News for 'crime'

Highway Robber Nabbed After Gunfight With Puri Police

Highway Robber Nabbed After Gunfight With Puri Police

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A man wanted in multiple cases of highway robbery was arrested after being injured in an exchange of fire with police in Puri, Odisha. The incident occurred on Saturday night after police received information about a planned robbery.

Unni Mukundan Lauds Kerala Government's Operation Toofan

Unni Mukundan Lauds Kerala Government's Operation Toofan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Actor Unni Mukundan has praised the Kerala government and police for their ongoing "Operation Toofan," a sustained crackdown on narcotics and organised drug networks across the state. He lauded Chief Minister VD Satheesan and Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala for their decisive action and highlighted the positive impact on public faith in law enforcement.

History-Sheeter Stabbed To Death In Thane; One Arrested

History-Sheeter Stabbed To Death In Thane; One Arrested

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A history-sheeter was stabbed to death in Thane, Maharashtra, following an altercation. Police have arrested one person in connection with the attack, while another is hospitalised.

Aligarh Man Arrested For Alleged Honour Killing Of Daughter

Aligarh Man Arrested For Alleged Honour Killing Of Daughter

Rediff.com20 May 2026

A man in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly strangling his 19-year-old daughter to death after opposing her relationship with a neighbour.

Two Arrested In Delhi Revenge Killing Case

Two Arrested In Delhi Revenge Killing Case

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two men in connection with the revenge murder of a 22-year-old man in the Welcome area. The victim was shot dead earlier this month near Shyam Lal College. The accused confessed to their involvement, revealing the murder was retaliation for a previous killing.

Suvendu suspends 3 senior IPS officers for mishandling RG Kar rape-murder probe

Suvendu suspends 3 senior IPS officers for mishandling RG Kar rape-murder probe

Rediff.com15 May 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has suspended three senior IPS officers for alleged mishandling and dereliction of duty during the initial investigation into the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case.

J&K Chief Minister Visits Family Of Murdered Girl

J&K Chief Minister Visits Family Of Murdered Girl

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah visited the family of a 12-year-old girl murdered in Budgam, offering condolences after police arrested a neighbour for the crime.

Gurugram Man Arrested For Murdering Brother Over Alcohol Dispute

Gurugram Man Arrested For Murdering Brother Over Alcohol Dispute

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A 23-year-old man, Aman, has been arrested in Gurugram for allegedly murdering his elder brother, Ashish, following an argument about Ashish's drinking habit. The incident occurred on May 31, and Aman confessed to striking his brother with a brick and a spade.

Gurugram Police To Launch Drive Against Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants

Gurugram Police To Launch Drive Against Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Gurugram police are initiating a special verification drive to identify and deport Bangladeshi migrants residing unlawfully in the city. The campaign will involve inspections across various areas, and residents are encouraged to report illegal foreign nationals and ensure police verification for tenants and employees, with authorities prioritising national security.

Man Allegedly Beats Daughter To Death In West Singhbhum

Man Allegedly Beats Daughter To Death In West Singhbhum

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A man in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district has been arrested for allegedly beating his six-year-old daughter to death with a stick. The incident occurred in Kheria Tangar village, and the police are investigating the motive.

Gurugram Police To Launch Drive Against Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants

Gurugram Police To Launch Drive Against Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Gurugram police are initiating a special verification drive to identify and deport Bangladeshi migrants residing unlawfully in the city. The campaign will involve inspections across various areas, and residents are encouraged to report illegal foreign nationals and ensure police verification for tenants and employees, with authorities prioritising national security.

Delhi Man Arrested After Maiming Event Manager In Robbery

Delhi Man Arrested After Maiming Event Manager In Robbery

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A 70-year-old man accused of a brutal robbery and extortion attempt in Delhi's Dwarka, during which he allegedly chopped off both thumbs of an event manager, has been arrested after evading capture for nearly six years.

How UP Police Busted Interstate Beer Smuggling Ring

How UP Police Busted Interstate Beer Smuggling Ring

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Uttar Pradesh Police have seized an illegal consignment of 14,520 litres of beer, valued at Rs 61 lakh, being smuggled from Punjab to Bihar. Two individuals from Rajasthan have been arrested in connection with the interstate operation.

