Dhubri Police Busts Fraudulent Scheme Exploiting Women – Akram Hussain Laskar Arrested
Dhubri police have uncovered a massive scam that exploited thousands of women under the guise of the “Support India Development Program” in the Halghora region near Dhubri town. The fraudulent operation, which began in January, ran as a deceptive chain business, preying on vulnerable women.
Nurpur Police Arrest Drug Peddling Couple, Parshotam Lal & Savita
On Saturday evening, the Nurpur police arrested a couple involved in drug peddling after a successful raid in Chhanni village. Acting on reliable information, a police team seized 15.19 grams of heroin and Rs 24,700 in drug money from the possession of Parshotam Lal, also known as Tona, and his partner Savita.
Gurugram Police Arrest Four for Murder of 21-Year-Old Pranav Kumar
The Gurugram police have arrested four individuals for allegedly murdering a 21-year-old man, Pranav Kumar, and attempting to destroy evidence to cover up the crime. The incident occurred on the night of February 16-17, when police received information about a body found in a secluded area near Begumpur Khatola village. Authorities, including forensic teams, fingerprint experts, and a dog squad, rushed to the scene for investigation. The body was sent to the mortuary for identification.
DGGI Busts Rs 700 Crore GST Evasion Scam in Rajasthan – 7 Arrested
In a significant crackdown on GST evasion, the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI) has uncovered a massive Rs 700 crore tax fraud in Rajasthan, exposing a widespread scam within the scrap trading and iron goods industry. The Jaipur Zonal Unit of DGGI carried out raids across 15 locations, including Jaipur, Bhilwara, Sikar, and Udaipur, leading to the arrest of seven individuals involved in the racket.
Four Arrested for Running Fraudulent Call Centre in Borivli, Targeting US Citizens
The Crime Branch (Unit 12) arrested four individuals on Saturday for running a fraudulent call centre in Borivli (West) that targeted US citizens. The suspects allegedly deceived victims by offering fake computer software repairs. Police took action after receiving a tip-off about the illegal operations taking place on the third floor of Arpan Apartment, a partially completed building located at Amarkant Jha Marg, Vajira Naka, Borivali West.
Four Arrested in Salem for Running Ponzi Scheme, Cheating Investors of Crores
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) police in Salem have arrested four trustees, including the founders of the St. Mother Theresa Humanitarian Charitable Trust, for allegedly deceiving investors and cheating them out of several crores of rupees. The arrest came after the EOW took suo motu cognisance of an investment scheme run by the trust.
Goa Police Arrest 25-Year-Old for Running Fake Hotel Website Scam
In a significant crackdown on cyber fraud, Goa police arrested Lalit Khare, a 25-year-old man from Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly operating a nationwide fake hotel website racket. The accused was apprehended in Morena, MP, after a complaint was filed by the general manager of a beach resort in Salcete, Goa. The resort reported a fraudulent website using its name to scam tourists.
Gang Members Arrested for Robbing Govt Officer in Cuttack
The Commissionerate police in Cuttack’s Choudwar arrested three individuals on Sunday, who were part of a gang involved in robbing a government officer last month. The accused were identified as Trilochan Samantaray (29), Siba Prasad Das (36), and Kanha alias Aditya Kumar Behera (24). Samantaray and Behera are from Kendrapada’s Rajnagar area, while Das is from Sundargarh district.
Yerawada Police Arrest 3 Robbery Suspects in Swift Action
The Yerawada Police, led by Senior Police Inspector Ravindra Shelke, successfully arrested three individuals in connection with a robbery case following a swift response and strategic action. The incident occurred when a police team on night patrol received a tip-off about suspicious individuals robbing passersby on Sangamwadi Road on February 17, 2025.
Rohit Puri Arrested for Stealing Ornaments from Durga Mata Temple
A man was arrested on Saturday for stealing several gold and silver ornaments from the Durga Mata temple in Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir. According to police reports, unidentified thieves had struck the temple located in Ramnagar on Friday and made off with three gold items and two silver ones.
Budgam Police Arrest Two Drug Peddlers, Recover Cannabis from Their Possession
In a significant operation, police in Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir, arrested two drug peddlers and seized a large quantity of cannabis.
Ramesh Salunke Arrested for Impersonating FDA Officer in Powai Scam
In a swift action, Powai police arrested 31-year-old Ramesh Salunke for attempting to extort money from a wine shop owner by impersonating a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officer. Salunke, a driver from Kandivali East, allegedly used a forged FDA identity card to deceive the shop owner, Kiran Patel.
