Uttar Pradesh Police has initiated the process to add Section 198 of the BNS to an FIR against two electoral registration officers and a computer operator in Pilibhit. This action follows alleged irregularities in the voter list of the Pilibhit Sadar Assembly constituency, where an inquiry revealed missing application forms and identical EPIC numbers for different voters. The Election Commission had earlier suspended the officers and directed the addition of the BNS section.
Punjab Police's Counter Intelligence wing in Amritsar has dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling module, arresting three individuals and recovering 10 foreign-made .30 bore pistols. The accused were in contact with a foreign-based handler and intended to supply weapons to criminal elements.
A BMW inspection of the Mini Cooper involved in a fatal accident near Kochi last month confirmed the car was travelling at 162 kmph five seconds before impact. The driver, Suhail, applied brakes one second prior, with the speed at 144 kmph. Police findings of overspeeding, based on CCTV, are now scientifically supported by the BMW crash data analysis.
Delhi Police arrested a 47-year-old woman, Neelam Rana, and her 27-year-old son, Rahul Rana, for their alleged involvement in an organised drug syndicate. They were wanted in MCOCA and NDPS Act cases. Neelam's husband, Rajesh Rana, is identified as the syndicate's leader and is currently in judicial custody. Both mother and son have previous criminal records related to drug trafficking and excise violations.
A court in Mumbai on Monday extended till October 28 the police custody of four persons held for allegedly aiding the shooters in the Tiger Shroff firing case after investigators said they needed to collect voice samples.
A woman and her 16-year-old son were found dead in separate rooms of their house in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Police suspect suicide, but the circumstances are under investigation. The woman's husband had died three years ago.
Delhi Police have arrested a 43-year-old man from Kerala in connection with a cyber fraud case involving unauthorised transactions totalling Rs 1.96 lakh from a woman's bank account. The accused, Raju, was identified through bank records and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, and his account was linked to multiple cybercrime complaints.
A 61-year-old man, Udaibir Singh, who was serving a life sentence for a 1997 murder-cum-dacoity case, has been arrested by Delhi Police after being on the run for nearly 16 years. He had absconded in 2010 after being released on one-month parole following his son's death. Singh was apprehended from Uttar Pradesh on October 23, and a Rs 50,000 bounty was on his head.
A Chennai court has granted the Central Crime Branch three days' custody of former School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi in connection with an alleged private schools recognition scam. The police had sought five days to investigate the money trail in the multi-crore scam, and the court has set conditions for his medical examination and legal counsel's presence during interrogation.
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.
Police in Kendrapara, Odisha, have busted a motorcycle theft racket, apprehending eight individuals, including a minor, and recovering 11 stolen motorcycles. Further investigation is ongoing.
Two men accused in separate murder and rape-murder cases were killed in alleged gunfights with law enforcers in West Bengal on Tuesday. Both incidents occurred during crime-scene reconstruction after the accused purportedly snatched firearms from officers and opened fire. The cases involved the rape and murder of a 17-year-old schoolgirl and the killing of a BJP worker, both of which had triggered public outrage.
A 67-year-old advocate, Gayadeen Ahirwar, was kidnapped from Jalaun and later found murdered in Kanpur's Sachendi area. Police suspect a land-related dispute as the motive and have detained three suspects, with investigations ongoing to recover evidence.
Congress workers and police clashed outside the Jaipur Police Commissionerate during a protest demanding the registration of a zero FIR regarding the alleged assault on NSUI leader Ritu Barala by Delhi Police. Jaipur Police refused, citing an ongoing investigation in Delhi, while Congress leaders insisted on the legal provision for a zero FIR and accused the BJP government of denying justice. BJP leaders, in turn, called the protest a "political drama."
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.
Meghalaya Police arrested two individuals and seized heroin valued at approximately Rs 60 lakh in West Garo Hills. The operation, conducted by the Anti-Narcotics Task Force, also led to the seizure of cars and mobile phones, with officials suspecting an inter-state drug trafficking network.
The prime accused in the alleged rape and murder of a 14-year-old girl in Odisha's Balasore district has been arrested. A police officer was suspended for negligence, and another transferred, amidst public protests and demands for a Crime Branch probe by the Opposition Congress.
Four individuals have been arrested by the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar Police in Maharashtra for allegedly constructing approximately 2,000 unauthorised structures on land earmarked for the Virar-Alibaug Multi-modal Corridor project. The accused reportedly forged documents to illegally claim compensation, exploiting advance intelligence about state land acquisition between 2022 and 2023. The ongoing investigation has uncovered a wider criminal conspiracy, leading to severe charges under the Indian Penal Code.
A shooting incident in Punjab's Tarn Taran district resulted in one fatality and two injuries. Two individuals opened fire on three persons sitting in a car, leading to the death of Gursewak Singh. Police have identified the alleged shooters and are investigating the matter.
Delhi Police seized over 2,260 kg of illegal firecrackers from two vehicles in Alipur and arrested four individuals involved in transporting the consignment from Punjab for delivery in Delhi, where firecrackers are banned.
Delhi Police has secured freezing orders for Rs 3.72 crore in cash proceeds from a narcotics case, arresting eight alleged members of a drug supply network and seizing over 1 kg of smack. This freezing order is reportedly the highest amount covered by such an order for north India since 1976.
