Four Arrested in Indore Drug Trafficking Operations, Rs15 Lakh Seized
In a series of coordinated operations on Wednesday, the Indore Crime Branch arrested four individuals involved in drug trafficking, seizing narcotics and property worth approximately Rs15 lakh. The operation resulted in the confiscation of 80 grams of MD drugs and 20 grams of brown sugar, alongside vehicles and mobile phones.
Sarbeswar Pradhan Arrested for Series of Thefts in Jagatsinghpur, Cuttack
On Tuesday, police arrested Sarbeswar Pradhan, a notorious thief involved in multiple thefts across shopping malls and shops in Jagatsinghpur, Biridi, and Cuttack. According to Sub-Divisional Police Officer Rashmiranjan Sahoo, Pradhan, a resident of Badapokharia in Khurda district, was behind a series of burglaries in the region. After committing the crimes in Cuttack and Biridi, he had been staying at a hotel in Jagatsinghpur town since December 20 last year.
Sonali Biswas Arrested for Faking Robbery of Rs 14 Lakh Gold
On Wednesday, Sonali Biswas, a 44-year-old woman, was arrested by the police just a day after she claimed that two masked men had assaulted her and stolen Rs 14 lakh worth of gold from her home. The police discovered that she had fabricated the entire story to cover up her theft of gold meant for her stepson Debajyoti Biswas’s wedding.
Interstate Gang Members Arrested for Multiple Thefts Across States
Three members of an interstate gang, allegedly involved in a series of thefts across multiple cities and states, were arrested by the MIG police, authorities revealed on Wednesday. The trio had been on the police radar for their involvement in a theft case within the MIG area. After committing thefts, the accused would often flee to different cities by flight to evade capture.
Neha Kumari and Raju Kumar Arrested for Smuggling 175kg Ganja in Bhojpur
In a significant drug bust on Wednesday, Neha Kumari (32) and her accomplice, Raju Kumar (35), were arrested for smuggling 175kg of ganja in a luxury car in the Bhojpur district. The narcotic, which was being transported from Odisha, is valued at Rs 15 lakh. This case marks the first time a woman has been involved in such a large-scale narcotics operation in the district.
Bihar-Based Gang Busted for Running Fake Kumbh Mela Helicopter Tour Scam
In a major crackdown, the Cuffe Parade police have successfully busted a Bihar-based gang that ran a fake website selling helicopter tours for the Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj. The gang, led by a 28-year-old mastermind, Mukesh Kumar, has been arrested along with four accomplices. The gang operated a fraudulent site, , which promised discounted helicopter rides to the Kumbh Mela but swindled customers out of Rs60,652 each.
Punjab Police Arrest Harmandeep Singh, Seize 10 Kg Heroin in Cross-Border Smuggling Operation
In a major intelligence-based operation, the Punjab Police arrested Harmandeep Singh from Mahal village in Amritsar district, recovering 10 kg of heroin from his possession. According to Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav, Singh had been in constant contact with a Pakistan-based smuggler named Chacha Bawa, who was reportedly sending heroin through drones in the Attari sector for further distribution.
Property Dispute Leads to Murder of Akram Qureshi, 5 Arrested
The murder of 22-year-old aggregator cab driver Akram Iqbaluddin Qureshi has been solved with the arrest of his girlfriend, Jassi Tiwari, and four accomplices. The crime, which took place in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, was rooted in a property dispute
Pune Police Arrest Trio Involved in Robbery of Gold Chain
Pune City Police’s Crime Branch Unit-2 successfully apprehended three individuals involved in a robbery that occurred on February 3, 2025, in the Faraskhana Police Station area. The suspects were caught after they used a fake argument to distract a woman and steal her gold chain.
Bhojpuri Film Producer Ejaz Ahmad Arrested for Online Sextortion Scam
Ejaz Ahmad, a Bhojpuri film producer from Lucknow, has been arrested for his involvement in an elaborate online fraud operation that tricked victims using fake matrimonial profiles, dating websites, and a call center dedicated to sextortion. According to an officer from Mumbra police station, the scam defrauded people of several crores of rupees.
Pahargaon Police Arrest Two in Gold Jewellery Theft Case
The Pahargaon Police have successfully cracked a gold jewellery theft case, arresting two individuals and recovering stolen ornaments worth over Rs1.5 lakh.
