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Police Encounter Leads To Cow Smuggler's Arrest In Nuh

Police Encounter Leads To Cow Smuggler's Arrest In Nuh

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Nuh police apprehended an alleged cow smuggler, identified as Aslam, following a brief encounter on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. The accused sustained gunshot injuries and was hospitalised, while an accomplice managed to flee. Police recovered five cattle, an illegal firearm, and cartridges from the scene.

Mob lynches man in Bengal after suspected rape-murder of 11-year-old girl

Mob lynches man in Bengal after suspected rape-murder of 11-year-old girl

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

An 11-year-old girl's body was found in Baruipur, West Bengal, leading to local protests and the lynching of a man accused of involvement. Police have arrested four people and assured strict action, with the Chief Minister also intervening.

World Cup Brings Increased Policing, Displacement For Vancouver's Homeless

World Cup Brings Increased Policing, Displacement For Vancouver's Homeless

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

The FIFA World Cup in Vancouver has intensified concerns among locals regarding increased policing and displacement of homeless individuals and drug users. Residents report more aggressive sweeps and confiscation of belongings, despite city officials stating these are routine operations and not directly influenced by the tournament.

Delhi Police Arrest Technicians In Stolen Mobile Unlocking Racket

Delhi Police Arrest Technicians In Stolen Mobile Unlocking Racket

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Two mobile software technicians have been arrested in Delhi for allegedly receiving stolen mobile phones and unlocking them using sophisticated software tools for resale in the grey market. Police recovered 45 smartphones and equipment, linking some to theft cases across Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.

CBI Raids Punjab Vigilance Office, Arrests Middlemen In Bribery Case

CBI Raids Punjab Vigilance Office, Arrests Middlemen In Bribery Case

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The CBI conducted a late-night raid at the Punjab Vigilance office in Mohali, arresting several middlemen allegedly involved in collecting bribes for a senior officer. The raid was part of an investigation into a bribery allegation of around 20 lakh. Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia criticised the AAP government over the incident.

Delhi Police Bust Farmhouse Party With Illegal Arms, Arrest 3

Delhi Police Bust Farmhouse Party With Illegal Arms, Arrest 3

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Delhi Police arrested three men following a raid on a farmhouse in Siraspur where celebratory firing occurred during a birthday party. Authorities recovered illegal firearms, ammunition, liquor, and hookahs, and have registered cases under various acts.

CPI(M) Condemns ED Raids On Kerala CM As Political Attack

CPI(M) Condemns ED Raids On Kerala CM As Political Attack

Rediff.com27 May 2026

CPI(M) leaders have strongly criticised the ED raids on former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan and others, alleging political motivation and a conspiracy by the BJP and Congress. They claim the raids are an attempt to intimidate the party and its leaders, and have vowed to fight back against what they see as a politically fabricated case.

Haryana Hospital Raided For Illegal Sex Determination Operation

Haryana Hospital Raided For Illegal Sex Determination Operation

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Haryana health officials busted an alleged illegal sex determination operation at Aayu Hospital in Gurugram, leading to the arrest of a radiologist and the sealing of an ultrasound machine.

Jharkhand Police Nab PLFI Chief Commander Amrit Horo

Jharkhand Police Nab PLFI Chief Commander Amrit Horo

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Jharkhand Police have arrested Amrit Horo, the chief commander of the banned People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), who had a bounty of Rs 10 lakh on his head.

Police Team Assaulted While Resolving Dispute In Uttar Pradesh

Police Team Assaulted While Resolving Dispute In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered after a Uttar Pradesh Dial 112 police team was allegedly assaulted while attempting to resolve a dispute in a village in Sultanpur district.

UP Minister's Nephew Allegedly Involved In Police Station Ruckus Over Illegal Mining

UP Minister's Nephew Allegedly Involved In Police Station Ruckus Over Illegal Mining

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A group, including the nephew of a Uttar Pradesh Cabinet minister, allegedly caused a disturbance at a Mathura police station following a raid on an illegal mining operation. Police seized a JCB machine and tractor-trolleys, leading to an FIR for obstructing official duties and illegal mining, though the minister's nephew is not yet named. The minister's nephew denies the allegations, claiming the excavation was for an Amrit Sarovar project.

Kerala Police Arrest Four After ED Officials Attacked

Kerala Police Arrest Four After ED Officials Attacked

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Kerala police have arrested four individuals in connection with the violent attack on vehicles carrying Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials who raided former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan's rented house. The arrests followed a stand-off with CPI(M) party workers and leaders.

Patna Police Uncover Fake Lottery Ticket Operation

Patna Police Uncover Fake Lottery Ticket Operation

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Police in Patna, Bihar, have detained 18 individuals suspected of involvement in a syndicate selling counterfeit lottery tickets, seizing printing equipment and a large quantity of fake tickets.

