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'No need to provide Rana with Biryani': 26/11 hero

'No need to provide Rana with Biryani': 26/11 hero

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Mumbai 'Chai Wala' known as 'Chhotu' aka Mohammed Taufiq, whose alertness saved lives during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks stated that there is no need for India to provide Tahawwur Rana with cell and Biryani and facilities which were provided to Ajmal Kasab, one of the terrorists involved in Mumbai attacks.

Islamic preacher booked for hate speech taken to Gujarat

Islamic preacher booked for hate speech taken to Gujarat

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

The Gujarat police have arrested Islamic preacher Mufti Salman Azhari from Mumbai in connection with an FIR registered against him for allegedly delivering a hate speech and are bringing him back to the state, an official said on Monday.

Mumbai bids farewell to Ganpati Bappa amid rain, bomb threat

Mumbai bids farewell to Ganpati Bappa amid rain, bomb threat

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Faithfuls thronged the streets of Mumbai for immersion processions of Ganesh idols on Anant Chaturdashi, marking the end of the 10-day Ganpati festival.

Scrap deal who provided money to Baba Siddique shooters arrested

Scrap deal who provided money to Baba Siddique shooters arrested

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Baba Siddique murder: Pune scrap shop owner held

Explosion inside mosque in Maha's Beed, 2 arrested

Explosion inside mosque in Maha's Beed, 2 arrested

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

During the Gudhi Padwa festival, Hindus visit Hazrat Sayyad Badshah Dargah near the mosque, a villager said.

One cop was with Siddique during attack; 15 probe teams fanned out of Maha

One cop was with Siddique during attack; 15 probe teams fanned out of Maha

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

He clarified that Siddique was provided a non-categorised security and was allotted three police constables.

College student gang-raped at Odisha beach; minors among 10 held

College student gang-raped at Odisha beach; minors among 10 held

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The incident happened on Sunday night when the woman, an undergraduate student at a private college, went to the beach along with her boyfriend, who is a classmate, on the occasion of the Raja festival, they said.

Antwerp court clears fugitive jeweller Mehul Choksi's extradition

Antwerp court clears fugitive jeweller Mehul Choksi's extradition

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

A court in Antwerp on Friday cleared the extradition of fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi, noting that his arrest by the Belgian authorities on India's request was valid, officials in the know of the development said.

Gangster Prasad Pujari brought back to India from China

Gangster Prasad Pujari brought back to India from China

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Pujari is allegedly involved in eight serious cases in Mumbai, including firing, extortion and murder. A resident of Tagore Nagar in Vikhroli, he had fled from the country years ago. He had allegedly targeted builders and businessmen in eastern Mumbai, the crime branch official said.

How Pune duo hatched the plan to kill Baba Siddique

How Pune duo hatched the plan to kill Baba Siddique

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The conspiracy to kill Nationalist Congress Party leader and former Maharashtra minister Baba Siddique was hatched in Pune and shooters were provided with a photo and a flex banner for the target identification, police said on Monday.

May entrust probe into digital arrest cases to CBI: SC

May entrust probe into digital arrest cases to CBI: SC

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court is considering entrusting the CBI with the investigation into digital arrest cases, citing the magnitude and pan-India spread of such crimes. The court has sought details of FIRs registered in different states and union territories and is monitoring the progress of the investigation.

Engineer arrested for post on bomb threat at Ambani wedding

Engineer arrested for post on bomb threat at Ambani wedding

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

The Mumbai police were on high alert after an X user @ffsfir wrote a post about the potential threat which reads like "My mind is wondering shamelessly that half the world would go upside down tomorrow after a bomb went off at the Ambani wedding. trillions of dollars in one pin code."

NCP-SP leaders behind minister Gore's extortion case: Fadnavis

NCP-SP leaders behind minister Gore's extortion case: Fadnavis

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has alleged that leaders of the opposition Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) were involved in a "conspiracy" against his cabinet colleague Jaykumar Gore in a case involving a woman. Fadnavis said there was proof of communication between NCP leaders Supriya Sule and Rohit Pawar, and one of the accused in the case where three persons, including the woman, have been arrested for trying to extort money from Gore. He also pointed to Gore's acquittal more than five years ago in a case involving the woman's allegations of harassment. Fadnavis emphasized that opposition and ruling parties are political opponents and not enemies. The CM also criticized the behavior of some opposition members in the state assembly, accusing them of insulting the House and pressuring ministers.