NCB Jammu Seizes 3 Kg of Charas, Arrests Three in Drug Trafficking Case
On September 11, 2024, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Jammu successfully seized 3.015 Kg of Charas at NH-44, Sainik Colony, Jammu, as part of its ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region. A case (CR-18/2024) was immediately registered, and two men, Deepak Goyal and Kailash Goyal, both residents of Ajmer, Rajasthan, were arrested.
Palluruthy Man Arrested for Human Trafficking Racket Involving Job Seekers
The Thoppumpady police have arrested a 34-year-old man named Ashraf from Palluruthy after a group of job seekers filed a complaint against him for falling victim to a human trafficking racket
Pune Police Arrest Armed Robbers Behind Gold Chain Snatching
A gang of armed robbers involved in a gold chain snatching incident during a morning walk has been arrested following a swift investigation by Pune City Police. The crime took place on December 24, 2024, in the jurisdiction of Alankar Police Station.
Two Arrested for Stealing Gold and Cash Worth Rs 52 Lakh in Ahmedabad
The City Crime Branch has arrested Sanjay Vaishnav (37) and Shailesh Jadav (33) for allegedly stealing gold and cash worth Rs 52 lakh from a shop in Manek Chowk, located in the Walled City area. The theft occurred on October 22, and a third suspect, Shintu Chakrawarti from Shahpur, Ahmedabad, remains at large.
Pinipe Srikanth, Son of Former AP Minister, Arrested in Murder Case
Pinipe Srikanth, the son of former Andhra Pradesh Minister Pinipe Viswarup, was arrested in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu by a team of police personnel from Andhra Pradesh. He is being held in connection with a murder case that was registered in Konaseema district in 2022.
Coimbatore Police Arrest Man for Possessing 600 Prescription Tablets
The Coimbatore police have successfully arrested a 32-year-old man on Tuesday night for possession of illegal substances. R. Sakthikumar, a resident of Jothipuram near Periyanaickenpalayam, was caught with 600 tablets of a prescription drug and ganja.
Haryana Drug Distributor Arrested in Coimbatore, 19,500 Tablets Seized
A special team from Coimbatore City Police arrested a 41-year-old drug distributor from Haryana, Sachin Garg, on charges of supplying prescription drugs to local peddlers. The police confiscated 19,500 tablets of prescription medication that Garg had been stockpiling for illegal sale.
Coimbatore Police Arrest Shanmugam for Alleged Loan Fraud via APJ Abdul Kalam Foundation
The Coimbatore District Crime Branch (DCB) arrested Shanmugam (62), a resident of Viswasapuram near Saravanampatti, late Thursday. He was associated with the ‘Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Foundation’, which operated out of Sri Lakshmi Garden, Kondayampalayam Road. Shanmugam allegedly deceived several individuals by promising to arrange interest-free loans but failed to deliver on his promises, leading to complaints and his arrest.
Two Arrested in Coimbatore Youth Murder Case Suffer Fractures
Two of the seven individuals arrested in connection with the murder of a youth near Vellalore, Coimbatore, on December 8, sustained fractures while attempting to flee, as per police reports.
Suleman Siddiqui and Wife Arrested in Goa Over Land Fraud
The police team escorting Suleman Siddiqui, also known as Suleman Khan, is heading to Goa, where he will be formally arrested and interrogated. Siddiqui, who was detained last Saturday in Kerala, faces 13 charges against him.
Suresh Pujari Arrested for Robbery at Fatima Manzil, Vasco
Vasco police have arrested Suresh Pujari from Udupi in connection with a robbery that took place at Fatima Manzil, Patrocin-Baina. The incident, which occurred between January 18 and 19, involved the theft of Rs. 25,000 from the office of Councillor and former Vasco BJP Mandal President Deepak Naik.
Porvorim Police Uncover Motorcycle and Auto Theft Ring, Arrest One
The Porvorim Police Station has successfully uncovered a series of motorcycle and auto thefts in the PDA Colony area of Porvorim and other parts of North Goa, leading to the arrest of one individual and the recovery of stolen property worth around Rs 4 lakh.
Kasim Fayaz Arrested for Stealing Gold Jewelry Worth Rs 10 Lakh
Colva Police have arrested Kasim Fayaz from Udupi, Karnataka, for allegedly stealing gold jewelry worth Rs 10 lakh from Club Mahindra, Varca on October 21, 2024. The arrest was made possible through electronic surveillance, which led to his capture at Cavelossim, where police also recovered the stolen jewelry.
