Police in Hyderabad are investigating the murder of Tanuja, the wife of retired IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray. Investigators suspect the culprits, possibly Nepali nationals aided by a domestic worker, fled the city by train. Multiple teams are working to apprehend the suspects, and police have alerted forces in other states and the Sashastra Seema Bal.
Mumbai police are investigating the theft of 27 LPG cylinders from a delivery vehicle in Charkop, Kandivali (West), amid concerns about gas supply due to the conflict in West Asia.
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Mumbai, whose body was then transported to Chiplun for disposal. The investigation was launched after the victim's remains were discovered, leading to the swift apprehension of the suspects.
A man was arrested after an encounter with police in connection with the murder of his eight-year-old niece in Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh. The accused, Arun Kumar, was attempting to flee to Nepal when he was apprehended. He allegedly confessed to the crime and was shot in the leg during an attempt to escape from police custody.
A self-styled godman in Maharashtra's Dhule district has been arrested for allegedly strangling a woman after she resisted his sexual assault attempt and subsequently killing her male friend at his ashram.
A special court in Mumbai granted bail to two accused in the 2011 Mumbai triple bomb blasts case, citing their prolonged incarceration of nearly 15 years and violation of their right to a speedy trial.
A criminal with 50 cases registered against him in Maharashtra and Gujarat has been arrested by the Beed crime branch for alleged burglary at a mobile shop.
Thane police have solved the murder case of a 24-year-old civil engineer, Arbaz Khan, whose body was found in a drum in a nullah in Vasai. A nurse, Mehjabin Sheikh, and her brother have been arrested in connection with the crime, which stemmed from a failed extortion attempt.
An Army personnel is among four people arrested for allegedly honey-trapping, abducting and robbing a 72-year-old chartered accountant in Delhi.
A man was stabbed to death in Dahisar, Mumbai, following a dispute over motorcycle parking. The accused was arrested within an hour of the incident.
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) conducted raids at over 40 locations across the state, including Mumbai, targeting individuals connected to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti, who is accused of influencing Indian youth towards anti-national activities through social media.
A history-sheeter, wanted in connection with a 2023 attempted murder and extortion case involving an organised crime syndicate, was arrested at Mumbai's international airport after arriving from Dubai.
Mumbai police have returned stolen, lost, and seized property valued at over Rs 2 crore to their rightful owners, including gold and 800 mobile phones, recovered from various theft and house-breaking cases.
The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has arrested a man in connection with the recovery of an improvised explosive device (IED) at a private hospital in Pune.
A woman was arrested in Mumbra, Thane, for allegedly murdering her lover with the help of her relatives, stuffing his body in a drum, and disposing of it in a drain, mirroring a similar case in Meerut.
Police in Navi Mumbai have arrested three individuals suspected of breaking into a house and stealing gold and silver jewellery worth Rs 3.6 million. The arrests were made within 24 hours of the burglary.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has emphasised the need for the state police to enhance their preparedness in addressing modern challenges such as cybercrime and financial offences. He highlighted the importance of the police force in maintaining law and order and contributing to the state's economic progress during the closing ceremony of the 36th Maharashtra State Police Sports Competition.
A 72-year-old chartered accountant was robbed, assaulted, and kidnapped from his home in Delhi. Police have arrested two suspects after a 36-hour chase.
A Mumbai court has denied bail to an accused in the Baba Siddique murder case, citing sufficient evidence of conspiracy and involvement with an organised crime syndicate.
A special CBI court in Mumbai has convicted a retired bank manager and nine others in connection with a 2004 loan fraud case, sentencing them to prison terms ranging from one to five years.
A man was arrested for planting an improvised explosive device in a private hospital in Pune in an attempt to extort money from the facility, according to police.
A worker at Mumbai's Siddhivinayak temple has been arrested for allegedly stealing money from donation boxes. CCTV footage revealed the employee extracting currency notes from the boxes, leading to a police investigation.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured full cooperation in the CBI probe into the NEET paper leak case, following the arrest of a suspect from Nashik. The NEET (UG) 2024 exam was cancelled amid allegations of irregularities, leaving over 22 lakh medical aspirants anxious.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Pune district, Maharashtra. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured a fast-tracked trial and pushed for the death penalty for the accused, amid public outrage and protests.
Kanpur police have exposed a large-scale fake degree racket, arresting two individuals allegedly involved in supplying forged educational documents across multiple states. The operation uncovered fake marksheets, migration certificates, and degrees from various universities, raising concerns about the integrity of academic credentials and potential implications for employment and admissions.
A 32-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly strangling his wife following a domestic dispute at their home in Thane, Maharashtra.
A 28-year-old street vendor was stabbed to death in Mumbai's Mankhurd area, with CCTV footage of the incident circulating online. Police are investigating the murder.
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of a flour mill worker in Palghar district, Maharashtra. The accused, Akash Kumar Ashok Kumar Gupta, was apprehended with the help of local police and has confessed to the crime. The motive is still under investigation.
Police in Palghar district, Maharashtra, have arrested four individuals, including a scrap buyer, for allegedly stealing copper cables worth Rs 3.40 lakh from a building in Virar.
Mumbai police have filed a 1624-page chargesheet against 17 accused in connection with the firing incident at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's residence. The chargesheet was presented in a special MCOCA court, detailing the involvement of 15 arrested individuals and two wanted suspects linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
A police dog in Thane district, Maharashtra, played a crucial role in solving a murder case, leading to the arrest of a suspect with a criminal history from Mumbai.
A migrant labourer was arrested in Navi Mumbai for allegedly killing his first wife at a construction site in Palghar district, Maharashtra, following a dispute over an alleged extramarital affair.
Navi Mumbai police have arrested four individuals for allegedly killing a 31-year-old man suspected of theft. The victim, Sandeep Vishwakarma, was reported missing and later found dead with injuries sustained from an assault.
Navi Mumbai Police arrested a wanted criminal and his accomplice for allegedly selling narcotics under the guise of running a goat farm, seizing mephedrone valued at Rs 5.39 lakh.
A District Forest Officer in Tripura is under investigation after a large sum of cash was recovered at Agartala railway station from a relative, leading to a raid on the officer's residence.
Mumbai Police have arrested three men from Jharkhand for creating and selling fraudulent APK files used to scam people, particularly during a recent shortage of LPG cylinders.
Delhi recorded the highest number of murders linked to illicit relationships and love affairs among metropolitan cities, according to the latest figures of the NCRB.
The autopsy report of a four-year-old girl, allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered in Pune, indicates asphyxia as the cause of death. The accused, who has a criminal history, allegedly gagged the victim, leading to suffocation. The incident has sparked outrage and protests, with a SIT formed to investigate the case.
Salim Dola, a close associate of mafia kingpin Dawood Ibrahim and a key figure in his drug empire, has been deported to India from Istanbul following an intelligence operation.
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the Central Railway has arrested nine women for allegedly planning to commit dacoity on board the Siddheshwar Express in Maharashtra.
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