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Karnataka police investigates murder of former DGP Om Prakash, wife arrested
The investigation follows an argument that escalated during lunch, with their daughter present.
Published on Apr 22, 2025 04:39 PM IST
PTI |
Man arrested for impersonating police officer to extort money
As per the information received, crime branch sleuths laid a trap and arrested Hamid Afsar Khan (30) resident of Pathare Wasti, Loni Kalbhor
Published on Apr 21, 2025 06:34 AM IST
Two arrested in daylight robbery case
The arrested have been identified as Rajesh alias Raju Galphade and Shyam Sheshrao Shinde of Landewadi in Bhosari
Published on Apr 19, 2025 06:00 AM IST
Retired teacher loses ₹1.72 cr to cyber frauds
A 61-year-old retired teacher lost ₹1.72 crore to cyber fraudsters posing as police, who used threats to extort money over a month-long scam.
Published on Apr 16, 2025 09:34 AM IST
Vinay Dalvi
Goa police seize 4.3 kg cocaine, arrest 3 people including husband, wife
Goa’s previous highest drug haul in terms of value was made on March 8 this year when Crime Branch intercepted a consignment of hydroponically grown weed worth ₹11.67 crore
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 04:31 PM IST
Gerard de Souza
Delhi Police nabs ex-army soldier wanted in wife's murder since 1989
The man was arrested on May 31, 1989 for strangulating his wife to death and burning her and was later sentenced to life imprisonment.
Published on Apr 15, 2025 06:35 AM IST
Man wanted in WB for murder arrested in Bandra
MUMBAI: A 34-year-old man, Rabiul Mia, wanted for a murder in West Bengal, was arrested by Mumbai police. He confessed to the crime and will be handed over to West Bengal police.
Published on Apr 13, 2025 07:20 AM IST
Vinay Dalvi
Former deputy superintendent of land records arrested in Madh CRZ fraud
Meena Pandre, 50, was posted at the Bandra office from 2011 - 2014, and was in charge of the documents that were manipulated
Published on Apr 08, 2025 07:26 AM IST
Manish Kumar Pathak
Crime branch arrests five with 7 pistols, 21 live rounds
As two of the arrested accused hail from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh, the police suspect they could have links with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang
Published on Apr 04, 2025 07:38 AM IST
Manish Kumar Pathak
Delhi Police probes female student for allegedly forging SSC exam scores
As per an FIR, the marksheet submitted by the student on July 20, 2022, for a re-evaluation was allegedly fabricated. Check details below.
Published on Apr 03, 2025 04:33 PM IST
ANI | , New Delhi
Missing 3-yr-old found dead
Regular disputes between the mother of the deceased girl and the wife of the accused, along with the accused’s ₹42,000-loss in mobile gaming, were key motives behind the murder, said police
Published on Mar 28, 2025 06:50 AM IST
Panchkula: Liquor smuggler arrested with 840 bottles
Police seized 70 boxes containing the illicit liquor bottles from the accused, identified as Manish, 30.According to police, Manish was operating on a smuggling route, purchasing liquor in Chandigarh and then distributing it in Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh.
Published on Mar 25, 2025 10:02 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Panchkula
Odisha Police Crime Branch reopens Naba Das murder case: Minister
Odisha Police Crime Branch reopens Naba Das murder case: Minister
Updated on Mar 18, 2025 05:55 PM IST
PTI |
Two held in Pimpri for online betting during India-Australia cricket match
Pimpri police arrested two suspects for illegal betting during a raid, seizing ₹1.62 lakh in cash and mobile phones linked to the Cricket Betting Guru app.
