Police in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, shot and apprehended a man accused of attacking two schoolgirls with a chainsaw. The suspect, Hemant, was nabbed after he allegedly attacked police personnel attempting to arrest him in a forest area, leading officers to open fire. He sustained serious injuries, while one of his victims remains critically injured.
Delhi Police have arrested seven men for their alleged involvement in a Rs 3.93 crore cyber fraud that targeted a Delhi-based businessman. The investigation uncovered a sophisticated network involving mule accounts, cash withdrawals, a foreign money-exchange application, and a hawala channel used to convert illicit funds into cryptocurrency. Police recovered numerous banking instruments and mobile phones during fieldwork in Rajasthan, with further investigation ongoing.
Ghanakanta Gogoi, the accused in the Guwahati hotel firing that killed five, was taken to Hotel Bilas Inn for crime scene recreation on Monday morning. Police used dummies and videographed the process as Gogoi demonstrated the events of the October 26 shooting, which stemmed from a dispute over hotel management.
Police in Raichur, Karnataka, have arrested three men, including a cemetery worker and two medical institute employees, for allegedly exhuming and stealing human skeletal remains from a cemetery. The bones were reportedly sold to a private medical institution for academic purposes, with the cemetery worker receiving Rs 3,000 per skeleton. The racket was uncovered after locals spotted suspicious activity, leading to arrests on Sunday.
Delhi Police arrested over 600 individuals and detained more than 8,000 suspects during Operation CyHawk 4.0, a major crackdown on cybercrime.
A police constable has been arrested in connection with the Bhavnagar hooch tragedy, which has claimed 13 lives in Gujarat. This brings the total number of arrests to 39, as investigations reveal the constable's links to the prime accused and his involvement in the offence.
Police have arrested Sakthivel, manager of Gem Granites, in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of minors by granite baron R Veeramani. This arrest is part of a widening probe that has seen multiple arrests and the registration of a seventh POCSO case against Veeramani, involving complaints from 11 minor girls.
Police in Bihar's East Champaran district arrested a man with counterfeit Indian currency notes worth Rs 4.95 lakh. The arrest occurred during a vehicle checking drive on Monday evening, following a tip-off. An investigation is currently underway.
A 24-year-old alleged member of the Himanshu Bhau gang, Yashpal, has been arrested in outer Delhi's Sultanpuri area. Police recovered two country-made pistols and three live cartridges from him during a raid. He was apprehended after attempting to flee from officers patrolling the area.
Police in Thiruvananthapuram have stated that the recent murder of 17-year-old Abhiram, whose body was found in a sack, was a pre-planned act. Investigations suggest a co-accused girl was aware of the main accused's intention to kill days before the incident. The victim was lured via Instagram, and digital evidence is being collected. Abhiram's father has raised doubts, claiming his son was killed for refusing to cooperate in luring another friend.
Kolkata Police are seeking court permission to collect voice samples from two arrested individuals in connection with the Chorbagan Durga Puja stampede. This is to match their voices with loudspeaker announcements that allegedly caused panic, leading to the death of 19 people on October 17. The investigation involves examining audio/video footage and statements from 60 people, while the puja pandal is being preserved for further inquiry.
The preliminary findings of the Kolkata Police probe into the tragic Durga Puja pandal stampede that claimed 19 lives, highlight critical lapses in crowd management and communication.
A 22-year-old Uttar Pradesh resident, Ubaid, has been arrested in Shimla under the POCSO Act following a complaint from a minor's family alleging misbehaviour. Police have registered a case and warned against spreading misinformation after locals paraded two other individuals.
The Durga idol of Chorbagan Sarbojanin will be immersed on Saturday under strict police supervision, even as the investigation into the stampede that claimed 19 lives continues. The immersion was cleared by the SIT, which directed the puja pandal be preserved. Forensic experts have raised concerns about ventilation, and police have arrested two announcers, bringing the total to nine. One announcer's Facebook post after arrest has raised questions.
Two individuals have been arrested in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly carrying out unlawful religious conversions, sparking an investigation and legal proceedings.
Two men accused of attempted murder in Delhi's Chhawla area were arrested after a shootout with police. The accused, Rocky and Sumit, were allegedly involved in an attempted murder on April 17. During the arrest, Rocky opened fire at the police, who retaliated, injuring him.
A couple has been arrested in Delhi's Jasola village for allegedly murdering the husband's brother during a dispute over ancestral property. The incident occurred on October 21, and the accused were apprehended while attempting to flee. The victim's wife and mother were also injured in the altercation.
Delhi Police have arrested Hiten Kumar and Ayush Arya for allegedly facilitating a cyber fraud scheme. The duo arranged bank accounts to receive and transfer money from victims, primarily in Punjab, who were cheated on the pretext of buying health supplements and medicines through a fake website. The investigation led to the recovery of an iPhone containing evidence of the scam.
Delhi Police conducted raids on two spa centres in central Delhi, rescuing 19 women and arresting 10 individuals, including owners and operators, for alleged illegal activities. The operations were carried out by Nabi Karim and Paharganj police teams.
An alleged liquor smuggler was arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, with Daman-manufactured liquor and a vehicle, totalling Rs 9.81 lakh in seized items. The arrest was made on October 28, and a case has been registered under relevant acts, with further investigation into the smuggling network ongoing.
Delhi Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal network involved in the storage and distribution of banned e-cigarettes and conventional cigarettes across the national capital. Ten individuals, including seven pan-shop owners, have been apprehended. The operation uncovered a three-tier supply chain, with products allegedly reaching students near schools and colleges, and revealed potential cross-border links.
