News for 'police investigation'

Kerala judge grilled for hours over fatal Mercedes crash involving minor son

Kerala judge grilled for hours over fatal Mercedes crash involving minor son

Rediff.com28 Oct 2026

An Additional Judge in Kerala was questioned by the Crime Branch regarding a fatal road accident allegedly caused by his 17-year-old son. The judge was booked under the Motor Vehicles Act for guardian liability, and police are seeking to cancel the minor's bail.

Khalistan Liberation Army's Role In Sangrur BJP Office Attack Under NIA Scanner

Khalistan Liberation Army's Role In Sangrur BJP Office Attack Under NIA Scanner

Rediff.com4 hours ago

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has registered a case to investigate a petrol bomb attack on the BJP office in Sangrur, Punjab, in July. The agency suspects the Khalistan Liberation Army (KLA) orchestrated the attack, recruiting individuals via social media. The Union Home Ministry directed the NIA to take over the case due to its serious implications and the need to uncover a larger conspiracy.

Old Enmity Leads To Murder In Delhi, Four Arrested

Old Enmity Leads To Murder In Delhi, Four Arrested

Rediff.com2 days ago

Four individuals have been arrested and a juvenile apprehended in connection with the murder of a 45-year-old man in northwest Delhi's Mahendra Park. The victim, Vijay Prakash alias Sonu, was found injured on Tuesday and later declared dead. Police investigations, including CCTV footage analysis and technical surveillance, led to the arrests. The motive is believed to be old enmity.

Police Arrest One In Bengal Teen Rape-Murder Case

Police Arrest One In Bengal Teen Rape-Murder Case

Rediff.com27 Oct 2026

A 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. She went missing on Saturday night after attending a musical programme, and her body was found on Sunday morning. Police have arrested one person in connection with the crime, with initial investigations pointing to rape and murder.

Chennai Police Uncover Major SIM Box Fraud Operation

Chennai Police Uncover Major SIM Box Fraud Operation

Rediff.com2 hours ago

The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing has busted an illegal SIM box network operating under the guise of a loan recovery agency in Chennai's Saidapet. Two employees were arrested, and significant equipment linked to hundreds of cyber fraud complaints across India was seized. The operation highlights ongoing efforts against sophisticated cybercrime.

Guwahati Hotel Firing Accused Scuffles With Police During Search Operation

Guwahati Hotel Firing Accused Scuffles With Police During Search Operation

Rediff.com30 Oct 2026

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.

Delhi Court Directs Police To Give 7-Day Notice To MP Akoijam In Sexual Harassment Case

Delhi Court Directs Police To Give 7-Day Notice To MP Akoijam In Sexual Harassment Case

Rediff.com7 days ago

A Delhi court has directed the city police to provide seven working days' prior notice to Congress MP and dismissed JNU professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam before taking any coercive action, including arrest, in a sexual harassment case. The court noted that while police are not currently contemplating arrest, they must serve a physical notice if circumstances change. This comes after JNU dismissed Akoijam based on an internal committee's findings, a decision later stayed by the Delhi High Court.

Amritsar Police Uncovers Four Illegal Arms And Drug Networks

Amritsar Police Uncovers Four Illegal Arms And Drug Networks

Rediff.com27 Oct 2026

Amritsar Rural Police have dismantled four illegal arms and narcotics supply networks, arresting seven individuals, including an Army soldier. The operations led to the recovery of 14 sophisticated pistols and over 20 kg of heroin, with investigations pointing to foreign-based handlers facilitating cross-border smuggling.

Criminal Gang Attacks Police In Kochi

Criminal Gang Attacks Police In Kochi

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Two policemen in Kochi were injured in a knife attack by a criminal gang after responding to an assault report at a petrol pump. Three suspects, including a murder accused, have been taken into custody, and a serious investigation is underway.

Dubai Businessman's Home Attacked: Police Probe Gang Links After Firing

Dubai Businessman's Home Attacked: Police Probe Gang Links After Firing

Rediff.com28 Oct 2026

Two men on a motorcycle opened fire outside the northwest Delhi home of Dubai-based businessman Sahil Jain early Wednesday. Police are investigating potential gang links, including the Rohit Godara and Lawrence Bishnoi gangs, after a viral audio claimed responsibility as a warning. No injuries were reported, but a car and an opposite house were hit.

