Punjab Police have formed teams to arrest Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia and others for allegedly creating a disturbance at Majitha police station and attempting to free a detainee. Police are conducting searches, while the Akali Dal claims political vendetta.
Bengaluru police arrested four people, including three women, for allegedly running a prostitution racket from rented houses in various parts of the city.
Jharkhand police arrested two individuals and recovered 20 stolen motorcycles in West Singhbhum district following raids conducted in East and West Singhbhum districts.
An inspector in charge of a police station in Odisha's Cuttack district has been transferred following allegations that a man was tortured by police for refusing to identify a body as that of his missing wife.
A 15-year-old girl from West Bengal, allegedly abducted and trafficked to Greater Noida, was rescued in a joint operation. The accused has been arrested.
Punjab Police has dismantled the financial infrastructure of drug-trafficking networks, freezing assets worth Rs 300 crore linked to alleged drug smugglers.
A daily wage labourer in Odisha has died in police custody, with his family alleging torture and hot water burns. The state police chief has ordered a high-level probe, and staff at the police station have been transferred.
Kerala police have identified a victim in a 1986 murder case after the accused confessed to the crime last year. The victim, identified as Mohanan, was allegedly killed in self-defence by the accused, Muhammadali, who was a teenager at the time.
Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav has directed increased police presence and patrolling through strategic checkpoints and mobile patrols to enhance public confidence and ensure a secure environment across the state.
A 23-year-old criminal, Nitin alias Chhota, wanted in a kidnapping-for-ransom case, was arrested in Gurugram after an encounter with police. He was injured in the exchange of fire and is currently hospitalised. The accused has a history of 17 criminal cases across Delhi and Haryana, including dacoity and murder.
A man wanted in multiple criminal cases was injured in a police encounter in Odisha's Jharsuguda district. The accused, Jay Chauhan, sustained a bullet injury during the exchange of fire and was hospitalised. Police arrested Chauhan and four of his associates, seizing weapons from their possession.
Delhi Police have arrested three thieves and three receivers of stolen property in connection with a jewellery shop burglary in Kotla Mubarakpur. Stolen gold, silver jewellery, cash, and other valuables worth over Rs 10 lakh have been recovered.
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.
Police in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, have registered FIRs against two madrasas for allegedly operating illegally without proper registration or approval from the Minority Welfare Department. The action follows the sealing of these institutions in the Khoda area and is linked to the recent murder of a 17-year-old, Surya Chauhan, whose alleged killer was later killed in a police encounter. Three individuals have been named in the FIRs, with one madrasa specifically cited for lacking various essential certificates.
Gurugram Police have arrested six individuals allegedly involved in a cybercrime racket that defrauded people through online gaming and betting platforms. The arrests followed a raid in Delhi's Janakpuri area, where authorities seized mobile phones, laptops, ATM cards, and other incriminating materials.
Police in Odisha's Kendrapara district have launched an inquiry into allegations of custodial torture of a woman and her son by personnel of the Talachua Marine Police Station.
Haryana Police have dismantled a fraudulent international call centre in Panchkula, arresting 21 individuals involved in scamming US citizens by impersonating employees of a major e-commerce company.
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.
Haryana Police busted a fake international call centre in Panchkula, arresting 21 individuals for defrauding US citizens by posing as employees of a leading e-commerce company.
Delhi Police busted a factory-cum-godown manufacturing and storing counterfeit RO water purifier filters of leading brands and arrested its owner.
The Delhi Traffic Police have registered 65 FIRs and issued over 7,500 challans against motorists for wrong-side driving during a special citywide enforcement drive.
A 26-year-old alleged associate of the Himanshu Bhau gang was arrested following a brief exchange of fire with police in outer Delhi, police said.
A man wanted in multiple cases of highway robbery was arrested after being injured in an exchange of fire with police in Puri, Odisha. The incident occurred on Saturday night after police received information about a planned robbery.
A 25-year-old man suspected of honour killing his sister was arrested in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, following an encounter with the police. The suspect, Amir, allegedly killed his 21-year-old sister for having a love affair.
Delhi Police have registered a case against several individuals claiming to be advocates for allegedly threatening a police officer and obstructing him from duty inside Shakarpur police station.
A 32-year-old daily wage labourer in Odisha's Ganjam district has died allegedly after being tortured in police custody, prompting a high-level investigation.
An RTI activist, Simaranjit Singh, was shot dead near Maheru village in Punjab. Police have launched an investigation and are scanning CCTV footage to identify the assailants.
Punjab Police conducted raids on the residence of Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia and others in connection with an incident where they allegedly stormed a police station and attempted to forcibly release a detainee. Police have also issued a lookout circular against Majithia to prevent him from leaving the country.
Kushinagar police busted an international fraud syndicate that allegedly lured Nepali citizens with false promises of jobs and higher education, arresting ten members and rescuing 453 Nepali nationals.
Kanpur police have solved the case of a missing 21-year-old woman, revealing she was allegedly murdered by a private hospital owner, Devkant Uttam, and his nephew, Vivek Patel. The victim had previously filed a harassment complaint against Uttam. Patel confessed to strangling the woman and dumping her body in Bulandshahr. Both accused are in custody, and investigations are ongoing, with a possible relationship angle being explored.
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 conducted raids at the residence of SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia and others for allegedly storming a police station and attempting to free a detainee. The Akali Dal alleges political vendetta, while police assert that action will be taken regardless of status.
A man wanted in multiple criminal cases was injured in a shootout with police in Odisha's Jharsuguda district. The accused, Jay Chauhan, sustained a bullet injury during the encounter and is currently hospitalised. He was allegedly planning a major dacoity with his gang when police intervened.
A 48-year-old man, Shiv Bhole, accused of strangling his wife to death in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested following a police encounter where he sustained a gunshot injury. The accused, previously convicted for murder, confessed to the crime.
Residents of Chandiprasad village in Odisha protest against alleged police torture of a man who refused to identify a body as his missing wife. The state police chief has sought a report on the allegations.
Gurugram Police have arrested four individuals allegedly involved in an online betting fraud operation. The accused lured users with online gaming advertisements, processed payments through QR codes, and earned commissions on deposits.
Telangana CID arrests 11 individuals, including an Afghan national, for allegedly operating online betting across multiple states through the Dafabet platform. The investigation revealed a complex network of mule accounts and a coordinated multi-state criminal operation.
A 32-year-old man was found hanging in his home in Old Mustafabad, northeast Delhi. His live-in partner reported a quarrel the previous night where he allegedly inflicted injuries on himself. Police are investigating, and the deceased's brother does not suspect foul play.
Opposition parties in Odisha, BJD and Congress, have criticised Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, accusing him of a surge in police brutality. The allegations stem from a custodial death in Ganjam district and other instances of alleged police misconduct. The BJP has defended the government, stating that prompt action has been taken in response to these cases.
Gurugram Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly stealing tyres and rims from vehicles parked in residential areas and along roadsides. Authorities recovered numerous stolen items from the accused, including tyres, rims, and alloy wheels.
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