Ten individuals have been arrested in connection with the alleged sale of illicit liquor in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district, following claims that several villagers died after consuming spurious alcohol. The arrests include managers and salesmen from licensed shops, and a high-level team is investigating the deaths.
Jammu and Kashmir Police seized a pistol and 9.22 grams of heroin in a border village near Jammu. The recovery was based on information from an arrested drug peddler, Gagandeep Singh, who was previously caught with heroin. A probe is ongoing to determine the source of the contraband and identify other individuals involved.
Amritsar Commissionerate Police has successfully dismantled two illegal arms supply networks, apprehending four individuals, including two juveniles. Authorities recovered 16 sophisticated pistols and seven live cartridges. Preliminary investigations suggest a foreign-based handler facilitated the consignments, which were intended for criminal elements. Further probes are underway to identify all linkages.
Delhi Police seized 78,800 banned foreign cigarette sticks of nine international brands and arrested a 45-year-old man, Junaid Ahmed, for illegal stocking and sale. The action followed a tip-off and a raid in Khari Baoli, where the cigarettes were found without mandatory health warnings.
Amritsar Commissionerate Police have successfully dismantled two distinct illegal arms supply networks, apprehending four individuals, including two juveniles. The operations led to the recovery of 16 sophisticated pistols and seven live cartridges. Investigations suggest the accused were in contact with a foreign-based handler facilitating these arms consignments to criminal elements.
Delhi Police arrested Nadeem Ahmed Ameen, an alleged independent journalist with a significant Instagram following, for circulating a fabricated AI-generated video falsely depicting ACP Vivek Bhagat sexually assaulting a woman. The police are investigating a potential larger conspiracy to malign the force and spread dissatisfaction, especially amidst a separate controversy involving ACP Bhagat and allegations of harassment.
The Kerala High Court has ordered police not to arrest an Additional District and Sessions Judge whose 17-year-old son was involved in a fatal car accident. The judge sought anticipatory bail after being named an accused. The victim's family expressed disappointment but vowed to continue their legal fight, while police continue their investigation.
A Delhi-based man, Ritesh Pandey, has been arrested in connection with an alleged sting operation targeting former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Police are investigating his links to a mobile phone used to upload the controversial videos and are examining the digital trail. Siddaramaiah has called the operation "totally concocted", while his son alleged involvement of Congress members. Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge has assured a transparent and thorough investigation, promising to expose those behind it.
Ghanakanta Gogoi, the prime accused in the Guwahati hotel firing incident that killed five people, scuffled with police personnel on Friday while being brought out of his residence after a search operation. He reportedly tried to speak to the media, but police prevented him.
A murder accused, Saurabh Singh, was injured in an exchange of fire with police in Patna, Bihar, on Sunday during a weapon recovery operation. Singh, who faces multiple murder and Arms Act cases, opened fire at the police team, prompting a sub-inspector to retaliate in self-defence. He was later hospitalised, and two firearms were recovered from the scene.
An intra-Union Territory terror financing module has been uncovered in Jammu jjjand Kashmir, leading to the arrest of 10 overground workers. The module was allegedly collecting funds from the public and channelizing them to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)/The Resistance Front (TRF) for terrorist activities and logistical support.
Police in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir have arrested three individuals for allegedly spreading misinformation and rumours on social media platforms with the intention of disrupting public peace and order.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has ordered immediate action against those who allegedly attacked a Bihu troupe in Sribhumi district, stating that any insult to the state's culture will not be tolerated. Following his directive, 13 people have been arrested, and investigations are ongoing. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and AASU president Utpal Sarma also condemned the incident, emphasising the importance of Bihu to Assamese identity.
A man has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly cheating a 62-year-old woman of Rs 35 lakh by promising her a flat in an under-construction Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) building in Dharavi. Two other individuals have been named as co-accused in the case.
Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested four individuals linked to a cross-border drug-smuggling racket, recovering over 1 kg of narcotics, a pistol, and ammunition. The arrests followed an investigation into an alleged airdrop of drugs in Arnia sector, with the accused admitting links to Pakistan-based handlers. Additionally, nine other drug peddlers were arrested in separate operations across Reasi, Poonch, and Jammu districts as part of the 'Nasha Mukt Jammu-Kashmir' campaign.
Four men have been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly assaulting three Assamese workers at a fast-food outlet. The incident, which occurred late on October 29, stemmed from a complaint about spicy noodles and escalated into a physical altercation, captured on CCTV.
Kolkata Police have summoned Avery Sen, daughter of former West Bengal minister Indranil Sen, for questioning in connection with the Durga Puja preview pass scam and the alleged unauthorised use of the UNESCO name and logo. This follows the arrest of Indranil Sen and the questioning of his wife, Madhuchhanda Sen, as investigators trace financial transactions linked to the case.
Mumbai police have busted an interstate cyber-fraud gang, arresting six individuals and uncovering a nationwide racket involving 255 complaints and approximately Rs 72 crore in fraudulent transactions. The investigation began after an accountant reported a Rs 10 lakh fraud.
Mumbai Police revealed actor Tiger Shroff was allegedly fired upon at the behest of Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Anil Pandit. The probe has expanded, leading to the arrest of five more individuals, including two women who allegedly smuggled weapons. Three key accused were brought to Mumbai and remanded to police custody as investigators seek to uncover the full conspiracy and recover weapons.
