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Notorious Criminal Sonu Injured In Delhi Police Encounter

Notorious Criminal Sonu Injured In Delhi Police Encounter

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

A man with 17 criminal cases, identified as Sonu, was injured in a police encounter near Moolchand Metro station in New Delhi after he allegedly opened fire on officers. Police had laid a trap based on a tip-off, and Sonu was apprehended after sustaining a bullet injury to his leg. His arrest has helped solve six snatching cases.

How Delhi Police Cracked Illegal Firearms Supply Ring

How Delhi Police Cracked Illegal Firearms Supply Ring

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an illegal firearms supply network linked to a robbery attempt at a liquor shop in Paharganj, arresting one man and uncovering the supply chain of the weapon used in the crime.

RTI Activist Murdered In Punjab; Police Investigate

RTI Activist Murdered In Punjab; Police Investigate

Rediff.com30 May 2026

An RTI activist, Simaranjit Singh, was shot dead near Maheru village in Punjab. Police have launched an investigation and are scanning CCTV footage to identify the assailants.

UP Man Arrested For Alleged Links To Pak Terror Network

UP Man Arrested For Alleged Links To Pak Terror Network

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested a man from Azamgarh for allegedly working for a terror network linked to Pakistani gangster Shahzad Bhatti and Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI).

Man Arrested With Illegal Firearms In West Bengal

Man Arrested With Illegal Firearms In West Bengal

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A 21-year-old man was arrested in West Bengal's Malda district for possession of illegal firearms and ammunition. Police are investigating the source of the weapons and potential links to interstate gangs.

Illegal Arms Factory Busted In Bihar, Five Arrested

Illegal Arms Factory Busted In Bihar, Five Arrested

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Police in Bihar have busted an illegal arms manufacturing unit and arrested five people. The factory was operating in an underground chamber beneath a paper plate manufacturing unit. Semi-finished pistols, pistol bodies, and manufacturing machines were seized.

Punjab Police Uncovers Arms, Drug Smuggling Operation

Punjab Police Uncovers Arms, Drug Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Punjab Police arrested a suspect linked to an alleged firearms and narcotics trafficking module, recovering seven sophisticated pistols and 2.1 kg of heroin.

Esha Singh secures gold, sets world record at ISSF World Cup

Esha Singh secures gold, sets world record at ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Esha Singh won gold in the women's 25m pistol final at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, setting a new world record score of 43. This is India's first medal at the Munich World Cup.

Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Ring

Amritsar Police Bust Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Ring

Rediff.com27 May 2026

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

Saurabh Chaudhary, Sakshi Padekar Secure Shooting Championship Wins

Saurabh Chaudhary, Sakshi Padekar Secure Shooting Championship Wins

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Saurabh Chaudhary and Sakshi Sunil Padekar won titles in the men's 10m air pistol and women's 50m rifle 3 positions events respectively at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship.

Man Arrested After Allegedly Opening Fire In Delhi Argument

Man Arrested After Allegedly Opening Fire In Delhi Argument

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A 37-year-old man has been arrested in northeast Delhi's Maujpur area for allegedly opening fire during an argument with labourers. Police recovered a semi-automatic pistol and live cartridges from the accused, who has a prior criminal record.

Faridabad Police Nab Wanted Criminal After Shootout

Faridabad Police Nab Wanted Criminal After Shootout

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Faridabad police arrested a wanted criminal, Sandeep alias Chenta, after a brief encounter in which he sustained a bullet injury to his leg. The arrest followed a tip-off that the accused was planning another crime.

Two Wanted Bihar Criminals Arrested After Rishikesh Police Encounter

Two Wanted Bihar Criminals Arrested After Rishikesh Police Encounter

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Two wanted criminals from Bihar were arrested in Rishikesh following a police encounter. The accused, identified as Aamir and Anwarul Haq, sustained bullet injuries and were wanted for a recent shooting in Rishikesh and a fatal robbery in Bihar. The arrests occurred during a vehicle checking drive for the Char Dham Yatra.

