Cyber Fraud Crackdown Anshuman Sharma, 6 Others Held
The Cyber Crime unit of the Crime Branch arrested seven individuals on Monday in connection with multiple fraud cases, including a fake website targeting religious pilgrims and high-value investment frauds.
Arvind Dham’s INR5.5B Assets Attached by ED
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally attached properties valued at Rs5.5 billion (USD 65.4 million) owned by the Amtek Group, its promoter Arvind Dham, and others under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). The action was taken by the ED’s zonal office in Gurugram, Haryana.
Naharlagun Police Arrest Drug Addict and Two Peddlers
On Sunday, a drug addict, was arrested by the Naharlagun police near the Kankar Nallah Bridge. The operation, led by Officer-in-Charge K Dev from the Naharlagun Police Station, was carried out under the supervision of Naharlagun SP Mihin Gambo and SDPO Rishi Longdo. According to a senior police official, the arrest occurred after the addict revealed the source of the drugs during interrogation.
Noida Police Arrest Prashant Kumar Gupta for Impersonating TTE in Scam
A sophisticated scam came to light in Noida after the police arrested Prashant Kumar Gupta, a 34-year-old man accused of swindling several people by impersonating a railway employee. Gupta, who has been charged with fraud, used forged documents to deceive victims into believing he could help them secure government jobs and arms licenses.
Three Men Arrested for Armed Robbery at Senior Advocate’s House
Police in Karur have arrested three men in connection with an armed robbery that occurred last week at the house of senior advocate K Arumugam, aged 71. The men were apprehended after a swift investigation, and the stolen cash and gold ornaments were recovered.
16-Year-Old Detained in Gomtinagar Double Murder Case
On Monday, police detained a 16-year-old youth in connection with the double murder that took place in Gomtinagar on the night of April 19. The victims, identified as Ram Saware and Mukesh Kumar Rawat (alias Nanhu), were allegedly killed following a violent altercation with the accused.
26-Year-Old Murder Case Solved: Father Arrested for Killing 6-Month-Old
The Sri Sathya Sai district police have successfully solved a 26-year-old murder case involving the death of a six-month-old baby. On Monday, November 25, authorities apprehended Golla Tippeswamy, a 55-year-old farmer, who was accused of murdering his infant son over suspicions regarding the child’s paternity.
Nigerian Actor Patrik Arrested in Delhi Drug Bust
In a significant drug trafficking crackdown, the Delhi Police on Monday arrested a Nigerian national, Patrik, who previously appeared in several Bollywood films. The 47-year-old actor, originally from Abia state, Nigeria, was detained along with an accomplice, Shashikant Ravindra Prabhu from Maharashtra.
Maheshwar Malik, Mandeep Singh Held in Odisha Drug Bust
Odisha Police achieved a major breakthrough in their crackdown on drug trafficking after seizing over five quintals of cannabis hidden in a truck near Bhubaneswar. The operation, led by the Special Crime Unit and Khandagiri Police, was based on a tip-off regarding suspicious transport activity.
Vimal Garia Held for Rs4 Lakh Airline Ticket Hacking Scam
In a case highlighting growing cybercrime threats, Azad Maidan police have arrested a 19-year-old man from Uttarakhand for allegedly hacking into the online systems of a private travel agency and fraudulently booking flight tickets worth Rs4 lakh.
Raviraj Rivonkar, Others Held in Rs23 Lakh Goa Drug Raids
In a major crackdown on narcotics, Goa Police arrested three individuals and seized drugs worth Rs23 lakh in two separate raids conducted over the weekend.
Sadiq Shaikh, Others Arrested in Rs8 Crore Mephedrone Factory Bust
In a significant drug bust, the Sakinaka police raided a mephedrone manufacturing factory in Vasai and seized drugs worth Rs8 crore. Three individuals were arrested, and the mastermind, Kaluram Chaudhary, remains on the run.
Nehaa Malik’s House Help Arrested in Rs 34 Lakh Jewellery Theft
Shehnaz Shaikh, the house help of model and actress Nehaa Malik, was arrested by Amboli police on Monday in connection with the theft of jewellery worth Rs 34.49 lakh from the actress’s residence in Andheri West.
