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Auto-rickshaw Driver Arrested for Aiding Child Kidnappings in Delhi NCR

Auto-rickshaw Driver Arrested for Aiding Child Kidnappings in Delhi NCR

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A suspected member of a human trafficking gang, who allegedly used his auto-rickshaw to facilitate the kidnapping of children in Delhi NCR, has been arrested in Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh.

Police Recover Nearly 4 Kg Of Charas In J&K's Anantnag

Police Recover Nearly 4 Kg Of Charas In J&K's Anantnag

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Police in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir recovered nearly four kilograms of charas during a search operation at the residence of an accused person.

Kerala Organ Donation Fraud: Hospitals Under Investigation

Kerala Organ Donation Fraud: Hospitals Under Investigation

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Police in Kerala are investigating the potential involvement of hospitals in a racket that forged documents for organ donations. Six people have been arrested in connection with the scam, and the investigation is expanding to examine how hospital procedures may have been bypassed.

Four Arrested At Bengaluru Airport With Ganja Worth Crores

Four Arrested At Bengaluru Airport With Ganja Worth Crores

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Four passengers arriving from Bangkok at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport were arrested for smuggling hydroponic ganja worth over Rs 21.5 crore.

Bengaluru Airport: Passenger Held With Ganja Worth Rs 1.28 Crore

Bengaluru Airport: Passenger Held With Ganja Worth Rs 1.28 Crore

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A passenger arriving from Bangkok was apprehended at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru with hydroponic ganja valued at Rs 1.28 crore. The accused was arrested under the NDPS Act, 1985, and further investigation is underway.

How Punjab Police dismantled a cross-border drug and arms network

How Punjab Police dismantled a cross-border drug and arms network

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have arrested two individuals and seized a significant quantity of heroin, along with illegal weapons, in a successful operation targeting a cross-border drug and arms racket.

J&K Governor Accuses Pakistan Of Pushing Drugs

J&K Governor Accuses Pakistan Of Pushing Drugs

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has accused Pakistan of targeting the region's youth by flooding the streets with drugs, vowing to combat the menace and protect the younger generation.

How Punjab Schools Are Joining The Fight Against Drug Abuse

How Punjab Schools Are Joining The Fight Against Drug Abuse

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria has called upon schools to play a proactive role in safeguarding youth from drug abuse. He emphasised the role of educational institutions in the statewide anti-drug campaign and criticised the neighbouring country for allegedly pumping drugs into Punjab.

Financial Crimes Decline Due To Agency Action: ED

Financial Crimes Decline Due To Agency Action: ED

Rediff.com1 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) reports a decline in traditional financial crimes due to sustained investigative actions and government initiatives, while highlighting emerging challenges like cryptocurrency fraud and terror financing.

Undekhi 4: The Final Battle's Chaotic Conclusion

Undekhi 4: The Final Battle's Chaotic Conclusion

Rediff.com1 May 2026

The fourth season of Undekhi attempts to conclude the saga of the powerful Atwal family but struggles with an overcomplicated plot and a multitude of characters, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Jharkhand Man Held With Opium Worth Rs 25 Lakh

Jharkhand Man Held With Opium Worth Rs 25 Lakh

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

A 59-year-old man was arrested in Jharkhand's Palamu district after police seized opium worth Rs 25 lakh from his residence. The accused, Shankar Singh, was allegedly involved in buying and selling opium and planning a lavish wedding for his son.

PSG defender Hernandez faces human trafficking complaint

PSG defender Hernandez faces human trafficking complaint

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

The family's lawyer, Lola Dubois, accused Lucas Hernandez and Victoria Tray of depriving the Columbian family of their rights, and actions bordering on "modern slavery."

Kanpur Police Nab Mastermind in Illegal Kidney Transplant Ring

Kanpur Police Nab Mastermind in Illegal Kidney Transplant Ring

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Police in Kanpur have arrested the alleged mastermind of an illegal kidney transplant racket, who had been evading arrest for two weeks. The arrest brings the total number of accused in custody to ten, as the investigation widens to uncover a potentially multi-state and international organ trafficking network.

Massive Drug Seizure: Meth Tablets Recovered In Mizoram

Massive Drug Seizure: Meth Tablets Recovered In Mizoram

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Mizoram police and Assam Rifles seized methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 38.7 crore in Champhai district, bordering Myanmar, arresting three individuals including a Myanmar national.