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Large-Scale Insurance Fraud Ring

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Large-Scale Insurance Fraud Ring

Rediff.com7 days ago

Delhi Police have dismantled an organised insurance-related cyber fraud syndicate in Janakpuri, west Delhi, apprehending 43 individuals, including 32 women. The operation, which followed a tip-off, revealed a call centre impersonating insurance company representatives to cheat policyholders. The alleged kingpin and four others have been arrested, with investigations ongoing to trace the source of policyholder data and identify affected customers.

Delhi E-Rickshaw Driver Beaten To Death After Drunken Brawl

Delhi E-Rickshaw Driver Beaten To Death After Drunken Brawl

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 65-year-old e-rickshaw driver was allegedly beaten to death with a wooden stick in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri area after an argument with a man with whom he had consumed alcohol. The victim's body was found in a drain, and the accused has been apprehended.

Madhya Pradesh Police Officer Killed In Liquor Mafia Crackdown

Madhya Pradesh Police Officer Killed In Liquor Mafia Crackdown

Rediff.com2 Nov 2026

A police officer was killed and a constable injured in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district while attempting to intercept a truck carrying illicit liquor. The incident has led to a major crackdown on the liquor mafia, with key suspects arrested and a larger network being investigated. The Chief Minister has ordered an impartial probe and announced financial assistance and a job for the officer's family, while the incident has also sparked political debate.

Delhi Court Directs Action In Alleged Police Sexual Assault Case

Delhi Court Directs Action In Alleged Police Sexual Assault Case

Rediff.com3 Nov 2026

A Delhi court has directed the Parliament Street police station to file an action-taken report on a woman's plea alleging sexual assault by a police officer and others during an October 3 protest. The court also ordered the preservation of CCTV footage and other digital evidence related to the incident, with a compliance report due within a week and the ATR by December 1.

Gurdwara Firing Staged For Police Protection, One Arrested

Gurdwara Firing Staged For Police Protection, One Arrested

Rediff.com31 Oct 2026

Police in Ludhiana have arrested Sandeep Singh in connection with a staged firing incident at Gurdwara Gopalsar Sahib. The event was allegedly orchestrated by Baba Amarjit Singh of the gurdwara to obtain police protection. Sandeep Singh fired two rounds and dropped a threatening letter on October 27, using an illegal weapon. Police are now searching for Baba Amarjit Singh.

Police Hunt Relative After Nine-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Raped In Ranchi

Police Hunt Relative After Nine-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Raped In Ranchi

Rediff.com2 days ago

A nine-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a relative in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The accused took her on a two-wheeler, committed the crime, and then dropped her home. Police have registered a case under the BNS and POCSO Act and are searching for the absconding accused.

Land Dispute Suspected In Hathras Firing Incident

Land Dispute Suspected In Hathras Firing Incident

Rediff.com22 hours ago

A 22-year-old man was killed and another injured in Bisana village, Hathras, after a dispute led to a firing incident on Wednesday evening. Police suspect a land dispute as the motive and have formed teams to apprehend the accused.

Delhi Police Uncovers Rs 3.93 Crore Cyber Fraud Network

Delhi Police Uncovers Rs 3.93 Crore Cyber Fraud Network

Rediff.com27 Oct 2026

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.

Delhi Police Arrests Proclaimed Offender In Rs 3.23 Crore Ponzi Scheme

Delhi Police Arrests Proclaimed Offender In Rs 3.23 Crore Ponzi Scheme

Rediff.com4 Nov 2026

The Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has arrested Visarjan, a 51-year-old proclaimed offender, eight years after a case was registered against him. He is accused of cheating around 531 investors of Rs 3.23 crore through an unauthorised Ponzi scheme that promised attractive returns.

Delhi Police Bust Cyber Fraud Ring, Four Arrested For Account Sharing

Delhi Police Bust Cyber Fraud Ring, Four Arrested For Account Sharing

Rediff.com28 Oct 2026

Delhi Police have arrested four men for their alleged involvement in a cyber fraud case where a victim lost Rs 44,000. The accused facilitated the use of a bank account linked to the fraud through a chain of account sharing, and five mobile phones have been recovered as evidence.

