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Delhi Police Dismantles International Cyber Fraud Ring Using SIM Box Technology

Delhi Police Dismantles International Cyber Fraud Ring Using SIM Box Technology

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled a major international cyber fraud syndicate using illegal 'SIM Box' technology to defraud people through digital arrest scams and fake investment schemes. Two individuals have been arrested, and the investigation revealed links to handlers in Cambodia and other Southeast Asian countries.

Kerala Police Issues Stern Warning On Mobile Camera Privacy Invasion

Kerala Police Issues Stern Warning On Mobile Camera Privacy Invasion

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Kerala Police has issued a warning against the unauthorised recording and circulation of private visuals using mobile phone cameras, stating that such actions violate fundamental rights and are punishable under Section 66E of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The caution comes after public criticism of online media's conduct during a recent celebrity cremation.

Kerala Police Issues Stern Warning On Mobile Camera Privacy Invasion

Kerala Police Issues Stern Warning On Mobile Camera Privacy Invasion

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Kerala Police has issued a warning against the unauthorised recording and circulation of private visuals using mobile phone cameras, stating that such actions violate fundamental rights and are punishable under Section 66E of the Information Technology Act, 2000. The caution comes after public criticism of online media's conduct during a recent celebrity cremation.

How Meerut Police Uncovered A Major Cyber Fraud Operation

How Meerut Police Uncovered A Major Cyber Fraud Operation

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Police in Meerut have arrested two individuals for allegedly running a fake Common Service Centre (CSC) to open fraudulent bank accounts using forged documents of unsuspecting, needy people. The accused used these accounts for online financial frauds, leading to the recovery of numerous fake IDs, bank cards, and other incriminating evidence.

Haryana Police Bolstered With New Emergency Response Vehicles

Haryana Police Bolstered With New Emergency Response Vehicles

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini flagged off 312 Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) for the Haryana Police, including motorcycles and Honda Elevate vehicles, provided by Honda India Foundation under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative.

Maharashtra Cyber Police Book Comedians Over 'Obscene' Online Content

Maharashtra Cyber Police Book Comedians Over 'Obscene' Online Content

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Maharashtra Cyber police have registered a case against stand-up comedian Pranit More, web developer Himanshu Jangra, and Dr Sejal Pawar for allegedly disseminating 'obscene and objectionable' content on social media, stemming from remarks made during a comedy show that trivialised consent and disrespected deceased persons.

Indore Police Get Drone Unit To Boost Security, Crowd Control

Indore Police Get Drone Unit To Boost Security, Crowd Control

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav launched Indore's first district drone unit, equipping the police with advanced aerial systems for law enforcement, crowd management, and surveillance.

Kanpur Police Book Three Over Defamatory Social Media Posts Against Aditi Yadav

Kanpur Police Book Three Over Defamatory Social Media Posts Against Aditi Yadav

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Kanpur cyber crime police have registered an FIR against three individuals for allegedly circulating objectionable and misleading social media posts targeting Aditi Yadav, daughter of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. The complaint, filed by a Samajwadi Party official, alleges that the content included false claims, objectionable remarks, and morphed photographs intended to defame her and malign the family's reputation. The accused face charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Information Technology Act, with a cyber crime investigation currently underway.

How Punjab Police Dismantled Drug Trafficking Networks

How Punjab Police Dismantled Drug Trafficking Networks

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Punjab Police has dismantled the financial infrastructure of drug-trafficking networks, freezing assets worth Rs 300 crore linked to alleged drug smugglers.

Kerala Police And RBI Launch Reelathon To Combat Cyber Fraud

Kerala Police And RBI Launch Reelathon To Combat Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Kerala Police chief Ravada Chandrasekhar highlighted cyber fraud as a serious social challenge, particularly targeting youth, during the inauguration of 'RBI Reelathon 2026'. This multi-phase awareness campaign by the Reserve Bank of India aims to engage college students in combating cyber financial frauds through creative content creation and timely reporting.

How Delhi Police's AI System Will Cut Emergency Response Times

How Delhi Police's AI System Will Cut Emergency Response Times

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Delhi Traffic Police is implementing an AI-based traffic management and route-mapping system to ensure quicker movement of emergency vehicles like ambulances and fire tenders. This initiative aims to reduce response times during crises, addressing concerns raised after incidents where traffic congestion delayed emergency services. The system will identify high-traffic zones, suggest the fastest routes, and involve coordinated efforts with fire departments and additional police deployment.

Man Arrested In Gujarat For Posing As Senior Police Officer

Man Arrested In Gujarat For Posing As Senior Police Officer

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A man was arrested in Surendranagar, Gujarat, for allegedly posing as a deputy superintendent of police and using the false identity to commit cybercrimes and cheat people.