Delhi Police Recover 305 Stolen Mobile Phones Worth Rs 3 Crore
The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has successfully recovered 305 stolen high-end mobile phones worth approximately Rs 3 crore as part of their operation Track Back, an official revealed on Wednesday.
Trio Arrested for Murder and Robbery of Businessman in North Delhi
Three men, including a quack and two ward boys, were arrested for the murder of a 68-year-old businessman during a robbery in north Delhi’s Sarai Rohilla area. The accused have been identified as Mohammad Pravez Alam (27), a quack who runs a clinic in Muzaffarnagar, UP, and ward boys Mohammad Nasir (30) and Nikhil Kumar (19).
Heroin Worth Rs 30 Crore Seized in Rajouri, Kingpin Arrested
Police in Rajouri district seized more than 500 grams of heroin from the house of an arrested drug peddler, Jaswinder Kumar alias Sonu, on Wednesday. The seizure took place at Lamberi in Nowshera sector, the residence of Kumar, who is allegedly the kingpin of a large drug-peddling racket.
Four Arrested for Brutal Murder of Notorious Criminal Bagappa Harijan
In a swift breakthrough, Vijayapura Police have arrested four accused less than three days after the brutal murder of notorious criminal Bagappa Harijan. The murder occurred on Tuesday night in Madina Nagar under the jurisdiction of Gandhi Chowk Police Station.
Three Men Arrested with 119g MDMA Worth Rs 15 Lakh in Excise Bust
An Excise team arrested three men with 119g of MDMA worth approximately Rs 15 lakh from a Volvo bus traveling from Bengaluru at the Amaravila check-post on Tuesday night. The arrested individuals have been identified as Adithyan (29) from Aryanad, Saju Saiju (22) from Karipur, and Devan (21) from Poovachal.
Fugitive Cybercriminal Posing as CBI Officer Arrested in Vadodara
A fugitive accused in a cybercrime case and wanted for impersonating a CBI officer was arrested by officials in Vadodara, Gujarat, on Thursday. The arrested individual, identified as Shahrukh alias Salman Shabbirmiya Mansuri, was orchestrating fraudulent schemes to extort money from unsuspecting victims. A case against him was registered by the Surat Cyber Crime Police Station.
Five Railway Officials Arrested in Bribery Scam by CBI
The Gandhinagar unit of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested five railway officials on Wednesday for their involvement in a bribery scam related to departmental examinations. The officials, including two Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officers posted at the Vadodara division, were accused of accepting bribes from candidates in exchange for securing favorable results in the examinations.
Gujarat Doctors Sanjay Patoliya and Shailesh Anand Suspended
The Gujarat Medical Council (GMC) has taken decisive action against two doctors involved in the Khyati Hospital scam in Ahmedabad. Dr. Sanjay Muljibhai Patoliya and Dr. Shaileshkumar Amrutlal Anand have had their medical licenses suspended for three years, following a meeting of the GMC’s General Body. Both doctors were found guilty of unethical practices and were ordered to immediately surrender their licenses.
19-Year-Old Arrested for Murder in Gulabi Bagh, Delhi
Delhi Police arrested a 19-year-old man, Bagga Singh, in connection with the brutal murder of a 35-year-old man in north Delhi’s Gulabi Bagh earlier this month. The victim’s live-in partner, who allegedly orchestrated the murder, was also arrested.
Raju Tompe, Babu George, and Pramod Tezi Arrested in Gambling Racket
Three individuals, Raju Baliram Tompe (41), Babu George (50), and Pramod Tezi (from Pune), were arrested on Monday (17th) for operating an illegal gambling racket in Rahatani. The police investigation revealed that Raju and Babu were responsible for accepting bets related to Kalyan and Time Bazar betting games in the area. They would send the betting details to Pramod, who was allegedly coordinating the illegal activity.
Vijayawada Police Arrest Six Gang Members for Stealing iPhones, Laptops
In a major success, Vijayawada police arrested six individuals from Uttar Pradesh for their involvement in a high-profile heist at a warehouse in Enikepadu, Vijayawada. The gang, led by a man named Ranjit, managed to steal electronic items worth Rs 2.51 crore, including iPhones and laptops.
Dibrugarh Police Arrest Sajid Ullah for Drug Peddling
Dibrugarh Police arrested a notorious drug peddler, Sajid Ullah, and seized 38 grams of suspected brown sugar and heroin during a raid at his residence on Khalihamari Jail Road. The drugs are estimated to be worth Rs 50 lakh.