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Brother of Murdered Sarpanch Claims Conspiracy to Weaken Case

Brother of Murdered Sarpanch Claims Conspiracy to Weaken Case

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

The brother of a murdered sarpanch in Beed, India, claims attempts are being made to defame him and weaken the murder case, alleging pressure to withdraw the case and a conspiracy to settle.

Shooter involved in firing at Rohit Shetty's house arrested

Shooter involved in firing at Rohit Shetty's house arrested

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A joint operation between Uttar Pradesh STF and Mumbai Police has led to the arrest of a suspect involved in the firing incident at Rohit Shetty's residence, allegedly linked to extortion attempts by the Shubham Lonkar gang.

Delhi Police Nab Suspect In Boxer Vikas Dagar Murder Case

Delhi Police Nab Suspect In Boxer Vikas Dagar Murder Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

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.

Nadda Slams TMC, Alleges Appeasement Politics In West Bengal

Nadda Slams TMC, Alleges Appeasement Politics In West Bengal

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Union Health Minister J P Nadda launched a scathing attack on the TMC in West Bengal, accusing it of appeasement politics, shielding infiltrators, and presiding over a corrupt and lawless regime.

Ex-Professor Arrested for Coaching Centre Bomb Threat in Delhi

Ex-Professor Arrested for Coaching Centre Bomb Threat in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 31-year-old man in Nashik, Maharashtra, for allegedly threatening to blow up a coaching institute in northwest Delhi and demanding Rs 21 lakh. The accused, a former Applied Mathematics professor, posed as a gangster and was tracked down through technical surveillance and ground intelligence.

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.

Cyber Crime Police Arrest Four in Noida for Tech Support Scam

Cyber Crime Police Arrest Four in Noida for Tech Support Scam

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Noida Cyber Crime Police arrested four individuals in Sector 76 for allegedly defrauding foreign nationals through a tech support scam. The accused posed as technical support agents, falsely claiming hacking incidents to extort money from victims.

Sarpanch Murder Accused Complains Of Abdominal Pain

Sarpanch Murder Accused Complains Of Abdominal Pain

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Walmik Karad, the main accused in the Santosh Deshmukh murder case, was hospitalised after complaining of abdominal pain and fever while in jail.

Man Arrested for Duping Over 500 Women in Online Romance Scam

Man Arrested for Duping Over 500 Women in Online Romance Scam

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A 35-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly defrauding over 500 women across India of more than Rs 2 crore through fake social media and dating app profiles.

Adityanath Accuses TMC of Pushing West Bengal into 'Identity Crisis'

Adityanath Accuses TMC of Pushing West Bengal into 'Identity Crisis'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticised the TMC, alleging corruption and 'mafia rule' have created an 'identity crisis' in West Bengal. He urged voters to support the BJP in the upcoming elections, promising a 'double-engine' government for development.

Delhi Police Nab Shooter Linked to Godara-Brar Gang

Delhi Police Nab Shooter Linked to Godara-Brar Gang

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a shooter associated with the Rohit Godara-Goldy Brar-Virender Charan gang, recovering a pistol and ammunition. The arrest follows investigations into multiple extortion cases across several states.

Indore Man Threatens Family With Stick After Car Collision Dispute

Indore Man Threatens Family With Stick After Car Collision Dispute

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A man in Indore allegedly threatened a family with a stick following a dispute over a car collision. Police have registered a case and are searching for the accused after a video of the incident went viral.

Rajasthan Police Nab Two Linked To Organised Crime

Rajasthan Police Nab Two Linked To Organised Crime

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Police's Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has arrested two men, Krishna Singh and Laxman Singh, identified as hardcore criminals with links to organised crime. The arrests were made in Jaipur's Kardhani area following intelligence inputs.

Odisha Police Arrest Nine In Real Estate Murder Case

Odisha Police Arrest Nine In Real Estate Murder Case

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Police in Odisha's Ganjam district have arrested nine people, including family members, in connection with the abduction and murder of a real estate businessman. The arrests followed the discovery of the victim's body near Gopalpur. Property disputes are believed to be the motive.

