News for 'crime'

Gurugram Men Steal Rental SUV, Sell It For Rs 2.3 Lakh

Gurugram Men Steal Rental SUV, Sell It For Rs 2.3 Lakh

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Two men in Gurugram hired an SUV from a rental shop and sold it in Rajasthan for Rs 2.3 lakh. Police arrested the accused, who have a prior criminal history.

Delhi Police Nab Fugitive In Apple Consignment Fraud Case

Delhi Police Nab Fugitive In Apple Consignment Fraud Case

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man from Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, for allegedly defrauding a Delhi-based man of over Rs 5 lakh under the guise of supplying Kashmiri apple consignments. The accused had been evading arrest for nearly a decade.

Interstate Cyber Fraud Racket Busted; Two Arrested In Goa

Interstate Cyber Fraud Racket Busted; Two Arrested In Goa

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two men from Goa, claiming to have busted an interstate cyber-fraud-and-cash-conversion racket. Transactions worth nearly Rs 40 lakh routed through the network have been uncovered.

Murder Suspect Arrested After Shootout In Delhi

Murder Suspect Arrested After Shootout In Delhi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A murder suspect, accused of using minors to commit violent crimes, was arrested in Delhi after a shootout with police. The suspect, identified as Suraj, was apprehended after attempting to flee and firing at officers. He is linked to a recent murder case where a man was stabbed to death.

RPI Activists Protest Over Worker's Murder In Thane

RPI Activists Protest Over Worker's Murder In Thane

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Republican Party of India activists protested in Thane, Maharashtra, demanding the arrest of those involved in the attack on a party worker who died from his injuries.

Jeweller Robbed In Beed After Dubai Gold Biscuit Promise

Jeweller Robbed In Beed After Dubai Gold Biscuit Promise

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A jeweller in Beed district was allegedly assaulted and robbed of Rs 3 lakh by fraudsters who promised to sell him gold biscuits smuggled from Dubai. Two suspects were arrested after their motorcycle crashed during their escape, while others remain at large.

Why ED Raided Pinarayi Vijayan's Residence

Why ED Raided Pinarayi Vijayan's Residence

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at the residences of former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan and his family members as part of its money laundering probe linked to the CMRL case involving his daughter.

Naveen Patnaik Seeks Action In Odisha Woman's Murder Case

Naveen Patnaik Seeks Action In Odisha Woman's Murder Case

Rediff.com6 May 2026

BJD president Naveen Patnaik has written to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, seeking his intervention in the killing of a pregnant woman in Odisha's Ganjam district and demanding action against the culprits.

Kerala Police Warns Of New Mattress Cyber Fraud

Kerala Police Warns Of New Mattress Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Kerala Police have issued a warning about a new form of cyber fraud targeting people buying mattresses online. Fraudsters pose as fake customer care representatives of mattress companies and pressure customers into making immediate payments.

Delhi Driver Arrested For Staging Rs 18 Lakh Robbery

Delhi Driver Arrested For Staging Rs 18 Lakh Robbery

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a driver who masterminded a robbery of his employer's cash, after initially claiming he was robbed by motorcycle-borne assailants.

Why Modi Gave More Powers To The Enforcement Directorate

Why Modi Gave More Powers To The Enforcement Directorate

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi strengthened the Enforcement Directorate to combat financial crimes like money laundering and corruption, dismissing allegations of it being used to target political opponents.

Lucknow Man Arrested For Forcing Minor To Convert Religion

Lucknow Man Arrested For Forcing Minor To Convert Religion

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A 19-year-old man was arrested in Lucknow for allegedly pressuring a minor girl to convert her religion after befriending her on Instagram and threatening to post her private videos on social media, police said.

Three Arrested In Gurugram For Auto-Rickshaw Robbery

Three Arrested In Gurugram For Auto-Rickshaw Robbery

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Gurugram police have arrested three individuals for allegedly robbing a passenger in an auto-rickshaw after offering him a lift. The incident occurred on April 10 when the victim was waiting for an auto-rickshaw outside the IFSC building in Sector 66. The accused, identified as Irfan, Sohail, and Ruksana, have been arrested by the crime branch.