Salesman Critically Injured After Being Set Ablaze In Jaipur

Salesman Critically Injured After Being Set Ablaze In Jaipur

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 50-year-old liquor shop salesman in Jaipur was critically injured after three motorcycle-borne men allegedly poured petrol on him and set him ablaze on Tuesday. The incident occurred at a shop on Karad Road, Renwal police station area. Police are investigating all angles, including personal rivalry and robbery, and are searching for the accused using CCTV footage.

How A Police Team Was Attacked During Illegal Liquor Raid In Bihar

How A Police Team Was Attacked During Illegal Liquor Raid In Bihar

Rediff.com4 days ago

Four police personnel, including a female constable, were injured when a group of people attacked a police team raiding premises involved in illegal liquor trade and gambling in Bihar's Lakhisarai district on Sunday. An FIR has been registered against 19 named accused and 20-25 unidentified individuals, with 12 arrests made so far.

Two Arrested In Chennai Murder Case After Alcohol-Fueled Altercation

Two Arrested In Chennai Murder Case After Alcohol-Fueled Altercation

Rediff.com1 days ago

Two men have been arrested in Chennai's Kasimedu area for the murder of a 29-year-old man, Deepak, who was stabbed to death during an altercation while consuming alcohol. The incident stemmed from an earlier dispute last month between Deepak and one of the accused, Jeyaseelan.

IBM executive, Lufthansa staffer die of electrocution in Bengaluru hotel pool

IBM executive, Lufthansa staffer die of electrocution in Bengaluru hotel pool

Rediff.com31 Oct 2026

Two foreign nationals, a German airline crew member and an IBM project manager, died in a five-star hotel's swimming pool in Bengaluru due to suspected electrocution. Two others were injured attempting rescue. Police have registered a case against the hotel management for negligence and are investigating the incident.

West Bengal Police Encounter Kills Rape-Murder Accused Dilip Roy

West Bengal Police Encounter Kills Rape-Murder Accused Dilip Roy

Rediff.com3 days ago

A man accused of raping and murdering a 12-year-old girl in West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur district was killed in a police encounter early on Monday. Dilip Roy allegedly opened fire at a police team attempting to arrest him, leading to police retaliation. This marks the fourth reported police encounter in West Bengal since the BJP came to power in May, with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stating police are allowed to retaliate in self-defence in certain cases.

Guwahati Hotel Firing: Police Recreate Crime Scene With Accused

Guwahati Hotel Firing: Police Recreate Crime Scene With Accused

Rediff.com2 Nov 2026

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.

Bareilly Police Bust Fake Marksheets Racket, One Arrested

Bareilly Police Bust Fake Marksheets Racket, One Arrested

Rediff.com23 Oct 2026

A 45-year-old man, Pradeep Kumar Gangwar, has been arrested in Bareilly for allegedly creating and distributing fake marksheets and certificates. Police recovered 27 fake documents, 11 stamps, cash, and mobile phones from him. The case emerged after a complaint from a Punjab resident who was defrauded of Rs 50,000 for fake BA marksheets. Investigations are ongoing into the authenticity of the documents and potential accomplices.

Bihar Police Sub-Inspector Found Hanging In Government Quarters

Bihar Police Sub-Inspector Found Hanging In Government Quarters

Rediff.com24 Oct 2026

A sub-inspector named Yogesh Kumar was found dead by hanging at his government quarters in Bihar's Bhagalpur district on Saturday morning. Police are investigating the incident, which prima facie appears to be a suicide possibly due to family matters.

Police Custody Extended For Four Accused In Tiger Shroff Firing Case

Police Custody Extended For Four Accused In Tiger Shroff Firing Case

Rediff.com27 Oct 2026

A Mumbai court has extended the police custody of four individuals arrested for allegedly aiding shooters in the Tiger Shroff firing case until October 28. Investigators require more time to collect voice samples and verify recovered evidence, including weapons and digital communications. The accused are implicated in procuring and smuggling firearms, with two women booking a hotel using fake IDs.

JEE Aspirant Dies By Suicide In Kota Hostel

JEE Aspirant Dies By Suicide In Kota Hostel

Rediff.com2 Nov 2026

A 16-year-old boy from Uttar Pradesh, preparing for JEE online, was found dead by suicide in his hostel room in Kota, Rajasthan. Police are investigating the incident, and no suicide note was found.

