8 Jewel Thieves Arrested in Bhojpur District, Stolen Ornaments Recovered
In Bhojpur district, eight jewel thieves were arrested on Wednesday, following a police investigation into a burglary that involved stolen gold and silver ornaments. Ara sadar ASP-cum-Sadar subdivisional police officer (SDPO) Parichay Kumar confirmed the arrests at a press conference, revealing that the theft occurred on January 18 at the house of Anshu Devi in Rampur Milki village. The Mufassil police station had registered a burglary case after the incident.
Traffic Inspector Amarjit Debbarma Arrested for Rs 74 Lakh Embezzlement
The Sepahijala District Home Administration in Tripura is facing fresh controversy as another financial scandal unfolds. This comes on the heels of the recent exposure of a major financial scam within the Superintendent of Police’s office. Now, a new case of embezzlement has been discovered within the Sepahijala District Traffic Unit.
Chennai Police Intensify Crackdown on Drug Syndicates, 4 Arrested
The Greater Chennai Police have intensified their crackdown on drug syndicates, leading to the arrest of four individuals involved in narcotic trafficking. In two separate cases, three men from Assam were caught with heroin and morphine, while another individual involved in methamphetamine peddling was apprehended, as authorities continue to tackle the growing drug crisis in Tamil Nadu.
CBI Arrests Nigerian National Adia Okoh in 2012 Email Fraud Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a Nigerian national, Adia Okoh, also known as Odia Francis Ehizogie, in connection with a 2012 email fraud case. The accused, who had been a proclaimed offender, was detained by the CBI on Wednesday at the Mumbai airport while attempting to flee India.
Sikkim Police Dismantle Major Drug Operation, Three Arrested
In a significant operation, Sikkim Police have successfully dismantled a major drug network, arresting three individuals and seizing a large quantity of narcotics in a targeted raid in Salangthang, Kalikhola, Ranka.
Goa Police Bust Online Hotel Booking Scam Targeting Tourists
Goa, widely celebrated as the crown jewel of Indian tourism, continues to be a top destination for those seeking sun, sand, and vibrant culture. Unfortunately, the region’s allure has also drawn the attention of fraudulent actors, as a recent scam has exposed the darker side of online bookings. On Monday, Goa police arrested a Hyderabad-based gang believed to be behind a significant fraud targeting tourists.
Police Arrest Madan Lal and Harwinder Singh in Heroin Seizure
The police have arrested two individuals involved in drug peddling and seized 20 grams of heroin from their possession in two separate incidents. According to SP Rupinder Kaur Bhatti, the first arrest took place at a checkpoint near village Gandhwa, where Madan Lal, a youth from Narangshahpur near Phagwara, was caught with 10 grams of heroin.
Three Drug Peddlers Arrested in Intoxicated Tablets Case
The police have arrested three individuals on charges of selling intoxicated tablets. Harwindar Kumar, alias Billa, and Sunni, both residents of Mohalla Guru Nanak Pura, along with Kuldeep Kumar of Chak Kalan village, were caught in possession of 162 tablets.
Lakhveer Singh Arrested for Assaulting Wife in Meda Village
The police have arrested Lakhveer Singh, a resident of Meda village, on charges of assaulting his wife, Sarabjit Kaur. According to the victim’s complaint, Lakhveer Singh, along with his mother, two sisters, and a brother-in-law, attacked Sarabjit Kaur and seriously injured her.
CCB Arrests Autorickshaw Driver Mohammed Abdul Jaleel for MDMA Possession
The Central Crime Branch (CCB) has arrested Mohammed Abdul Jaleel, a 32-year-old autorickshaw driver from Kasaba Bengre, and seized 75 grams of synthetic narcotic MDMA worth Rs3.75 lakh.
Two Cyber Fraudsters Arrested for Cheating via Fake Instagram Quiz
Two cyber fraudsters, Mosam (21) from Nuh and Aalim (22) from Uttawar in Palwal, have been arrested in separate cases of fraud registered in March
Machhiwara Police Arrest Four in Phone-Snatching Gang Bust
The Machhiwara police have successfully busted a phone-snatching and theft gang, arresting four individuals and recovering 19 stolen mobile phones and a motorcycle
Seven Cyber Fraudsters Arrested in Gurugram for Rs87 Crore Scam
Seven cyber fraudsters have been arrested by Gurugram Cyber Police over the last two months for allegedly duping hundreds of people across the country in a scam amounting to over Rs87 crores, officials reported on Wednesday.
