DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:40:02 +0530 en https://dailyworld.in/crime/fake-court-fake-police-retired-mumbai-officer-digitally-arrested-for-25-days-duped-of-rs-157-crore-667321.html Mumbai March 31 In a shocking case of cyber fraud a 69yearold retired senior officer from the DN Nagar area of Andheri in Mumbai was subjected to digital arrest for 25 days and defrauded of Rs 157 crore by cybercriminals posing as police and court officials The accused even staged a mock court hearing via video call invoking the name of a former Supreme Court judge to intimidate the victim According to Mumbai Police acting swiftly on the victimâs complaint the Cyber Cell arrested an autorickshaw driver identified as Ashok Pal who played a crucial role in the racket He allegedly allowed fraudsters to use his bank account to route the defrauded money in exchange for a commissionPolice said the incident began on December 6 2025 when the victim received a phone call from a man identifying himself as Sanjay Kumar Gupta claiming to be an official from the Department of Telecommunications The caller alleged that objectionable MMS messages were being sent from the victimâs mobile number and that a case had been registered against him at the Bandra Crime BranchThe call was subsequently transferred to another individual posing as a police officer identified as Pradeep Sawant who instructed the victim to report to a police office in the BandraKurla Complex BKC The fraudsters further escalated the situation by accusing the victim of involvement in a money laundering case falsely linking him to businessman Naresh Goyal They also referred to an alleged investigation by another officer named Vijay Khanna to deepen the sense of urgency and fearTo make their claims appear legitimate the accused orchestrated a fake courtroom setup over a video call presenting it as proceedings overseen by former Chief Justice of India BS Gavai The victim was threatened with legal action and immediate arrest if he failed to cooperateUnder immense psychological pressure the fraudsters instructed the victim to transfer all his funds including fixed deposits mutual funds and savings into designated bank accounts for âverificationâ during the investigation Fearing arrest the victim complied and transferred Rs 157 crore in multiple transactions between December 8 2025 and January 3 2026The fraud came to light when the calls from the accused suddenly stopped after the transfers were completed raising suspicion After consulting family members and acquaintances the victim approached the Cyber Cell and lodged a formal complaintDuring the investigation police traced the money trail and found that a significant portion of the funds had been routed through the bank account of Ashok Pal Upon interrogation he admitted to allowing cybercriminals to use his account in exchange for a commissionPolice have arrested Pal while efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the remaining members of the fraud networkAuthorities have issued a public advisory urging citizens to remain vigilant against such scams They emphasised that no legitimate government agency or law enforcement body ever demands money transfers over phone or video calls Officials clarified that terms like âdigital arrestâ or âonline court proceedingsâ in such contexts are entirely fraudulentCitizens are advised not to panic if they receive suspicious calls and to verify claims through official channels In case of any suspected cyber fraud people should immediately report the incident to the national cybercrime helpline at 1930 IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/fake-court-fake-police-retired-mumbai-officer-digitally-arrested-for-25-days-duped-of-rs-157-crore-667321.html Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bike-taxi-driver-arrested-in-bengaluru-for-touching-woman-rider-inappropriately-667339.html Bengaluru March 31 The Bengaluru Police have arrested a bike taxi driver on charges of inappropriately touching a 25yearold woman rider throughout her journey The incident was reported within the limits of the Indiranagar police station in the city said officials on Tuesday The arrested person has been identified as Mohammad Khizar According to the police the victim had booked a bike ride from BTM Layout to Indiranagar She alleged that the accused repeatedly touched her inappropriately during the journeyThe victim has also told police that she had confronted the driver about his misbehaviour and the driver continued to touch her inappropriately throughout The young woman later approached the Indiranagar police and filed a complaint against the accused Acting swiftly the police arrested him The police are now probing to find out whether the accused is involved in other cases A case has been registered against the accused under Section 75 sexual harassment of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNSMore details are yet to emerge regarding the incidentThe incident has raised concerns over the safety and security of lakhs of women especially those who use bike taxi services in Bengaluru around the clock It can be recalled that a Rapido autorickshaw driver was booked on September 16 2025 for allegedly molesting a woman passenger by touching her inappropriately during the ride in Bengaluru The incident took place when the woman had booked an auto through the appbased app from Kumaraswamy Layout near Dayananda Sagar College to her homeThe Wilson Garden police in Bengaluru on November 8 2025 arrested a bike taxi rider for allegedly molesting a woman during a ride The incident came to light after the victim recorded the act on her mobile phone and posted the video on social media before filing a police complaint In an Instagram detailing the incident the woman said it took place while she was returning to her paying guest accommodation from Church Street in Bengaluru The captain tried to grab my legs while riding It happened so suddenly that I couldnt even process it let alone record it she wrote IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bike-taxi-driver-arrested-in-bengaluru-for-touching-woman-rider-inappropriately-667339.html Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/kidney-racket-rocks-kanpur-police-discover-illegal-transplants-broker-networks-four-detained-667351.html Kanpur March 31 A sensational case has emerged from the Kalyanpur area of Kanpur Nagar placing both the healthcare system and the administration under scrutiny Suspicions have arisen following the unearthing of a major racket involving illegal kidney transplants and trafficking at Medlife Hospital located in Ambedkar Puram Panic spread on Monday afternoon after police received a tipoff Preliminary investigations revealed several shocking details prompting authorities to detain four individuals â including hospital operators brokers and other suspects â for questioning Intensive raids are currently underway across the city and nearby districtsAccording to sources a broker identified as Shivam allegedly brought in a patient suffering from kidney failureThe patient was initially admitted to Medlife Hospital after which a clandestine surgery was reportedly conducted at Ahuja Medical Centre in KeshavpuramThis is particularly concerning as only one private hospital in Kanpur is officially authorised to carry out kidney transplantsA key question remains unanswered Where did the kidney come from Police suspect that the case may not be limited to illegal transplants but could also involve kidney theft and an interdistrict trafficking networkDuring the investigation a patient named Ayush a resident of Meerut claimed that the kidney had been donated by a relative However a young man â allegedly the donor â later stated on camera that he had sold his kidney for Rs 4 lakh but had not yet received the promised paymentThe donor identified himself as a finalyear MBA student Equally alarming is the fact that in a procedure as critical as a kidney transplant essential medical documentation official permissions and legal protocols were allegedly bypassedAs the case unfolded police reportedly moved the donor to a different location late at night while the female recipient was shifted from Priya Hospital to another medical facilityOfficials from both the Health Department and the police have so far refrained from issuing formal statements However their cautious responses suggest that the case is serious and potentially large in scaleSources indicate that investigators have uncovered several crucial leads and a major breakthrough in exposing the kidney racket is expected soonThe scandal which first surfaced in Kanpur now appears to extend beyond a single hospital with links pointing toward a broader organised network Officials suspect the case may be part of a much larger illegal organ trade involving huge financial transactions IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/kidney-racket-rocks-kanpur-police-discover-illegal-transplants-broker-networks-four-detained-667351.html Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/violence-erupts-in-jaipurs-mahesh-nagar-during-protest-against-liquor-shop-667169.html Jaipur March 30 Tension has gripped the Mahesh Nagar area in Rajasthans Jaipur following a dispute over alleged illegal liquor sale which spiralled into violence vandalism and arson The police have detained over a dozen individuals and launched an investigation The incident took place late Sunday night near the Kartarpura drain where locals have been repeatedly complaining about liquor being sold even after closing hoursLate Sunday night residents again objected to the alleged illegal sale leading to a heated argument between them and the shop operatorâs associatesThe situation quickly escalated into a physical clash with both sides engaging in violence Several vehicles were vandalised and a bike was set on fireEyewitnesses said the shop operatorâs side called in additional men intensifying the confrontation Soon the mob turned violent Three motorcycles and a Scorpio were vandalised One motorcycle was set ablaze right in front of police personnel and panic spread as residents rushed out of their homesA local resident Ramavatar Saini sustained injuries during the clash Police called an ambulance 108 but angry locals briefly blocked it demanding immediate arrestsAs the situation worsened police from multiple stations were deployed including from Mahesh Nagar Police Station Sodala Police Station Shiprapath Police Station and Jyoti Nagar Police Station Senior officers including ACP Sodala Sunil Kumar and station incharges from the respective areas were present on the spot to control the situationThe situation eased after police intervention and the injured person was taken to the hospitalLocals claim they had earlier complained about latenight liquor sales at the outlet but no strict action was taken allowing the issue to persist Police have detained several suspects and are identifying others involved in the violence said police officials assuring that strict action will be taken against those responsible for vandalism and arson IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/violence-erupts-in-jaipurs-mahesh-nagar-during-protest-against-liquor-shop-667169.html Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-man-kills-wife-by-hitting-her-head-with-mini-gas-cylinder-as-toddler-watches-667177.html New Delhi March 30 A woman was allegedly murdered by her husband following a domestic dispute in South Delhiâs Pul Prahladpur area The accused reportedly struck his wife on the head with a mini LPG cylinder resulting in her immediate death According to the Delhi Police the deceased has been identified as Poonam Her husband Suresh was arrested at the scene The couple who had moved into a DDA housing complex just a month ago has two children One child resides with their grandmother while the 18monthold infant was present in the house at the time of the killing The incident occurred around 930 pm on March 29A neighbour told IANS The man killed his wife who has an 18monthold child They were living in DDA housing for a month and the husband allegedly committed the murder out of suspicionNeighbours said they arrived at the scene after hearing the womans screams The door was locked from the inside but it was forced open with the help of the landlord The scene inside was horrifying Poonams body was lying on the floor with a cylinder nearby The accused husband was sitting nearby holding the baby in his lapPreliminary investigations suggest the motive may have been rooted in extreme suspicion Police have launched a comprehensive probe to determine if the act was premeditatedThis brutal killing is the latest in a series of domestic homicides to rock the National Capital Region On March 1 Delhi Police arrested Munchun Kewat a vegetable vendor for the quadruple murder of his wife Anita and their three children in Samaypur BadliKewat who was apprehended in Rajasthan initially claimed he committed the murders due to mounting debt and threats from a moneylender in Bihar However investigators are still verifying those claims as the named individual remains untraceableA senior police officer had confirmed that a team has been dispatched to Bihar to crossreference Kewatâs statements while forensic teams continue to process the evidence in the Pul Prahladpur case IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-man-kills-wife-by-hitting-her-head-with-mini-gas-cylinder-as-toddler-watches-667177.html Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengali-film-tv-fraternity-demands-impartial-probe-into-rahul-arunoday-banerjees-death-667180.html Kolkata March 30 A section of actors in the Bengali film and television industry on Monday demanded an investigation into the death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee who tragically passed away while shooting at Talsari beach in Odisha Actors Sudipta Chakraborty and Rupanjana Mitra have become vocal in demanding a comprehensive and impartial investigation into his deathRupanjana Mitra lashed out on her Instagram Stories following Rahuls death She asserted Filming is taking place without any safety measures the industry must be held accountable for this This can no longer be swept under the rug The socalled Bengali film industry is not a safe environment for artists Countless artists have worked in this trade constantly risking their lives Arunoday was a highly professional artist Filming was underway at the time May God not spare those responsibleOn the other hand Sudipta Chakraborty a member of the West Bengal Motion Pictures Artistes Forum posted on social media demanding an investigation She wrote I demand a comprehensive and impartial police investigation into the unnatural death at the shooting spotRupsa Guha is a familiar face in the television industry She too initially could not believe the news of Rahuls death Later in a Facebook post she raised a direct question Did he fall from the boat or did he get swept away into the deeper currents of the sea while walking during shooting for a drone shot That is my only question There is no transparency We demand transparencyâOn Sunday the 42yearold actor was shooting for the television series Bhole Baba Paar Karega He entered the water at Talsari just as the tide came in Reports suggest that he was swept away at that very moment Technicians subsequently pulled him out of the water Preliminary reports indicate that his death was caused by drowning It is reported that he was rushed to a hospital at Digha in the East Midnapore district of West Bengal However he passed away before reaching the facility A postmortem examination will be carried out at Tamluk hospital on Monday afternoon His body will be handed over to his family later in the day A case of unnatural death has been registered at the Digha Police Station The tragic incident has brought the entire Bengali film and television industry to a standstill Fellow actors directors and technicians have expressed shock at the tragic death of the actorChief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday evening condoled the death He was best known for his blockbuster Bengali film Chirodini Tumi Je Amar The actor is survived by his mother his wife actor Priyanka Sarkar and his 13yearold sonRahul known in the Bengali television industry for his character roles had been active in soaps for several yearsHe shot to fame with his role in the blockbuster Chirodini tumi je amar in 2008 followed by hits such as Tumi asbe bole 2014 Zulfiqar 2016 Byomkesh Gotro 2018 Biday Byomkesh 2018 The Academy of Fine Arts 2025 among others He had acted in TV serials such as Hargouri pice hotel and Mohonna IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengali-film-tv-fraternity-demands-impartial-probe-into-rahul-arunoday-banerjees-death-667180.html Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-bsf-officers-injured-in-attack-during-raid-at-drug-hotspot-in-jampks-samba-667190.html Jammu March 30 Two Border Security Force BSF officers were injured on Monday in Jammu and Kashmirâs Samba during a raid on a drug hotspot in the district Officials said two BSF juniorlevel officers an inspector and a subinspector were injured during the raid in Gujjar Basti village of the Supwal area of the district when locals attacked themThe injured officers have been identified as Inspector Imtiyaz and SubInspector Devender Kumar Reports added that the two officers were not in uniform when the incident occurredThe police have registered a case and an investigation has been startedMore details were awaitedAs per reports both officials have been shifted to AIIMS Jammu for treatment and are stated to be in stable conditionJammu and Kashmir has a 240 km long international border in Samba Kathua and Jammu districts of Jammu division The international border is guarded by the BSF The force is deployed to prevent infiltration exfiltration drug smuggling and drone activity initiated from across the border by terror outfits with the help of Pakistani forcesThese drones carry payloads of arms ammunition cash and drugs for the terrorists The overground workers OGWs of terrorist outfits pick up these payloads and pass them on to the terrorists to sustain terrorismIn addition the union territory has a 740kmlong Line of Control LoC in the Baramulla Kupwara Bandipora districts of the Valley and Poonch Rajouri and partly in the Jammu districtThe LoC is guarded by the Army which performs the same duties on the LoC as the BSF does on the international borderIn the hinterland antiterrorist operations and operations against drug smugglers drug peddlers and those involved in hawala money rackets are performed by the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the security forcesThe BSF has installed hitech antidrone equipment all along the international border in the union territory After the installation of this hitech equipment drone activity by terror outfits has come down IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-bsf-officers-injured-in-attack-during-raid-at-drug-hotspot-in-jampks-samba-667190.html Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/retired-brigadier-killed-by-stray-bullet-during-morning-walk-in-dehradun-667194.html Dehradun March 30 A retired Army officer Brigadier VK Joshi was shot dead on Monday in the Rajpur area of Dehradun Uttarakhand after being hit by a stray bullet during a firing incident police said According to officials the incident occurred around 7 am following an argument between occupants of two vehicles travelling in the area The situation escalated into a firing exchange Joshi who was on a morning walk at the time was caught in the crossfire and suffered critical injuriesHe was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries during treatmentDehradun SP City Pramod Kumar said âAt around 7 am we received information through the control room about a dispute in Johari village related to overtaking between two vehicles during which firing took place One person was injured in the incident and taken to the hospital We have now been informed that he has died during treatmentâHe further added âThe area has been cordoned off and the vehicle involved along with the individuals present in it is under investigation Arrests in the case will be made soonâPolice officials have launched an extensive search operation and set up blockades across multiple police station jurisdictions including rural areas to trace those involved Efforts are also underway to reconstruct the sequence of events that led to the firingAuthorities stated that further details would emerge as the investigation progressesIn a separate incident earlier this year on January 11 another retired Army officer lost his life in a road accident in Haryanaâs Panchkula Lieutenant General Kulwant Singh Mann aged around 85 was hit by an unidentified vehicle while he was out on a morning walk near his residenceHe was taken to the Armyâs Command Hospital in Chandimandir but later died due to his injuries Police had registered a case against the unidentified driver and were examining CCTV footage from nearby areas as the accident site lacked camera coverage IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/retired-brigadier-killed-by-stray-bullet-during-morning-walk-in-dehradun-667194.html Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/up-man-jumps-to-death-from-rooftop-of-housing-society-building-probe-underway-667213.html Ghaziabad March 30 Panic gripped a housing society in Raj Nagar Extension in Uttar Pradeshs Ghaziabad on Monday after a man allegedly died by suicide by jumping from the rooftop of a residential building The incident took place under the jurisdiction of the Nandgram police station officials saidAccording to the police information was received on Monday regarding a man who had jumped from a building within a housing society in Raj Nagar Extension Upon receiving the alert a police team immediately rushed to the spot and initiated an investigationDuring the preliminary inquiry at the scene the deceased was identified as Raghukul Tilak approximately 40 years old Initial findings suggest that he died by suicide after jumping from the rooftop of the building The police have taken custody of the body and sent it for a postmortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of deathPolice official Ziauddin Ahmed stated that the deceasedâs family members are being questioned and efforts are underway to determine the circumstances and reasons behind the