NEET-UG Scam: Dr. Ranjit Kumar, Students Among 7 Held
A major impersonation scam during the NEET-UG examination has surfaced, with seven individuals — including a doctor and three medical students — arrested across Rajasthan and Bihar. A separate case in Kerala saw a woman detained for fabricating an admit card.
MLA Jaykrishna Patel Held in Rs20L Mining Bribe Case
In a major political corruption case, Rajasthan’s Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) court has granted a two-day police remand for Bagidora MLA Jaykrishna Patel and his cousin Vijay Kumar, alias Vicky, accused of accepting a Rs20 lakh bribe to withdraw questions related to mining from the state assembly.
Fakruddin, Gang Nabbed in Rs85L Multi-Crime Operation
In a major breakthrough, Prakasam police, with support from YSR Kadapa police, arrested a three-member gang involved in a string of inter-district house burglaries, red sanders smuggling, and ganja trafficking. Seized property included 924.33 grams of gold, 3.8 kg of silver, 6.19 kg of ganja, and a white Tata Manza car, with total value estimated at Rs85 lakh.
Mother and Sons Arrested for Murder of Laborer in Haridwar
A woman and her two sons have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 62-year-old laborer, Salim Ahmed, at a brick kiln near Tanda Bhaneda in the Manglaur area of Haridwar district. The incident occurred on April 27.
Mumbai Cyber Police Arrest Jouhad Khan in Rs 5.88 Crore Digital Scam
In a significant breakthrough, Mumbai Cyber Police have arrested Jouhad Khan, a 21-year-old man from Mira Road, for his involvement in an elaborate digital arrest scam. Khan and his accomplices tricked a victim into paying a whopping Rs 5.88 crore, claiming he was falsely implicated in a money laundering and human trafficking case.
Sukhlal Nayak, Lal Munda Held for Poppy Bulb Peddling
In a crackdown on illegal opium production, Khunti police on Monday arrested two accused drug peddlers, Sukhlal Nayak and Lal Munda, from their homes under Maranghada police station limits. The arrests are linked to two major narcotics cases involving large-scale poppy bulb trading.
Driving Instructor M Selvam Held for Assaulting Student in Chennai
A 37-year-old driving school instructor, identified as M Selvam alias Chithirai Selvam, was arrested by the Anna Nagar All Women Police in Chennai for allegedly sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman who had enrolled in driving classes.
Kancharla Suvarna Arrested for Rs 8.2 Lakh Theft in Balanagar
A 48-year-old domestic worker, Kancharla Suvarna, has been arrested for allegedly stealing gold ornaments and a mobile phone worth Rs 8.2 lakh from her employer’s residence in Balanagar, Hyderabad. The accused, a native of Guntur district, had been residing in Jagathgirigutta and was employed as a caretaker since December 2024.
John Lawer, 3 Others Held for Rs 20 Cr Diamond Heist in Chennai
In a dramatic turn of events, Tamil Nadu Police have arrested four men for stealing diamonds worth Rs 20 crore from a merchant at a hotel in Chennai. The accused—John Lawer, Vijay, Ratheesh, and Arun Pandiarajan—were apprehended during a vehicle check near the Puthur Pandiyapuram toll plaza in Thoothukudi on Monday night.
Jalandhar Police Arrest 21-Year-Old Kartik Reddy for Murder of Vinod Kumari Duggal
In a breakthrough case, the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police have arrested 21-year-old Kartik Wallabh Reddy for the murder of 69-year-old Vinod Kumari Duggal. Duggal was found dead in her home in Mota Singh Nagar on the afternoon of May 1. The police have confirmed that her death occurred during an attempted robbery.
Two Chain Snatchers Arrested After Gun Battle with Police in Gomtinagar
In a dramatic turn of events, two chain snatchers were arrested in separate encounters with the police in Gomtinagar early on Monday. The accused, Monu Rajput and Mahesh Rawat, were apprehended near Janeshwar Mishra Park and Sahara Bridge, respectively, after they opened fire on police personnel in an attempt to escape capture.