Cop murder accused, who lived as fake doctor in MP, held after 28 years

Cop murder accused, who lived as fake doctor in MP, held after 28 years

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man who allegedly reinvented himself as a small-town "doctor", married, raised a family and quietly ran a clinic in Madhya Pradesh while evading law for nearly 28 years over the murder of a cop has been finally arrested by the Delhi police.

How Bengaluru Police Uncovered A Prostitution Racket

How Bengaluru Police Uncovered A Prostitution Racket

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Police in Bengaluru arrested a woman for allegedly operating a prostitution racket from a rented house, rescuing two women involved. The accused confessed to facilitating services for financial gain, and further investigation is underway by the Central Crime Branch's Women Protection Squad.

Maharashtra TET 2026 exam postponed day before test over paper leak

Maharashtra TET 2026 exam postponed day before test over paper leak

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

The Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 in Maharashtra has been postponed following a raid in Bhiwandi, Thane, where individuals were found with questions matching the actual exam paper. The Maharashtra State Council of Examination (MSCE) confirmed the breach and initiated a thorough investigation, registering a criminal case. The postponement aims to ensure transparency and allow law enforcement to probe the malpractice racket.

Delhi blast: Police raid Dr Shaheen's UP homes; father stunned

Delhi blast: Police raid Dr Shaheen's UP homes; father stunned

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Security measures were heightened across Uttar Pradesh following a car blast in Delhi. Anti-terror agencies and police conducted searches in multiple cities, including Lucknow, in response to the incident.

Jharkhand Police Arrest Four Suspects in Jamshedpur Shooting Case

Jharkhand Police Arrest Four Suspects in Jamshedpur Shooting Case

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Police in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, have arrested four individuals in connection with a shooting incident that seriously injured a man. The suspects were apprehended with firearms and ammunition, and the motive appears to be a long-standing dispute.

Kerala Ministers Allege CPI(M)-BJP Understanding Amid ED Raids

Kerala Ministers Allege CPI(M)-BJP Understanding Amid ED Raids

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Kerala ministers deny allegations of a Congress-BJP operation behind ED searches at residences linked to Marxist veteran Pinarayi Vijayan, claiming instead that the CPI(M) had an understanding with the BJP. They also downplayed the significance of the searches and the meeting between the Kerala CM and the Prime Minister.

Police Detain Three In Unnao Murder Case

Police Detain Three In Unnao Murder Case

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Police in Unnao have detained three of the five accused in the murder of a 60-year-old man, Baba Milan Das. A murder case has been registered, and efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining two absconding suspects. The motive behind the killing is still under investigation.

Odisha Police Smash Gambling Ring Near Chhattisgarh Border

Odisha Police Smash Gambling Ring Near Chhattisgarh Border

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Odisha Police busted a gambling racket in Sundargrah district, arresting 26 people and seizing cash, vehicles, and mobile phones. They also arrested a shop owner involved in IPL betting and are searching for three more suspects.

Punjab Police Nabs Shopkeeper Murder Accused In J&K

Punjab Police Nabs Shopkeeper Murder Accused In J&K

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Punjab Police, in a joint operation with Jammu and Kashmir Police, have arrested two shooters allegedly involved in the murder of a Ferozepur shopkeeper. The accused, identified as Vishnu Kumar and Rahul Mahawar, were apprehended in J&K following an extensive investigation and an operation named 'Hill Trap'. Police also recovered a pistol and are now probing the larger conspiracy behind the killing.

Odisha Police Detain 10 In Illegal Sand Mining Crackdown

Odisha Police Detain 10 In Illegal Sand Mining Crackdown

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Police in Odisha's Keonjhar district have conducted raids at 12 locations, detaining 10 people involved in illegal sand mining and transportation as part of 'Operation Baitarani'. The raids resulted in the seizure of over Rs 27 lakh in cash, fake transit passes, and 30 vehicles.

NIA conducts nationwide raids to bust ISIS-backed plot; 12 held

NIA conducts nationwide raids to bust ISIS-backed plot; 12 held

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted nationwide searches across 10 states and one Union Territory, targeting an online terror radicalisation conspiracy linked to ISIS and AQIS. The operation, which led to the seizure of digital devices, is part of an ongoing investigation into a plot to establish an Islamic state in India through violent jihad. So far, 11 individuals and one juvenile have been arrested in connection with the case.

Pune Police Bust 'Project X' Party, Over 70 Booked For Drugs, Liquor Violations

Pune Police Bust 'Project X' Party, Over 70 Booked For Drugs, Liquor Violations

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Pune police busted a party named 'Project X' in Tulapur village, booking over 70 individuals for drug and liquor violations. The raid led to the seizure of ganja, banned smoking products, and liquor worth Rs 85 lakh, with some attendees being underage.

