News for 'criminal cases'

Notorious Drug Trafficker Dola Faces Transit Remand To Mumbai

Notorious Drug Trafficker Dola Faces Transit Remand To Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has granted the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) a two-day transit remand to transport drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Dola to Mumbai. Dola was apprehended in Turkiye under 'Operation Global-Hunt' and is wanted in connection with multiple narcotics trafficking cases.

Interstate Arms Syndicate With Pakistan Links Busted In Delhi

Interstate Arms Syndicate With Pakistan Links Busted In Delhi

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate arms trafficking syndicate with alleged links to Pakistan, arresting nine individuals and seizing a cache of sophisticated firearms and ammunition.

Two Arrested For Aiding Jaish Terrorists In Kishtwar

Two Arrested For Aiding Jaish Terrorists In Kishtwar

Rediff.com2 days ago

Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly providing logistical support and shelter to foreign members of the Jaish-e-Muhammad's Saifullah group in Kishtwar district.

Mastermind Of Rs 1,825 Crore GST Fraud Arrested

Mastermind Of Rs 1,825 Crore GST Fraud Arrested

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Kapil Chugh, accused of masterminding a Rs 1,825 crore GST refund fraud, has been arrested by DGGI officers upon his return from Dubai. He is alleged to have evaded investigation and is wanted in other economic criminal cases.

AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra Arrested in Rape Case After Escape

AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra Arrested in Rape Case After Escape

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

AAP MLA Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra has been arrested in Madhya Pradesh, months after escaping police custody in a rape case. He faces charges of rape, cheating, and criminal intimidation based on a complaint filed in September 2025.

UP Police Crack Teak Tree Theft Case, Arrest Three Suspects

UP Police Crack Teak Tree Theft Case, Arrest Three Suspects

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Police in Sant Kabir Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested three individuals involved in the theft of teak trees from agricultural fields. The investigation was launched following a complaint about stolen trees, leading to the recovery of stolen logs and the seizure of vehicles and tools used in the crime.

Businessman Duped Of 3.25 Crore In Mumbai: Details Revealed

Businessman Duped Of 3.25 Crore In Mumbai: Details Revealed

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A Mumbai-based businessman was allegedly duped of 3.25 crore by a nine-member inter-state criminal gang in a cheating and extortion case. The gang, which included members from Mumbai, Odisha, Bihar, and Jharkhand, also allegedly assaulted and threatened the businessman.

Delhi Court Upholds Acquittal in Domestic Cruelty and Marital Rape Case

Delhi Court Upholds Acquittal in Domestic Cruelty and Marital Rape Case

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

A sessions court in Delhi has upheld the acquittal of a man in a domestic cruelty and marital rape case, citing vague allegations and contradictions in the complainant's statements.

BSF Jawan Held For Discharging Firearm After Road Ruckus

BSF Jawan Held For Discharging Firearm After Road Ruckus

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan has been arrested in Gondia, Maharashtra, after allegedly firing a pistol during a road rage incident while under the influence of alcohol.

Why Is The ED Raiding Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora?

Why Is The ED Raiding Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora?

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate conducted fresh searches against Punjab industries minister Sanjeev Arora and others allegedly linked to him as part of a money laundering investigation.

How India Brought Back Notorious Drug Trafficker From Turkiye

How India Brought Back Notorious Drug Trafficker From Turkiye

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The Narcotics Control Bureau secured the return of drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Dola from Turkiye, announced Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Man Acquitted in 2014 Kidnapping Case Due to Lack of Evidence

Man Acquitted in 2014 Kidnapping Case Due to Lack of Evidence

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

A Delhi court acquitted a man accused of kidnapping a minor in 2014 due to the prosecution's failure to present sufficient evidence and the untraceable status of the alleged victim.

Haryana Sacks Official Over Rs 590 Crore Bank Fraud

Haryana Sacks Official Over Rs 590 Crore Bank Fraud

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

The Haryana government has dismissed an official from the Development and Panchayat Department in connection with a Rs 590 crore fraud case involving IDFC First Bank. The decision follows a detailed investigation that revealed a criminal conspiracy and substantial evidence against the official.

