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Latest Arrests Across the India – 17/03/2026 Key Cases and Summaries

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

by Ananya Mehta

Vakdoth Vakeel Among Five Held in Mule Bank Account Scam

In a major crackdown on financial fraud, police have arrested five individuals accused of running a mule bank account racket by luring students with false promises of scholarships and monetary incentives.

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Jagadeesha C Arrested in Rs82 Crore Cyber Fraud Case

In a major breakthrough, the Karnataka police have arrested three individuals in connection with a large-scale cyber fraud operation that allegedly cheated victims of more than Rs82 crore across 352 cases registered nationwide.

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Santosh Among Four Held in Manipal House Theft Case

In a swift operation, Karnataka Police arrested four suspects within 12 hours in connection with a house burglary reported in Manipal and recovered gold jewellery worth Rs4.47 lakh.

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Sanjay ‘Ganji’ Held in Interstate Chitta Supply Case

Continuing its drive against drug trafficking, Himachal Pradesh Police have arrested a key interstate peddler allegedly involved in supplying chitta (heroin) through a backward-linked network extending to Chandigarh.

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Raman Kumar Held with Heroin in Kapurthala

In a joint effort with local residents, Punjab Police arrested a man in Kapurthala after he was allegedly found in possession of heroin.

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Jagbir Singh, Kishan Pal Held with 270g Heroin

In a late-night operation, Punjab Police arrested two motorcycle-borne suspects near Daliri village and recovered a significant quantity of heroin along with a firearm.

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Karthik Rao, Swathi Held in Puttur Burglary Bid

In a significant development, Karnataka Police arrested a couple in connection with an attempted midnight burglary at the residence of an elderly retired principal in Puttur.

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Ashlesha Bhatt Among 5 Held in Coffee Theft Case

In a major breakthrough, Karnataka Police arrested five accused in connection with the theft of coffee beans worth Rs21.44 lakh from a goods lorry travelling from Piriya to Mangaluru.

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Harugeri Police Bust Inter-State Burglary Gang

Belagavi police achieved a major breakthrough when Harugeri police arrested seven members of an inter-state burglary gang and recovered valuables worth Rs 36.1 lakh in connection with a house-breaking case reported earlier this year.

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Raigad Fisherman Arrested for ONGC Offshore Theft

The Yellowgate Police in Raigad have arrested Chandrakant Dharmaji Patil (53), owner of the fishing boat Kaushalyacha Ram Shakti, for allegedly stealing batteries, power cables, and other equipment worth Rs 30.4 lakh from Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) offshore platforms in the Arabian Sea.

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Berhampur CBI Impersonation Robbery: 3 Arrested

In a swift crackdown, the Government Railway Police (GRP) and Railway Protection Force (RPF) apprehended three individuals involved in a high-profile robbery near Berhampur railway station, where miscreants posed as CBI officials and stole valuables from passengers.

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Delhi Cop Arrested for Fake PCC Racket

A Delhi Police constable posted at Shaheen Bagh police station has been arrested for allegedly running a racket generating fake Police Clearance Certificates (PCCs), officials said on Friday.

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Tuticorin Father Kills Son in Midnight Altercation

In a tragic incident near Ettayapuram, Tuticorin, a 48-year-old man allegedly killed his son during a midnight altercation over the repair of a two-wheeler.

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Gorakhpur Father Arrested for Daughter’s Murder

Gorakhpur police in Uttar Pradesh have arrested Kamlesh Bharti (50) for allegedly killing his 20-year-old daughter, Neha Bharti, after she refused to end her relationship with a neighbour.

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Dhoolka Murder: Third Suspect Sukhpreet Singh Arrested

Rural police in the district have arrested the third suspect, Sukhpreet Singh ‘Sukh’, in connection with the murder of Manjit Singh in Dhoolka village. The arrest followed a brief encounter on Tuesday, during which Sukh allegedly opened fire on police and was subsequently shot when officers returned fire.

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Taxi Driver Murder: Two Sentenced to Life in Alwar Case

The Additional District and Sessions Court, presided over by Judge Puneet Sehgal, has convicted three individuals in the robbery and murder of taxi driver Rakesh Gurjar and sentenced two to life imprisonment, while the third received three years.

