Akola Gang Busted for Pledging Fake Gold in Loan Fraud
A gang involved in duping financial institutions through fake gold has been exposed in Akola. The Khadan police arrested three individuals, while the primary suspect remains at large. In total, assets worth Rs2.37 lakh have been seized by authorities.
Retired Tripura Official Arrested in Land Scam with Noida Institution
A retired senior official from the Tripura government, Kaizar Debbarma, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a land scam with a Noida-based educational institution, officials confirmed on Wednesday. Kaizar, who served as the former additional director of the Industries and Commerce Department in Tripura, was apprehended at his home in Krishnanagar, Agartala.
Director Arrested in Jaipur GST Fraud Case Worth Rs 10 Crore
The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) Jaipur Regional Unit has arrested Rakesh Kumar, the director of Square Insurance Brokers Pvt. Ltd., in connection with a GST fraud worth Rs 10 crore. The fraud involved 11 bogus firms and was uncovered after extensive investigation. Kumar was presented in court and subsequently remanded to jail.
Pune Police Arrest Mohit Dhami for Rs 4.8 Lakh Army Job Scam
In a significant operation, Pune police, in collaboration with Military Intelligence, arrested Mohit Dhami from Uttarakhand for allegedly defrauding two individuals out of Rs 4.8 lakh by falsely promising them employment in the Indian Army.
Trio Arrested in Vehicle Theft Cases; Three Stolen Vehicles Recovered
In a major breakthrough, the police have solved three vehicle theft cases with the arrest of three individuals—Ashok Kumar, alias Nikhil, Vishal, alias Chil, and Bhagwan Giri. The arrests followed a series of thefts reported earlier this year.
Sehore Police Solve Rs 34 Lakh Theft Case, Four Arrested Including Minors
In a significant breakthrough, the Sehore police have solved a Rs 34 lakh theft case, recovering cash and ornaments worth over Rs 34 lakh that were stolen nearly four days ago. Four burglars, including two minors, have been arrested in connection with the crime.
Chintamani Police Arrest Woman, Seize 5.7 kg Marijuana Worth Rs1.5 Lakh
In a significant drug bust, the Chintamani police have arrested Shabana, a 52-year-old construction laborer, after recovering 5.7 kilograms of marijuana worth Rs1.5 lakh from her house.
Police Arrest Five Drug Peddlers, Seize Contraband in Srinagar, Kupwara, Anantnag
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Jammu & Kashmir police have arrested five drug peddlers across the Srinagar, Kupwara, and Anantnag districts, seizing large quantities of contraband substances from their possession.
Five More Drug Peddlers Arrested in Crackdown on Shah Syndicate
In a significant move against drug trafficking, Shimla police have arrested five associates of the notorious Shah syndicate, led by Sandeep Shah, a software engineer turned interstate drug kingpin.
8 Arrested in Connection with Kalyan Reddy’s Murder in Nellore
In a major breakthrough, Nawabpet police in Nellore arrested eight individuals in connection with the murder of Kalyan Reddy, who was attacked and killed on February 8. The murder was a result of a feud between two groups of youngsters, which had escalated during a local festival held on January 16.
Man Arrested in Alappuzha After Daughter Alleges Domestic Violence Leading to Mother’s Death
In Cherthala, Alappuzha, a case has been registered against Sony (48) in connection with the death of his wife, Saji (46). The police took action after their daughter, Meeshma, filed a complaint alleging that her father was responsible for her mother’s tragic death. Based on her complaint, the police exhumed Saji’s body, which had been buried at the Muttom St Mary’s Church cemetery on Sunday, for further investigation.
Dakha Police Arrest Two for Stealing Farm Produce
In a major breakthrough, Dakha police have apprehended two individuals involved in stealing farm produce from local residents. The arrested suspects, Harpinder Singh (alias Happy) and Amanjit Singh, were taken into custody after a complaint was filed by a farmer from Majri village. The police have also recovered a significant quantity of stolen potatoes, which were part of the haul.
