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Dehradun Police Arrest Two Wanted Rajasthan Criminals After Encounter

Dehradun Police Arrest Two Wanted Rajasthan Criminals After Encounter

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Two individuals, Rinku Meena and Vinod Kumar Meena, wanted for multiple criminal cases in Rajasthan, were arrested in Dehradun after a police encounter. The incident involved a car chase, the accused opening fire, and police retaliation, resulting in one suspect being injured. Three other occupants fled, and a search operation is underway.

Tiger Shroff shooters tracked real-time news to change escape plan

Tiger Shroff shooters tracked real-time news to change escape plan

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police sources reveal that the three shooters involved in the attack on actor Tiger Shroff on October 18 received real-time updates on the police investigation via news channel coverage from their handlers, allowing them to alter their escape routes. They were apprehended from a train in Kota on October 19. The investigation also points to gangster Anil Pandit, an alleged associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, claiming responsibility.

Wanted Criminal With 70 Cases Killed In Nuh Encounter

Wanted Criminal With 70 Cases Killed In Nuh Encounter

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Nuh Police have revealed that Shahid alias Advani, a wanted criminal killed in a recent encounter near Sohna, had 70 cases registered against him across Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. The cases include serious charges like murder, rape, kidnapping, and robbery. Police are now thoroughly reviewing his extensive criminal history.

Rajasthan local body polls hit by EVM snags; voter turnout touches 70%

Rajasthan local body polls hit by EVM snags; voter turnout touches 70%

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

The second and final phase of urban local body elections in Rajasthan was marked by EVM-related glitches and voter issues, with a 57.38 per cent turnout recorded by 3 pm. Prominent leaders like Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, and former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot cast their votes, while several incidents of disputes and alleged bogus voting were reported across various polling stations.

Paper leak: HC cancels 2021 Rajasthan police recruitment exam

Paper leak: HC cancels 2021 Rajasthan police recruitment exam

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Justice Sameer Jain cancelled the exam 2021 which was the bone of contention for both Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress governments in the state and gave a detailed verdict.

Tiger Shroff shooting: 3 accused to stay in lockup till Oct 31

Tiger Shroff shooting: 3 accused to stay in lockup till Oct 31

Rediff.com7 days ago

Three individuals accused of firing at actor Tiger Shroff's car have been remanded to police custody until October 31. Investigators suspect the attack was orchestrated by Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Anil Pandit, prompting a deeper probe into the gang's involvement. Police are seeking to recover weapons and unearth the full conspiracy.

Tiger Shroff Firing: 11 Accused Re-Arrested Under MCOCA

Tiger Shroff Firing: 11 Accused Re-Arrested Under MCOCA

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Eleven individuals accused in the firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff's car have been re-arrested under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA). The Mumbai police invoked MCOCA, making bail more difficult and allowing for extended investigation periods. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the October 18 attack, which injured Shroff's driver and a vlogger.

Security beefed up at Disha Patani's UP home after Tiger Shroff shooting

Security beefed up at Disha Patani's UP home after Tiger Shroff shooting

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Security has been tightened at the Bareilly residence of retired DSP Jagdish Singh Patani, father of actor Disha Patani, following a recent firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff. This precautionary measure comes after Patani's residence was also targeted in firing incidents in September last year, which led to arrests and the killing of alleged shooters.

Haryana Police Intercept Drug Smugglers, Seize Heroin Valued At Rs 4.3 Crore

Haryana Police Intercept Drug Smugglers, Seize Heroin Valued At Rs 4.3 Crore

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Police in Nuh, Haryana, have arrested two individuals and seized over 2 kg of heroin, valued at approximately Rs 4.30 crore. The accused were intercepted in a vehicle after a tip-off, and a case has been registered under the NDPS Act as investigations continue to dismantle the drug trafficking network.

Tiger Shroff shooting accused was out on bail in Arms Act case

Tiger Shroff shooting accused was out on bail in Arms Act case

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Three individuals arrested in connection with the firing at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai have been identified, with one suspect, Rehan, found to be out on bail in an Arms Act case. Police investigations suggest a possible link to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which claimed responsibility in an unverified social media post.

Rajasthan Minister Booked For Abusing, Threatening Police

Rajasthan Minister Booked For Abusing, Threatening Police

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Rajasthan's Minister of State for Cooperation, Gautam Kumar Dak, has been booked for allegedly verbally abusing and threatening police officers in public. An audio clip purportedly capturing the incident circulated online, leading to the registration of an FIR against the minister.

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.

Film Body Condemns Tiger Shroff Car Firing Incident

Film Body Condemns Tiger Shroff Car Firing Incident

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has condemned the firing incident on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai, raising concerns about the safety of film personalities. The incident, which injured Shroff's driver and an autorickshaw driver, is the second such attack on a film personality, prompting calls for immediate investigation and action from authorities. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has reportedly claimed responsibility, and three suspects were detained on Monday.

