News for 'police constable'

Dummy bomb goes undetected at Red Fort, 7 cops suspended

Dummy bomb goes undetected at Red Fort, 7 cops suspended

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

The Delhi Police conducts daily drills as part of preparations for the program scheduled for 15th August, they added.

Delhi Police apologises for wrongly naming scribe in criminal case

Delhi Police apologises for wrongly naming scribe in criminal case

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

The Delhi Police has apologised for wrongly identifying a Noida-based journalist as a suspect in a criminal case, an official said on Friday.

'He Didn't Pray Before The Climax. He'd Forgotten'

'He Didn't Pray Before The Climax. He'd Forgotten'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'Homebound stands for something very beautiful at a time where the world is starting to feel like there is a lot of othering going on and it's starting to feel divided.' 'We are starting to become less human, more disconnected.'

IPS officer's wife claims harassment led to his suicide

IPS officer's wife claims harassment led to his suicide

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The wife of a Haryana Police officer who allegedly died by suicide has claimed his death was the result of 'systematic persecution' by high-ranking officers and has filed a complaint requesting an FIR be registered.

Mumbai court rejects discharge plea in JJ Hospital shootout case

Mumbai court rejects discharge plea in JJ Hospital shootout case

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

A special MCOCA court in Mumbai has rejected the discharge plea of an accused in the 1992 JJ Hospital shootout case, citing sufficient evidence of involvement in the crime.

Big twist in Haryana IPS suicide: ASI shoots himself, blames...

Big twist in Haryana IPS suicide: ASI shoots himself, blames...

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

A Haryana Police ASI allegedly committed suicide, leaving behind a video and note accusing a late IPS officer of corruption. The incident follows controversy surrounding the officer's death and allegations of caste-based discrimination within the police force.

SAAF Championships: Samardeep grabs shot put gold

SAAF Championships: Samardeep grabs shot put gold

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Rising shot putter Samardeep wins gold with meet record, India share spoils with Sri Lanka on Day 1

J-K cop, teacher among 3 govt staffers sacked over terror links

J-K cop, teacher among 3 govt staffers sacked over terror links

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Over 75 government employees with terror links have been dismissed so far by the LG administration.

Constable mowed down by tractor illegally transporting sand

Constable mowed down by tractor illegally transporting sand

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Police officials had erected a checkpost near Hullur village to curb illegal sand mining activities, and when Chauhan tried to check the tractor, its driver ran the vehicle over him and escaped, officials said.

'A Domestic Dispute That Became A National Dispute'

'A Domestic Dispute That Became A National Dispute'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'I wanted to go for the heart, and at the same time, open the audience's mind.'

Dalit man lynched in UP after being mistaken for thief; 5 held

Dalit man lynched in UP after being mistaken for thief; 5 held

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

A 40-year-old Dalit man was allegedly lynched by villagers in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, who mistook him for a thief. The incident occurred amid rumours of drone surveillance being used to mark houses for robberies. Five persons have been arrested, and three police personnel have been suspended for alleged negligence. The Congress party has demanded a SIT probe and the resignation of the Chief Minister.

16 BSF jawans awarded gallantry medals for Op Sindoor

16 BSF jawans awarded gallantry medals for Op Sindoor

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Among the medal winners are a deputy commandant rank officer, two assistant commandants and an inspector.

How a Mumbai cop's reminder saved a couple minutes before crash

How a Mumbai cop's reminder saved a couple minutes before crash

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

A Mumbai couple survived a serious car accident thanks to a traffic policeman who had reminded them to wear seatbelts just minutes before. The officer's vigilance earned him praise from the couple and the Mumbai police commissioner.

Disha Patani home firing: Two shooters killed in encounter, 4 cops hurt

Disha Patani home firing: Two shooters killed in encounter, 4 cops hurt

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Two active members of the Rohit Godara-Goldy Brar gang, allegedly involved in firing outside Bollywood actress Disha Patani's residence in Bareilly, were shot dead in an encounter near Tronica City in Ghaziabad. The encounter was carried out in a joint operation by Delhi Police Special Cell and Special Task Forces of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.

'This Reshuffle Is Classic Modi-Shah Showmanship'

'This Reshuffle Is Classic Modi-Shah Showmanship'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

'If the BJP seriously addresses employment, examination integrity and systemic corruption, they might salvage their position. Otherwise, they are heading toward serious trouble in 2027.'

