Appari Vishwa Phanindra Arrested for Car Rental Scam, 26 Cars Seized
The mastermind behind a large-scale rental car fraud, Appari Vishwa Phanindra, has been arrested by the Jagadgirigutta police. The operation led to the seizure of 26 vehicles worth Rs2.5 crore. Phanindra, the owner of VVV Cars Tours and Travels, had devised a fraudulent scheme where he promised vehicle owners monthly rental payments. However, he deceived them by absconding with the cars and selling them illegally.
Jahangir Sheikh & Senual Sheikh Arrested in Major Mumbai MD Drug Bust
In a major drug bust, the Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested Jahangir Sheikh (29) and Senual Sheikh (28) from the Dadar area, seizing 5 kg and 40 grams of Mephedrone, a synthetic stimulant. The total value of the seized contraband is estimated at Rs10.08 crore in the international market.
Allam Sambasivudu and Five Others Arrested in Palladium Theft Ring
In a significant breakthrough, Sangareddy police have dismantled a criminal operation accused of stealing Palladium on Carbon (PdC), a rare and expensive catalyst essential in pharmaceutical manufacturing. The police arrested six individuals and recovered PdC valued at approximately Rs4.5 crore.
Faisal Arrested in MDMA Seizure Case After Hiding in Himachal Pradesh
Faisal (44), a Mattancherry native, was arrested on Thursday after being on the run in connection with a significant MDMA seizure in Angamaly, Kerala. Faisal was the prime accused in the case where 201 grams of MDMA were confiscated from a tourist bus in May 2024.
Four Burglars, Including Minor, Arrested for Six Thefts in Jeypore
In a major breakthrough, four burglars, including a minor, were arrested on Thursday for their involvement in six thefts over the last two weeks in Jeypore town. The accused have been identified as Bijaya Beniya, Kanhu Muduli, G Satyanarayan Patra, and a minor from Hatapada.
Manikanta Arrested for Crypto and Mule Account Trading with Chinese Links
Manikanta (22), a crypto and mule account trader, was arrested by the Hyberabad Cybercrime Police on Thursday in his hometown in YSR Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. The accused was found to be in contact with Chinese nationals and various crypto traders and agents. Some of his associates, based in Haryana, are still absconding, according to a cybercrime official.
Chandra Pareyar Arrested for Burglary in Nungambakkam, Stolen Gold Recovered
Ex-Driver Steals 1.5 Kg Gold, Cash, and Jewels; Accomplices Remain at Large
In a dramatic breakthrough, Nungambakkam police arrested Chandra Pareyar, a Nepali national, in connection with a burglary that involved the theft of 1.5 kg of gold, diamond jewels weighing 50 carats, Rs10 lakh in cash, three luxury watches, and a mobile phone from a house in Lake Area, Nungambakkam.
Gursevak Singh Arrested for Murder in Shekhewal, Jalandhar
In a major breakthrough, the Jalandhar Rural Police arrested Gursevak Singh, a 23-year-old resident of Shekhewal, in connection with the murder of Inderjit Singh. The arrest was made within 24 hours of the crime, which occurred in village Shekhewal, under the jurisdiction of Shahkot Police Station.
Seven Arrested in Pollachi and Perur for Illegal Lottery Sale
In a special drive against illegal lottery sales, the rural police on Friday arrested seven individuals in Pollachi and Perur sub-divisions. During the operation, authorities seized a total of 847 banned lottery tickets from the arrested suspects.
Lady Don Zoya Khan Arrested in Major Drug Bust in Delhi
Zoya Khan, dubbed the ‘Lady Don’ of Delhi, was arrested in a significant drug bust by the Delhi Police. The 33-year-old was detained in the Welcome area of northeast Delhi while in possession of 270 grams of heroin. The seized narcotics are valued at approximately Rs 1 crore in the international market.
Mahesh Gupta Arrested for Stealing Iron Barricades in Mumbai
The Matunga Police in Mumbai have apprehended Mahesh Surendra Prasad Gupta, a 21-year-old resident of Khadavali, Kalyan, for his involvement in the theft of iron barricades from a Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) road construction site located in Parsi Colony. The theft occurred about a month ago, and after an extensive investigation, Gupta was tracked down with the aid of technical surveillance and tip-offs from informants.
Rajasthan Men Arrested for Multiple Thefts Across Gujarat
The Ahmedabad Crime Branch arrested two men, Sagar alias Saglo Gameti (25) and Mithun sa Gameti (24) from Rajasthan, for their involvement in several house burglaries and vehicle thefts across Ahmedabad and other districts in Gujarat. Their arrest has led to the resolution of 11 cases of theft and burglary in areas including Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and surrounding districts.
