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Bihar man arrested for links to Pakistan arms smuggler

Bihar man arrested for links to Pakistan arms smuggler

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Bihar Police's Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested a Muzaffarpur resident for his alleged links with Pakistan-based arms smuggler Shahzad Bhatti's gang, seizing digital evidence indicating anti-India activities.

Cow Slaughter Suspect Arrested After Police Encounter In Saharanpur

Cow Slaughter Suspect Arrested After Police Encounter In Saharanpur

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A suspect involved in multiple cow slaughter cases was arrested in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, following a police encounter. The accused, identified as Salman, has a history of criminal activity including robbery, theft, and smuggling.

Rs 70 Crore in Fake Currency Seized in Kolkata Raid

Rs 70 Crore in Fake Currency Seized in Kolkata Raid

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A joint operation by Nepal and West Bengal police has led to the arrest of seven individuals and the seizure of counterfeit currency worth approximately Rs 70 crore from a flat near Kolkata.

Delhi Airport Customs Seize Gold, Arrest Foreign Nationals

Delhi Airport Customs Seize Gold, Arrest Foreign Nationals

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport have thwarted two separate gold smuggling attempts, seizing over 3.17 kg of gold worth approximately Rs 4.35 crore and arresting three foreign nationals.

Odisha Police Arrest Over 1,700 In State-Wide Crackdown

Odisha Police Arrest Over 1,700 In State-Wide Crackdown

Rediff.com17 May 2026

The Odisha Police have arrested 1,771 people and seized a large quantity of drugs, illegal weapons, and other items during a five-day special drive across the state.

Customs Officials at Pune Airport Intercept Major Hydroponic Marijuana Shipment

Customs Officials at Pune Airport Intercept Major Hydroponic Marijuana Shipment

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Customs officials at Pune International Airport seized a large consignment of hydroponic marijuana, valued at Rs 26.8 crore, that was concealed within boxes labelled as 'Mandarin orange sacs' arriving from Bangkok.

India to create 'smart border' along Pakistan, Bangladesh

India to create 'smart border' along Pakistan, Bangladesh

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the launch of a tech-enabled 'smart border' project to secure India's borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh. The project aims to stop infiltration and combat demographic changes.

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.

Migrant Workers Held in Kochi for Ganja Possession

Migrant Workers Held in Kochi for Ganja Possession

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Police in Kochi arrested five migrant workers from West Bengal and seized 30 kilograms of ganja from them at Puthencruz.

Indian National Held In Sri Lanka With Narcotics

Indian National Held In Sri Lanka With Narcotics

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A 35-year-old Indian national was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport in Sri Lanka for carrying over one kilogramme of 'Kush' narcotics.

Punjab Police Dismantles Arms Module Linked to Philippines and UAE

Punjab Police Dismantles Arms Module Linked to Philippines and UAE

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled an arms supply module with connections to handlers in the Philippines and the UAE, arresting one man and detaining a juvenile. The recovered weapons were intended for use in firing and extortion activities.

Interstate Arms Syndicate With Pakistan Links Busted In Delhi

Interstate Arms Syndicate With Pakistan Links Busted In Delhi

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate arms trafficking syndicate with alleged links to Pakistan, arresting nine individuals and seizing a cache of sophisticated firearms and ammunition.

Two Arrested in Punjab Drug Bust, Heroin Seized

Two Arrested in Punjab Drug Bust, Heroin Seized

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border drug smuggling operation, arresting two individuals and seizing 4.13 kg of heroin. The suspects were connected to handlers in Europe and jailed operatives.

Key Myanmar Drug Trafficker Arrested In Delhi

Key Myanmar Drug Trafficker Arrested In Delhi

Rediff.com17 May 2026

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested a major Myanmar-based drug trafficker in Delhi, who was a key supplier of methamphetamine and heroin. The arrest follows extensive surveillance and coordinated operations targeting transnational drug trafficking networks along the India-Myanmar border.

Two Arrested With Ivory Worth 1.5 Cr In Uttarakhand

Two Arrested With Ivory Worth 1.5 Cr In Uttarakhand

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The Uttarakhand Special Task Force and the Forest Department have arrested two suspected wildlife smugglers with ivory worth Rs 1.5 crore in Udham Singh Nagar district.