Delhi Police have successfully dismantled an alleged interstate heroin manufacturing and supply network, arresting seven individuals and seizing over 8 kg of heroin valued at approximately Rs 60 crore. The operation spanned Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand, uncovering an illicit manufacturing unit in Lucknow and tracing raw opium supply to Jharkhand. The arrests include an alleged raw opium supplier involved in illegal poppy cultivation.
Three Myanmar nationals have been apprehended in Hyderabad for allegedly repeatedly sexually assaulting an 18-year-old woman, also from Myanmar, who was reportedly confined by her husband. The woman's husband, the main accused, is currently absconding, and police are investigating the case.
Ten individuals were arrested and a minor girl detained in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, for allegedly slaughtering two cows and selling their meat. The investigation began after severed cow heads were discovered on October 12 and two days later. Police used CCTV footage to identify and apprehend the suspects, who confessed to the crime.
A man named Sasikumar was arrested in Thiruvarur district for allegedly tampering with official land records to illegally transfer and sell properties belonging to mutts, temples, and private individuals. The investigation is ongoing to identify other conspirators involved in the fraud.
Kerala Police have registered a case against social media platform X and one of its handles for circulating an AI-generated video allegedly depicting the Prime Minister and the Election Commission of India in a misleading and defamatory manner.
A 76-year-old woman in Bhubaneswar was allegedly strangled by her caretaker, who then fled with jewellery and other valuables. The incident came to light on Wednesday morning when a tenant alerted the woman's daughter. Police suspect it to be a murder for gain, and the caretaker is currently missing.
Delhi Police have arrested two men, Himanshu Kumar and Ankit Kumar, for allegedly facilitating cyber fraud by arranging bank accounts for fraudsters. This action stems from a case where a victim was cheated of Rs 15.83 lakh. The investigation revealed how the accused provided crucial support to online cheating operations.
Vaibhav Chavan, 26, who was believed to have exposed a racket providing fake sports certificates for police jobs, was found dead by hanging in Beed district, Maharashtra, on Thursday. Police have registered a case of accidental death, though oral information suggests Chavan had previously complained about fabricated certificates. This incident follows Pune Police's unearthing in September of a large-scale racket involving over 1,000 fake Kurash certificates used for government job applications.
Delhi Police have seized over 707 kg of illegal firecrackers in Trilokpuri, east Delhi, leading to the arrest of Vikas Jain. The consignment is suspected to have been procured from a supplier in Pataudi, Haryana, and further investigations are underway to trace the source and other individuals involved in the illegal supply network.
The Supreme Court has ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to pay Rs 6 lakh in reparation to a man who spent six years in custody as an undertrial due to a "slipshod investigation" in a murder case. The apex court slammed the UP Police and prosecuting agencies, emphasising their role in ensuring justice for all, including the accused, and highlighted the "travesty of justice" in this case.
Three alleged members of an interstate gang were arrested in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, leading to the recovery of 400 stolen mobile phones valued at Rs 1.5 crore and Rs 6 lakh in cash. The gang operated across multiple states and union territories, stealing phones from public places and facilitating their sale.
A 20-year-old woman, Ninki, was found hanging in a finance company's office in Gorakhpur, leading to protests by her family and locals who suspect murder. Her family alleges the office manager, Suraj Yadav, is responsible and points to switched-off CCTV cameras. Police are investigating, awaiting the post-mortem report.
A seven-year-old girl who went missing three days ago in Chhattisgarh's Korba district was found raped and murdered. Police arrested a 42-year-old man after a sniffer dog tracked him down. The accused confessed to the crime, and further investigation is ongoing.
A 19-year-old student in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly raped by a relative of her landlord on Thursday night. Police have registered a case based on the mother's complaint and are actively searching for the 22-year-old accused.
Mumbai Police have registered an attempt to murder case against three unidentified persons following a firing incident at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car on Sunday evening. The case has been transferred to the Mumbai Crime Branch, which is investigating potential links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, despite their unverified claim of responsibility.
A doctor in Kollam, Kerala, was arrested for allegedly assaulting police personnel and possessing a small quantity of ganja. He was remanded to judicial custody for the assault, while both he and a woman doctor were granted bail in the narcotics case.
A teenage boy in Kolkata was blindfolded, doused in petrol, and set ablaze by three accused, allegedly for a social media reel. The victim's family claims the attack stemmed from a financial dispute. The incident occurred on October 27, and the accused, including two minors, were arrested on Thursday. The victim is stable and undergoing treatment for burn injuries.
Kolkata Police are investigating a stampede at a Durga Puja pandal that killed 19 and injured 25. They are searching for a person who allegedly made a false announcement about the pandal collapsing, which may have caused panic. Investigators are reviewing CCTV footage and examining why the exit was congested while entry remained open.
Uttar Pradesh Police successfully rescued 453 Nepalese citizens from an international fraud syndicate operating in Kushinagar. The syndicate lured victims with false promises of jobs, higher education, and lucrative earnings. Ten members of the gang were arrested, and the Nepalese Embassy in New Delhi expressed its appreciation for the UP Police's swift action.