Eleven Arrested in Ahmedabad for Forging Aadhaar Cards in Cyber Crime Scheme
The Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Police have arrested 11 individuals in connection with a major forgery operation, where they allegedly used fake Aadhaar cards to open benami bank accounts in various branches to carry out cyber crimes. The police stated that the gang’s leader, Suresh Jagdish Bishnoi, remains absconding.
Vadodara Police Crack Nine Snatching and Theft Cases, Arrest Four
The Vadodara City Police have successfully cracked at least nine cases of snatching and theft, leading to the arrest of four individuals. Among the cases solved, two major house break-ins under the Harni and Bapod police stations were also resolved.
Mumbai Crime Branch Seizes Mephedrone Worth Rs 10.08 Crore, Arrests Two
The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested two individuals and seized a significant consignment of Mephedrone (MD) drugs, valued at Rs 10.08 crore in the international market. The arrest took place in Dadar, following an operation based on intelligence received from senior police officer and veteran encounter specialist Daya Nayak.
Gujarat Gang Arrested for Cheating Meesho of Rs5.5 Crore
The Cybercrime Police have arrested a three-member gang from Gujarat for allegedly defrauding Meesho, an online marketing company, of Rs5.5 crore over the span of seven months.
Odisha Police Arrest Mother-Son Duo for Defrauding Bhubaneswar Resident of Rs1.38 Crore
The Crime Branch of Odisha Police has arrested Neelam Aggarwal and her son Vansh Aggarwal from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with a major cyber fraud case. The duo allegedly duped a Bhubaneswar resident of Rs1.38 crore earlier this year in May.
Odisha Police Arrest Four in Rs30 Lakh Cyber Fraud Linked to Fake Gaming Platform
The Commissionerate Police in Odisha on Friday arrested four individuals for running a fraudulent online gaming scam that targeted unsuspecting victims with promises of high returns on their investments. The accused were identified as Vaibhav Khanna (29) and Kamaljeet Singh (39) from Delhi, Tejas Kumar Mahendra Bhai Patel (26) from Gujarat, and Gugulavath Mahipal (32) from Telangana.
Puri Police Arrest Youth for Stealing Valuables During Wedding
The Puri Police have arrested a 20-year-old youth, Ritesh Sisodia, for stealing luxury items worth lakhs from a luxury hotel during a wedding celebration. Ritesh, from Kadia village in Rajgarh district, Madhya Pradesh, was caught trying to steal items from another wedding venue in Puri on Monday. His accomplice managed to escape.
Five Arrested in Odisha Double Murder: Prakash & Rabi Swain Killed
In a recent development, police in Puri, Odisha, have arrested five individuals connected to the brutal double murder of Prakash Swain and his son, Rabi Swain. The tragedy occurred due to an ongoing land dispute between the Swains and the accused, lasting for the past six months.
Two Nigerian Nationals Arrested in Delhi for Cocaine Trafficking
The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested two Nigerian nationals and their cab driver for allegedly trafficking cocaine in the Delhi-NCR region. According to officials, the authorities seized 563 grams of pure cocaine, valued at approximately Rs 3.3 crore, during the operation.
KIIT Student’s Suicide Sparks Protests, Accused Arrested in Bhubaneswar
Security measures have been heightened at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) in Bhubaneswar following the tragic suicide of a third-year B.Tech student from Nepal. In connection with the incident, the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police have arrested 21-year-old Advik Srivastava from Lucknow.
Cuttack Police Bust Cybercrime Racket, Arrest Mastermind Surendra Sahu
In a significant breakthrough, Cuttack Police dismantled a cybercrime racket and arrested the mastermind, Surendra Sahu, in a crackdown on online trading fraud. The arrests were made following a complaint filed by a Cuttack-based employee who was duped of Rs 24 lakh by a gang promising huge returns from an online trading platform.
Manipur Suspect Arrested with Rs 34.2 Lakh Drugs and Firearm
In a significant security operation near Sangai University, close to Kaparang village in Churachandpur district, Manipur authorities arrested Lamkhogin Dimngel, a resident of Kangchup Patjang in the Kangpokpi district. The suspect was apprehended during a routine security check, leading to the recovery of incriminating items that suggest involvement in illicit activities.
Guwahati Police Arrest Five in Grand Theft Auto Operation
Guwahati Police have arrested five individuals allegedly involved in a statewide vehicle theft operation. The Crime Branch, acting on specific intelligence, apprehended the suspects after a detailed investigation.