incident Authorities said further legal proceedings are being carried out as part of the ongoing investigationIn a separate but similar incident earlier this month a 42yearold man allegedly died by suicide by jumping from the 13th floor of a building in Ghaziabad while his elderly mother was found dead inside their flatThe incident took place on March 20 at Vinayak Tower in the Mahagun Society located in the Kavinagar area According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Suryabali Maurya the deceased were identified as Rajveer and his 70yearold mother Satnam KaurPolice said Rajveer an astrologer lived with his mother while his estranged wife and son resided in another housing society in Crossings Republik Officials added that he had reportedly faced significant personal losses in recent years including the deaths of his father and brother IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/up-man-jumps-to-death-from-rooftop-of-housing-society-building-probe-underway-667213.html Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/andhra-doctor-wife-die-in-suicide-pact-after-killing-their-mentally-challenged-toddler-667226.html Amaravati March 30 A doctor along with his wife died by suicide after injecting toxic substance to kill their threeyearold daughter who was mentally and physically challenged K Gopi an anaesthetist was working at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences AIIMS Bhopal and his wife Shankara Kumari 30 was working as a nurse at the same hospitalK Gopi his wife Shankara Kumari tried to commit suicide by injecting toxic substances to themselves and their daughter Mounika at a lodge in Narsaraopet in Palnadu district of Andhra Pradesh on SundayWhile Shankara Kumari and Mounica died on Sunday Dr Gopi succumbed at a private hospital in Narsaraopet on MondayPreliminary investigation by police show that the couple resorted to the extreme step as they were depressed over the condition of their daughterGopi who hails from Satluru village in Palnadu district and Shankara Kumari who was from Dharmavaram in Sri Sathya Sai district had a love marriage They were depressed after the birth of Mounika who was mentally and physically challengedShankara Kumari along with her daughter had come to visit her parents in the native village 20 days ago Gopi had also arrived from Bhopal two days ago He called his wife and daughter to Narsaraopet on Saturday and they checked into Dinesh Grand lodgeGopi sent a message and some photographs to his sister on WhatsApp on Sunday morning informing her that they were ending their lives She alerted other family members who rushed to the lodge and found the trio unconscious They were shifted to a hospital where Shankara Kumari and Mounica died while undergoing treatmentGopi whose condition was critical succumbed early on Monday morningPolice recovered some sedatives syringes and other material from the lodgeThe bodies of the couple and their daughter were handed over to the family after postmortem examination on MondayNarsaraopet police registered a case and took up further investigation IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/andhra-doctor-wife-die-in-suicide-pact-after-killing-their-mentally-challenged-toddler-667226.html Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/hazaribagh-erupts-over-brutal-rape-murder-of-minor-bjp-bandh-hits-normal-life-667229.html Hazaribagh March 30 The brutal rape and murder of a minor girl in Kusumbha village under the Vishnugarh police station area of Jharkhandâs Hazaribagh has sparked massive public outrage in the district The BJP along with local residents called for a âHazaribagh Bandhâ on Monday in protest against the incident which witnessed a widespread impact across the districtProtesters took to the streets in several areas including Hazaribagh city and the Vishnugarh block headquarters demanding the immediate arrest of the accused and strict actionHundreds of people including Hazaribagh MP Manish Jaiswal Barhi MLA Manoj Kumar Yadav and district BJP President Vivekananda Singh marched through the streets raising slogans and forcing the closure of marketsShops remained spontaneously closed in several localities including the Vishnugarh police station area Jhumra Market and Saat MileCommercial establishments in Jhumra Market and adjoining suburbs also remained completely shut disrupting normal public lifeProtesters alleged that the police have failed to arrest the main accused even six days after the crime This they said reflects the deteriorating lawandorder situation in the stateThey described the incident as bearing chilling similarities to the Delhi âNirbhayaâ caseHazaribagh MP Jaiswal said the state governmentâs silence over such a heinous crime in Vishnugarh was baffling He alleged that the government had failed to even express basic sympathy towards the victim and her familyAccording to police the minor girl had gone out on Tuesday evening to watch the Ram Navami procession but failed to return home A search was launched later that night Her mutilated body was recovered from bushes near the village on Wednesday triggering shock and anger across the regionDirector General of Police Tadasha Mishra constituted an SIT to probe the case but so far no arrests have been madeEarlier in the day the Jharkhand High Court took suo motu cognisance of the matter and issued notices to the State Home Secretary and the Director General of Police DGP seeking their responsesThe court sought details of the investigation from the Hazaribagh SP who appeared virtually in the proceedings The SP assured the court that the accused would be identified and would be arrested soonHowever the court observed that the failure to arrest the culprits even six days after the incident was a matter of serious concernMeanwhile heavy police deployment has been made across the Hazaribagh district and the administration is keeping a close watch on the situation IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/hazaribagh-erupts-over-brutal-rape-murder-of-minor-bjp-bandh-hits-normal-life-667229.html Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/man-kills-wife-in-front-of-minor-daughter-in-kolkata-arrested-667035.html Kolkata March 29 A man was arrested on charges of brutally killing his wife in front of their minor daughter in South Kolkata said police on Sunday The incident took place in the Kasba area in South Kolkata early in the morning and the man was arrested while trying to flee the scene after committing the crimeAccording to the police the arrested individual has been identified as Binod Singh Locals alleged that the accused frequently returned home in an intoxicated state and would demand money from his wife Swapna Singh If she refused to provide the money he would create a disturbance in the house Neighbours further alleged that he would often physically assault his wifeAccording to their accounts Binod returned home around 1000 pm on Saturday Upon entering the house he immediately demanded Rs 4000 from Swapna However his wife refused to give him the money Enraged by this refusal he began to create a scene and after a short while he left the houseLocal further said that Binod returned to the house again in the early hours of Sunday After he repeatedly banged on the door his daughter opened it for him Swapna was asleep in the room It is alleged that without warning Binod suddenly began stabbing his wife repeatedly in the abdomen with a knifeAwakened by the womans screams neighbours rushed to the scene They managed to apprehend the accused as he was attempting to escape The neighbours then took the critically injured woman to the Chittaranjan Medical College and Hospital around 530 am Swapna subsequently succumbed to her injuries while undergoing treatment at the hospitalPolice confirmed that the incident was reported to the Kasba Police Station around 630 am Upon receiving the information police officers arrived at the crime sceneBinod was detained and taken to the police station where he was subsequently formally arrested Investigators gathered the full details of the incident from the deceased womans daughter The polices preliminary assessment suggests that Binod attacked his wife with a knife as a result of domestic discord However the police are currently investigating whether there were any other underlying motives behind this incidentThe body has been sent for a postmortem examination and a written complaint has been lodged by the deceased womans familyA relative of the deceased woman told a section of reporters Binod did not earn a living Swapna worked at a local establishment and the household ran entirely on her earnings However Binod would frequently demand money from his wife If she refused he would create a scene Binod would even go to Swapnas workplace and cause a disturbance Due to these repeated incidents Swapna eventually lost her jobA neighbour said Binod returned on Saturday night and once again created a scene over money He demanded four thousand rupees but Swapna refused to give it to him IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/man-kills-wife-in-front-of-minor-daughter-in-kolkata-arrested-667035.html Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/inter-state-arms-supplier-arrested-by-delhi-police-illegal-firearms-recovered-667036.html New Delhi March 29 In a major breakthrough the Crime Branch of Delhi Police has arrested Mohd Israr a 52yearold interstate arms supplier linked to organised criminal gangs operating across Delhi Haryana and Uttar Pradesh The accused previously declared a proclaimed offender and wanted in multiple cases had been absconding since 2024 A cash reward of Rs 50000 had been offered for his arrestAccording to a press release issued by the Crime Branch the accused was apprehended in connection with a case under the Arms Act registered at PS Crime Branch Delhi Israr is wanted in six criminal cases including murder robbery and violations of the Arms Act and carries an additional reward of Rs 5000 for his arrest in a Haryana case registered in 2024The Crime Branch stated that in August 2024 a shooter named Ankit aged 24 was arrested in Delhi while in possession of three sophisticated pistols one singleshot pistol 13 live cartridges two magazines and a stolen motorcycle Investigations revealed that Israr had supplied the firearms used in the crimesDuring the course of his criminal activities Israr reportedly operated an illegal arms manufacturing unit in Kairana Uttar Pradesh which was dismantled by police approximately two months agoOfficials detailed that the extensive efforts undertaken by the AntiGangster Squad AGS of the Crime Branch led by Inspector Krishan Kumar under the supervision of ACP Bhagwati Prasad led to the tracing and apprehension of the accusedActing on secret intelligence the team laid a trap near the DelhiâLoni border on March 25 successfully intercepting and arresting Israr The Crime Branch also recovered a singleshot pistol from his possessionâDue to acute financial constraints the accused came into contact with criminal elements and gradually indulged in the illegal manufacturing and supply of firearms to hardened criminals involved in heinous offences such as murder robbery and other serious crimesâ officials mentioned Israr a carpenter by profession has ten children from two marriages and was first incarcerated in 2016 Following his release he actively supplied illegal firearms to criminals involved in bank robberies murder and other violent crimesOfficials added that Israr had supplied pistols used in the July 2024 murder of Jaipal Dudhiya in Gohana Haryana highlighting the scale and reach of his criminal network Authorities emphasised that the arrest marks a significant step in combating organised crime and illegal arms trafficking across the Delhi NCR region IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/inter-state-arms-supplier-arrested-by-delhi-police-illegal-firearms-recovered-667036.html Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-soldiers-injured-in-fratricidal-firing-spree-in-jampks-kupwara-667042.html Srinagar March 29 Three soldiers were injured in a fratricidal firing incident in JampKâs Kupwara district official sources said on Sunday The incident occurred at an army camp in the Trehgam area of Kupwara when a soldier allegedly opened fire on his colleagues last nightThree soldiers were injured in the incident before the erring soldier was overpowered officials said adding that the injured soldiers are undergoing treatment at a local military hospital Further details of the incident are awaitedThere has been no official word from the army on the incident so far Fratricidal firing incidents have taken place in JampK among security forces in the past alsoThese incidents generally stem from a combination of severe prolonged psychological stress operational fatigue and personal issues exacerbated by a highconflict environmentThese incidents along with suicides have been a concern with studies attributing them to high stress and combat fatigue As soldiers are deployed in constant counterinsurgency operations leading to prolonged exposure to lifethreatening situations this constant perpetual threat induces significant psychological pressureLong duty hours and separation from families combined with isolation in highaltitude areas also contribute to loneliness and mental health issues Then disputes over the denial of leave or the perceived harsh treatment by superiors humiliationharassment have been cited as significant triggers for frustrationUnresolved family matters also play a part Modern connectivity cell phonessocial media can be a doubleedged sword causing soldiers to be constantly updated on family disputes land financial or marital without being able to intervene increasing feelings of guilt and helplessnessExperts also note that preexisting mental health problems such as depression anxiety and alcohol addiction are common in a large percentage of such casesIssues such as poor living conditions lack of recreational facilities and inadequate command structures are also considered contributing factorsFratricidal cases have continued to occur in recent years including incidents in the Rajouri and Kupwara sectors prompting the army to launch studies into the mental health of personnel and initiate measures to mitigate this such as improved training stress management workshops and increased opportunities for leave IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-soldiers-injured-in-fratricidal-firing-spree-in-jampks-kupwara-667042.html Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/funds-dry-up-strategy-shifts-jem-operatives-turn-to-crime-networks-in-north-india-666912.html New Delhi March 28 With the JaisheMohammad largely remaining in reset mode its operatives within India have been told to find new ways of raising funds for operations in Jammu and Kashmir The JaisheMohammad was one of the hardest hit terror groups during Operation Indoor Not only was its headquarters in Bahawalpur razed to rubble but its chief Masood Azhar ended up losing several of his closest family membersAlthough there are scores of JaisheMohammad operatives waiting in Pakistanoccupied Kashmir PoK to infiltrate into India they have not been able to do so owing to very high securityNow the JaisheMohammad cadres in Jammu and Kashmir have been told to raise funds and recruit locals to carry out attacksAn Intelligence Bureau official said that there are several overground workers OWGs in Jammu and Kashmir and they have been told to run an extortion racketThe official said that these OWGs have been preparing a hit list not just in Jammu and Kashmir but in Punjab Haryana and New Delhi The idea is to target rich individuals and extort money from them Further these operatives are also planning kidnappings in exchange for ransom the official addedIn addition to this the JaisheMohammad is also building a spy network at the behest of the ISI The OWGs have been told to identify vulnerable people in the bordering states and trap them into joining the spy network officials sayThe JaisheMohammad continues to nurture 100s of OWGs in Jammu and Kashmir They have been instructed not to indulge in acts of terror in the Valley at the moment Instead they have been told to raise funds through kidnappings and extortionsAnother official said that there is a clear sign that the outfit is taking things slow because it is very hard to operate now Post the Pahalgam attack security is high both at the borders and within Jammu and Kashmir Not only have infiltrations become hard but operating within the Valley is tough owing to heavy scrutinyAnother major issue that the JaisheMohammad is facing relates to funding The cash flow has almost stopped and hence its operatives in the Valley have been told to fend for themselvesOfficials say that the JaisheMohammad realises that infiltrations have become extremely hard This has led the outfit to change its strategy and think about completely localised operationsHowever for these operations to take off there is a dire need of funds Funds from across the border have stopped due to heavy security and this has led the OWGs to raise money on their own The JaisheMohammadbacked OWGs are spreading into Haryana and Delhi apart from Jammu and KashmirMany OWGs have branched out in different directions and are looking to extort money from rich peopleOfficials say that these persons would also look to kidnap the children of rich people and demand a ransom All this money which they intend to make would be routed into setting up modules and funding operations of the JaisheMohammad in Jammu and Kashmir the official also addedThe changing tactics of the JaisheMohammad were visible when the police busted one of its modules in Mohali Punjab Sahil Bashir 19 of Handwara Language in Jammu and Kashmir was arrested along with two others in a murder case The police alleged that these persons had shot a driver Anil KumarThe police say that this points to a case of carjacking and the accused had intended to raise funds Bashir who led the operation was a wanted criminal under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act UAPAThe accused after killing the driver drove away with the belongings It was a clear case of carjacking aimed at raising funds for terror activitiesThe Intelligence agencies warn that this trend could spread into Haryana and Delhi as the JaisheMohammad has already planned major operations relating to kidnapping and extortion The incident in Punjab is just a precursor to what the outfit has been planning in other states as well officials say IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/funds-dry-up-strategy-shifts-jem-operatives-turn-to-crime-networks-in-north-india-666912.html Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-police-arrests-two-shooters-of-himanshu-bhau-gang-in-maharashtra-666913.html New Delhi March 28 The CounterIntelligence Unit of the Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested two shooters belonging to the Himanshu Bhau gang from Maharashtra Both accused were also wanted by the National Investigation Agency NIA and had been involved in a series of brazen criminal activities across Delhi The arrested individuals have been identified as Lakshya and Neeraj According to police officials both were actively involved in multiple criminal incidents including an extortionrelated firing case in Delhi The firing was allegedly carried out at the behest of gangster Himanshu Bhau who is currently based in the United StatesThe Delhi Police had been tracking the movements of the two shooters for a considerable period A reward of Rs 1 lakh each had been announced for information leading to their arrest Officials confirmed that the accused were apprehended in Maharashtra after sustained surveillance and coordinated efforts by the Special CellApart from their involvement in crimes in Delhi both Lakshya and Neeraj are also linked to a major murder case in Haryana Police sources stated that their arrest marks a significant breakthrough in ongoing efforts to dismantle organised criminal syndicates operating across state lines and from abroadThe Delhi Police reiterated its commitment to cracking down on gangs that orchestrate crimes within the country while operating from foreign locations Officials issued a stern warning to such networks stating that no criminal would be able to evade the reach of law enforcement agenciesThis is not the first instance of action against members of the Himanshu Bhau gang Earlier two sharpshooters associated with the same gang were apprehended by the Delhi Police Crime Branch On the night of January 22â23 an encounter took place on Dichau Kalan Road near Hirankundna in Haryana leading to the arrest of Vicky alias âMowgliâ and his associate Chander BhanBoth were wanted in several serious cases including murder attempted murder and extortion The Haryana Police had also announced rewards for their capture IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-police-arrests-two-shooters-of-himanshu-bhau-gang-in-maharashtra-666913.html Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/pan-india-fake-currency-network-expands-as-new-entry-points-emerge-666794.html New Delhi March 27 Indiaâs security agencies have flagged the increasing number of entry points through which fake currency is being circulated in the market At first fake currency was being pushed into Nepal from Pakistan before making its entry into India However with the Indian agencies stepping up vigilance at the Nepal border the focus shifted to Malda in West Bengal The National Investigation Agency NIA which is probing a majority of these cases found that Malda had sophisticated printing units They would source the material from Pakistan through the Bangladesh border and then print the fake notes before circulating themAn Intelligence Bureau official says that at the moment the number of areas from where this racket is being operated has increased Murshidabad and Nadia in West Bengal too have become hot spots for this racket the official saidHe further stated that the other main points where this racket is flourishing are Coastal Andhra Tamil Nadu Kerala Gujarat Delhi and MaharashtraIn addition to West Bengal being the main supplier of fake currency such notes are also originating from Dubai before they make their way into the South Indian states the officials also addedAnother official said that the network is still controlled across India by the Dawood Ibrahim syndicateThe ISI has instructed the syndicate