News for 'criminal investigation'

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.

Jail Inmate Killed During Escape Attempt In Hoshiarpur

Jail Inmate Killed During Escape Attempt In Hoshiarpur

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A jail inmate in Hoshiarpur was shot dead after allegedly attacking a police constable and attempting to escape custody outside a hospital. The inmate, identified as Nasib Singh, was facing multiple criminal charges, including murder and offences under the NDPS Act.

Cyber Criminals Impersonate Company Owner, Swindle Accountant in Hyderabad

Cyber Criminals Impersonate Company Owner, Swindle Accountant in Hyderabad

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Cyber criminals impersonated a company owner to defraud an accountant of a substantial sum in Hyderabad.

How Cyber Criminals Impersonated Company Owner to Scam Accountant

How Cyber Criminals Impersonated Company Owner to Scam Accountant

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Cyber criminals impersonated a company owner to deceive an accountant into transferring a large sum of money.

UP Police Investigate Abduction Of Dalit Woman Before Wedding

UP Police Investigate Abduction Of Dalit Woman Before Wedding

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Police in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against six individuals for allegedly abducting a Dalit woman five days before her wedding. The case has been registered under relevant sections of the BNS and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

Delhi Police Busts Inter-State Arms Syndicate, Six Arrested

Delhi Police Busts Inter-State Arms Syndicate, Six Arrested

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

The Special Cell of Delhi Police has dismantled two inter-state illegal arms supply syndicates, arresting six traffickers and recovering 26 semi-automatic pistols, eight live cartridges, and three vehicles. The network sourced weapons from Madhya Pradesh and supplied them to criminal gangs in Delhi-NCR, including the Manjeet Mahal, Gogi, and Randeep Bhati gangs.

Raut complains against rebel MP's 'bomb threat', Fadnavis assures action

Raut complains against rebel MP's 'bomb threat', Fadnavis assures action

Rediff.com4 days ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut has written to the Mumbai Police Commissioner, seeking action against MP Sanjay Dina Patil for allegedly threatening to "throw bombs" at protesters and claiming to have "killed five people" in the past. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured that police will take appropriate action against anyone issuing threats.

Delhi cabbie who killed 11-yr-old says he was 'looking for sex'

Delhi cabbie who killed 11-yr-old says he was 'looking for sex'

Rediff.com4 days ago

A cab driver in Delhi has allegedly confessed to kidnapping and murdering an 11-year-old girl, whom he abducted from a pavement while she slept with her family. The accused, Bashu Kumar Singh, reportedly killed the child after an attempted sexual assault failed due to erectile dysfunction, dumping her body near the Faridabad-Gurugram border.

How a Kerala medical tourism firm orchestrated an organ trafficking racket

How a Kerala medical tourism firm orchestrated an organ trafficking racket

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has uncovered a sophisticated organ trafficking racket in Kerala, operating under the guise of a medical tourism company. The network exploited financially distressed donors, forging documents and facilitating illegal transplant procedures at major hospitals, leading to arrests and freezing of assets.

Enforcement Directorate Investigates Ashok Kharat for Money Laundering

Enforcement Directorate Investigates Ashok Kharat for Money Laundering

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids across multiple cities in Maharashtra as part of a money laundering investigation against self-styled godman Ashok Kharat and his associates.

Maharashtra TET 2026 exam postponed day before test over paper leak

Maharashtra TET 2026 exam postponed day before test over paper leak

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 in Maharashtra has been postponed following a raid in Bhiwandi, Thane, where individuals were found with questions matching the actual exam paper. The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) confirmed the breach and initiated a thorough investigation, registering a criminal case. The postponement aims to ensure transparency and allow law enforcement to probe the malpractice racket.

Morocco's Hakimi Feels Targeted as Rape Case Heads to Trial

Morocco's Hakimi Feels Targeted as Rape Case Heads to Trial

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Achraf Hakimi says he is ready to face trial after a French appeals court reportedly rejected his challenge to a rape case referral. The Morocco and PSG defender insists he will finally get the chance to tell his side of the story.

Uyir Review: Roshan Mathew Can't Rescue This Weak Thriller

Uyir Review: Roshan Mathew Can't Rescue This Weak Thriller

Rediff.com2 days ago

Despite its intriguing premise, Uyir never quite cracks the mystery, relying instead on emotional drama to deliver its final blow.

Two Arrested For Fatal Stabbing In Northwest Delhi

Two Arrested For Fatal Stabbing In Northwest Delhi

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A man was fatally stabbed during a quarrel in northwest Delhi's Shalimar Bagh. Police have arrested two individuals, Saurabh alias Tola and Sachin alias Chiddi, who were attempting to flee. The accused have prior criminal records, and investigations are ongoing to determine the motive.

