Banker Sonu Pal Held in Rs 84 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam
Sonu Pal, a former assistant manager at IDFC First Bank in Mohali, has been arrested for his role in a major cyber scam in which a woman was cheated of Rs 84.16 lakh. The scam involved a fake “digital arrest,” where the victim was held hostage over a video call and threatened with arrest in a fabricated drug case.
Salman Firoz Khan Held in Thane Chain-Snatching Spree
In a significant breakthrough, Thane Police have arrested 25-year-old Salman Firoz Khan, believed to be behind a recent string of chain-snatching cases across the city. The arrest has helped the Crime Branch solve nine cases of gold chain thefts, officials confirmed on Wednesday.
Sahid Ansari & Trio Booked in Thane Counterfeit, Admission Frauds
Thane district police have arrested 44-year-old Sahid Akthar Abdul Hanif Ansari, a resident of Malegaon, Nashik, for possessing counterfeit currency worth Rs 54,000. The arrest was made during a routine patrol near Gaibi Nagar in Bhiwandi on Monday, police officials confirmed.
UP STF Nabs Kingpin of Fake ‘Chikankari’ Fraud Gang in Kolkata
The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) on Saturday arrested the kingpin and two members of a well-organized cyber fraud gang that created fake social media pages to scam customers across India. The arrests took place in Kolkata.
Dibrugarh Police Arrest Four Drug Peddlers, Seize 34.59g Heroin
In a major crackdown against the drug trade, Dibrugarh Police arrested four drug peddlers on Tuesday night and recovered 34.59 grams of suspected heroin from their possession during two separate operations in Dibrugarh.
Mizoram Authorities Seize 451g Heroin Near Indo-Myanmar Border
On April 30, the Mizoram Excise and Narcotics Department carried out a significant drug bust, seizing 451.100 grams of heroin hidden in 40 soap boxes from Champhai district, which is located near the Indo-Myanmar border.
Thangam Arrested for Murdering Auto Driver M. Vijayakanth in K.K. Nagar
On April 30, 2025, the K.K. Nagar police arrested 27-year-old Thangam for allegedly murdering fellow auto driver M. Vijayakanth following a heated quarrel.
Two Arrested for Murder of Businessman K. Manoj Patra in Boudh, India
On Wednesday, Boudh police successfully cracked the case of the murder of young businessman K. Manoj Patra, arresting two individuals involved in the crime.
Domestic Help and Driver Arrested for Rs 1 Crore Jewellery Theft in Noida
A shocking theft took place in Noida’s Sector 41, where a domestic help, furious over being dismissed, stole jewellery worth Rs 1 crore and Rs 5 lakh in cash from the family’s bungalow with the help of the family’s driver. However, the duo’s plans were foiled when police arrested both accused and recovered all the stolen items.
Two Arrested with 55 Grams of Mephedrone Near IIM-A, Gujarat Police Uncover Drug Network
On Tuesday, officials from the State Monitoring Cell (SMC) of Gujarat Police arrested two men near the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) with 55 grams of mephedrone (MD) worth Rs 5.50 lakh. The police action followed a tip-off about the two individuals carrying the drug towards IIM-A in a CNG rickshaw.
Baramulla Police Solve Theft Case, Arrest Accused and Recover Stolen Scooty
In a successful operation, Baramulla Police arrested a man involved in a theft case and recovered a stolen scooty. On April 29, 2025, Police Station Uri received a written complaint from Altaf Ahmad Lone, a resident of Uri, who reported that his scooty, bearing registration number JK05N-5492, was stolen from near his residence during the intervening night of April 28/29.
Mehtab, Faizal, Shahjaan Held for High-End Car Thefts in Delhi
In a major breakthrough, Delhi Police arrested three members of a high-tech car theft gang that used an advanced key programming machine to steal high-end vehicles across the region. The gang, linked to the Mehtab-Sameem Pilla network, was tracked and caught by the Outer North District’s special staff.
Murder Accused Sirajuddin Ahmed Shah Arrested in Thane
A 36-year-old man, Sirajuddin Ahmed Shah, also known as Captain, wanted in connection with a murder case in Kolkata, was arrested by police in Thane district, Maharashtra, officials confirmed on Friday.
Aman Kamal Khan, 2 Others Held with Rs2.21 Cr Mephedrone in Thane
In a major drug bust, the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of Thane Police seized 1.109 kg of mephedrone (MD) valued at Rs2.21 crore and arrested three persons from the Shil-Daighar area, officials said Thursday.
Seraj Ahmed Memon Arrested in Malegaon Money-Laundering Case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Seraj Ahmed Memon as part of its investigation into a major money-laundering case in Malegaon. Memon is accused of allegedly misusing bank accounts of Malegaon residents and withdrawing a massive Rs 196 crore over a span of five months.
Erode Police Arrest Sakthivel for Smuggling 2.9 Kg Ganja
On Saturday, the police in Erode arrested a 28-year-old man for attempting to smuggle 2.9 kg of ganja. The suspect, identified as Sakthivel, hails from Avarangadu near Pallipalayam in Namakkal district.
Erode Police Arrest Thilagavai and Santhoshkumar for Selling Narcotic Pills
A 65-year-old woman and a 20-year-old youth were arrested on Sunday for selling narcotic pills purchased online in Chithode, Erode district.
Pittu Kumar, Jahir Held in Erode for Selling Ganja
Two men were arrested near Perundurai in Erode district on Sunday for selling ganja. Acting on a tip-off, the police increased patrols in the Panikkampalayam area and noticed two individuals acting suspiciously.
Dinooshan Held in Tiruppur for Rs25.79L Trading App Fraud
The Tiruppur Cyber Crime Police arrested R. Dinooshan, a resident of Neruperichal, in connection with a major online investment scam involving a fake trading app. The suspect allegedly defrauded a complainant of Rs25.79 lakh.