Kolkata Jawan Held For Molesting Officer's Daughter

Kolkata Jawan Held For Molesting Officer's Daughter

Rediff.com2 days ago

A jawan has been arrested in Kolkata for allegedly molesting the daughter of an army officer within a military residential complex. The incident, which occurred on November 5, led to a complaint by the girl's mother, and the accused was identified through CCTV footage. The investigation is ongoing, and the jawan has been remanded to police custody.

Army Jawan Held For Alleged Molestation In Kolkata Complex

Army Jawan Held For Alleged Molestation In Kolkata Complex

Rediff.com2 days ago

A jawan has been arrested in Kolkata for allegedly molesting the daughter of an army officer within a military residential complex. The incident, which occurred on November 5, led to the jawan's arrest on Sunday night after the girl's mother filed a complaint. Police used CCTV footage to identify the accused, who is now in custody.

Firecracker Spat Escalates To Fatal Assault In Delhi

Firecracker Spat Escalates To Fatal Assault In Delhi

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 42-year-old man, Munna, allegedly beat a juvenile to death with an iron rod in central Delhi's Anand Parbat area on Monday. The fatal assault occurred after an argument between the victim and Munna's minor son over bursting firecrackers escalated. Police have apprehended Munna and the other juvenile, registering an FIR under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

Police Arrest Four In Ramgarh For ATM Tampering Fraud

Police Arrest Four In Ramgarh For ATM Tampering Fraud

Rediff.com30 Oct 2026

Four members of an interstate gang involved in ATM tampering and online fraud have been arrested in Ramgarh, Jharkhand. Police seized 18 ATM cards and cash, busting a racket that duped customers by tampering with machines and posing as bank officials.

Family Feud Turns Fatal In Dehradun Over Property Dispute

Family Feud Turns Fatal In Dehradun Over Property Dispute

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 26-year-old man was allegedly killed by his uncle and cousin in Dehradun on Monday following a dispute over the construction of a wall. The victim, Gaurav, succumbed to injuries after being attacked with a sharp-edged weapon. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

Police Encounter In Nuh Leads To Cow Smuggler's Arrest

Police Encounter In Nuh Leads To Cow Smuggler's Arrest

Rediff.com1 Nov 2026

A suspected cow smuggler, identified as Dilshad alias Dilla, was arrested in Haryana's Nuh district following an encounter with police. The accused sustained a bullet injury in his leg during an exchange of fire. Authorities recovered an illegal country-made pistol, a cartridge, and three cows from the scene.

Delhi Police Arrests Inter-State Snatcher Wanted In 54 Cases

Delhi Police Arrests Inter-State Snatcher Wanted In 54 Cases

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested Gaurav Yadav, a 31-year-old alleged inter-state snatcher, who was a proclaimed offender in multiple cases across Delhi and Haryana and wanted in a Gangster Act case in Uttar Pradesh. Yadav, involved in 54 cases, was apprehended near Machchi Market, Vikaspuri-Nilothi Nala Road, with a semi-automatic pistol and live cartridges.

Gurugram Police Arrest Man For Alleged Molestation At Cyber Hub

Gurugram Police Arrest Man For Alleged Molestation At Cyber Hub

Rediff.com27 Oct 2026

Gurugram police have arrested Anmol Arora, 27, from Firozpur, Punjab, in connection with the alleged molestation of a woman at Cyber Hub, DLF Phase-2. The incident was reported on October 22, and the arrest was made on Monday following an investigation.

MCOCA Case: Delhi Police Nabs Alleged Bhola Bhai Gang Member

MCOCA Case: Delhi Police Nabs Alleged Bhola Bhai Gang Member

Rediff.com28 Oct 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 21-year-old man, Sujal alias Dhela, in connection with a case registered under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against the alleged Bhola Bhai gang. This arrest follows the earlier apprehension of the gang's leader, Mukesh alias Bhola, and another associate, Vipin. The gang is accused of serious offences including murder, robbery, and extortion, with the leader allegedly continuing to direct operations from jail.

Missing Man's Body Found In Pratapgarh, Police Suspect Friends Over Love Affair

Missing Man's Body Found In Pratapgarh, Police Suspect Friends Over Love Affair

Rediff.com3 Nov 2026

The body of a 27-year-old man, Brijendra Singh, missing for six days, was recovered from a pit in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district. Police suspect he was murdered by two 'friends' over a love affair, with one accused already confessing to the crime.