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Lashkar operative given Mumbai cops custody

Lashkar operative given Mumbai cops custody

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

An alleged Lashkar e Tayiba operative, Imran Shehzad, suspected to be involved in the November 26 terror attacks, was on Thursday remanded in police custody till January 22 by a local court in Mumbai

2 more held in UK tourist murder case

2 more held in UK tourist murder case

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

Raja Malusare and Ravindra Dalvi were arrested late on Sunday night from Malsai town in Roha tehsil of Raigad by the crime branch in connection with the murder of Stephen Bennett in December.

Teenage girl gang-raped at her home in Hyderabad; 6 held

Teenage girl gang-raped at her home in Hyderabad; 6 held

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Six people were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the rape of a 16-year-old girl at her house in Hyderabad, police said.

Bomb threat on flight: Accused hoped airline shuts, girlfriend shifts to Mumbai

Bomb threat on flight: Accused hoped airline shuts, girlfriend shifts to Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

This is the first arrest under the Act which came into force in July 2017, replacing the 1982 vintage law, according to which an accused can face a maximum punishment of life imprisonment till death and his properties can be confiscated, police said.

Guj blast verdict testimony to hard work, team spirit: Senior cops

Guj blast verdict testimony to hard work, team spirit: Senior cops

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

According to officers who were part of the probe, detecting a crime that was committed with proper planning, involving different modules working separately for a common cause, was a challenging task.

Flesh trade: Jammu beauty queen held

Flesh trade: Jammu beauty queen held

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

She and five others were booked for their alleged involvement in the production of pornographic CDs.

How Delhi police busted fake PMO website

How Delhi police busted fake PMO website

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

A 43-year-old man has been arrested by the Delhi police for allegedly being the mastermind behind a fake website of the Prime Minister's Office as sleuths claimed to have busted a racket operating fake government web portals.

Goa MLA, accused of raping minor girl, gets bail

Goa MLA, accused of raping minor girl, gets bail

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Monserratte, the girl's mother and another woman, Rosy Ferros, were granted bail following their arrest for allegedly selling her to the MLA for Rs 50 lakh.

Mulund blast case suspect detained

Mulund blast case suspect detained

Rediff.com7 May 2003

Samir Mulla is suspected to have planted the bomb in the local train, which exploded at the Mulund railway station, killing 11 and injuring 60.

We want to give Kejriwal protection, but his plans are secret: Gujarat cops

We want to give Kejriwal protection, but his plans are secret: Gujarat cops

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

The Kutch police lodged a case of rioting against a mob of 40 to 50 men, who allegedly stopped the convoy of Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday and attacked his car.

Mahadev app owner detained in Dubai, to be deported to India

Mahadev app owner detained in Dubai, to be deported to India

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Uppal, 43, was detained last week in that country and the ED authorities are in touch with the Dubai authorities to get him deported to India, they said.

Activist Teesta Setalvad detained day after SC ruling on 2002 riots

Activist Teesta Setalvad detained day after SC ruling on 2002 riots

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

The action came after Amit Shah accused Teesta of giving baseless information to the police about the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Mulund blast case: Two suspects picked up

Mulund blast case: Two suspects picked up

Rediff.com25 Apr 2003

The two are being interrogated in regard to their alleged role in the conspiracy to create a powerful explosion in a local train in Mulund\n\nRailway Station on March 13 in which 11 persons died.

Lakadbaggha Review: Shocking Climax

Lakadbaggha Review: Shocking Climax

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Lakadbaggha takes up too many issues and does not do justice to them, points out Deepa Gahlot.

Param Bir damaged cops' image, says CID, seeks NBW against ex-Mumbai CP

Param Bir damaged cops' image, says CID, seeks NBW against ex-Mumbai CP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

A court in Mumbai on Tuesday remanded two police officers in the custody of the Maharashtra criminal investigation department in a case of alleged extortion in which former Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh is one of the accused.

NIA raids in Delhi, 3 states against terrorist-gangster-drug smuggler nexus

NIA raids in Delhi, 3 states against terrorist-gangster-drug smuggler nexus

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Those covered under the raids also included gangsters involved in the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala.

600 cops, sniffer dogs scanned JNU campus, still clueless about Najeeb

600 cops, sniffer dogs scanned JNU campus, still clueless about Najeeb

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

The sniffer dogs failed to make any headway and stopped after circling around in the hostel.

Delhi riots: 1 held for sweet shop employee's killing

Delhi riots: 1 held for sweet shop employee's killing

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

Negi's decapitated and charred body was found in Brahmpuri on February 26. On February 24 afternoon, Negi had gone for a nap to a nearby building that served as a storage space for the sweet shop. Around 3 pm, a mob gathered near the shop and started throwing stones. The building was set on fire around 11.30 pm.

Vikas Dubey's close aide killed in encounter, 6 held

Vikas Dubey's close aide killed in encounter, 6 held

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

Amar Dubey, who carried a reward of Rs 25,000, was killed in an encounter in Maudaha village in Hamirpur district.

Guj man who was held for posing as PMO official booked for house grab bid

Guj man who was held for posing as PMO official booked for house grab bid

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Patel, a resident of the Ghodasar area of the city, was arrested by the Jammu and Kashmir police earlier this month from a five-star hotel in Srinagar after the authorities grew suspicious about his activities.

'What can the BJP do if our opponents ran away from the Surat battlefield?'

