Chhattisgarh’s Former Minister Kawasi Lakhma Arrested in Rs 2,161 Cr Liquor Scam
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday arrested Kawasi Lakhma, the former Chhattisgarh excise minister and six-time MLA of Konta, in connection with an alleged Rs 2,161 crore liquor scam. This scam reportedly took place between 2019 and 2023, during his tenure in the Bhupesh Baghel Cabinet.
Mangaluru Police Arrest Two Kerala Men in Rs77 Lakh Cyber Fraud
In a significant breakthrough, law enforcement officials in Mangaluru have arrested two individuals connected to a major cyber fraud case that led to financial losses amounting to Rs77,96,322.
BCA Graduate Turned Thief Murthy K Arrested in Multiple Thefts
In a significant development, Begur police have arrested Murthy K, a 27-year-old BCA graduate, for committing at least 16 thefts across the city since 2023. Murthy, a resident of Hongasandra, was apprehended while investigating a theft case at a house in Lakshmi Layout, Garvebhavipalya.
Hyderabad Police Bust 3-Member Gang in Attention Diversion Scam
In a major breakthrough, Hyderabad Police have successfully arrested a 3-member gang involved in an attention diversion crime targeting senior citizens and illiterate individuals at ATM centers. The gang, responsible for several cheating incidents across Hyderabad and its surrounding suburbs, was apprehended with 140 stolen ATM cards and Rs 2.38 lakh in cash.
Zubair Derakshshandeh Acquitted in Narcotics Case by Ernakulam Court
Zubair Derakshshandeh, a foreign national, was acquitted by an Ernakulam trial court on Wednesday in a case involving the alleged seizure of large quantities of narcotic substances from a vessel. The court found Derakshshandeh not guilty of the charges brought under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, which had been filed by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
Patna Police Solve Murder Case with Arrest of Three Accused
Patna police have successfully solved a brutal murder case that occurred in December last year with the arrest of three individuals: Kundan Kumar, Rajendra Kumar alias Petari, and Sudama Devi. According to the police, the three accused confessed to their involvement in the crime.
Walmik Karad, Associate of NCP Minister, Arrested in Extortion Case
Walmik Karad, an associate of NCP Minister Dhananjay Munde, was arrested in an extortion case related to the Beed sarpanch murder. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) informed a Beed court on Wednesday that Karad had been allegedly in contact with the accused on the day of the murder.
Two Partners Arrested in Rs 28 Crore Ponzi Scheme in Thane
In a major breakthrough, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the city arrested two partners involved in a Ponzi scheme that allegedly duped over 100 investors out of Rs 28 crore. The arrested individuals are Hariprasad Venugopal (44), a Kerala native residing in Thane, and Pranav Raorane (43), a mechanical engineer from Mulund
Mutton Farooq Arrested by Panambur Police for Drugs and Weapon
On January 15, Panambur police, acting on reliable information, arrested a man for possessing narcotics and a dangerous weapon near the NMPT old truck yard in Panambur.
Ganesh Kathewade Arrested for 55 Robberies, Linked to Pune Gang
Swargate police recently uncovered a notorious gang involved in numerous thefts and robberies across Pune city and rural areas. The gang’s prime accused, Ganesh Maruti Kathewade (37), a native of Mukhed in Nanded district, is linked to over 55 robbery cases.
Ahmedabad Police Arrest Duo in Murder of NRI Kanaiyalal Bhavsar
In a swift operation, Ahmedabad City Police arrested two suspects within hours of the murder of 75-year-old Kanaiyalal Muljibhai Bhavsar, a resident of Mohini Tower, Vastrapur. The incident took place on January 13, between 10:45 am and 4:30 pm, when Bhavsar was strangled in his home, and his gold ornaments, cash, mobile phones, and other valuables were stolen.
Hyderabad Police Arrest 23 in Major Cybercrime Bust Across India
Hyderabad police announced on Friday the arrest of 23 individuals, including a 60-year-old woman operating an NGO, for their alleged involvement in 359 cybercrime cases across India, with 30 cases registered in Telangana. These arrests were made following extensive operations conducted by five specialized police teams across multiple states, including Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
Gujarat SGST Inspector Vipul Patel Arrested for Fraudulent Raid
Vipul Patel, an SGST inspector from Gujarat, was arrested on January 11 for impersonating an Income-Tax officer during a fraudulent tax raid in Dahod. As a result, the Gujarat State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) department has suspended Patel and initiated a vigilance inquiry into his actions.
Faisal Koyamadakath Arrested at Mumbai Airport for Smuggling Rs4 Crore Hydroponic Weed
The Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Mumbai Airport Customs arrested a 54-year-old man, Faisal Koyamadakath, from Kerala on Wednesday for allegedly smuggling Hydroponic Weed worth Rs4 crore into India from Bangkok. The drug was cleverly concealed in food items he carried with him.