Enforcement Directorate Raids Kolkata Police Officer In Money Laundering Case

Enforcement Directorate Raids Kolkata Police Officer In Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on the premises of Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas and another individual as part of a money laundering investigation against an alleged criminal syndicate in West Bengal.

How Punjab Police dismantled a cross-border drug and arms network

How Punjab Police dismantled a cross-border drug and arms network

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have arrested two individuals and seized a significant quantity of heroin, along with illegal weapons, in a successful operation targeting a cross-border drug and arms racket.

Karnataka Cops Suspended After Student Suicide Allegations

Karnataka Cops Suspended After Student Suicide Allegations

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A college student in Dharwad, Karnataka, allegedly died by suicide after being detained during an anti-drug drive. His family alleges police harassment and demands for money led to his death, resulting in the suspension of three policemen.

Parents of gangster Goldy Brar arrested in extortion case

Parents of gangster Goldy Brar arrested in extortion case

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The Punjab Police action came amid its ongoing crackdown against gangsters in the state.

Enforcement Directorate Searches Kolkata Police Officer's Premises

Enforcement Directorate Searches Kolkata Police Officer's Premises

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids at the premises of Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas and a local businessman as part of a money laundering probe against an alleged criminal and his linked syndicate.

Cross-Border Drug and Arms Racket Busted in Punjab; Three Arrested

Cross-Border Drug and Arms Racket Busted in Punjab; Three Arrested

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border drug and arms smuggling operation, arresting three individuals and seizing heroin, a pistol, ammunition, and drug money.

UP Panchayat Member's Properties Released After SC Quashes Gangster Act Case

UP Panchayat Member's Properties Released After SC Quashes Gangster Act Case

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Properties worth approximately Rs 110 crore belonging to Zila Panchayat member Devendra Singh, which were attached in connection with a Gangster Act case, are being released following a Supreme Court order quashing the proceedings against him.

UP woman out with fiance gang-raped, robbed; act filmed

UP woman out with fiance gang-raped, robbed; act filmed

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The couple had stopped on their way to a relative's house due to the intense heat when two men allegedly approached them. The accused allegedly assaulted the fiance, held him captive and raped the woman for three hours.

Gurugram Authorities Demolish Properties Tied to Gangster Kaushal Chaudhary and Drug Trafficker

Gurugram Authorities Demolish Properties Tied to Gangster Kaushal Chaudhary and Drug Trafficker

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Gurugram police and district administration intensified their crackdown on organised crime by demolishing illegal properties linked to gangster Kaushal Chaudhary and drug trafficker Bhajan Lal, reclaiming valuable land and sending a strong message against illegal activities.

Nuh Police Nab Cyber Criminal in Old Coin Fraud Scheme

Nuh Police Nab Cyber Criminal in Old Coin Fraud Scheme

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Nuh police have arrested a cyber fraudster, Mohammad Saad, who was defrauding people by promising large sums of money for old coins. His network spans multiple states, and investigations are ongoing to identify more victims.

Manipur Police Arrest Four Militants in Border Region

Manipur Police Arrest Four Militants in Border Region

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

Police in Manipur, India, have arrested four militants from various groups near the Myanmar border in the Tengnoupal district, as part of ongoing efforts to combat extortion and criminal activities.

Gurugram Police Target Criminal's Illegal Structures

Gurugram Police Target Criminal's Illegal Structures

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Gurugram police demolished illegal structures on government land in Kasan village, allegedly linked to a criminal, as part of an ongoing drive to dismantle criminals' financial networks.

Beed Jail Inmate Alleges Assault, Inquiry Demanded

Beed Jail Inmate Alleges Assault, Inquiry Demanded

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

An audio clip has surfaced where an inmate of the Beed district jail is purportedly heard complaining about an attack on him. A senior official has denied that any such incident took place. The jail houses several accused in the December 2024 Santosh Deshmukh murder case.

Six Arrested in Delhi for Operating Fake Loan App Cyber Fraud

Six Arrested in Delhi for Operating Fake Loan App Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested six individuals involved in a transnational cyber fraud syndicate that operated fake loan applications and siphoned money through mule bank accounts.

