Meena Pandre Arrested in Malad Land Document Scam
The Mumbai Crime Branch arrested Meena Pandre, a 50-year-old former deputy superintendent of land records, on Monday for her involvement in the alleged manipulation of documents related to plots in ecologically sensitive coastal regulation zones (CRZ) and no development zones (NDZ) in Malad (West). Pandre was in charge of land records between 2011 and 2014 at the Bandra office of the Land Records department.
Cyber Police Bust Online Share Trading Fraud; 6 Arrested, Including Bank Director
The Pune Cyber Police on Monday revealed the busting of a large online share trading fraud racket, resulting in the arrest of six individuals, including a bank director and a technical officer, both BTech graduates. The suspects are linked to a Hingoli-based multi-state cooperative bank, with branches in Hingoli and Kharadi.
Haryana Police Head Constable Among Two Arrested in Solan Drug Bust
Solan police have arrested two individuals, including a Haryana police head constable, for possessing 157 grams of heroin, commonly known as chitta. The suspects, Pradeep Kumar (40), a head constable from Kalayat in Kaithal district, and Mohit (21), were presented before a court on Monday. The court remanded them to five days of police custody.
Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau Arrests Three Nigerians in Drug Trafficking & Money Laundering Operation
The Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau has arrested three Nigerian nationals, along with several accomplices, for their involvement in a major drug trafficking and money laundering operation. Authorities seized cocaine and MDMA worth Rs 12.5 lakh during the bust.
Four Looters Arrested in Rs 1.28 Crore Theft, Including Khadak Singh
A significant breakthrough was made on Monday as four members of a looter gang were arrested, with items worth approximately Rs 1.28 crore recovered from their possession. Based on reliable intelligence, the special team led by Additional DCP Alok Kumar Sharma carried out a relentless search operation in Bori village (Alirajpur district), and Bagh and Tanda villages (Dhar district). The police team gathered critical information and maintained technical surveillance, with assistance from the cyber branch.
Cyber Fraudster Ahamad Nisham Arrested at Chennai Airport
A cyber fraudster, Ahamad Nisham (25), was arrested by Gurugram police at Chennai Airport after attempting to flee the country. Nisham, a resident of Malappuram in Kerala, is accused of defrauding victims by posing as a government official and threatening them with arrest over alleged illegal activities tied to their mobile numbers.
Homeless Man Jerry Pakyntein Arrested for Attempted Theft in Shillong
On February 22, workers at a road construction site in Shillong successfully apprehended a homeless man identified as Jerry Pakyntein (38), who was reportedly caught in the act of attempting theft at Mahavir Park, Jhalupara.
25-Year-Old Pankaj and Associates Arrested for Attempted Robbery in Delhi
A 25-year-old man and his two associates were arrested for allegedly planning a robbery in Pitampura, northwest Delhi, to raise money for alimony payments to his ex-wife, as stated by the police on Monday.
Pune Police Arrest Four for Robbing Victims via Gay Dating App
Pune city police arrested four men who allegedly robbed victims after luring them through an online gay dating app. The accused, identified as Wahid Razzak alias Lal Sahab Shaikh (19), Mehboob alias Gaur Javed Shaikh (20), Shrinivas alias Shrinu Nayak (22), and Sohail Gafoor Shaikh (24), all residents of Mangalwar Peth, were apprehended after an investigation was launched based on a First Information Report (FIR) filed at the Bundgarden police station.
Three Students Arrested for Robbing at Knifepoint in Vilankurichi
Three students from a private college were arrested for robbing a realtor and his friends at knifepoint on February 17 in Vilankurichi. The arrested students were identified as B Mohandass (20) from Ramanathapuram district, M Gowtham (19) from Virudhunagar district, and M Sujin (24) from Kanyakumari district.
Shahdara Businessman Duped of Rs 3 Lakh in Investment Scam; Two Arrested
A businessman from Shahdara was duped of Rs 3 lakh under the guise of an investment opportunity. The fraudsters promised him substantial earnings after completing a series of tasks, but when the expected return never materialized, the victim realized he had been scammed. The police arrested two individuals involved and bound down two others in connection with the crime.
Saurav Adhikari Arrested in Child Trafficking Racket with Manik Haldar
After the arrest of a couple involved in child trafficking near Shalimar station last month, the CID has now apprehended a third individual linked to the racket. The arrested person, Saurav Adhikari, is employed at a local nursing home and is accused of aiding in the illegal trade of newborns.
