CBI Arrests Bikash Das in Major Tripura Chit Fund Scam
In a significant development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Bikash Das, a resident of Das Colony, Panchgram, Hailakandi District, Assam, in connection with the infamous Tripura Chit Fund Scam. Das was apprehended in Bhiwandi, Thane District, Maharashtra, on February 3, 2025, after a lengthy search.
International Mobile Theft Ring: Rahul & Vaheed Arrested with Stolen Phones
In a significant bust, two men involved in an international mobile theft ring have been arrested, with 58 high-end smartphones stolen from the Delhi-NCR region recovered from their possession. The arrested individuals, acting as couriers for the gang, were responsible for transporting the stolen devices to Kolkata, West Bengal, where they were handed over to a Bangladesh-based criminal network.
Saran Police Arrest Two Cyberfrauds in Rs 45 Lakh Digital Fraud Case
Saran Police have arrested two more cyberfrauds in connection with the illegal withdrawal of Rs 45 lakh from the bank account of Vikas Kumar, a resident of Nehru Tola under Mashrakh police station in Saran district. The arrests were made on Monday, and the accused are from Mau and Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. The police had earlier arrested three suspects from Ghaziabad and one from Barrackpore (West Bengal) in relation to the same digital fraud case.
5 Arrested, Including Main Accused, in Murder of Gataro Gang Kingpin Sumit Jandiyal
In a significant breakthrough, five individuals, including the main accused Harash, were arrested in connection with the murder of Sumit Jandiyal, the 37-year-old kingpin of the notorious Gataro gang. Jandiyal was shot dead on January 21 in Jammu city by members of a rival gang.
Man Arrested for Selling Fake Tickets at Pune Railway Station
Atul Mohan Adalinge, a 30-year-old man from Loni Kalbhor, was arrested by the railway police for selling fake platform tickets at Pune Railway Station. The accused had been engaging in fraudulent activities for several days, with passengers complaining about being sold altered tickets.
Ex-Constable Saurabh Sharma Arrested in Transport Department Scam
Saurabh Sharma, a former constable of the Transport Department, has been arrested by the Special Police Establishment (SPE) of Lokayukta in a case involving illicit wealth accumulation. Despite the significant focus on his properties, the SPE is yet to probe his extortion activities at check posts, where Sharma allegedly made a fortune.
Brothers Srikanth and Prasad Arrested for Temple Thefts, Murder
In a breakthrough investigation, police in Gadag district, north Karnataka, arrested two brothers, Srikanth Gudagura (29) and Prasad Gudagura (28), for a series of temple thefts. The siblings had been using Google Maps to identify less-secure temples and steal valuables. Police also discovered that the brothers had murdered their elder sibling a year ago.
Golaghat Police Arrest Drug Peddler Raja Ali with Heroin Seized
An anti-drugs operation was carried out on Monday under the leadership of the Additional SP (Crime) of Golaghat, along with officials from the Chungajan PS, Naojan Out Post, and the Cyber Cell team. Acting on secret information, the operation took place at the No. 3 Naba Betoni Bridge in the Sarupathar Police Station area.
Duo Arrested for Stealing Bikes from OLX Sellers in Hyberabad
In a successful operation, Cyberabad police arrested two members of a gang that had been duping bike sellers on OLX by posing as interested buyers. The suspects, O Ramesh Babu and C Gundappa, both delivery workers, were caught on Monday in Bachupally. They would contact bike sellers who had posted ads on OLX and, under the pretext of taking a test ride, steal the vehicles.
Fraudster Mohammad Sameer Arrested for Rs89 Lakh Investment Scam
A 33-year-old financial fraudster, Mohammad Sameer Sarfaraz, was apprehended by the Rajkot Crime Branch after evading authorities for three months. Sameer allegedly scammed investors out of Rs89 lakh through fraudulent investment schemes he ran in Surat and Rajkot.
Nine Arrested in Brutal Murder of Harihara Sahoo in Puri
In a breakthrough development, the police today announced the arrest of nine individuals in connection with the brutal murder of 61-year-old Harihara Sahoo. The incident occurred on August 19 at Radhagobind Lane under Puri Town Police Station jurisdiction.
Two Arrested in Puri for Smuggling 378 Grams of Brown Sugar
The accused, identified as Imam Ahmed Raja (27) from Muslimpada, Sundargarh district, and Mohammad Abu Talha (29) from Rourkela’s Plantsite area, were detained after authorities intercepted their vehicle, based on intelligence reports. Upon searching the car, officials discovered the drugs hidden inside
Four Arrested for Stealing Railway Property in Cuttack
In a significant achievement, the Cuttack unit of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) apprehended four individuals last night on charges of stealing valuable railway property. The operation was part of routine night checks conducted by the RPF to prevent crimes targeting railway materials and passengers.