Three Arrested, Including Foreign Nationals, for Drug Peddling in Chandigarh
The anti-narcotics task force of Chandigarh Police has successfully arrested three individuals, including two foreign nationals, for their involvement in drug peddling activities. The case was initiated following an FIR registered on May 1 under Sections 21 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
11 Arrested for Murder of 24-Year-Old Chandan Dharua in Sundargarh
Sundargarh police have successfully arrested 11 individuals for their involvement in the murder of 24-year-old Chandan Dharua, whose body was discovered in Bijadihi forest in Dharuadihi three weeks ago. The victim’s body was found on January 20, sparking a major investigation by local authorities.
Pritiman Dey Arrested in Chinmayi Priyadarshini’s Death Case
Burla police have arrested Pritiman Dey, a 27-year-old youth, in connection with the death of Chinmayi Priyadarshini Sahoo, an alumnus of Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla. The police booked him under charges of abetment to suicide.
Sambalpur Fraud: Sub-Registrar and Four Others Arrested for Land Scam
In a significant crackdown, Sambalpur police arrested a district sub-registrar and four accomplices involved in a major land fraud. The group allegedly used forged documents and impersonation to unlawfully acquire land once owned by a deceased individual.
Apesh Majhi Arrested for Molestation, Theft, and Criminal Trespass
In a successful operation, the Women Police Station (WPS) in Itanagar arrested Apesh Majhi, a resident of Naya Ghagra village in Assam’s Sonitpur district, on charges of criminal trespass, molestation, and theft.
Madhuri Dukale, Kavya Jadhav Held in Child Chain Snatching Bid
Two women were arrested by the Vishrambaug police on Sunday after they allegedly attempted to snatch a gold chain from a child at the Dagduseth Halwai Ganpati temple in Pune.
Imran Hussain Held With Heroin in Samba Drug Bust
In its ongoing crackdown on drug trafficking, Samba police arrested a drug smuggler and seized approximately 24.40 grams of heroin (chitta) during a routine vehicle check in Bari Brahmana.
Sachin Kumar Sahu Arrested for Mira Road Murder
A man wanted in connection with the cold-blooded murder of a roadside cloth vendor in Mira Road has been arrested in Talwandi Sabo, Bathinda district of Punjab, police confirmed on Monday.
Three Arrested in Nashik Murder Case Over Extramarital Affair
Three individuals, including a woman, have been arrested in connection with the murder of Ashok Sukhdeo Madhe, a man from Maharashtra’s Nashik district. The body was found in Thane district, and authorities suspect the crime was linked to an extramarital affair, as per police statements made on Monday.
Three Women Arrested for Abuse of Toddler at Kerala Child Welfare Center
The Museum police in Kerala arrested three temporary women employees of the Kerala State Council for Child Welfare at Thycaud on Tuesday, in connection with the abuse of a two-and-a-half-year-old girl at the institution.
Indore Police Arrest Abhay Sharma in IPL Betting Racket Bust
In a significant operation targeting illegal online betting, Indore Police’s Crime Branch arrested 27-year-old Abhay Sharma for running a betting racket during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). The arrest came after a raid at his flat in a residential colony in Sector E, where police recovered several mobile phones and three laptops used in the betting operation.
Two Directors Arrested in Rs 15 Crore GST Evasion Scam
The Preventive Wing of the Central Goods and Service Tax (CGST) department has uncovered a major GST evasion scheme amounting to Rs 15 crore. The fraud involved Input Tax Credit (ITC) being claimed on fraudulent transactions by a bitumen company based in Indore.
Mumbai Crime Branch Arrests Sudhanshu Dwivedi in Online Betting Fraud
The Mumbai Crime Branch arrested Sudhanshu Dwivedi on Saturday night in Bhopal for his alleged involvement in an online betting fraud. Dwivedi was apprehended near the Gammon India Mall in the TT Nagar area after the Mumbai team coordinated with local police.