Guntur Police Bust Two-Wheeler Theft and Ganja Rackets, Arrest Four
In a major crackdown on Monday, Guntur police busted two criminal rackets—one involving two-wheeler theft and another dealing with illegal ganja trade—leading to the arrest of several individuals.
J&K Bank Employee Among 6 Arrested in Job Fraud Scam
The Crime Branch (CB) has arrested six individuals, including an employee from J&K Bank, for allegedly defrauding 15 victims of Rs1.34 crore. The scam was carried out under the pretext of securing jobs in the Territorial Army and J&K Bank.
Swagat Dhavale Arrested for Daylight Robbery of Woman’s Gold Jewellery
On Wednesday, police successfully arrested Swagat Dhavale, a resident of Shastri Nagar, for his involvement in a daylight robbery that occurred in Channamma Nagar on January 27. Dhavale, in broad daylight, entered a woman’s house while she was alone and attacked her by splashing chilli powder in her eyes. He then proceeded to steal 52 grams of gold jewellery.
Kalasipalya Police Arrest 5 in Robbery Case, Seize Cash and Stolen Items
The Kalasipalya police have successfully arrested five individuals in connection with a robbery case and recovered a significant amount of stolen property. The accused—Umar Ahmed, Shajad Pasha, M. Mohammed Ikal, Yaseen Ahmed Sharif, and Shoaib Pasha—were apprehended by the police on November 20.
Worli Police Arrest Repeat Offender for Stealing Rs20 Lakh Worth of Luxury Watches
The Worli police have arrested 35-year-old habitual offender Mukeshbhai Ranchhod Vanodiya, also known as Mukesh Kharwa or Langda, for stealing luxury watches worth Rs20 lakh from a complainant’s residence. The accused was apprehended near the India-Pakistan border on the Gujarat side while attempting to sell the stolen items.
Khanna Police Seize Properties Worth Rs8.10 Lakh from Drug Peddlers
The Khanna police recently seized immovable and movable properties worth Rs8.10 lakh from three drug peddlers, as part of their ongoing crackdown on illegal narcotics trade. The arrested individuals, identified as Lakhwinder Singh, alias Kami, Rinkal, and Rehman Khan, were targeted after extensive investigations into their drug peddling activities.
Six Arrested in Major Drug Bust in Aluva, Cannabis and Hashish Seized
In a major drug bust on Wednesday, Aluva police arrested six people, including two women, and seized 4kg of cannabis and 855g of hashish oil as part of Operation Clean, an extensive anti-drug drive in Ernakulam Rural district.
20-Year-Old Arrested for Cyber Fraud, Held Elderly Woman Hostage in Digital Scam
A 76-year-old woman from Lake Town, Kolkata, fell victim to a cyber scam where she was held hostage by phone for two days and coerced into transferring Rs11 lakh to fraudsters. The scammers posed as police officers and threatened the woman with arrest, claiming her Aadhaar card was linked to various illegal activities.
Mapusa Police Arrest Five in Major Narcotics Bust
In a significant narcotics operation, Mapusa Police apprehended five individuals at the New KTC Bus Stand parking lot on December 12, 2024. The police seized a substantial 10.3 kg of suspected ganja, worth an estimated Rs 10 lakh. Among those arrested were Chandankumar Sharma (22), Rohit Sharma (21), and Imtiyaz Muslim Ansari (21), all from Jharkhand, as well as Vijay Volvoikar (25) and Parshuram Lamani (36) from Bardez, Goa. The group from Jharkhand is believed to have acquired the ganja to distribute it through their two local accomplices.
Mapusa Woman Accused of Cheating Relative Over Stolen Gold
Anjuna Police have filed a case against a woman from Mapusa, identified as Kalyani, also known as Kanchan Jitendra Harmalkar, for allegedly cheating and stealing gold ornaments from a relative. The complaint was filed by Vidhay Vishant Salgaonkar from Parra, who stated that the incident occurred between December 1 and December 31, 2022. According to the complainant, the accused, a trusted relative, asked to borrow her gold ornaments, promising to return them after using them for a specific purpose.
