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Illegal sex determination racket uncovered in Morena district, Madhya Pradesh

Illegal sex determination racket uncovered in Morena district, Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Police in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, have dismantled a sex determination racket operating from a hut in Hadvasi village. One man has been arrested, and two others are being investigated after a local resident reported suspicious activity.

Delhi Police Bust Illegal LPG Racket, Arrest Three

Delhi Police Bust Illegal LPG Racket, Arrest Three

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Delhi Police arrested three men in Mahipalpur for illegally hoarding LPG cylinders and selling them at inflated prices. The raid uncovered a large number of domestic and commercial cylinders, along with refilling equipment.

Aligarh Police Bust Interstate Gang Trafficking Illegal Firearms

Aligarh Police Bust Interstate Gang Trafficking Illegal Firearms

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Aligarh police arrested twelve members of an interstate gang allegedly involved in trafficking illicit country-made firearms from the ruins of an old fort on the outskirts of Aligarh.

Delhi Cracks Down On Illegal Drug Trade In Najafgarh

Delhi Cracks Down On Illegal Drug Trade In Najafgarh

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Authorities in southwest Delhi demolished illegal constructions allegedly linked to drug peddling in the Najafgarh area. The action was conducted in areas under Baba Haridas Nagar in Dwarka, where structures outside residential houses were being used for illegal sale and distribution of narcotics.

Meerut Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory, Arrest 11

Meerut Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory, Arrest 11

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing factory and arrested 11 individuals following a raid on a house in Alipur village.

Raid in Nanded Exposes Black Market LPG Operation

Raid in Nanded Exposes Black Market LPG Operation

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

The District Supply Department in Nanded conducted a raid on a residence, uncovering an illegal stockpile of LPG cylinders and initiating legal action against the individual involved.

Illegal Mining Dispute Turns Deadly In Odisha's Nayagarh

Illegal Mining Dispute Turns Deadly In Odisha's Nayagarh

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A man was killed and his hand severed in Odisha's Nayagarh district following a dispute over illegal laterite stone mining. Police have arrested two suspects and are searching for others involved.

Jammu Police Nab Wanted Criminal With Drugs And Illegal Arms

Jammu Police Nab Wanted Criminal With Drugs And Illegal Arms

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Jammu police arrested a wanted criminal and recovered a commercial quantity of a heroin-like substance, an illegal pistol, and live ammunition from his possession during a checkpoint near Railway Pul Narwal.

Unsafe guest houses under lens after Malviya Nagar hotel fire claims 21 lives

Unsafe guest houses under lens after Malviya Nagar hotel fire claims 21 lives

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A fatal fire at a bed-and-breakfast in Malviya Nagar, Delhi, has revealed widespread allegations of safety and building norm violations in numerous local establishments. Locals and guests claim many guest houses operate illegally, exceeding licensed capacities and using unsafe basement accommodations, prompting calls for comprehensive safety audits and stricter enforcement.

Illegal Arms Network Busted In Delhi; Three Arrested

Illegal Arms Network Busted In Delhi; Three Arrested

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have busted an illegal arms supply network operating between Delhi and western Uttar Pradesh, arresting three people, including a key supplier from Meerut.

Illegal Opium Farm Uncovered in Pratapgarh Raid

Illegal Opium Farm Uncovered in Pratapgarh Raid

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Police in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, busted an illegal opium cultivation operation, seizing over 12 kilograms of opium and detaining two individuals for questioning.

Indian Man Admits Role In US-Canada Smuggling Operation

Indian Man Admits Role In US-Canada Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A 22-year-old Indian national has pleaded guilty to his involvement in a scheme to smuggle individuals from Canada into the United States, coordinating operations to illegally transport people across the US-Canada border into New York.

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.

Gurugram Police Demolish Illegal Structures Linked To Gangster

Gurugram Police Demolish Illegal Structures Linked To Gangster

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Gurugram Police demolished illegal encroachments on government land in Pataudi, allegedly constructed by associates of jailed gangster Kaushal Chaudhary, as part of an ongoing effort to dismantle criminal networks' financial support.

