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Latest Arrests Across the India – 16/03/2026 Key Cases and Summaries

Breaking News on Recent Arrests: Summaries and Links to High-Profile Cases Across India

by Ananya Mehta

Krishna Kumar Lakhwani Arrested in Overseas Cyber Scam Case

In a major crackdown on cybercrime networks, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Kanpur-based man accused of recruiting Indian nationals and sending them to overseas cyber fraud centres where they were allegedly forced to participate in online scams targeting people in India.

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Two Held With MD Drugs Worth Rs16.5 Lakh in Ratlam

Two men were arrested after police seized 165 grams of MD drugs during an operation on the Mhow–Neemuch Highway in Ratlam district on Saturday.

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Rinku Nayak Among 3 Held in Rs18 Lakh Jeypore Burglary

Police in Borigumma arrested three individuals for their alleged involvement in a house burglary in Jeypore, where cash and gold ornaments worth around Rs18 lakh were stolen.

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Fake Doctor Sirisha Held for Hospital Gold Thefts

Police have detained a woman accused of posing as a doctor and stealing gold ornaments from patients admitted to hospitals in Hyderabad.

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Satvinder Kaur Arrested for Rs20,000 Social Media Loan Scam

Authorities have apprehended a 40-year-old woman accused of defrauding a resident of Delhi of Rs20,000 by promising an easy loan through social media.

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Debendra Choudhary, Sanjaya Hati Held in IRC Village Robbery

The Nayapalli Police arrested two men on Saturday in connection with a house robbery that occurred on November 17, 2019, at N-5, IRC Village, police said on Sunday.

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Rajan Katodia Arrested in Rs590 Cr IDFC First Bank Fraud

The Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) arrested Rajan Katodia, owner of Sawan Jewellers, on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in connection with a Rs590 crore fraud case involving IDFC First Bank. Investigators found that more than Rs250 crore had been routed to his firm from companies linked to the accused.

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Hanumantha Bilkar, Rakesh Held in Bengaluru EV Loan Scam

Bengaluru police have arrested two electric vehicle company owners for allegedly cheating buyers by offering EVs at subsidised prices under the guise of a Prime Minister scheme.

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Makhan Arrested in Manimajra Gold Earring Snatching

The Chandigarh Police have arrested a 25-year-old man, identified as Makhandeen alias Makhan, for allegedly snatching gold earrings from an elderly woman in Manimajra. The accused was apprehended on the spot with the help of the victim’s son, and the stolen earrings were recovered, police said.

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Bhilwara Police Arrest ‘Bachhada’ Gang for Temple Theft

The Kotdi Police in Bhilwara district arrested seven members of the notorious ‘Bachhada’ gang, including six women from Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly stealing gold jewellery from women during the Rangotsav celebration at the Mewar Charbhuja temple on the Sheetla Saptami festival.

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Rajesh Prithvi & Aravindan Caught for Hospital Theft

More than ten months after two men impersonated doctors at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, the city police finally traced and arrested them on Thursday.

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Bengaluru Police Arrest Burglar Vallaram Meena

Bengaluru police have apprehended a young burglar from Rajasthan who allegedly targeted locked houses at night, stealing valuable jewelry. Authorities recovered diamond and gold ornaments worth approximately Rs3 crore from the suspect.

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Third Arrest in Osman Hadi Murder Case in West Bengal

A third suspect was arrested on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from Nadia district, West Bengal, by the State police Special Task Force (STF) in connection with the murder of popular Bangladesh leader Osman Hadi.

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Karnal Police Arrest 13 Accused in Aluminium Theft

A team led by CIA-3 in-charge Ajay Kumar conducted a major crackdown on criminals involved in theft, arresting 13 accused from various villages in the district.

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Jaunpur Police Arrest 3 Robbers After Jan Seva Kendra Heist

Varanasi: Jaunpur police have arrested three robbers involved in a March 11 robbery targeting a Jan Seva Kendra operator under the Jaffrabad police station. The arrests followed an encounter involving a joint team from Jaffrabad and Gaurabadshahpur police stations along with SWAT. Authorities recovered the stolen motorcycle, mobile phones, cash, and illegal firearms.

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Gumla Arrest: Kulbhushan Mahli Kills 6-Year-Old Boy

In Gumla, a six-year-old boy was allegedly murdered and his body thrown into a well in a paddy field in Kasira village under Sadar police station on Friday. The body was recovered by police on Saturday, and the accused was arrested.

