Latest Arrests Across the India – 22/05/2025 Key Cases and Summaries

SP Narendra Singh Meena Cracks Jaisalmer Heist Case

In a major breakthrough, Rajasthan Police arrested four key members of a notorious burglary gang—including its leader—17 months after a high-profile heist in Jaisalmer. The gang was captured during a pre-dawn raid on a hidden camp in the rugged Aravalli hills near Chittorgarh-Begun, following four days of intense drone-assisted surveillance.

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Ajay Patil 3 Others Held in Rs71L Cyber Fraud Case

In a major breakthrough, the Pimpri Cyber Police have dismantled a high-stakes cyber fraud operation involving a fake share trading app, resulting in a Rs71 lakh loss for a local investor. The investigation spanned over 4,000 km and led to the arrest of four individuals linked to an international cybercrime ring.

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Dinesh Kumar and Kanaram Arrested in Rs 20 Lakh Theft from Barmer

The Chohtan Police in Barmer arrested Dinesh Kumar, a branch manager, and his accomplice Kanaram on Thursday for allegedly stealing Rs 20 lakh from the locker of Light Micro Finance Co. in Barmer. The police recovered Rs 19.05 lakh from the accused during their arrest.

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AI Helps Churu Police Nab Bhagirath in Rs2.73 Cr Heist Case

In a first for Rajasthan, Churu police leveraged advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to solve a high-profile Rs2.73 crore jewellery heist, arresting three members of the notorious Battery Gang from Uttar Pradesh. This groundbreaking use of AI set a new benchmark in crime detection for the state.

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Aakhir Ahmad Wani 2 Others Held in Awantipora Auto Theft

In a swift operation, Awantipora Police have arrested three individuals for their involvement in the theft of an auto-rickshaw from Ghat Tokina, using modern investigative techniques and CCTV footage

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Anil Pardhi Held in Shalarth Scam SIT Nabs Key Officers

In a major breakthrough, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) arrested Anil Pardhi, former Deputy Director of Education, on Wednesday in connection with the Shalarth ID scam, which exposed widespread corruption in government-aided school teacher recruitments.

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Mother-Daughter Duo Arrested in Rs 123 Crore Chit Fund Scam

In a significant development, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of the state crime branch arrested Dwipika Bhanjo (53) and her daughter Tandra Bhanjo (26) in Kolkata on Wednesday, for their alleged involvement in a massive chit fund scam. The scam defrauded approximately 34,000 investors across various states in India and Bangladesh of around Rs 123 crore. The mother-daughter duo allegedly transferred substantial portions of the fraudulently collected funds to undisclosed accounts in Bangladesh and China, according to EOW officers.

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Mayank Mahajan Murder Bhanu Partap Singh Sanjeev Singh and Varun Thakur Arrested

In a breakthrough in the Mayank Mahajan murder case, the Pathankot police have arrested three individuals involved in the crime. The suspects, identified as Sanjeev Singh, Varun Thakur, and Bhanu Partap Singh, were arrested following a thorough investigation.

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Two Arrested for Duping Retired BSF Officer of Rs 24 Lakh in South Delhi

Two men were arrested in South Delhi for allegedly defrauding a retired Border Security Force (BSF) officer of over Rs 24 lakh by luring him with promises of high returns on investments, police said on Wednesday.

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Four Rohingyas Arrested in LB Nagar for Possessing Fake IDs

In a joint operation conducted by the Special Operations Team (SOT) of LB Nagar Zone and the Hayathnagar police, four Rohingyas were arrested for possessing forged Indian identity documents. The operation led to the seizure of several counterfeit IDs, officials confirmed.

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Police Inspectors Husband and Associates Arrested for Job Scam

The Crime Branch police have filed a case against the husband of a Police Inspector (PI) and his two associates for allegedly cheating, forgery, and duping numerous youths seeking overseas employment. The accused—Ajay Shirodkar, Sanket Shirodkar, and Avesh Kakodkar—are charged with various offences, including cheating, forgery, human trafficking, criminal conspiracy, and criminal intimidation under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023. Although the accused are currently on the run, they remain under surveillance, according to a police officer.