Accused In Surat Bank Robbery Shot During Escape Attempt

Accused In Surat Bank Robbery Shot During Escape Attempt

Rediff.com6 days ago

A man arrested for allegedly looting Rs 50 lakh from a State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Gujarat's Surat was shot in the leg by police after he opened fire at them in an attempt to escape.

Four Arrested In Amritsar Arms Smuggling Operation

Four Arrested In Amritsar Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Amritsar Police arrested four individuals linked to a cross-border arms smuggling module, recovering seven sophisticated pistols. The investigation revealed connections to Pakistan-based smugglers using drones for delivery.

Former CRPF DIG Sentenced to Jail in Constable Recruitment Bribery Case

Former CRPF DIG Sentenced to Jail in Constable Recruitment Bribery Case

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

A CBI court in Lucknow sentenced a former CRPF DIG and two others to three years in jail for a 2009 bribery case related to constable recruitment.

Brothers' Discharge Plea Rejected in Mumbai Hospital Assault Case

Brothers' Discharge Plea Rejected in Mumbai Hospital Assault Case

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A Mumbai court has rejected the discharge plea of two brothers accused of assaulting doctors at a city hospital after their father's death in 2021, finding sufficient evidence to proceed with framing charges against them.

Gogi Gang Shooters Arrested After Shootout in Delhi

Gogi Gang Shooters Arrested After Shootout in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Delhi Police arrested two alleged shooters linked to the Gogi gang after a brief exchange of fire in Narela. One suspect was injured and hospitalised. Both suspects are linked to multiple criminal cases.

Centre blocks release of ZEE5 series on Lawrence Bishnoi

Centre blocks release of ZEE5 series on Lawrence Bishnoi

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has advised ZEE5 not to release 'Lawrence of Punjab', a docu-series on gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, after the Punjab Police expressed apprehension that it posed a risk to public order.

Why CBI Is Now Investigating Suvendu Adhikari Aide's Murder

Why CBI Is Now Investigating Suvendu Adhikari Aide's Murder

Rediff.com3 days ago

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.

Adhikari Or Ghosh: Who Will Be West Bengal Chief Minister?

Adhikari Or Ghosh: Who Will Be West Bengal Chief Minister?

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Suvendu Adhikari and Dilip Ghosh are the top contenders for West Bengal Chief Minister.

About 50% of newly elected MPs face criminal cases, highest so far: ADR

About 50% of newly elected MPs face criminal cases, highest so far: ADR

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

According to the analysis, there has been a 55 percent increase in the number of MPs with declared criminal cases since 2009.

Consensual relationship over 2 years not rape: Court

Consensual relationship over 2 years not rape: Court

Rediff.com4 days ago

A sessions court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted a 33-year-old man accused of rape and cheating, stating that a long-term consensual sexual relationship based on a promise of marriage does not constitute rape.

'He was crying, she was shouting -- then suddenly, silence'

'He was crying, she was shouting -- then suddenly, silence'

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Delhi Police have registered a case of abetment to suicide and criminal conspiracy in connection with the death of a Delhi Judicial Services officer at his residence. The deceased, Aman Kumar Sharma, was found dead at his Safdarjung residence, with preliminary inquiry indicating death by hanging.

Delhi court convicts man in heroin case, citing complete chain of evidence

Delhi court convicts man in heroin case, citing complete chain of evidence

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has convicted a man in a narcotics case involving the recovery of a commercial quantity of heroin, stating that the prosecution proved the chain of evidence and recovery beyond reasonable doubt.

How Delhi Police Nabbed Kidnappers Who Robbed Accountant

How Delhi Police Nabbed Kidnappers Who Robbed Accountant

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 72-year-old chartered accountant was robbed, assaulted, and kidnapped from his home in Delhi. Police have arrested two suspects after a 36-hour chase.

Jolt to Lalu Yadav as SC refuses to quash CBI FIR in land-for-jobs case

Jolt to Lalu Yadav as SC refuses to quash CBI FIR in land-for-jobs case

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has refused to quash a CBI FIR against Lalu Prasad Yadav in the land-for-jobs case, but granted him exemption from appearing before the trial court during proceedings.