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.

Tamil Nadu Man Released After Suspicion In Meerut

Tamil Nadu Man Released After Suspicion In Meerut

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A 36-year-old man from Tamil Nadu was released by police in Meerut after an investigation found no evidence of criminal or anti-national activities. The man was initially detained after being found under suspicious circumstances.

SC/ST Court Summons UP Police Officers Over Alleged Probe Manipulation In Dalit Atrocity Case

SC/ST Court Summons UP Police Officers Over Alleged Probe Manipulation In Dalit Atrocity Case

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A special SC/ST court in Sultanpur has summoned two senior Uttar Pradesh police officers, including a former Additional Superintendent of Police, to face trial for allegedly manipulating the investigation into a Dalit atrocity, assault, and attempted culpable homicide case. The court criticised the "deplorable" investigation process and noted attempts to derail justice by dropping an accused's name.

Court Orders Case Against Five Ballia Police Personnel For Intimidation

Court Orders Case Against Five Ballia Police Personnel For Intimidation

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Five police personnel, including two sub-inspectors, from Ballia's Bairia police station have been booked for criminal intimidation and intentional insult following a court order. The case stems from a complaint by a villager, Mahesh Kumar Ojha, who alleged police misconduct after he reported land encroachment.

Uttar Pradesh DGP Highlights Improved Law And Order, Warns Social Media Strongmen

Uttar Pradesh DGP Highlights Improved Law And Order, Warns Social Media Strongmen

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Uttar Pradesh DGP Rajeev Krishna stated that the state's law and order situation has significantly improved, with criminals losing their former confidence. He warned against anti-social elements using social media to intimidate and discussed ongoing probes into the Ayodhya Ram Mandir irregularities and the extradition of a drug trafficking kingpin. The DGP also highlighted the rising challenge of cybercrime and police efforts to combat it.

Belagavi Court Remands Ponzi Scheme Accused To Custody

Belagavi Court Remands Ponzi Scheme Accused To Custody

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A Belagavi court has remanded Shivaanand Neelannavar, the alleged kingpin of a multi-crore ponzi scheme, to 10 days of CID custody for further investigation. The case involves an alleged fraud of nearly Rs 1,000 crore and affects around 35,000 investors.

Inmate's Death Puts Neemka Jail Under Scrutiny

Inmate's Death Puts Neemka Jail Under Scrutiny

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A 25-year-old inmate, Hrithik alias Rankit Bhadana, was found dead by suicide in Neemka jail hospital. His brother alleges torture by a jail official, while authorities deny the claims. The incident has led to an investigation and highlights previous issues at the jail.

China's Bo Xilai under criminal investigation

China's Bo Xilai under criminal investigation

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

China on Saturday launched a criminal investigation into disgraced Communist Party leader Bo Xilai's alleged offences, a day after he was stripped of his legal immunity and expelled from the country's Parliament.

Five-Year Manhunt Ends: Accused In Attempted Murder Case Apprehended

Five-Year Manhunt Ends: Accused In Attempted Murder Case Apprehended

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A 48-year-old man, Jayaprakash alias Bachhi Ramkhilavan Yadav, who had been absconding for five years after being booked in a 2021 attempt to murder case, has been arrested by the Mira Bhayandar Vasai Virar (MBVV) police. He was apprehended on June 10 after frequently changing locations across Surat, Uttar Pradesh, and Mira-Bhayander to evade arrest. The case involves a land dispute where the accused allegedly stabbed a tea vendor's father.

Gauhati High Court Denies Bail In Zubeen Garg Death Case

Gauhati High Court Denies Bail In Zubeen Garg Death Case

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The Gauhati High Court has rejected bail for Shyamkanu Mahanta, the prime accused in the Zubeen Garg death case, citing risks of fleeing and tampering with evidence.

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.

Cricket Canada Under ICC Investigation for Anti-Corruption Breach

Cricket Canada Under ICC Investigation for Anti-Corruption Breach

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The ICC is investigating Cricket Canada for alleged breaches of its anti-corruption code, including scrutiny of a T20 World Cup match against New Zealand, following allegations highlighted in a recent documentary.

Haryana Government Approves CBI Probe Into Bank Fraud Case

Haryana Government Approves CBI Probe Into Bank Fraud Case

Rediff.com16 May 2026

The Haryana government has authorised the CBI to investigate the alleged involvement of five IAS officers in a Rs 590-crore fraud case involving IDFC First Bank. The CBI can now summon the officers for questioning.