Maharashtra Police Seize Illegal Sand Mining Equipment In Beed

Maharashtra Police Seize Illegal Sand Mining Equipment In Beed

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Police in Maharashtra's Beed district conducted a raid on sand mafia in Georai tehsil, seizing equipment and vehicles worth Rs 13 lakh.

Rajasthan Police Uncover Illegal MD Drug Manufacturing Unit

Rajasthan Police Uncover Illegal MD Drug Manufacturing Unit

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Police's Anti-Narcotics Task Force dismantled an illegal MD drug manufacturing unit in Jodhpur, arresting six individuals and seizing a large quantity of raw materials.

Delhi Police Busts Illegal LPG Racket, Seizes Hundreds of Cylinders

Delhi Police Busts Illegal LPG Racket, Seizes Hundreds of Cylinders

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled multiple illegal LPG storage and refilling units across the city, seizing a large number of cylinders and apprehending several individuals involved in the illicit operations.

Amritsar Police Uncover Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

Amritsar Police Uncover Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Amritsar police have dismantled a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module, arresting four individuals and seizing sophisticated weapons and ammunition.

Interstate Illegal Arms Network Busted In Delhi; Five Arrested

Interstate Illegal Arms Network Busted In Delhi; Five Arrested

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate illegal arms supply network linked to notorious gangs, arresting five individuals and seizing a significant cache of firearms and ammunition.

Delhi Police Nab Key Operative In Arms Trafficking Module

Delhi Police Nab Key Operative In Arms Trafficking Module

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Praveen Kumar, a key operative linked to a transnational arms trafficking and terror module. Kumar, an associate of gangster Rohit Chaudhary, is accused of being a 'receiver' for the module backed by Pakistan's ISI. The arrest brings the total number of accused in the case to 14.

JK cardiologist suspended for operating on healthy hearts

JK cardiologist suspended for operating on healthy hearts

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

A doctor in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, has been suspended following an inquiry into alleged large-scale procedural irregularities, including a pacemaker implantation scam where nearly 50 per cent of evaluated patients underwent unnecessary advanced cardiac surgical procedures. The inquiry revealed fraudulent insurance claims, patient exploitation, and manipulation of medical records.

ACB Raids Illegal Mining Sites in Reasi, Udhampur Districts

ACB Raids Illegal Mining Sites in Reasi, Udhampur Districts

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Jammu and Kashmir has intensified its efforts to combat illegal mining, conducting raids in Reasi and Udhampur districts and seizing critical evidence.

Uttarakhand Factory Making Fake Medicines Sealed

Uttarakhand Factory Making Fake Medicines Sealed

Rediff.com23 May 2026

An illegal factory in Kotdwar, Uttarakhand, allegedly involved in producing fake medicines, has been sealed following a joint operation by the Uttarakhand STF and other departments.

Kerala Police Arrest Two Bangladeshi Women For Illegal Stay

Kerala Police Arrest Two Bangladeshi Women For Illegal Stay

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Two Bangladeshi women staying illegally in India have been arrested in Karyavattom, Kerala, suspected of involvement in a prostitution racket. The arrests followed a raid by Kazhakoottam police, acting on a tip-off from the Kerala Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS).

Kerala Police Arrest Two Bangladeshi Women For Illegal Stay

Kerala Police Arrest Two Bangladeshi Women For Illegal Stay

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Two Bangladeshi women staying illegally in India have been arrested in Karyavattom, Kerala, suspected of involvement in a prostitution racket. The arrests followed a raid by Kazhakoottam police, acting on a tip-off from the Kerala Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS).

Huge Arms Cache Recovered In Manipur Joint Operation

Huge Arms Cache Recovered In Manipur Joint Operation

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Security forces in Manipur have seized a large cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives in joint operations in the Senapati and Churachandpur districts, disrupting illegal arms supply networks and deterring insurgent activities.