Karan Govekar Arrested in Goa with Rs9L in Synthetic Drugs
In a targeted operation, the Anti-Narcotic Cell (ANC) of the Goa Police arrested Karan Govekar (33), a resident of Anjuna, for possession of synthetic drugs worth approximately Rs8.9 lakh.
Goa Police Nab Guddu Mochi Ram in Major Drug Bust
In a decisive crackdown on drug trafficking, the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of Goa Police has dismantled a significant drug supply network, arresting multiple individuals and seizing narcotics worth Rs9.2 lakh, according to a press release dated December 31.
Gourish Karkera, 2 Others Held for Robbing Udupi Woman
In a swift police operation, three men have been arrested for assaulting an elderly woman and snatching her 40-gram gold chain in Brahmavar, Udupi district.
Nazim Ahmad Mir Arrested for Drug Possession in Awantipora
In a significant move against drug trafficking, Awantipora Police arrested a drug peddler during a routine Naka Checking at Padgampora Crossing.
Shoib Alias Lalla Held in Rs1.5 Crore Jewellery Heist in Delhi
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals, including the main accused Shoib alias Lalla, 31, in connection with the Rs1.5 crore jewellery theft from Kalyan Jewellers, located in Lajpat Nagar.
Saurabh Singh Chauhan Held in Jodhpur Data Theft & Dark Web Scam
A major cybercrime racket was busted on Tuesday night when Jodhpur Police arrested four individuals, including the mastermind Saurabh Singh Chauhan, for allegedly stealing and selling personal data of foreign nationals through Skype, Telegram, and the dark web.
Accused in 2019 Ranchi Murder Case Arrested After 6 Years
In a significant breakthrough, Madhu Dhan, the accused in a 2019 murder case under the Kharsidag police outpost in Ranchi district, was arrested after six years on the run. The arrest was made from Saikotoli in the Karra police station limits of Khunti.
Pakke Kessang Police Arrest Three in Nabam Rungku’s Murder
Pakke Kessang Police in Arunachal Pradesh swiftly arrested three suspects in connection with the murder of 60-year-old Nabam Rungku, a resident of Keko village. The victim, allegedly shot dead in Dissing Forest on April 19, was reported missing until an FIR was filed by his father-in-law, Takar Tana, on April 29 at 4:00 pm.
Kochi Police Arrest Malayalam Film Personalities in Fraud Case
A special squad of the Kochi City Police has arrested two prominent personalities from the Malayalam film industry in connection with an alleged online fraud case amounting to Rs46 lakh.
Delhi Police Arrest Shyam Singh for Defrauding Victim in Medical Scam
A 38-year-old man from Sirsa, Haryana, identified as Shyam Singh, was arrested by the Delhi police for allegedly defrauding a victim of Rs1.25 lakh by pretending to be a relative in need of urgent medical help.
Refer Marsing, 2 Others Held in Diesel Theft from Jio Towers
Meghalaya police arrested three individuals on Thursday (May 1) for allegedly stealing a large quantity of diesel from mobile towers in the Patharkhmah area of Ri-Bhoi District. The suspects were apprehended following a tip-off from alert citizens.
Gurpreet, Gurvinder Among 4 Held in Ludhiana Drug Bust
Ludhiana (Rural) police have arrested four individuals under the NDPS Act, seizing a significant quantity of narcotics during operations led by teams from Sudhar and Raikot Sadar police stations.
Tame Peter Arrested in Arunachal With 27.5g Heroin Under Operation Dawn
In a significant breakthrough under Operation Dawn 2.0, Nirjuli Police in Arunachal Pradesh apprehended a suspected drug peddler and seized 21 vials of suspected heroin weighing approximately 27.51 grams. The accused, Tame Peter (23), a resident of D-Sector, Nirjuli, was caught after a chase in the Midpu area, officials confirmed on Wednesday.
Akash Arrested With 14g MDMA Near Kochuveli Station in Drug Bust
In a late-night operation on Tuesday, the Fort Police in Thiruvananthapuram arrested a 23-year-old man with 14 grams of MDMA during a patrol near the Kochuveli railway station.
4 from Manipur Held With 65.5kg Ganja at Guwahati Railway Station
In a major drug trafficking interception, the Guwahati Government Railway Police (GRPS) recovered 44 packets of suspected cannabis (ganja) weighing around 65.5 kilograms from four individuals at Platform No. 1 of Guwahati Railway Station on Tuesday.
Guwahati Police Arrest Multiple Drug Peddlers and Thieves
In a series of successful operations, Guwahati police arrested several drug peddlers and thieves across different areas of the city. A key arrest was made by the Chandmari Police, who apprehended Binit Bardhan, a fourth-grade employee in the Department of Water Resources, for his involvement in stealing road slabs. The arrest followed CCTV footage, which led to the identification of Bardhan. After his confession, two more individuals, Almas Ali and Saddam Hussain, were arrested in connection with the crime.
Guwahati GRPS Seizes 65.5 Kg of Cannabis, Arrests Four Traffickers
In a major operation against drug trafficking, the Government Railway Police (GRPS) successfully intercepted a large consignment of suspected cannabis at Guwahati railway station on Wednesday. The operation, carried out on platform number 1, resulted in the seizure of 65.5 kilograms of illicit cannabis and the apprehension of four individuals involved in its transportation.
Delhi Police Arrest Four in Connection with Multiple Robbery and Theft Cases
The Delhi Police have successfully arrested four individuals involved in multiple cases of robbery and vehicle theft across the national capital. The arrests came after two back-to-back robberies were reported on April 26.