Driver arrested from Rajasthan in Gurugram biker hit-and-run case

Driver arrested from Rajasthan in Gurugram biker hit-and-run case

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Gurugram police have escalated charges to attempt to murder against Kalyan Bainsla after woman biker Shivani Chauhan (Sia) released a new video alleging deliberate targeting in a hit-and-run incident, raising serious road safety concerns.

Gurugram road rage: SIT confirms deliberate ramming by accused Kalyan Baisla

Gurugram road rage: SIT confirms deliberate ramming by accused Kalyan Baisla

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the road rage incident involving female biker Shivani Chauhan in Gurugram has concluded that accused Kalyan Baisla deliberately rammed his car into her motorcycle after misbehaving with her. All charges, including attempt to murder, are likely to be retained in the upcoming chargesheet.

Major Drug Bust On Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway

Major Drug Bust On Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway

Rediff.com6 days ago

Police in Ahmedabad have seized heroin and mephedrone worth nearly Rs 25 crore from the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway, arresting three individuals with prior criminal records in connection with an inter-state drug trafficking network.

Tragedy Strikes Ratlam: Stray Dog Mauls Three-Year-Old Girl To Death

Tragedy Strikes Ratlam: Stray Dog Mauls Three-Year-Old Girl To Death

Rediff.com6 days ago

A three-year-old girl in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, was mauled to death by a stray dog while playing in her home's courtyard on Thursday evening. Manisha Bhabhar sustained severe injuries and was declared dead at the district hospital. Police are investigating the incident.

Tiger Shroff shooting: 1 more held, firearms recovered from Surat

Tiger Shroff shooting: 1 more held, firearms recovered from Surat

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 22-year-old man from Sonipat was arrested in Indore, becoming the 11th person held in connection with the shooting incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. Mumbai police also recovered two firearms from Surat, allegedly used in the attack, while sources revealed assailants received real-time police probe updates via news channels.

Rajasthan Minister Booked For Allegedly Abusing, Threatening Police

Rajasthan Minister Booked For Allegedly Abusing, Threatening Police

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Rajasthan's Minister of State for Cooperation, Gautam Kumar Dak, has been booked for allegedly verbally abusing and threatening police officers in Chittorgarh. An audio clip purportedly featuring the minister abusing policemen circulated online, leading to the registration of an FIR against him.

Bank account used in cyber fraud cases, Thane woman kills self

Bank account used in cyber fraud cases, Thane woman kills self

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

A 38-year-old woman in Thane district committed suicide after discovering her bank account was allegedly used in multiple cyber fraud cases across several Indian states, leading to immense anxiety and police questioning notices.

CBI begins probes into Punjab anti-drug activist murder

CBI begins probes into Punjab anti-drug activist murder

Rediff.com7 days ago

The CBI has taken over the investigation into the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa, Punjab. A special team has been formed, including drug controllers, forensic experts, and GST officials, to examine all angles of the killing. The takeover follows the Punjab government's consent and a notification extending CBI's jurisdiction. Ashwani Kumar, accused of the shooting, has been apprehended. Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann announced the CBI probe, fulfilling the family's demand.

Tiger Shroff case: Arrested women transported firearms to shooters in Mumbai

Tiger Shroff case: Arrested women transported firearms to shooters in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested two women from Uttar Pradesh, Radha and Babita, suspected of transporting firearms used in the attack on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai. The arrests, made at New Delhi Railway Station, are part of a larger investigation into the firing, which Mumbai Police attributes to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Families of the arrested women claim their innocence.

Police Constable Injured In Accidental Firing In Rajasthan

Police Constable Injured In Accidental Firing In Rajasthan

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A police constable in Rajasthan's Khairthal-Tijara district was injured when his service weapon allegedly discharged accidentally while he was cleaning it at the Mundawar police station. An inquiry has been initiated into the incident.

Anti-drug activist murder: Medical shop owner arrested

Anti-drug activist murder: Medical shop owner arrested

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

The alleged killer of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Punjab's Mansa district has been arrested from Rajasthan. Jhota was murdered on Tuesday after confronting the accused, a medical store owner, for allegedly selling drugs. The incident, captured on Facebook Live, led to widespread condemnation and protests against the state government.

Tiger Shroff attack: 2 women among 5 more arrested for arms smuggling

Tiger Shroff attack: 2 women among 5 more arrested for arms smuggling

Rediff.com7 days ago

Mumbai Police have arrested five more individuals from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in connection with the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car, bringing the total arrests to eight. The investigation is now focusing on unravelling a wider firearm-supplying network, with details emerging about how weapons were procured from Amritsar and smuggled to Mumbai by train.

Mumbai to Surat by taxi, train to Kota: Tiger Shroff shooters' escape trail

Mumbai to Surat by taxi, train to Kota: Tiger Shroff shooters' escape trail

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

New CCTV footage from Surat station purportedly shows two suspects in the Tiger Shroff firing case boarding a Pune-Jaipur express train, hours after the attack in Mumbai. Three individuals were later nabbed from a train at Kota station on Monday morning, following a coordinated police operation.