Rajasthan Man Mohammad Zahid Arrested for Posing as Army Officer in Cyber Fraud
A Rajasthan resident, Mohammad Zahid, was arrested by the Nuh Cyber Police for allegedly posing as an Army officer on social media to defraud unsuspecting individuals. Zahid, a resident of Tyra village in Deeg district, was detained near the ITI in Maroda village after the police conducted an investigation into a suspicious case flagged on the Police Pratimb portal.
Mumtaz, Asif, and Azad Arrested in Rs1 Crore Heroin Seizure in Nuh
In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, Nuh Police arrested three men—Mumtaz alias Sinam (from Rehna), Asif (from Shahpur Nangli), and Azad (from Rehpwa)—after seizing 1.2 kg of heroin valued at over Rs1 crore on Wednesday. The bust is one of the largest drug recoveries in the district to date.
Hyderabad Drug Bust: Shareef and Suleman Arrested for Peddling
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, the Special Task Force (STF) arrested two drug peddlers, Shareef and Mohammed Suleman, on Monday in separate raids in Hyderabad. The arrests took place in the suburbs of the city, marking a crucial step in the fight against illegal drug trade.
Vootla Ravi Teja Held for Rs11 Lakh Online Job Scam
In a major breakthrough, cybercrime police in Coimbatore arrested a man from Andhra Pradesh for allegedly duping a woman of Rs11.06 lakh through a part-time job and online investment scam.
Manju Devi, Rachana Held in Tripura Ganja Smuggling Bid
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Tripura’s Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) conducted a joint operation early on May 6, arresting two women at Agartala Railway Station for attempting to smuggle over 22 kg of ganja to Punjab.
Gowhar Wani, Shoaib & Suhaib Arrested in Srinagar Thefts
Police in Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district have successfully solved two separate burglary cases with the arrest of three suspects and the recovery of stolen property, including mobile phones and cash.
Awantipora Police Arrest Two Drug Peddlers in Panzgam
In a significant step towards combating drug-related crimes, the Awantipora Police have arrested two individuals involved in drug trafficking in the Panzgam area. The police team, led by Insp. Bilal Ahmad, the IC of PP Reshipora, conducted a routine vehicular check at the Panzgam Railway Crossing, where they apprehended the suspects.
Four Arrested in Sexual Assault and Murder Case in Nishat, Srinagar
Srinagar Police have arrested four individuals involved in the sexual assault and murder of a woman in the Nishat area of Srinagar. According to a police spokesperson, the incident occurred near Water Works Road in Nishat, where a group of men attempted to sexually assault the woman, resulting in severe injuries. She was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead upon arrival.
Anil Kumar Arrested for Murdering Brother in Jammu Dispute
In a shocking incident of fratricide, Jammu Police have arrested Anil Kumar, 20, for the murder of his elder brother Mukesh Kumar, 23, following a domestic dispute. The incident took place during the intervening night of 8th and 9th March in Smailpur, Domana, District Jammu.
V.S. Arun Held in Dalit Minor Girl Abuse Case in Kerala
In a continuing investigation into the alleged abuse of a Dalit minor girl in Pathanamthitta, Kerala Police have taken another suspect into custody. The individual, V.S. Arun, 25, was detained from his residence near Elavuthitta on Sunday, January 20, 2025.
65-Year-Old Woman and Man Arrested for Drug Trafficking in East Jaintia Hills
In a major drug bust on Monday, police in East Jaintia Hills, Meghalaya, arrested two suspected drug traffickers, including a 65-year-old woman, and seized a significant quantity of drugs from their possession.
Nigerian National Jacob Ugwu Arrested in MD Drug Trafficking Case
In a significant breakthrough, the Indore Crime Branch on Monday announced the arrest of Jacob Nanbuike Ugwu, a 37-year-old Nigerian national from Delhi, in connection with an illegal Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MD) drug trafficking case.
Mizoram Police Seize Drugs Worth Rs 30.72 Crore, Two Arrested
In one of the biggest-ever drug seizures in Mizoram, the police have confiscated 236.33 kg of methamphetamine tablets, valued at around Rs 30.72 crore. The seizure took place on Sunday night in Vanzau village, located in the Champhai district, near the Myanmar border.
