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Jharkhand Police Rescue Abducted Boy, Arrest Three Kidnappers

Jharkhand Police Rescue Abducted Boy, Arrest Three Kidnappers

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Police in Jharkhand's Koderma district rescued an abducted boy and arrested three kidnappers. The abduction was orchestrated by the boy's brother-in-law, who wanted to marry the boy's elder sister.

Amritsar Police Busts Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Ring

Amritsar Police Busts Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Ring

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Amritsar Police have successfully dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling module, arresting five individuals and recovering a cache of sophisticated pistols and live cartridges.

5 Indians kidnapped in Mali as Al Qaeda-linked outfit closes in

5 Indians kidnapped in Mali as Al Qaeda-linked outfit closes in

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The embassy of India in Bamako said it was "aware of the unfortunate incident" involving the kidnapping of five Indian nationals in Mali on November 6 and is working closely with local authorities and the concerned company to ensure their "safe release as quickly as possible."

India's Myanmar Challenge And Hlaing's Promises

India's Myanmar Challenge And Hlaing's Promises

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

To get its act going in Myanmar, India would need very dynamic diplomacy and not the lazy all-eggs-in-one-basket approach, points out Subir Bhaumik.

US Embassy in Baghdad warns of possible attack within 48 hours

US Embassy in Baghdad warns of possible attack within 48 hours

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

In a post on X, the embassy said such groups 'may intend to conduct attacks in central Baghdad in the next 24-48 hours', raising concerns over the safety of US citizens and installations in Iraq.

UP Man, Parents Face Charges Over Forced Conversion, Marriage

UP Man, Parents Face Charges Over Forced Conversion, Marriage

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A married man and his parents have been booked for allegedly abducting a girl student from Kolkata, forcing her to convert to another religion, and then marrying her, a senior police officer said on Friday.

Former Uttar Pradesh Legislator Sentenced To Life In 46-Year-Old Murder Case

Former Uttar Pradesh Legislator Sentenced To Life In 46-Year-Old Murder Case

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A special MP-MLA court in Prayagraj sentenced former legislator Vijay Mishra and three others to life imprisonment in a 46-year-old murder case. The court convicted them under Section 302 (murder) of the Indian Penal Code and imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh on each convict.

Woman Murders Nephew To Frame Husband's Lover In Latur

Woman Murders Nephew To Frame Husband's Lover In Latur

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A woman in Latur, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly murdering her seven-year-old nephew in an attempt to frame her husband's lover. Police investigations revealed the motive behind the crime, leading to the arrest of the woman and a temple priest.

Real Estate Businessman Abducted After Car Ambush Near Bengaluru

Real Estate Businessman Abducted After Car Ambush Near Bengaluru

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A real estate businessman was allegedly kidnapped near Bengaluru after his car was ambushed and he was sprayed with a substance. Police are investigating the abduction and searching for the perpetrators.

Death Sentence for Three in 2019 Muzaffarnagar Lawyer Murder

Death Sentence for Three in 2019 Muzaffarnagar Lawyer Murder

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

A fast track court in Muzaffarnagar has sentenced three people to death and another to seven years' imprisonment for the abduction and murder of a lawyer in 2019.

Maharashtra Police Investigate Disappearance of 14-Year-Old Girl in Beed

Maharashtra Police Investigate Disappearance of 14-Year-Old Girl in Beed

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A 14-year-old girl has gone missing in the Beed district of Maharashtra, leading police to launch a kidnapping investigation. Separately, a 19-year-old woman missing since February 28 was found to have married.

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.

Job Scam Case: Delhi Court Questions Probe, Grants Bail to Accused

Job Scam Case: Delhi Court Questions Probe, Grants Bail to Accused

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has granted bail to two accused in an alleged job scam-cum-kidnapping case, citing gaps in the investigation and raising concerns about pre-trial detention.

Nagpur Youths Arrested for Murdering Boy in Ransom Plot

Nagpur Youths Arrested for Murdering Boy in Ransom Plot

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Three youths have been arrested in Nagpur for allegedly murdering a 14-year-old boy in a kidnapping for ransom plot.