to ramp up production and take a panIndia approach while running this racket the official added This explains why there are so many instances of fake currency rackets being busted across the countryIn addition to increasing entry points the syndicate has also been relying heavily on social media to run this racket For instance in Malkapur Maharashtra the deals to trade in fake currency were struck on social mediaIn addition to Malkapur in Maharashtra Pune and Bhiwandi have also become major points where this trade takes place an official saidThe official said that apart from using social media as a meeting point these people are using technology heavily to further the trade These people were found to be using Artificial Intelligence AI to gather more information to make the note look authenticAI was used to ask questions on how to print the notes correctly and how to avoid being caught by law enforcement agencies Most of the material to print the fake notes is sourced from PakistanThe Pakistan Security Printing Corporation PSPC Karachi has been the main source for the syndicate to procure the materialNow the syndicate is also procuring Chinesesourced paper which is another added headache for the agenciesThe printing and distribution of fake currency is part of an ISI strategy to hurt India economically An official said it is clear that the ISI wants to expand this business and probably has a printing unit in every stateFor now the distribution routes have been increased The official adds that in addition to West Bengal West Godavari and East Godavari in Andhra Pradesh have become a major hub for the circulation and distribution of fake currency The notes that land in these areas are circulated only in the southern statesThis goes on to show that the syndicate is being regionspecific It is creating similar points for circulation and distribution in other regions as wellThis reduces the risk of getting busted as the transportation routes are shorter Further the syndicate does not want any interaction between the units in the various regions as more contact would mean that the chances of detection are high IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/pan-india-fake-currency-network-expands-as-new-entry-points-emerge-666794.html Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/professor-fired-after-classroom-proposal-row-unfair-to-drag-my-name-says-ktaka-minister-666819.html Bengaluru March 27 Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Friday stated that the college professor who allegedly proposed to a female student in the classroom has been terminated from service Parameshwara who owns the medical college said that it was unfair to drag his name into the incidentIt may be recalled that a professor at a private medical college on the outskirts of Bengaluru was allegedly assaulted by students after he reportedly proposed to a female student during a lecture triggering widespread concernResponding to allegations that the name of the accused Wale Chandru was not included in the fake recruitment letter scam due to his alleged links with the state Home Minister Parameshwara reacted sharply stating that he is being blamed for everything âIf an incident takes place in my college my name is dragged into it Will nothing happen in any other college Should the Home Minister be held responsible for everythingâ he askedâThe Home Minister will act within the framework of the law This does not look good Why is this being done Will no incident happen in any other colleges If an incident occurs why should I be blamed The media should also exercise restraint The college authorities will handle the situation He was recruited as he was wellqualified If such involvement is found disciplinary action will be taken or he will be terminated from serviceâ Parameshwara saidâAs per the information available to me he has been terminated from the college What is there to glorify in thatâ he addedIt can be recalled that a professor at a private medical college was allegedly assaulted by students after he reportedly proposed to a female student inside a classroom during a lecture police said on ThursdayAuthorities have taken the case seriously as the professor and the female student are from different communitiesThe incident has been reported from the college under the jurisdiction of the Nelamangala Rural Police Station Police have launched a hunt for the accused A video of the incident went viral raising concerns among the publicAccording to police the incident occurred while the class was in progress The professor allegedly offered a chocolate to a female student and expressed his feelings in front of the entire classThe student immediately objected to his behaviour and questioned him in the classroom The situation escalated when the student allegedly hit the professor with her slipperFollowing the confrontation other students angered by the professorâs conduct reportedly chased him across the campus and assaulted him He was allegedly thrashed near his car Fearing further attack the professor managed to escape from the spotAccording to preliminary information the professor allegedly said in the classroom that he was proposing to a âvery important girlâ from the batch and distributed chocolates to students The girl student however firmly rejected his behaviour and asked him to take the matter to the college Principal insteadThe video shows the professor stating in class that he was unable to resist his feelings for a girl from the batch and that he was proposing to her I am distributing chocolates to a very important girl of this batch and also to all of you he said before adding I love youThe female student confronted the professor and questioned when she had ever proposed to him She further asked him to speak to the principal if he wished to discuss the matter adding that the entire class would accompany him The professor then challenged the student asking how she could have proposed to him to which the student again responded by asking when she had done soThe professor claimed that there was proof in the CCTV footage The student challenged him to show the footage immediately However the professor attempted to avoid the situation by saying he would discuss it the next day The student replied that she was not interested in discussing it at all Despite the confrontation the professor was later seen asking students to take chocolates Further investigation is in progress IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/professor-fired-after-classroom-proposal-row-unfair-to-drag-my-name-says-ktaka-minister-666819.html Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-children-murdered-in-bihars-aurangabad-uncle-suspected-666828.html Patna March 27 Three children of a family were brutally murdered in Biharâs Aurangabad district on Friday allegedly by their uncle police said According to police the incident occurred in Khuthatan village under the Haspura police station area on Friday The accused identified as Amant Pal attacked his two nephews and niece after entering the house He allegedly slit the throats of the victims using a sharpedged weaponThe deceased have been identified as 10yearold Anish Kumar 7yearold Ayush Kumar and 5yearold Anushka Kumari all children of Guddu PalThe brutal nature of the incident has sent shockwaves across the entire region leaving villagers in fear and disbelief The police said that the accused came home on Friday morning around 11 am knocked on the door and after gaining entry allegedly turned on a loudspeaker and carried out the attackThe children cried out in terror but could not be savedAfter the incident the accused also attempted to commit suicide He slit his own throat He was initially admitted to the Sadar Hospital in Aurangabad Due to his critical condition he has been referred to Patna for advanced treatmentPolice officials have stated that prima facie the accused who is the younger brother in the family appears to be responsible for the crime A case has been registered and an investigation is underway to determine the exact motive behind the murderThe incident has created an atmosphere of grief and panic in the locality with the family members devastated by the tragic loss of the three innocent childrenProviding details on the shocking incident from Aurangabad Daudnagar SDPO Ashok Kumar Das stated that police acted swiftly upon receiving information He said that teams from Hasanpur police station along with him immediately reached the spot and began an investigationThe officer also mentioned that the father of the deceased children Guddu Pal works as a cook in a train pantry car IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-children-murdered-in-bihars-aurangabad-uncle-suspected-666828.html Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/minor-stabbed-to-death-in-delhis-dayalpur-police-launch-manhunt-666639.html New Delhi March 26 A minor boy was brutally stabbed to death late at night in Delhis Dayalpur area triggering fear and tension across the locality officials said on Thursday The incident took place in Lane Number 13 under the jurisdiction of Dayalpur Police Station in northeast DelhiThe injured victim was rushed to Jag Pravesh Chandra Hospital in Shastri Park where doctors declared him dead on arrival according to the Delhi PoliceAccording to local residents the incident took place late at night when two to three assailants allegedly attacked the minor inflicting multiple stab injuries before fleeing the scene Police were immediately alerted following the attackOfficials said that by the time the victim was taken to the hospital his condition was critical and he could not be savedA team from the Delhi Police reached the spot soon after receiving information and initiated an investigation A Forensic Science Laboratory team was also called in to examine the crime scene and collect vital evidencePolice said efforts are currently underway to establish the identity of the deceased while CCTV footage from nearby areas is being scanned to identify and trace the accused persons involved in the crimeThe body has been taken into custody and sent to the mortuary at Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital for postmortem examinationAuthorities have registered a case of murder in connection with the incident and a manhunt has been launched to apprehend those responsible Investigators are also working to ascertain the motive behind the killingThe incident comes close on the heels of another fatal stabbing reported on March 24 in northeast Delhiâs Bhajanpura area where an 18yearold youth lost his lifeIn that case the victim identified as Mohammad Asif a resident of Subhash Mohalla was attacked near a temple in the locality By the time police reached the scene he had already been taken to Jag Pravesh Chandra Hospital by his family members where he later succumbed to his injuries during treatment officials had said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/minor-stabbed-to-death-in-delhis-dayalpur-police-launch-manhunt-666639.html Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/jampk-crime-branch-carries-out-searches-in-covid-period-procurement-fraud-case-666659.html Srinagar March 26 The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch said on Thursday that it was conducting house searches in connection with a Covid period fraud case in which huge amounts were siphoned off A Crime Branch statement said that the Economic Offences Wing EOW Kashmir of the Crime Branch JampK conducted house searches at three different locations in the districts of Srinagar and Budgam in connection with FIR No 112026 registered under Sections 420 467 468 471 120B IPC read with Section 66D of the IT ActThe case was initiated on the basis of a written complaint submitted by Ms Sanjay Trading Company Najafgarh New Delhi through its proprietor Sanjay Kumar SahuThe complainant alleged that Emad Muzafar Makdoomi alias Imran Shah son of Muzaffar Iqbal Maqdoomi a resident of House No 09 Bismillah Colony Peerbagh Srinagar and Vikar Ahmad Bhat son of Ghulam Ahmad Bhat a resident of LD Colony near Fire amp Emergency Sanatnagar Srinagar dishonestly induced the firm on the pretext of procuring medical supplies during the Covid19 pandemicA preliminary probe revealed that the accused persons through deceitful means fraudulently obtained huge amounts including funds from the office of the Deputy Commissioner AnantnagThey also attempted to siphon off crores of rupees from the Government Medical College Srinagar The accused individuals impersonated government officials posing as delegates and OSD Supplies and issued fake allotment orders of various departments and institutionsThey further created fake email IDs of the complainant firm and opened fraudulent bank accounts in its name to divert paymentsOn the basis of these findings a formal case has been registered and the investigation has been set into motionThe house searches being conducted are aimed at securing further evidence including digital records and financial documents Further investigation is underwayâ the Crime Branch officials said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/jampk-crime-branch-carries-out-searches-in-covid-period-procurement-fraud-case-666659.html Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/seven-juveniles-held-in-delhi-for-bike-jacking-three-stolen-motorcycles-recovered-666660.html New Delhi March 26 In a major breakthrough the Special Staff of Delhi Police on Thursday has apprehended seven children CCLs involved in multiple cases of bike jacking robbery and theft The police also recovered three stolen motorcycles from their possession officials said on Thursday According to Dwarka police the accused juveniles were actively involved in snatching and stealing motorcycles across the Dwarka and adjoining areas Investigations revealed that the group intended to sell the stolen bikes to raise money for celebrating the birthday of one of their associates at a hill stationThe case came to light following an incident reported on March 15 at around 150 pm The complainant Nikhil 22 a resident of Laxmi Vihar Mohan Garden was travelling with his nephew on his motorcycle after refuelling When they reached the Kakrola Ganda Nala service road about 200 metres inside they were intercepted by four unidentified individuals riding two motorcycles The accused threatened them with a knife assaulted them and forcibly robbed them of their motorcycle and Rs 2000 in cashBased on the complainantâs statement an FIR No 8226 was registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS at Dwarka North police station and an investigation was initiatedTaking the matter seriously Deputy Commissioner of Police DCP Dwarka Kushal Pal Singh constituted a dedicated team of Special Staff under the leadership of Inspector Kamlesh Kumar and the supervision of the ACP Operations DwarkaDuring the investigation the team analysed CCTV footage from the crime scene and nearby areas When initial leads failed to yield results the police expanded their search by tracking both forward and backward routes of the suspects In total footage from nearly 500 CCTV cameras covering a distance of about 10 kilometres was examinedWith the help of technical surveillance and local intelligence inputs six juveniles were first apprehended and the robbed motorcycles were recovered from their possession Subsequently another associate was also detained leading to the recovery of an additional stolen motorcyclePolice stated that three cases have been worked out with these arrests including one registered at Dwarka North police station and another at Najafgarh They recovered three motorcycles bearing different registration numbersOfficials confirmed that further investigation is underway to ascertain the full extent of the gangâs activities and any possible involvement in other criminal cases IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/seven-juveniles-held-in-delhi-for-bike-jacking-three-stolen-motorcycles-recovered-666660.html Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/shots-fired-at-rooftop-party-in-kolkatas-patuli-trinamool-supporter-killed-666667.html Kolkata March 26 A Trinamool Congress supporter was killed in Kolkata following a gunfight between two rival groups while they were sitting and consuming alcohol on a rooftop at midnight the police said on Thursday Spare cartridges were found scattered across the area The incident took place in Ward No 101 of the Kolkata Municipal Corporation The deceased has been identified as Rahul Dey 36 Another individual named Jeet Mukherjee sustained injuriesAccording to the police Rahul and Jeet were previously acquainted however they had not been in contact for a long time On Wednesday night an event was being hosted at Jeet Mukherjees residence to which Rahul had been invited Subsequently the group gathered on the rooftop of Jeets house They were allegedly consuming alcohol at the time Around 1230 am neighbours heard gunfire Approximately three rounds of shots were heard The others who were present on the rooftop fled the scene It was through one of them that news was conveyed to Rahuls familyUpon reaching the scene Rahuls brother and mother found him lying there bloodied and with gunshot wounds Jeet was found lying right beside him Both men were rescued and rushed to a hospital where doctors pronounced Rahul deadAccording to locals Jeet had been barred from entering Patuli since 2021 He had been arrested multiple times by the Patuli Police Station on charges of involvement in various antisocial activities Although he initially began working as a loyal foot soldier for the areas Trinamool Councillor Bappaditya Dasgupta he subsequently began engaging in various illicit activities across the locality while invoking the Councillors name Consequently the Councillor himself lodged a complaint with the police station Not just once or twice but on several occasions Jeet was arrested by the policeFollowing this he was expelled from the local Trinamool camp and banished from the area Jeet then rented a home in the neighbouring Ward No 99 and began residing there However allegations suggest that even after moving there the man continued to engage in similar criminal activities Police said he was arrested several times by the Netaji Nagar Police StationIt was learnt that for the past 15 to 20 days he had returned to Patulis Phoolbagan area and started staying at his parents flat again He claimed that he had come merely to visit his parents not to reside in the locality permanentlyIt is alleged that on Wednesday night he invited Rahul to join a drinking session organised on the rooftop of his residential complex The gathering was proceeding as planned when miscreants belonging to a rival faction opposed to Jeet and Rahul entered the complex and made their way to the rooftop There they opened fire indiscriminately Rahul succumbed to his injuries at the scene while Jeet sustained injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital located near the EM BypassThe deceased Rahuls brother said I received a phone call at 100 am The brother of one of the individuals present at the party called me I took my mother and rushed to the scene The police were already on the rooftop I saw two people lying there Jeets wife was also present My brother Rahul was there as well The police brought Jeet down first By the time I saw my brother he was already gone It was Jeet who had reached out to my brother after so many years Why did something like this happen so suddenlyPreliminary police investigations suggest that the shooting incident stemmed from a dispute between two rival factions over syndicates and the distribution of money IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/shots-fired-at-rooftop-party-in-kolkatas-patuli-trinamool-supporter-killed-666667.html Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-crime-branch-busts-lpg-hoarding-racket-in-ranhola-459-cylinders-seized-666696.html New Delhi March 26 IANS In a major enforcement action under the Essential Commodities Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS the Delhi Police Crime Branch on Thursday unearthed an illegal operation involving the hoarding and misuse of LPG cylinders in the Ranhola area of Outer Delhi A total of 459 empty gas cylinders including 175 Bharat Petroleum and 284 Indane cylinders were seized during the raidAccording to officials the operation was carried out by the Western RangeI WRI unit of the Crime Branch based on specific and credible Intelligence inputs The raid exposed a largescale illegal practice of unauthorised storage and alleged black marketing of LPG cylinders highlighting deliberate misuse of the LPG distribution systemIn view of concerns regarding a perceived shortage of LPG despite government assurances of adequate supply a dedicated team was constituted to identify and act against hoarders The team led by Inspector Pradeep comprised several officers including SubInspectors Dharmendra Naresh Kumar and Mohit Batan along with other personnel under the close supervision of ACP Raj KumarActing swiftly on the Intelligence received the team conducted a coordinated raid at HP Balaji Gas Agency located on Nilothi Road in Village Ranhola During the operation the agency owner Susheel Kumar Singhal was found allegedly involved in the illegal hoarding of LPG cylinders The Food Supply Officer FSO Jag Pravesh was immediately called to the spot and initiated necessary legal action as per prescribed proceduresThe seized cylinders were subsequently handed over on superdari to Sanjay Kumar Mehta Sales Area Manager of Hindustan Petroleum Gas following due process A case has been registered under FIR No 622026 at the Crime Branch police station under Section 7 of the Essential Commodities Act and Section 612 of the BNS Further investigation into the matter is underwayPolice officials revealed that the accused being the owner of an LPG agency allegedly misused his position to accumulate a large stock of commercial LPG cylinders without authorisation It is suspected that he intended to create artificial scarcity by withholding supply and later selling the cylinders in the open market at inflated prices for wrongful gainThe illegal stock was reportedly kept under the guise of regular inventory to evade detection indicating a wellplanned and systematic operationSusheel Kumar Singhal a resident of Nihal Vihar and currently residing in Ambika Vihar Delhi owns and operates the HP Balaji Gas AgencyOfficials stated that the