Faizan Shaikh Arrested for Road Rage Murder of IT Professional Shivkumar Sharma in Navi Mumbai
The Navi Mumbai Crime Branch Unit-3 successfully arrested Faizan Shaikh (22), the primary accused in the road rage killing of 45-year-old IT professional Shivkumar Sharma in Kharghar. The incident occurred on February 2, when Sharma, while returning home on his bike, was confronted by two men who accused him of overtaking their bike dangerously.
Hyderabad Police Arrest 18 in Major Cyber Fraud Operation Across India
In a major cybercrime bust, the Hyderabad City Cyber Crimes Unit arrested 18 individuals involved in a wide range of fraudulent activities across India, including 319 cases of cyber fraud. This operation, which was led by Hyderabad Police Commissioner C.V. Anand, saw the arrest of suspects from Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, and other states, with a total of Rs6.94 crore defrauded from victims.
Cybercrime Crackdown Leads to Arrests of 23 Fraudsters Across India
In a significant operation led by Hyderabad’s Cybercrime Department, police have arrested 23 individuals from various states for their involvement in financial fraud networks. These fraudsters, hailing from Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh, were linked to 30 fraud cases in Telangana and a total of 359 cases across India. The criminals collectively swindled an amount of Rs5.2 crore from victims.
Jaipur NCB Seizes Narcotic Drugs Worth Rs14 Lakh, Arrests One
In a significant crackdown on narcotic drugs, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) conducted a raid in Jaipur on Tuesday, leading to the seizure of narcotic tablets and capsules worth Rs14 lakh. Acting on a tip-off received via the Manas portal, the NCB gathered intelligence and executed a strategic operation at Agarwal Medical and General Store in Nawal Vihar.
Gurugram Police Arrest Eight Women from Madhya Pradesh’s Kadiya Gang for Theft
In a significant breakthrough, the Gurugram police arrested eight women from Madhya Pradesh’s notorious Kadiya gang, which has been involved in thefts at crowded locations. The police recovered Rs3,790 from the accused women. The arrests followed a complaint from a woman, who reported the theft of her purse, containing money and important documents, at the Sector 14 market on February 14.
72 Year Old Shikharchand Jain Arrested for Illegally Selling Tenants Rooms in Mumbai
In a shocking development, a 72-year-old man, Shikharchand Hanumantraj Jain, was arrested by the police on Wednesday for illegally selling rooms that belonged to his tenants in a dilapidated building located in South Mumbai. Jain, a partner in Rishi Enterprises, reportedly sold the rooms for around Rs 2.80 crore.
Hemant Pratap Singh Bundela Arrested for Impersonating IPS Officer
A man posing as an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer was apprehended in the Jalesar area, according to an official statement on Sunday.Read More
Assam CM’s Targeting of Educationist Mahbubul Hoque Raises Concerns
The latest in a series of attacks on Muslims in Assam involves the detention of educationist Mahbubul Hoque, the Chancellor of the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM), on charges related to alleged irregularities in a school he runs. Hoque was picked up by the police and the Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police on Friday. However, no formal charges have been framed against him regarding allegations of abetting cheating during the +2 examination.
Five Lawyers and Two Court Employees Arrested in Heirship Certificate Scam
In the forged heirship certificate scam uncovered in December last year, five lawyers and two court employees have now been arrested, with more individuals under investigation. The accused are alleged to have misappropriated Rs 66 lakh in court fees, with authorities recovering Rs 62 lakh of the stolen amount. The scam has prompted further scrutiny, and additional arrests are anticipated.
HDFC Bank’s Udaipur Branch Assistant Manager Arrested in Embezzlement Scam
In a significant development, Abhishek Sarkar, the assistant manager of HDFC Bank’s Udaipur branch, was arrested in connection with an alleged customer fund embezzlement case. The arrest follows mounting pressure from media coverage and customer protests highlighting irregularities within the bank.
3 More Arrested in Badal Shill Murder Case in Tripura
A team from the Rajnagar PR Bari Police Station in Tripura arrested three additional suspects in connection with the murder of Badal Shill, a CPI(M) candidate for the South Tripura Zilla Parishad. The arrests were made on Monday night following a raid in Gauranga Bazar and Bhairab Nagar. Bishu Das, Babul Das, and Jageshwar Das were taken into custody, making it six out of the seven accused apprehended so far.
Shahid Mia and Faichal Mia Arrested in Human Trafficking Case
In a significant operation carried out by the Agartala Government Railway Police (GRP), in collaboration with the Border Security Force (BSF) and State Police, two individuals were arrested on Monday for their alleged involvement in a human trafficking network. The suspects, identified as Shahid Mia (33) and Faichal Mia (19), were apprehended in the Mati Nagar area of Sonamura.