Social media post hints at Bishnoi gang link to Baba Siddique murder

Social media post hints at Bishnoi gang link to Baba Siddique murder

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

According to a police official, they have come across a viral post on social media in the name of an alleged member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claiming responsibility for Baba Siddique's murder.

Labour contractor helped police arrest Saif attacker from Thane

Labour contractor helped police arrest Saif attacker from Thane

Rediff.com19 Jan 2025

A Bangladeshi national, Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir (30), has been arrested for stabbing Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan at his residence in Mumbai. The Mumbai police apprehended the accused after a two-day manhunt with the help of a labour contractor who provided crucial information. The attacker was tracked down to a labour camp in Thane. Khan, who underwent emergency surgery, is recovering and may be discharged soon.

Mumbai police search Tapi river for Salman's home shooting pistol

Mumbai police search Tapi river for Salman's home shooting pistol

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Based on the technical surveillance, they were apprehended on April 16 from a temple premises at Mata No Madh near Bhuj town in Gujarat by joint teams of the Mumbai and Kutch police.

20-year-old raped on Mumbai local train, accused arrested after 8 hours

20-year-old raped on Mumbai local train, accused arrested after 8 hours

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

A 20-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by a 40-year-old man in the ladies' compartment of a moving Mumbai local train when she was travelling alone on Wednesday morning. The accused was arrested after nearly eight hours of the incident, a GRP official said.

Following gangsters' profile? Police is watching you

Following gangsters' profile? Police is watching you

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

The Delhi Police has announced that it will be monitoring the social media activity of gangsters and criminals, including those who like, share, or follow their posts and profiles. The police will be creating lists of those who follow gangsters and will be investigating their associations. They will also be monitoring social media profiles for individuals who post pictures or videos with firearms. The police are concerned that gangsters are targeting juveniles and young people for recruitment and are urging parents to monitor their children's online activity.

CCTV grab shows suspect in Saif's stabbing

CCTV grab shows suspect in Saif's stabbing

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Actor Saif Ali Khan was attacked with a knife at his Mumbai apartment, leaving him grievously injured. The intruder, captured on CCTV footage, is seen escaping through the staircase. Police are examining the footage and have formed several teams to apprehend the suspect. Khan was operated upon at Lilavati Hospital to remove a piece of knife lodged in his spine. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Thursday after the intruder gained entry into Khan's flat. The actor's representatives described the incident as a "burglary attempt." Police are investigating whether the intruder entered the building earlier in the night.

5 held for providing firearms, logistic support to Siddique shooters

5 held for providing firearms, logistic support to Siddique shooters

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The total number of arrests in the sensational case now stands at nine, while three key persons are on the run.

Prez Murmu visits Odisha harassment victim at AIIMS; principal held

Prez Murmu visits Odisha harassment victim at AIIMS; principal held

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The principal of a college in Odisha was arrested after a student set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment. The incident has sparked protests and political tensions in the state.

Siddique murder: Late-night calls by 4 friends help arrest main shooter

Siddique murder: Late-night calls by 4 friends help arrest main shooter

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

The Mumbai Crime Branch and the Uttar Pradesh police Special Task Force arrested Gautam along with Anurag Kashyap, Gyan Prakash Tripathi, Akash Srivastava and Akhilendra Pratap Singh on Sunday in Uttar Pradesh's Nanpara area, near the Nepal border.

Delhi police target hotels as criminals gangs go on overdrive

Delhi police target hotels as criminals gangs go on overdrive

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

In response to escalating crime rates in Delhi, including extortion attempts and gang-related violence, the Delhi Police has launched a comprehensive crackdown. This includes stringent checks at hotels and guest houses to verify the identities of guests, as well as verification of local criminals and juveniles. The police have also intensified raids on suspected hideouts of jailed gangsters and their associates. This initiative is being implemented across all 15 police districts and over 180 police stations in Delhi. The decision stems from recent incidents involving out-of-state criminals who used hotels as bases for their criminal activities, highlighting the urgency of proactive measures to curb crime.

Cops reveal why Sonam's alleged lover did not travel to Meghalaya

Cops reveal why Sonam's alleged lover did not travel to Meghalaya

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Raja Raghuvanshi's wife Sonam (25), allegedly involved in the murder of her husband, surrendered before the Nandganj Police Station in Ghazipur district in adjoining Uttar Pradesh and was later placed under arrest, according to the Meghalaya police.

Was The Attack On Saif Waiting To Happen?

