Vijayapura Police Recover Rs 2.47 Crore from Online Fraudsters, Arrest Mastermind Sikandar Mohammad Basargi
The Vijayapura Cyber Economic and Narcotics (CEN) Crime Police have successfully investigated five major online fraud cases, recovering a total of Rs 2.47 crore from the accused and returning the funds to the victims. The investigations were supervised by Superintendent of Police Laxman B Nimbargi, along with Additional SPs Shankar Marihal and Ramanagouda Hatti.
Thief Ansh Sahil Raaj Arrested for Gold Chain Theft in Mira Road Showroom
Less than 24 hours after posing as a customer to steal a gold chain from a showroom in Mira Road, the thief was arrested by a team from the Crime Branch Unit (Zone I) of the Mira Bhayandar-Vasai Virar (MBVV) Police. The accused, identified as Ansh Sahil Raaj (21), was apprehended at the Udhna railway station in Surat after being tracked to an Ahmedabad-bound train. However, his accomplice remains at large.
Sandeep Kumar Arrested for Scamming Rs 3.26 Lakh in Fake Travel Booking
The Kanadiya Police arrested the mastermind behind a fraudulent travel company that scammed people by issuing fake travel vouchers and bookings. The accused, identified as Sandeep Kumar, was arrested from Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, and has allegedly committed online fraud across multiple states.
Thummalapally Narender Arrested for Murder and Theft at Shabad Wine Shop
The Hyderabad Special Operation Team (SOT), along with the Rajendranagar Central Crime Station (CCS) and Shabad Police, successfully solved a murder case and arrested the accused, Thummalapally Narender of Vikarabad district. The police recovered stolen property, including cash, liquor bottles, and a DVR, and also froze the accused’s bank account.
Gautam Ghosh Arrested for Brutal Killing of Class 9 Student in Assam
The Gauripur Police in Assam have arrested Gautam Ghosh in connection with the gruesome murder of Rahul Hussain, alias Ali, a Class 9 student from Geramari, Dhubri. Gautam Ghosh, son of the late Anil Ghosh and a resident of Ward No-6 (new), Gauripur, was presented before the district court on March 13, 2025.
Four Arrested for Attempting to Extort Rs50 Lakh from Ex-Corporator in Badlapur
The Badlapur East Police have arrested four individuals for allegedly attempting to extort Rs50 lakh from a former corporator in Badlapur by threatening to make his obscene photos go viral. The arrested individuals have been identified as Akshay alias Bakari Govind Jadhav, Ronit Adarkar, Deepak Waghmare, and Pushpar Kadam.
Jameel Anjum and Masroor Ahmad Booked for Cheating with Fake Government Job Promises
The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has booked a school teacher, Jameel Anjum, and another individual, Masroor Ahmad, for allegedly defrauding people by promising them government jobs in exchange for money and valuables.
Kolar Police Arrest Syed Purkhan, Seize 806 Grams of MDMA in Major Drug Bust
In a major blow to the drug trade, the Kolar CEN Police arrested Syed Purkhan and seized 806 grams of MDMA, valued at over Rs50 lakh. The police also confiscated the two-wheeler used by Syed in his drug peddling activities. This operation was led by Kolar Superintendent of Police Nikhil B, highlighting the increasing threat posed by drug peddlers targeting industrial suburbs and college-going youth in the region.
Two Arrested for Selling Ocean Grow Kush Near KPHB Colony
In a drug bust near KPHB Colony, two individuals were arrested on Thursday for allegedly selling Ocean Grow (OG) Kush, a type of hydroponic ganja. The suspects, identified as Tumula Ashish Kumar, a 29-year-old private employee from Mumbai residing at Indu Fortune Fields, and Kattempudi Satwik, a 20-year-old student from KPHB, were caught selling the contraband near a high-end apartment complex.
Conman Poses as TTD Official to Scam Devotees, Arrested in Tirumala
A 24-year-old conman, Boya Pavan Kalyan, from Kothacheruvu town in Sri Sathya Sai district, was arrested by Tirumala police for duping devotees through fake email IDs resembling those of the official administration of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).
8 Arrested in Telangana for Trafficking Youths to Myanmar Gangs
Eight individuals were arrested on Friday by Telangana’s cybercrime police for trafficking unemployed youths to cybercrime gangs in Myanmar. The arrests followed an investigation where the authorities had earlier registered nine cases related to the scam.
Mohammed Shadarsah Arrested for Extortion in Kollam
The Kollam West police have successfully arrested Mohammed Shadarsah, the main suspect behind the extortion of money from a Kollam resident through threatening WhatsApp calls. Shadarsah, aged 31 and a resident of Nabeesa Manzil, Petta, Thiruvananthapuram, was apprehended in Bengaluru.