Murder Suspect Hossain Ahmed Arrested After Seven Years in Agartala
In a significant breakthrough, the New Capital Complex (NCC) police in Agartala have successfully arrested a suspect in a brutal murder case after seven years. The incident, which occurred on June 5, 2018, involved the brutal hacking death of Rezaul Hossain, a youth from the minority community, in the Bholanand Pally area of Agartala.
Sujoy Ghosh and Debabrata Saha Arrested for Theft at Agartala Smart Bazaar
In a significant development, Sujoy Ghosh and Debabrata Saha were arrested and produced before the court on Friday, following charges of theft at Agartala Smart Bazaar.
Bangladeshi National Sarif Mondal Arrested in Coochbehar
In a significant operation, the Special Task Force (STF) of the West Bengal Police arrested Sarif Mondal, a 64-year-old Bangladeshi national, in Coochbehar on Saturday. Mondal, also known by the alias Ali, had illegally entered India from Bangladesh and was engaged in fraudulent activities.
Bangladeshi National Arrested in South Dinajpur for Fake Aadhar Card
A Bangladeshi national was arrested by police in South Dinajpur on Saturday night after living in the area for almost a year under a fake identity. The man, identified as Rabiul Islam, had been residing in the Kumarganj region, where he was found to have forged an Aadhar card to conceal his true nationality.
Nazmul Hossain Arrested in Agartala for Human Trafficking
In a significant operation by the Agartala Government Railway Police (GRP), Nazmul Hossain, a resident of Matinagar, Sonamura, was arrested on charges of human trafficking. The arrest was part of a coordinated effort involving the Sonamura police and the Border Security Force (BSF).
Bijoy Debbarma Arrested for the Murder of His Brother Amitabh
In a devastating turn of events, Bijoy Debbarma was arrested by the Melaghar police for the murder of his younger brother, Amitabh Bachchan Debbarma. The tragic incident unfolded on the evening of February 22, 2025, in the Taibandal Dhanmura area.
GRP Arrests Suspected Human Trafficker Raju Mia in Agartala
In a significant breakthrough, the Government Railway Police (GRP) arrested a suspected human trafficker, Raju Mia, from the Belabar area in Agartala city on Friday. The arrest was part of an ongoing investigation into human trafficking, which led authorities to identify the suspect as being involved in facilitating illegal border crossings.
14 Arrested in Rs 4 Crore Scam, Including 4 Directors of ReCreate Future India
On Sunday, the Salem city police arrested 14 individuals, including four directors of a private firm, for deceiving the public and swindling approximately Rs 4 crore. The directors, identified as M Rajesh (35) of Tiruvannamalai, G Rajesh (35) of Kallakurichi, Sathyabama (32), and Haribaskar (40) of Dharmapuri, had established a private firm called ReCreate Future India two years ago.
Joint Operation in Kochi Seizes Drugs, 13 Arrested in Narcotics Crackdown
A coordinated, multi-agency joint inspection was carried out in Kochi city on Sunday to tackle the rampant abuse and sale of narcotic substances. The operation was conducted by the city police, excise department, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), customs, railway police, and a dog squad.
Parwanoo Police Arrest Elderly Couple for Possessing 434 Grams of Marijuana
On Sunday evening, Parwanoo police arrested two elderly individuals, Rajwanti (62), a local resident, and Lalu Prasad (70), a migrant from Ghosi Tehsil, Uttar Pradesh, for possessing 434 grams of marijuana. The arrest took place during a routine patrol in the Taksaal area, near Kali Mitti.
BJP Councillor Udaybhan Singh Arrested in SP Worker’s Murder Case
In a significant development, BJP councillor Udaybhan Singh (alias Lallan Singh) was arrested in connection with the murder of Samajwadi Party (SP) worker Om Prakash Singh (45) following a police encounter. The murder occurred in broad daylight on July 19 in Parsapur town.
Yusuf Azam Arrested in Rs 8 Crore Drug Seizure Operation in Lucknow
Yusuf Azam, a 43-year-old man from Mahmood Nagar Chowk, Lucknow, was arrested on April 8 after a large-scale operation uncovered illicit substances worth Rs 8 crore. Authorities also seized 6.5 lakh tablets of tramadol, over 44,000 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup, and significant evidence, including documents and mobile phones.
Hyderabad Police Arrest Thakur Sachin Singh in Drug Smuggling Case
In a significant drug bust, the Hyderabad Special Operations Team (SOT) and local police arrested five drug peddlers on charges of smuggling marijuana from Visakhapatnam to Uttar Pradesh and Mumbai. The operation took place on Tuesday at Rajendranagar.