Delhi Police Arrest Three for Rs1.5 Crore Jewellery Theft
On February 12, 2025, Delhi Police arrested three individuals in connection with a jewellery theft valued at Rs1.5 crore from the Kalyan Jewellers showroom located in Lajpat Nagar. Shoib, known as Lalla (31), was the primary suspect, having stolen the jewellery during the night between January 28 and 29. After the theft, Shoib sold the stolen items to Sumit Soni (30) and Manik Kadam (42), who were later apprehended by the police.
Malappuram Resident Arrested for Attempted ATM Theft in Kozhikode
The Chevayur police in Kozhikode arrested a 37-year-old man from Malappuram on Thursday (February 13, 2025) for attempting to steal money from an ATM located at Parambil Kadavu. The suspect, identified as Vijesh, a native of Othukkungal, was apprehended during a routine night patrol conducted by a flying squad around 2:30 a.m.
Golaghat Police Seize Heroin, Arrest Drug Peddler
In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Golaghat Police executed an anti-drug operation under Dergaon Police Station, based on a reliable tip-off. The raid led to the seizure of 74.79 grams of heroin hidden in a haystack, along with Rs. 65,330 in cash, believed to be proceeds from illegal drug dealings.
Woman, Husband, and Two Others Arrested for M.C. Abdul Ghafoor’s Murder
In a major breakthrough, the Kasaragod police have arrested four individuals, including a woman suspected of practising witchcraft, for their involvement in the brutal murder of expatriate businessman M.C. Abdul Ghafoor Haji (55). The murder took place near the Farookhiya mosque at Poochakkad in Kasaragod, Kerala. Investigations have revealed that the motive behind the crime was the theft of 596 souvereigns of jewellery.
Surajpur Man Arrested for Smuggling 9.30 Grams of Heroin
On Thursday, the Surajpur police arrested a 22-year-old man named Jatin for allegedly smuggling heroin in the region. Acting on a tip-off, the police seized 9.30 grams of heroin from Jatin near Kheda Mandir in Bhurji Colony.
Mohali Police Arrest Congress Leader Rupinder Singh Rupi in Rs 2.3 Crore Fraud
The Mohali police have arrested Congress leader Rupinder Singh Rupi, the vice-president of Chandigarh Congress, along with his wife, Balwinder Kaur, son Ranjot Singh alias Roni (a Youth Congress leader), and father Jaspal Singh, in connection with a property fraud case worth Rs 2.3 crore.
Manoj Rathore, Punit Kumar, Ashish Kakkar Arrested in Instant Loan Scam
In a major breakthrough, the police have arrested three individuals—Manoj Rathore, Punit Kumar, and Ashish Kakkar—in connection with a fraudulent instant loan application scam that targeted unsuspecting victims. The accused were apprehended in Delhi on December 29-30 and later produced before a court in Chandigarh, where they were granted a three-day police remand.
Woman Arrested for Rs 60 Lakh Gold Theft from Chowk Jewellery Shop
A woman, Afsari, was arrested on Wednesday for masterminding a gold theft worth Rs 60 lakh from a jewellery shop in Chowk area. The 32-year-old, hailing from Rajghat in Gorakhpur, meticulously surveyed 20 jewellery shops across the city before executing the heist. Police recovered 700 grams of the stolen gold from her possession.
Karandeep Singh & Gurjit Singh Arrested in Mohali for Vehicle Thefts
Two members of a vehicle theft gang, Karandeep Singh (alias Karan) and Gurjit Singh, were arrested by Mohali police after their involvement in a series of vehicle thefts outside CP67 Mall and Bestech Mall, Sector 66. The police successfully recovered eight bikes and two scooters from the suspects, who are residents of Badala Kalan, Amritsar.
Amit Thackeray’s Nomination Leads to Arrest of Telangana Gang Members
Several leaders of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) lost their valuables on Monday during a rally for party chief Raj Thackeray’s son, Amit Thackeray, who filed his nomination from the Mahim seat for the upcoming Assembly elections. The police arrested two members of a gang from Telangana, who had come to Mumbai specifically to steal valuables during political rallies.