Three Arrested in Major Smuggling Operation in Udham Singh Nagar
In a significant drug bust, three smugglers were arrested in Udham Singh Nagar district on Saturday evening after being caught in possession of approximately 1 kg of smack, valued at over Rs 3 crore in the international market. The arrest occurred during a routine vehicle check by a police team led by Pullbhatta SHO Ravindra Singh Bisht.
Rajasthan Police Arrests Vikas Saini in Online Fraud Case
In a major cybercrime operation, the Nangal Rajawatan Police and the cyber cell of Dausa district, Rajasthan, arrested Vikas Saini (19) for his involvement in an online fraud scheme. Saini was part of a gang that deceived victims by sharing fake advertisements for ladies’ kurtis on social media platforms, tricking them into financial scams.
ED Arrests Two in Rs400 Crore Online Gaming Fraud Using Fiewin App
Nearly three weeks after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided six locations in Bonai, two individuals were arrested on Saturday in connection with a Rs400 crore online gaming fraud involving the Fiewin app.
Odisha Vigilance Arrests DGM Subhash Chandra Panda for Disproportionate Assets
Odisha Vigilance on Tuesday arrested Subhash Chandra Panda, the Deputy General Manager (Eng. Civil) of the Odisha State Police Housing Welfare Corporation (OPHWC) **Berhampur Division), after uncovering massive disproportionate assets.
Nabarangpur Constable Among 13 Arrested in Robbery Case Involving BJD Leader’s House
In a shocking turn of events, Sonu Jani, a constable from Koraput district, has been arrested in connection with a robbery case in Nabarangpur district. The robbery, which took place at the residence of Sunil Sahu, a trader and BJD leader, occurred on May 14 in Dangaerbhoja.
Police Arrest Four in Ganjam Gold Theft Case, Recover Stolen Items
Police in Ganjam district have arrested four individuals linked to a burglary that involved the theft of gold jewelry, cash, and household items from a home in the Ralaba Road area under Golanthara Police Station.
Maitri Vihar Police Arrest 5 Drug Peddlers, Seize 42 kg of Ganja
The Maitri Vihar Police in Bhubaneswar arrested five drug peddlers on Thursday and seized 42 kg of ganja from their possession. The police also confiscated Rs 20,000 in cash, two mobile phones, and three motorcycles.
Secunderabad GRP and RPF Bust Interstate Drug Racket, Arrest 2
In a significant crackdown on illegal drug smuggling, the Secunderabad Government Railway Police (GRP) and the Railway Protection Force (RPF) have dismantled an interstate drug racket operating between Berhampur, Odisha, and Hyderabad. The operation led to the arrest of two drug peddlers and the seizure of 10.6 kilograms of marijuana (ganja) valued at approximately Rs5.3 lakh on Wednesday.
Nepalese Drug Peddler Arrested at India-Nepal Border with Morphine
A drug peddler was arrested in the Gaur Singh Jote area of Panitanki, located on the India-Nepal border in Kharibari, with narcotics in his possession. The accused, identified as Birkha Bahadur Sunuwar, is a resident of Nepal.
Delhi Police Seize 461g Heroin, Arrest Drug Peddler with Firearms
The Delhi Police arrested a drug peddler and seized 461 grams of heroin worth Rs1.10 crore, along with illegal firearms, in Shahdara. The arrested individual, identified as Mohammad Asif Chaudhary (33), hails from New Seelampur.
Chandigarh Police Arrest 5 Drug Peddlers, Seize Charas, Ganja, and Rs4.15 Lakh
The Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of Chandigarh Police arrested five drug peddlers, including a woman, and seized charas, ganja, Rs4.15 lakh in cash, and a car during a major crackdown.
Ludhiana Police Arrest Two Drug Smugglers, Seize 750g Opium
The Ludhiana police have arrested two alleged drug smugglers and seized 750 grams of opium from their possession. The accused have been identified as Sukhwinder Singh of Dehlon and Ajay Kumar of Model Gram, Ludhiana.
Railway Police Arrest Suspect in Homicide of Woman at Hassan Station
The Railway police arrested a 25-year-old construction laborer on Wednesday who had been evading capture for 17 days after being accused of rape and homicide of a 40-year-old woman at a tower wagon shed in Hassan railway station on February 13.