Daring Criminal Gang Arrested in Madhya Pradesh after 5-Month Search
A notorious gang of criminals, who evaded arrest by hiding deep in the jungle and hills, was finally captured by Madhya Pradesh police after a five-month-long operation. The police seized 1.6 kg of gold, 6.24 kg of silver jewellery worth over Rs 1.23 crore, Rs 3 lakh in cash, two two-wheelers, and burglary tools from the gang.
Srinagar Police Solve Theft Case, Arrest Accused & Recover Rs27,000
Srinagar Police have successfully solved a theft case by arresting the accused and recovering the stolen cash. On February 12, 2025, a complaint was filed at Police Station Soura by Ali Mohammad Mir, a resident of Nowshera. He reported that an unknown thief had broken into his cloth shop in Nowshera and stolen Rs27,000 in cash. As a result, a case under FIR No. 08/2025 was registered, and the police launched an investigation.
Srinagar Police Solve Burglary Case, Arrest Three and Recover Stolen Cash
Srinagar Police have successfully solved a burglary case involving the theft of valuables from a mosque and shrine in the Nishat area. The crime took place during the night of February 01-02, and following a thorough investigation with the help of intelligence inputs and evidence, three individuals were arrested.
Jammu & Kashmir Police Seize 30+ Kgs of Charas in Anantnag Raids
In a major blow to drug trafficking, Jammu and Kashmir Police have seized more than 30 kilograms of Charas powder during a series of coordinated raids in Anantnag district. The operations, which took place during the night, led to the arrest of three individuals and the recovery of substantial quantities of narcotic substances from different locations in Wantrag village, under Police Station Mattan.
Mohali Police Bust Two Women-Led Gangs, Arrest Nine for Car Thefts
In a major breakthrough, Mohali Police have successfully dismantled two women-led criminal gangs involved in car snatching and gold jewelry thefts, arresting a total of nine individuals. The police have claimed to have solved high-profile cases, including the Thar vehicle theft and a robbery in Zirakpur, where a woman robbed a man who had offered her a lift.
Telangana STF Arrests Two Men in Hyderabad with Rs2.75 Lakh in Drugs
On Saturday, April 5, 2025, the Telangana State Task Force (STF) of the Excise and Prohibition Department made a significant drug bust near the Sun City area of Hyderabad, arresting two men who allegedly attempted to deliver a consignment of illegal narcotics.
Delhi Police Arrest Drug Supplier Imran, Seize Rs 1.5 Crore Worth of Heroin
The Delhi Police have successfully arrested a drug supplier, Imran (39), from Usmanpur, after seizing 315 grams of high-quality heroin valued at over Rs 1.5 crore in the international market. The arrest was made on April 4, near Shamshan Ghat Puliya in Kabir Nagar as Imran was on his way to supply the contraband in a car.
Pune Woman Arrested for Drugging Friend and Stealing Gold Ornaments Worth Rs5.46 Lakh
Pune city police have arrested Aishwarya Sanjay Garad, a 25-year-old woman preparing for bank exams, on charges of drugging her friend and former roommate, then stealing gold ornaments worth Rs5.46 lakh. The arrest was made on April 3, following a complaint filed with the Bharati Vidyapeeth Police by a 31-year-old woman from Ambegaon Budruk.
Gurugram Police Arrest Seven, Including Minor, in Theft Cases
The Gurugram police have successfully arrested seven individuals, including a minor, for their involvement in various theft cases. The police also recovered three stolen bikes, a scooter, 11 mobile phones, and Rs8,246 in cash from the suspects.
Two Men Arrested for Luring Victims into Cybercrime Network
Two men, Iqbal and Mohammad Ahmed Khan, were arrested on Saturday for allegedly luring individuals into a cybercrime ring operating in Myanmar. The police confirmed that both men were part of a larger network of fraudsters who tricked victims with fake overseas job offers.
Chirang Police Recover Stolen Hindustan Unilever Products
Chirang police have successfully recovered Hindustan Unilever (HUL) products worth approximately Rs 36 lakh, which were mysteriously stolen from a truck traveling from Kolkata to Guwahati. The truck, a 10-wheeler with registration number AS 01 NC 3091, was en route when the consignment was taken.
Two Arrested in Pindwara Mobile and Cash Robbery Case
The Pindwara Police have successfully arrested two individuals in connection with a mobile and cash robbery case that occurred nearly a month ago. The stolen mobile phone and cash have been recovered from the accused, and further investigations revealed their involvement in multiple similar crimes.
Itanagar Police Arrest Drug Supplier in Civil Secretariat
In a major breakthrough under Operation Dawn 2.0, Itanagar Police apprehended a drug supplier within the high-security Civil Secretariat, seizing 44.36 grams of suspected heroin. The dramatic arrest occurred at around 2:40 PM following a tip-off from a vigilant Secretariat staff member who alerted authorities about a suspected drug peddler confined in a bathroom on the 3rd floor of Block No. 3.