Jamal Hussain & Mintu Barman Arrested in Yaba Drug Seizure in Tripura
Two individuals were arrested in West Tripura district on Sunday after the police seized Yaba tablets worth Rs1 crore from their possession. Acting on a tip-off, police officers recovered the drugs from a truck that was carrying cement in the Battala area. The truck driver, Jamal Hussain (44), and his assistant, Mintu Barman (29), were taken into custody in connection with the seizure, according to a senior police official.
Four Arrested in Major Drug Bust at Agartala Railway Station
In a significant crackdown on narcotics trafficking, Tripura’s Government Railway Police (GRP) arrested four individuals and seized a substantial quantity of contraband during two separate raids at Agartala Railway Station. The law enforcement team recovered 4.15 kg of cannabis and 200 bottles of banned cough syrup, with an estimated street value of over Rs128,000.
Mizoram Police Seize Rs42.38 Crore Worth of Meth and Heroin, Arrest Three
In a major drug bust, the Special Narcotics Police Station of Mizoram seized 14.082 kg of methamphetamine and 2.804 kg of heroin, valued at Rs42.38 crore, in the Khawzawl district on Wednesday. The operation led to the arrest of three individuals, all residents of Tripura, who were later produced in court on Friday.
Cuttack RPF Arrests Four for Stealing Railway Property in Major Raid
In a significant operation, the Cuttack unit of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) arrested four individuals on charges of stealing valuable Railway property during a night raid. The operation was part of the ongoing efforts by the RPF to prevent criminal activities related to Railway materials and safeguard passengers.
Suraj Nitin Verma Arrested for Stealing Gas Cylinder and Cash in Chhatta Bazaar
In a swift action, the police arrested Suraj Nitin Verma on charges of theft after he stole a gas cylinder and cash worth Rs16,000 from a house in Chhatta Bazaar.
Palampur Police Arrest Drug Kingpin Abhishek Sahota and Wife in Jalandhar
Palampur Police have arrested Abhishek Sahota, a key figure in an interstate drug racket, and his wife Punit Kaur, both from Bariyana village, Jalandhar. The couple was allegedly behind a heroin (chitta) distribution network that spanned across Palampur and Mandi districts.
Punjab Police Seize 2kg Heroin, Rs 5 Lakh Drug Money, Arrest Multiple Suspects
Punjab Police have made significant drug seizures in three separate incidents, recovering over 2kg of heroin and Rs 5 lakh in drug money, leading to the arrest of several individuals involved in the trafficking operations.
Six Arrested for Looting CBI Office in Agartala
In a major breakthrough, Tripura Police have arrested six individuals who were involved in looting valuable items, including furniture and appliances, from the CBI office in Agartala. The theft occurred at the CBI camp office located in Shyamali Bazar, Agartala.
Tirupati Police Arrest Seven Cyber Criminals, Recover Rs 95 Lakh
In a major breakthrough, Tirupati police arrested seven members of a notorious cybercrime gang involved in a ‘digital arrest’ modus operandi, recovering a total of Rs 95 lakh in cash and gold ornaments from their possession.
Pune Police Arrest Harshad Pawar in 64 House Break-ins
In a significant breakthrough, the Pune city police have arrested 31-year-old Harshad Gulab Pawar, a resident of Gulab Nagar, Mulshi taluka, for his involvement in 64 house burglaries. The police also recovered a sack containing gold and silver ornaments worth approximately Rs 17 lakh, alongside the equipment he used to commit the thefts.
Delhi Police Arrest Mannonit Dang & Salik Mahli in Rs 15 Lakh Jewelry Theft
The Delhi Police have arrested two individuals, Mannonit Dang (30) and Salik Mahli (29), in connection with a jewelry theft involving a stolen bag worth Rs 15 lakh at Karol Bagh Metro Station. The suspects, both natives of Jharkhand, were apprehended after a thorough investigation that included analyzing CCTV footage from multiple metro stations.
Three Arrested in Manipur for Drug Trafficking, Drugs Seized
Manipur Police have successfully arrested three individuals involved in the possession and trafficking of illegal narcotics in separate incidents across the state.
Two Arrested for Attempting to Smuggle 31.78 kg of Cannabis to Delhi
On Saturday, January 11, two individuals were arrested at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport, Imphal, for attempting to smuggle 31.78 kilograms of cannabis (ganja) to Delhi.