action reflects the Delhi Polices continued commitment to curbing illegal activities such as hoarding and black marketing of essential commodities They added that strict action will continue against offenders to ensure fair distribution and protect public interestIANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-crime-branch-busts-lpg-hoarding-racket-in-ranhola-459-cylinders-seized-666696.html Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/punjab-police-bust-interstate-weapons-module-10-country-made-pistols-seized-666733.html Chandigarh March 26 In a major breakthrough Punjab Police have busted an interstate illegal weapons supply module with the arrest of two accused from Uttar Pradesh and recovered 765 MM countrymade 10 pistols along with 20 magazines from their possession said Director General of Police DGP Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday Those arrested have been identified as Dalesh Kumar alias Saurav Kumar alias Nannu a resident of Paindapur village in Aligarh in Uttar Pradesh and Amit Chahar a resident of Baseri Chahar village in Agra The development came almost a month after two BKI operatives Sukhwinder alias Sunny and Rawal were arrested for procuring and further placing three grenades and one IED near Balachaur on the directions of their foreignbased handler Jassi Kulam The same IED was later used in the blast at the police station in Nalagarh in Himachal Pradesh DGP Yadav said that during sustained investigation both the accused were arrested from Mathura and first recovery of five pistols along with 10 magazines was affected from the Grand Vitara car of accused Dalesh Kumar alias Nannu Further pursuant to his disclosure statement five more pistols along with 10 magazines were recovered from the MathuraPalwal highway taking a total count of 10 pistols and 20 magazines he added The DGP said that the arrest of these two Uttar Pradeshbased accused has revealed that they were acting at the behest of foreignbased criminals operating from Germany and the US supplying weapons to criminal gangs in Punjab Both were also involved in procuring weapons and carrying out firing for extortion at a travel agentâs residence in Garhshankar in the directions of foreignbased handlers he added In this regard a case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS and the Arms Act at a police station in Amritsar IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/punjab-police-bust-interstate-weapons-module-10-country-made-pistols-seized-666733.html Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bastar-close-to-lwe-free-status-as-cadre-strength-drops-sharply-666741.html Raipur March 26 The number of armed Maoist cadres in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh has declined sharply by over 5500 in recent years marking a major success in the fight against LeftWing Extremism Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Vijay Sharma said this significant reduction has brought the region closer to its target of becoming completely free from Maoist influence by March 31 this year Addressing the media Vijay Sharma said that around 3000 Maoists have surrendered in the recent period accounting for a substantial drop in the number of armed cadresIn addition security forces have arrested nearly 2000 or slightly more Maoist operatives over the last two years Together the surrenders and arrests have resulted in a reduction of about 5000 in the strength of armed Maoist cadresThe Home Minister added that security forces have neutralised 525 Maoists in various operations Thus the total number of armed cadres has declined by 5525Sharma expressed confidence that with the continued efforts of both Central and state security forces the entire Bastar region would soon be free from the grip of Maoist violence He praised the courage and determination shown by personnel of the Central and state armed forces in achieving this progressChief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai also highlighted the development through a series of posts on social media platform X He said that decisive policies of good governance have brought a new wave of change in BastarMore than 2800 individuals have given up the path of violence and returned to the mainstream under the Naxal Surrender and Rehabilitation Policy 2025 According to the Chief Minister this reflects that the power of development and trust is stronger than any ideological deviationChief Minister Sai said that the influence of Maoism is gradually receding from Bastar with the spread of good governance The region once known for fear violence and alienation is now moving forward with confidence towards democracy development and trustHe emphasised that the strong resolve of the government combined with active public participation has created a firm foundation for lasting peace The Chief Minister described the transformation as a powerful example of how trust can bring enduring changeBastar long considered the epicentre of Naxal activities is now showing signs of a more peaceful future Security officials believe that sustained operations and rehabilitation efforts will help eliminate the Naxal problem from the region in the coming months IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bastar-close-to-lwe-free-status-as-cadre-strength-drops-sharply-666741.html Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/muzaffarpur-killing-tejashwi-criticises-nitish-kumar-for-selecting-sho-for-the-award-666742.html Patna March 26 A major political storm has erupted in Muzaffarpur after serious allegations were made by Tejashwi Yadav regarding the killing of a local resident during a police operationâ While uploading a post on social media X on Thursday Tejashwi Yadav claimed that in the Gaighat police station area a SubInspectorâallegedly under the influence of alcoholâentered the house of farmer Jagatveer Rai and shot him deadâTerming the incident as the height of anarchy he accused the state government led by Nitish Kumar of failing to take action against the accused officerâTejashwi alleged that the Bihar Police have been unableâor unwillingâto arrest the SubInspector claiming that he is reportedly hiding under the protection of an influential liquor mafia figure in MuzaffarpurâHe further alleged that political patronage is preventing any action questioning why police have not conducted raids to apprehend the accusedâAdding to the controversy Tejashwi pointed to an official communication from the Tirhut Range DIGâs office where the name of SubInspector Raja Singh SHO Gaighat allegedly appears in a list of officers selected for the âVeer Pashupatinath Medalâ for exemplary serviceâHe highlighted the contradictionâon one hand the officer faces serious allegations while on the other preparations are reportedly underway to honour him at an event scheduled for April 9 2026âThe RJD leader launched a scathing critique of the police administration alleging systemic corruption and breakdown of accountabilityâHe warned that if swift action is not taken and justice is not delivered public anger could spill onto the streets holding the government and administration responsible for any escalationâThe Rashtriya Janata Dal has made it clear that it will fight at every level to secure justice for the late Jagatveer Rai intensifying the political confrontation in MuzaffarpurâSince the incident the district has been witnessing strong public outrage and growing agitationâWhile the police department is reportedly moving ahead with preparations for a medal distribution ceremony the opposition has sharply criticized the move calling it insensitive and inappropriate under the circumstancesâOpposition leaders including Tejashwi Yadav have framed the issue as a larger question of accountability and justice arguing that honouring an officer facing serious allegations sends the wrong messageâWith tensions rising on the ground all eyes are now on the state government led by Nitish Kumarâwhether it will review the list of awardees or proceed as planned potentially fuelling further public angerâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/muzaffarpur-killing-tejashwi-criticises-nitish-kumar-for-selecting-sho-for-the-award-666742.html Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bomb-threats-target-courts-govt-offices-in-jharkhand-ranchi-dhanbad-sahibganj-on-high-alert-666750.html Ranchi March 26 A fresh wave of bomb threats sent through emails targeting key government offices and court complexes in Jharkhand triggered panic across the state on Thursday In view of this security has been beefed up in Ranchi Dhanbad and SahibganjAccording to officials threatening emails warning of explosions were sent to the Ranchi Collectorate and the Dhanbad and Sahibganj Civil Courts This set off a statewide alert Police and security agencies swiftly moved in and turned the affected premises virtually into a fortressIn Ranchi a threat received on the Deputy Commissionerâs official email led to a thorough search operation at the Collectorate by the bomb disposal squad which continued for several hoursSimilar scenes unfolded in Dhanbad and Sahibganj also where court proceedings were disrupted amid panic In Sahibganj police teams led by SP Amit Kumar Singh evacuated the Rajmahal and Sahibganj court complexes with dog squads conducting thorough searches of the premisesThis is the second such threat to the Dhanbad Civil Court within a fortnight heightening anxiety among lawyers and litigantsEarlier on March 10 a threat email had warned of blowing up the Ranchi Civil Court using cyanide bombs while another message on February 28 mentioned RDX explosives Similar emails have also been reported from the Bokaro Civil Court and a Passport Seva KendraPreliminary technical investigations by Ranchi police point to an interstate link Officials said the emails are suspected to have originated from Tamil Nadu with a person identified as Uday Reddy emerging as a key suspectPolice sources indicated that the accused may have been motivated by grievances related to a legal dispute and is allegedly targeting judicial and administrative institutions Authorities are probing whether he acted alone or as part of a larger networkA special Jharkhand Police team will be travelling to Tamil Nadu to apprehend the suspectMeanwhile security has been tightened across sensitive installations in Jharkhand with additional deployment of forces and installation of metal detectors as a precautionary measure IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bomb-threats-target-courts-govt-offices-in-jharkhand-ranchi-dhanbad-sahibganj-on-high-alert-666750.html Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/sc-directs-cbi-mp-govt-to-file-details-on-probe-charge-sheets-in-vyapam-scam-666754.html BhopalNew Delhi March 26 In a sharp rebuke the Supreme Court on Thursday criticised the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI and the Madhya Pradesh government in a case linked to the Vyapam scam The apex court has directed both the CBI and the state government to submit complete details of the investigation carried out so far and provide information about all charge sheets filed in the matterThe court has asked for an affidavit explaining how and to what extent the 320page complaint filed by the petitioner Paras Saklecha was included in the probe and subsequent charge sheetsThe Supreme Court expressed strong displeasure over the failure of the CBI and the state government to file a satisfactory reply despite earlier noticesA bench comprising Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and Justice NV Anjaria has now directed both parties to file detailed affidavits on the progress of the investigationThe next hearing in the case has been scheduled for April 16Paras Saklecha had approached the apex court challenging the decision of the Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High CourtHe said that important facts and documents related to the Vyapam scam were ignored during the investigationThe Madhya Pradesh High Court had earlier dismissed his petition saying that he was not a directly affected partyIn 2014 Saklecha had filed a detailed complaint along with supporting documents highlighting irregularities in the PreMedical Test PMT and other examinations conducted by Professional Examination Board also known as Vyapam an acronym in HindiFollowing a Supreme Court order in 2015 Saklecha submitted a comprehensive 320page complaint to the CBIAlthough the CBI and the Special Task Force recorded his statements the petitioner alleged that no meaningful action was taken on his complaintDue to inaction by the investigating agencies Saklecha moved the Madhya Pradesh High Court in 2023His petition was dismissed in April 2024 after which he filed an appeal in the Supreme CourtThe Vyapam scam which came to light in 2014 exposed largescale irregularities in recruitment examinations in Madhya PradeshIt started with the use of impersonators in the PMT examination and later spread to several other recruitment tests including those for police and transport departmentsThe case was later transferred from the State Special Task Force to the CBIIn an attempt to improve its image the name Vyapam was changed three times and is now known as the Madhya Pradesh Employees Selection Board IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/sc-directs-cbi-mp-govt-to-file-details-on-probe-charge-sheets-in-vyapam-scam-666754.html Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/mumbai-man-conspires-for-wifes-murder-stages-suicide-four-arrested-666491.html Mumbai March 25 A sensational and chilling case has come to light in Mumbaiâs Sakinaka area where a man allegedly conspired to murder his wife to continue a relationship with his girlfriend The accused reportedly paid Rs 670 lakh to have his wife killed and attempted to pass off the crime as a suicide The case initially treated as an accidental death was on the verge of closure but for the victimâs father whose persistent suspicion led to a dramatic breakthroughAccording to the Sakinaka Police four accused have been arrested in connection with the case including the husband identified as Sakaram Chaudhary 36 along with Shankar Dangi 36 Babu alias Raghav alias Amarchand Gayri 22 and Dinesh Gayri 20The incident dates back to October 14 2024 when the police received information about the body of 34yearold Narangi alias Geeta Chaudhary found hanging from a ceiling fan in the kitchen of her residence in Sangharsh Nagar Sakinaka Based on the initial assessment of the scene the police registered an Accidental Death Report ADR and began an inquiry suspecting suicide The body was sent for postmortem examination however doctors could not conclusively determine the exact cause of deathFollowing the initial procedures the body was taken to Rajasthan for the last rites and buried However the victimâs father Bhanaram Chaudhary 66 suspected foul play and maintained that his daughter had not died by suicide Acting on his complaint a case was registered in Rajasthan giving a new direction to the investigationSubsequently the body was exhumed and a second postmortem was conducted The findings revealed that the woman had been murdered by strangulation using an orangecolored rope Based on this revelation the Rajasthan Police registered a Zero FIR and transferred the case to the Sakinaka Police in Mumbai for further investigationUpon taking over the case the Mumbai Police formed a special team and initiated a detailed probe DCP Datta Nalawade of Zone 10 revealed that the accused husband had made two prior attempts to kill his wife before the fatal incident The first attempt involved staging a road accident in Powai while the second involved a physical assault both of which failedDetermined to succeed the accused then hatched a third and final plan He allegedly hired his associate Shankar Dangi for Rs 670 lakh to execute the murder who in turn involved Babu and Dinesh On October 14 2024 the trio along with Sakaram strangled the victim and later hung her body from a ceiling fan to make it appear as a suicideDuring the investigation Sakaram initially misled the police through multiple rounds of questioning However during the fourth round of sustained interrogation he broke down and confessed to the crime The motive was found to be his relationship with another woman Dimple Chaudhary as he wanted to eliminate his wife whom he saw as an obstaclePolice officials stated that had it not been for the fatherâs unwavering suspicion and insistence on a second postmortem the case would have remained closed as a suicide The investigation ultimately exposed a meticulously planned and horrifying conspiracy IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/mumbai-man-conspires-for-wifes-murder-stages-suicide-four-arrested-666491.html Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bangladeshi-national-attempting-to-flee-using-forged-indian-passport-held-at-mumbai-airport-666493.html Mumbai March 25 A Bangladeshi national attempting to travel to Congo using a fake Indian passport was apprehended at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport officials said on Wednesday A larger network of forged documents during immigration checks they saidAccording to officials the incident came to light after immigration scrutiny revealed discrepancies in the documents presented by the accused leading to the recovery of multiple forged identification papersThe Sahar Police said it has launched a detailed probe into the caseThanks to the vigilance of immigration officials at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport a major fraud scheme has been exposed The Sahar Police have arrested a Bangladeshi national who was attempting to flee abroad using a forged Indian passport an official statement saidPolice said the incident occurred at around 415 am when immigration officer Ganesh Gawli was on duty and a passenger approached the counter for verification Although the documents initially appeared to be in order closer inspection raised suspicionThe passenger had presented an Indian passport mentioning an address in Kolkata but officials noticed that the mobile number provided carried a Bangladeshi country code This inconsistency prompted further questioning and he was escorted to senior officers for detailed interrogationDuring sustained questioning the accused disclosed his real identity as Sukanta Mallick aged 39 a resident of Gopalganj district in Bangladesh He admitted that he had entered India illegally in 2012The accused further revealed that he had managed to obtain an Indian passport in 2022 using forged documents Investigators also found that he had fraudulently acquired other identification documents including a PAN card a Voter ID and a Ration CardOfficials said that the accused was scheduled to board a flight from Mumbai to Congo identified as Dar City on flight number TC401 with the intention of settling abroad using his fake Indian identityImmigration authorities recovered several documents from his possession including the fake Indian documents a Bangladeshi birth certificate his mothers passport and a mobile phonePreliminary investigations suggest that the accused may not have acted alone with officials suspecting the involvement of an organised syndicate engaged in producing forged documents to facilitate illegal residency in India and movement abroadFollowing the arrest the Immigration Department handed over the accused to the Sahar Police for further legal action A case is being registered against him under multiple charges including fraud forgery and illegal stay in the countryIn the wake of the incident security and immigration agencies at the airport have been put on high alert and efforts are underway to trace those who assisted the accused in procuring the forged documents and enabling his attempted travel IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bangladeshi-national-attempting-to-flee-using-forged-indian-passport-held-at-mumbai-airport-666493.html Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-robbers-arrested-after-encounter-with-police-in-bihars-siwan-666497.html Patna March 25 A dramatic latenight police encounter in Bihars Siwan created panic after an exchange of gunfire between police and criminals on the SiwanPatna Highway said officials on Wednesday According to the police two bikeborne criminals opened fire at the police as soon as they spotted a checking team near Laheji village under the Basantpur police station areaActing swiftly the police took positions and launched a chase When the accused fired around four rounds in an attempt to escape the police retaliated eventually shooting both in the legs and bringing the situation under controlThe injured accused have been identified as Rohit Kumar Sharma 28 and Rohit Kumar Kushwaha alias Rishu 19As per police sources both were allegedly involved in recent highprofile robbery cases at Arun Jewellers and Manmohit Jewellers and had a long history of criminal activityThe operation was carried out following specific intelligence inputs about their movementDuring the chase the suspects tried to flee towards nearby fields after abandoning their motorcycle but the police quickly cordoned off the area and apprehended themBoth injured criminals were taken into custody and sent for medical treatmentThe two injured accused were first admitted to the Sadar Hospital in Siwan but due to their critical condition they were later referred to Patna for advanced medical treatmentAccording to the Basantpur SHO Rohit Sharma is an interstate robber with criminal links extending from Bihar to HyderabadPolice officials also connected the duo to the highprofile robbery case in Basantpur market on March 9 in which jewellery worth nearly Rs 25 lakh was looted an incident that had triggered significant public outrageWith this encounter the police have claimed a major breakthrough in cracking down on organised crime in the regionHowever despite the arrests an atmosphere of fear and unease continues to linger among residents reflecting ongoing concerns over safety and law and order IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-robbers-arrested-after-encounter-with-police-in-bihars-siwan-666497.html Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/son-strangles-mother-to-death-in-kolkata-decamps-with-jewellery-666507.html Kolkata March 25 Unable to come to terms with his mothers remarriage a son allegedly strangled her to death in a fit of rage in Baguihati of North Kolkata said the police on Wednesday