Shabreen Taj & Neelam Held for Bengaluru House Burglaries
In a shocking twist to a recent burglary case, Bommanahalli police have arrested two women — Shabreen Taj (38) and Neelam alias Neelu (22) — for breaking into a house in Garvebhavi Palya, southeast Bengaluru. The duo, both residents of DJ Halli, were caught with 130 grams of stolen gold worth Rs11 lakh and an auto-rickshaw used during the crime.
Afail Pasha, Two Others Held in Bengaluru Ganja Bust
In a significant drug bust, Kumaraswamy Layout Police nabbed three individuals red-handed while attempting to sell ganja from a car in Kanakanagar, recovering 29.03 kg of the contraband worth Rs7.5 lakh.
Akash Dande Nabbed for Wanowrie Liquor Dispute Murder
The Wanowrie police on April 27 arrested 20-year-old Akash Dande, the main suspect in the murder of 60-year-old Malang Quresh, from his hideout in Satara. The murder, which occurred on April 25 in Shivnerinagar, stemmed from a dispute over alcohol consumption in the Shantinagar area of Wanowrie.
Siddhesh Renke, Vighnesh Shevale Held in Manchar Murder
The Pune Rural police have arrested two men for the brutal murder of a 28-year-old paan stall owner, Ganesh Sonawane, in Manchar, located about 65 km from the city. The crime occurred late Monday night, and the arrests were made by Tuesday night.
Abhiraj Singh & Rahul Kumar Arrested for Sonu Mota’s Murder
Abhiraj Singh and his accomplice Rahul Kumar (alias Mota), both arrested for the murder of gangster Ravneet Singh (Sonu Mota), were presented in court today. The court granted the police three days of custody for further investigation.
Travel Agent Nagajan Karavadra Arrested for Passport Fraud
Delhi Police have arrested Nagajan Lilabhai Karavadra (47), a Gujarat-based travel agent, for orchestrating a passport fraud in which a passenger attempted to obtain immigration benefits under a false identity.
Shahid Sheikh, 2 Others Nabbed in Kandivli Dollar Scam
The Crime Branch Unit 12 has arrested three men for operating a counterfeit foreign currency racket that duped victims in exchange scams involving fake US dollars. The accused—Shahid Mojbul Haq Sheikh alias Abdul (45), Noor Alam Aynul Sheikh (38), and Shahjahan Irshad Sheikh (44)—are all residents of Jharkhand and had been active for several years.
Jitendra Yadav, Darshan Kamle Held in Rs25L Indore Theft Case
The Juni Indore Police arrested two men—Jitendra Yadav and Darshan Kamle (21)—in connection with a high-value theft of gold jewellery worth Rs25 lakh and Rs20,000 cash from a locked flat in Saifi Nagar, Indore.
VCK Leader Tamilselvi, Accomplice Held in Erode Gold Chain Theft
In a shocking case of daylight robbery, Tamilselvi (30)—a political functionary serving as the Women’s Wing Secretary of the Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) for Erode South—was arrested along with her accomplice Ramesh (25) for robbing an elderly woman in Chennimalai on 28 April 2025.
Nazir Ahmad Dar Arrested in Baramulla Theft Case, Stolen Property Recovered
The Baramulla police have successfully cracked a major theft case, leading to the arrest of Nazir Ahmad Dar, a habitual thief, and the recovery of stolen copper coils and cables worth lakhs. The theft took place at the Mechanical Irrigation Subdivision Pattan, at the Lift Irrigation & De-Watering scheme structure in Gund Ibrahim during the night of March 10-11, 2025. The theft was reported by the Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) on March 15, prompting a swift investigation.
Ashique P. Arrested in MDMA Smuggling Case from Oman to Kochi
On Friday, March 7, the police arrested a 27-year-old man, Ashique P., from Ernad, Malappuram, in connection with an alleged drug smuggling operation. Ashique is believed to be involved in a racket that was smuggling MDMA (a synthetic drug) from Oman to Kochi.
