Four individuals, including a social media influencer, have been arrested in Malappuram, Kerala, for possession of MDMA. Police seized 10.15 grams of the drug, along with other paraphernalia and cash, after intercepting their car on Wednesday night. The accused were allegedly planning to sell the drugs.
Delhi Police have arrested a 22-year-old man accused of celebratory firing during a wedding procession in Dayalpur, resulting in a woman being injured. The accused, Rishi alias Manu Thakur, was apprehended after evading authorities for nearly a month.
A 39-year-old man, Preethish P Prakash, was arrested in Kochi with 32 grams of MDMA after he allegedly rammed his car into two police personnel and attempted to flee during an anti-narcotics operation called Operation Toofan. He faces charges for attempting to kill police personnel and under the NDPS Act.
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee has questioned the lack of arrests of BJP leaders associated with the Chorbagan Durga Puja committee following a stampede that killed 19 people. He alleged that police are instead targeting citizens who question the government, while Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari warned against "fake narratives" and police made an arrest for spreading misinformation. Banerjee accused the police administration of being exploited for political gain and protecting BJP leaders.
An 18-year-old in Chandigarh has been arrested for allegedly shooting his father, a police head constable, dead. The accused, Armaan, reportedly had an argument with his parents over his immediate desire to marry his girlfriend, a demand they rejected until he turned 21. Armaan was previously out on bail in a case where he was involved in a fatal accident. Police recovered a countrymade pistol and are investigating the source of the weapon.
Assam Police have seized drugs worth Rs 13 crore and arrested five individuals in two separate operations in Guwahati and Nagaon. This comes as part of a sustained anti-drug campaign in the state, which has seen seizures totalling Rs 125.05 crore in the last two weeks.
A man accused of raping a six-year-old girl was arrested in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, following an exchange of fire with police. The accused, Avdhram alias Bhole Shankar, sustained a gunshot injury and was apprehended. Police recovered a country-made pistol and cartridges, and a reward was announced for the arresting team.
Bengaluru police have arrested five individuals for selling banned Hydro Ganja, seizing 3.686 kg of the substance worth Rs 2.56 crore.
Police in Nanded, Maharashtra, have arrested a 21-year-old man for possessing a country-made pistol and a live cartridge without a valid licence. The arrest followed a tip-off, and a case has been registered under the Arms Act against the accused and his absconding friend.
Meghalaya Police arrested four individuals and confiscated 409.89 gm of suspected heroin, estimated to be worth Rs 1.5 crore, in the East Jaintia Hills district. The seizure occurred during a routine check when an ambulance travelling from Silchar to Guwahati was intercepted, and the contraband was found concealed inside. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act.
Gurugram police have arrested two individuals, Nirmal Kumar and Gopi Kumar Yadav, for their involvement in a cyber-fraud scheme. The gang allegedly duped people by sending fake HCG bill messages and using malicious APK files to steal Rs 1,64,900 from a complainant's bank account. The arrested associates were responsible for fraudulently obtaining and supplying SIM cards used in the crime.
Jammu Police arrested three individuals, including a police follower, in two separate operations, recovering heroin and country-made pistols. The arrests highlight the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and illegal arms in the region.
Delhi Police have arrested a man accused of shooting at an individual who intervened in an assault in Najafgarh. The accused, Gaurav, has a history of criminal activity.
Jharkhand Police have arrested seven interstate criminals, including two women, in connection with a jewellery shop heist and recovered looted gold and silver ornaments along with weapons and vehicles.
Police in Jammu and Kashmir arrested five alleged drug peddlers in separate operations in Samba and Reasi districts on Wednesday. Three individuals were apprehended in Samba with 10.06 grams of heroin and a weighing machine, while two others were arrested in Reasi with 10 grams of heroin. All five have been booked under the NDPS Act, and further investigation is ongoing.
Two men from Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan have been arrested for allegedly duping a Delhi resident of Rs 6 lakh in a digital arrest cyber fraud. The accused impersonated law enforcement officials, threatened the victim, and induced him to transfer money. Investigations revealed links to multiple other cyber fraud complaints and a Cambodia-linked digital trail.
Punjab Police have arrested five individuals in connection with an attack on a property dealer in Ferozepur, revealing a conspiracy rooted in a business partnership dispute over land ownership and payment.
Two Bangladeshi women staying illegally in India have been arrested in Karyavattom, Kerala, suspected of involvement in a prostitution racket. The arrests followed a raid by Kazhakoottam police, acting on a tip-off from the Kerala Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS).
Two Bangladeshi women staying illegally in India have been arrested in Karyavattom, Kerala, suspected of involvement in a prostitution racket. The arrests followed a raid by Kazhakoottam police, acting on a tip-off from the Kerala Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS).
Delhi Police's Special Cell arrested an alleged shooter, Chirag alias Sachin, linked to the Naveen Dabas alias Jora gang, from Rohini. He was wanted for a firing incident at a medical store in Jhajjar, allegedly carried out for extortion.
