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Delhi building collapse: Owner, wife sent to jail; son in 2-day police custody

Delhi building collapse: Owner, wife sent to jail; son in 2-day police custody

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

The owner of the building that collapsed in Satya Niketan, Delhi, killing seven people, has been apprehended from Rajasthan's Bhiwadi area. Hariram Gupta was arrested after a massive search operation, having gone into hiding immediately after the incident. Police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances of the collapse and the repair work being carried out.

Domestic Helps Arrested For Hyderabad Gold Heist

Domestic Helps Arrested For Hyderabad Gold Heist

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Hyderabad police apprehended three Nepali nationals, including a couple who worked as domestic help, from Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the theft of 7.5 kg gold and 1.5 kg silver ornaments from a businessman's house. The stolen property was recovered intact, and the accused are being brought to Hyderabad on a transit warrant.

Pakistan Arrests Activists For Anti-Army Social Media Posts

Pakistan Arrests Activists For Anti-Army Social Media Posts

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Pakistani authorities have arrested eleven social media activists in Punjab province for allegedly spreading provocative content against the army and inciting public unrest.

AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar released after Delhi HC intervenes

AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar released after Delhi HC intervenes

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar, who was allegedly 'picked up' by plainclothes police officers, has been released, police informed the Delhi High Court. His family had filed a habeas corpus petition alleging illegal detention, claiming he was taken from his home while leading a protest for a murdered sanitation worker.

Teenager Dies After Ghaziabad Stabbing; Arrests Made

Teenager Dies After Ghaziabad Stabbing; Arrests Made

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A Class 11 student in Ghaziabad, India, died after being stabbed during an altercation. Police have arrested three suspects and are searching for the remaining two. The incident has sparked concern, with calls for increased vigilance and justice.

8 arrested after attempt to free jailed TMC leader 'Pushpa'

8 arrested after attempt to free jailed TMC leader 'Pushpa'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Eight individuals have been arrested in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district for allegedly attempting to storm the Falta police station to free jailed TMC leader Jahangir Khan. Police have named Khan's wife as the alleged mastermind behind the foiled plan, which involved mobilising supporters during a protest.

Mumbai Police Arrest Man Absconding For 22 Years In Immoral Traffic Case

Mumbai Police Arrest Man Absconding For 22 Years In Immoral Traffic Case

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Mumbai Police have arrested a 49-year-old man, Rajendra Shinde, who had been absconding for 22 years in a case under the Prevention of Immoral Traffic Act. He was traced to Vile Parle after a court issued a non-bailable warrant, overcoming challenges posed by his relocation.

Brothel customers can't be prosecuted under ITPA: HC

Brothel customers can't be prosecuted under ITPA: HC

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a customer visiting a brothel for personal gratification cannot be prosecuted under Sections 3, 4, 5, and 7 of the Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956. The court clarified that paying for personal lust does not constitute "procurement for the purpose of prostitution," which implies commercial exploitation. This decision led to the quashing of charges against a man apprehended in a Ghaziabad raid.

Over 210 Arrested In Maharashtra Hooch Crackdown

Over 210 Arrested In Maharashtra Hooch Crackdown

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The Maharashtra excise department has arrested over 210 people and registered 313 cases in a five-day crackdown on illicit liquor manufacturing and sales in Thane, Palghar, and Raigad districts. This intensified action follows the Pune hooch tragedy, which claimed at least 15 lives, leading to the seizure of property worth Rs 1.58 crore and the suspension of 22 police and excise personnel.

Over 210 Arrested In Maharashtra Hooch Crackdown

Over 210 Arrested In Maharashtra Hooch Crackdown

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The Maharashtra excise department has arrested over 210 people and registered 313 cases in a five-day crackdown on illicit liquor manufacturing and sales in Thane, Palghar, and Raigad districts. This intensified action follows the Pune hooch tragedy, which claimed at least 15 lives, leading to the seizure of property worth Rs 1.58 crore and the suspension of 22 police and excise personnel.

Outrage In Gonda Over Trader's Murder, Protesters Seek Justice And Police Accountability

Outrage In Gonda Over Trader's Murder, Protesters Seek Justice And Police Accountability

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Following the murder of a trader in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh, after a social media dispute, widespread protests have erupted. Demonstrators, led by Uttar Pradesh minister Sanjay Nishad, are demanding the death penalty for the accused, compensation for the victim's family, and action against negligent police personnel, three of whom have already been suspended.

How Punjab Police Prevented a Robbery with Illegal Weapon Arrests

How Punjab Police Prevented a Robbery with Illegal Weapon Arrests

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Punjab Police arrested two men, Jacky Kumar and Vikas Arora, with illegal weapons who were allegedly planning to rob a businessman in Bathinda. The arrests were made by the Anti-Gangster Task Force in a joint operation with the Bathinda Police.