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Delhi Police Arrest Nigerian in Rs50 Lakh Drug Case

New Delhi: The city police on Saturday, March 14, arrested a Nigerian national who had been absconding in connection with a major synthetic drug trafficking case.

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Agartala RPF Arrests 2 With 26 Kg Ganja

Agartala: Acting on specific intelligence from the Government Railway Police (GRP), a secret operation by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) was conducted at Agartala Railway Station on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

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Sonamura Police Arrest Human Trafficker Amin Miah

Sonamura: Late last night, police from Sonamura Police Station arrested a human trafficker in connection with an ongoing investigation.

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Sonamura Police Arrest Bangladeshi National Manir Hossain

Sonamura: On Saturday, March 14, 2026, the Sonamura Police arrested a Bangladeshi national in connection with violations of immigration laws.

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Sonamura Police Arrest Bangladeshi National, Indian Touts

Sonamura: Acting on specific intelligence, Sonamura Police launched a secret operation on the night of Thursday, February 26, 2026, in the Durgapur area of Sonamura.

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Kerala Police Arrest Assam Man With Rs1 Crore MDMA in Bengaluru

In a major crackdown on interstate narcotics trafficking, the Kerala Anti-Narcotic Special Action Force (ANSAF) arrested a notorious drug peddler in Bengaluru and recovered MDMA worth Rs1 crore.

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Bengaluru CCB Arrests Nigerian Uche Ndudi in Rs1 Cr Drug Bust

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) of Bengaluru City Police on Wednesday announced the arrest of two individuals, including a foreign national, in separate drug peddling cases. Authorities seized narcotics worth approximately Rs1 crore during the operation.

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Telangana Police Arrest Hafsal Habeeb in Drug Case

The Telangana EAGLE Force, working with Golconda Police, arrested an absconding drug supplier wanted in multiple narcotics cases across the state.

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Jammu Police Arrest 5 With Heroin in Weekend Crackdown

In a strong crackdown on drug trafficking, police in Jammu and Udhampur arrested five suspected drug peddlers during separate operations carried out over the weekend. Authorities seized multiple quantities of heroin, intensifying efforts to curb the illegal narcotics trade in the region.

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RPF Arrests Suhail Ansari in Train Theft Case

In a joint operation conducted on Thursday and Friday, the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Government Railway Police (GRP) arrested four individuals for allegedly stealing passengers’ belongings on trains.

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Kaushambi Police Arrest 3 in Ram Murat Murder Case

Police in Kaushambi on Sunday arrested three men in connection with the murder of a 55-year-old villager in Chak Khudayaganj.

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Dahisar Police Arrest Vicky N in Security Guard Attack

Police in Dahisar (E) have arrested an accused in connection with the attempted murder of a security guard that occurred three months ago.

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Kolhapur Police Arrest 2 for Meth, Hydroponic Ganja Sale

Kolhapur police have arrested two individuals in connection with the possession of methamphetamine and hydroponically produced ganja, valued at approximately Rs 10 lakh.

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Varanasi Police Arrest 4 in Minor Girl Trafficking Case

Police in Varanasi have arrested four individuals, including a woman from Nepal, in connection with the trafficking of a 15-year-old girl who was forced into prostitution in Bareilly, officials said on Sunday.

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Panvel Police Bust Six-Member Illegal Betting Racket

The Crime Branch Central Unit arrested a gang of six men who were running an illegal betting racket through banned gaming apps from an apartment in Panvel, Maharashtra. Authorities claimed the operation was linked to 76 online scams across India, with victims defrauded of around Rs 1 crore, according to reports filed on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCCRP).

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DSP Sinsang Samar Leads Arrest in Major ATM Theft Case

A seven-member police team led by DSP Operations Sinsang Samar successfully apprehended two individuals involved in a series of high-profile ATM thefts across India, especially in the Northeast, police sources reported.

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Sitaramdera Police Bust Ganja Smugglers, Seize 26kg

Sitaramdera police successfully seized 26 kilograms of ganja and arrested two alleged smugglers during a targeted raid near the local bus stand. The confiscated narcotics are estimated to have a market value of approximately Rs3.5 lakh.

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Deogarh Triple Murder Accused Ramesh Garia Arrested

The accused in a shocking triple murder case in Gariapali village, Deogarh district, has been apprehended after fleeing the scene.

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AR Constable Murder Suspects Arrested in Uppal

Two individuals were arrested within six hours for the murder of an Armed Reserve (AR) constable in Chilkanagar under Uppal police station limits on the night of March 15.

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