Gurugram Police Demolish Illegal Property Of Notorious Criminal

Gurugram Police Demolish Illegal Property Of Notorious Criminal

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Gurugram police demolished the illegal property of criminal Ravindra alias Sarkar, who was involved in more than a dozen serious crimes, in Taj Nagar village, Farrukhnagar.

Another Arrest In Jharkhand Gangster Vikram Sharma Murder Case

Another Arrest In Jharkhand Gangster Vikram Sharma Murder Case

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Dehradun Police and the STF have arrested another person allegedly involved in the daylight killing of Jharkhand gangster Vikram Sharma three months ago.

Mumbai Police Bust Mephedrone Drug Manufacturing Network

Mumbai Police Bust Mephedrone Drug Manufacturing Network

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Mumbai police have dismantled a mephedrone (MD) manufacturing network, seizing raw materials and chemicals worth Rs 4 lakh, capable of producing MD valued at Rs 100 crore. The operation prevented the flooding of the market with synthetic drugs, leading to multiple arrests and the seizure of significant quantities of MD and related equipment.

Two Arrested For Cyber Fraud In Delhi: How They Did It

Two Arrested For Cyber Fraud In Delhi: How They Did It

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two individuals from Jharkhand for allegedly defrauding a 65-year-old man of over Rs 10 lakh through a cyber fraud involving APK files.

Software Engineer Assaulted And Robbed In Dehradun

Software Engineer Assaulted And Robbed In Dehradun

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A software engineer was allegedly assaulted, robbed, and thrown off a bridge in Dehradun after finishing his night shift, according to police reports.

Two Minors Killed In Delhi Gang Clash: What Happened?

Two Minors Killed In Delhi Gang Clash: What Happened?

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Two minors were killed and another injured in a violent clash between two groups in Delhi's Rohini area, stemming from a past rivalry and a previous murder case.

Suvendu aide murder: CBI probe hints at Rs 1 cr contract killing

Suvendu aide murder: CBI probe hints at Rs 1 cr contract killing

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The CBI has registered an FIR in the alleged murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, taking over the investigation from the state police following a request from the state government.

Maharashtra ATS Arrests Man In Pune Hospital IED Case

Maharashtra ATS Arrests Man In Pune Hospital IED Case

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a man in connection with the recovery of an improvised explosive device at a Pune hospital.

Delhi Man Arrested For Defrauding Paralyzed Brother-In-Law

Delhi Man Arrested For Defrauding Paralyzed Brother-In-Law

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly siphoning off Rs 1.48 lakh from his paralysed brother-in-law's bank accounts after gaining the family's trust as his caretaker.

How Dehradun Police Solved Businessman's Murder Case

How Dehradun Police Solved Businessman's Murder Case

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Dehradun Police have arrested a sharpshooter from Uttar Pradesh for the murder of a local businessman in Rajpur last year. The murder was orchestrated due to a property dispute between the victim and his stepbrother.

Twisha Sharma case: HC cancels mother-in-law's pre-arrest bail

Twisha Sharma case: HC cancels mother-in-law's pre-arrest bail

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has overturned the anticipatory bail of former judge Giribala Singh, who is accused in the death of her daughter-in-law, Twisha Sharma, citing factual aspects of the case and allegations against her.

Wife Of Retired IPS Officer Killed In Hyderabad Home

Wife Of Retired IPS Officer Killed In Hyderabad Home

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The wife of retired IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray was allegedly killed by a Nepali gang with the help of a domestic help in Hyderabad. Police are investigating the murder, which occurred in the early hours of Friday.

Delhi Police Nab Suspect In Boxer Vikas Dagar Murder Case

Delhi Police Nab Suspect In Boxer Vikas Dagar Murder Case

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Sumit Rana, a suspect in the murder of national-level boxer Vikas Dagar, who was killed in outer Delhi last year. Rana, a member of the Sonu gang, had been evading arrest for eight months.

Anurag Kashyap's 10 Best Movies, Ranked

Anurag Kashyap's 10 Best Movies, Ranked

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Anurag Kashyap, despite his claims of being done with Bollywood, continues to deliver compelling cinema, with his latest film 'Bandar' set to release on June 5.

What Sparked The Deadly Clash In Delhi's Rohini?

