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Latest Arrests Across the India – 17/01/2026 Key Cases and Summaries

Breaking News on Recent Arrests: Summaries and Links to High-Profile Cases Across India

by Ananya Mehta

Gurugram Police Arrest Santosh Tiwari for Murder

Gurugram Police have arrested Santosh Tiwari, the main suspect in the killing of delivery worker Faisal Idrisi, officials confirmed. Tiwari allegedly murdered Idrisi during a dispute over a debt of Rs 15,000.

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Cyber Police Arrest K.P. Muhammed Saleem in Rs1 Cr Scam

The cyber police have arrested K.P. Muhammed Saleem (21), a native of Mukkam in Kozhikode district, for allegedly cheating a resident of Payyannur of nearly Rs1 crore by luring him into a fraudulent online share trading scheme.

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Sunpreet Singh Busts Rs3.9 Cr Dharani Land Scam

Jangaon police on Friday arrested 15 members of a gang involved in a massive Rs3.90 crore scam linked to fraudulent land registrations through the Dharani and Bhu Bharati portals in Jangaon and Yadadri districts. Police said nine other accused are absconding.

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Marriage Fraud Jaya Kumari Patel Arrested in Rohtas

In a significant case of marriage fraud in Rohtas district, police have arrested five people, including three women, from multiple villages. The accused were sent to judicial custody on Saturday. Authorities also recovered Rs 1.32 lakh in cash, gold jewelry, and cellphones from them, said ASP Dehri, Atulesh Jha.

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Muzaffarnagar Murder: Sandeep Kumar Arrested for Killing Lover

Police in Muzaffarnagar have solved the murder of 45-year-old Mamta Sharma, a local domestic help, whose body was discovered on the bank of a canal in Khatauli earlier this week. Authorities arrested her lover, Sandeep Kumar, in connection with the crime.

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Gurugram Police Bust Cybercrime Gang from Rajasthan

Gurugram Police have cracked an interstate cybercrime network, arresting nine men from Rajasthan involved in online investment frauds and fake gaming schemes, officials said on Friday.

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Jangaon Police Bust Rs3.9 Crore Dharani-Bhu Bharati Scam

Jangaon police have arrested 15 individuals involved in a Rs3.9 crore scam targeting the Dharani and Bhu Bharati online services across Jangaon and Yadadri districts. Nine other accused are currently absconding. The fraudulent activities caused substantial losses to government revenue.

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Kurnool Police Arrest Two Women in Gold Theft Case

Kurnool police on Friday arrested two women from Maharashtra in connection with the theft of gold ornaments worth several lakhs at the APSRTC bus station.

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Hyberabad Police Arrest 25 in Pan-India Trading Scams

The Cyber Crime Police, Cyberabad, detected 13 cybercrime cases between December 31, 2025, and January 15, 2026, resulting in the arrest of 25 offenders across multiple states, exposing the extensive pan-India reach of cybercriminal networks.

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West Delhi Police Arrest 3 in Stolen SUV Attack

Three inter-state vehicle thieves were arrested in West Delhi after a stolen SUV, fitted with a fake number plate, attempted to run over police personnel, injuring two officers, officials said on Friday.

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Srinagar Police Seize Brown Sugar, 2 Arrested

Srinagar police seized 14 grams of brown sugar and arrested two individuals during a routine check on Thursday, officials said on Friday.

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Daru Police Seize 48 kg Ganja, 1 Arrested

Daru police seized 48 kg of ganja and arrested Chandan Kumar during a special drive near the Shivane River under Tatijharia police limits on Friday.

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Palghar Police Arrest Salim Bagion in Drug Bust

Police in Palghar, Maharashtra, arrested Salim Bagion (alias Sardar Chacha, 40) after seizing drugs valued at Rs 6.23 lakh from his possession, officials said on Sunday.

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Shopian Police Arrest Aslam Kalas, Seize 5 Kg Cannabis

As part of ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking, Jammu and Kashmir Police in Shopian arrested a drug peddler and recovered a large quantity of contraband.

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Panna Police Arrest Mohammad Bashar in Rs 100 Cr Crypto Scam

Panna police have uncovered a massive Rs 100 crore cyber fraud in which investments and paid promotions were converted into cryptocurrency and sent to China, officials said on Friday.

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Sonali Andekar Wins PMC Polls from Jail

In a dramatic turn of events, Sonali Vanraj Andekar (35) and Lakshmi Udaykant Andekar (60), both representing the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) led by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, have emerged victorious in the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) elections from ward 23—despite contesting from jail.

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Gurugram Police Bust iPhone Fraud Gang, Arrest Raza

Gurugram Police have successfully dismantled an international fraud syndicate that lured individuals with promises of discounted iPhones. A breakthrough came with the arrest of Mohammad Ghalib Raza in Delhi on Thursday, a key member of the gang.