Two Wanted Bihar Criminals Arrested After Rishikesh Police Encounter

Two Wanted Bihar Criminals Arrested After Rishikesh Police Encounter

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Two wanted criminals from Bihar were arrested in Rishikesh following a police encounter. The accused, identified as Aamir and Anwarul Haq, sustained bullet injuries and were wanted for a recent shooting in Rishikesh and a fatal robbery in Bihar. The arrests occurred during a vehicle checking drive for the Char Dham Yatra.

Gold medallist para-athlete shot dead in UP; fellow athlete held

Gold medallist para-athlete shot dead in UP; fellow athlete held

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A para-athlete has been arrested in Ghaziabad for allegedly shooting dead national-level para-athlete and gold medallist Chirag Tyagi, with police suspecting a revenge motive linked to a document verification complaint.

How Sakshi Padekar Fared At The ISSF World Cup

How Sakshi Padekar Fared At The ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Indian shooter Sakshi Padekar finished seventh in the 10m Air Rifle women's final at the ISSF World Cup in Munich. Serbia's Andelija Stevanovic won gold, while Japan's Nobata Misaki secured silver.

Man held in Hyderabad over ISI crime syndicate links

Man held in Hyderabad over ISI crime syndicate links

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A 22-year-old man was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly attempting to join a crime syndicate with links to Pakistan's ISI and trying to procure weapons.

Delhi Man Arrested In Shooting Case Over Old Dispute

Delhi Man Arrested In Shooting Case Over Old Dispute

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly shooting dead a 23-year-old youth in the Khajuri Khas area over an old enmity.

Delhi Police Arrest 19 In Rohini Arms Act Crackdown

Delhi Police Arrest 19 In Rohini Arms Act Crackdown

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Delhi Police arrested 19 people for Arms Act violations and 21 past offenders during 'Operation Shastra' in Rohini, recovering illegal weapons and seizing vehicles.

Uttar Pradesh Police Arrest Man For Wife's Murder After Encounter

Uttar Pradesh Police Arrest Man For Wife's Murder After Encounter

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

A 48-year-old man, Shiv Bhole, accused of strangling his wife to death in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested following a police encounter where he sustained a gunshot injury. The accused, previously convicted for murder, confessed to the crime.

Mumbai Police Uncover Mephedrone Lab, Seize Drugs Worth Crores

Mumbai Police Uncover Mephedrone Lab, Seize Drugs Worth Crores

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Mumbai Police's Anti-Narcotics Cell dismantled a mephedrone manufacturing lab in Agripada, seizing over 14 kg of the drug worth approximately Rs 50.74 crore and arresting three individuals.

Jaspal Rana's Death: Manu Bhaker's Family In Shock

Jaspal Rana's Death: Manu Bhaker's Family In Shock

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Ace pistol shooter Manu Bhaker's mother stated that Manu is unable to comment on the sudden demise of her coach, Jaspal Rana, due to the shock. Rana, a legendary shooter and coach who guided Bhaker to two Olympic medals, passed away from heart-related complications.

How Mumbai Police Tracked Down History-Sheeters Threatening Cops

How Mumbai Police Tracked Down History-Sheeters Threatening Cops

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Two history-sheeters from Satna, Madhya Pradesh, have been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly firing outside an Indian Air Force officer's house and later threatening police on social media. The accused, Amarsingh Ashoksingh Parihar and Abhigyan Sankatmochan Tripathi, were apprehended in south Mumbai after fleeing from Satna.

Drug And Arms Smuggling Module Busted In Punjab

Drug And Arms Smuggling Module Busted In Punjab

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a drug and illegal arms smuggling module, arresting two individuals and seizing a significant quantity of heroin, pistols, and cartridges.

Hathras Shop Owner Murdered By Three Men

Hathras Shop Owner Murdered By Three Men

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

A 42-year-old hardware shop owner, Sunil Chaudhary, was shot dead in Hathras after being taken from his home by three men. Police have registered a case, arrested one accused, and formed multiple teams to apprehend the others involved in the murder.

Jharkhand Police Nab PLFI Chief Commander Amrit Horo

Jharkhand Police Nab PLFI Chief Commander Amrit Horo

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Jharkhand Police have arrested Amrit Horo, the chief commander of the banned People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), who had a bounty of Rs 10 lakh on his head.

