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Latest Arrests Across the India – 17/02/2026 Key Cases and Summaries

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

by Ananya Mehta

Kung Panmae Held in Gurugram SIM Box Fraud

In a coordinated crackdown with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Gurugram Police arrested a 30-year-old woman from Nagaland for allegedly operating a virtual SIM box to assist China-based cyber fraudsters.

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Uppari Mahesh Held in Hyderabad Dragging Case

Police in Hyderabad arrested two young men for allegedly dragging a 45-year-old private employee for several metres after he attempted to stop their vehicle following a collision.

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Rehan Masqati Arrested in Falaknuma Road Death

Rehan Masqati, son of businessman and Congress leader Ali Masqati, was arrested by Bandlaguda Police on Friday, October 3, in connection with a road accident that claimed the life of a 63-year-old man.

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Millu Veeranna Arrested in Bhimarayudu Murder Case

Millu Veeranna, the alleged mastermind behind the killing of former Nandinne sarpanch Boya Chinna Bhimarayudu, was arrested along with nine others by Jogulamba Gadwal Police. The murder, which occurred on November 21, was staged to look like a road accident.

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Ekant Yogdutt Arrested in Rs 209 Crore J&K Scam

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have successfully dismantled a large-scale transnational online investment scam, resulting in the arrest of nine individuals. The investigation began after Firdous Ahmad Mir filed a complaint alleging identity theft and cheating by an online fraud gang.

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Noida Fake Cruise Job Scam: Four Arrested

Noida Police Cybercrime Branch arrested four men on Wednesday for allegedly running a fake employment office in Sector 132, Noida, duping over 100 job seekers across India. The suspects promised employment on cruise ships but collected money from victims instead.

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Gaurav Kanojia Arrested in Cantt Jewellery Burglary

A joint team of the Special Operation Group, Surveillance Police, and Cantt Police arrested four notorious burglars on Monday in connection with a jewellery shop theft near Ganganagar.

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Dashmeet Singh Arrested for Matrimonial Fraud

Dashmeet Singh, a 31-year-old man, was arrested for allegedly cheating women by luring them with promises of marriage. His latest victim, a 30-year-old woman from Shalimar Bagh, Delhi, was defrauded of Rs 86,500.

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R.K. Puram Jewellery Burglary & Anand Parbat Satta Racket Bust

Delhi Police are investigating a burglary at a jewellery shop in Sector-6 R.K. Puram that occurred during the night of February 13–14. According to the complainant, several gold and silver items were stolen after being left outside the shop’s strong room during closing hours.

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Afsal Arrested in Pappanamcode Ganja Seizure

In a major narcotics operation, Thiruvananthapuram City District Anti-Narcotics Special Action Force (DANSAF) seized approximately 350 kg of ganja from a vehicle in Pappanamcode, Kerala on Monday.

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Jai Prakash Yadav Arrested in Rohini Attack

A family dispute escalated into violence in Rohini, Delhi when Jai Prakash Yadav, disguised in women’s clothing, allegedly attacked his 27-year-old sister-in-law, a physiotherapist, police reported. The attack was reportedly motivated by ongoing familial conflicts.

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Sandeep Raghu Shetty Arrested in Vehicle Fraud

The Thane Crime Branch has dismantled a large-scale vehicle rental and mortgage fraud, arresting Sandeep Raghu Shetty and seizing 32 cars valued at Rs 2.44 crore.

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Jayachandra Reddy Arrested in Mulakalacheruvu Liquor Scam

Expelled Jayachandra Reddy was arrested on Thursday in Bengaluru by a special team of Excise Officials for his alleged role in the Mulakalacheruvu illicit liquor scam

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Manipur Police Arrest Multiple Suspects in Mobile Theft & Militant Cases

The Manipur Police carried out multiple operations on Saturday, arresting five individuals involved in mobile theft, cyber fraud, extortion, and militancy across Senapati, Imphal, and surrounding areas.

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Karampudi Gopalakrishna Arrested in Joyalukkas Gold Theft

The Panjagutta Police cracked a high-profile servant theft case at the Panjagutta branch of Joyalukkas, arresting Karampudi Gopalakrishna (25) and recovering 1 kilogram of stolen gold worth Rs 1.65 crore—all within 24 hours of the complaint.

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Sumit Rajure Arrested for Stealing Gold in Nashik

The Nashik City Police Crime Branch Unit 1 arrested Sumit Rajure (24) for allegedly stealing cash and gold jewellery worth Rs 4.5 lakh from his friend’s house in Panchavati.

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Babulal Arrested for Bribery in Ajmer Power Scam

The Anti-Corruption Bureau Ajmer arrested Babulal, a superintendent engineer with Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited, for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000.

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Gachibowli Police Arrest 3 in 60-Laptop Theft

The Gachibowli Police have apprehended three individuals in connection with the theft of 60 laptops from the C.R. Rao Advanced Institute of Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science (AIMSCS) at the University of Hyderabad. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday night, and a case was registered on Monday, February 16, under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

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Sumitra Godara Dismissed After Bribery Conviction

An excise and taxation inspector, Sumitra Godara, has been dismissed from service following a conviction in a bribery case, officials confirmed on Monday. Another officer, Excise and Taxation Officer Roshan Lal, is also facing dismissal after being sentenced alongside Godara.

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Bharatpur Police Arrest Sumitra Nayak in Brown Sugar Bust

In a decisive move against rising drug trafficking along the national highway, Bharatpur and Infovalley police have arrested five individuals and seized over 35 grams of brown sugar (heroin), along with cash and motorcycles, during two coordinated operations.

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UP ANTF Arrests 3 Traffickers, Seizes Rs 3.1 Cr Drugs

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) arrested three active drug traffickers in two coordinated operations, seizing narcotics worth over Rs3.10 crore, officials said on Tuesday.

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Phiringia Police Arrest Sudam & Bhaskar in 60kg Ganja Bust

In a major anti-drug operation, Phiringia police on Monday apprehended two individuals and seized 60 kilograms of ganja at Ganjukhol village under Phiringia police station limits in Kandhamal district.

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Hyderabad Drug Bust: 3 Arrested Near IMAX

In a major anti-narcotics operation, the Commissioner’s Task Force (Central Zone), in coordination with the Saifabad Police Station, arrested three alleged drug peddlers near the IMAX open grounds in Hyderabad.

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Prateek Singh: 200g Brown Sugar Seized in Puri

In a major crackdown on the narcotics trade, the Puri Town Police seized 200 grams of brown sugar valued at approximately Rs20 lakh during a raid in Neelachakra Nagar.

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Anshul Dhawan Held for Wife’s Murder in Jhajjar

In a shocking incident, Jhajjar Police arrested a man on Monday for allegedly murdering his pregnant wife near Pahsaur village on the night of February 15.

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Mukesh Kumar: Wife Among 3 Held in Amit Modi Murder

In a major breakthrough, Godda Police arrested three individuals, including the wife of a 32-year-old man, for allegedly hacking him to death in Mangan-Pipra village under Mahagama police station limits.

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Ajay Singh: 5 Held in Arjun Sharma Murder Case

In a major breakthrough, Uttarakhand Police arrested five individuals, including the victim’s mother and two shooters, in connection with the murder of businessman Arjun Sharma.

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