Nirmal Malik Arrested for Major Burglary in Delhi’s Defence Colony
In a breakthrough for the Delhi Police, Nirmal Malik, a domestic servant, was arrested in Bengaluru for his involvement in a high-profile burglary in Defence Colony. The burglary occurred last year, with gold jewellery and cash worth approximately Rs 80 lakh stolen from a residence.
Shiv Volve Arrested for Stabbing His Younger Brothers in Nagpur
In a disturbing incident on Sunday, a 30-year-old man, Shiv Volve, was arrested after he stabbed his two younger brothers, Nikhil and Sumeet, in Nagpur. The attack, which occurred in Gond Mohalla, stemmed from a family dispute, with the three siblings reportedly having frequent arguments, often fueled by alcohol consumption.
Five Men Arrested for Cyber Fraud, Duping Engineer of Rs 3.4 Lakh
Five young men were arrested across Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh for their involvement in defrauding a Mumbai-based engineer of Rs 3.4 lakh in a task fraud scheme. The accused have been linked to numerous cyber frauds across different states, with an estimated total amount of Rs 30 crore defrauded from citizens.
Mohammed Shaikh, Imtiyaz Memon Held in Malad Theft Case
The Malad Police have arrested two men involved in a mobile phone theft and resale racket operating in the Malvani area. The primary accused, Mohammed Faheed Siraj Shaikh (26), is notorious for sneaking into homes through open doors and stealing valuables. He was arrested for stealing three mobile phones from a residence in Malad.
Assam Police Bust Inamul Hussain-Led Bike Theft Racket
In a major operation, Assam Police have busted an interstate vehicle theft racket, arresting 11 individuals, including mastermind Inamul Hussain from Goalpara, who facilitated the transfer of stolen motorcycles to Manipur.
Sheikh Aslam Among Six Held in Sribhumi Mobile Theft Racket
In a major breakthrough, Nilambazar Police have dismantled a large-scale mobile phone theft racket operating in Sribhumi, believed to be linked to criminal networks in West Bengal. Six individuals were arrested during a late-night operation near the railway gate area, where authorities seized a trove of stolen mobile phones and accessories.
Shailesh Chaudhary, 6 Others Held in Instagram Gaming Scam
In a significant cybercrime breakthrough, the State Cyber Crime Cell of the CID (Crime) has arrested seven individuals involved in a large-scale Instagram gaming application scam. The group allegedly lured users by offering in-game coins and then extorted money under false legal threats.
Sadiq Salim & Siraj Sultan Arrested in Rs8 Crore MD Drug Bust
On April 24, Sakinaka Police successfully apprehended Sadiq Salim Shaikh (28) with 53 grams of Mephedrone (MD), which led to further investigations revealing the involvement of Siraj Sultan Panjwani (57), who was arrested soon after. The authorities believe the operation was part of a larger drug trafficking network.
Christina & Feroze Arrested in Rs1.5 Crore Hybrid Ganja Seizure
On Wednesday night, the Excise Commission in Alappuzha made a significant drug bust, arresting Christina Sultan, also known as Tasleema Sultan from Chennai, and Feroze from Mannancherry for trafficking Rs1.5 crore worth of hybrid ganja. The authorities also seized the car used by the duo to transport the drugs.
T Dhayanand Arrested for Two Thefts in Trichy’s Thillai Nagar
A 19-year-old youth, T Dhayanand, a resident of Woraiyur, was arrested by the Thillai Nagar police in Trichy city for committing two thefts in the same locality on consecutive nights.
Four Army Deserters Arrested at Kolkata Airport for QNet Link
In a major crackdown, four Indian Army deserters were arrested at Kolkata Airport while returning from Dubai, after being tracked for months by military intelligence. The arrests were made based on an official “apprehension roll” issued against them.
Deepali Parab Arrested in Goa Multi-Crore Investment Scam
In a significant development, the Goa Crime Branch on Tuesday arrested Deepali Parab (42), a Mumbai resident and wife of prime accused Myron Rodrigues, in connection with a multi-crore investment scam that duped numerous investors with promises of high returns.
