Goa Police Arrest Rutik Nikam in Rs 38 Lakh Stock Scam
The Cyber Crime Cell of Goa Police arrested 23-year-old Rutik Nikam from Maharashtra on Thursday in connection with a stock market scam. Nikam allegedly swindled an Old Goa resident of Rs 38 lakh by luring him into investing in the stock market with promises of high returns.
Srikakulam Forest Officials Bust Illegal Wildlife Trading Ring
On Tuesday, Srikakulam forest officials dismantled an illegal wildlife trafficking network, rescuing 21 exotic animals, including 17 African ball pythons, three African sulcata tortoises, and one African serval cat. Three men were arrested, and a Toyota Innova vehicle was seized during the operation.
Two Arrested for Stealing Railway Tracks Worth Rs 8 Lakh in Jalna
In Jalna, two individuals were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly stealing discarded railway tracks worth Rs 8 lakh, an official from the Railway Protection Force (RPF) confirmed. Shaikh Moin and Shaikh Amjad were apprehended after 12 tons of stolen railway tracks were found in a truck, which was en route to a steel trading firm.
Sonu Thakur Arrested for Beating Wife to Death in Rourkela
On Wednesday, the Chhend police arrested Sonu Thakur, a 45-year-old man, for allegedly beating his wife, Kiran Thakur (35), to death earlier this month in Rourkela’s Bidyut Basti. Sonu had been on the run since March 8, when the murder took place after a domestic dispute.
Amritsar Police Arrest Surjit Singh for Smuggling 1 Kg of “Rain” Drug
Amritsar city police arrested a drug smuggler, Surjit Singh, alias Bittu, aged 40, of Bal Chander village, and seized 1 kg of the drug “Rain” from his possession. The arrest took place during a routine patrol in the Punjab Roadways workshop area.
Three Arrested with Over 100 Kg of WY Tablets in Manipur
Three individuals were arrested in Manipur’s Thoubal district on Friday after police seized over 100 kg of WY tablets. The joint operation was carried out by the Manipur police and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) near the Lilong police station.
Bhopal Police Arrest Man for Stealing Rs 21 Lakh Thar Roxx Jeep
In a shocking case in Bhopal, Tulsiram, a man employed at a momos shop, was arrested for stealing a Rs 21 lakh Thar Roxx jeep following the death of its owner, Sachin Gokhale, an SBI bank manager. Tulsiram had attempted to sell the stolen vehicle but was apprehended before completing the transaction.
Haryana Police Bust Gang Stealing Agricultural Equipment in Kaithal
Haryana police have successfully busted a gang involved in the theft of agricultural equipment across various villages in Kaithal district. The Anti-vehicle theft staff arrested three gang members and recovered a significant amount of stolen items, including two vehicles, a submersible motor fan, a chain pulley, 70 kg of rubber-coated copper wire, 12 broken starters, and other agricultural tools.
Delhi Airport Employees Arrested for Stealing Rs 2,500 from Passenger’s Bag
Delhi police have arrested two employees of the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) for allegedly stealing Rs 2,500 from a passenger’s bag. The accused, Gaurav Kumar (38), a Junior Manager, and Prakash Chand (59), an Operator in the Lost and Found Department, were arrested after their actions were caught on CCTV footage.
12 Arrested in Punjab’s Drug Raids; 640 Grams of Heroin Seized
Punjab police conducted major raids across various locations on Wednesday, leading to the arrest of 12 drug peddlers, including a woman. The raids were part of the state’s ongoing ‘war against drugs’ initiative. Authorities seized 640 grams of heroin, 117 intoxicating tablets, and 45 grams of opium.
Six Arrested for Rs 32 Lakh Scam Posing as Customs, Police Officials
Six men have been arrested from Delhi, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra for their involvement in a scam where they posed as customs and police officials. The group allegedly duped people out of lakhs of rupees by claiming that their Aadhaar cards were being used in illegal activities, according to Delhi Police on Sunday.
Tanzanian Citizen Arrested in Kerala for Inter-State Drug Trafficking
The Sultan Bathery police arrested Prince Samson, a 28-year-old Tanzanian citizen, on Monday, March 10, for his involvement in a large-scale inter-State drug trafficking operation between Kerala and Karnataka. Samson was caught after a two-week investigation based on valuable information from an earlier arrest of another drug pusher in the Wayanad district.
