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West Bengal CID Takes Over Probe Into Abhishek Banerjee's Alleged Inflammatory Statements

West Bengal CID Takes Over Probe Into Abhishek Banerjee's Alleged Inflammatory Statements

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The West Bengal CID has taken over the investigation into alleged inflammatory statements made by TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee during the assembly election campaign. An FIR was registered against Banerjee based on a complaint alleging provocative comments on post-poll violence and vote counting, with links to Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The CID will now examine all evidence and proceed with the investigation.

Gurugram Police Dismantle Illegal Arms Factory In Madhya Pradesh

Gurugram Police Dismantle Illegal Arms Factory In Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Gurugram police have busted an illegal arms manufacturing factory in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, arresting two individuals involved in producing and supplying pistols. The operation followed an initial arrest in Gurugram, revealing a wider network with multiple criminal cases against the suspects.

Unidentified Assailants Attack Priest In Hathras Temple

Unidentified Assailants Attack Priest In Hathras Temple

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A 51-year-old priest, Dilip alias Chandu Lala, was found dead in a Hanuman temple in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, after allegedly being attacked on the head by unidentified assailants. Police have launched an investigation, formed multiple teams, and sent the body for post-mortem.

Tamil Nadu CM Directs Swift Action In Sexual Assault Cases

Tamil Nadu CM Directs Swift Action In Sexual Assault Cases

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has directed police to promptly register cases, investigate expeditiously, and ensure stringent punishment for those involved in sexual crimes, following a series of incidents including the murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore.

Gurugram Police Encounter Leads To Arrest Of Kidnapping Suspect

Gurugram Police Encounter Leads To Arrest Of Kidnapping Suspect

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

A 23-year-old criminal, Nitin alias Chhota, wanted in a kidnapping-for-ransom case, was arrested in Gurugram after an encounter with police. He was injured in the exchange of fire and is currently hospitalised. The accused has a history of 17 criminal cases across Delhi and Haryana, including dacoity and murder.

Travelling abroad a Fundamental Right: Delhi court

Travelling abroad a Fundamental Right: Delhi court

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

A Delhi court has affirmed that travelling abroad is an integral part of Fundamental Rights, allowing a woman accused in a money laundering case to visit Thailand for her children's summer vacation. The court balanced her right to travel against the risk of her fleeing justice, finding no evidence to suggest she would abscond.

Father Alleges Wife Murdered Infant Son Over Affair

Father Alleges Wife Murdered Infant Son Over Affair

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A father in Meerut has accused his wife of murdering their seven-month-old son, alleging she confessed to the crime after he discovered her affair. Police have launched an investigation into the suspicious death.

Punjab Police Vows Justice For Slain Officer's Family

Punjab Police Vows Justice For Slain Officer's Family

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav visited the family of a murdered assistant sub-inspector in Batala, assuring them that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. ASI Joga Singh was shot dead on May 24 while commuting to work.

How Police Unravelled The Murder Of A Missing Woman

How Police Unravelled The Murder Of A Missing Woman

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Kanpur police have solved the case of a missing 21-year-old woman, revealing she was allegedly murdered by a private hospital owner, Devkant Uttam, and his nephew, Vivek Patel. The victim had previously filed a harassment complaint against Uttam. Patel confessed to strangling the woman and dumping her body in Bulandshahr. Both accused are in custody, and investigations are ongoing, with a possible relationship angle being explored.

How AI Is Transforming Wildlife Protection In Rajasthan

How AI Is Transforming Wildlife Protection In Rajasthan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Rajasthan's forest department is implementing an AI-based surveillance system across its wildlife sanctuaries to enhance anti-poaching efforts and monitor animal movement. The system, utilising thermal cameras, drones, and advanced software, provides 24x7 monitoring, helps prevent human-wildlife conflict through real-time alerts, and strengthens the fight against wildlife crime. Installations are being rolled out in phases across key protected areas, with advanced cameras capable of identifying individual animals and suspicious activities.

Delhi Police Arrest Two With Criminal Records In Nand Nagri Murder Case

Delhi Police Arrest Two With Criminal Records In Nand Nagri Murder Case

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Two men have been arrested in northeast Delhi's Nand Nagri area in connection with the murder of a 42-year-old man during an attempted robbery. The victim, Mohammad Anish, was found critically injured and later died. Police recovered the victim's belongings and the murder weapon from the accused, who both have extensive criminal records.

Delhi Police Arrest Two With Criminal Records In Nand Nagri Murder Case

Delhi Police Arrest Two With Criminal Records In Nand Nagri Murder Case

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Two men have been arrested in northeast Delhi's Nand Nagri area in connection with the murder of a 42-year-old man during an attempted robbery. The victim, Mohammad Anish, was found critically injured and later died. Police recovered the victim's belongings and the murder weapon from the accused, who both have extensive criminal records.

Delhi High Court Refuses Anticipatory Bail In Rs 1 Crore Crypto Fraud

Delhi High Court Refuses Anticipatory Bail In Rs 1 Crore Crypto Fraud

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The Delhi High Court denied anticipatory bail to a man accused in an organised cyber fraud case involving the transfer of approximately Rs 1 crore in cryptocurrency. The court emphasised the need for custodial interrogation to unearth the larger conspiracy and recover the cheated amount.