What Sparked The Deadly Clash In Delhi's Rohini?

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Two minors were killed and another injured in a violent clash between two groups in Delhi's Rohini area, triggered by a past rivalry and suspicions of harbouring individuals involved in a previous murder case.

Honey Trehan: 'Speaking The Truth Is Becoming A Crime In This Country For The CBFC'

Honey Trehan: 'Speaking The Truth Is Becoming A Crime In This Country For The CBFC'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Director Honey Trehan's film Punjab '95, based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra's life, remains stuck with the Censor Board, facing over 127 cuts.

Accused Acquitted In 2022 Robbery Case: Here's Why

Accused Acquitted In 2022 Robbery Case: Here's Why

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A special court in Thane acquitted a 43-year-old man in a 2022 robbery case, citing the prosecution's failure to prove the accused's identity beyond reasonable doubt. The man was also booked under the Maharashtra Control of Organized Crime Act (MCOCA).

Man Arrested After Allegedly Opening Fire In Delhi Argument

Man Arrested After Allegedly Opening Fire In Delhi Argument

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A 37-year-old man has been arrested in northeast Delhi's Maujpur area for allegedly opening fire during an argument with labourers. Police recovered a semi-automatic pistol and live cartridges from the accused, who has a prior criminal record.

Kerala: Live Wire Attack At Woman's Home Injures Child

Kerala: Live Wire Attack At Woman's Home Injures Child

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A live wire connected to the door handle of a house in Kerala injured a child, in what police suspect was an attempt to harm the woman and her children.

E-Rickshaw Driver Shot Following Dispute In Delhi's Shastri Park

E-Rickshaw Driver Shot Following Dispute In Delhi's Shastri Park

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A 54-year-old e-rickshaw driver was allegedly shot at by two men following an argument in northeast Delhi's Shastri Park area on Friday, police said.

Elvish Yadav gets Rs 10 cr extortion threat; Bishnoi gang link suspected

Elvish Yadav gets Rs 10 cr extortion threat; Bishnoi gang link suspected

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Elvish Yadav, winner of Bigg Boss OTT 2, has reported receiving an extortion threat for Rs 10 crore from an individual claiming ties to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the matter.

Bengaluru Police Nab 8 In MDMA Drug Bust

Bengaluru Police Nab 8 In MDMA Drug Bust

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Bengaluru police have arrested eight individuals, including three foreign nationals, for allegedly selling MDMA in the city. The police seized 17.5 kg of MDMA, estimated to be worth Rs 35 crore.

Odisha Police Uncovers Illegal Diesel Trafficking Ring

Odisha Police Uncovers Illegal Diesel Trafficking Ring

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Odisha Police seized nearly 3,500 litres of diesel and arrested one person for illegally procuring materials from ships anchored in deep sea areas near Paradeep. The operation uncovered a network involved in unauthorised exchanges of fuel and other suspicious commodities.

Cockroach Janta Party founder says all accounts, website taken down

Cockroach Janta Party founder says all accounts, website taken down

Rediff.com23 May 2026

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) alleges a crackdown, reporting hacking incidents and account takedowns across its social media platforms following a campaign against the Union Education Minister.

FIRs against Maharashtra ex-DGP a result of personal grudges: HC

FIRs against Maharashtra ex-DGP a result of personal grudges: HC

Rediff.com21 May 2026

The Bombay High Court has quashed multiple FIRs against former Maharashtra DGP Sanjay Pandey, senior advocate Shekhar Jagtap, and others, citing 'personal grudges' and an abuse of the legal process.

How Lucknow Police Busted Kinnar Gang Targeting Women

How Lucknow Police Busted Kinnar Gang Targeting Women

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Lucknow Police have arrested three members of a kinnar (eunuch) gang accused of extorting money and valuables from women in markets and residential areas. The gang used intimidation tactics, including obscene behaviour, to pressure victims into handing over cash and jewellery.

UPI payment at toll plaza emerges as key lead in Suvendu aide murder probe

UPI payment at toll plaza emerges as key lead in Suvendu aide murder probe

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Investigators probing the murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, have found a key lead in the form of a UPI transaction made at a toll plaza in Howrah.