Rajasthan Police Seize Key Mephedrone Precursor, Arrest Two

Rajasthan Police Seize Key Mephedrone Precursor, Arrest Two

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Rajasthan Police's Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has arrested two individuals and seized approximately 234 kg of 2-Bromo-4-Methyl Propiophenone, a crucial precursor used in the production of the synthetic drug mephedrone.

Punjab Police Smash Cross-Border Drug And Arms Smuggling Operation

Punjab Police Smash Cross-Border Drug And Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Punjab Police dismantled a cross-border drug and arms smuggling module, arresting two individuals and recovering heroin, pistols, and cartridges. The accused were in contact with Pakistan-based smugglers via social media.

Six Arrested, Over 13 Kg of Charas Seized in Anantnag Drug Bust

Six Arrested, Over 13 Kg of Charas Seized in Anantnag Drug Bust

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Police in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, have busted a drug racket, arresting six peddlers and recovering over 13 kg of charas in multiple operations across the district.

J&K Minister: Drug Menace Thrives on Political, Police Patronage

J&K Minister: Drug Menace Thrives on Political, Police Patronage

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Sports Minister Satish Sharma has alleged that the drug menace in the region is sustained by political and police patronage, calling for accountability and stronger enforcement.

Jharkhand ATS Arrests Three, Seizes US-Made Pistol In Deoghar

Jharkhand ATS Arrests Three, Seizes US-Made Pistol In Deoghar

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

The Jharkhand Anti-Terrorism Squad arrested three individuals in Deoghar and seized a US-made pistol, acting on a tip-off about illegal foreign weapons dealing.

Delhi Police Rescue Kidnapped Toddler, Arrest Suspect After Manhunt

Delhi Police Rescue Kidnapped Toddler, Arrest Suspect After Manhunt

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A one-and-a-half-year-old boy kidnapped from Chandni Chowk market in Delhi has been rescued, and a suspect arrested after a five-day search.

Three Arrested With Heroin In Manipur's Churachandpur

Three Arrested With Heroin In Manipur's Churachandpur

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Police in Manipur's Churachandpur district have arrested three individuals and seized 5 kg of heroin. The arrests were made in Bolkot, and the suspects have been identified as residents of Manipur and Haryana. This follows a previous seizure of raw opium in the same district.

Heroin Worth Over Rs 1 Crore Seized, Drug Smuggler Arrested In Nagaur

Heroin Worth Over Rs 1 Crore Seized, Drug Smuggler Arrested In Nagaur

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A drug smuggler was arrested in Rajasthan's Nagaur, and 512 grams of heroin worth over Rs 1 crore was seized from his possession during an anti-narcotics drive, police said on Tuesday.

Enforcement Directorate To Target Crypto Frauds, Terror Financing

Enforcement Directorate To Target Crypto Frauds, Terror Financing

Rediff.com1 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is shifting its focus to emerging financial crimes such as cryptocurrency fraud, terror financing, cyber-enabled crimes, and narcotics trafficking, according to Director Rahul Navin. The agency reported a high conviction rate and significant asset restitution to victims of financial fraud.

Rajasthan Anti-Narcotics Task Force Busts Illegal Drug Operations

Rajasthan Anti-Narcotics Task Force Busts Illegal Drug Operations

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

The Rajasthan Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) conducted coordinated raids across multiple districts, seizing large quantities of narcotics and arresting seven individuals as part of 'Operation Ganjajuli'.

Success For Drug-Free J-K Campaign As Hundreds Arrested

Success For Drug-Free J-K Campaign As Hundreds Arrested

Rediff.com10 May 2026

The 100-day 'drug-free J-K campaign' has achieved significant success across the Union Territory, leading to numerous arrests, seizures of narcotics, and demolition of properties linked to drug peddlers.

Passenger Arrested At Bengaluru Airport With Ganja Worth Lakhs

Passenger Arrested At Bengaluru Airport With Ganja Worth Lakhs

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A passenger arriving from Bangkok at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru was arrested for possessing hydroponic ganja worth Rs 87.5 lakh. The arrest was made under the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway.

UK Police Investigate Ahmadi Sect, Make Several Arrests

UK Police Investigate Ahmadi Sect, Make Several Arrests

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

UK police have made several arrests as part of an investigation into serious offences alleged to have involved members of an Ahmadi sect in north-west England.