Following the act the accused locked the room and fled the spot The police recovered the body and sent it to a hospital for a postmortem examinationAccording to the police Ranjit Chakraborty and his wife Ruma Chakraborty resided in a rented groundfloor flat near Kathpole in the Jagatpur area of ââBaguiati They had rented this flat approximately six months ago Locals said that on Tuesday Rudradeep Rumas son from her first marriage arrived at the flat and stayed with his motherIt is reported that a heated argument erupted between mother and son regarding her marital relationships The situation eventually escalated to a critical point leading to a physical altercation It is alleged that in a fit of rage he strangled her to death using a scarf then stole his mothers gold jewellery before locking the door and fleeingRumas second husband Ranjit Chakraborty returned home late in the night Upon arrival he discovered that the door was locked from the outside He immediately called various relatives to inquire whether his wife had visited their homes when everyone denied seeing her he contacted the landlord Then he obtained a spare key and entered the flat Inside they discovered Rumas lifeless body lying on the bed with the scarf wrapped tightly around her neck The incident was reported to the Baguiati Police Station Police officers arrived at the scene to collect evidence and forensic samplesThe body was sent to RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Wednesday morning for a postmortem examination The exact cause of death will be ascertained once the preliminary postmortem report is received A case has been registered based on the complaint lodged by the womans husband A search is on for the womans son from her first marriage said a senior officer of Kolkata Police After questioning local residents the police have learned that the son is a drug addictAccording to the police the motive to commit the crime was being investigated and whether any dispute erupted between the mother and son over money was being probed IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/son-strangles-mother-to-death-in-kolkata-decamps-with-jewellery-666507.html Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/pakistan-leans-on-sunni-groups-to-curb-shia-mobilisation-maintain-iran-neutrality-666511.html New Delhi March 25 For Pakistanâs Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir countering the proIran Shia mobilisation in the country is increasingly becoming a headache For Pakistan countering this mobilisation is important as it is threatening to become bigger However the dilemma the establishment faces is that it cannot use its official machinery to take on the mobilisation of the Shias Pakistan has chosen to mediate between Iran and the United States and hence it needs to remain neutral Any direct action against the Shia mobilisation would infuriate Iran and this is something that Islamabad wants to avoidAn official said that Pakistan has now brought back its proxies to take on this problem The Pakistan Army chief has ordered hardline Sunni elements and leaders from the SipaheSabah SeS and JamaatudDawah JuD to take on the Shias who are mobilising in large numbers in support of Iran These groups have in the past come to the rescue of the Pakistan establishment When it comes to countering protesters who were seeking justice for jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan it was these elements who took to the streetsThe members of the SeS and JuD have the backing of the army and ISI and have been given a free hand to indulge in street violence against those who are questioning the establishment an official saidThe SeS is a banned Sunni Deobandi Islamist organisation and a former political party that was founded in 1985 This outfit came into existence only to oppose Shia influence in Pakistan The SeS has a history of being involved in sectarian conflicts including violence with the Shia organisation ShipaheMuhammad PakistanThe JuD on the other hand is the charity wing of the LashkareTaiba The JuD follows the Ahli Hadith interpretation of Islam which is similar to Wahhabism and SalafismAn Intelligence Bureau official said that by involving the SeS and JuD the Pakistan army chief would look to put down the mobilisation of the Shia Since these groups have no accountability the violence would not be blamed on the state but on two individual organisations This helps in the deniability factor when Pakistan speaks with Iran the official addedSuch violence will no doubt be scrutinised internationally and by foreign Intelligence agencies The establishment would however try to get away by putting the blame on the SeS and JuD while stating that it has nothing to do with themAnother official said that both groups have been given immunity by the establishment This means that they can choose to act the way they pleaseAnother official said that with such a plan in place one could anticipate street violence and bloody clashes with the Shias in PakistanBy trying to mediate between Iran and the US Pakistan wants to place itself in a position of power Pakistan also wants to claim geopolitical relevance by offering to mediate between the two warring nationsField Marshal Asim Munir has taken this task upon himself and has been engaging directly with Iranian President Masood Pezeshkian He has also been leveraging his relations with some of the Gulf nations and the USWith Pakistan wanting geopolitical relevance it cannot afford to officially crush the mobilisation that is taking place in support of Iran If Pakistan ends up angering Iran at this juncture then Tehran may not come to the table This would hurt Pakistanâs ambitions of playing mediator and reclaiming geopolitical importance another official saidThe JuD and the SeS have readily accepted what the Pakistan army chief has said as they have done in the past Officials say that both these outfits have had an agenda against the Shias for a long time and hence the offer made by Field Marshal Munir is more than welcome for them IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/pakistan-leans-on-sunni-groups-to-curb-shia-mobilisation-maintain-iran-neutrality-666511.html Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/nagaland-woman-found-hanging-in-chikkamagaluru-harassment-allegations-surface-666516.html Chikkamagaluru Karnataka March 25 A young woman from Nagaland was found dead under suspicious circumstances in Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka on Wednesday Her body was discovered hanging at her residence in Aravindnagar Chikkamagaluru cityThe deceased has been identified as 22yearold Linsula According to police she was working at a resort Preliminary investigations revealed that she had spoken to a person identified as Kivishe Kinimi for about half an hour prior to the incident It has also come to light that she had mentioned the names Rajesh and Tejas in her diaryLashila Inchugar connected to Linsula has filed a complaint at the Basavanahalli police station against Rajesh and Tejas alleging that they had been harassing her Police have visited the spot and initiated further investigationMeanwhile police sources confirmed that Linsula had mentioned in her diary that two youths Rajesh and Tejas were harassing her She wrote that the two had begun subjecting her to physical and mental harassment under the pretext of love and a relationshipLinsula had also noted this in her diary She bore several responsibilities including managing her family taking care of her parents and looking after their health Despite facing harassment she continued working while enduring it police saidThe diary has been taken into police custody and her family in Nagaland has been informed More details are yet to emerge regarding the incidentOn November 26 2024 an incident of a 19yearold woman from Assam Maya Gogoi being stabbed to death in a Bengaluru hotel had come to light The decomposed body of Maya Gogoi was found in service apartment that she booked with her boyfriend Aarav Harni The investigations revealed that the accused boy friend had stayed with Maya Gogois dead body for a dayAs per the police Harni stabbed Gogoi to death with a knife that he allegedly brought with him and stayed with the body for an entire day before walking out of the rented apartment in the Indiranagar area Photos showed blood on a blanket and pillows in the room A yellow nylon rope that Harni allegedly ordered from a quick commerce site is also seen on the floorDuring the investigation the police found out that he had ordered a twometer nylon rope from the quick commerce site Zepto IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/nagaland-woman-found-hanging-in-chikkamagaluru-harassment-allegations-surface-666516.html Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengaluru-cop-accused-of-harassing-woman-rowdy-sheeter-audio-messages-go-viral-666534.html Bengaluru March 25 An incident of Bengaluru Police Inspector allegedly harassing a woman history sheeter and forcing her to entertain him has come to light on Wednesday In an embarrassment to the police department the purported audio clips and messages containing the conversation went viral on social media Papanna attached to the Konanakunte police station in Bengaluru is the accused inspector The victim has submitted a complaint to the Bengaluru Police Commissioner and urged action against the copThe victim has alleged that complaints against the accused Inspector to the police were of no use The accused cop claims that his wife is a close relative of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and no one can harm him in any way The police had initiated action against me recently and they are not taking any action against the accused cop even as all evidence is submitted she statedâPolice Inspector Papanna is harassing me He sends vulgar messages on WhatsApp He says that he loves me and calls me âvery sexyâ These are just a few examples he has sent many more such messagesâIn 2016 the accused inspector had called me for an inquiry and asked for my number When a cop asks for my contact number I will have to provide it He started sending good morning and good night messages I showed the messages to my husband and he advised me not to reply In February 2017 he even started sending sleazy messages After this when I went to file a complaint with the DCP I got a threat call from his side she statedThey threaten my husband that our children will be killed For three months Papanna has been calling me frequently and harassing me He says he will come to my house and prepare chicken and will also feed me The cop asks me to treat him like a friend The cop openly says his wife is a relative of CM Siddaramaiah and nothing can be done to him He was suspended twice but he immediately took charge and he is all set to get a promotion and become an assistant commissioner of police He will be in power he statedHe should be punished If he is suspended he will get it revoked He will continue to exploit women There are a large number of women victims I am an MBA graduate and American University has awarded me Phd I was feeling disgusted with the messages of cops she wrote in the complaintThe woman a rowdy sheeter in Basavanagudi police station was recently arrested by Bengaluru Police under the stringent Karnataka Control of Organised Crimes Act 2000 KCOCA in connection with a kidnap case of a highprofile real estate businessman The police stated that she is facing about 10 cases in various police stations across Bengaluru IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengaluru-cop-accused-of-harassing-woman-rowdy-sheeter-audio-messages-go-viral-666534.html Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/investment-fraud-racket-busted-in-delhi-11-arrested-senior-citizen-cheated-of-over-rs-22-lakh-666203.html New Delhi March 24 In a major crackdown on cybercrime the Delhi Police on Tuesday arrested 11 individuals involved in a wellorganised investment fraud racket operating across Delhi and Mumbai The accused allegedly duped a senior citizen of Rs 2267 lakh by luring him with promises of high returns on investment According to officials from the Cyber Police Station of the SouthWest District the arrests led to the recovery of a significant quantity of incriminating material including 40 mobile phones 92 fake SIM cards 39 passbooks and chequebooks 27 ATM cards four PAN cards a laptop a desktop two POS machines six UPI scanners a printer and several fake documents used for opening fraudulent bank accountsThe case was registered on November 21 2025 under eFIR No 00792025 based on a complaint filed by a 60yearold man identified as A Srinivasan He reported being cheated through an investment scam that originated from a Facebook advertisement misusing a speech of the Finance Minister The advertisement promoted AIbased trading and redirected users to a registration linkAfter registering the complainant was contacted by individuals posing as investment advisors via phone calls and WhatsApp They persuaded him to invest money through platforms such as the Mudraone App and another online portal The victim was instructed to transfer funds in the name of a company Kreoviah Technology Pvt Ltd Once the money was received the fraudsters ceased communication and blocked all contact resulting in a loss of Rs 2267 lakhTaking cognisance of the seriousness of the offence a special investigation team was formed under the supervision of senior officers The team employed advanced techniques such as money trail analysis call data record examination technical surveillance and digital footprint trackingThe investigation revealed the existence of a syndicate operating from Rohini and Netaji Subhash Place in Delhi where fake bank accounts were opened and managed Raids conducted at these locations led to the arrest of five accused and the seizure of multiple devices and documents linked to the fraud operationDuring interrogation the accused disclosed that they operated front offices for opening mule bank accounts while backend operations were handled from another location in Rohini These accounts were then supplied to other members of the network to route illicit fundsFurther investigation uncovered the involvement of another syndicate based in Mumbai The cheated amount was traced through multiple layers before being credited into a bank account in Goregaon East Subsequent raids in Rajasthanâs Bijai Nagar led to the arrest of four more accused who had shifted to Mumbai to run the operationPolice said the accused were facilitating mule accounts for cyber fraudsters allegedly based in Cambodia who targeted Indian citizens through investment scamsTwo additional individuals were arrested for assisting in managing these fraudulent accounts Authorities confirmed that further investigation is ongoing to identify other members and trace additional victims IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/investment-fraud-racket-busted-in-delhi-11-arrested-senior-citizen-cheated-of-over-rs-22-lakh-666203.html Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/ex-uco-bank-officials-among-4-sentenced-by-cbi-court-to-5-years-for-bank-fraud-666301.html Ahmedabad March 24 A special CBI court in Ahmedabad has convicted and sentenced four accused including two former officials of UCO Bank to five years of Rigorous Imprisonment along with fines in two separate bank fraud cases officials said on Tuesday The court on March 23 awarded the sentence to the then Senior Manager Medam Bhagavathi Prasad then Assistant Manager Bhaskar Rameshchandra Soni and private individuals involved in the casesIn the first case the court sentenced Medam Bhagavathi Prasad Bhaskar Rameshchandra Soni and Jayendrasinh Dahyaji Makwana proprietor of Ms Heaven Five Enterprise to five yearsâ rigorous imprisonment and imposed a total fine of Rs 133 croreThe case was registered by the CBI on April 27 2016 against the accused and othersIt was alleged that Prasad while serving as Branch Manager of UCO Bankâs Chiloda branch in Gandhinagar fraudulently sanctioned and disbursed cash credit limits and term loans amounting to Rs 643 crore on the basis of forged documents to various borrowersInvestigations revealed that the total outstanding amount across 17 loan accounts stood at Rs 363 crore as of December 2015 Most of these accounts turned NonPerforming Assets NPAs while others were on the verge of becoming NPAs causing significant loss to the bank The CBI filed a chargesheet in the matter on November 17 2017In the second case the court convicted and sentenced four accused â Medam Bhagavathi Prasad Bhaskar Rameshchandra Soni and private individual Vanrajji Prabhtaji Solanki proprietor of Ms Shree Vanraj Enterprise â to five yearsâ rigorous imprisonment along with a total fine of Rs 72 lakhThe CBI had registered the second case on April 27 2016 on similar allegations of fraudulent sanction and disbursal of loans based on forged documents leading to substantial financial losses and multiple accounts turning NPAsAfter completion of the trial the court found the accused guilty and sentenced them accordingly in both cases the agency said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/ex-uco-bank-officials-among-4-sentenced-by-cbi-court-to-5-years-for-bank-fraud-666301.html Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/police-in-jampks-pulwama-arrest-drug-peddler-with-contraband-666324.html Srinagar March 24 Police in Jammu and Kashmirâs Pulwama district said on Tuesday that they have arrested a drug peddler and recovered 771 gms of contraband from his possession A police spokesman said that in a major crackdown on drug trafficking Pulwama Police apprehended a suspected drug peddler during a naka checking operation and recovered a substantial quantity of contraband substance registering a formal case under the NDPS ActâPulwama Police apprehended a person during naka checking at Tengpona Road near Womenâs Degree College During the naka a suspect carrying a nylon bag was intercepted by a team from Police Station Pulwama Upon search a charas choraganjalike substance weighing approximately 771 grams was recovered from his possession along with the nylon bag the police saidThe accused has been identified as Mohd Arif Malik son of Reyaz Ahmad Malik a resident of Malikpora PulwamaAccordingly a case FIR No 372026 under relevant sections of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Pulwama and further investigation is underway it reads Pulwama Police reiterated their commitment to curb the menace of drugs and urged the general public to cooperate and share any information related to drug abuse or traffickingThe JampK Police and the security forces have been carrying out antiterrorist operations in the union territory and drug smugglers drug peddlers and those involved in hawala money rackets and other unlawful financial activities are also on the scanner of the security forcesIt is believed that funds generated by drug smuggling drug peddling and through hawala money rackets are finally used to sustain terrorism in Jammu and KashmirThe Army and the Border Security Forces BSF guarding the Line of Control LoC and the international border respectively are deployed to prevent infiltration exfiltration drug smuggling and drone activities initiated from across the borderDrones are used by terror outfits with the help of Pakistanâs ISI to drop payloads of arms ammunition cash and drugs into the Indian side to support terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/police-in-jampks-pulwama-arrest-drug-peddler-with-contraband-666324.html Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/jampk-police-arrest-five-absconders-in-poonch-666343.html Jammu March 24 Police in JampKâs Poonch district said on Tuesday that they have arrested five absconders wanted in multiple criminal casesâ Police stated that in a significant operation against proclaimed offenders the Police Station Surankote under the close supervision of the SDPO Surankote successfully apprehended five absconders who had been evading arrest for an extended period in connection with various criminal casesâThe arrested individuals have been identified asâBasharat Hussain son of Mohd Bashir resident of Sangla Surankote involved in FIR No 2072018 US 452382148324325147 RPC declared absconder on 03122024âMohd Iqbal son of Mohd Sharief resident of Hari SurankoteâGhulam Ahmed son of Bagh Hussain resident of Hari SurankoteâMohd Sharief son of Fateh Mohd caste Gujjar resident of Hari Tehsil SurankoteâAll three were involved in FIR No 2842018 under Sections 452147148324323 of the RPC and were declared absconders on 29122018âMohd Akram son of Abdullah resident of Sangla Surankote involved in FIR No 2432012 US 341323324 RPC declared absconder on 30032017âSpecial police teams were constituted under the supervision of the SHO Surankote with overall supervision by the SDPO Surankote Acting on specific and credible inputs and through sustained efforts the teams successfully tracked and apprehended the accused persons who had been on the run for several yearsâAll arrested individuals have been produced before the competent court of law for further legal proceedingsDistrict Police Poonch reiterated its firm commitment to upholding the rule of law and taking strict action against absconders and individuals involved in criminal activitiesâJampK Police and the security forces have been carrying out aggressive antiterrorist operations across JampK Routine crime drug smuggling and hawala money rackets are also on the scanner of the security forcesâIt is believed that funds generated by unlawful activities are used to sustain terrorism in JampKâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/jampk-police-arrest-five-absconders-in-poonch-666343.html Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengal-man-hacks-woman-to-death-in-parlour-commits-suicide-666347.html Kolkata March 24 Two bodies were recovered in the Mahamaytala area of Garia on the southern outskirts of Kolkata on Tuesday in West Bengalâ A woman was hacked to death inside her beauty parlour by a Kashmiri man who later committed suicide âPolice said the incident appears to stem from a strained relationshipâAccording to a senior police officer the deceased woman has been identified as Rupbani Das aged approximately 50 âShe ran a beauty parlour in Mahamaytala under the jurisdiction of Narendrapur Police Station in GariaâOn Tuesday a young man from Kashmir entered the parlour and began indiscriminately stabbing the woman with