Delhi Police Arrest Man For Airport Metro Cable Theft

Delhi Police Arrest Man For Airport Metro Cable Theft

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 29-year-old man for allegedly stealing copper cables and damaging security equipment along the Airport Express Metro Line near Buddha Jayanti Park.

Operation Delta Hunt: Gujarat Police Apprehend Hundreds Of Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants

Operation Delta Hunt: Gujarat Police Apprehend Hundreds Of Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Gujarat police have launched 'Operation Delta Hunt', apprehending 362 illegal Bangladeshi migrants and probing 780 more suspects across the state. The operation, which involved technical surveillance and human intelligence, aims to identify and repatriate all illegal nationals, with investigations also targeting those who provided accommodation or employment without verification.

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Kerala's Home Minister announces 'Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt', a comprehensive anti-narcotics campaign targeting drug syndicates, especially those operating near educational institutions, and outlines reforms to improve police functioning and public accessibility.

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Kerala Police Launch 'Operation Toofan' To Combat Narcotics

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Kerala's Home Minister announces 'Operation Toofan: The Narco Hunt', a statewide campaign to crack down on drug syndicates, focusing on eliminating drug distribution networks, especially around educational institutions, and improving police functioning across the state.

How Gujarat Police Cracked Down On Cyber Fraud

How Gujarat Police Cracked Down On Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Gujarat police have uncovered cyber frauds worth Rs 2,289 crore and arrested 638 individuals as part of 'Operation Mule Account 1.0', a state-wide crackdown on online criminals launched in 2025.

Meerut Police Bust Illegal Telephone Exchange, Online Loan Fraud

Meerut Police Bust Illegal Telephone Exchange, Online Loan Fraud

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Police in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, have dismantled an illegal telephone exchange allegedly used for revenue loss and an online fake loan racket, arresting three individuals and seizing a large quantity of equipment.

Nagaland Police Appeal For Peace Amid Manipur Tensions

Nagaland Police Appeal For Peace Amid Manipur Tensions

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Nagaland Police have urged citizens to maintain peace and communal harmony amid concerns over the law and order situation in Manipur and the possibility of disturbances spilling over into Nagaland.

Sikkim Police Investigate Fake Amit Shah Merger Document

Sikkim Police Investigate Fake Amit Shah Merger Document

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The Sikkim home department has filed an FIR to investigate the creation and circulation of a forged document falsely attributed to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, which claimed a merger of Sikkim and Darjeeling.

Post stabbing incident, Maharashtra boosts Mumbai local train security

Post stabbing incident, Maharashtra boosts Mumbai local train security

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Following a fatal stabbing on a Mumbai local train, the Maharashtra government has announced plans to expand CCTV coverage, strengthen police patrolling, and implement other safety measures across the suburban railway network. The state also highlighted the quick arrest of the accused using facial recognition technology and ongoing efforts for passenger and women's safety.

Kerala Police Investigate Hoax Bomb Threat Email

Kerala Police Investigate Hoax Bomb Threat Email

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Kerala Police have launched an investigation into a hoax email claiming bomb blasts at collectorates and courts across the state. The email, received by a District Collector in Rajasthan, prompted security checks in Kerala before being deemed a false alarm.

Telangana Police To Collaborate To Eradicate Drug Menace

Telangana Police To Collaborate To Eradicate Drug Menace

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Telangana's DGP C V Anand has directed the police force to collaborate and intensify efforts to eradicate drug trafficking in the state. The focus will be on advanced technology, tracing financial trails, and crushing foreign syndicates. The DGP also highlighted the need for educational institutions to take responsibility and report drug-related incidents.

Jammu Police Review Security Measures, Anti-Drug Operations

Jammu Police Review Security Measures, Anti-Drug Operations

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu, Joginder Singh, chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the prevailing security scenario and review the effectiveness of intelligence-gathering mechanisms across the district.

One Held For Objectionable Remarks On Ambedkar

One Held For Objectionable Remarks On Ambedkar

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

One person has been arrested in Balrampur for allegedly posting objectionable remarks about Dr B R Ambedkar on social media. The arrest followed a complaint by the Bhim Army district president, leading to a case registered under the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act and IT Act against three individuals. Police are continuing their investigation to apprehend the other accused.

Punjab Police Busts ISI-Backed Espionage Modules

Punjab Police Busts ISI-Backed Espionage Modules

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have busted two ISI-backed espionage modules using high-tech, China-made solar powered CCTV cameras to transmit live feeds of sensitive military locations to Pakistan-based handlers.

Jharkhand Police Unearth Interstate Cyber Fraud Racket

Jharkhand Police Unearth Interstate Cyber Fraud Racket

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Jharkhand police have uncovered an interstate cyber fraud network and arrested four individuals involved in fraudulent transactions across 24 states. The investigation was initiated following inputs from the Union Home Ministry's 'Samanvaya portal', leading to the discovery of a bank account in Ramgarh district used for the illicit activities.