Man Held After 9 Years In Woman's Insurance Murder Case

Man Held After 9 Years In Woman's Insurance Murder Case

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A man wanted for nearly nine years in connection with the murder of a woman for an alleged Rs 50 lakh insurance claim and property has been arrested in Bihar, Delhi Police said. Another accused in the case was found to have died in 2018.

Four Arrested, MCOCA Invoked In Navi Mumbai Chain-Snatching Cases

Four Arrested, MCOCA Invoked In Navi Mumbai Chain-Snatching Cases

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Police in Navi Mumbai have arrested four individuals, including a jeweller, and invoked the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) in connection with three chain-snatching incidents.

How A YouTuber's Lavish Lifestyle Led To A Rs 1 Lakh Theft In MP

How A YouTuber's Lavish Lifestyle Led To A Rs 1 Lakh Theft In MP

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

A YouTuber in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, known for showcasing her lavish lifestyle online, had goods worth nearly Rs 1 lakh stolen from her home. Police suspect the thieves used her social media posts to plan the crime and are investigating, having found some clues.

Hansi Gym Owner Kapil Shot Dead By Bike-Borne Assailants During Outdoor Session

Hansi Gym Owner Kapil Shot Dead By Bike-Borne Assailants During Outdoor Session

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A 26-year-old gym owner, Kapil, was shot dead by two unidentified bike-borne assailants in Hansi, Haryana, while conducting an outdoor exercise session. Police are investigating the motive and are working to apprehend the culprits, with CCTV footage capturing the incident.

Lucknow Woman Murdered By Boyfriend Over Pregnancy, Body Found In Forest

Lucknow Woman Murdered By Boyfriend Over Pregnancy, Body Found In Forest

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A 19-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend in Uttar Pradesh after she became pregnant. Her skeletal remains were found in a forest near Lucknow. The accused has been arrested and was injured in an alleged encounter while attempting to escape police custody.

Brazen Daylight Murder: Masked Gunmen Kill Pharmacy Cashier In Chandigarh

Brazen Daylight Murder: Masked Gunmen Kill Pharmacy Cashier In Chandigarh

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Two masked men shot dead a 45-year-old pharmacy cashier, Janki Das, in broad daylight in Chandigarh's Sector 11. The assailants fired multiple rounds before fleeing on a motorcycle with a third accomplice. Police are investigating all angles, including potential extortion or gangster involvement, though the shop owner reported no threats.

Delhi University Professor Found Murdered In East Delhi Flat

Delhi University Professor Found Murdered In East Delhi Flat

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A 49-year-old assistant professor from Shivaji College, Devosmita Paul, was found murdered in her Vasundhara Enclave apartment in east Delhi. Police have registered a murder case and formed multiple teams to investigate the crime, examining all possible angles including CCTV footage and the victim's contacts.

UP Family Kills Daughter, Stages Elaborate Cover-Up

UP Family Kills Daughter, Stages Elaborate Cover-Up

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

A 19-year-old woman in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly beaten to death by her father and two brothers for returning home late at night. The accused attempted to cover up the murder by faking a snakebite and cremating her body, but police arrested four individuals, including the father, brothers, and one brother's wife, after they confessed to the crime.

Man Dies After Group Assault In Delhi; Three Arrested

Man Dies After Group Assault In Delhi; Three Arrested

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A 22-year-old man died after allegedly being assaulted by a group near a banquet hall in Dwarka Mor, Delhi. Police have apprehended three suspects, including a juvenile, and are investigating the motive behind the attack.

Gurugram Police Uncover Car Theft Ring, Three Arrested

Gurugram Police Uncover Car Theft Ring, Three Arrested

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Gurugram police have successfully dismantled a car theft gang, arresting three individuals from Rajasthan. The gang, responsible for stealing a Swift car and confessing to four other thefts, employed sophisticated methods including electronic devices and drilling machines. One of the accused has a significant criminal history across multiple states.

Teenager Fatally Stabbed In New Usmanpur, Delhi

Teenager Fatally Stabbed In New Usmanpur, Delhi

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death in northeast Delhi's New Usmanpur area, police said on Tuesday. The police are investigating the incident and examining CCTV footage.

Father-Daughter Duo Busted In Rs 5.3 Crore Government Job Scam

Father-Daughter Duo Busted In Rs 5.3 Crore Government Job Scam

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A father and daughter have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly defrauding over 40 job seekers of more than Rs 5.30 crore by promising them government jobs through fake connections and training centres.

Man Arrested For Allegedly Murdering Wife In Kerala

Man Arrested For Allegedly Murdering Wife In Kerala

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

A 52-year-old woman, Haseena Beevi, was allegedly murdered by her husband, Suresh, in Thiruvananthapuram. Police reported that Suresh attacked her with a sharp-edged weapon following a family dispute, suspecting her of infidelity. He has since been taken into custody.