CID notice to Abhishek over TMC MLAs' complaint: Suvendu on signature row

CID notice to Abhishek over TMC MLAs' complaint: Suvendu on signature row

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari denies political vendetta in the CID's investigation into alleged signature forgery by TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, following complaints from within his own party.

Armed Robbers Target Retired Colonel's Gurugram Home

Armed Robbers Target Retired Colonel's Gurugram Home

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A group of armed criminals broke into the Gurugram home of a retired colonel, threatening his son's family and fleeing with jewellery worth lakhs and cash. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation, forming a special team to identify the culprits.

3 Indian-origin men jailed for running drugs ring in UK

3 Indian-origin men jailed for running drugs ring in UK

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Metropolitan Police investigation into a "sophisticated" west London organised crime network dealing in heroin and crack cocaine has resulted in three Indian-origin men being sentenced to a total of over 22 years.

Maharashtra Cyber Nabs Telegram Seller In Child Exploitation Case

Maharashtra Cyber Nabs Telegram Seller In Child Exploitation Case

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Maharashtra Cyber has arrested a Telegram-based seller, Adiraj Rajendra Bait, for allegedly dealing in Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Material (CSEAM). The arrest followed an extensive investigation involving digital ecosystem monitoring, technical verification, and forensic analysis of the accused's mobile phone.

Viral Video Robbery: Specially-Abled Victim's Phone Snatcher Caught

Viral Video Robbery: Specially-Abled Victim's Phone Snatcher Caught

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have apprehended Firoj Alam, a man accused of robbing a mobile phone from a specially-abled person in Jahangirpuri. The incident, which went viral on social media, led to a police investigation, with an eyewitness and CCTV footage aiding in the suspect's identification and arrest. Alam has a history of similar offences.

How Gurugram Police Dismantled An Interstate Arms Ring

How Gurugram Police Dismantled An Interstate Arms Ring

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Gurugram police have dismantled an interstate illegal arms network, arresting its alleged mastermind, Jagat Singh, in Madhya Pradesh. Singh, who has a history of 14 cases, is accused of manufacturing and supplying illegal firearms across multiple states for nearly three decades.

Delhi Police Investigate Murder After Teenager's Body Found in Park

Delhi Police Investigate Murder After Teenager's Body Found in Park

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The body of a 17-year-old boy, identified as Zaid, was discovered in a park in the New Usmanpur area of northeast Delhi. Police have launched a murder investigation and are exploring all possible angles, including personal enmity and the victim's past involvement in criminal activities.

Haryana Government Approves CBI Probe Into Bank Fraud Case

Haryana Government Approves CBI Probe Into Bank Fraud Case

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The Haryana government has authorised the CBI to investigate the alleged involvement of five IAS officers in a Rs 590-crore fraud case involving IDFC First Bank. The CBI can now summon the officers for questioning.

Telegram being used for terror activities, leaked papers, Centre tells HC

Telegram being used for terror activities, leaked papers, Centre tells HC

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

The Centre on Thursday informed the Delhi high court that the Telegram messaging app was being exploited for illegal activities ranging from cybercrime and financial frauds to terrorism and circulation of leaked examination papers.

Pune Police Arrest IT Firm CEO After Sudden Closure Leaves 500 Jobless

Pune Police Arrest IT Firm CEO After Sudden Closure Leaves 500 Jobless

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The CEO of Noida-based IT firm ThynkTech India OPC Pvt Ltd has been arrested in connection with the sudden closure of its Pune branch, which left around 500 employees jobless. The company is accused of withholding salaries and financial irregularities.

Police Thwart Major Dacoity Bid In Dahod, Arrest Seven

Police Thwart Major Dacoity Bid In Dahod, Arrest Seven

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Police in Dahod, Gujarat, have arrested seven members of an interstate gang who were planning to commit dacoity. The suspects, with 73 criminal cases across four states, were apprehended with sharp weapons and tools.

8 arrested after attempt to free jailed TMC leader 'Pushpa'

8 arrested after attempt to free jailed TMC leader 'Pushpa'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Eight individuals have been arrested in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district for allegedly attempting to storm the Falta police station to free jailed TMC leader Jahangir Khan. Police have named Khan's wife as the alleged mastermind behind the foiled plan, which involved mobilising supporters during a protest.

Major Arms And Ammunition Haul In North 24 Parganas

Major Arms And Ammunition Haul In North 24 Parganas

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

West Bengal Police's Special Task Force and Basirhat Police recovered a significant cache of 16 firearms and 2,345 rounds of ammunition during a search operation in North 24 Parganas district. This latest seizure brings the total recovery in the ongoing Basirhat-Baruipur arms investigation to 51 firearms and 2,705 rounds of ammunition. The investigation continues to identify those involved, examine the weapons' source and intended use, and establish links to criminal networks.