Maharashtra Reunites Over 91,000 Missing Girls with Families

Maharashtra Reunites Over 91,000 Missing Girls with Families

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that over 91,000 missing girls have been traced and reunited with their families in the state over the past 13 years. Improvements in tracking mechanisms, police response, and criminal justice reforms have contributed to this success.

Viral Video Star's Marriage Probed Amid Minority Claims

Viral Video Star's Marriage Probed Amid Minority Claims

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

The National Commission for Scheduled Tribes has confirmed that a young woman from Madhya Pradesh, known for her viral videos, is a minor, leading to allegations of 'love Jihad' regarding her interfaith marriage.

How Gujarat Police Traced 701 Missing Persons Under Operation Milap

How Gujarat Police Traced 701 Missing Persons Under Operation Milap

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Gujarat Police traced 701 missing persons between May 7 and May 21 under 'Operation Milap' and reunited them with their families, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said.

Mom's ex-lover kidnaps boy to force her return

Mom's ex-lover kidnaps boy to force her return

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

A seven-year-old boy, allegedly kidnapped by his mother's former live-in partner in a bid to pressure her into returning to him, was rescued by police. The prime accused and his three associates have been arrested.

Property Dealer, Accomplice Arrested In Blackmail Plot

Property Dealer, Accomplice Arrested In Blackmail Plot

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Police in Lucknow have arrested a property dealer and his accomplice for allegedly abducting a man, intoxicating him, and recording objectionable videos to blackmail him into giving up his land.

Kathua Rape-Murder Case: Court Denies Bail To Accused

Kathua Rape-Murder Case: Court Denies Bail To Accused

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected bail for Shubham Sangra, the main accused in the 2018 rape and murder case of a minor nomad girl in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, citing the heinous nature of the crime.

Delhi Court: Prosecution Fails to Prove Forced Marriage of Minor

Delhi Court: Prosecution Fails to Prove Forced Marriage of Minor

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A Delhi court acquitted six individuals accused of kidnapping and forcing a minor girl into marriage, citing the prosecution's failure to prove the girl was taken from lawful guardianship or coerced into marriage.

Attack on Polio Team Injures Constable in Pakistan

Attack on Polio Team Injures Constable in Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A polio vaccination team in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province came under attack, resulting in injuries to a constable. In a separate incident, polio workers were abducted, highlighting the ongoing challenges in the country's efforts to eradicate polio.

10 Hindi Comedies Where The Dead Stole the Show

10 Hindi Comedies Where The Dead Stole the Show

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Death may be a tragic affair, but cinema has often found humour lurking even within the morbid.

Nurse Arrested In Telangana For Selling Newborn, Claiming Death

Nurse Arrested In Telangana For Selling Newborn, Claiming Death

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Four individuals, including a nurse, have been arrested in Telangana for allegedly selling a newborn baby after falsely informing the mother that the child died after birth.

Gangrape Conspiracy In Uttarakhand Busted, Mastermind Arrested

Gangrape Conspiracy In Uttarakhand Busted, Mastermind Arrested

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Police in Champawat, Uttarakhand, have arrested two people, including the alleged mastermind, in connection with a conspiracy to fabricate a gangrape case involving a minor girl. The accused are charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the POCSO Act.

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.

Delhi man held over fake police arrest in 40,000 robbery

Delhi man held over fake police arrest in 40,000 robbery

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

A 48-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly orchestrating a fake police arrest in west Delhi, leading to the kidnapping and robbery of two brothers who were relieved of Rs 40 lakh in cash and valuables.

Interstate Probe Uncovers Haryana Woman's Murder

Interstate Probe Uncovers Haryana Woman's Murder

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Police in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh have solved the murder of a 32-year-old woman from Ambala, whose partially-burnt body was found in a forest in Sirmaur district. The accused, a married man, has confessed to the crime, revealing a premeditated plan to dispose of the body after poisoning the victim.

Bangladeshi Nationals Top List Of Foreigners Arrested In India: NCRB

Bangladeshi Nationals Top List Of Foreigners Arrested In India: NCRB

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Bangladeshi nationals topped the list of foreign nationals arrested in India in 2024, according to the latest NCRB data, followed by Nigerians and Nepalis. West Bengal recorded the highest number of crimes committed by foreigners among states, while Delhi topped union territories.