New CCTV captures Tiger Shroff shooting suspects boarding train in Surat

New CCTV captures Tiger Shroff shooting suspects boarding train in Surat

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

New CCTV footage from Surat station shows two suspects in the Tiger Shroff firing case rushing to board a Pune-Jaipur express train. The suspects travelled by road from Mumbai to Surat after the gun attack, before being nabbed later at Kota station in Rajasthan. The incident involved gunshots fired at Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai, injuring his driver and a bystander.

8 killed, 15 injured as vehicle plunges 15 feet off Delhi-Mumbai E-way

8 killed, 15 injured as vehicle plunges 15 feet off Delhi-Mumbai E-way

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

A tempo travller carrying around 23 passengers veered off the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway and plunged into a 15-feet-deep drain in Kota, Rajasthan, on Saturday morning. The accident resulted in eight fatalities and 15 injuries, with driver drowsiness suspected as the cause. Most passengers were extended family members from Madhya Pradesh on a pilgrimage.

Tiger Shroff firing: US-based gangster Anil Pandit emerges as key suspect

Tiger Shroff firing: US-based gangster Anil Pandit emerges as key suspect

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Gangster Anil Pandit, allegedly operating from the US, has emerged as a key suspect in the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. Police are investigating his links to over a dozen extortion and targeted attack cases across Haryana and Delhi, and his network's use of messaging apps to coordinate shooters. Pandit also allegedly claimed responsibility for the incident and issued threats related to Salman Khan.

Muslim influencer cancels garba performances in Jaipur after threats

Muslim influencer cancels garba performances in Jaipur after threats

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Social media influencer Javed Khan cancelled his Garba performances in Jaipur on October 17 and 18 after allegedly receiving threats from Hindu outfits. The organisations reportedly warned event organisers of protests if a Muslim artist performed. Khan returned advance payments and plans to file a police complaint regarding the incident.

Inter-State Operation Leads To Arrest Of Haryana Trio In Pune Thefts

Inter-State Operation Leads To Arrest Of Haryana Trio In Pune Thefts

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Pune Police have arrested three men from Haryana in connection with nine theft cases, recovering valuables worth Rs 23 lakh. The accused allegedly targeted crowded places during Ganeshotsav. The investigation involved police travelling 4,600 km across multiple states.

Anti-drug activist Jhota's murder: Punjab CM orders CBI probe

Anti-drug activist Jhota's murder: Punjab CM orders CBI probe

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has ordered a CBI probe into the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, following intense pressure from his family and supporters after his killing on October 13 in Mansa.

Decomposed Body Of Elderly Woman Found In Sacks In Rajasthan

Decomposed Body Of Elderly Woman Found In Sacks In Rajasthan

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Police in Rajasthan's Tonk district are investigating the suspected murder of a 70-year-old woman, Harbai, whose decomposed and dismembered body was found stuffed in sacks in a forest area. Forensic teams are collecting evidence, and authorities are searching for her brother while her daughter has been informed.

Cross Border Drone Smuggling Network Busted In Rajasthan

Cross Border Drone Smuggling Network Busted In Rajasthan

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Police in Rajasthan have dismantled a cross-border smuggling network that used drones to drop weapons and heroin near the international border in the Bikaner district. A key accused, Sonu alias Sukhwinder, was arrested for his role as the main handler of the network.

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.

SAD Leader Seeks CBI Probe Into Anti-Drug Activist's Mansa Murder

SAD Leader Seeks CBI Probe Into Anti-Drug Activist's Mansa Murder

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Senior SAD leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting a CBI probe into the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa. She also called for an investigation into the alleged politicians-police drug trade nexus in Punjab, citing claims by Jhota's father about a wider conspiracy.

ACB Nabs Home Guard Driver, Court Reader In Banswara Bribery Case

ACB Nabs Home Guard Driver, Court Reader In Banswara Bribery Case

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Rajasthan has arrested a home guard driver and a court reader in Banswara for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 40,000. The bribe was reportedly demanded to prevent a complainant's bail cancellation and ensure assistance in a pending court case. Both accused are currently being questioned.

Jhota Murder: Family Refuses Post-Mortem Until Demands Met

Jhota Murder: Family Refuses Post-Mortem Until Demands Met

Rediff.com6 days ago

The family of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, who was shot dead last week in Mansa, is refusing a post-mortem examination until their demands are met. They are seeking a trauma centre in Jhota's name and compensation for the injured, despite the CBI taking over the murder investigation. Protests are ongoing, and a joint action committee has called for resignations and dismissals of officials.

Rajasthan govt restricts entry, photography in schools amid CJP campaign

Rajasthan govt restricts entry, photography in schools amid CJP campaign

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

The Rajasthan government has issued an order restricting the entry of outsiders into government schools and barring photography and videography without prior permission, a move that follows protests over poor conditions and an announced inspection by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).

'70% Of Bollywood Stars Have Paid Extortion Money To Bishnoi'

'70% Of Bollywood Stars Have Paid Extortion Money To Bishnoi'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

'The remaining 30% are scared they will be shot at and they too will shell out the money soon.'