Chennai Teacher B Sivashankari Arrested for Rs 51 Lakh Job Fraud
In a significant arrest, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) of the Chennai city police nabbed B Sivashankari, a 45-year-old physical education teacher, for swindling Rs 51 lakh from several victims. Sivashankari promised to secure teaching and office assistant jobs in schools run by the Church of South India (CSI) for her targets. However, she handed out fake appointment orders, deceiving them into believing they had secured positions.
Hariharan Arrested for Cheating Rs 25 Lakh from Job Seekers
A 44-year-old man, who ran a fraudulent consultancy firm promising jobs on merchant ships, was arrested by Tambaram city police on Sunday for scamming job aspirants of over Rs 25 lakh.
Bhatkal Police Arrest Raghavendra Swamy in Rs 89.8 Lakh Fraud Case
The Bhatkal Rural Police have arrested Raghavendra Rajeeva Swamy, the main suspect in a financial misappropriation case involving Sriram Finance. Swamy’s arrest comes after the detentions of two other individuals linked to the scam.
Mangaluru Police Arrest Four Criminals in Major Drug and Firearms Seizures
In a series of well-coordinated operations, the Mangaluru City Crime Branch (CCB) police arrested four notorious criminals involved in drug trafficking and illegal firearms possession, leading to the seizure of significant quantities of drugs, firearms, and cars.
Retired BSNL Employee Arrested for Attempted Homicide in Mangaluru
A retired BSNL employee, Satish Kumar K M (69), has been arrested for attempted homicide after allegedly ramming his car into his neighbor’s motorcycle during a long-standing dispute. The incident took place on March 13, 2025, around 8:15 am, on the 6th Main Road in Bijai Kapikad.
Two Drug Suppliers Arrested in Maligaon Police Anti-Drug Operation
In a continued effort to combat drug-related activities, the Maligaon Police have intensified their anti-drug operations. On Thursday, Jalukbari Police successfully arrested two individuals allegedly involved in drug trafficking.
Three Drug Peddlers Arrested in Hyderabad with Heroin Worth Rs 4.65 Crore
In a significant drug bust, the Madhapur Special Operations Team (SOT), in collaboration with the Raidurgam police, arrested three drug peddlers for allegedly supplying 620 grams of heroin paste, valued at Rs 4.65 crore. In addition to the trio, five consumers, to whom the narcotic was supplied, were also apprehended.
Two Arrested for Stabbing in Saran, One Victim Dies
Saran police arrested two individuals on Thursday in connection with the stabbing of two men in the Bhagwan Bazar area on Wednesday night. The victims, Babu Raza and Hasan Ali, were initially given first aid at Sadar Hospital in Chhapra before being transferred to PMCH, where Babu Raza succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Hasan Ali remains in critical condition.
Prime Accused Arrested in Murder of Mukesh Sahni’s Father
Police on Wednesday announced that they had cracked the murder case of Jitan Sahni, the father of Bihar VIP party leader Mukesh Sahni, with the arrest of the prime accused. Qazim Ansari, aged 40, has confessed to his involvement in the crime.
Bengaluru Police Arrest Abhishek for Stabbing Woman to Death in PG
In a shocking turn of events, Bengaluru police have arrested Abhishek, the man accused of fatally stabbing 24-year-old Kriti Kumari in her paying guest (PG) accommodation in Koramangala. Abhishek, who is originally from Bihar, was apprehended in Madhya Pradesh and is being brought back to Bengaluru for further investigation.
Varun Arrested for Stealing Cash from Delhi Temple for Purchases
Delhi Police have arrested a 20-year-old man, Varun, for allegedly stealing cash from the donation box of Shree Ram Mandir Trust in Sultanpuri and using the money to purchase a second-hand laptop and kitchen appliances.
Gulshan Nargave Arrested for Attempting to Smuggle Brown Sugar
A man was arrested on Thursday for attempting to smuggle 255 grams of brown sugar in an SUV during a routine check in the Pardeshipura area, ahead of the Holi festival.
P Thangappan Arrested in Rs 7.32 Crore Investment Scam in Chennai
P Thangappan, 68, was arrested by the Entrustment Document Fraud (EDF) wing of the Central Crime Branch in Chennai on Wednesday for his involvement in a Rs 7.32 crore investment scam.