'What can the BJP do if our opponents ran away from the Surat battlefield?'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

'Can we force somebody to contest and fight an election when they don't want to contest an election?'

Ex-Cong mayor named accused in B'luru violence case

Ex-Cong mayor named accused in B'luru violence case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

The Central Crime Branch probing the August 11 violence in Bengaluru over an alleged inflammatory social media post, has filed a preliminary chargesheet in a local court, naming former Congress mayor R Sampath Raj as an accused.

Prime accused in Malvani hooch tragedy held in Ahmedabad

Prime accused in Malvani hooch tragedy held in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

A key accused in Malvani hooch tragedy, which claimed over a hundred lives, was arrested by Ahmedabad police.

Payal Tadvi suicide: All 3 accused docs sent to judicial custody

Payal Tadvi suicide: All 3 accused docs sent to judicial custody

Rediff.com31 May 2019

The accused -- Bhakti Mehere, Hema Ahuja and Ankita Khandelwal -- were arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of doctor Payal Tadvi by tormenting her with casteist slurs.

How Banks Plan To Tackle 'Mule' Fraud

How Banks Plan To Tackle 'Mule' Fraud

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'A mule operates someone else's account to transfer illegal money.'

Param Bir told me not to collect money for anyone: Waze to commission

Param Bir told me not to collect money for anyone: Waze to commission

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

Dismissed police official Sachin Waze on Friday told an inquiry commission here that IPS officer Param Bir Singh had advised him not to indulge in the "illegal activity of collecting money" for anyone.

After almost 16 yrs, 2002 Gulberg Society massacre accused arrested

After almost 16 yrs, 2002 Gulberg Society massacre accused arrested

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Ashish Pandey was arrested from Aslali locality by Crime Branch sleuths.

3-day police custody for Ashish Mishra in Lakhimpur case

3-day police custody for Ashish Mishra in Lakhimpur case

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

Union minister of state (MoS) for home affairs Ajay Mishra Teni's son Ashish Mishra, who has been accused in Lakhimpur Kheri incident, has been sent to three-day police remand with conditions on Monday.

Minor rape case: Goa MLA's remand extended

Minor rape case: Goa MLA's remand extended

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The mother of the girl and another woman Rosy Ferros have also been arrested for selling the victim to the St Cruz lawmaker for Rs 50 lakh.

NIA questions 2 Congress MLAs over Bengaluru violence

NIA questions 2 Congress MLAs over Bengaluru violence

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Three people were killed after police opened fire on the night of August 11 to quell a mob that went on a rampage in a city locality, irked over a social media post allegedly put out by a Congress legislator's relative.

Espionage case: Police raids petrochemical firm in Noida

Espionage case: Police raids petrochemical firm in Noida

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

Delhi Police Crime Branch raided the office of a petrochemical co.

Preeti Rathi acid attack-murder case: Accused convicted

Preeti Rathi acid attack-murder case: Accused convicted

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Rathi, who hailed from Delhi, had died of multiple organ failure after Panwar allegedly threw acid on her in May 2013.

Arnab 'paid lakhs' to ex-BARC CEO to rig TRPs: Police

Arnab 'paid lakhs' to ex-BARC CEO to rig TRPs: Police

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'Dasgupta misused his official position and manipulated TRP of specific news channels broadcast by ARG Outlier Media Pvt Ltd such as Republic Bharat Hindi and Republic TV English,' the police alleged in its remand note.

Gujarat Dalit protests: 1 cop killed in attack, buses targetted

Gujarat Dalit protests: 1 cop killed in attack, buses targetted

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The Dalits are protesting against the brutal assault on fellow community members on July 11 for allegedly skinning a cow in Una in Gir-Somnath district.

Juveniles among 22 held for Hanuman Jayanti violence in Jahangirpuri

Juveniles among 22 held for Hanuman Jayanti violence in Jahangirpuri

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Police said there was stone-pelting and some vehicles were also torched during the clashes between two communities Saturday evening.

AAP worker suicide: Another party MLA, 7 others arrested

AAP worker suicide: Another party MLA, 7 others arrested

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Aam Aadmi Party legislator from Narela Sharad Chauhan has been arrested by police in connection with the suicide of a woman worker of the ruling party.

Lakhimpur Kheri: SIT quizzes Ajay Mishra for over 9 hours

Lakhimpur Kheri: SIT quizzes Ajay Mishra for over 9 hours

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Union Minister Ajay Mishra's son Ashish Mishra on Saturday appeared before the special investigation team (SIT) formed in connection with the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case.

Hooch tragedy: NHRC notice to Maha Govt, Mumbai Police

Hooch tragedy: NHRC notice to Maha Govt, Mumbai Police

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The NHRC has issued notices to Maharashtra Government and the Mumbai police commissioner over the hooch tragedy which has claimed over 100 lives so far.

Hooch Tragedy, BSP Leader Killing: Stalin On Shaky Ground

Hooch Tragedy, BSP Leader Killing: Stalin On Shaky Ground

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Wednesday's Vikravandi by-election has become a referendum on the Stalin government, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Tehelka' case: Photographs of journalist Tejpal assaulted circulated

'Tehelka' case: Photographs of journalist Tejpal assaulted circulated

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

The former woman journalist with Tehelka, who has accused the magazine's founder editor Tarun Tejpal of sexually assaulting her, has complained to the Goa police that a "systematic and virulent campaign" has been launched to falsify facts and the truth in the case.