Gurugram Police Uncover Philippines-Linked Cyber-Fraud Operation

Gurugram Police Uncover Philippines-Linked Cyber-Fraud Operation

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

Gurugram police have dismantled a cyber-fraud gang with links to the Philippines, arresting a key operative involved in the distribution of illegal SIM boxes used for cybercrimes.

Haryana Police Launch 'Operation Lagam' To Curb Social Media Hooliganism

Haryana Police Launch 'Operation Lagam' To Curb Social Media Hooliganism

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Haryana Police in Palwal have launched 'Operation Lagam' to curb rowdiness and anti-social behaviour, registering six cases related to promotion of 'gangster culture' on social media. A special cell monitors social media, counselling users and removing offending content. Road safety measures have also been implemented, penalising traffic violators.

Kerala Spa Raid: Bangladeshi Women Detained, Illegal Activities Suspected

Kerala Spa Raid: Bangladeshi Women Detained, Illegal Activities Suspected

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Two women suspected to be Bangladeshi nationals were detained from a spa in Edapazhanji, Kerala. Police suspect the spa may have been involved in illegal activities, and further investigation is underway.

How Meerut Police Busted An Illegal Arms Factory Hidden Under A Bed

How Meerut Police Busted An Illegal Arms Factory Hidden Under A Bed

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Police in Meerut busted an illegal arms manufacturing factory concealed in the basement of a house, with the entrance hidden under a double bed. Eleven people were arrested, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the network involved.

Interstate Counterfeit Mobile Phone Operation Busted in Delhi

Interstate Counterfeit Mobile Phone Operation Busted in Delhi

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate racket involved in assembling and selling counterfeit mobile phones, arresting two men and seizing a large quantity of fake devices and components.

Delhi University Student Held In Illegal Arms Bust

Delhi University Student Held In Illegal Arms Bust

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A Delhi University's School of Open Learning undergraduate student was arrested after police busted an illegal arms gang operating in the Delhi-NCR region.

Six Arrested For Illegal Hunting In Telangana Forests

Six Arrested For Illegal Hunting In Telangana Forests

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Six individuals, including a professional shooter, have been arrested in Telangana for illegally hunting wild animals using airguns in the Shadnagar and Makthal forest areas.

Security Forces Destroy Illegal Bunkers In Manipur

Security Forces Destroy Illegal Bunkers In Manipur

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Security forces in Manipur destroyed six illegal bunkers in Kangpokpi district and recovered arms and explosives near the India-Myanmar border.

Maharashtra Man Arrested for Possessing Illegal Firearm

Maharashtra Man Arrested for Possessing Illegal Firearm

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Police in Beed, Maharashtra, have arrested a man for allegedly possessing a country-made pistol following a tip-off and subsequent raid on his eatery.

Why Arcadia Mayor Is Pleading Guilty As Illegal China Agent

Why Arcadia Mayor Is Pleading Guilty As Illegal China Agent

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The mayor of Arcadia, California, Eileen Wang, has agreed to plead guilty for acting as an illegal agent of China, according to the US Department of Justice. Wang, along with her then-fiance, Yaoning 'Mike' Sun, were charged with promoting pro-China propaganda in the US at the behest of Chinese government officials.

Manipur Security Operation: Bunkers Destroyed, IEDs Seized

Manipur Security Operation: Bunkers Destroyed, IEDs Seized

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Security forces in Manipur have destroyed 21 illegal bunkers in Ukhrul district and seized 13 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Tengnoupal district during recent operations.

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.

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.

Gangster Kaushal Chaudhary's Aides Face Charges Over Illegal Dairy

Gangster Kaushal Chaudhary's Aides Face Charges Over Illegal Dairy

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Two associates of jailed gangster Kaushal Chaudhary have been booked for allegedly operating an illegal cattle dairy on public land in Gurugram, Haryana. The charges include extortion and illegal encroachment.