Was The Attack On Saif Waiting To Happen?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

How did the thug access Saif Ali Khan's home?

Duo fired outside Salman's house to kill him: Police

Duo fired outside Salman's house to kill him: Police

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

The Mumbai police's crime branch on Tuesday submitted to a local court that the two arrested accused opened fire outside Bollywood superstar Salman Khan's house 'in an attempt to kill him'.

Blood samples of Porsche juvenile's mother collected for DNA tests

Blood samples of Porsche juvenile's mother collected for DNA tests

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

The blood samples of the mother of the juvenile allegedly involved in the May 19 Pune Porsche crash case were collected on Monday for DNA testing, a police official said.

Canadian security officer meets Gujarat cops over deaths near US border

Canadian security officer meets Gujarat cops over deaths near US border

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Three Gujarat-based "illegal immigration" agents, who facilitated the family's ill-fated journey, were later arrested.

Parliament scuffle: Cops to call Rahul Gandhi for questioning

Parliament scuffle: Cops to call Rahul Gandhi for questioning

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

A day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was booked in connection with a scuffle on the Parliament premises, sources said police are likely to record the statements of the two injured MPs on Friday and may also call the opposition leader for questioning.

Kolkata rape: CBI to conduct polygraph test on ex-principal

Kolkata rape: CBI to conduct polygraph test on ex-principal

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

A special court in Kolkata on Thursday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a polygraph test on former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh and four other doctors in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee at the hospital, officials said.

Gujarat RTI activist injured, son killed by illegal sand mining accused

Gujarat RTI activist injured, son killed by illegal sand mining accused

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

A 24-year-old man was killed and his father, a Right to Information activist, was grievously injured after a man accused of illegal sand mining allegedly rammed their scooter with his SUV in Gujarat's Kutch district.

After 30+ hrs, 20 teams at work, still no sign of Saif's attacker

After 30+ hrs, 20 teams at work, still no sign of Saif's attacker

Rediff.com17 Jan 2025

Evidence has been collected from Khan's home and the building with the help of forensic teams and the dog squad and searches were conducted at many places in Mumbai to track down the attacker, he said.

Mumbai cops move court for withdrawing fake TRP case involving Arnab Goswami

Mumbai cops move court for withdrawing fake TRP case involving Arnab Goswami

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The chargesheet cited Goswami's alleged acceptance of his WhatsApp chat with Dasgupta as crucial evidence to indict him in the case.

Mumbai Islamic preacher gets bail in hate speech case

Mumbai Islamic preacher gets bail in hate speech case

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

A court in Gujarat's Junagadh district on Wednesday granted bail to Islamic preacher Mufti Salman Azhari and two others in connection with a 'hate speech' case registered against them.

Bilkis Bano convicts surrender at Godhra jail

Bilkis Bano convicts surrender at Godhra jail

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

The 11 convicts are Bakabhai Vohania, Bipin Chandra Joshi, Kesarbhai Vohania, Govind Nai, Jaswant Nai, Mitesh Bhatt, Pradeep Mordhiya, Radheshyam Shah, Rajubhai Soni, Ramesh Chandana and Shailesh Bhatt.

40 Delhi schools get bomb threat, $30,000 demand

40 Delhi schools get bomb threat, $30,000 demand

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Around 40 schools in Delhi received a bomb threat mail Monday morning with the sender demanding US

Alleged 'PMO conman' Kiran Patel's wife held in Ahmedabad cheating case

Alleged 'PMO conman' Kiran Patel's wife held in Ahmedabad cheating case

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The wife of alleged conman Kiran Patel, who was held in Jammu and Kashmir for posing as a top official in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), was arrested on Tuesday for trying to usurp a senior citizen's bungalow in Ahmedabad, officials said.

Mumbai youth arrested on charges of promoting enmity through his tweets

Mumbai youth arrested on charges of promoting enmity through his tweets

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

The accused, Rizwan Toufique Rahman Shaikh, a resident of KC Marg in Bandra (West), was apprehended by the Unit -9 of the Mumbai crime branch on Tuesday night, he said.

Aadhaar, bike documents helped cops identify Salman home shooters

Aadhaar, bike documents helped cops identify Salman home shooters

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

After identifying the duo, the police used human and technical intelligence to track them.

Manvat Murders Review: Sensational But Not Sickening

Manvat Murders Review: Sensational But Not Sickening

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The casting of Marathi theatre and screen actors gives Manvat Murders its stamp of authenticity, observes Deepa Gahlot.