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Tillu Tajpuria Gang Shooter Arrested After Delhi Encounter

Tillu Tajpuria Gang Shooter Arrested After Delhi Encounter

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A shooter from the Tillu Tajpuria gang, convicted of murder and absconding after jumping parole, was arrested by Delhi Police after an exchange of fire in Rohini. He was allegedly planning to target rival gang members with weapons arranged through encrypted communications with gang members abroad.

Gujarat AAP Candidate Arrested Over Fabricated Shooting Story

Gujarat AAP Candidate Arrested Over Fabricated Shooting Story

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Police in Gujarat's Gir Somnath district have arrested an Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) candidate for allegedly fabricating a shooting incident and possessing a live bullet. The arrest followed a forensic investigation that debunked the candidate's claims of being fired upon.

How Punjab Police Busted a Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

How Punjab Police Busted a Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Punjab Police have successfully dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling module, arresting three individuals and seizing six pistols. Investigations reveal links to Pakistan-based smugglers using social media to facilitate the illegal arms trade.

Two Arrested, Injured In Police Encounter Over Bulandshahr Murders

Two Arrested, Injured In Police Encounter Over Bulandshahr Murders

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Two accused, each carrying a reward of Rs 50,000, were arrested after being injured in a police encounter in connection with the recent triple murder in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district.

Chhattisgarh HC Upholds Acquittal In 2010 Maoist Attack Case

Chhattisgarh HC Upholds Acquittal In 2010 Maoist Attack Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Chhattisgarh High Court has dismissed an appeal by the state government, upholding the acquittal of all 10 accused in the 2010 Tadmetla Maoist attack case due to lack of direct evidence and procedural lapses in the investigation.

Rohit Chaudhary Gang Member Arrested in Delhi with Arms Cache

Rohit Chaudhary Gang Member Arrested in Delhi with Arms Cache

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a member of the Rohit Chaudhary gang, Pardeep Gulati, and recovered illegal firearms and ammunition from his residence.

Interstate Cattle Theft Gang Busted After Encounter In Uttar Pradesh

Interstate Cattle Theft Gang Busted After Encounter In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Police in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat busted an interstate cattle theft gang, arresting three men after an encounter. The gang was active in western Uttar Pradesh and neighbouring Haryana.

Key suspect nabbed in Punjab freight corridor railway track blast case

Key suspect nabbed in Punjab freight corridor railway track blast case

Rediff.com2 May 2026

Punjab Police have arrested another individual, Gurjinder Singh, in connection with the freight corridor railway track blast in Shambhu, Patiala. He is a key associate of a man who died while attempting to detonate explosives on the track. The arrest has revealed links between multiple terror acts and a pro-Khalistan terror module backed by Pakistan's ISI.

UP ATS Arrests Two Suspected Of ISI Links

UP ATS Arrests Two Suspected Of ISI Links

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested two men in Noida for allegedly working with Pakistani handlers, including from the ISI, as well as some gangsters and radical YouTubers. The men are accused of planning a major disruptive act and were in direct contact with Pakistani operatives.

Chhattisgarh HC Upholds Acquittal In 2010 Maoist Attack Case

Chhattisgarh HC Upholds Acquittal In 2010 Maoist Attack Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Chhattisgarh High Court has upheld the acquittal of ten accused in the 2010 Tadmetla Maoist attack case, citing lack of direct evidence and procedural lapses in the investigation.

Gang Shooter Apprehended After Showroom Firing Incident in Gurugram

Gang Shooter Apprehended After Showroom Firing Incident in Gurugram

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

A shooter from the Deepak Nandal gang was arrested in Gurugram after an encounter with the Special Task Force (STF) following a showroom firing incident. The arrest is expected to reveal more about the gang's operations.

Amritsar Police Uncover Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

Amritsar Police Uncover Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Amritsar police have dismantled a cross-border illegal arms smuggling module, arresting four individuals and seizing sophisticated weapons and ammunition.

