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Chhenu Gang Members Arrested in Delhi for Rajasthan Jewellery Heist

Chhenu Gang Members Arrested in Delhi for Rajasthan Jewellery Heist

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two members of the Chhenu gang wanted in connection with a Rs 70 lakh jewellery burglary case in Rajasthan. The suspects were apprehended near a hospital while allegedly scouting for a new target.

Interpol Red Notice Gangster Sahil Chauhan Deported to India from Thailand

Interpol Red Notice Gangster Sahil Chauhan Deported to India from Thailand

Rediff.com4 days ago

Gangster Sahil Chauhan, wanted in multiple cases and subject to an Interpol Red Notice, has been deported from Thailand to India. He was apprehended in Bangkok and brought back to India, where he faces numerous criminal charges.

India Brings Back Wanted Gangster Sahil Chauhan from Thailand

India Brings Back Wanted Gangster Sahil Chauhan from Thailand

Rediff.com4 days ago

Gangster Sahil Chauhan, wanted in multiple cases and subject to an Interpol Red Notice, has been deported from Thailand to India. This marks the fifth deportation secured by Haryana Police this year as they crack down on organised crime.

Delhi Police's 'Operation Shastra' Leads to Multiple Arrests, Arms Seizure

Delhi Police's 'Operation Shastra' Leads to Multiple Arrests, Arms Seizure

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A 24-hour operation by the Delhi Police resulted in the arrest of 47 criminals and the seizure of illegal firearms and knives, aimed at curbing street crime and maintaining law and order in the northern districts.

Delhi Man's Suicide Caught on Camera During Pistol Loading

Delhi Man's Suicide Caught on Camera During Pistol Loading

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old man in Delhi died after accidentally shooting himself while his cousin filmed him loading a pistol. The video, which went viral, shows the man handling the weapon before the fatal incident.

Delhi Man Accidentally Shoots Himself While Friend Films Pistol Loading

Delhi Man Accidentally Shoots Himself While Friend Films Pistol Loading

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A man in Delhi died after accidentally shooting himself while a friend was recording him loading a pistol. The incident was captured on video, showing the man receiving instructions on loading the weapon before the fatal shot.

Delhi Police Net Hundreds in Major Anti-Narcotics Operation

Delhi Police Net Hundreds in Major Anti-Narcotics Operation

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The Delhi Police arrested 267 narco-offenders and seized significant quantities of contraband during a 48-hour crackdown called "Operation Kavach 13.0." The operation involved raids across the city and targeted drug traffickers, suppliers, and organised criminal networks.

Delhi Woman Robbed of Gold Bangle in Broad Daylight Attack

Delhi Woman Robbed of Gold Bangle in Broad Daylight Attack

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A woman in Delhi's Krishna Nagar was assaulted and robbed of her gold bangle by four men on motorcycles. CCTV footage of the incident has gone viral, prompting a police investigation.

Delhi Police Nab Fugitive in 2025 Attempt-to-Murder Case

Delhi Police Nab Fugitive in 2025 Attempt-to-Murder Case

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 24-year-old man wanted in connection with an attempt-to-murder case in the Patel Nagar area. The accused, Prateek alias Badal, was on the run and has been apprehended with a country-made pistol and live cartridges.

Delhi Police Crackdown: Sharpshooter and Arms Supplier Arrested

Delhi Police Crackdown: Sharpshooter and Arms Supplier Arrested

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a sharpshooter and an arms supplier associated with the Kapil Sangwan gang, seizing illegal firearms and ammunition. The arrests highlight ongoing efforts to combat organised crime and illegal weapons trafficking in the region.

Court Acquits Haryana Police in Sandeep Gadoli Encounter Case

Court Acquits Haryana Police in Sandeep Gadoli Encounter Case

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A Mumbai court acquitted five Haryana police personnel and two others in the alleged fake encounter of gangster Sandeep Gadoli in 2016, citing the prosecution's failure to prove murder and other charges.

Momo Stall Vandalised, Gunshots Fired in Delhi's Sultanpuri

Momo Stall Vandalised, Gunshots Fired in Delhi's Sultanpuri

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

A momo stall in Delhi's Sultanpuri area was vandalised, and gunshots were allegedly fired in the air, reportedly due to a feud between two groups. Police are investigating the incident and have registered a case.