Rajasthan police have made a second arrest in Kochi in connection with a "digital arrest" fraud where a 90-year-old retired judge was defrauded of Rs 2.5 crore. The victim was allegedly kept under digital arrest for 15 days and coerced into transferring money by fraudsters posing as CBI officials and an RBI manager.
Delhi Police arrested 40 people and apprehended a juvenile in Rohini during an overnight drive targeting organised and street crime, seizing illegal arms, narcotics, and illicit liquor.
A 32-year-old man, Ebin B Paul, has been arrested in Kochi for allegedly setting fire to a plant nursery in front of a synagogue. Police suspect a wider conspiracy and have seized various narcotic substances from his residence during the investigation. The incident occurred on September 12.
A couple in Kozhikode, Kerala, has been arrested in connection with the murder of their four-month-old daughter in 2025. The father allegedly assaulted the infant for crying, leading to her death, while the mother is accused of concealing the crime. The arrests followed a prolonged investigation after a post-mortem revealed internal injuries.
Delhi Police have arrested two Haryana-based businessmen for allegedly impersonating members of the notorious Kala Jathedi gang. The accused issued extortion threats to a Delhi businessman over a financial dispute, demanding money and threatening dire consequences. Investigations revealed the duo had no actual links to the gang but used its name to intimidate the victim.
Faridabad police have arrested three individuals for robbing a man of Rs 32,500 at knifepoint after luring him through the dating app Grindr. The victim was taken to a secluded spot, assaulted, and robbed, with the extorted money later deposited into an online betting site.
Delhi Police are actively monitoring social media platforms to combat the spread of misinformation during protests in the capital, leading to the removal of approximately 300 posts. This action follows the arrest of a man for creating a fabricated AI video and includes requests to platform X for content removal.
Jaipur police arrested a man with counterfeit currency notes worth Rs 3.45 lakh, primarily in Rs 500 denominations, ahead of Diwali. The accused, Shahbaz Khan, allegedly procured the fake notes from Old Delhi for circulation during the festive season. An investigation is underway to uncover the source and other members of the racket.
A 46-year-old lawyer in Bengaluru died after being allegedly assaulted by an autorickshaw driver following a dispute over fare. The deceased, Sriram, collapsed on October 9 and later died in hospital. Police initially registered an unnatural death report but later arrested the driver, Prithviraj, on murder charges after Sriram's family reported injuries and a post-mortem revealed blood clotting due to assault.
Delhi Police have arrested two men, including a BTech graduate, from Jharkhand for their alleged involvement in a cyber-fraud racket. The duo cheated over 50 people, primarily those aged above 50, by impersonating bank officials and misusing credit card details through video calls and screen sharing. They were apprehended in Dhanbad following an investigation into a complaint filed on September 23.
Delhi Police have arrested an immigration consultant accused of defrauding a woman of approximately Rs 1.83 crore by falsely promising Canadian immigration through a business investment programme.
Police in Shahdol district seized 735 kg of cannabis, valued at Rs 1.13 crore, from a suspicious truck during a night patrol on Monday. Two individuals from Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand were arrested, and a case was registered under the NDPS Act.
Gurugram Police have busted a gang involved in defrauding a person by mortgaging and selling his luxury vehicles, which they acquired under the guise of renting them for weddings and events. The alleged mastermind, Krishna Dixit, has been arrested.
Gujarat cyber police have arrested 13 individuals allegedly involved in a network responsible for 982 cyber crimes across India, resulting in losses of over Rs 631 crore.
A 17-year-old girl was allegedly dragged out of a garba pandal and assaulted in Palghar, Maharashtra, leading to the arrest of an 18-year-old accused.
The Rajasthan Police's Special Operations Group (SOG) has arrested two more individuals, Devendra Kumar Saini and Dungar Prakash, in connection with the 2021 sub-inspector recruitment exam paper leak case, bringing the total arrests to 154. Saini allegedly facilitated his son and another candidate in accessing leaked papers, while Prakash arranged for a dummy candidate. Both have been remanded to custody as investigations continue.
A 39-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by two individuals in Thane district, Maharashtra. Police have arrested one suspect and are searching for the other, while investigating the motive behind the killing.
Police in Beed, Maharashtra, have arrested four individuals, exposing a child trafficking and marriage gang. The arrests came after reopening a five-year-old case involving the abduction and sale of a 13-year-old girl, who was later forced into child marriage.
Police in Latur, Maharashtra, have arrested one of four accused involved in assaulting and stripping a minor boy four months ago. The incident came to light after a video surfaced on social media on Sunday. A case has been registered under various charges, including the POCSO Act, and a search is on for the remaining suspects.
Police in Thane district have arrested 10 individuals for allegedly operating a work-from-home scam. The fraudsters reportedly lured job seekers, collected their bank details and SIM cards, and then diverted their money into illegal online betting platforms. The racket was exposed following a complaint, leading to a raid in Mumbai where several electronic devices were seized and the accused apprehended.