Four Arrested for Robbery of Gold Merchant in Cuttack
In a significant development, the Lalbag police in Cuttack arrested four individuals in connection with a robbery targeting a gold merchant in the Ganesh Ghat area. Among the arrested, two individuals have been identified as the robbers, while the other two are accused of receiving the stolen gold.
Two Arrested in Cuttack for Selling Codeine-Laced Cough Syrup
In a significant operation, officials from the Directorate of Drug Control and the Excise Department seized a large quantity of codeine-laced cough syrup and other medicines, arresting two individuals in connection with the illegal trade. The raids took place late Wednesday night in the villages of Sumandi and Arada, located within the Cuttack Sadar police limits.
Three Arrested in Cuttack for Ganja Smuggling, Woman Among Suspects
Three individuals, including a woman, were arrested in Cuttack district for their alleged involvement in the smuggling of ganja. The accused have been identified as Mohammad Tayyab and Siddiqui Ahmed Khan, both from the Tigiria locality in Cuttack, and Tapaswini Digal, a woman from Kandhamal district. The trio was arrested in a raid on Nuapatna village, located near the Nuapatna post office, and subsequently forwarded to court on Saturday.
Cuttack Woman’s Murder Solved: Husband and Relatives Arrested
The body of a woman was discovered near the Kathajodi riverbed in Cuttack on December 13, but authorities were initially unable to identify her, as no missing person report had been filed. However, a key clue came from a paper receipt stitched into the clothing, which led investigators on a trail across Odisha and eventually to Surat, Gujarat.
Krishna Rathod Arrested in Multi-Crore ‘30-30’ Fraud Case
Krishna Rathod, the 42-year-old key accused in the multi-crore ‘30-30′ fraud case, was arrested by the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) for his involvement in a fraudulent investment scheme that deceived 53 investors out of Rs 15.47 crore. Rathod was subsequently presented before the court, which granted police custody until January 10.
Gold Loot Worth Rs. 71 Lakh in Vasai: Five Arrested, Including Main Accused
Twenty days after two men carried out an armed robbery at Mayank Jewellers, a gold showroom in Vasai (east), the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar (MBVV) police have arrested five individuals, including the primary suspects and their accomplices. The Rs. 71 lakh worth of gold ornaments was stolen on January 10, 2024.
Three Drug Peddlers Arrested in Sopore with 122 Grams of Charas
In a continued effort to combat the drug menace, Sopore Police have arrested three drug peddlers and recovered 122 grams of a charas-like contraband substance from their possession.
Lakhimpur GST Scam: Fake Businesses Elicit Rs 400 Crore Fraud
A major GST fraud has been uncovered in Lakhimpur district, where fake businesses were used to embezzle crores of rupees from the GST system. The scam came to light following a recent investigation by the State GST department in North Lakhimpur. Manoj Kumar Duwari, the Superintendent of GST, found suspicious activities when he checked the State GST data.
Etawah Police Seize 112kg Ganja, Arrest Sonu Chauhan & Others
In a significant crackdown on drug smuggling, the Etawah Police seized over a quintal of ganja, valued at approximately Rs 25 lakh, and arrested three traffickers. The operation was conducted during routine vehicle checks at the Pattapura Aayara culvert under the Basrehar police station’s jurisdiction.
Barabanki Police Seize 52 Quintals of Bhang, Arrest Pradeep Yadav & Sheelu Yadav
In a parallel operation, Barabanki police made a significant drug bust, confiscating 52 quintals of illegal ‘bhang’ on the same day. Superintendent of Police (SP) Dinesh Kumar Singh confirmed that officers from the Ramnagar police station arrested two smugglers at the Kishunpur turn and seized a truck used for transporting the narcotics.
Bhubaneswar Police Bust Chain Snatcher Gang, Arrest Ram Kumar & Other
The Commissionerate Police in Bhubaneswar has successfully dismantled a chain-snatching gang, arresting the mastermind from Uttar Pradesh, along with two local members of the gang.
Viswa and Juvenile Arrested for Attempted Battery Theft in Nolambur
The Nolambur police arrested two teenagers, including a juvenile, on Sunday for attempting to steal the battery from a minivan parked along the roadside. The vehicle’s owner, K Ram Senthil, 37, had left his minivan parked while he visited a friend. Upon returning in the evening, he was shocked to find two teenagers trying to remove the battery.