Jalandhar Police Breaks Motorcycle Theft Gang, Arrests Two Members
In a significant breakthrough against organized vehicle theft, Jalandhar Rural Police have successfully dismantled an inter-district motorcycle theft gang. Two members of the gang were arrested, and six stolen motorcycles, including high-end models like Yamaha R-15 and Bajaj Pulsar, were recovered.
Mahesh Arrested for Attempted Thefts, Including Magistrate’s Home
A 46-year-old man, Mahesh, from Pallippuram in Alappuzha, was arrested by the Kurumppampady police from Aluva for attempting to steal from two houses, including that of a magistrate, in Pulluvazhi near Perumbavoor.
Nitheesh Arrested in Alappuzha with MDMA and Hashish Oil
In a recent operation, police in Alappuzha apprehended a man in possession of illicit drugs. The accused, identified as Nitheesh from Thiruvambadi, was caught with 2 grams of MDMA and 40 grams of hashish oil. Authorities revealed that Nitheesh, who worked as a delivery person in Ernakulam, used his job as a front to distribute drugs.
Kozhikode Police Arrest P.S. Jumiya in Synthetic Drug Case
The Kozhikode City police special squad arrested 26-year-old P.S. Jumiya, a native of Alappuzha, for her involvement in smuggling synthetic drugs worth Rs2 crore. Jumiya was detained in Bengaluru two days ago based on information from two youths previously arrested in the case.
STF Arrests Nepalese Nationals in Digital Fraud Scheme in Lucknow
In a late-night operation, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) arrested two Nepalese nationals in Lucknow for their involvement in a large-scale digital fraud operation. The arrested individuals, Saroj Khanal from Dharan, Sunsari, and Shivram Rimal from Kathmandu, were apprehended near Saroj Hospital on Dubagga Road while attempting to meet someone to arrange a bank account for transferring funds from their scams.
Gurugram Police Arrest Telecom Employees for Fraud Scheme
The Gurugram Police in Haryana, aided by the Indian Cyber Coordination Centre (I4C), have arrested two employees of a leading telecom company for their involvement in a scam that targeted people via WhatsApp and Telegram. The accused allegedly provided virtual numbers to Indonesian and Chinese fraudsters, who used them to cheat victims in the name of part-time jobs and investment schemes.
Delhi Police Arrests Wanted Murder Accused Sunny After 4 Years
The Delhi Police Special Cell has successfully apprehended 26-year-old Sunny, a wanted criminal who had been evading arrest for over four years. Hailing from Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, Sunny was involved in a double murder case in Narela in June 2020 and had been declared a proclaimed offender by the court. The police recovered a pistol from his possession at the time of his arrest.
Rajkot Police Seize Heroin Worth Rs18 Lakh, Arrest Two Suspects
In a major drug bust, the Rajkot Police seized 362.95 grams of heroin worth Rs18 lakh on Tuesday from two individuals on Kuvadava Road. The operation was carried out by the Rajkot Special Operations Group (SOG), which had received intelligence regarding drug smuggling activities in the area. Acting on the tip-off, the team set up a surveillance operation near a shopping mall on Kuvadava Road.
Goa ANC Seizes Drugs Worth Rs9.2 Lakh, Dismantles Ganja Network
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of Goa Police seized narcotics worth Rs9.2 lakh and arrested several individuals, including foreign nationals and locals, as part of multiple operations conducted in December. These raids also led to the dismantling of an interstate ganja smuggling network.
Husband Arrested for Assaulting Wife Again After Domestic Violence Case in Kozhikode
In a disturbing turn of events, Rahul P Gopal has been arrested for assaulting his wife just a month after a high court quashed an FIR in their domestic violence case. The 26-year-old woman was admitted to the Kozhikode Government Medical College Hospital on Monday night with injuries to her face. She was taken to the hospital by her husband, who later left the scene.
Six Arrested in Connection with Death of 15-Year-Old Girl in Aminjikarai
On Sunday, the Aminjikarai police arrested six individuals, including four women, in connection with the tragic death of a 15-year-old girl at a city apartment. The incident, which came to light a day after the girl’s death, has led to charges of murder and other serious offenses
Five Arrested in Jolarpet for Murder of Teen Over Stolen Bike
On Thursday, the Jolarpet railway police in Tirupattur arrested five individuals in connection with the murder of a 16-year-old teenager, J. Narasimhan. The crime reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a stolen two-wheeler.
GST Fraud Mohammad Saheem Arrested for Rs 35 Crore Scam
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) in Visakhapatnam has arrested Mohammad Saheem V, an individual accused of masterminding a massive GST input tax credit fraud involving fake invoices worth Rs 230 crore. The fraudulent activity caused a loss of Rs 35 crore to the government’s revenue.
Hyderabad Police Arrest Woman and Son for Concealing Rs 14 Lakh
In a surprising turn of events, a 50-year-old woman and her son were arrested by the Hyderabad police for allegedly concealing Rs 14 lakh in stolen cash at their home. The money, which was kept in polythene bags, was buried under a pile of natural compost in the backyard of their house.