Man Arrested After Killing Relative Over Marriage Rejection

Man Arrested After Killing Relative Over Marriage Rejection

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A man in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested after allegedly killing his one-and-a-half-year-old relative by repeatedly slamming him onto the ground. The crime occurred after the child's mother rejected the accused's marriage proposal.

ED Nabs Man In Rs 9.27 Crore Bharatmala Land Scam

ED Nabs Man In Rs 9.27 Crore Bharatmala Land Scam

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Jai Prakash Gandhi in connection with an alleged land acquisition compensation fraud amounting to Rs 9.27 crore related to the Bharatmala highway project in Chhattisgarh. Gandhi is accused of illegally acquiring land and fragmenting it to claim inflated compensation from NHAI.

ED Nabs Man In Rs 9.27 Crore Bharatmala Land Scam

ED Nabs Man In Rs 9.27 Crore Bharatmala Land Scam

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Jai Prakash Gandhi in connection with an alleged land acquisition compensation fraud amounting to Rs 9.27 crore related to the Bharatmala highway project in Chhattisgarh. Gandhi is accused of illegally acquiring land and fragmenting it to claim inflated compensation from NHAI.

Beware of fake FIFA World Cup streaming platforms, warn Kerala Police

Beware of fake FIFA World Cup streaming platforms, warn Kerala Police

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Kerala police have issued a warning about a sophisticated cyber fraud targeting football fans. Scammers are using fake OTT apps and social media advertisements promising free access to FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. These malicious apps gain control of users' phones and illegally withdraw money from bank accounts. The police advise downloading apps only from official stores and being cautious of suspicious permissions.

Man Arrested After Triple Murder In Haryana's Kundli

Man Arrested After Triple Murder In Haryana's Kundli

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A man has been arrested in Haryana's Kundli area for allegedly murdering a couple and another woman. The accused, identified as Brahmprakash, allegedly attacked the victims with an iron rod. Police are investigating the motive behind the crime.

Delhi Police Arrests Gang For Robbery, Kidnapping

Delhi Police Arrests Gang For Robbery, Kidnapping

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Delhi Police arrested four men and apprehended two juveniles for allegedly abducting and robbing a man on Urban Extension Road-II in Outer North Delhi. The accused committed the crime to fund their partying and lavish spending.

Tamil Nadu Government Steps Up Efforts To Protect Children

Tamil Nadu Government Steps Up Efforts To Protect Children

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Tamil Nadu minister Rajmohan has asserted the state government is taking proactive measures to curb crime against children, following the sexual assault and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore. The minister detailed the government's approach of strict policing and public participation to prevent such crimes, while also hinting at the revival of student union elections in colleges across the state.

Gujarat Police Arrest Six Members Of Notorious Gang

Gujarat Police Arrest Six Members Of Notorious Gang

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Six members of a gang allegedly involved in 74 serious cases have been arrested in Gujarat's Jamnagar district, according to police. The Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (GUJCTOC) Act has been invoked against the arrested individuals, who are part of the 'Saycha gang'.

Unidentified Assailants Shoot Man In Chandigarh Chemist Shop

Unidentified Assailants Shoot Man In Chandigarh Chemist Shop

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Two unidentified men allegedly shot and critically injured a man at a chemist shop in Chandigarh's Sector 11 before fleeing the scene. Police are investigating the incident, which was captured on CCTV footage in a busy market area.

Man Held For Allegedly Killing Woman In Jharkhand

Man Held For Allegedly Killing Woman In Jharkhand

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A 33-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing a 45-year-old woman in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district over an old feud.

Police Arrest Man For Woman's Charred Body Murder

Police Arrest Man For Woman's Charred Body Murder

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Navi Mumbai police have arrested a brick supplier in connection with the murder of a woman whose charred body was found two months ago. The accused, Karan Namdev Patil, allegedly killed Anitadevi Bhagwan Rajbhar to escape marriage pressure, bludgeoning her and then burning her body to destroy evidence. The case was solved through meticulous police work, including identifying jewellery and analysing call data records.

Ashok Gehlot Says Rajasthan Law And Order 'On Ventilator'

Ashok Gehlot Says Rajasthan Law And Order 'On Ventilator'

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has criticised the BJP government in Rajasthan over the state's law and order situation, claiming it is 'on the ventilator'. He cited NCRB data indicating a high number of rape cases and alleged that victims are being pressured when seeking justice.

Delhi Police Nabs Hashim Baba Gang Shooter In Shastri Park

Delhi Police Nabs Hashim Baba Gang Shooter In Shastri Park

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Delhi Police arrested Aamir alias Salim, an alleged shooter of the Hashim Baba gang, after an encounter in Shastri Park. He sustained a leg injury during the exchange of fire. Aamir was wanted in connection with a sensational 2024 double murder case and is linked to over 14 criminal cases.

Young Man Fatally Stabbed In Delhi's New Usmanpur Area

Young Man Fatally Stabbed In Delhi's New Usmanpur Area

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A 26-year-old man was stabbed to death in northeast Delhi's New Usmanpur area early Tuesday morning. Police have identified the victim as Lalit and have launched an investigation into the murder.