Manipur Forces Arrest Two Suspected Drug Smugglers, Seize Brown Sugar
A joint team of Manipur police and Assam Rifles arrested two suspected drug smugglers and seized 1.86 kilograms of Brown Sugar worth approximately Rs 2 crore in the international black market. The operation was conducted based on intelligence received about the individuals carrying contraband from across the Indo-Myanmar border (IMB).
Delhi Police Seize 10 Kg Heroin, Arrest 3 from Manipur Drug Cartel
On January 23, Delhi Police seized 10 kilograms of high-grade heroin worth over Rs 50 crore and arrested three individuals involved in an inter-state drug cartel. The operation was carried out by the Special Cell after receiving intelligence that a drug shipment was about to be supplied in the Mangolpuri area.
Kolhapur Police Uncover Drug Network, Arrest Goa’s Edmund Pereira
On February 7, Kolhapur police successfully uncovered a drug supply network involving MD drugs and ganja, leading to the arrest of three individuals, including a wanted criminal from Goa. Rohit Basuraj Vhasmani from Donawade was arrested with two grams of MD drugs and 1,500 grams of ganja.
Jajpur Police Arrest Local Leader for Teen’s Death Over Chow Mein Dispute
Jajpur Police have arrested Kamal Mallik, a local leader, on charges of killing a teenage boy, Santanu Das, following an altercation over delayed chow mein at a stall. The incident occurred on February 9 near Gobindpur village in Jajpur district.
Delhi Police Arrest Man for Running Rs 80 Lakh Ponzi Scheme
Delhi Police have arrested Inderjeet Singh (55) for allegedly cheating over 65 individuals out of approximately Rs 80 lakh through a fraudulent Ponzi scheme. The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police initiated the investigation after a complaint was filed by Manmeet Singh, who claimed that Inderjeet induced him to invest in a scheme under a private firm with false promises of doubling the investment in a year.
Guwahati Police Bust Multiple Criminals, Recover Stolen Goods
In a series of decisive actions, Guwahati Police have intensified their fight against criminal activities across different locations. The East Guwahati Police District (EGPD) and Central Guwahati Police District (CGPD) made multiple arrests and seized significant items tied to criminal activities.
Guwahati Police Arrest Notorious Female Mobile Thief, Seize Stolen Phones
Guwahati’s Bhangagarh Police have arrested Alisha Begum, a notorious female mobile thief, who had been involved in stealing mobile phones from various locations in the area for an extended period. The arrest was made on Thursday, and four stolen mobile phones were recovered from her possession.
Fraudster Arrested for Scamming Devotees with Fake VIP Darshan Promises
A 29-year-old fraudster, Panja Ramana Prasad, was arrested by Chittoor and Kancharapalem police on Wednesday for scamming devotees by promising special VIP darshan slots at the Tirumala temple in Andhra Pradesh. Hailing from Bhimavaram in West Godavari, Prasad had been operating a fraudulent scheme in which he illegally booked online darshan slots and collected large sums of money from unsuspecting pilgrims.
Jammu Police Arrest Two Drug Peddlers, Seize Heroin in Operation
In a significant operation against drug trafficking, the Jammu police have arrested two individuals, Showkat Ali and Khadim Hussain, for possessing heroin. The arrests were made as part of the ongoing ‘Sanjeevani’ operation by a police team from Bishnah. During routine patrolling, the police set up a temporary checkpoint and recovered seven grams of heroin from the suspects.
Samba Police Arrest Two Drug Peddlers, Seize Heroin in Bari Brahmana
As part of its continued crackdown on drug trafficking, Samba Police arrested two individuals, Zahid Hussain and Karunesh Sharma, and seized 15.30 grams of heroin (chitta) from their possession. The arrests occurred during a vehicle checkpoint near Vijay Steel Factory in Bari Brahmana.
Shakoor Ahmed Arrested for the Murder of Zahoor Ahmed in Reasi
In a swift response to a brutal murder in Reasi, police arrested the accused, Shakoor Ahmed alias “Shoki”, within an hour of the crime. The murder occurred when Zahoor Ahmed, 35, a resident of Mari village and a posted officer in Kishtwar district, was attacked with a sharp-edged weapon, resulting in his immediate death.
Crime Branch Arrests 10 in Fraud, Forgery, and Cheating Cases
The Jammu Crime Branch successfully apprehended 10 individuals on Friday in connection with various cases of fraud, forgery, and cheating. The arrests stemmed from seven FIRs filed between 2013 and 2024, involving criminal conspiracy and fraudulent activities across multiple districts of Jammu and Kashmir.