Bhubaneswar Police Arrest Notorious Chain Snatcher Gang
In a major breakthrough, Bhubaneswar’s Commissionerate Police has successfully apprehended three individuals involved in a series of gold chain snatchings. These criminals, who terrorized morning walkers across Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Bhadrak, and Balasore, have been linked to a number of such incidents in the region.
Patna Police Arrest Two Members of Interstate Theft Gang
On Thursday, Patna police arrested two individuals involved in an interstate theft gang. The arrest took place in the Musallahpur Haat police station area, where the police recovered a country-made pistol, live cartridges, a mobile phone, and an iron rod from the suspects. Authorities revealed the gang operated in association with criminal networks from Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh.
Patna Police Arrest Seven in NEET-UG Question Paper Leak Case
Patna Police has arrested seven individuals, including four candidates, in connection with the NEET-UG question paper leak scandal. According to India Today TV, the confession letters of the accused revealed that a problem-solver gang charged Rs 32 lakh to provide the leaked question papers to candidates.
SSB Arrests Two Drug Smugglers at Indo-Nepal Border in Madhubani
On Saturday, Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) jawans from the 48th Battalion in Jaynagar successfully arrested two individuals involved in smuggling narcotics across the Indo-Nepal border in Madhubani. Acting on a tip-off, the SSB jawans intercepted two suspects riding a motorcycle as they entered India from Nepal.
Ainthapali Police Seize 28 Stolen Two-Wheelers, Arrest Two
In a major breakthrough, Ainthapali police seized 28 stolen two-wheelers from the Jaranga forest under the Jujumura police limits on Sunday. The police also arrested two individuals involved in the thefts. The suspects were identified as Ramkumar Panda (32), a resident of Bagabara village in Sonepur district, and Sardul Gaigoria (39), a resident of Digi village in Boudh district. Ramkumar works as a conductor.
Delhi Police Seize 787 kg of Marijuana, Arrest Drug Trafficker
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Delhi Police seized a massive consignment of marijuana worth several crores after intercepting a truck in Swaroop Nagar. The hemp was being transported from Odisha and was intended for distribution among students and young professionals in the capital, sources say.
Ninth Accused in 2021 Murder of Rinku Arrested Near Majri Chowk
The police have arrested Suraj, the ninth accused in the 2021 murder of Rinku (alias Harvinder) near Majri Chowk. Suraj, who was one of the key planners of the murder, had been evading arrest for nearly three years. He was arrested after a police raid in the vicinity of Majri Chowk, where he had been hiding for months, moving between various locations to avoid detection.
Naga Youths Arrested for Drug Smuggling at Assam-Nagaland Border
Two Naga youths, Ranch Kikon and Chambe, were arrested on the Assam-Nagaland border in Merapani for allegedly smuggling illegal drugs. The duo was apprehended by local residents in the Deyalpur area near the Merapani police station on Wednesday evening while transporting 333 tablets of the banned drug ‘Simpex’ on a motorcycle. The incident took a dramatic turn when the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), stationed at the border as a neutral force, intervened and handed over the drug offenders to the Nagaland police, instead of the Assam police.
Two Drug Smugglers Arrested in Ferozepur with 23kg of Opium
In a major drug bust, the CIA staff of Ferozepur police arrested two drug smugglers and seized 23 kg of opium on Saturday. The accused, Sucha Singh (50) and Sarj Singh (53), were apprehended while transporting the narcotic substance from Madhya Pradesh. Both have been charged under Sections 18/61/85 of the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act at Talwandi Bhai police station.
Goa Police Arrest 28-Year-Old Bengaluru Man with Rs 1 Lakh Worth of Ganja
In a significant drug bust, Goa Police arrested Mohammad Rehan, a 28-year-old resident of Bilal Nagar, Bengaluru, on Wednesday for possessing ganja near Panaji. The Crime Branch conducted a raid near Monte Guirim Ground in Guirim village, located in North Goa district, where they seized 1.02 kg of ganja from Rehan’s possession, valued at approximately Rs 1 lakh.
three Arrested in Nuh with Heroin Worth Over Rs 1 Crore
In one of the largest drug recoveries in the district, Nuh Police arrested three men on Wednesday after seizing 1.2kg of heroin valued at over Rs 1 crore. The accused were caught transporting the drugs in an SUV when their vehicle was intercepted at a checkpoint on the Nuh-Sohna road.
Nepalese Man Arrested for Murder in Shimla’s Kumarsain Area
Shimla Police arrested Karan Bahadur, a 37-year-old Nepalese man, for allegedly murdering his fellow laborer, Arjun Bahadur, in the Kumarsain area of Shimla district. The two men had been working together at an apple orchard in Ghumana village and were residing in the same makeshift house.