Bengaluru: Three Arrested For Illegal Deer Antler Sale

Bengaluru: Three Arrested For Illegal Deer Antler Sale

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Bengaluru police arrested three individuals for allegedly selling deer antlers, a violation of the Wildlife Protection Act. The accused confessed to intending to earn large sums of money from the illegal sale.

RTI Activist Murdered In Punjab; Police Investigate

RTI Activist Murdered In Punjab; Police Investigate

Rediff.com30 May 2026

An RTI activist, Simaranjit Singh, was shot dead near Maheru village in Punjab. Police have launched an investigation and are scanning CCTV footage to identify the assailants.

Delhi Police Arrests Duo For Kala Jathedi Gang Extortion Plot

Delhi Police Arrests Duo For Kala Jathedi Gang Extortion Plot

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two Haryana-based businessmen for allegedly impersonating members of the notorious Kala Jathedi gang. The accused issued extortion threats to a Delhi businessman over a financial dispute, demanding money and threatening dire consequences. Investigations revealed the duo had no actual links to the gang but used its name to intimidate the victim.

Palghar Couple Held Over Illicit Affair Murder

Palghar Couple Held Over Illicit Affair Murder

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A couple has been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for allegedly murdering a 33-year-old man due to his illicit relationship with the wife.

Delhi Man Killed After Cigarette Argument; Juveniles Held

Delhi Man Killed After Cigarette Argument; Juveniles Held

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A 26-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Delhi following a dispute over a cigarette. Police have apprehended three juveniles in connection with the incident.

International Crypto Network With Terror Links Busted In Gujarat

International Crypto Network With Terror Links Busted In Gujarat

Rediff.com19 May 2026

The Gujarat CID Crime has dismantled an international cryptocurrency network worth Rs 226 crore, revealing links to a front organisation of the terror group Hamas. Nine individuals have been arrested in connection with the syndicate, which is implicated in cyber fraud, narcotics, and terror funding.

Counterfeit Auto Parts Racket Busted In Delhi

Counterfeit Auto Parts Racket Busted In Delhi

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled a counterfeit auto parts operation, arresting three individuals for allegedly selling fake switches branded with a well-known auto component manufacturer's name. Raids in Karol Bagh led to the seizure of 10,650 counterfeit switches, believed to be imported and sold as genuine products.

Delhi Police Arrest Murder Accused After Exchange Of Fire

Delhi Police Arrest Murder Accused After Exchange Of Fire

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

An absconding murder accused, Rihan, was arrested in northeast Delhi's Welcome area after a brief exchange of fire with police. Rihan, who was wanted in a murder case and involved in six other criminal cases, fired at police officers before being shot in the leg and apprehended. A pistol and ammunition were recovered, and Rihan admitted his involvement in the murder due to a dispute.

Delhi Man Shot After Allegedly Trying To Snatch Police Pistol

Delhi Man Shot After Allegedly Trying To Snatch Police Pistol

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A 26-year-old man was shot in the leg by police in Dwarka, Delhi, after allegedly attempting to snatch an officer's service pistol while evading arrest following a carjacking incident.

Odisha Police To Expedite Warrants, Invoke NSA Against Criminals

Odisha Police To Expedite Warrants, Invoke NSA Against Criminals

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Odisha DGP YB Khurania has directed police officers to expedite the execution of non-bailable warrants against offenders and invoke the stringent National Security Act against habitual criminals. The directions were issued during a virtual review meeting on law and order.

ED Files Chargesheet In Al-Falah University Land Fraud Case

ED Files Chargesheet In Al-Falah University Land Fraud Case

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet against Al-Falah University founder Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui and others in a money laundering case involving the fraudulent acquisition of land worth approximately Rs 46 crore.

West Bengal Police Intensify Probe Into Adhikari Aide's Murder

West Bengal Police Intensify Probe Into Adhikari Aide's Murder

Rediff.com8 May 2026

West Bengal Police intensify their investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, recovering a second motorcycle and searching for a car suspected to be involved in the crime.

5 Crore Silver Consignment Seized At Rajkot Airport

5 Crore Silver Consignment Seized At Rajkot Airport

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Gujarat ATS intercepts a large silver consignment worth 5 crore at Rajkot Airport, suspecting tax evasion.