Nuh Police Bust Interstate Vehicle Theft Ring, Arrest Two Criminals
In a major breakthrough, Nuh police dismantled an interstate vehicle theft racket on Friday, arresting two criminals, Nadeem and Haider, and recovering seven stolen motorcycles. The motorcycles were linked to thefts reported across multiple areas, including Delhi’s Prahladpur, Madhu Vihar, Adarsh Nagar, New Friends Colony, Gurgaon’s Sohna, and Faridabad’s Sector 58.
Jhabua Police Arrest Three in Jain Temple Theft, Recover Stolen Idols
On Friday, Jhabua police arrested three individuals in connection with a recent theft at the Jain temple in Pitol Chhoti village. The accused were apprehended after police recovered valuable stolen items, including religious idols and cash.
Eight Gang Members Arrested for Stealing Mobile Tower Equipment Worth Rs3.5 Crore
In a significant breakthrough, Noida police arrested eight members of a gang involved in stealing valuable equipment, including radio receiver units (RRUs), from mobile towers. The arrest took place on Friday, and authorities recovered 35 RRUs, worth Rs3.5 crore, along with a WagonR car and Rs4,850 in cash from the accused.
Sumit Kumar Arrested in Pune Businessman Laxman Shinde Murder Case
One more arrest has been made in the chilling murder of Laxman S. Shinde, a Pune-based businessman who fell victim to a cybercrime gang’s fake business proposition. On Thursday, Patna SSP Awakash Kumar confirmed the arrest of Sumit Kumar, who allegedly drove the victim from Patna airport to Hilsa in Nalanda district on April 11.
Sakur Ali, 3 Others Held with 126g Heroin in Kerala Bust
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, four men from Assam were arrested near Perumbavoor on Friday with 126 grams of heroin concealed in soap boxes. The arrested individuals — Sakur Ali (35), Sabir Hussain (32), Ramij Raja (45), and Saddam Hussain (38) — are all residents of Nagaon district, Assam.
Mohammad Afzal Khan Held with 1.15kg Charas in Baramulla
In a continuing effort to eliminate drug trafficking, police in Baramulla have arrested a drug peddler and seized 1.15 kilograms of a charas-like substance from his possession.
Sambhal Police Solve Murder of Specially-Abled Man Over Insurance Fraud
In a breakthrough in a year-old murder case, Sambhal Police have arrested four individuals involved in the cold-blooded killing of a specially-abled man, Dariyab, for the purpose of claiming a Rs 51 lakh life insurance payout.
Sandeep Kandalkar and Sachin Tetagure Arrested in Rs20.60 Crore Car Rental Scam
In a major breakthrough, the Kashimira police arrested two men for orchestrating a large-scale fraud that defrauded 1,375 people of Rs20.60 crore by promising them high monthly earnings from a fake car rental business. The accused, identified as Sandeep Kandalkar, aka Raju Rajiv Joshi, and Sachin Tetagure, were arrested on April 29 in Mira Road and Dapoli in Ratnagiri district.
Harishankar Gupta Booked for Brutally Beating Pet Dog in Noida
A shocking case of animal cruelty surfaced this week as a man in Greater Noida was captured on video beating and throwing his pet dog to the ground. The incident took place in Mahagun Mantra Society, and the video quickly went viral on social media, sparking widespread outrage.
Nasibkhan Pathan, 4 Others Held with 409kg Ganja in Kannad
In a significant drug bust, the Kannad city police of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar rural division seized 409 kilograms of ganja worth Rs1.22 crore from a farmhouse in Dabadi Shivara on Thursday, arresting five suspects linked to an interstate drug trafficking ring.
Khushal (Raunak) Linked to Credit Card Fraud Arrest in Faridabad
In a major breakthrough, Faridabad police arrested 12 individuals, including 10 women, involved in a credit card fraud operation. The accused were running a fake call center in Delhi’s Janakpuri West area, duping victims by impersonating bank employees.
Mumbai’s Matka Queen Jaya Chadda Arrested in Goa Gambling Crackdown
In a significant crackdown on illegal matka gambling, Goa Police arrested Jaya Chadda, the notorious Mumbai-based matka queen, late Friday. Jaya, the widow of infamous Kalyan matka operator Suresh Bhagat, was apprehended as part of a large-scale operation targeting illegal gambling activities across Goa.