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.

Ten Indian Nationals Face Charges in US Visa Fraud Scheme

Ten Indian Nationals Face Charges in US Visa Fraud Scheme

Rediff.com5 days ago

Ten Indian nationals living illegally in the US have been indicted for conspiring to stage armed robberies at convenience stores to fraudulently obtain visas.

What sparked the violent clash between villagers in Patna?

What sparked the violent clash between villagers in Patna?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A clash between two groups of villagers in Maner, near Patna, resulted in injuries and multiple arrests. Police are investigating the cause of the violence.

Teenager Shot During Engagement Party Celebratory Firing in Uttar Pradesh

Teenager Shot During Engagement Party Celebratory Firing in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

A 13-year-old boy was injured by a bullet during celebratory firing at an engagement ceremony in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

ISIS-linked terror module targeting Indian youth, women busted

ISIS-linked terror module targeting Indian youth, women busted

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Indian authorities have dismantled a terror module with suspected links to ISIS and other extremist organisations, allegedly involved in radicalising youth across multiple states.

Uttar Pradesh STF Encounter Kills Wanted Sharpshooter

Uttar Pradesh STF Encounter Kills Wanted Sharpshooter

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A sharpshooter carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 was killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) and Moradabad police during a joint operation.

Two Arrested After Daylight Robbery of 10.65 Lakh in Delhi

Two Arrested After Daylight Robbery of 10.65 Lakh in Delhi

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two men for allegedly carrying out a daylight armed robbery of over Rs 10.65 lakh in Shastri Nagar. The suspects, an uncle and nephew, were apprehended after a four-day manhunt and confessed to the crime.

High Court: Wife's Lawsuits Don't Automatically Implicate Her in Husband's Suicide

High Court: Wife's Lawsuits Don't Automatically Implicate Her in Husband's Suicide

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a wife and her relatives cannot be held liable for abetting a husband's suicide simply because they filed cases against him during a matrimonial dispute. The court quashed criminal proceedings, stating that lodging cases alone does not establish the necessary intent to abet suicide.

Gogi Gang Shooters Apprehended After Shootout in Delhi

Gogi Gang Shooters Apprehended 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 industrial area of outer north Delhi.

Delhi Man Allegedly Orchestrates Robbery of Father for Lavish Spending

Delhi Man Allegedly Orchestrates Robbery of Father for Lavish Spending

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

A 21-year-old man in Delhi allegedly orchestrated a robbery with two associates to steal 10 lakh from his father to fund a lavish lifestyle. All three suspects have been arrested, and the stolen cash and scooter used in the crime have been recovered.

Accused Killer Nabbed After Shootout in Nandigram Girl's Death

Accused Killer Nabbed After Shootout in Nandigram Girl's Death

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

A man accused of killing a 4-year-old girl in Nandigram, Ghaziabad, was arrested after an encounter with police. The accused allegedly confessed to the crime and opened fire on the police during the recovery operation, sustaining injuries in the process.

ISIS-Linked Terror Module Targeting Indian Youth Busted

ISIS-Linked Terror Module Targeting Indian Youth Busted

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Indian authorities have dismantled a terror module with suspected links to ISIS and other extremist organisations, allegedly involved in radicalising youth across multiple states.

Tragedy in Delhi: Man Accidentally Shoots Himself While Filming Social Media Reel

Tragedy in Delhi: Man Accidentally Shoots Himself While Filming Social Media Reel

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old property dealer in Delhi died after accidentally shooting himself while filming a social media reel with his cousin. The incident, captured on video, is under police investigation.

Enforcement Directorate Uncovers Cash, Arms in Kolkata Money Laundering Probe

Enforcement Directorate Uncovers Cash, Arms in Kolkata Money Laundering Probe

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) seized approximately 1.2 crore in cash and a country-made pistol during raids in Kolkata as part of a money laundering investigation targeting Biswajit Poddar, an alleged criminal, and his associates.

UP boy killed in accidental shooting at birthday party

UP boy killed in accidental shooting at birthday party

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A 13-year-old boy was killed in Lucknow, India, during a birthday party after allegedly being shot by another minor with a licensed revolver. Police are investigating the incident, which the victim's family disputes as accidental.