UP govt seals two illegal madrasas in Ghaziabad amid intensified drive

UP govt seals two illegal madrasas in Ghaziabad amid intensified drive

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Ghaziabad authorities have sealed two illegal madrasas in Indirapuram and Loni, citing lack of registration, NOCs, and inadequate facilities. This action is part of an intensified crackdown on unrecognised institutions, which gained momentum following the recent killing of a teenager in the area.

Bengal Jail Officials Suspended Amid Mobile Phone Allegations

Bengal Jail Officials Suspended Amid Mobile Phone Allegations

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The West Bengal government has suspended two senior officials at Presidency Correctional Home following allegations that inmates were using mobile phones within the facility. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that a network of organised crime was being operated from within the state's prisons.

Delhi Police Recover Assets In 2025 Daylight Robbery Case

Delhi Police Recover Assets In 2025 Daylight Robbery Case

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Delhi Police have attached assets worth approximately Rs 40 lakh, believed to have been acquired from the proceeds of a daylight robbery. Two men have been arrested and four juveniles apprehended in connection with the case.

Gujarat Police Bust Interstate Car Valuables Theft Gang

Gujarat Police Bust Interstate Car Valuables Theft Gang

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Gujarat police have arrested two members of a gang involved in stealing valuables from parked cars across multiple states, recovering cash and a motorcycle used in the crimes.

Woman Shot, Seriously Injured During Morning Walk In UP

Woman Shot, Seriously Injured During Morning Walk In UP

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A 40-year-old woman was shot and seriously injured by unidentified assailants during a morning walk in Etah, Uttar Pradesh, with police suspecting a connection to a land dispute.

History-Sheeter Arrested With Illegal Firearm In Thane

History-Sheeter Arrested With Illegal Firearm In Thane

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A 32-year-old history-sheeter was arrested in Thane for allegedly possessing an illegal firearm and live ammunition. The arrest was made by a Crime Branch team near the new Kasheli bridge. The accused had previously been booked for murder but was acquitted.

Vijay's government to hold social justice survey, move court for financial devolution

Vijay's government to hold social justice survey, move court for financial devolution

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Tamil Nadu Governor RV Arlekar announced that the TVK regime, led by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, will take steps to ensure fair financial devolution from the Centre, including pursuing the matter in the Supreme Court. The government also plans to conduct a 'Social Justice Survey' and address the state's severe financial deterioration.

BJP MLA's Phone Snatched During Morning Walk

BJP MLA's Phone Snatched During Morning Walk

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A 19-year-old man allegedly snatched the mobile phone of BJP MLA Dharamlal Kaushik during his morning walk in Raipur. The accused was arrested within eight hours, but the incident has sparked political controversy.

Elderly Couple Found Murdered In Ludhiana Home

Elderly Couple Found Murdered In Ludhiana Home

Rediff.com30 May 2026

An elderly couple was found murdered in their Ludhiana home, with police investigating the crime and reviewing CCTV footage for suspects.

Three Arrested In Delhi Teenager Murder Case

Three Arrested In Delhi Teenager Murder Case

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have apprehended three individuals, including two juveniles, in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old boy in New Usmanpur.

Anil Deshmukh Urges Implementation Of Shakti Act

Anil Deshmukh Urges Implementation Of Shakti Act

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Former Maharashtra home minister Anil Deshmukh calls for the immediate implementation of the Shakti Act following the rape and murder of two minors in Pune district, criticising the government's failure to ensure the safety of women and children.

Balan: The Boy Review: *Almost* Nails It!

Balan: The Boy Review: *Almost* Nails It!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

A riveting mother-son drama with a superb first half, Balan: The Boy loses some of its grip after an ambitious but uneven turn, notes Sreeju Sudhakaran.

Man Lynched In Odisha Over Black Magic Suspicion; 25 Arrested

Man Lynched In Odisha Over Black Magic Suspicion; 25 Arrested

Rediff.com20 May 2026

A man was lynched and his body burnt in Odisha's Cuttack district on suspicion of practising black magic. Police have arrested 25 people in connection with the incident.

Delhi Court Orders Release Of Man Wrongly Arrested In Holi Clash Case

Delhi Court Orders Release Of Man Wrongly Arrested In Holi Clash Case

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A Delhi court has ordered the immediate release of a man mistakenly arrested in connection with a fatal clash between two families during Holi in Uttam Nagar. The court criticised the investigating officer for not taking prompt action despite knowing about the wrongful arrest.