Two Drug Peddlers Arrested in Itanagar; Heroin Seized in Major Bust
In a successful operation, a police team from Naharlagun, led by Officer-in-Charge Krishnendu Dev and supervised by SDPO Rishi Longdo, apprehended two drug peddlers at Nyigam Colony, Itanagar on Friday. The raid led to the recovery of 12.5 grams of heroin, marking a significant success in the fight against drug trafficking in the region.
Itanagar Police Crack High-Value Theft Case, Recover Stolen Ornaments
The Itanagar Police, Arunachal Pradesh, successfully cracked a high-value theft case, recovering stolen local ornament beads worth Rs 10.5 lakh in record time. The swift and efficient recovery came after the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) under the supervision of SDPO Itanagar Shri Kengo Dirchi, as directed by SP Rohit Rajbir Singh, IPS.
Rohit Taroch Arrested in J&K Multi-Crore Loan Scam
The Crime Branch of Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested Rohit Taroch on Friday in connection with a multi-crore loan scam involving J&K Bank. Taroch, a former employee of the BC Road branch in Jammu, was taken into custody immediately after his bail application was denied by the court.
Five Arrested in Public Murder of G Umesh at Medchal Bus Depot
The Medchal police have successfully solved the murder of 24-year-old G Umesh, who was killed in broad daylight at the Medchal bus depot on Sunday. On Monday, the police arrested five youths, including the victim’s brother and cousins, in connection with the crime.
Nigerian Man Arrested for Manufacturing Mephedrone in Vasai, Drugs Seized
In a major narcotics bust, the Mira-Bhayandar, Vasai-Virar (MBVV) police’s anti-narcotics cell (ANC) arrested Victor Odichinma, a 37-year-old Nigerian man, for allegedly manufacturing mephedrone (MD) in two flats in Vasai. The police seized contraband worth Rs11.08 crore, including 22.86 kg of MD, raw materials, and equipment used for drug production.
Navi Mumbai Police Arrest Duo for Stealing 17 Vehicles, 12 Recovered
Navi Mumbai police have successfully arrested Ashraf Alam Sheikh (21) and Ramzan Abdulmatin Sheikh (22) in connection with a series of vehicle thefts in the region. The two were involved in at least 17 theft cases, primarily targeting autorickshaws and two-wheelers across various locations, including CBD Belapur, Kharghar, Kalamboli, NRI (Ulve), Panvel Town, Vashi, Nehru Nagar, Bandra, Panth Nagar, and Khar police station jurisdictions.
Srinagar and Budgam Police Arrest Ahmad Bin Ishaq, Daniyal Ahmad, Taha Yasir, and Ishfaq Ahmad in Drug Busts
In their ongoing efforts to eliminate drug trafficking, police in Srinagar and Budgam have arrested four individuals, seizing a significant amount of contraband substances.
Jammu and Kashmir Police Arrest Four Drug Peddlers in Srinagar, Seize Contraband
In an ongoing effort to combat the growing menace of drugs, Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested four drug peddlers in Srinagar, seizing significant quantities of contraband and psychotropic substances from their possession.
Gurugram Police Arrest Six Cyber Criminals in Rs 8.26 Crore Fraud Case
The Cyber Crime teams of the Gurugram Police have successfully arrested six cyber criminals who defrauded people across India in a massive scam involving 1,923 complaints and a total loss of Rs 8.26 crore, authorities reported on Monday.
Woman Accuses Two HDFC Bank Officials of Rs 1.3 Crore Investment Fraud
A woman has accused six individuals, including two officials from HDFC Bank, of defrauding her of Rs 1.3 crore under the guise of making investments. The woman, a resident of Sector 74 and wife of a retired lieutenant colonel, filed a complaint on April 4. She alleged that the accused, which include the operational manager and a senior banker at HDFC Bank, deceived her into investing her money with false promises.
ED Arrests Former UP MLA Vinay Shankar Tiwari in Rs 750 Crore Loan Fraud Case
In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Vinay Shankar Tiwari, a former Uttar Pradesh MLA, and Ajeet Pandey, a senior executive from his company, in connection with a money laundering investigation. The case involves an alleged bank loan fraud of Rs 750 crore, according to official sources.
Panchkula Police Arrest Trio in Rs43 Lakh US Visa Scam
Panchkula Police have arrested three men for allegedly defrauding a 25-year-old resident of Chandimandir Cantt of Rs43 lakh under the pretense of helping him move to the United States.