Cyber Expert Arrested for Stealing $48,300 Cryptocurrency During Police Raid
A private cyber expert, Devendra Patel, was arrested on charges of stealing cryptocurrency worth approximately Rs 41 lakh ($48,300) during a police raid related to a call centre investigation. Patel, who was initially assisting the local crime branch, used his position to divert the funds into his own account.
Rameshwar Pratap Singh Arrested in Human Trafficking Racket
The city crime branch is investigating a human trafficking syndicate that allegedly trafficked over 80 individuals from Gujarat to countries including Canada, London, and Turkey. On Friday, authorities arrested Rameshwar Pratap Singh (53), a Mira Road resident employed by VJet Vietnam Airlines, for his involvement in facilitating the illegal operation. Singh is accused of helping the traffickers by providing forged documents for international travel.
Father and Brother Arrested for Murdering 23-Year-Old Woman Over Marriage
The father and brother of a 23-year-old woman have been arrested for allegedly strangling her after she married a man from a different caste. The woman, identified as Neha, had secretly wed her school friend, Suraj, in an Arya Samaj temple on March 11 in Ghaziabad. The couple was planning to register their marriage at the registrar office in Ghaziabad.
16-Year-Old Girl’s Murder Solved; Sanjeet Kumar Arrested in Khanna
The Khanna police have successfully solved the murder of a 16-year-old girl, whose naked body was discovered near the Alaud village railway tracks. The victim, a resident of Iqbal Nagar in Mandi Gobindgarh, had been missing since the evening of March 11.
Niyaz Bennigere Arrested in Murder of Nurse Swati Byadagi in Haveri
The murder of 22-year-old nurse Swati Byadagi by her former partner has sparked religious tensions in Haveri. On March 13, Niyaz Bennigere (28) from Hale Veerapur, Hirekerur taluk, was arrested in connection with the crime. His associates, Durgachari Badiger and Vinayak Pujar, remain at large. Although the crime occurred on March 3, it was only confirmed on the evening of March 13 after a week-long investigation.
City Police Seize Drugs Worth Rs60.5 Lakh, Arrest Seven in Peddling Bust
City police have seized drugs worth over Rs60.5 lakh and arrested seven individuals in four different cases involving drug peddling.
Kochi Police Arrest Krishna Kumar with Methamphetamine and Ganja
A man has been arrested by the Kochi City police for allegedly possessing 121.91 grams of methamphetamine and over 1 kg of ganja in Edappally North, near the city.
Telangana Excise Task Force Seizes Drug-Laced Kulfi and Sweets During Holi
The Special Task Force of Telangana’s Excise and Prohibition Department seized drug-laced kulfi ice creams, barfi sweets, and silver-coated balls during Holi celebrations in Dhoolpet on Friday.
55-Year-Old Quack Arrested for Illegal Medical Practice in Panchur Village
A 55-year-old quack, V. Ramachandran, was arrested on Friday for providing unauthorized medical treatment and prescriptions to patients at his clinic-cum-pharmacy in Panchur village, near Jolarpet town in Tirupattur. The accused, a native of Jollagoundanur village near Natrampalli, had completed a diploma in pharmacy but lacked the necessary qualifications to offer medical treatment.
Tibetan National Chhinjon Tharchin Arrested for Cybercrime and Forgery in UP
Chhinjon Tharchin, a Tibetan national, was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF) for his involvement in cybercrimes and forgery. The 37-year-old was accused of obtaining an Indian passport using forged documents and assisting cyber fraudsters by providing access to Indian bank accounts for fraudulent activities.
Bangladeshi Woman Sahana Sadique Arrested in Marriage Scam
Police in West Bengal arrested Sahana Sadique, a 32-year-old Bangladeshi woman, for allegedly exploiting medical visas to marry Indian men, later filing domestic violence cases to extort money from them.
Ganderbal Police Arrest Five in Gold Theft Case, Recover Stolen Goods
The Jammu and Kashmir Police in Ganderbal successfully solved a theft case by arresting five suspects and recovering stolen gold worth Rs 5,50,588. The stolen items included three gold pounds, eight rings, two pairs of earrings, a pair of jhumkas, and a gold chain. Additionally, an Alto car, used in the crime, was seized.
Bathinda Police Arrest 6, Including 2 Indian Army Personnel, After Encounter
Bathinda Police have arrested six individuals, including two who claim to be serving in the Indian Army, following a brief encounter. The suspects were wanted for a snatching case where they used an AK-47 assault rifle, reportedly stolen from an Indian Army unit in Jammu.
Srinagar Police Arrest Goldsmith in Major Counterfeit Gold Fraud
Srinagar Police have successfully arrested a goldsmith accused of selling counterfeit gold ornaments, exposing a major fraud scheme.