Inter-state Drug Smuggling Ring Busted in Jammu, Four Arrested

Inter-state Drug Smuggling Ring Busted in Jammu, Four Arrested

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Four inter-state narcotics smugglers were arrested and around 10 kg of cannabis worth over Rs 30 lakh was seized by the anti narcotics task force in outskirts of Jammu city on Wednesday, officials said.

Interstate Drug Smugglers Nabbed Near India-Nepal Border

Interstate Drug Smugglers Nabbed Near India-Nepal Border

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Police in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested three alleged interstate drug smugglers and seized banned narcotic tablets worth approximately Rs 1 crore near the India-Nepal border.

Key Myanmar Drug Trafficker Arrested In Delhi

Key Myanmar Drug Trafficker Arrested In Delhi

Rediff.com17 May 2026

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested a major Myanmar-based drug trafficker in Delhi, who was a key supplier of methamphetamine and heroin across the India-Myanmar border. The arrest follows extensive surveillance and investigations into transnational drug trafficking networks.

Kattalan Review: Loud, Violent And Dull

Kattalan Review: Loud, Violent And Dull

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Kattalan tries to roar like Marco with blood-soaked violence and mass swagger, but ends up as a noisy, identity-less actioner with little bite.

Police Constable Arrested for Aiding Cattle Smugglers in Uttar Pradesh

Police Constable Arrested for Aiding Cattle Smugglers in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A suspended police constable has been arrested in Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly colluding with cattle smugglers. The arrest follows an investigation into a cattle smuggling case where the constable was found to be providing sensitive information to the smugglers.

20 Kg Charas Seized Off Gujarat's Kutch Coast

20 Kg Charas Seized Off Gujarat's Kutch Coast

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Police in Gujarat's Kutch district seized 20 packets of charas, each weighing one kilogram, from an island off the Jakhau port. The contraband is estimated to be worth Rs 2.5 lakh per kilogram in the international market.

'90% trials culminate in acquittals': SC questions UAPA conviction rates

'90% trials culminate in acquittals': SC questions UAPA conviction rates

Rediff.com18 May 2026

The Supreme Court has raised concerns about the low conviction rates under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), noting that over 90 per cent of trials result in acquittals. The observations were made while granting bail to an accused in a narco-terrorism case.

Pak handlers used solar CCTV cameras to spy on Indian Army, ISI-linked module busted

Pak handlers used solar CCTV cameras to spy on Indian Army, ISI-linked module busted

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Delhi Police's Special Cell has dismantled an inter-state terror, arms, and espionage module allegedly supported by Pakistani handlers and the ISI, revealing a covert surveillance network near sensitive military locations.

'Bail is rule even in UAPA': SC criticises own Umar Khalid order

'Bail is rule even in UAPA': SC criticises own Umar Khalid order

Rediff.com18 May 2026

The Supreme Court has reaffirmed that bail is the general rule, even in cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), while granting bail to an accused in a narco-terror case.

Inter-state Arms Dealers Arrested for Supplying Weapons to Terror Associate

Inter-state Arms Dealers Arrested for Supplying Weapons to Terror Associate

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Police in Udham Singh Nagar have arrested two inter-state arms dealers accused of supplying weapons to a terror associate linked to Al Badr. The investigation revealed suspicious financial transactions and a wider network of illegal arms smuggling.

Police in Guna Seize Illicit Liquor Hidden in Fruit Drink Cartons

Police in Guna Seize Illicit Liquor Hidden in Fruit Drink Cartons

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Police in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, seized a consignment of illicit liquor concealed in packaging resembling fruit drink cartons. The liquor, originating from Rajasthan, was discovered near the house of an accused individual. An investigation is underway to determine the smuggling routes.

UP Police Crack Down on Illegal Oxytocin Trade, Arrest Gang Member

UP Police Crack Down on Illegal Oxytocin Trade, Arrest Gang Member

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a member of an interstate gang involved in the illegal smuggling of oxytocin injections in Lucknow and seized a large quantity of the drug.

Criminal Killed In Jammu After Police Encounter

Criminal Killed In Jammu After Police Encounter

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A 30-year-old criminal was killed in a shootout with police on the outskirts of Jammu after attempting to breach a cordon and opening fire. The incident occurred in the Miran Sahib area, and a search is underway for the other criminal involved.