UP Engineer Arrested For Taking Bribe

UP Engineer Arrested For Taking Bribe

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A junior engineer and a driver from the Uttar Pradesh State Construction Corporation were arrested for accepting a bribe to clear a contractor's pending payment in Meerut.

DMK MLAs evicted from TN assembly after ruckus over Vijay's remarks

DMK MLAs evicted from TN assembly after ruckus over Vijay's remarks

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

The Tamil Nadu assembly descended into chaos, leading to the eviction of DMK MLAs, as they vehemently protested Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay's statements.

MSEDCL Technician Arrested For Accepting Bribe

MSEDCL Technician Arrested For Accepting Bribe

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (MSEDCL) technician was arrested for allegedly soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs 1,000 from a farmer in Beed, Maharashtra.

Delhi Head Constable Arrested In Bribery Case

Delhi Head Constable Arrested In Bribery Case

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A Delhi Police head constable was arrested by the vigilance unit for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a complainant in connection with a dispute involving a relative.

Two Odisha Government Officers Arrested For Taking Bribes

Two Odisha Government Officers Arrested For Taking Bribes

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The Odisha vigilance department apprehended two government officers on Wednesday for accepting bribes in separate incidents. An Assistant Civil Supplies Officer in Keonjhar district was caught taking Rs 15,000, while a junior engineer with the National Health Mission in Sundargarh was caught taking Rs 5,000.

Pulwama terror attack accused Insha Jan's bail plea rejected

Pulwama terror attack accused Insha Jan's bail plea rejected

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

A special NIA court in Jammu has rejected the bail plea of Insha Jan alias Insha Tariq, an accused in the 2019 Pulwama suicide attack that killed 40 Central Reserve Police Force personnel, observing that sufficient material existed on record to presume that the accusations against her were prima facie true.

Ex-bureaucrat 'picked up' by Delhi police kept incommunicado for hours

Ex-bureaucrat 'picked up' by Delhi police kept incommunicado for hours

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

Former bureaucrat Ashish Joshi has claimed that Delhi Police questioned him for nearly nine hours over social media posts concerning the Election Commission of India, and did not allow him to inform his wife about his whereabouts for several hours, alleging a "blatant violation" of Supreme Court guidelines.

Former Australia batter David Warner convicted, fined for drink-driving

Former Australia batter David Warner convicted, fined for drink-driving

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Former Australian cricketer David Warner has been convicted and fined A$1,500 for drink-driving in Sydney.

UP Man Arrested For Tying, Beating Dalit Girl Over Theft

UP Man Arrested For Tying, Beating Dalit Girl Over Theft

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A man in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly tying a Dalit girl to a tree and beating her after accusing her of stealing from his shop. The incident came to light after a video went viral on social media.

Mumbai Education Clerk Arrested For Alleged Bribery

Mumbai Education Clerk Arrested For Alleged Bribery

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A senior clerk in the Maharashtra education department was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh to approve the operation of a junior college.

Three Arrested In Punjab Grenade Attack Case

Three Arrested In Punjab Grenade Attack Case

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Police in Punjab have arrested three individuals in connection with a grenade-hurling incident in Gurdaspur last month. The arrests were made following an investigation involving CCTV footage and intelligence gathering, with further investigation underway to uncover the network behind the attack.

Chhattisgarh: Father rapes 16 year old daughter, forces abortion, sells newborn

Chhattisgarh: Father rapes 16 year old daughter, forces abortion, sells newborn

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

A minor girl in Raipur was allegedly repeatedly raped and impregnated by her father, who then arranged her delivery using forged documents and sold the newborn. Eight people, including the father, aunt, and nurses, have been arrested in connection with the horrific crime, which also involved a forced abortion.

Thane Police Bust Prostitution Racket, Arrest Woman

Thane Police Bust Prostitution Racket, Arrest Woman

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Police in Thane, Maharashtra, have dismantled a prostitution racket operating from a hotel, arresting a woman and rescuing two victims.

Delhi Police Arrest 'Maniac' Husband For Repeated Knife Attacks

Delhi Police Arrest 'Maniac' Husband For Repeated Knife Attacks

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Sajid Ali, a man who repeatedly attacked his wife, blaming her for the deaths of their two children. Ali, a proclaimed offender, was wanted in multiple cases including attempt to murder and grievous hurt, and was apprehended in Ghaziabad after evading authorities.

Delhi Police Arrest 'Maniac' Husband For Repeated Knife Attacks

Delhi Police Arrest 'Maniac' Husband For Repeated Knife Attacks

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Sajid Ali, a man who repeatedly attacked his wife, blaming her for the deaths of their two children. Ali, a proclaimed offender, was wanted in multiple cases including attempt to murder and grievous hurt, and was apprehended in Ghaziabad after evading authorities.