UP Sharpshooter with Bounty Wounded in Police Encounter

UP Sharpshooter with Bounty Wounded in Police Encounter

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

An alleged sharpshooter, Ashu alias Monty, carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 on his head, was injured in an encounter with Uttar Pradesh police in Moradabad. He is wanted in connection with attempted murder and extortion.

Modi Slams TMC, Says Bengal Election Is To Save State's Identity

Modi Slams TMC, Says Bengal Election Is To Save State's Identity

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Mamata Banerjee government of favouring infiltrators over the native population in West Bengal, asserting that the upcoming assembly election is a battle to save the state's identity.

J&K Police Uncover Job Scam, Rescue Victims Held for Ransom in Kolkata

J&K Police Uncover Job Scam, Rescue Victims Held for Ransom in Kolkata

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police have dismantled a job fraud and extortion racket, arresting five individuals and rescuing two victims held captive in Kolkata. The operation recovered 34 lakhs and exposed a scheme targeting youth with false promises of overseas employment.

Supreme Court Appoints Mediator In Surat Siphoning Case

Supreme Court Appoints Mediator In Surat Siphoning Case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The Supreme Court has appointed former Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna as the sole mediator to resolve a dispute involving businessman Ashokbhai Haribhai Gajera and others in a case linked to textile market projects in Surat. The case involves allegations of siphoning off Rs 1,900 crore and forging documents.

Maharashtra Construction Project Halted by Alleged Extortionists

Maharashtra Construction Project Halted by Alleged Extortionists

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Police in Palghar have filed a case against more than 15 individuals for allegedly obstructing construction work and demanding money from a sub-contractor.

Ex-Students Nabbed for Kidnapping Freshman and Demanding Ransom in Bengaluru

Ex-Students Nabbed for Kidnapping Freshman and Demanding Ransom in Bengaluru

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Four individuals, including former and current senior students, have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly kidnapping a 19-year-old student and demanding a ransom for his release. Police swiftly rescued the victim and apprehended the suspects.

Adityanath Blames Graft For UP's 'BIMARU' Status

Adityanath Blames Graft For UP's 'BIMARU' Status

Rediff.com6 days ago

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attributed the state's 'BIMARU' (sick) status to corruption during previous governments, emphasising the need for transparency and meritocracy in recruitment processes. He highlighted improvements in medical facilities and increased government job opportunities for young people in Uttar Pradesh.

Jharkhand BJP Urges Prompt Police Salary Disbursement

Jharkhand BJP Urges Prompt Police Salary Disbursement

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

The opposition BJP in Jharkhand has demanded the prompt payment of salaries to police personnel, which have been withheld following alleged irregularities in treasury funds across several districts. The police association claims that over 70,000 personnel have not received their salaries since March due to ongoing investigations into the matter.

Job Racket Accused Dies After Complaining of Stomach Pain; Probe Ordered

Job Racket Accused Dies After Complaining of Stomach Pain; Probe Ordered

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

A Haryana resident, arrested in connection with a job fraud and extortion racket, died in police custody in Jammu after complaining of severe stomach pain. An inquest and magisterial inquiry have been initiated.

UP Man Ends Life After Suspected Pakistan Honey Trap

UP Man Ends Life After Suspected Pakistan Honey Trap

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A 27-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district allegedly died by suicide after consuming poison. His family claims he was blackmailed from a Pakistan-based phone number after being lured into a suspected honey trap.

US vows to prosecute Iranian oil buyers as Hormuz blockade begins

US vows to prosecute Iranian oil buyers as Hormuz blockade begins

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The US has threatened to prosecute those buying or selling sanctioned Iranian oil and has announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after peace talks failed.

Mumbai Auto Driver Arrested For Filming And Blackmailing Woman

Mumbai Auto Driver Arrested For Filming And Blackmailing Woman

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Mumbai police arrested an auto-rickshaw driver for allegedly filming a woman passenger without her consent and attempting to blackmail and sexually exploit her.