Praveena Senva Arrested for Stealing Gold Jewellery from Shop
The Crime Branch on Monday arrested 44-year-old Praveena Senva from the Koyali area for allegedly stealing gold jewellery from several jewellers across the city. According to the police, Senva would visit jewellery shops posing as a customer, carrying fake jewellery. She would distract the shop staff and replace the gold pieces with the fake ones.
Trio Arrested for Rs. 28.6 Lakh Theft at Deep Engineering Company, Hyderabad
In a breakthrough, the Mahankali police have solved a major theft case at Deep Engineering Company in Kandjarguda, Old Bhoiguda. On Tuesday, the police arrested a three-member gang responsible for the theft of Rs. 28.6 lakh in cash and four mobile phones.
German National Sebastian Hesler Arrested with Drugs in Goa
A 45-year-old German national, identified as Sebastian Hesler, was arrested by police in North Goa after they discovered drugs worth Rs23.95 lakh in his possession. The drugs included two kilograms of ganja, ketamine powder, ketamine liquid, and LSD blot sheets.
Jalandhar Police Dismantles Inter-State Drug Network, Arrests 4
In a major breakthrough against inter-state drug trafficking, Jalandhar Rural Police have successfully dismantled a well-organized narcotics supply chain operating between Bihar and Punjab. The operation resulted in the seizure of large quantities of contraband and the arrest of four individuals, shedding light on a sophisticated trafficking network that utilized railway routes and employed women carriers to evade detection.
Ayanavaram Police Arrest Four Men for Drug Possession and Trafficking
In a significant drug bust, Ayanavaram police arrested four men on charges of possessing and trafficking narcotic substances. The arrests took place on Wednesday and Thursday, following an operation based on tip-offs and subsequent investigation.
jaleswar Police Arrest Notorious Drug Peddler Sheikh Samiruddin “Taklu”
In a significant crackdown on the narcotics trade, Jaleswar Police arrested the notorious drug peddler Sheikh Samiruddin alias Taklu on Monday in the Jhadeswar locality of Balasore district. The police apprehended him at a hotel, where they seized a large quantity of brown sugar, valued at approximately Rs 30 lakh.
Jalandhar Police Arrest Ajit Singh with Heroin, Expose Drug Network
Jalandhar police made a significant drug bust after arresting Ajit Singh, alias Raju, for possessing five grams of heroin. Acting on a tip-off, officers were conducting checks near a bus stand when they saw a man, later identified as Ajit Singh, approaching while holding a black envelope. Upon noticing the police, Singh panicked, discarded the envelope, and attempted to flee. Police caught up with him and discovered the drugs.
Three Arrested in Nashik for Murder of Cab Driver Rajesh Gaikwad
On January 31, 2025, three men from Nashik were arrested in connection with the brutal murder of 56-year-old cab driver Rajesh Gaikwad, whose body was found near Ale Phata in Pune. The trio, including two men with criminal records, had planned a robbery that turned deadly when Gaikwad resisted them.
Myanmar National Arrested with Heroin Worth Rs 82.5 Lakh in Champha
In a major drug bust on February 3, Assam Rifles intercepted a Myanmar national, Thangdeihpau, in Zokhawthar, a border town in Champhai district, seizing heroin worth Rs 82.5 lakh. The suspect, 56, was riding a motorcycle when he was detained, and 10 hongs of heroin No. 4 were recovered from his possession. Thangdeihpau was handed over to local police for further investigation, as security forces continue their efforts to combat cross-border drug trafficking.
Three Arrested in Hyderabad for Shutter Lifting and Burglary
Hyderabad police arrested three individuals in connection with a shutter lifting and house burglary case. The suspects were identified as Muralidar Mohanlal Sharma (39), a Thane native, Chandrabhan Patel (39), and Udayraj Singh (48), both from Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh. Sharma and Patel were involved in the clothing business, while Singh worked as a security guard.
Mantej Singh Arrested with 2kg Heroin in Major Smuggling Bust
In a significant drug bust, Mantej Singh, 27, was arrested by the commissionerate police with more than 2kg of heroin in Ghanupur Kale village, Tarn Taran. Authorities also impounded Singh’s motorcycle during the operation.
Punjab Roadways Employees Arrested in Jalandhar Drug Bust
In a significant drug bust, the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police arrested three Punjab Roadways employees for their involvement in drug trafficking. The operation, led by Commissioner of Police Swapan Sharma, resulted in the seizure of 55 grams of heroin.