Pakistani Security Forces Thwart TTP Attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistani Security Forces Thwart TTP Attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Pakistani security forces killed two terrorists from the banned TTP who attempted to attack an under-construction police station in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The terrorists clashed with police after demanding construction work stop and kidnapped workers and policemen, who were later released after negotiations. A separate incident in the area resulted in one death and three injuries from a mortar shell.

Delhi Constable Arrested In Rs 50 Lakh Robbery Case

Delhi Constable Arrested In Rs 50 Lakh Robbery Case

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A Delhi Police constable with a criminal history and six others have been arrested for the robbery of Rs 50 lakh in Delhi's Azad Market area. Police recovered most of the stolen money.

Thane Court Acquits Five in 2018 Murder Case Due to Lack of Evidence

Thane Court Acquits Five in 2018 Murder Case Due to Lack of Evidence

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted five men in a 2018 kidnapping and murder case, citing the prosecution's failure to establish a clear chain of circumstantial evidence.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu Review: The Force Has Lost Its Spark!

Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu Review: The Force Has Lost Its Spark!

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The Star Wars franchise as a whole has struggled creatively in recent years, and sadly, Grogu's cuteness alone is not enough to save the day, asserts Sreeju Sudhakaran.

8 Indians Arrested In California For Kidnapping

8 Indians Arrested In California For Kidnapping

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Eight gang members of Indian origin were arrested for kidnapping related incidents across San Joaquin county in California. In a major multi-agency operation, law enforcement officials executed five simultaneous search warrants across San Joaquin County and arrested these men. The operation resulted in the arrest of eight individuals: Dilpreet Singh, Arshpreet Singh, Amritpal Singh, Pavittar Singh, Gurtaj Singh, Manpreet Randhawa, Sarabjit Singh, and an individual identified only as Vishal. "All suspects were booked into the San Joaquin County Jail on a range of serious felony charges," said San Joaquin County Sherriff's office.

Why Delhi Continues To Top Juvenile Crime Stats

Why Delhi Continues To Top Juvenile Crime Stats

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Delhi continues to report the highest number of juvenile crime cases among metropolitan cities in India, according to the latest NCRB data for 2024. The city recorded 2,306 cases, with a crime rate of 42 per one lakh minors. Theft is the most common crime committed by juveniles.

Why Delhi Continues To Top Juvenile Crime Stats

Why Delhi Continues To Top Juvenile Crime Stats

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Delhi continues to report the highest number of juvenile crime cases among metropolitan cities in India, according to the latest NCRB data. The report highlights the types of crimes committed and the socio-economic background of the juveniles involved.

Delhi HC: Acquittal Upheld in POCSO Case Due to Lack of Age Proof

Delhi HC: Acquittal Upheld in POCSO Case Due to Lack of Age Proof

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The Delhi High Court has upheld the acquittal of a man accused of kidnapping and raping a minor, stating that a horoscope and vaccination card are insufficient proof of age for prosecution under the POCSO Act.

3 Indians Feared Kidnapped In Iran

3 Indians Feared Kidnapped In Iran

Rediff.com28 May 2025

While the embassy did not release the names of the missing Indians, media reports cited their names as Hushanpreet Singh (from Sangrur district), Amritpal Singh (from Hoshiarpur district) and Jaspal Singh (from Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district).

Uttar Pradesh Police Encounters: 3 Killed In Crackdown

Uttar Pradesh Police Encounters: 3 Killed In Crackdown

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Uttar Pradesh Police conducted 35 encounters across the state, resulting in the deaths of three alleged criminals, injuries to more than 36, and the arrest of over 60 suspects. The crackdown reflects the state government's zero-tolerance policy against crime and ongoing efforts to combat organised criminal networks.

BJP Calls for Jharkhand Shutdown Over Hazaribag Case

BJP Calls for Jharkhand Shutdown Over Hazaribag Case

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The BJP has called for a bandh (shutdown) in Jharkhand on April 3 to protest the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Hazaribag. The party is also protesting the overall law and order situation in the state.