Randeep Bhati Gang Associate Arrested After Three Years On The Run

Randeep Bhati Gang Associate Arrested After Three Years On The Run

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Anuj Choudhari, an associate of the Randeep Bhati gang, who was wanted in a murder case and had been absconding for nearly three years. He was apprehended in Ghazipur with illegal weapons and a stolen scooter.

Himanshu Bhau Gang Member Arrested After Delhi Encounter

Himanshu Bhau Gang Member Arrested After Delhi Encounter

Rediff.com31 May 2026

An alleged member of the Himanshu Bhau gang, wanted in four criminal cases, was arrested after a brief exchange of fire with police in outer Delhi's Mundka area.

Gurugram Police Encounter Leads To Arrest Of Kidnapping Suspect

Gurugram Police Encounter Leads To Arrest Of Kidnapping Suspect

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

A 23-year-old criminal, Nitin alias Chhota, wanted in a kidnapping-for-ransom case, was arrested in Gurugram after an encounter with police. He was injured in the exchange of fire and is currently hospitalised. The accused has a history of 17 criminal cases across Delhi and Haryana, including dacoity and murder.

Manipur Police Arrest Six Militants In Multiple Raids

Manipur Police Arrest Six Militants In Multiple Raids

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Manipur police arrested six militants from various locations in the state and seized a cache of arms in a separate operation.

Cow Slaughter Suspect Arrested After Police Encounter In Saharanpur

Cow Slaughter Suspect Arrested After Police Encounter In Saharanpur

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A suspect involved in multiple cow slaughter cases was arrested in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, following a police encounter. The accused, identified as Salman, has a history of criminal activity including robbery, theft, and smuggling.

Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory In Meerut, Two Arrested

Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory In Meerut, Two Arrested

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, busted an illegal arms factory, arresting two individuals and seizing a cache of weapons and manufacturing equipment.

Delhi Teenager Arrested For Brandishing Gun In Social Media Videos

Delhi Teenager Arrested For Brandishing Gun In Social Media Videos

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A 16-year-old boy was apprehended in Delhi for allegedly brandishing a firearm in social media videos, with police recovering a country-made pistol from his possession.

Manu Bhaker And Samrat Rana Clinch Silver At ISSF World Cup

Manu Bhaker And Samrat Rana Clinch Silver At ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Samrat Rana won a silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the ISSF World Cup in Munich, narrowly missing gold to China.

Man Held In Hyderabad Over Alleged ISI Crime Syndicate Links

Man Held In Hyderabad Over Alleged ISI Crime Syndicate Links

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A 22-year-old man was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly attempting to join a crime syndicate with links to Pakistan's ISI and trying to procure weapons.

Two Arrested With Drugs, Illegal Firearm In Meerut

Two Arrested With Drugs, Illegal Firearm In Meerut

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, arrested two drug traffickers and recovered over eight kilograms of narcotics, an illegal firearm, and cash.

Wanted Criminal Injured In Odisha Police Encounter

Wanted Criminal Injured In Odisha Police Encounter

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A man wanted in multiple criminal cases was injured in a police encounter in Odisha's Jharsuguda district. The accused, Jay Chauhan, sustained a bullet injury during the exchange of fire and was hospitalised. Police arrested Chauhan and four of his associates, seizing weapons from their possession.

Delhi Teenager Arrested After Restaurant Shooting Incident

Delhi Teenager Arrested After Restaurant Shooting Incident

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A 16-year-old boy was apprehended for shooting a 17-year-old student at a restaurant in Amar Colony after an argument. The victim is in critical condition, and police are investigating the incident and searching for the remaining suspects.

Delhi Gang Members Arrested After Threatening Resident

Delhi Gang Members Arrested After Threatening Resident

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested four members of a gang, including a juvenile, involved in murder and robbery cases. The gang members were apprehended after a resident reported threats and the flaunting of illegal firearms on social media.

Jharkhand: Two Arrested For Terrorising Train Passengers

Jharkhand: Two Arrested For Terrorising Train Passengers

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Two individuals have been arrested in Jharkhand for allegedly terrorising passengers on a train with a country-made pistol. The arrests occurred on the Howrah-Hatia Kriya Yoga Express after a female passenger alerted Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel. The accused were found to be involved in illegal arms supply and were carrying a country-made pistol and a cartridge.