Rajasekhar Arrested for Murdering Parents in Tractor Incident
In a shocking incident, Pandranki Rajasekhar (age unknown) was arrested for the murder of his parents, Pandranki Appalanaidu and Pandranki Jayamma, in a brutal attack in Challavani Thota village, Pusapatirega Mandal. The Bhogapuram CI, G. Ramakrishna, apprehended Rajasekhar on April 28 near Chodamma Agraharam Junction, following a detailed investigation led by DSP M. Srinivasa Rao
Bengal STF Arrests Two More in Double Murder Case of Father and Son
The Bengal STF made two crucial arrests in the double murder case of Harogabindo Das (70) and his son Chandan Das (40), who were killed in Jafrabad on April 12. The arrests of Ajfarul Sheikh and Monirul Sheikh bring the total number of arrests to seven, according to sources in the SIT investigating the violence in Murshidabad following protests against amendments to the waqf act.
Five Arrested in Connection with Firozabad BSP Leader’s Murder
On Monday, Firozabad police arrested five people in connection with the murder of Pappu Kushwaha, a local BSP leader and former Zila Panchayat member. SP City Ravi Shankar Prasad confirmed that the 50-year-old victim was stabbed and shot while riding his motorcycle through Mohammadabad village under the jurisdiction of Tundla police station on Saturday.
Manipur Police Arrest Inaocha Khaidem for Alleged Domestic Violence
Manipur police have apprehended Inaocha Khaidem in connection with the brutal torture of his 21-year-old wife, Nengneihoi. The arrest was made following the filing of a First Information Report (FIR) at the women’s police station in Churachandpur district.
Pardhan, 3 Others Held in Rs 50 Lakh Kailash Colony Heist
The Delhi Police have arrested four individuals, including a woman, for their involvement in a high-profile burglary in South Delhi’s Kailash Colony, where cash and jewellery worth over Rs50 lakh were stolen.
Bhajan Singer Shiv, Lover Rekha Arrested for Wife’s Murder in Ajmer
A 33-year-old bhajan singer, identified as Shiv, and his 30-year-old lover Rekha were arrested on Thursday in connection with the alleged murder of his 24-year-old pregnant wife, Shobha Devi. The murder occurred on April 13 in Dodhiyana village, Ajmer.
Ajmer Police Seize 1.9kg Opium, Arrest Two on Nasirabad-Kishangarh Highway
On Saturday, Ajmer Police seized 1.9 kilograms of opium from a car traveling on the Nasirabad-Kishangarh highway. The car, which had a Jodhpur registration number, was heading from Nasirabad towards Jaipur when it was stopped for a routine check.
Four Drug Smugglers Arrested in Mohali, 211g Heroin Seized
In a major drug bust on April 25, Mohali Police arrested four individuals involved in drug smuggling and seized a substantial amount of illegal drugs, money, and weapons. The operation resulted in the recovery of 211 grams of heroin, Rs 8.1 lakh in drug money, two illegal firearms, 16 live rounds, and two vehicles.
Dera Bassi Police Demolish Illegal Structure Linked to Drug Smuggler Salim Khan
In a significant move against drug trafficking, Dera Bassi police demolished an illegal structure belonging to alleged drug smuggler Salim Khan on Monday. The structure, built on one bigha of panchayat land in Amlala village, was identified as part of his illegal activities.
Kochi Customs Arrest Malappuram Resident for Smuggling 5.5kg Hybrid Ganja
In a significant drug bust, the Commissionerate of Customs (Preventive) unit has thwarted an attempt to smuggle 5.5kg of hybrid ganja through Kochi airport, arresting Shibu A K, a resident of Malappuram. Shibu was scheduled to fly to Ras-Al-Khaimah in the UAE on Thursday when the authorities intercepted him at the airport’s departure hall.
Delhi Police Bust Fake Identity Card Racket, Arrest Three Including Ashish
In a major breakthrough, the Central District Police successfully dismantled a large-scale fake identity card racket and arrested three individuals involved in forging documents and illegally updating Aadhaar details using impersonated biometric data.
Police Arrest Karan Singh and Manoj Kumar for Jewellery and Cash Theft in Mauli Jagran
In a swift response to a burglary case, police arrested two individuals for stealing gold and silver jewellery and Rs 20 lakh in cash from the residence of Rakesh Kumar, a goldsmith from Mauli Jagran.
Manipal Police Arrest Manjunath Narateli, Two Others in Theft Case
In a breakthrough operation, Manipal police arrested three individuals for their involvement in two thefts that occurred within the Manipal police station limits on the night of October 31, 2024.