Karthik Venugopal Arrested in Fake Marriage Scam Posing as IPS Officer
In a bizarre case of fraud, a man who allegedly posed as an IPS officer to dupe people with fake marriage proposals has been arrested by the Kalamassery police. The accused, Karthik Venugopal, also known as Vipin Karthik, is a 31-year-old resident of Malappuram.
Caroline Wanjiku Nabbed with Cocaine at JKIA
Anti-narcotics detectives at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Friday intercepted a suspected drug trafficker attempting to smuggle narcotics to India.
Lokesh Joshi, Son Held in RsCrore Ponzi Scam in Jaipur
A 48-year-old man and his 22-year-old son were arrested in Phulera, Jaipur district, for running a massive Ponzi scheme disguised as a high-return investment firm. The duo, Lokesh Joshi and his son Nikhil Joshi, are accused of cheating investors out of crores of rupees under the pretext of stock market trading.
Taxi Driver Mustaq Ahmed Arrested for Killing Live-in Partner
A 31-year-old taxi driver, Mustaq Ahmed, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his live-in partner, Pooja, six months ago, Gurugram police announced on Thursday. The arrest came after a complaint was lodged by Pooja’s sister at the Sector 5 police station.
SCU Busts NEET Admission Racket, Four Arrested in Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand
The Special Crime Unit (SCU) has successfully dismantled a large-scale racket exploiting the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) to secure fraudulent admissions into prestigious medical colleges. Four individuals have been arrested in connection with the operation that spanned across Odisha, Bihar, and Jharkhand.
Delhi Police Arrests Manish in Rs6-Crore Bank Fraud Involving Forged Property Documents
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police has arrested Manish, the prime accused in a Rs6-crore bank fraud case involving forged property documents and multiple fraudulent mortgages on the same property. Manish’s wife, Anita, was arrested earlier in April 2024.
ED Raids Ansal Properties in Multi-Million Land Scam, Pranav Ansal Under Probe
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Lucknow zonal office, conducted a series of searches on April 30 at five different locations across Ghaziabad, Lucknow, and New Delhi as part of their ongoing investigation into a multi-million land scam involving Ansal Properties & Infrastructure Ltd. (Ansal API) and its executives. The searches targeted the residences of Pranav Ansal (promoter/director), Deepak Movar (director), other senior employees, and the corporate offices of the real estate giant.
Manish Leads Armed Robbery in Delhi for Revenge, 5 Arrested
A revenge-fueled armed robbery was orchestrated by Manish (32), leading to the arrest of five individuals involved in the heist at a house in Anand Parbat, Delhi. According to the police, the robbery was planned after a personal dispute dating back to 2018, where Manish was a co-accused in an attempted murder case with the complainant’s brother, Jitender.
Two Arrested in Mohali with 20 Grams of Heroin, Vehicles Seized
On Thursday, Mohali police arrested Rohit Kumar and Ravinder Singh after a successful operation triggered by a tip-off received via the anti-drug helpline. The arrests were made following a probe launched by Dera Bassi police when the two suspects attempted to flee from Mubarikpur.
Pawandeep Singh Arrested in Drug Trafficking Case, Rs 3 Lakh Recovered
Pawandeep Singh, a drug trafficker from Bhitewad village, has been arrested following an investigation into a major heroin seizure on March 10. During the operation, police recovered Rs 3 lakh in drug money from Pawandeep, who is currently in police remand.
Mankapur Police Arrest Three in Rs4.24 Lakh MD Drug Seizure
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Mankapur Police successfully arrested three individuals and seized MD (Mephedrone) drugs valued at approximately Rs4.24 lakh.
Amir Khan Arrested in Udhampur with 6.95 Grams of Heroin
In a major breakthrough against drug trafficking, Udhampur police arrested Amir Khan, alias Midu, after recovering 6.95 grams of a heroin-like substance from his possession. The arrest occurred as part of routine patrolling duties carried out by the police team under the leadership of SHO Raghuvir Singh.
Bilal Ahmad Lone Arrested for Multiple Fraud Cases, Delhi Police
On Saturday, Delhi Police apprehended Bilal Ahmad Lone, a 33-year-old man from Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, for his alleged involvement in multiple cheating cases. His arrest followed a detention order issued against him on December 13, as he had been evading authorities for some time.