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Karumathampatti: Three Arrested for Friend’s Murder

Three individuals, including a minor, were arrested on Monday for allegedly murdering their friend in a drunken altercation near Karumathampatti on Saturday night.

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Chhattisgarh Army Jawan Arrested for Maid’s Murder

Chhattisgarh police have arrested an Army jawan, Baleshwar Kunjoor, from the cantonment area in connection with the alleged murder of a 37-year-old maid, Santosh.

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Kaushambi: Three Arrested for Chak Khudayaganj Murder

Kaushambi police have arrested three individuals in connection with the Chak Khudayaganj murder case. The accused—Ramdas Patel, Ram Kishore Prajapati, and Manmohan Singh Rajput, residents of Soraon and Kaushambi—confessed to killing 55-year-old Ram Murat on Friday and dumping his body in a nearby field.

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Nedumkandam: Man Stabbed to Death, Accused Arrested

A 44-year-old man, Ratheesh C Nair, of Ambathekar, Kallar, was stabbed to death on a road in Thookkupalam, Nedumkandam, around 6:50 pm on Sunday.

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Coimbatore: Three Arrested for Kaniyur Murder of Migrant

Coimbatore police on Monday arrested three Jharkhand natives in connection with the murder of a migrant worker, R. Narayan (33), near Kaniyur on Saturday night.

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Khunti: Two Arrested for Murder of 7-Year-Old Boy

Khunti police have arrested two men in connection with the murder of seven-year-old Vishnu Munda in Bimdih village, under the Maranghada police station limits.

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Ranchi Couple Arrested for Murder Over Illicit Affair

Police in Ranchi have arrested a couple in connection with the murder of a 25-year-old man in Domadih village under the Sonahatu police station limits.

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Head Constable Sundararaj Arrested in Rape Case

A suspended head constable, A. Sundararaj, was arrested on March 13 over allegations of rape and financial fraud involving a 43-year-old widow.

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Gangster Pankaj Rajput Produced in Drug Case Remand

the Crime Branch produced “A-category” gangster Pankaj Rajput from Delhi on a production warrant on Monday, officials confirmed.

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Telangana EAGLE Arrests Hawala Operator Prajapati

Telangana’s EAGLE team has arrested a key hawala operator, Dargaram Rataji Prajapati, involved in laundering drug proceeds for Nigerian cartels operating across India.

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Cyber Crime Bust: 12 Arrested Across Four States

In a week-long operation, the crime branch dismantled eight cyber crime modules and arrested 12 individuals across four states for orchestrating online scams that conned victims of over Rs2.6 crore.

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Ranchi Police Arrest Jewellery Theft Duo

Ranchi police have arrested two men from different parts of the city for allegedly stealing jewellery and other valuables from homes, recovering around 200 grams of gold and silver ornaments from their possession.

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Varanasi Girl Trafficking: 4 Arrested Including Nepali Woman

Four people, including a woman from Nepal, have been arrested in connection with trafficking a 15-year-old girl from Varanasi, who was forced into prostitution in Bareilly. The victim escaped from a hotel and approached a local police station, revealing the operation.

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Dindoli Police Arrest 5 in Ashish Singh Murder Case

Dindoli police have arrested five individuals, including a minor, in connection with the murder of 32-year-old Ashish Singh outside Shree Krishna AC Mall on Sunday afternoon.

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Jaisalmer Forest Officials Arrest 3 for Killing Caracal

Three individuals have been arrested in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district for allegedly killing and burning a rare wild animal, suspected to be a Caracal, and posting a video of the act on social media. Forest officials recovered a half-burnt carcass at the site.

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Panipat Holi Murder: 3 Arrested for Kalu’s Death

A 23-year-old man, Kalu, was brutally murdered in Panipat after a Holi-related dispute. Police revealed that the accused later placed him on a railway track to make his death appear accidental.

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Malwani Man Arrested for Fatal Domestic Dispute

A domestic dispute turned fatal in Malwani, Mumbai, after a man allegedly attacked his wife with a kitchen knife, killing her and injuring two relatives who tried to intervene.

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Suresh Rathod & Shakil Banga Murder Cases: Arrests Made

A 30-year-old food delivery worker, Suresh Rathod, was allegedly murdered by his brother-in-law, Lala Vasava, following a dispute over domestic violence against children.

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