Delhi Court Convicts Two in Amazon Delivery Agent Robbery Case

Delhi Court Convicts Two in Amazon Delivery Agent Robbery Case

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has convicted two men for attempting to rob an Amazon delivery agent at gunpoint in the Bhajanpura area in 2018. The court found the prosecution successfully proved the accused were armed with deadly weapons during the incident.

Jhansi Man Rescued, Kidnappers Arrested After Police Chase

Jhansi Man Rescued, Kidnappers Arrested After Police Chase

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A 20-year-old man who was kidnapped in Jhansi has been rescued, and four suspects, including two juveniles, have been arrested following a police encounter. The kidnappers had demanded a ransom of 2 lakh for the victim's release.

Pune Police Foil Kidnapping Plot, Rescue Businessman and Arrest Five

Pune Police Foil Kidnapping Plot, Rescue Businessman and Arrest Five

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Pune police have arrested five individuals from Uttar Pradesh for allegedly kidnapping a businessman and demanding a ransom of Rs 50 lakh. The businessman was rescued, and the suspects were apprehended near Sangamner.

Inter-state Arms Supply Module Busted in Punjab, Two Arrested

Inter-state Arms Supply Module Busted in Punjab, Two Arrested

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled an inter-state illegal weapons supply module, arresting two individuals from Uttar Pradesh and recovering a cache of country-made pistols and magazines.

Court Acquits Haryana Police in 2016 Gangster Encounter Case

Court Acquits Haryana Police in 2016 Gangster Encounter Case

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A Mumbai court has acquitted five Haryana police personnel and two others who were accused of staging a fake encounter that resulted in the death of gangster Sandeep Gadoli in 2016.

Vikki Tyagi's Son, Associate Arrested After Shootout in Muzaffarnagar

Vikki Tyagi's Son, Associate Arrested After Shootout in Muzaffarnagar

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Rakshit Tyagi, son of slain gangster Vikki Tyagi, and an associate were arrested in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, following a shootout with police. Illegal arms were seized from their possession.

Pistol Found Near Rajghat Linked to Advocate Shooting

Pistol Found Near Rajghat Linked to Advocate Shooting

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A pistol, allegedly found by a delivery person in an abandoned scooter near Rajghat, has been linked to a shooting incident targeting an advocate associated with jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi.

Man wanted in attempted murder case arrested after encounter in UP

Man wanted in attempted murder case arrested after encounter in UP

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A man wanted in connection with an attempted murder case and an attack on a police team was arrested in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, following an exchange of fire with the police.

Rajasthan Police Officer Dies in Accidental Firing

Rajasthan Police Officer Dies in Accidental Firing

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

An assistant sub-inspector of Rajasthan Police died after his service revolver accidentally discharged at his residence in Bhilwara.

Mumbai Police Request Custody of Anmol Bishnoi in Connection to Mumbai Cases

Mumbai Police Request Custody of Anmol Bishnoi in Connection to Mumbai Cases

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

The Mumbai Police have requested the custody of gangster Anmol Bishnoi, younger brother of Lawrence Bishnoi, who was arrested by the NIA after being deported from the US. He is wanted in connection with several major crimes in Mumbai, including the killing of an NCP leader and a firing incident outside actor Salman Khan's residence.

Security Forces Unearth Maoist Cache in Chhattisgarh

Security Forces Unearth Maoist Cache in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Security forces in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district recovered a significant cache of cash, arms, and ammunition from Maoist hideouts, acting on information from surrendered Naxalites.

Second Accused in Salim Wastik Attack Dies After Encounter

Second Accused in Salim Wastik Attack Dies After Encounter

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

The second accused in the attack on YouTuber Salim Ahmed, also known as Salim Wastik, has died from injuries sustained during a police encounter in Ghaziabad. The accused, Gulfaam, had a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his head and was wanted in connection with the attack on Wastik.

Delhi Police Crackdown: 204 Arrested in 'Operation Aaghat' Before Holi

Delhi Police Crackdown: 204 Arrested in 'Operation Aaghat' Before Holi

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested 204 people and taken preventive action against 973 individuals under 'Operation Aaghat' ahead of the Holi festival. The operation targeted habitual offenders, bootleggers, drug peddlers, and other miscreants across the southern range of Delhi.