a sharp weapon âShe collapsed to the ground bleeding profusely Witnessing the horrific act shopkeepers in the vicinity fled in terrorâUpon receiving the alert a large police contingent rushed to the scene âThe police recovered the bloodsoaked woman and shifted her to a hospital where doctors pronounced her brought dead âMeanwhile the young manâs body was found inside the parlour âAlthough it has been established that he was a resident of Kashmir his specific name and identity remain unknown âPolice are currently working to ascertain these detailsâA senior officer of Baruipur Police District said âBased on preliminary assessments we suspect that the young man committed suicide after hacking the woman to death likely due to tensions arising from a strained relationship Both bodies have been recovered and sent to a hospital for postmortem examination An investigation into the incident has been initiatedââThe incident has sparked widespread sensation and alarm within the locality âThe fact that a woman was hacked inside a parlour in broad daylight has raised serious questions regarding local security âWith the Assembly elections just around the corner the incident has also raised concerns about safety in and around Kolkataâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengal-man-hacks-woman-to-death-in-parlour-commits-suicide-666347.html Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/jampk-police-in-reasi-district-trace-missing-persons-of-two-families-666355.html Jammu March 24 Police in JampKâs Reasi district on Tuesday reunited two missing persons with their families bringing relief to the worried relativesâ Police said that continuing its commitment to public safety and citizen assistance it successfully traced and reunited two missing persons in separate incidents reported from KatraâIn the first incident Anil Kumar Tripathi son of Amar Nath Tripathi resident of Barra Kanpur Uttar Pradesh who had been missing from his home was found roaming in the Katra market area âUpon noticing his condition police teams initiated verification and continued efforts to establish his identity and locate his family âAfter sustained efforts his family was successfully traced in Kanpur Uttar Pradesh The individual was safely handed over to his family members after completing all required legal formalitiesâIn another incident a nineyearold missing girl Dhatri Dwivedi daughter of Vineet Dwivedi resident of Unnao Kanpur UP who had been separated from her family was brought to Police Station Katra by local citizens âActing promptly the police team initiated efforts to trace her family After persistent followup and verification the girls family was successfully located âThe child was safely reunited with her parents after completing the necessary formalitiesâDistrict Police Reasi appreciated the general publics cooperation in both cases and reiterated its commitment to ensuring the safety and security of residents and visitors âThe police urged citizens to immediately report any missing persons or suspicious activities to their nearest police stationâDue to Navratras a heavy rush of devotees continues at the Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Police and security forces have been deployed in strength to ensure a hasslefree pilgrimage for devoteesâThe Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board SMVDSB headed by JampK LG Manoj Sinha has substantially improved facilities both at the Katra base camp and the main shrine to accommodate the everincreasing number of pilgrims visiting the Deityâs shrineâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/jampk-police-in-reasi-district-trace-missing-persons-of-two-families-666355.html Tue, 24 Mar 2026 20:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/blast-in-village-near-international-border-in-jampks-samba-probe-underway-666029.html Jammu March 23 A mysterious blast took place on Monday outside a house in a village of Jammu and Kashmirs Samba district as officials said the exact nature of the blast was being ascertained Officials said around 2 am an explosion took place outside the house of a Sarpanch named Jai Ram Sharma in Gawala Talab village of Ghagwal sector of the international border in the districtâGawala Talab village is around 10 kms from the international border The gate and the compound wall of the house were completely damaged but no casualties occurred due to the blastâ the officials saidPolice and forensic expert teams reached the village and took samples from the blast site to ascertain the exact nature of the explosionAn FIR has been registered at the concerned police station about the incidentMore details are awaitedThe 240kmlong international border in the union territory is situated in Samba Kathua and Jammu districtsThe international border is guarded by the Border Security Force BSF The troops of BSF are deployed to prevent infiltration exfiltration drug smuggling and drone activities initiated from the Pakistan side of the borderDrones have been used by terror outfits with the assistance of Pakistan forces to drop payloads of armsammunition cash and drugs on the Indian sideThese payloads are usually picked up by the overground workers OGWs of terror outfits and then handed over to the terrorists to sustain terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir The BSF has deployed hitech antidrone equipment on the international border to check the menace of drones initiated from the Pakistan side of the borderIn addition to the international border Jammu and Kashmir has a 740 km Line of Control LoC situated in the Baramulla Kupwara Bandipora districts of the Valley and in Poonch Rajouri and partly in the Jammu district of the Jammu division The LoC is guarded by the Army IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/blast-in-village-near-international-border-in-jampks-samba-probe-underway-666029.html Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/20-stab-wounds-throat-slit-mumbai-man-attacked-by-friend-in-broad-daylight-666033.html Mumbai March 23 A 20yearold man was brutally killed in a shocking daylight incident in Mumbaiâs Dharavi area police said on Monday The accused has been arrested and a case of murder has been registered According to the Dharavi Police the victim identified as Ashwin Shivkumar Nadar was attacked with over 20 stab wounds by his acquaintance Ashiq Asim Akhtar Khan and the victims throat was slitThe assault is believed to have stemmed from a longstanding personal enmity between the twoPolice officials stated that the accused was found standing near the victim with a bloodstained knife in his hand Eyewitnesses at the scene informed the police that Khan was issuing death threats during the attack reportedly shouting that he would not spare the victim and would kill anyone who tried to intervenePreliminary investigations suggest that the victim and the accused knew each other and had a history of disputesThe police suspect that the primary motive behind the murder was resentment on the part of the accused after the victim allegedly refused to maintain a relationship or live with him A prolonged personal feud between the two is also believed to have contributed to the crimeUpon receiving information about the incident the Dharavi Police rushed to the spot and apprehended the accusedThe severely injured victim was immediately taken to Sion Hospital and admitted to the emergency ward However despite efforts by doctors he succumbed to his injuries during treatmentIn a separate incident reported on March 17 a 42yearold man in Mumbai allegedly killed his wife by pushing her in front of an approaching local train following a domestic dispute The accused fled the scene but was later arrested in Surat by the Railway Police STFAccording to police officials after committing the crime the accused initially fled towards Thane He then boarded a fast local train to Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus CSMT travelled to Dadar and later took another train to Virar Investigations revealed that he subsequently boarded a Gujaratbound train from Virar railway station before being tracked down and arrested IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/20-stab-wounds-throat-slit-mumbai-man-attacked-by-friend-in-broad-daylight-666033.html Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/goa-son-of-bjp-councillor-arrested-in-sexual-abuse-case-involving-25-30-minor-girls-666058.html Panaji March 23 The South Goa Police arrested 20yearold Soham Sushant Naik in the wee hours of Monday following an intense public outcry over an alleged sex scandal involving 25 to 30 minor girls Naik a resident of MadegalCacora and the son of a BJP Curchorem Municipal councillor was taken into custody after a mob of concerned citizens and local leaders picketed the police station The investigation suggests a disturbing pattern of abuse spanning the last three years According to preliminary reports the BJP corporators son allegedly engaged in sexual relations with numerous minors filming the encounters and subsequently using the footage to threaten the victims into silenceThe scandal came to light last week after Soham Sushant Naik allegedly boasted about his actions during a social gathering showing explicit videos of the victims to his associates As rumours of the sexual abuse recordings spread through South Goa local tension reached a boiling pointHowever before this the case was being discussed in South Goa for the last few days Local citizens gathered at the Kudchade police station on Sunday night seeking action as the case was linked to a local BJP corporator Finally the police took the corporators son Soham Naik into custodyThe action came after the accused showed some videos to his friends at a drinking party last week This led to the revelation of the years of alleged sexual abuse of minors by the BJP leaders sonOn Sunday Curchorem residents had marched to the police station demanding a fair probe into the alleged sexracket videos involving minorsThe protestors had warned of a bandh if police failed to act immediately and arrest the accused within 48 hours The residents had also demanded that the police register a suo motu FIR in the case rather than wait for victims to come forwardState Congress president Amit Patkar demanded that the government step in take suo motu cognisance and order a prompt impartial and timebound enquiry into the horrific caseThe South Goa Police are currently investigating the digital evidence and determining the full scale of the exploitation of the minor girls by Soham Sushant NaikSoham Sushant Naik remains in custody as forensic teams work to recover the alleged videos used for blackmailing the minor girls IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/goa-son-of-bjp-councillor-arrested-in-sexual-abuse-case-involving-25-30-minor-girls-666058.html Mon, 23 Mar 2026 14:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/case-handed-over-to-cid-karnataka-minister-on-cop-accused-of-sexual-harassment-666074.html Bengaluru March 23 Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Monday said that the investigation into the alleged assault by a police inspector on women in Moodbidri in Mangaluru district has been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department CID Addressing reporters in Bengaluru he said he had directed the State Director General of Police to transfer the case to the CID for a detailed probe considering the seriousness of the allegationsThe minister said that the Chairperson of the State Womenâs Commission Nagalakshmi Chowdhary along with the victim had shared several details regarding the incident Based on these inputs the decision was taken to entrust the case to the CID for further investigationHe noted that immediate action had already been taken by suspending the accused police inspector soon after the allegations surfaced The department has also been asked to submit a report on the incidentParameshwara said a comprehensive investigation was necessary to ascertain the full extent of the case âThe truth will come out after the CID probe It will also reveal if there are more victims involvedâ he addedResponding to a query on remarks against the Congressled government made by Pranavananda Swamiji the minister said the All India Congress Committee AICC follows its own mandate while making decisions He added that statements made by religious leaders reflect public sentiment but decisions are taken based on internal assessments and reportsIt may be noted that Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy suspended Moodbidri Police Inspector Sandesh last week pending a departmental inquiry on charges of misbehaving with womenThe suspension order was issued on March 17 following a preliminary inquiry by the Assistant Commissioner of Police ACP North Sub Division Mangaluru into complaints filed by a few women with the Karnataka State Commission for Women alleging that the inspector had harassed themAt a recent press conference two women alleged that the inspector sought sexual favours from women visiting the police station for official work Alternatively they claimed he demanded bribesIn the suspension order Commissioner Reddy stated that the preliminary inquiry did not substantiate the allegation of demanding sexual favours However it corroborated allegations of misbehaviour based on verification of videos in which the inspector was seen speaking inappropriately to a woman He was suspended on these groundsThe suspended inspector Sandesh has also been accused of claiming that he had paid Rs 40 lakh to Home Minister G Parameshwara to secure his posting and that no one could take action against him while allegedly threatening a complainantMeanwhile Venoor police in Mangaluru have also registered a rape case against Moodbidri Police Inspector PG Sandesh who is currently under suspension following a complaint filed by a college principal in Belthangady taluk She has accused him of sexually assaulting her between 2020 and 2023 IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/case-handed-over-to-cid-karnataka-minister-on-cop-accused-of-sexual-harassment-666074.html Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/transformer-oil-theft-accused-arrested-in-police-encounter-in-ups-hardoi-665920.html Hardoi March 22 A man accused of stealing oil from electrical transformers was arrested following an encounter with the police in Hardoi district of Uttar Pradesh officials said on Sunday Taking action against a rise in theft cases in the district a joint team of personnel from Pali and Pachdevara police stations apprehended the accused after a brief exchange of fire The suspect who sustained injuries during the encounter has been admitted to a hospital for treatmentPolice said preliminary investigation has revealed that the arrested individual was involved in stealing oil from electrical transformers and was part of a wider network engaged in such crimesAccording to officials several incidents of transformer oil theft had been reported across the district in recent weeks prompting intensified patrolling and surveillance Acting on inputs a police team on patrol noticed a suspicious car and attempted to intercept itWhen the police attempted to stop the vehicle the occupant tried to flee and opened fire on the police team In selfdefence the police returned fire resulting in the criminal sustaining a gunshot wound The police immediately apprehended the criminal officials said in a statementThe accused has been identified as Kuldeep also known as Gabbar a resident of Farrukhabad police saidAssistant Superintendent of Police Alok Rajan Singh said that several items were recovered from the accused including Rs 20000 in cash a car a countrymade pistol live ammunition around 40 litres of stolen oil and a mobile phoneA case has been registered against the accused under relevant sections of law and further legal proceedings are underwayPolice officials said the accused is linked to a gang involved in organised theft of transformer oil and had been wanted in multiple casesASP Singh added that the injured accused is currently undergoing treatment and will be interrogated to gather details about other members of the gang following which action will be initiated against the entire syndicateOfficials also noted that the action is part of a broader crackdown being carried out under the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with police across districts stepping up efforts against criminal activitiesFurther investigation is in progress and more details are awaited IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/transformer-oil-theft-accused-arrested-in-police-encounter-in-ups-hardoi-665920.html Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/nurse-hospital-owner-among-4-held-for-selling-newborn-in-greater-noida-665924.html Greater Noida March 22 A nurse was caught redhanded while allegedly attempting to sell a newborn baby girl for Rs 260 lakh in Greater Noida leading to the arrest of three other accused persons including the owner of a private hospital officials said on Sunday The police said they have unearthed a conspiracy involving the sale of a fivetosixdayold infant in Greater Noida West with the transaction reportedly fixed at Rs 260 lakh Acting swiftly the authorities apprehended those involved and initiated further investigation into the caseThe matter came to light after a couple residing in a housing society in Greater Noida began searching for ways to adopt a child through social media platforms During this process they were contacted by several suspicious individuals who demanded a substantial amount of money in exchange for arranging a childAfter negotiations the deal was finalised at Rs 260 lakh Sensing foul play the couple informed the Child Helpline authorities which led to coordinated action by multiple agenciesFollowing the tipoff teams from the AntiHuman Trafficking Unit AHTU the Child Welfare Committee and the local Bisrakh Kotwali police launched an operation to catch the accusedAccording to officials the accused asked the couple to come near the Bisrakh roundabout where they planned to hand over the infantSharing information about the case Central Noida DCP Shakti Awasthi said On Saturday evening around 430 pm when a woman arrived at the location carrying a 10dayold baby girl police teams deployed in plainclothes apprehended her redhanded The woman taken into custody was employed at a private hospital in Greater Noida WestDuring subsequent interrogation police arrested three more individuals identified as Yashika Garg the owner of the private hospital Gajendra a sanitation worker and Ranjit an operating theatre technicianInvestigators said more names are emerging during the probe and questioning of other suspects is ongoing Police suspect that multiple such networks are operating through social media platforms targeting individuals seeking to adopt childrenAuthorities also said that the biological parents of the infant have not yet been traced Preliminary findings suggest that the childs mother may have abandoned her at the hospital before leaving and efforts are underway to identify herThe rescued baby girl has been shifted to a shelter facility in Noida for care and protectionPolice said the investigation is ongoing and further details in the case are awaited IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/nurse-hospital-owner-among-4-held-for-selling-newborn-in-greater-noida-665924.html Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-arrested-as-lpg-black-marketing-racket-busted-in-delhi-74-cylinders-recovered-665927.html New Delhi March 22 The Delhi Police on Sunday stated it has unearthed an illegal LPG hoarding and blackmarketing racket operating in the Mahipalpur area and arrested three persons in connection with the case During the operation police recovered a total of 74 LPG cylinders including 70 domestic and four commercial units along with a Tata Ace Gold vehicle weighing machines and gas transfer equipment used in the illegal tradeThe raid was carried out on Saturday by the AntiAuto Theft Squad AATS which apprehended three accused identified as Krishna 33 Dinesh Sahu 46 and Mithilesh 39 According to officials the trio originally from Bihar had been living in Delhi for the past 20â25 years and had been engaged in illegal LPG supply activities in the Mahipalpur area for nearly three yearsPolice said a dedicated team comprising SI Ram Pratap ASI Vinod Kumar HC Mohit HC Bharat HC Pradeep HC Narendra and Constable Praveen Kumar under the leadership of Inspector Ram Kumar and supervision of ACP Operations Sanghamitra was working on specific intelligence inputs regarding illegal LPG operations in the areaOn 21032026 specific secret information was received regarding illegal hoarding of LPG cylinders at K845 Mahipalpur Delhi Acting swiftly on the tipoff the team conducted a raid at the said premises and apprehended three accused persons namely Krishna Dinesh Sahu and Mithilesh officials said in a statementDuring the search a large stock of LPG cylinders along with weighing machines and related equipment was recovered from the premises The accused failed to produce any valid licence or authorisation for storing or trading LPG cylindersDuring interrogation the accused disclosed that they were involved in the illegal sale of LPG cylinders to local residents without bills or authorisation in order to earn higher profits They used a Tata Ace Gold vehicle for transportation and had rented the premises for illegal storage The accused were also transferring gas from multiple filled cylinders into empty cylinders using metal pipes to increase profit margins and manipulate supply the officials addedPolice said the action is part of a broader crackdown against LPG hoarding in the national capital amid reports of a gas shortage In recent operations thousands of cylinders have been seized from different locations including 610 cylinders from Mundka and several others from ShakarpurOfficials said the crackdown follows complaints that some distributors were allegedly diverting LPG cylinders for illegal sale in the black market IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-arrested-as-lpg-black-marketing-racket-busted-in-delhi-74-cylinders-recovered-665927.html Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/andhra-mla-loses-rs-12-lakh-in-online-fraud-665955.html Amaravati March 22 A member of the Andhra Pradesh Assembly has lost Rs 12 lakh in an online fraud police said Cybercriminals allegedly duped