Bengal to fast-track CAA hearings, 23,000 get citizenship: CM Suvendu

Bengal to fast-track CAA hearings, 23,000 get citizenship: CM Suvendu

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said that hearings of applications for citizenship under the CAA will soon be over, and so far the state has issued certificates to 23,000 people out of 2.30 lakh applicants.

DJB corruption case: Satyendar Jain, 4 others sent to judicial custody

DJB corruption case: Satyendar Jain, 4 others sent to judicial custody

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

The Anti-Corruption Branch has sought judicial custody for former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain, ex-Delhi Jal Board CEO Udit Prakash Rai, and three others in a corruption case related to alleged irregularities in the tendering process for Delhi Jal Board's sewage treatment plant projects. The accused's counsels have challenged the arrests, with Jain's lawyer planning a bail plea.

Cooperative Official Arrested In Odisha For Embezzlement

Cooperative Official Arrested In Odisha For Embezzlement

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Odisha Vigilance arrested a cooperative official, Patitapaban Majhi, for allegedly misappropriating over Rs 33 lakh in government funds during his tenure at the Garhsantri Service Co-operative Society.

Man arrested for 'sexually assaulting' cow in Bengaluru

Man arrested for 'sexually assaulting' cow in Bengaluru

Rediff.com20 May 2026

A 24-year-old delivery partner has been arrested in Bengaluru for sexually assaulting a cow on a roadside, an incident that came to light after a video went viral on social media, prompting police to take suo motu action.

New 'boss' scam to dupe corporate employees busted

New 'boss' scam to dupe corporate employees busted

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch has uncovered a Rs 1.5 crore WhatsApp fraud, leading to the arrest of two key SIM and OTP suppliers in West Bengal. The investigation revealed a sophisticated international cybercrime network spanning China, Pakistan, India, and Hong Kong, operating a "boss scam" and utilizing a "Cybercrime as a Service" model. Police recovered a significant portion of the defrauded amount and secured thousands of devices.

History-Sheeter Arrested In Faridabad After Exchange Of Fire

History-Sheeter Arrested In Faridabad After Exchange Of Fire

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Faridabad police have arrested Sonu, a history-sheeter wanted in multiple theft and housebreaking cases, following a brief exchange of fire near Machhgar village. The accused, who has 28 criminal cases against him in Noida, attempted to flee and opened fire on police, but was apprehended.

Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora arrested by ED in PMLA case

Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora arrested by ED in PMLA case

Rediff.com9 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) arrested Punjab industries minister Sanjeev Arora in a new money laundering case following raids at his residence and other locations.

Maharashtra Revenue Official Arrested In Bribery Case

Maharashtra Revenue Official Arrested In Bribery Case

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A revenue official in Palghar district, Maharashtra, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 45,000.

RG Kar case: 'Chor, chor' chants as mob attacks TMC ex-MLA Nirmal Ghosh

RG Kar case: 'Chor, chor' chants as mob attacks TMC ex-MLA Nirmal Ghosh

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh was assaulted by a mob in West Bengal after his arrest in connection with the alleged "hurried cremation" of an RG Kar hospital doctor. Ghosh, along with another accused, Sanjib Mukherjee, faced public anger and physical attacks while being escorted by police. The arrests follow a fresh complaint by the victim's father, alleging the former MLA's influence in forcing the cremation, an aspect now under renewed investigation.

Delhi: Niece held for murdering, robbing 60-year-old uncle

Delhi: Niece held for murdering, robbing 60-year-old uncle

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

A 60-year-old man was found dead in his Rohini home after a robbery. Police have detained his niece, a primary school teacher, and two associates, including a gym trainer and a student, suspecting her to be the mastermind behind the robbery-cum-murder. Stolen cash and jewellery have been partially recovered.

Sena men attack hospital staff over medical bills to injured govindas

Sena men attack hospital staff over medical bills to injured govindas

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

More than a dozen Shiv Sena functionaries, including district and city unit chiefs and an MLA's son, have been booked for allegedly assaulting, abusing, and threatening hospital staff in Palghar. The incident occurred after 'govindas' injured during Dahi Handi celebrations were brought for treatment, and a dispute arose over medical bills. The NCP (SP) has condemned the incident, calling it an attack on the medical system and the rule of law, and demanded strict action.

Pune police parade murder accused on vehicle; rights panel orders probe

Pune police parade murder accused on vehicle; rights panel orders probe

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

Taking suo motu cognisance of the incident in which three murder accused were tied to the bonnet of a police vehicle and paraded through parts of Pune, the Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission has issued notices to the state government and senior police officials.

Meerut Hotel Owner Arrested In Trafficking Case

Meerut Hotel Owner Arrested In Trafficking Case

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Meerut Police arrested a hotel owner in connection with a human trafficking case involving minor girls being forced into prostitution at Hotel Crown.