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Dwipika and Tandra Bhanjo Held in Rs123 Cr Ponzi Scam

In a major development in the multi-crore Ponzi scam, the Odisha Police’s Economic Offences Wing (EOW) arrested Dwipika Bhanjo and her daughter Tandra Bhanjo from Kolkata. The arrests were made in connection with fraudulent investment schemes that duped over 34,000 investors, including some from Bangladesh, with promised high monthly returns.

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Surajit Choudhury Among 7 Held in Assam Theft Crackdown

In a significant operation across Assam, police have arrested seven individuals involved in multiple theft cases. Among those detained is Surajit Choudhury (21), a repeat offender who was out on bail just a day before his latest arrest.

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Saundarya Yogi Held in Guwahati Car Theft Fraud Case

In a significant breakthrough, Dispur Police in Guwahati have busted a major car theft racket with the arrest of Saundarya Yogi, a resident of Panjabari. Yogi is accused of fraudulently renting cars and then selling them to unsuspecting buyers.

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Sajid Ali, Amin Sheikh Held in Rs5.42L Drug Bust in Nagpur

In a major crackdown, Crime Branch Unit 5 of Nagpur Police arrested two drug peddlers — Sajid Ali alias Sajju Hafeez Ali (38) and Sheikh Amin Sheikh Rashid (31) — for possessing 90.44 grams of mephedrone (MD), a banned synthetic drug, valued at Rs5.42 lakh.

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Zahoor Dar 2 Others Held in Pulwama Drug Seizure

In a continuing crackdown on drug trafficking, Pulwama Police arrested three drug peddlers and detained two drug consumers in separate operations across Pulwama and Awantipora.

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Bazid Khan Nabbed in Gujarat for Delhi Drug Case

Delhi Police have arrested Bazid Khan (24), a proclaimed offender wanted in a narcotics case, from Morbi, Gujarat. Khan, a resident of Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, had been evading arrest since May 2023 and was declared a proclaimed offender by a Delhi court in February 2024. A reward of Rs25,000 had been announced for information leading to his capture.

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Vikas Jhorar Linked to Drug Arms Network in Rajasthan

In a major breakthrough, police in Rajasthan have uncovered an extensive drug and arms smuggling network operating across Sriganganagar, Hanumangarh, and the Fazilka district. The racket is allegedly being directed by Vikas Jhorar, a native of Umewala village in Hanumangarh, who is believed to be hiding abroad.

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Manoj Alias Rocky Arrested in Delhi Dacoity Murder Case

Delhi Police have arrested Manoj alias Rocky, a 33-year-old man, in connection with a dacoity and murder case in Ashok Vihar, Delhi. Manoj was apprehended in Ghaziabad on May 15 after evading arrest for several months.

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Four Arrested in Ghaziabad Robbery 4.5 kg Silver Recovered

In a major breakthrough, four suspected robbers were arrested by the Ghaziabad Police following an encounter near Tronica City on Wednesday morning. The group, who had been involved in a robbery at a jewelry store in Ghaziabad last month, was apprehended after a gunfight with police, during which two of the suspects were injured.

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Bobby Jangam Arrested for Brutal Murder of Wife in Ahmedabad

A man, Bobby Jangam, brutally murdered his wife, Reena Rajendra Verma, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on May 20, over suspicions of an illicit relationship. After committing the crime, Bobby fled to Mumbai, where he was apprehended just one hour later by Pant Nagar police, thanks to a tip-off from Gujarat Police.

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Jakir Ali Mallik Arrested for Gold Scam Defrauded 29 Victims

A man, Jakir Ali Mallik, who had been deceiving people with promises of custom-made gold ornaments, was apprehended by the Hubballi Town Police after a lengthy pursuit that lasted 15 days. Jakir, a resident of West Bengal, had tricked several victims, including Sadik Ahmed Gadavale, into giving him valuable gold and cash for the creation of personalized gold jewelry, only to disappear once the items were handed over.