Rajasthan: Constable rapes woman, cops let him go

Rajasthan: Constable rapes woman, cops let him go

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

However, Constable Mahesh Kumar Gurjar was let go by police personnel from the local police station after they took him for a medical examination, they said.

Chennai cop's remarks on woman feeding stray dogs sparks uproar

Chennai cop's remarks on woman feeding stray dogs sparks uproar

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

A Chennai policeman on night patrol sparked controversy after making a 'harassment' remark to a woman feeding stray dogs at Thiruvanmiyur beach. The incident, including the cop snatching her phone, went viral on social media.

Minakshi storms into final in World Boxing Championships

Minakshi storms into final in World Boxing Championships

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

Minakshi Hooda continued her sparkling run to become the third Indian woman boxer to storm into the final of the World Championships.

Kingdom Review: Slick, But...

Kingdom Review: Slick, But...

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Long lost brothers, downtrodden masses, a long forgotten prophecy, and a psychotic drug cartel out for blood, Kingdom plays out with the familiar ethos of umpteen films we have seen. But the execution is slick, notes Arjun Menon.

BSF jawan robs jewellery store with toy gun after gambling losses; held

BSF jawan robs jewellery store with toy gun after gambling losses; held

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

A BSF constable was arrested for robbing a Delhi jewellery store with a toy gun after allegedly being inspired by crime shows and incurring losses in online gambling.

UP police recruitment board chairperson removed over paper leak

UP police recruitment board chairperson removed over paper leak

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Mishra has been put on the "wait list" after her removal from the post and Director Vigilance Rajiv Krishna given the additional responsibility of the board, official sources said.

Shimla police bust 500-member online drug trafficking network

Shimla police bust 500-member online drug trafficking network

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

An extensive drug trafficking network operating throughout north India, with a particular focus on Shimla, has been busted following the arrest of two individuals - one from Kolkata and one from Delhi. The syndicate used online platforms for booking drugs, misusing innocent people's accounts and delivering drugs through couriers. Police have frozen 21 accounts associated with the network and arrested 16 individuals, including the kingpin, Sandeep Shah.

Cop suspended as Bishnoi gang member issued passport on fake address

Cop suspended as Bishnoi gang member issued passport on fake address

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

A police constable has been suspended after it was found that he failed to verify a fake address in Meerut resulting in the issuance of a passport for a suspected member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, officials said on Friday.

Bulldozer will roll if needed: Fadnavis on Nagpur violence

Bulldozer will roll if needed: Fadnavis on Nagpur violence

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Fadnavis further said it was too early to comment on a foreign or Bangladeshi link to the riots as the probe is underway.

One cop was with Siddique during attack; 15 probe teams fanned out of Maha

One cop was with Siddique during attack; 15 probe teams fanned out of Maha

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

He clarified that Siddique was provided a non-categorised security and was allotted three police constables.

Police looking for mastermind behind Nagpur violence: Maha minister

Police looking for mastermind behind Nagpur violence: Maha minister

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Maharashtra Minister Yogesh Kadam said 54 people have been arrested in connection with the violence in Nagpur, India, while a search is underway for the mastermind. The violence, which injured 33 police personnel, was triggered by rumors about a chadar with holy inscriptions being burnt during protests by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP).

Inspector Zende Review: Mildly Amusing

Inspector Zende Review: Mildly Amusing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Inspector Zende had the potential to be genuinely entertaining. Instead, it settles for formulaic fun, observes Mayur Sanap.

J-K police constable, two others sent to JC in narcotics case

J-K police constable, two others sent to JC in narcotics case

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

A constable of Jammu and Kashmir police and two others, arrested for their alleged roles in the narcotics business money derived from which was used to fundbanned terror outfit Hizb-Ul-Mujahideen, were on Monday sent to judicial custody till February 17 by a Delhi court.

Dharmasthala 'burial' case: K'taka govt may replace SIT chief

Dharmasthala 'burial' case: K'taka govt may replace SIT chief

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that senior IPS officer Pronab Mohanty, who is heading the SIT probing the allegations of mass burials in Dharmasthala, will be replaced if he goes on central government duty.