Assam Migrant Arrested in Kerala for Heroin Smuggling Operation”
A 35-year-old migrant worker from Assam, identified as Abdul Rauf, was arrested in Perumbavoor, Kerala, on charges of carrying 30 grams of heroin. The arrest followed a well-coordinated operation led by Perumbavoor Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Sakthi Singh Arya, with assistance from the Kunnathunadu Police.
Goa Crime Branch Arrests Kenyan Woman for Trafficking Victims to Goa
The Goa Crime Branch has arrested Nancy Kingori, a woman from Kenya, for trafficking women from her country to Goa for exploitation. Kingori was arrested in Bengaluru after a victim filed a complaint, accusing the accused of being involved in trafficking operations that forced women into prostitution.
Iran National Arrested in Connection with Jewelry Store Thefts in Goa
Panaji police arrested Abrar Beg, an Iran national, on Monday in connection with a series of thefts at jewelry stores across Goa. Investigations have revealed that the recent thefts were carried out by an interstate Irani gang.
Police Crack Down on Drug Dealers, Arrest Five in Past 24 Hours in Salem
In a relentless crackdown against the illegal drug trade, the Salem Tabri police have made multiple arrests over the past 24 hours, seizing various banned substances from the suspects. The operation underscores the authorities’ commitment to curbing drug trafficking in the region.
Santanu Mohapatra Arrested for Alleged Disproportionate Assets
On Friday, Santanu Mohapatra, the Deputy Director and Project Director of a watershed project in Malkangiri district, was arrested by the Odisha Vigilance. He is facing charges of amassing assets worth 414% of his known income sources.
Vandana Bawa Arrested in Odisha Investment Fraud Worth Rs 87 Lakh
The Odisha Police’s Crime Branch has arrested Vandana Bawa, a woman cybercriminal from Delhi, in connection with an investment fraud worth Rs 87 lakh. Bawa, a South Delhi resident, was apprehended on Tuesday and is now in transit remand, being brought to Odisha following approval from a local court in Saket, New Delhi.
odisha Vigilance Uncovers Rs 1.05 Crore Misappropriation by Official
In a significant anti-corruption move, the Odisha Vigilance team carried out simultaneous searches at five locations connected to Basanta Kumar Dash, the Deputy Director of Fisheries in Cuttack. Dash is accused of diverting Rs 1.05 crore from a government account to his personal bank account at SBI, Puri. Once the funds were transferred, he allegedly withdrew the money for personal use, leading to the misappropriation of government funds.
Four Arrested for Defrauding Businessman of Rs 42 Lakh in Cryptocurrency Scam
Four men have been arrested for allegedly defrauding a city businessman, Dharmendra Gupta, of over Rs 42 lakh by promising substantial returns on a cryptocurrency investment. The accused were also reportedly involved in cyber frauds totaling Rs 5.5 crore.
Kochi Police Arrest Three Students in Major Drug Bust at Polytechnic College
In a significant drug bust, the Kochi police seized 2 kg of ganja from the men’s hostel of Government Polytechnic College in Kalamassery on Thursday night. The raid, which was based on a tip-off about ganja being stored ahead of the Holi celebrations, resulted in the arrest of three students.
Aalo Police Seizes 120 Grams of Heroin, Arrests Jomdar Ado
In a significant operation, the Aalo Police in West Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, seized approximately 120 grams of suspected heroin, valued at Rs 6 lakh. This bust led to the arrest of Jomdar Ado, the accused. The seizure was made under Case No. 16/25, registered on March 10, 2025.
Sohana Police Arrest Babanjit Singh and Manpreet Sandhu for Extortion
Sohana Police have arrested Babanjit Singh, an employee of the Third Commando Battalion, and his accomplice Manpreet Sandhu on extortion charges. The duo allegedly threatened Raman Kumar, the owner of a bone treatment clinic in Sohana village, by falsely implicating him in a drug case and stealing cash from his clinic.
Rajpura Police Arrest Tejinder Singh, Drug Peddler Linked to Bambiha Gang
A drug peddler associated with the notorious Bambiha gang, Tejinder Singh, was arrested late on Monday night after a brief encounter with the police in Rajpura town, Patiala district. Tejinder, a resident of Uppalheri village in Rajpura, was apprehended following a dramatic sequence of events.