UP Police Nab Thieves After Encounter, Recover Arms

UP Police Nab Thieves After Encounter, Recover Arms

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Three suspected members of an inter-state gang involved in theft were arrested following an encounter with police in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh. In a separate incident in Shahjahanpur, two alleged criminals sustained gunshot injuries during an exchange of fire with the police.

Made lot of progress, ball in Iran's court: Vance

Made lot of progress, ball in Iran's court: Vance

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

US Vice President J D Vance stated that while progress was made during peace talks in Islamabad, it is now up to Iran to further the discussions and address US concerns regarding its nuclear ambitions.

ISI-linked sleeper cell busted in Noida; 2 arrested over terror plot

ISI-linked sleeper cell busted in Noida; 2 arrested over terror plot

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Two men have been arrested in Noida for allegedly working with Pakistani handlers, including those from the ISI, as well as gangsters and radical YouTubers. The suspects were allegedly planning disruptive acts and were in contact with Pakistani operatives.

Six Militants Killed in Balochistan Security Operation

Six Militants Killed in Balochistan Security Operation

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Pakistani security forces killed six militants in an intelligence-based operation in Balochistan province. The militants, belonging to a banned outfit, were preparing an attack when security forces intervened.

Delhi Police Nab Suspected Gang Member with Illegal Firearm

Delhi Police Nab Suspected Gang Member with Illegal Firearm

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man allegedly associated with the Surender Fauji gang and recovered a pistol along with ammunition from his possession. The accused, Rakesh Banjara, has a history of criminal activity.

Ranchi Police Arrest 10 in Connection with Multiple Loot Cases

Ranchi Police Arrest 10 in Connection with Multiple Loot Cases

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Police in Ranchi have arrested 10 members of a gang allegedly involved in multiple loot cases across the city. The arrests followed a tip-off and the recovery of weapons.

Delhi Teenager Dies After Stabbing During Robbery; Juveniles Apprehended

Delhi Teenager Dies After Stabbing During Robbery; Juveniles Apprehended

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A 17-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed to death during a robbery attempt in Delhi's Bawana area. Police have apprehended three juveniles in connection with the crime.

Two Arrested in Gurugram for Public Sword Display

Two Arrested in Gurugram for Public Sword Display

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Gurugram police arrested two men for brandishing swords in public and recovered weapons from their vehicle.

Arms Cache Seized In Kolkata Before West Bengal Elections

Arms Cache Seized In Kolkata Before West Bengal Elections

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Kolkata Police's Special Task Force seized a cache of arms and ammunition near Rajabazar Science College and detained a man days before the two-phase polling in West Bengal.

Two Arrested in Punjab Arms Smuggling Operation

Two Arrested in Punjab Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling operation, arresting two individuals and seizing a cache of foreign-made pistols intended for distribution among criminals in the state.

Pakistan foils terror plots with 36 militant arrests in Punjab

Pakistan foils terror plots with 36 militant arrests in Punjab

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Pakistani law enforcement agencies have arrested 36 militants in Punjab province, averting major terror plots.

Ranchi Police Nab 15 Suspects in Looting Cases

Ranchi Police Nab 15 Suspects in Looting Cases

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Police in Ranchi, Jharkhand, have arrested 15 individuals allegedly involved in multiple looting incidents across the district. The arrests followed separate operations and the recovery of weapons and stolen goods.

Key Arms Trafficking Operative with Pakistan Links Arrested in Delhi

Key Arms Trafficking Operative with Pakistan Links Arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Harsh Pal Singh, a key operative in a transnational arms trafficking and terror module with alleged links to Pakistan-based handlers. Singh is associated with jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and is accused of receiving illegal arms consignments and mediating in extortion cases.

Delhi Police Busts Illegal Arms Unit, Arrests UAPA-Accused Supplier

Delhi Police Busts Illegal Arms Unit, Arrests UAPA-Accused Supplier

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Delhi Police dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing unit in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, arresting two individuals, including a supplier previously charged under the UAPA for supplying weapons to Khalistani terrorists.