Police Investigate Casteist Abuse Allegations Against BJP MP's Son

Police Investigate Casteist Abuse Allegations Against BJP MP's Son

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Police in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against Raghavendra Singh and others for allegedly making casteist remarks and issuing threats against the son of BJP MP Arun Kumar Sagar. The incident reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a parked vehicle.

Why Is The ED Raiding Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora?

Why Is The ED Raiding Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora?

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches against Punjab industries minister Sanjeev Arora and others allegedly linked to him as part of a money laundering case investigation.

Why ED Is Raiding Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora Again

Why ED Is Raiding Punjab Minister Sanjeev Arora Again

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Enforcement Directorate conducted fresh searches against Punjab industries minister Sanjeev Arora and others allegedly linked to him as part of a money laundering investigation. Raids were carried out at multiple locations, including Arora's residence and business premises, following a new case registered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

Probe Launched After Drone Spotted Over ISRO Campus

Probe Launched After Drone Spotted Over ISRO Campus

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Police in Bengaluru have launched an investigation after an unmanned aerial vehicle was allegedly spotted flying over the ISRO's ISITE campus, a designated 'No Drone Zone'. The incident occurred on May 2, prompting a complaint by a CISF sub-inspector.

UP Inmate Gets 10 Years For Thane Extortion Plot

UP Inmate Gets 10 Years For Thane Extortion Plot

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A Thane court sentenced a convict serving a life term in a UP prison to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment for orchestrating a 2015 extortion-linked firing incident against a local businessman from behind bars.

33% of Rajya Sabha MPs face criminal cases, BJP tops

33% of Rajya Sabha MPs face criminal cases, BJP tops

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The BJP leads with 23 percent of its 90 Rajya Sabha members having declared criminal cases against themselves.

Thane Consultant Duped With False Tender Promise

Thane Consultant Duped With False Tender Promise

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A business consultant in Thane, Maharashtra, was allegedly cheated of 98 lakh by two individuals who promised profits from a government tender. The accused, claiming to own two companies, convinced the victim to invest in a mobile phone supply tender for the Uttar Pradesh government, but failed to deliver on their promises.

Delhi Court Rejects Bail for NEET Aspirant in Cyber Fraud Case

Delhi Court Rejects Bail for NEET Aspirant in Cyber Fraud Case

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has denied bail to an 18-year-old NEET aspirant accused of involvement in large-scale organised cyber fraud, citing substantial evidence against him and the seriousness of economic offences.

Pakistani Man Jailed For Threatening To Bomb US Consulate

Pakistani Man Jailed For Threatening To Bomb US Consulate

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A Pakistani court has remanded a man to judicial custody after he allegedly threatened to bomb the US Consulate General in Karachi. The accused, Sharjeel Akbar, was arrested following a complaint lodged by the Foreign Security Cell after the consulate received a threatening phone call.

Scheduled Caste status only for Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs, not converts, rules SC

Scheduled Caste status only for Hindus, Buddhists and Sikhs, not converts, rules SC

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that individuals converting from Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism cannot retain Scheduled Caste status, reinforcing existing constitutional provisions.

Gauhati High Court Establishes Fast-Track Court for Zubeen Garg Death Case

Gauhati High Court Establishes Fast-Track Court for Zubeen Garg Death Case

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

The Gauhati High Court has established a fast-track court to expedite the trial proceedings in the Zubeen Garg death case, following the singer's death in Singapore. The court will be headed by Sharmila Bhuyan, and the decision aims to ensure timely justice.

How UP Is Modernising Policing With Forensic Science

How UP Is Modernising Policing With Forensic Science

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government is conducting large-scale training of crime scene experts at the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science (UPSIFS) to modernise policing and make it more result-oriented.

History-Sheeter Arrested After Gunfight In Nuh

History-Sheeter Arrested After Gunfight In Nuh

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Nuh police apprehended a wanted history-sheeter after a brief encounter near a village. The criminal and a constable sustained leg injuries during the exchange of fire. Police recovered an illegal pistol and cartridges from the scene.