Ponty case: U'khand police to probe constable's role

Ponty case: U'khand police to probe constable's role

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

With the name of an Uttarakhand police constable cropping up in connection with the killing of liquor baron Ponty Chadha and his brother in Delhi, the Uttarakhand police has sent a team to the national capital to ascertain facts about his alleged role in the shootout.

UP: Outsiders banned from camps set up for kanwariyas

UP: Outsiders banned from camps set up for kanwariyas

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

A senior Uttar Pradesh government official has issued directives to ensure the safe and smooth completion of the Kanwar Yatra, including banning outsiders from entering camps, enforcing a ban on single-use plastic, and providing basic facilities to kanwariyas.

Constable Subhash Tomar cremated with police honours

Constable Subhash Tomar cremated with police honours

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

Subhash Tomar, the Delhi Police constable who on Tuesday morning succumbed to injuries sustained during the violence at India Gate on Sunday, was cremated in New Delhi with police honours.

Patna hospital murder: 5 accused held in Kolkata; 5 cops suspended

Patna hospital murder: 5 accused held in Kolkata; 5 cops suspended

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Five individuals have been arrested in New Town, Kolkata, in connection with the murder of gangster Chandan Mishra in a Patna hospital. The arrests were made following a joint operation by the Patna Police and West Bengal STF.

177 security personnel die by suicide since 2019 in Chhattisgarh: Govt

177 security personnel die by suicide since 2019 in Chhattisgarh: Govt

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The Chhattisgarh assembly was informed that 177 security and police personnel, including those from paramilitary forces, have committed suicide in the state in the last six-and-a-half years. Family, personal issues, and health problems are cited as reasons.

Nagpur violence: Police to identify 1,000 suspects; 18 special teams formed

Nagpur violence: Police to identify 1,000 suspects; 18 special teams formed

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Police in Nagpur, Maharashtra, have formed 18 special teams to track down and arrest those involved in the violence that erupted in the city on Monday. As of Thursday, 69 people have been arrested in connection with the riots, while 200 accused have been identified and another 1,000 suspects are being investigated based on CCTV footage. The violence, which was sparked by rumors about a religious artifact being burnt during protests, led to injuries to 33 police personnel and damage to property.

Yeh Hai India: Awesome Mooche! Constable

Yeh Hai India: Awesome Mooche! Constable

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Jharkhand traffic Police Constable Upendra Kumar Ray -- who was felicitated by senior police officers for his extraordinary contribution in managing traffic -- displays his impressive moustache in Ranchi.

Haryana to provide 20% quota for Agniveers in police recruitment

Haryana to provide 20% quota for Agniveers in police recruitment

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that the state will provide 20 percent reservation for Agniveers in the recruitment of state police. The move aims to secure the future of Agniveers by providing them with jobs after their service period in the armed forces. This builds upon a previous announcement by the state government to provide a 10 percent reservation for Agniveers in various government positions. The state government is also offering various other benefits for Agniveers, including financial assistance, job training, and priority in obtaining gun licenses.

Jaipur jail inmates bribe cops for day out with wives, girlfriends

Jaipur jail inmates bribe cops for day out with wives, girlfriends

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Four inmates from Jaipur Central Jail allegedly bribed their way to a day out in the city, including hotel stays, poha breakfasts, and reunions with family. The inmates secured medical checkups at the SMS Hospital but never showed up for their appointments. They were caught after failing to return to jail by the 5:30 PM deadline. The police have arrested 13 people, including the inmates, their relatives, and the escorting constables, who were also allegedly involved in the scheme. The outing was reportedly arranged through a middleman and involved a network of bribes, unauthorized mobile use, and alleged threats to VIPs. The case is under investigation, and police are searching the Jaipur Central Jail.

Farmer outfits back CISF constable who slapped Kangana, seek probe

Farmer outfits back CISF constable who slapped Kangana, seek probe

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Some farmer outfits on Friday threw their weight behind the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) woman constable who allegedly slapped actor and Bharatiya Janata Party MP-elect Kangana Ranaut, saying the entire sequence leading to the incident needs to be properly investigated.

Karnataka govt blames RCB, KSCA for Bengaluru stampede

Karnataka govt blames RCB, KSCA for Bengaluru stampede

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

The status report claims that RCB organised a massive victory parade and celebration without prior permission or furnishing mandatory details to city authorities.