Two Employees Arrested for Stealing Money from Park Circus Biryani Outlet
Two employees were arrested for allegedly stealing money from a popular biryani outlet in Park Circus after the eatery filed a complaint with the police. The Beniapukur police arrested the two accused individuals, Prasenjit Maiti and Sheikh Gulam Nabi Azad, for their involvement in the theft.
Kolkata Police Bust Cyber Fraud Gang Involved in Stock Market Scams
Kolkata Police have successfully busted a cyber fraud gang allegedly involved in stock market scams, duping investors out of lakhs of rupees. Four individuals were arrested in connection with the fraud on Saturday.
Kerala Woman Arrested for Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minor Girl
The Taliparamba police in Kerala arrested a 23-year-old woman, Sneha Merlin, for the alleged sexual abuse of a minor girl. The woman was taken into custody under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act.
Dehradun Man Arrested for Killing Four Labourers in Speeding Mercedes Crash
A 22-year-old man, Vansh Katyal, was arrested on Thursday morning after allegedly crushing four labourers to death and injuring two others with a speeding Mercedes on Rajpur Road in Dehradun. Katyal, who was taking his 12-year-old nephew for a joyride, lost control of the vehicle while driving at over 70-75 km/h. The accident occurred around 8:20 pm on Wednesday, when the SUV knocked down the victims, killing them instantly.
Sambalpur Gold Jewellery Loot: Robber Ajay Paswan Arrested in Ranchi
In a breakthrough in the Sambalpur gold jewellery loot case, the police have arrested one of the key robbers, Ajay Paswan, who was apprehended in Ranchi. The arrest was made by the Hatia unit of Railway Protection Force (RPF), which later handed him over to the Sambalpur police for further investigation.
Bargarh Police Bust Bike Theft Gang, Seven Arrested with 17 Stolen Bikes
In a major breakthrough, the Padampur police in Bargarh district arrested seven members of a bike theft gang and seized 17 stolen bikes on Wednesday. The gang was caught following a routine police check on Tuesday evening at Kudasingha Chowk on the Gaisilet road.
our Drug Suppliers Arrested with Heroin in Shillong, Including Three Women
In a significant drug bust, four individuals were arrested in Shillong today, including three women, on charges of heroin possession and trafficking. The accused have been identified as Altima Khatun (27), Gulasha Begum (30), Jumila Khatun (28), and Suraj Masih (25).
Police Arrest Peter Lamare and Vikash Masih for Drug Trafficking in Ri Bhoi
On Thursday, police in Ri Bhoi District detained two drug traffickers with heroin at a petrol station in Shanbangla. Acting on a reliable tip-off, officers apprehended Peter Lamare (31) and Vikash Masih (29) at approximately 3:45 PM. The duo was traveling on a scooty, registered as ML 05 T 2927, when their vehicle was searched.
Ranjan Borgohain Arrested in Kerala After 4-Year Fugitive Run
In a major breakthrough, a man accused in a theft case in Ri-Bhoi, who had been on the run for over four years, was traced and arrested in Kerala. The fugitive, Ranjan Borgohain, hailing from Duliajan in Assam’s Dibrugarh district, had escaped from police custody on November 20, 2020. Borgohain was initially arrested in connection with a theft case under Khanapara PS Case No. 52(11)2020, filed under section 381 of the IPC, but managed to elude authorities since his escape.
Four Members of Notorious Irani Gang Arrested in Mumbai
In a significant breakthrough, the Kalyan crime branch has apprehended four members of the notorious Irani gang, believed to be behind at least 70 criminal cases spanning chain snatching, mobile theft, and vehicle robberies across various Mumbai suburbs including Bhiwandi, Thane, Badlapur, Ambarnath, Kalyan, and Shil Daighar. Police have successfully recovered stolen assets valued at over Rs50 lakh from the arrested individuals.
Four Drug Traffickers Arrested in Shillong with Heroin
In a major drug bust, four drug traffickers were arrested in two separate operations in Shillong on Saturday. The first arrest involved Ram Singh (29) and Vijay Singh (20), both residents of Punjabi Lane. They were apprehended by the Anti-Narcotic Task Force (ANTF) of East Khasi Hills, along with the Mawlai police team, at the ISBT, Mawiong. Police recovered 9 soap boxes containing 110.32 grams of heroin, two mobile phones, and an unregistered Aprilia scooty.
Sunai Singh Arrested for Murder of Co-Worker at Shillong Restaurant
In a tragic turn of events, East Khasi Hills district police arrested Sunai Singh (42) on Friday for his alleged involvement in the murder of his co-worker, Damonica Laloo (41). The incident occurred at Trattoria Restaurant in Central Ward Barik Lachumiere, Shillong, where the victim worked as a cleaner.