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Vinay Durgachari and Nayaz Arrested in Swatis Murder Case

In a significant development in the murder case of Swati Byadgi, the police have arrested three individuals—Nayaz, Vinay, and Durgachari—in connection with the crime. The trio allegedly conspired to murder Swati after her relationship with Nayaz ended.

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Mohammad Arif Yusuf Khan Arrested in Rs 5.39 Crore Online Fraud

In a major breakthrough, the South Cyber Region Police have arrested Mohammad Arif Yusuf Khan, a 50-year-old man from Dongri, in connection with a Rs 5.39 crore online investment fraud targeting a woman in South Mumbai.

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Four Drug Peddlers Arrested in Coimbatore with 150 Pills and Syringes

In a significant drug bust, Coimbatore police arrested four drug peddlers on Tuesday, seizing 150 pills and four syringes from their possession. The arrested individuals were identified as Abbas, Mani, Vishnu, and Abdul Samad. Police officials confirmed that all four are habitual offenders involved in the illegal drug trade.

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Srinagar Police Arrest Two Drug Peddlers Seize Contraband Substances

As part of its ongoing crackdown on illegal narcotics, Srinagar police have arrested two drug peddlers and seized a substantial quantity of contraband substances from their possession.

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Gulshana and Sahil Hameed Held in Kashmir Drug Busts

In a continued crackdown on narcotics, Jammu and Kashmir Police arrested two drug peddlers, including a woman, in separate operations in Bijbehara and Srinagar, recovering significant quantities of contraband substances.

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Sana Ullah Others Held in Rs25.85 Lakh ATM Theft in Dimapur

The Dimapur Police have arrested five individuals in connection with the ATM theft of Rs25.85 lakh from a booth in Half Nagarjan, which occurred during the early hours of February 20, 2025.

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Shiva Nabbed in Bengaluru for 11 House Thefts

The Byadarahalli police on Monday arrested Shiva (35), a habitual offender linked to at least 11 house break-ins across Bengaluru. Shiva, along with his associates Jagga (35) and Vivek (30), was apprehended following a lead from CCTV footage related to a recent gold theft case.

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Pankaj Taslim Nabbed in Delhis Rs13 Lakh Bike Theft Racket

Under the recently launched ‘Operation Bullet’, the Delhi Police have busted a high-value bike theft ring with the recovery of 10 stolen motorcycles worth nearly Rs13 lakh, including six Royal Enfield Bullets. The operation also led to the arrest of two repeat offenders, unravelling a series of thefts across Delhi and adjoining Haryana.

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Lovepreet Singh Family Booked in Dowry Torture Case

The Shahkot police have registered a dowry harassment case against Lovepreet Singh, a native of Kherra village in Ludhiana currently residing in Austria, along with his mother Kulwindar Kaur and father Pritam Pal.

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Daler Summit and Satpal Held for Heroin Use in Nakodar

In a continued crackdown on drug abuse, the Nakodar police have arrested three individuals for allegedly consuming heroin. According to Station House Officer Aman Saini, the arrests were made following targeted checks in the area.

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Two Arrested for Drug Smuggling in Bengaluru Varun and Prabhu

The Prohibition and Excise Department has arrested two individuals, Varun and Prabhu Chaitanya, both of whom had pursued higher education in the United Kingdom, for their involvement in smuggling narcotics. Along with their associate Kiran, the trio had been trafficking MDMA and OG Kush, which they received from a Nigerian national based in Bengaluru, and sold to local customers.

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Brahandev Yadav Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Udupi

A man has been arrested in Udupi for allegedly trafficking and selling drugs in a public area. The accused, 37-year-old Brahandev Yadav, a native of Bihar, was caught by local authorities.

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Sukhwindar Singh and Jagdeep Singh Arrested in Drug Excise Cases

The Shahkot police have successfully arrested a proclaimed offender (PO) who had been absconding for several years. The accused, identified as Sukhwindar Singh, alias Sukha, hails from Lattianwal village in Kapurthala and was wanted in connection with a drug peddling case.

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