NIA conducts raids in UP, Raj, Maha, Bihar over arms smuggling

NIA conducts raids in UP, Raj, Maha, Bihar over arms smuggling

Rediff.com29 May 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids across four states in India, investigating a case of arms, ammunition, and IED smuggling from Pakistan. The raids targeted 12 locations in Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Maharashtra, leading to the seizure of digital devices for forensic analysis.

Trio Arrested In Ahmedabad For Illegal Cow Slaughter

Trio Arrested In Ahmedabad For Illegal Cow Slaughter

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Three individuals have been arrested in Ahmedabad's Vejalpur area for allegedly slaughtering cows in violation of Gujarat's strict laws against cow slaughter. The arrests followed a police raid on an open field where the act was reportedly taking place.

Three more held in Kolkata NEET protest violence case; 14 arrests so far

Three more held in Kolkata NEET protest violence case; 14 arrests so far

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

Three more persons were arrested on Sunday in connection with the violence during a protest here two days ago against the NEET paper leak, taking the total number of apprehended people to 14, the police said.

Jharkhand Police Nab PLFI Chief Commander Amrit Horo

Jharkhand Police Nab PLFI Chief Commander Amrit Horo

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Jharkhand Police have arrested Amrit Horo, the 'chief commander' of the banned People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI), a splinter group of the Maoists. Horo, who carried a bounty of Rs 10 lakh, was apprehended in a raid in the Mahugaon forest area.

Woman Arrested, Three Rescued In Thane Prostitution Bust

Woman Arrested, Three Rescued In Thane Prostitution Bust

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Thane police have dismantled a prostitution racket operating near the Thane railway station, arresting a woman and rescuing three victims.

Bihar Excise and Railway Police Clash Over Liquor Raid at Katihar Station

Bihar Excise and Railway Police Clash Over Liquor Raid at Katihar Station

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A clash occurred between Excise & Prohibition Department officials and GRP personnel at Katihar railway station in Bihar over a liquor raid, resulting in injuries and investigations by both sides.

J&K Police Nab Drug Peddler, Recover 10kg of Narcotics in Budgam

J&K Police Nab Drug Peddler, Recover 10kg of Narcotics in Budgam

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Police in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir arrested a drug peddler and recovered 10 kg of narcotics from his possession.

Rajasthan Police Arrest Gangster, Seize Illegal Arms

Rajasthan Police Arrest Gangster, Seize Illegal Arms

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Rajasthan police arrested seven individuals, including alleged gangster Vinod Pathaina, seizing illegal arms, ammunition, and a bulletproof jacket in Bharatpur district.

How Khunti Police Seized Rs 12 Lakh Opium

How Khunti Police Seized Rs 12 Lakh Opium

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Police in Jharkhand's Khunti district arrested four individuals and seized 2.328 kg of opium valued at Rs 12 lakh. The arrests followed a tip-off about an opium dealing operation in Tamab village, involving both cultivators and buyers from West Singhbhum district.

Police Recover Firearms, Weapons, and Fake Currency from Thane Criminal's Residence

Police Recover Firearms, Weapons, and Fake Currency from Thane Criminal's Residence

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Police in Thane, India, seized firearms, weapons, and counterfeit currency from the home of a known criminal, Surendra Pandurang Patil, during a raid.

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Major Cyber Fraud Network

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Major Cyber Fraud Network

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate cyber fraud syndicate, arresting three key operatives involved in siphoning off money through unauthorised banking transactions. The police successfully froze approximately Rs 4 lakh of the Rs 4.82 lakh stolen from a victim's account and recovered numerous debit cards, SIM cards, and mobile phones used in the operation.

How Meerut Police Busted An Illegal Arms Factory Hidden Under A Bed

How Meerut Police Busted An Illegal Arms Factory Hidden Under A Bed

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Police in Meerut busted an illegal arms manufacturing factory concealed in the basement of a house, with the entrance hidden under a double bed. Eleven people were arrested, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the network involved.

Two Arrested in Patna Drug Raid, 25 Crore Worth of Narcotics Seized

Two Arrested in Patna Drug Raid, 25 Crore Worth of Narcotics Seized

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Two individuals have been arrested in Patna, India, following a raid that uncovered approximately 25 crore worth of drugs. The operation revealed a sophisticated drug processing and distribution network, with investigations ongoing to identify further individuals involved.

Delhi Police Nab Four Minors In Attempted Robbery Case

Delhi Police Nab Four Minors In Attempted Robbery Case

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have apprehended four minors for allegedly attempting to rob a man and stabbing him in Sultanpur Majra. The incident occurred on May 29, and the police recovered two knives used in the crime.

Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory In Jharkhand

Police Bust Illegal Arms Factory In Jharkhand

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A joint operation by Sahibganj police and Bihar STF led to the discovery of an illegal mini-arms factory in Jharkhand, resulting in the arrest of the main accused and seizure of weapons and equipment.