Punjab Police Arrest Six in Cross-Border Arms and Drug Smuggling Operation

Punjab Police Arrest Six in Cross-Border Arms and Drug Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Punjab Police have arrested six individuals involved in two separate cross-border arms and drug smuggling operations with connections to Pakistan-based smugglers. The operation resulted in the recovery of sophisticated weapons and heroin.

Khalistan terror module behind failed Patiala railway blast

Khalistan terror module behind failed Patiala railway blast

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A pro-Khalistan terror module was busted after a blast at a freight corridor railway track near Shambhu, Patiala. One member died while attempting to detonate explosives, and four others have been arrested. The incident marks the second blast at a freight corridor in three months, prompting a likely NIA investigation.

Court Orders Trial Against Lawrence Bishnoi Under MCOCA

Court Orders Trial Against Lawrence Bishnoi Under MCOCA

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has ordered the framing of charges under MCOCA against gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and 19 others, citing a prima facie case against them. The order follows an FIR registered by the Delhi Police's special cell in March 2021 against an alleged organised crime syndicate led by Sandeep alias Kala Jathedi and his associates.

Delhi Police Arrest 40 in Rohini Crime Crackdown

Delhi Police Arrest 40 in Rohini Crime Crackdown

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Delhi Police arrested 40 people and apprehended a juvenile in Rohini during an overnight drive targeting organised and street crime, seizing illegal arms, narcotics, and illicit liquor.

Odisha Police Target Cattle Smuggling Rings in Coordinated Raids

Odisha Police Target Cattle Smuggling Rings in Coordinated Raids

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Odisha police conducted coordinated raids across multiple districts targeting individuals involved in illegal cattle transportation and smuggling, resulting in significant seizures and detentions.

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.

Two Sharpshooters with Gang Links Arrested in Delhi

Two Sharpshooters with Gang Links Arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two alleged sharpshooters linked to the Neeraj Bawana-Naveen Bali gang, recovering illegal firearms and ammunition from their possession.

J&K Police Dismantle Interstate Drug Network, Arrest Key Kingpin

J&K Police Dismantle Interstate Drug Network, Arrest Key Kingpin

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have dismantled a major narcotics network with interstate and cross-border links, arresting the most-wanted drug kingpin Gulzar Ahmad alias Lau Gujjar and several associates.

Life Sentences in Gurugram Taxi Driver Murder Case

Life Sentences in Gurugram Taxi Driver Murder Case

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the robbery and murder of a taxi driver in Gurugram, while a third man received a three-year sentence for providing the weapon used in the crime.

'Netanyahu Has Infiltrated Trump's Cabinet'

'Netanyahu Has Infiltrated Trump's Cabinet'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

'As result, Netanyahu 'convinced' Trump to go to war with the help of overoptimistic Israeli intelligence assessments, essentially explaining to him that they only need to bomb Iran for 3-4 days, and the regime would then collapse.' 'Rather unsurprisingly, Netanyahu is ever since blaming his own intel service for the entire operation failing.'

Delhi Man Arrested for Stabbing After Fight Intervention

Delhi Man Arrested for Stabbing After Fight Intervention

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Jahangir Puri, Delhi, for stabbing a 32-year-old man who intervened in a fight between the accused and the victim's younger brother.

Punjab Police Foil ISI Terror Plot, Arrest Three

Punjab Police Foil ISI Terror Plot, Arrest Three

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

The Counter Intelligence Wing of the Punjab Police has successfully dismantled a Pakistan's ISI-backed terror module, arresting three individuals and seizing weapons intended for attacks on police establishments.

Engineer Arrested for Alleged Illegal Arms Supply in Bengaluru

Engineer Arrested for Alleged Illegal Arms Supply in Bengaluru

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

A 34-year-old civil engineer from Bhopal has been arrested in connection with an illegal arms supply racket in Bengaluru. Police seized pistols, revolver parts, and live rounds from the suspect, who allegedly supplied weapons to individuals in the city.

Amritsar Police Smash Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

Amritsar Police Smash Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling operation in Amritsar, arresting six individuals and seizing weapons linked to Pakistan-based smugglers.