Chirri Balaraju the MLA from PolavaramThe legislator belonging to Jana Sea Party JSP received a WhatsApp message containing a link in the name of a Road Transport Authority RTA challanThe amount was reportedly withdrawn from his bank account after he clicked on the link On realising that he had fallen victim to cyber fraud the MLA lodged a complaint with the policeA case has been registered at Jeelugumilli Police Station Police said the investigation is underway to trace the accused and recover the amountThis is not the first case of an MLA of Andhra Pradesh falling victim to cybercrimeIn October last year an MLA of the Telugu Desam Party TDP had lost Rs 107 crore in an alleged digital arrest caseCybercriminals impersonating Mumbai cybercrime officials conned Putta Sudhakar Yadav the MLA from Mydukur in YSR Kadapa districtThe legislator residing in Hyderabad had lodged a complaint with Hyderabad cybercrime police after realising that he had been dupedThe fraudsters had threatened to arrest the MLA in a fabricated case of money laundering and human trafficking They forced him to transfer the money under the pretext of securing a provisional bailThe cybercriminals had informed the MLA that the Mumbai cybercrime police had registered an FIR against him for money laundering based on 17 complaints alleging misuse of his Aadhaar and SIM card to open a bank account in his nameAccording to the MLA a fraudster posing as a cybercrime investigation officer had even joined a WhatsApp video call displaying a forged arrest warrant and a CBI account freeze order After the MLA was threatened with arrest he transferred Rs 107 crore through nine transactions in a week to secure a provisional bailWhen the scammers demanded another Rs 60 lakh for a court clearance order the MLA realised that he had been conned and approached the police IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/andhra-mla-loses-rs-12-lakh-in-online-fraud-665955.html Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/civilian-iaf-staffer-held-in-pakistan-linked-espionage-case-665977.html Jaipur March 22 In a major counterespionage operation the Rajasthan Intelligence has busted an espionage network operating in the country by arresting a civilian employee posted at the Chabua Air Force Station in Assam The accused was allegedly passing sensitive information related to the Indian Air Force IAF to Pakistani handlers According to Additional Director General of Police Intelligence Prafulla Kumar the case originated in January 2026 with the arrest of Jhabararam a resident of Jaisalmer During his questioning and subsequent investigation the involvement of another suspect Sumit Kumar came to light He was found to be in continuous contact with Pakistani intelligence agenciesInvestigations revealed that Sumit Kumar 36 son of Beni Madhav and a resident of Lahurpar in Prayagraj Uttar Pradesh was working as a MultiTasking Staff MTS at the Chabua Air Force Station in Dibrugarh AssamMisusing his position he allegedly collected confidential information from the Air Force establishment and transmitted it to Pakistani handlers through social media platforms Acting in coordination with Air Force Intelligence New Delhi Rajasthan Intelligence detained the accused from Chabua and brought him to the Central Interrogation Centre in JaipurDuring joint interrogation by multiple intelligence agencies it was revealed that he had been in contact with a Pakistani intelligence agency since 2023 and had been sharing sensitive information in exchange for moneyFurther questioning disclosed that the accused had shared crucial details not only about the Chabua Air Force Station but also about other defence installations including the Nal Air Force Station in Bikaner district The leaked information reportedly included locations of fighter aircraft missile systems and confidential data related to officers and personnelHe also assisted Pakistani handlers in creating social media accounts using mobile numbers registered in his own nameIn connection with the case the accused was formally arrested on Sunday March 22 at the Special Police Station in Jaipur under relevant provisions of the Official Secrets Act 1923 and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS 2023Officials said the operation has exposed a Pakistanbacked espionage network active in the country and further investigation is underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/civilian-iaf-staffer-held-in-pakistan-linked-espionage-case-665977.html Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/non-veg-leftovers-thrown-in-ganga-death-threats-abusive-messages-after-complaint-says-bjps-jaiswal-665775.html Varanasi March 20 BJP Yuva Morcha city president Rajat Jaiswal has alleged that he has received death threats through international calls emails and social media after he filed a complaint over nonvegetarian leftovers being thrown into the Ganga river in Varanasi during an Iftar gathering Speaking to IANS Jaiswal said that a couple of days ago he received an international call in which the caller spoke in Pakistani Punjabi after which an email was sent claiming that around 25â30 people wanted to debate with himâA day or two ago I received an international call and the caller was speaking in Pakistani Punjabi After that someone sent me an email saying that around 25â30 people wanted to have a debate with me I have filed a complaint regarding the matter and the administration is fully cooperatingâ he saidHe further alleged that he has been receiving abuses and death threats on social media as wellâThrough social media I am being abused and receiving death threats by a particular community The police had also arranged security outside my house but I refused itâ Jaiswal told IANSHe said that after receiving the threats he lodged a complaint with the police and the administration has assured him of full cooperation in the matterPolice have launched an investigation and are trying to trace the international phone numbers and email IDs from which the threats were allegedly issuedThe controversy erupted earlier after Jaiswal filed a complaint alleging that nonvegetarian food was consumed during an Iftar gathering on a boat in the Ganga and that leftovers were thrown into the river hurting the religious sentiments of Sanatan Dharma followersFollowing the complaint police arrested 14 youths who were allegedly part of the group that organised the Iftar on the river They were produced before a court and sent to judicial custody till April 1 IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/non-veg-leftovers-thrown-in-ganga-death-threats-abusive-messages-after-complaint-says-bjps-jaiswal-665775.html Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-crime-branch-arrests-wanted-accused-in-keshav-puram-attempt-to-murder-case-665781.html New Delhi March 20 The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested a 27yearold man wanted in an attempt to murder case related to a firing incident in north Delhiâs Keshav Puram officials said on Friday The accused identified as Zishan Ahmad Idrishi a resident of BBlock in Keshav Puram had been absconding after allegedly opening fire along with his associates during an incident on the night of Diwali last yearAccording to police the case was registered as FIR No 58325 under Sections 109135 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Section 27 of the Arms Act 1959 at the Keshav Puram Police Station The firing left Bhanu Kumar injured and triggered panic in the localityNonbailable warrants had also been issued against the accused by the court as he was evading arrest and frequently changing hideoutsActing on a tipoff a team of the Crime Branchâs WRI unit conducted a raid in the Chand Nagar area of Tilak Nagar and apprehended Idrishi on March 19The operation was carried out by a team led by Inspector Anil Malik and comprising SI Anshu Kadiyan WASI Narender Kaur HC Sandeep Yadav HC Parveen HC Naveen and Constable Krishan under the supervision of ACP Raj KumarPolice said the accused has a criminal history and had earlier been involved in multiple cases in the city In 2020 he was arrested in a case registered at Sagarpur Police Station under Sections 307 506 120B and 34 of the Indian Penal Code and provisions of the Arms Act for allegedly opening fire on a complainant along with two associatesHe was also arrested in a snatching case registered at the Punjabi Bagh Police Station in 2022Officials said further investigation into the case is underwayDeputy Commissioner of Police Crime Branch Harsh Indora said the operation reflects the Crime Branchâs continued efforts to track down criminals and ensure law enforcement across the national capitalHe added that the police remain committed to ensuring that offenders do not evade the legal process and that strict action will continue against those involved in violent crimes IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-crime-branch-arrests-wanted-accused-in-keshav-puram-attempt-to-murder-case-665781.html Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/jampk-cik-busts-international-cyber-fraud-racket-arrests-7-665645.html Srinagar March 19 The CounterIntelligence Kashmir CIK wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police said on Thursday that it has busted a sophisticated international cyber fraud racket and apprehended seven suspects A statement by the CIK said that in a major success the CounterIntelligence Kashmir unveiled a highly sophisticated international cyber fraud network and arrested the suspects in SrinagarâCIKCID received various technical and credible inputs regarding the functioning of covert call centres engaged in fraudulent online activities targeting foreign local nationalsâ the statement saidAs per the details shared the CIK promptly constituted specialised teams comprising technical experts and field operatives and carried out systematic surveillance digital intelligence gathering and verification across multiple locations ultimately identifying a key operational hub at the Industrial Area Rangreth SrinagarIn furtherance of this the CIK teams conducted swift and wellcoordinated raids in different parts of Srinagar city During the raids seven suspects were apprehended and a large quantity of digital and communication equipment was seized including 13 mobile phones nine laptops VoIP Voice over Internet Protocol systems SIM cards and networking devices digital storage media etcThe items seized include two iPhone 17 three iPhone 16 two iPhone 10 two iPhone 11 one Samsung Galaxy S25FE one Redmi 11TG5 one NAZRO 50 A one Redmi Note 7 Pro one Apple iPad three Dell Laptops four HP Laptops and two Apple MacBooksThe statement said the modus operandi involved the accused establishing a covert unregistered call centre infrastructure using VoIPbased systems enabling them to generate international virtual numbers mask their real location using server routing and spoofing techniques and appear as legitimate service providers to unsuspecting victimsInternational calls were being generated and routed through this call centre A fake YahooMailcom website and Google advertisements were used to target victimsIndividuals across multiple countries were approached through organised call operations and online phishing ads Once a victim clicked on the advertisement a tollfree number appeared on their screenThis tollfree number was operated by the suspects who then deceived innocent people into providing their banking and other personal detailsFunds were subsequently transferred into various accounts including mule accounts and cryptocurrency wallets primarily USDTThe illicit proceeds were further layered converted and withdrawn to conceal their origin Notably no cash transactions were involved highlighting the fully digital and sophisticated nature of the crimeThe statement said the transactions carried out so far seem to be running into crores of rupees The seized material and devices contain substantial incriminating evidence clearly indicating a highly organised and technologically advanced criminal setup A case has been registered under the relevant sections of law IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/jampk-cik-busts-international-cyber-fraud-racket-arrests-7-665645.html Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/mumbai-acb-arrests-cop-for-rs-15-lakh-bribe-in-property-case-665468.html Mumbai March 18 The AntiCorruption Bureau ACB of Mumbai has arrested an assistant police inspector API from Khar police station for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 15 lakh in connection with a property dispute investigation The accused officer 40yearold Tushar Kale was caught redhanded by an ACB trap team while receiving the bribe amount from a complainantKale posted at the Khar police station had been directed by the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court in Bandra to conduct an inquiry into a property dispute case and submit a report According to ACB officials the case involved the complainants brother who was seeking a favourable resolution in the ongoing property matterDuring the inquiry after recording the statement of the complainants brother Kale allegedly began hinting at a bribe by telling the complainant to look at us as well When the complainant approached him again the officer reportedly made an explicit demand of Rs 3 lakh to ensure a favourable inquiry reportUnwilling to pay the amount the complainant approached the ACB and lodged a complaint Following verification the ACB laid a trapDuring negotiations Kale allegedly agreed to accept a reduced bribe of Rs 15 lakh The payment was arranged as per the trap plan and the moment Kale accepted the bribe money ACB personnel swooped in and apprehended him on the spotThe officer was immediately taken into custody and booked under relevant sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 The bribe amount was recovered from his possession as part of the trap proceedingsAn ACB spokesperson confirmed that the arrest took place after the officer was caught accepting the illegal gratification in exchange for influencing the official inquiry reportThe trap was successfully executed based on credible information provided by the complainant the official saidFurther investigation is underway to ascertain if Kale was involved in similar demands in other cases or if any other personnel were complicitThe ACB has initiated a detailed probe into his conduct during the handling of courtdirected inquiriesThe arrest has once again highlighted concerns over corruption in police ranks particularly in cases involving property disputes where officers exercise significant influence through their reports to courtsAuthorities have assured that the investigation will be conducted thoroughly to ensure accountability IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/mumbai-acb-arrests-cop-for-rs-15-lakh-bribe-in-property-case-665468.html Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/elderly-man-in-mumbai-kept-under-digital-arrest-for-10-days-as-fraudsters-steal-over-rs-one-crore-665488.html Mumbai March 18 In a shocking case of cyber fraud a 71yearold retired officer from Mumbaiâs Dadar area was allegedly duped of Rs 105 crore after being kept under digital arrest by fraudsters for 10 days The accused posing as officials from government agencies created an atmosphere of fear and psychological pressure to carry out the crime According to Mumbai Police the victim identified as Shreyas Paralikar received a call from an unknown number on March 4 The caller introduced himself as an official from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India TRAI headquarters in Delhi He claimed that a new mobile number had been issued using the victimâs Aadhaar details and was being used for illegal activities including sending objectionable messagesThe call was then allegedly transferred to individuals posing as officers from the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI These impersonators threatened Paralikar with arrest and warned that he could be implicated in a money laundering case To make their claims appear credible the fraudsters sent fake court orders arrest warrants and documents bearing government letterheads via WhatsAppThe accused kept the victim under digital arrest by insisting that he was under investigation and strictly prohibiting him from contacting anyone They instructed him to download a messaging application and required him to send updates such as âI am safeâ every two hours During this period he was repeatedly intimidated and warned of severe consequences if he failed to complyGradually the fraudsters obtained detailed information about his bank accounts investments and savings Under the pretext of âverification of fundsâ they coerced him into transferring money to multiple bank accountsBetween March 6 and March 12 the victim transferred a total of Rs 105 crore in four separate transactionsThe fraud came to light on March 15 when his son checked his mobile phone and discovered the suspicious activityA complaint was immediately filed with the cyber helpline 1930 Police have registered a case against unknown persons including the holders of the bank accounts used in the transactions and an investigation is currently underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/elderly-man-in-mumbai-kept-under-digital-arrest-for-10-days-as-fraudsters-steal-over-rs-one-crore-665488.html Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/from-war-to-sectarian-strife-pakistan-extends-afghan-blame-game-as-public-backs-it-665500.html New Delhi March 18 The war in Afghanistan is turning out to be a genocide in which Pakistan has been mercilessly targeting innocent civilians The death count of civilians following the hospital strike that killed 400 now stands at 835 Experts say that the real cause of the war is not Islamabadâs concern about terrorism Pakistan has without proof accused the Afghan Taliban of backing the TehreekeTaliban Pakistan TTP The real issue for the Pakistanis is Afghanistanâs independenceSince the Taliban returned to power in 2021 it has refused to bow down to the Pakistanis The Afghan Taliban made it clear that Afghanistan can no longer be treated as a Pakistani province The Taliban also does not want any interference when it comes to Afghanistanâs foreign policyOfficials say that the war that Pakistan started is not justified one bit While Pakistani aggression in Afghanistan is at its peak there is also a narrative that is being built up which aims at blaming the Afghans for deaths in PakistanThe Pakistani establishment which has been questioned at home about the need for the war has come up with a strategy to legitimise its actions The ISI has instructed its extremist proxies to target local Pakistanis and then pass it off as though it was carried out by the AfghansThe recent targeting of the Shia population in Pakistan has been passed off as attacks carried out by Afghans or those who had travelled to Afghanistan in recent timesAn official said that Pakistan has faced sectarian violence for a long time Pakistan however does not want to accept this as an internal problem Such problems were persistent even when the Taliban was out of power However with the start of the war and the need to justify the same the ISI is making an internal problem seem like an external oneIt is trying to put the blame on the Afghans and the Taliban for the sectarian violence that is taking place in Pakistan the official added Accusing the Afghan Taliban of backing the TTP to carry out strikes in Pakistan is also a way of misleading the Pakistani people another official saidThe TTP has been in a battle with the Pakistani establishment for a long time Attacks were carried out in Pakistan even when the Taliban was out of power in Afghanistan Further the Pakistani establishment has long tried to suggest that the TTP was created by the Afghan Taliban Another official said that this is a false narrative and the TTP is not a creation of the Afghan Taliban Why would the Afghan Taliban create a breakaway group to carry out attacks in Pakistan the official saidThe real problem began in 2021 when the Taliban refused to adhere to Pakistanâs demands and directives To justify its aggression in Afghanistan Pakistan has falsely accused the Taliban of backing the TTPAn Intelligence Bureau official said that at first there were many within Pakistan who were opposed to a war with Afghanistan However the Pakistani establishment has successfully managed to change that narrative If one looks at the social media handles being run by the Pakistanis it is filled with hate for Afghanistan There are posts which justify the killings of civilians in AfghanistanThe official explained that the attack on the OmidIbn Sina rehabilitation hospital in Kabul was the worst that the country had ever witnessed A total of 400 innocents were killed in Pakistani airstrikesPakistan however has denied that it had hit the hospital The people of Pakistan are either quiet when such incidents take place or on other occasions are seen celebrating the killings of civiliansOfficials say that the change in the mindset of the people towards Afghanistan and its people thanks to the fake narrative by the establishment is truly dangerous and disturbing Since the start of the war in late February 835 civilians have been killed in Pakistani airstrikes and shelling This includes 87 women and 22 children More than 1300 civilians have been injured and 540 homes have been destroyed Further 8000 families across Afghanistan have been displaced The Pakistanis have destroyed 26 mosques and eight madrasas five hospitals in Kabul Kandahar and NangarharHospitals are being hit at a time when there is limited medical capacity amid rising casualties The areas in Afghanistan which have been worst hit are Kabul Kandahar Nangarhar Khost Paktika Paktia Kunar and Laghman IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/from-war-to-sectarian-strife-pakistan-extends-afghan-blame-game-as-public-backs-it-665500.html Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-cross-border-arms-drug-smuggling-modules-busted-in-punjab-6-people-arrested-665237.html DW Bureau Chandigarh March 15 IANS In a major breakthrough Punjab Police have busted two crossborder arms and drug smuggling modules and arrested six accused said Director General of Police DGP Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday adding that six sophisticated pistols and 35 kg heroin were recovered from their possessionnbspThose