Rajkot Juvenile Home Breakout: 8 Children Still At Large

Rajkot Juvenile Home Breakout: 8 Children Still At Large

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Eleven juveniles escaped from an observation home in Rajkot, Gujarat, after breaking CCTV cameras and grilles. While one Pakistani national returned and two others were apprehended, eight juveniles remain missing, prompting a large-scale search operation.

How Agra Police Responded To Bus Harassment Complaint

How Agra Police Responded To Bus Harassment Complaint

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Agra Police swiftly responded to a distress alert on X (formerly Twitter) and arrested four individuals for allegedly harassing a woman and a girl on a bus travelling from Kanpur to Ahmedabad.

How Hyderabad Police Plan To Combat Cyber Fraud

How Hyderabad Police Plan To Combat Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar has proposed a Joint Working Group with the RBI and banks to address the issue of mule bank accounts used in cyber fraud. The proposal follows 'Operation Octopus,' which exposed vulnerabilities in KYC verification. Sajjanar also recommended strict directives for banks to fix accountability and adopt advanced technology to detect suspicious transactions.

Delhi techie holidaying with husband found dead at Mussoorie homestay

Delhi techie holidaying with husband found dead at Mussoorie homestay

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

A 27-year-old Gurugram-based IT professional, P Radha Gayatri, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a homestay in Mussoorie. Her husband reported finding her unresponsive after they had consumed alcohol. Police are investigating the incident and awaiting the post-mortem report.

Wipro issues statement, says zero tolerance for religious harassment

Wipro issues statement, says zero tolerance for religious harassment

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Wipro Technologies has issued a statement affirming its commitment to employee welfare and a safe workplace, stating it is fully cooperating with authorities regarding allegations of religious harassment, workplace discrimination, and forced resignation made by a former woman employee in Pune.

Workplace Harassment Allegations Emerge In TCS Staffer's Suicide Case

Workplace Harassment Allegations Emerge In TCS Staffer's Suicide Case

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Police in Pune have registered a case of abetment to suicide against three individuals, including two Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) employees, following the death of a 48-year-old IT staffer. The deceased, Amit Brahme, left a suicide note accusing colleagues of humiliation and a friend of defamation. TCS has acknowledged the allegations and stated it is investigating the matter while extending support to the family.

Karnataka Gang Rape: How Viral Video Led To Arrest Of 10 Accused

Karnataka Gang Rape: How Viral Video Led To Arrest Of 10 Accused

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A 41-year-old woman was allegedly drugged and gang-raped in Davangere, Karnataka, leading to the arrest of 10 individuals. The incident came to light after videos of the victim in an intoxicated state, recorded by the accused, went viral on WhatsApp. Police have registered an FIR under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act, with investigations ongoing.

Karnataka Gang Rape: How Viral Video Led To Arrest Of 10 Accused

Karnataka Gang Rape: How Viral Video Led To Arrest Of 10 Accused

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A 41-year-old woman was allegedly drugged and gang-raped in Davangere, Karnataka, leading to the arrest of 10 individuals. The incident came to light after videos of the victim in an intoxicated state, recorded by the accused, went viral on WhatsApp. Police have registered an FIR under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act, with investigations ongoing.

Illegal Call Centre Busted In Goa, 26 Arrested

Illegal Call Centre Busted In Goa, 26 Arrested

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Goa Police dismantled an illegal call centre in Verna Industrial Estate, arresting 26 individuals for allegedly defrauding US citizens by posing as bank employees.

How Agra Police Responded To Harassment Complaint In Minutes

How Agra Police Responded To Harassment Complaint In Minutes

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Agra Police responded swiftly to a distress alert posted on X (formerly Twitter) by a passenger and arrested four people for allegedly harassing two girls on a moving bus.

Drones To Drive India's Logistics And Clean Tech Growth

Drones To Drive India's Logistics And Clean Tech Growth

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

A new study predicts a 55 per cent surge in drone deployment across India's logistics and clean tech sectors over the next three years, driven by rapid digitalisation and the need for faster, more sustainable solutions. The Indian logistics market is projected to nearly double to USD 428.7 billion by 2033, highlighting a significant transformation in these key industries.

Punjab Police's Anti-Gangster Drive Nets Over 22,000 Arrests

Punjab Police's Anti-Gangster Drive Nets Over 22,000 Arrests

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The Punjab Police have arrested over 22,000 individuals, including 461 associates of gangsters, in the past three months as part of its anti-gangster drive 'Gangstran Te Vaar'. The operation has also resulted in substantial recoveries of weapons, explosives, and drugs.

Duo Arrested In Jharkhand For Palghar Collector Impersonation Scam

Duo Arrested In Jharkhand For Palghar Collector Impersonation Scam

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Two individuals have been arrested in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, for allegedly creating a fake social media account in the name of the Palghar district collector and defrauding a local resident of Rs 50,000. Police successfully recovered the entire amount.