Published on Mar 06, 2025 06:04 AM IST
Gang member who sent 80 Indians abroad on bogus documents arrested
Roshan Bhaskar Dudhwadkar, a resident of Andheri East, was allegedly part of a gang that helped Indians travel to USA, Canada and Europe with fake passports and visas in exchange for ₹30-50 lakh
Published on Mar 02, 2025 07:46 AM IST
Vinay Dalvi
Andekar murder case: 1,700-page charge sheet filed against 21 accused
The dispute began when the Pune Municipal Corporation’s encroachment department took action against a general store in the Nana Peth area owned by Sanjivani Komkar
Published on Feb 15, 2025 06:16 AM IST
SIT to investigate Kerala CSR fund scam case
The probe, to be led by an 80-member unit headed by Crime Branch superintendent of police MJ Sojan, will delve into the 34 cases registered across police stations in Kerala
Published on Feb 11, 2025 08:08 AM IST
Saif Ali Khan stabbing: How did Mumbai Police trace accused after 2 misfires?
The Mumbai Police found that the accused had met a labour contractor in Worli Kolivada, the man who later helped them trace down the attacker.
Published on Jan 19, 2025 01:50 PM IST
‘Complete failure’: Mumbai crime branch alleges delayed alert from Bandra police
Bandra police's failure to act swiftly after Saif Ali Khan's attack allowed the suspect to escape, raising concerns over their response protocols, sources said.
Updated on Jan 18, 2025 12:35 PM IST
Megha Sood
Saif Ali Khan stabbed: Was attacker hiding inside actor's house?
Saif Ali Khan's employee reportedly confronted the attacker, who then assaulted her, prompting the actor to intervene.
Published on Jan 16, 2025 01:19 PM IST
Delhi Police nabs key Gogi-Karalia gang member for extortion calls from abroad
Delhi Police nabs key Gogi-Karalia gang member for extortion calls from abroad
Published on Jan 13, 2025 06:51 PM IST
PTI |
2 held for tying up and robbing 80-yr-old and her helper
MUMBAI: Two robbers arrested for stealing gold and ₹1.5 lakh from an 80-year-old woman in Vile Parle, after posing as plumbers and tying up the victims.
Updated on Jan 11, 2025 08:32 AM IST
Manish Kumar Pathak
Two brothers who hired shooter to kill shopkeeper arrested
MUMBAI: Two brothers were arrested for hiring a shooter to kill a shopkeeper, aiming to prevent his testimony in an extortion case.
Updated on Jan 06, 2025 08:04 AM IST
Megha Sood
Delhi police to record statements of MPs injured in parliament brawl on Dec 23
On Thursday, an FIR was registered against Rahul Gandhi following a complaint by the BJP, accusing him of physical assault and incitement.
Published on Dec 21, 2024 10:51 PM IST
PTI |
BJP, Congress' cases over Parliament scuffle to be given to Crime Branch: Report
Amid the protest over Amit Shah's remarks on Ambedkar, a scuffle broke out in the Parliament premises on Thursday, leaving two BJP MPs seriously injured.
Updated on Dec 20, 2024 11:48 AM IST
In drug bust worth ₹12 crore, Navi Mumbai arrests 16 African nationals
The combating operation was jointly undertaken by the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) and Economic Offenses Branch (EOB) of the Navi Mumbai crime branch on Thursday.
Published on Dec 14, 2024 12:35 PM IST
Goa Police on high alert as proclaimed offender escapes during custody
Siddiquie Suleman Khan, a proclaimed offender, escaped custody after being arrested by the crime branch for land grabbing
Published on Dec 13, 2024 03:25 PM IST
PTI |
AAP MLA Naresh Balyan arrested in 2023 extortion case
Balyan's arrest came after an audio clip of a conversation between him and gangster Kapil Sangwan surfaced during the probe into the extortion case.
Updated on Dec 01, 2024 01:14 AM IST
Baba Siddique murder: Mumbai Police invokes MCOCA against 26 arrested accused
The NCP leader was shot dead by three assailants on October 12 outside his son MLA Zeeshan Siddique's office in Mumbai's Nirmal Nagar area.
Published on Nov 30, 2024 03:29 PM IST
Fraudsters target Indore crime branch chief, panic when he videocalls them
The scammers quickly ended the video call after realizing they had targeted Rajesh Dandotiya, the Additional DCP of the Indore Crime Branch
Updated on Nov 25, 2024 02:06 PM IST