UPI payment at toll plaza emerges as key lead in Suvendu aide murder probe

UPI payment at toll plaza emerges as key lead in Suvendu aide murder probe

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Investigators probing the murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, have found a key lead in the form of a UPI transaction made at a toll plaza in Howrah.

How Delhi Police Busted an International Arms Trafficking Syndicate

How Delhi Police Busted an International Arms Trafficking Syndicate

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Delhi Police dismantled a major international arms trafficking module with links to Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, arresting 10 operatives and recovering a cache of foreign-made weapons.

Illegal Mephedrone Factory Discovered in Ratlam Poultry Farm, Four Arrested

Illegal Mephedrone Factory Discovered in Ratlam Poultry Farm, Four Arrested

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Police in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, have uncovered a mephedrone factory operating under the guise of a poultry farm, arresting four individuals and seizing a significant quantity of the drug.

Bengal coal scam: ED seeks officers' details from 10 stations

Bengal coal scam: ED seeks officers' details from 10 stations

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating potential links between police officers and illegal coal smuggling operations in West Bengal, seeking details of officers in charge of multiple police stations.

TMC Accuses BJP Of Conspiracy To Cripple Campaign

TMC Accuses BJP Of Conspiracy To Cripple Campaign

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The TMC has dismissed reports of I-PAC suspending operations in West Bengal, accusing the BJP of conspiring to disrupt the party's election campaign through intimidation. Mamata Banerjee has offered jobs to I-PAC employees if they are forced out.

Gold smuggling case: Ranya Rao's bail rejected

Gold smuggling case: Ranya Rao's bail rejected

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

A Special Court of Economic Offences in Bengaluru rejected the bail plea of Kannada actress Harshavardhini Ranya alias Ranya Rao, who is accused of gold smuggling. The second accused, Tarun Raju, has been remanded to judicial custody for 15 days. Ranya, the stepdaughter of a DGP rank officer, was arrested at Kempegowda International Airport on March 3 after gold bars worth Rs 12.56 crore were seized from her. Subsequent searches at her residence led to the recovery of gold jewellery and Indian currency. Authorities discovered that Tarun Raju allegedly facilitated the smuggling operation by coordinating the gold's transport and distribution within India.

Pak-backed drug cartel busted in Punjab; soldier, ex-cop among 6 held

Pak-backed drug cartel busted in Punjab; soldier, ex-cop among 6 held

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a heroin trafficking network, arresting six individuals including an Army man and a dismissed police personnel. The operation uncovered links to Pakistan-based smugglers using drones to deliver heroin.

I-PAC Co-Founder Remanded in ED Custody Amid Coal Scam Probe

I-PAC Co-Founder Remanded in ED Custody Amid Coal Scam Probe

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

A special court in Delhi has remanded I-PAC co-founder Vinesh Chandel to ten days of ED custody following his arrest in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged coal scam in West Bengal.

Dawood Ibrahim Aide Dola In NCB Custody Till May 8

Dawood Ibrahim Aide Dola In NCB Custody Till May 8

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Notorious drug trafficker Mohammad Salim Dola, a close aide of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim, has been remanded in the Narcotics Control Bureau's custody until May 8 in connection with a 2023 drugs seizure case.

Fugitive Gangster Deported and Arrested in Punjab for Triple Murder and Drug Trafficking

Fugitive Gangster Deported and Arrested in Punjab for Triple Murder and Drug Trafficking

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A fugitive gangster wanted in connection with a triple murder and narcotics trafficking cases has been deported and arrested in Punjab, India, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against cross-border organised crime.

Police Rescue 13 Camels from Illegal Slaughter Transport in Hisar

Police Rescue 13 Camels from Illegal Slaughter Transport in Hisar

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Police in Hisar, Haryana, rescued 13 camels being illegally transported for slaughter and arrested three individuals on charges of animal cruelty after intercepting a truck carrying the animals from Rajasthan.

WADA Targets Criminal Kingpins in Anti-Doping Strategy

WADA Targets Criminal Kingpins in Anti-Doping Strategy

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is shifting its focus from individual athletes to the criminal networks that supply performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), recognising that athletes are often victims of sophisticated doping operations.