Dawood Ibrahim Associate's Assets Frozen In Drug Probe

Dawood Ibrahim Associate's Assets Frozen In Drug Probe

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Assets worth Rs 3.78 crore belonging to drug kingpin Danish Merchant, a key associate of fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim, and his key aide were frozen under the SAFEMA and NDPS Act, an official said on Thursday.

Iran arrests 35 'Mossad-linked' suspects in security crackdown

Iran arrests 35 'Mossad-linked' suspects in security crackdown

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Iranian authorities have announced the arrest of 35 individuals on charges ranging from espionage to illegal trafficking, including alleged Mossad-linked suspects and affiliates of separatist organisations.

Mizoram: Forged Documents Used To Free Prisoners

Mizoram: Forged Documents Used To Free Prisoners

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Seventeen prisoners in Mizoram were allegedly fraudulently released from jail using forged court documents and fake release orders. Police have arrested two people in connection with the racket.

Two Arrested in Delhi Arms Smuggling Racket with Terror Links

Two Arrested in Delhi Arms Smuggling Racket with Terror Links

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two key operatives of a transnational arms trafficking and terror module with alleged foreign links. The accused were detained at the IGI Airport and arrested in connection with an ongoing probe into an international arms smuggling racket.

J&K Police Crackdown: Drug Peddlers' Assets Seized

J&K Police Crackdown: Drug Peddlers' Assets Seized

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Jammu and Kashmir Police have attached properties worth over Rs 55 lakh belonging to two alleged drug peddlers from Baramulla and Anantnag districts as part of an intensified crackdown on narcotics.

ED Returns 63,000 Crore To Victims Of Financial Crimes

ED Returns 63,000 Crore To Victims Of Financial Crimes

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has reported a staggering 170 per cent surge in asset attachments, reaching 81,422 crore in the last financial year (FY26), underscoring its intensified efforts against financial crimes and its significant role in restituting funds to victims.

Crackdown on Cough Syrup Racket: Kingpin's Son Arrested

Crackdown on Cough Syrup Racket: Kingpin's Son Arrested

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

The son of a jailed kingpin has been arrested in connection with a large-scale codeine-based cough syrup trafficking network. The investigation has uncovered a multi-state racket involving shell companies and fake billing, with transactions worth crores of rupees.

CM Vijay begins welfare push, but Tamil Nadu's debt crisis looms large

CM Vijay begins welfare push, but Tamil Nadu's debt crisis looms large

Rediff.com10 May 2026

TVK founder Vijay, upon becoming Chief Minister, approved free electricity units and special forces for women's safety and anti-drug efforts. He pledged a commitment to secularism and social justice, asserting his authority as the sole power centre.

International Cyber Fraud Racket Busted: Two Arrested in Delhi

International Cyber Fraud Racket Busted: Two Arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Two African nationals have been arrested in Delhi for their alleged involvement in an international cyber fraud racket that defrauded victims across multiple states of more than Rs 5 million.

Delhi Police Nets Hundreds In Organised Crime Crackdown

Delhi Police Nets Hundreds In Organised Crime Crackdown

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Delhi Police arrested 482 alleged gangsters and associates, including nine operatives linked to Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti, during a 48-hour pan-Delhi operation.

Vijayvargiya: Bengal Victory A Gift From Modi, Shah To India

Vijayvargiya: Bengal Victory A Gift From Modi, Shah To India

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya expressed his joy over the BJP's victory in the West Bengal assembly polls, calling it a significant gift to the nation from PM Modi and Amit Shah, while also alleging the previous TMC government fostered anti-national activities.

The 10 Toughest Cops On OTT

The 10 Toughest Cops On OTT

Rediff.com6 days ago

With Saif Ali Khan and Randeep Hooda donning the cop uniform on OTT this week, we take a look at 10 memorable police portrayals in Hindi OTT series over the years.

How Delhi Police Cracked Interstate Auto-Theft Ring

How Delhi Police Cracked Interstate Auto-Theft Ring

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an organised interstate auto-lifting syndicate involved in stealing high-end vehicles, tampering with chassis numbers, and fraudulently re-registering them using forged documents. Ten key members of the racket have been arrested, and 31 stolen luxury vehicles have been recovered.