A man allegedly involved in an international network trafficking job seekers from Jharkhand to cyber scam operations in Myanmar has been arrested in Mumbai.
Police in Jharkhand's Giridih district have busted a sex trafficking racket, rescuing two girls and arresting three individuals. The girls were allegedly forced into prostitution after being lured with the promise of jobs.
Police in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested four individuals for allegedly trafficking a woman after deceiving her with a false job offer. The victim was reportedly sold for Rs 1.5 lakh and subjected to confinement, abuse, and threats.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to police chiefs in Odisha and Uttar Pradesh following reports of a 17-year-old tribal girl being trafficked, sold, and sexually assaulted for two years in Jhansi. The NHRC has sought a detailed report on the investigation and steps for victim rehabilitation after allegations of inadequate police action in Jhansi.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against five individuals, including the alleged mastermind, in connection with the trafficking and cyber slavery of Indian youths in Cambodia.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued notices to the DGPs of Odisha and Uttar Pradesh, and the Dhenkanal district magistrate, seeking a detailed report on the alleged trafficking, sale, and sexual assault of a 17-year-old tribal girl from Odisha in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. The girl was reportedly trafficked with three others, subjected to prolonged sexual abuse, forced abortion, and sold before she managed to escape.
The CBI has raided multiple locations across India, arresting one person in Lucknow, as part of an investigation into the trafficking of Indian nationals to Southeast Asian countries for forced cyber fraud operations.
The apex women's association in Mizoram, Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm Pawl (MHIP), has strongly condemned the alleged trafficking and exploitation of women from the state under the guise of employment outside Mizoram. The organisation is pursuing the matter to ensure the accused receive stringent punishment under the law.
Police in Sahibganj, Jharkhand, rescued multiple minors from suspected trafficking operations at a railway station, arresting two individuals and placing the children under protective custody.
Mizoram police, in collaboration with Uttarakhand police, rescued five Mizo women, including two minors, from a sex trafficking racket operating under the guise of a spa in Rudrapur. Six individuals have been arrested, including the alleged mastermind and spa owner.
A Thane court acquitted a 26-year-old woman charged with child trafficking and running a prostitution racket, citing the prosecution's failure to prove she called the alleged victims for the flesh trade.
Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel in Jharkhand have rescued four minors, including a girl from Odisha, and arrested a man from Bihar for alleged human trafficking.
A 16-year-old girl from Jharkhand was rescued from Uttar Pradesh after being trafficked and allegedly sold for Rs 25,000. Police arrested two men in connection with the case.
The CBI has arrested an Indian national accused of trafficking citizens to cyber scam compounds in Myanmar, where they were forced to participate in cyber fraud.
The Bombay High Court has denied bail to a man accused of trafficking educated youth on the pretext of providing them jobs abroad, only to coerce them to carry out cyber fraud activities.
A suspended CISF constable was apprehended in Hyderabad for allegedly possessing and smuggling 158 kgs of dry ganja worth Rs 79 lakh. He reportedly misused his official ID to evade police checks and continued drug trafficking even after a previous arrest and suspension.
'Even lower middle class parents in cities opt for just one child. A son is a must.'
Bengaluru police have seized drugs worth over 36 crore and arrested 16 people, including four foreign nationals, in recent operations, according to Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara.
The Himachal Pradesh government is set to implement stringent measures, including mandatory drug testing for government jobs and 'bulldozer action' against drug smugglers, to combat the growing menace of 'chitta' (adulterated heroin) in the state.
The Centre has informed the Supreme Court that 217 Indian nationals reportedly joined the Russian armed forces, with 49 fatalities amid the Russia-Ukraine war, and efforts are underway to repatriate those who were misled.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has accused Pakistan of targeting the region's youth by flooding the streets with drugs, vowing to combat the menace and protect the younger generation.
The Centre informed the Supreme Court that ten Indians have died while fighting alongside Russian forces in the Russia-Ukraine war. The court is hearing a plea seeking the repatriation of Indians allegedly forced to fight.
TVK founder Vijay, upon becoming Chief Minister, approved free electricity units and special forces for women's safety and anti-drug efforts. He pledged a commitment to secularism and social justice, asserting his authority as the sole power centre.
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is shifting its focus from individual athletes to the criminal networks that supply performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), recognising that athletes are often victims of sophisticated doping operations.
A Haryana teenager who sought a job in the US via the 'dunki' route has allegedly died after being held captive by human traffickers in Guatemala, according to his family.
A Delhi Police constable has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a racket producing fake Police Clearance Certificates (PCCs). The investigation uncovered a network charging individuals for forged documents, highlighting concerns about corruption and security.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused the TMC of sheltering goons who torture women and promised citizenship to refugees in West Bengal. He highlighted the BJP's commitment to women's security by giving poll tickets to victims of violence.
Interpol's latest report reveals a significant surge in global financial fraud, driven by the increasing use of artificial intelligence by scamsters, resulting in losses of over USD 442 billion in 2025.
Police in Samba district attached a house belonging to a notorious drug peddler, Masoom Ali, under the NDPS Act. The property, valued at approximately Rs 40 lakh, was allegedly purchased with proceeds from illegal activities.
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal has criticised the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab, alleging a decline in law and order and accusing them of using financial schemes to sway voters ahead of elections.
The Indian government informed the Rajya Sabha that over 3,800 Indian nationals were deported from the US in 2025. The government is working with US authorities to ensure humane treatment during deportation operations and is taking action against illegal recruitment agents facilitating illegal immigration.
The women, aged between 18 and 31, were rescued from the New Jalpaiguri-Patna Capital Express late on Monday, they said.
The Supreme Court has directed the central government to investigate the possibility of a nationwide network or state-specific groups involved in the increasing number of missing children cases across India.
Donald Trump has appointed Markwayne Mullin as the new Secretary of Homeland Security, replacing Kristi Noem, who will take on the role of Special Envoy for 'The Shield of the Americas' initiative.
A court in Kerala has discharged five people in a case alleging the trafficking of three underage girls for domestic work, ruling that there was no evidence of threats, coercion or exploitation.
Gujarat police arrest a woman allegedly involved in trafficking job aspirants to Myanmar and Thailand for cyber slavery. The accused lured people with promises of high-paying jobs and forced them to work for international cyber crime syndicates.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other UDF MPs protest the arrest of Catholic nuns in Chhattisgarh, alleging religious persecution by the BJP government and demanding their immediate release.
Gujarat Police arrested an Indian national accused of running an international cyber slavery network operated by Chinese gangs from Myanmar and Cambodia. The accused allegedly supplied Indian workers to scam compounds where they were forced to commit cybercrimes.
A human trafficking racket spanning multiple states has been busted with the arrest of three persons in connection with the sale of a young girl from Meghalaya and her forced marriage in Rajasthan. Several other young women from the Northeast are believed to have met the same fate.
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