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Noida Fake Call Centre Busted, 5 Arrested in Scam

Noida Police have busted a fake call centre operating out of Sector 6 and arrested five accused for defrauding people through bogus real estate investments and insurance policies. The gang is believed to have cheated around 500 victims across multiple states.

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Shimla Police Arrest 9 With 57g Heroin (Chitta)

Shimla Police have arrested nine drug peddlers in multiple cases, recovering around 57 grams of chitta (heroin). The accused include residents from Meghalaya, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh.

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Delhi Police Bust International Meth Syndicate, 6 Arrested

In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has dismantled an international methamphetamine syndicate, arresting six individuals, including two Nigerian nationals and a woman, from Delhi, Greater Noida, and Bengaluru. The operation resulted in the recovery of around 7 kg of methamphetamine, valued at Rs21 crore.

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Ghaziabad Police Bust Cancer Drug Smuggling Racket

Ghaziabad police have busted an interstate racket in high-value cancer drugs, arresting three people and seizing a massive consignment of life-saving medicines worth several lakhs. Authorities also recovered Rs 8.85 lakh and an SUV with UP licence plates during the operation on Saturday.

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Russian National Aleksei Leonov Arrested for Double Murder

Goa police have arrested Russian national Aleksei Leonov in connection with a gruesome double murder of his compatriots in northern Goa. The victims, Elena Vaneeva (37) and Elena Kasthanova (37), were killed in the villages of Morjim and Arambol earlier this year.

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Raj Prashant Thakur Arrested in Goa Sexual Assault Case

Fatorda police have arrested Raj Prashant Thakur from Pune, Maharashtra, in connection with a sexual assault and blackmail case involving a young woman from Mapusa. The accused was brought to Goa on Thursday after being apprehended by police.

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7 E-commerce Employees Arrested for Rs11.52 Lakh Theft

Chettipalayam police have arrested seven employees of an e-commerce company for stealing electronic goods worth Rs11.52 lakh from the firm’s warehouse at Okkilipalayam near Othakkalmandabam.

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3 Arrested for Credit Card Hacking, Rs12 Lakh Phones Seized

Wagholi police have arrested three persons for allegedly hacking multiple credit cards and using the stolen details to purchase expensive mobile phones and other goods from various e-commerce platforms. Police recovered 45 high-end mobile phones worth Rs12 lakh from the accused.

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Satish, Satendra Arrested After Police Encounter in Azamgarh

Two notorious criminals were injured and taken into custody following a police encounter at Tiyara Mod in the Mehnajpur police station area of Azamgarh district on Thursday night, officials confirmed.

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Reshma Arrested in Bengaluru House Burglary Case

The Sampigehalli police in Bengaluru’s North-East Division solved a house burglary case in just 24 hours, arresting a woman who reportedly disguised herself as a man and used a fake scooter number plate to avoid detection.

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Sangrur Police Solve Murder of Subhash Kumar in 5 Days

What initially appeared to be a mysterious killing of an unidentified man on a rural Sangrur pathway turned out to be a fatal dispute among habitual thieves, police said. The Sangrur district police cracked the blind murder case in just five days, arresting two suspects.

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M Vasu Arrested for Stealing Gold from Shopper in Gajuwaka

A woman discovered her bag containing valuable gold jewellery and cash missing after shopping at a mall in New Gajuwaka.

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Gajuwaka Police Seize 184-kg Ganja, 8 Arrested

The Gajuwaka police seized 184 kilograms of ganja, packed in 94 covers, near Vuda Colony on Tuesday, authorities said.

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Rupjyoti Das Arrested for Masterminding Car Theft Racket

Hatigaon Police have arrested Rupjyoti Das, accused of orchestrating a large-scale car theft racket, following a complaint about a rented vehicle that was never returned.

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Ashwin Khadiya Arrested for Rs 1.75 Lakh Jewellery Theft

The police have arrested Ashwin Khadiya, a 19-year-old, for allegedly stealing jewellery worth Rs 1.75 lakh from a shop by drilling a hole through the rear wall, officials said on Saturday.

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Wasim Akram, Saifan Mukthasar Arrested in Hebri Cattle Case

Hebri police have arrested Wasim Akram (32) and Saifan Mukthasar, both residents of Kemmannu Hoode, Udupi district, in connection with a cattle theft and killing case. The arrests followed a swift police operation near the Ganjimath bus stop at Moodutheraru village in Mangaluru, conducted as part of intensified efforts against cattle-related offences in the region.

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Shashi Kumar Sharma Arrested for Robbery in Margao

Margao police have arrested Shashi Kumar Sharma (30), a native of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, in connection with a robbery and assault at a residence in Abade Faria, Margao on Thursday.

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