arrested have been identified as Karan Singh 26 Gurpreet Singh 22 Makhandeen 22 Rakesh 26 Chamkor Singh 23 and Jasbir Singh 19The recovered weapons include three PX 57x28MM TISAS Turkey pistols two 30 bore and one 9MM pistol along with 60 cartridges Notably the sophisticated automatic PX 5728 mm TISAS Turkey series pistols recovered in the operation are among the latest and rare recoveriesDGP Yadav said preliminary investigation has revealed links of the accused with Pakistanbased smugglers who were facilitating the supply of weapons and narcotics near the IndiaPakistan border using dronesThe accused were operating under a crossborder handler indicating a larger organised smuggling network he saidThe DGP said further investigation is underway to establish forward and backward linkages to dismantle the entire networkSharing operational details Commissioner of Police Amritsar Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said during patrolling and search police teams noticed two suspicious youths Karan Singh and Gurpreet riding a motorcycle and upon their search two TISAS Turkey pistols along with magazines and 20 cartridges were recoveredDuring further investigations one more TISAS Turkey pistol and one 30 bore pistol along with ammunition were recovered on their disclosure statement he saidHe said that both accused belong to villages located near the IndiaPakistan international border in Amritsar which facilitated the smuggling of these weapons across the borderDuring interrogation the duo disclosed their supplier and identified him as Makhandeen who was later arrested with one 30 bore pistol along with a magazine and ammunitionIn a similar operation Bhullar said police teams apprehended suspects Rakesh and Chamkor Singh after recovering 200 grams of heroin from their possession An additional 800 grams of heroin was recovered on their disclosure statement taking the total recovery in the case to one kg he added He said further police teams conducted an operation and arrested Jasbir Singh after recovering 25 kg of heroin from his possessionIANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-cross-border-arms-drug-smuggling-modules-busted-in-punjab-6-people-arrested-665237.html Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/cbi-arrests-proclaimed-offender-in-2001-bank-fraud-case-665281.html New Delhi March 15 The Central Bureau of Investigation CBI has arrested a Proclaimed Offender in connection with a 24yearold case related to bank fraud The accused has been identified as Harpal Singh Ahuja said the probe agency in a statement on Sunday The CBI registered a case on April 27 2001 and after completion of the investigation a charge sheet was filed on March 19 2003 against Ahuja and others The accused Harpal Singh Ahuja being the main conspirator absconded during the trial proceedings in 2014 He was declared a Proclaimed Offender by the Ld Special Court CBI Ghaziabad on August 2 2014 An opendated arrest warrant was also issued by the Court on August 1 2017 The CBI in the statement said that the trial proceedings against the other accused persons have been concluded but the trial against accused Harpal Singh Ahuja warranting his presence before the Court is still pending During 11 years of evading justice the accused Harpal Singh Ahuja changed his locations between Mumbai and Faridabad Finally after strenuous efforts the accused was traced in Mumbai and was arrested on March 12 in Kalyan Mumbai The arrested accused was brought and produced before the Special Judge CBI Court Ghaziabad from where he has been remanded to judicial custody In another case on March 10 a Special CBI Court in Lucknow sentenced four persons to Rigorous Imprisonment RI for eight years in a Rs 675 crore bank fraud in Uttar Pradesh and slapped a fine of Rs 70 lakh each on them an official said The Special Court punished Ramji Mishra Shyamji Mishra Akhilesh Kumar Mishra and Manishi Pandey all private persons said a CBI statement The court also held two private companies guilty in the case Manishi Enterprises Varanasi and Mirzapur Carpets The court imposed a joint fine of Rs 2 crore on the two firms it said The CBI registered the case on March 13 2001 against SN Verma the then Branch Manager Central Bank of India Mirzapur and others on the allegations that Mirzapur Carpets availed credit facilities from the Bankâs Mirzapur Branch in 1996 using forged documents IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/cbi-arrests-proclaimed-offender-in-2001-bank-fraud-case-665281.html Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/dri-seizes-gold-silver-indian-currency-worth-rs-1413-crore-6-held-665292.html New Delhi March 15 The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence DRI has uncovered an organised gold smuggling network and seized gold silver and Indian currency collectively valued at more than Rs 1413 crore the Ministry of Finance said on Sunday Six people involved in the racket have been arrested officials saidAccording to the agency the syndicate was engaged in smuggling foreignorigin gold into India transporting it through trains melting it at illegal facilities to remove identifying marks and then selling it in the domestic bullion marketDuring the operation DRI officials seized 828681 grams of gold valued at about Rs 1341 crore 73504 grams of silver worth Rs 1967 lakh and Indian currency amounting to Rs 5174 lakhThe seizures were made under the provisions of the Customs Act 1962The case came to light after DRI officers acted on specific intelligence and intercepted a passenger who had arrived from Kolkata by train at the New Delhi Railway StationThe passenger was carrying foreignmarked gold that was meant to be delivered to another person outside the station Both the carrier and the receiver were immediately apprehended by the officialsBased on their disclosures DRI teams carried out followup searches in Delhi and uncovered an illegal gold melting facilityInvestigators found that the unit was being used to melt foreignorigin gold and remove its identifying marks before selling it in the local marketAdditional gold silver and cash were recovered from the premises and the manager running the facility was also taken into custodyFurther investigation then led officials back to Kolkata where the alleged mastermind of the syndicate was traced to another illegal melting unitMore defaced gold was recovered during the operation The mastermind was arrested along with two carriers who admitted that smuggled foreignmarked gold had been received by them melted to remove its markings and then sent to Delhi by train for distributionOfficials said all six people involved in the smuggling transportation melting and sale of the gold have been arrested and produced before a competent courtThe investigation is ongoing to identify other members of the network and trace the source of the smuggled gold the agency said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/dri-seizes-gold-silver-indian-currency-worth-rs-1413-crore-6-held-665292.html Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/lucknow-cracks-down-on-lpg-black-marketing-1-483-locations-raided-six-arrested-665186.html New Delhi March 14 IANS Authorities in Lucknow launched a largescale crackdown on the alleged black marketing of cooking gas cylinders conducting raids at 1483 locations across the city and arresting six individuals officials said on SaturdaynbspThe operation was carried out by the Uttar Pradesh Food and Civil Supplies Department in coordination with the district administration as part of efforts to curb illegal hoarding and black marketing of LPG cylinders during the ongoing supply concernsAccording to an official statement issued by the Government of Uttar Pradesh late on Friday night the raids were conducted simultaneously across multiple areas of the city following reports that some traders and individuals were illegally storing and selling domestic LPG cylinders at inflated pricesDuring the inspections authorities checked warehouses distribution points and suspected storage locations to ensure that LPG cylinders meant for domestic use were not being diverted into the black market Officials said strict action would be taken against those found violating supply regulationsAs part of the operation 24 FIRs were registered against individuals allegedly involved in illegal storage and black marketing of LPG cylinders the statement saidAuthorities added that the crackdown aims to protect consumers from exploitation and ensure the smooth supply of cooking gas to households Officials have also warned that further inspections will continue in the coming days to prevent hoarding and illegal trade of LPG cylindersThe administration has urged residents to report any suspicious sale or storage of LPG cylinders so that enforcement teams can take immediate actionSimilar enforcement drives have also been conducted earlier in the day in other parts of the country In Chhattisgarh authorities recently seized 741 LPG cylinders from 102 locations during raids carried out by the state Food Department and district administrations to prevent hoarding and black marketingMeanwhile in Mumbai officials uncovered a case of illegal gas cylinder storage in the Worli area Authorities raided a residential location where cylinders were allegedly being illegally refilled and sold at higher prices in the black market Police seized several filled and empty cylinders along with a transport vehicle and registered a case in connection with the incidentOfficials across states say such operations are being intensified to prevent illegal LPG trading and ensure that essential cooking gas supplies reach consumers safely and without disruptionIANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/lucknow-cracks-down-on-lpg-black-marketing-1-483-locations-raided-six-arrested-665186.html Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-arrested-over-murder-of-scrap-collector-in-mumbai-665049.html Mumbai March 13 Two individuals were arrested by the Vanrai Police for allegedly murdering a homeless scrap collector following a dispute over the division of money earned from selling scrap One of the accused is a resident of Haryana Both accused were produced before a court which remanded them to four days of police custody According to police officials information was received about an unidentified man lying unconscious near Hanuman Tekri in Goregaon The injured man was immediately taken to Trauma Care Hospital in Jogeshwari East for treatment However doctors declared him dead upon examinationInitially the Vanrai Police registered a case under the Accidental Death Report ADR category During the preliminary inquiry police noticed severe injuries on the victimâs head which raised suspicions about the cause of death Since the deceased did not possess any identification documents his identity remained unknown for some timeTo identify the victim the police formed two investigation teams and circulated photographs of the deceased among scrap collectors in the GoregaonDahisar belt Police reportedly showed the photographs to nearly 50 to 70 scrap collectors in the area Eventually some of them identified the deceased as Azhar who used to collect scrap along with two associates Suresh alias âKaliyaâ and Salim alias âNepaliâPolice officials found that both Suresh and Salim had been missing since the day of the incident which further strengthened suspicion against themMeanwhile the postmortem report from the hospital confirmed that Azharâs death was caused by injuries sustained during an assault Based on the report the police registered a case of murder against unknown persons and launched a search operationDuring the investigation police traced and detained Suresh alias âKaliyaâ from Haryana During interrogation he allegedly confessed to the crime and revealed that he along with his associate Salim alias âNepaliâ had murdered Azhar after a dispute over the division of money earned from selling scrapAccording to police the accused repeatedly struck Azhar on the head with a stone during the argument leading to his death Following Sureshâs confession the second accused Salim alias âNepaliâ was arrested from the Pathanwadi area of Malad IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-arrested-over-murder-of-scrap-collector-in-mumbai-665049.html Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/andhra-milk-adulteration-case-death-toll-rises-to-13-664862.html Amaravati March 12 The death toll due to milk adulteration in Andhra Pradeshâs Rajahmundry city rose to 13 as another person succumbed to acute renal failure at a hospital officials said on Thursday Bandaru Veeralaxmi 60 died while undergoing treatment at a hospital taking the death toll to 13A resident of the Swaroopnagar area in the city was admitted to the hospital with acute renal failure on February 16 after she reportedly consumed adulterated milkSeven people including three infants are still battling for life with acute renal failureResidents from Chowdeswaranagar and Swaroopanagar areas of Lalacheruvu fell ill after consuming adulterated milk supplied by the same vendorAccording to East Godavari District Collector Kirthi Chekuri as many as 20 persons suffered acute renal failure after they consumed milk adulterated with Ethylene GlycolShe said on February 16 some people who consumed the adulterated milk were admitted to various hospitals due to urinary obstruction and kidneyrelated problemsThe incident came to light on February 22 after Tadi Krishnaveni 76 died while undergoing treatment for anuria inability to pass urine at the Kakinada Government HospitalOn the basis of the report given by the deceaseds son a case was registered at Rajahmundry 3 Town Police Station under Section 194 of BNSSAs part of the investigation blood samples of the victims adulterated milk and curd supplied to the victims as well as the milk from Varalakshmi Milk Centre run by Addala Ganeswara Rao in Narasapuram the freezer used for storage and other materials there were sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory FSL Regional Forensic Science Laboratory RFSL and other labsAccording to the Collector it was found during the investigation that Ganeswara Rao alias Ganesh 37 has been collecting milk from 43 farmers around Narasapuram village for some time storing it in a freezer with two containers at his house and later pouring it into cans and supplying it to people residing in Chaudeswaranagar and Swaroopnagar areas of the cityWhen customers complained to Ganesh about the bitter taste of the milk for two days he noticed that the freezer was leaking and he got it repaired at a workshop in the cityBased on the five reports from FSL and RFSL labs and the final opinion given by the Forensic Assistant Professor it was found that the deceased died of acute renal failure due to the consumption of adulterated milk containing toxic Ethylene GlycolGanesh has been arrested and sent to judicial remand IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/andhra-milk-adulteration-case-death-toll-rises-to-13-664862.html Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/civic-volunteer-arrested-in-howrah-for-molestation-abetment-to-suicide-of-minor-664892.html Kolkata March 12 A civic volunteer has been arrested in Howrah on charges of allegedly molesting a teenage girl who later died by suicide police said on Thursday According to a senior police officer the accused civic volunteer was arrested following the incident that took place in Amta under the Howrah Rural Police District on WednesdayPolice said the girl had gone to attend a Kali Puja event in Amta with her mother on Tuesday night The accused a civic volunteer attached to Penro Police Station was also present at the event He allegedly molested the minor during the programmeFollowing the incident a commotion broke out at the venue and several locals gathered there The girl reportedly felt humiliated after the incident became known in the areaWhile returning home the girl informed her mother about the molestation Later that night she had dinner and went to sleep On Wednesday morning her family members found her hanging inside their houseThe incident triggered tension in the area after news of the girls death spread An agitated crowd staged protests and demanded the immediate arrest of the accused civic volunteerLater in the night police arrested the accused after the victimâs family lodged a written complaint at Penro Police Station A case has been registered against him under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences POCSO Act 2012 and for abetment to suicideâThe civic volunteer has been arrested based on the complaint lodged by the family of the minor A case has been registered and further investigation is underwayâ a senior officer of the Howrah Rural Police District saidCivic volunteers in the state have often faced criticism over alleged lapses in recruitment and instances of misconduct including involvement in criminal activitiesIn an attempt to curb such incidents especially ahead of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections the state police last year initiated training programmes for civic volunteers including sessions on legal awareness and conduct IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/civic-volunteer-arrested-in-howrah-for-molestation-abetment-to-suicide-of-minor-664892.html Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/police-bsf-recover-drugs-worth-rs-12-crore-in-jammu-664915.html Jammu March 12 Police and BSF said on Thursday that in a joint operation drugs worth Rs 12 crore were recovered from agricultural fields in a village of Jammu district Officials said that in a significant achievement on the antidrug trafficking front Jammu Police along with 101 battalion of the BSF achieved a major breakthrough by recovering a huge quantity of high grade narcotics suspected drone dropping worth Rs 12 crore in a joint operation from agricultural fields on the outskirts of Badadurpur village of Police Station Bishnah of District JammuâThe area is just a few kms from the IndiaPakistan International Border Acting promptly on the inputs generated by JKP regarding a suspicious drone dropped package lying in the agricultural fields a joint cordon and search operation was launched by Jammu Police and 101 Bn BSF during the evening hours on 11032026 on the outskirts of Bahadurpur village in the Jurisdiction of Police Station Bishnah area near the International Border The suspected drone load in the form of a bag with an attached rope and hook with small packets inside containing heroin was recovered from the agricultural fieldsâThe area is near the International Border and it is suspected to be a drone drop from Pakistan in the Indian TerritoryâEach packet appeared to contain a heroinlike substance A recovery memo has also been prepared and the recovered packets contain 20 kg heroinlike substance worth Rs 12 crore in the international marketâIn this regard case FIR No 412026 under Section 82122 NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Bishnah and investigation of case taken up by SHO Police Station Bishnah Inspector Rakesh Jamwal under the supervision of SDPO RS Pura amp SP Headquarters JammuâFurther investigation is underway to trace the exact source and destination of the recovered contrabandâPolice is thoroughly examining both the backward and forward linkages in the case and more breakthroughs are expectedâJammu Police urges citizens to come forward with any information regarding illegal drug activities in their localities including those residing near the International BorderâWith continued public cooperation sincere efforts are being made to build a drugfree and crimefree societyâ officials added IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/police-bsf-recover-drugs-worth-rs-12-crore-in-jammu-664915.html Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/24-bonded-labourers-from-mp-rescued-in-tamil-nadu-return-home-664824.html Betul March 11 The Madhya Pradesh government on Wednesday stated that 24 labourers from Betul and four from Harda districts who were held as bonded labourers in Erode district of Tamil Nadu were rescued through prompt and coordinated efforts by the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes the district administration and the Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram All rescued labourers returned home on Wednesday by train and were officially received at Betul railway station by Collector Narendra Kumar Suryavanshi and Superintendent of Police Virendra JainCollector Suryavanshi assured the labourers that the administration had made adequate arrangements for their safe return He said the Revenue Police and Labour departments would remain in constant contact with them to ensure they do not face future problemsHe directed the labour officer to maintain contact with the workers and to obtain the necessary documents for approval of financial assistanceBuses were arranged to transport all workers from the railway station to their villages and food was also providedThe workers expressed gratitude to the state government and district administration upon their safe returnAccording to the governmentâs statement the workers had gone to Erode district to work but were denied leave for Holi and forced to work as bonded labourersUpon receiving information from Prakash Uike a member of the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes the Betul district administration acted promptly and through joint coordination with police and revenue departments secured their releaseThe government said each rescued worker will receive financial assistance of Rs 30000 to help rebuild their lives The district administration has also assured rehabilitation and necessary supportOf the total 24 workers four are residents of Harda district and 20 are from Betul district The Betul workers belong to Kabra Borkund Birpura and Basinda villages of Bhimpur block IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/24-bonded-labourers-from-mp-rescued-in-tamil-nadu-return-home-664824.html Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/ten-militants-arrested-in-manipur-security-forces-destroy-illegal-poppy-farming-over-35-acres-664754.html Imphal March 11 Security forces in Manipur arrested ten hardcore militants belonging to different insurgent outfits from six districts of the state during the past 24 hours police said on Wednesday A police official said that the militants were apprehended from Imphal West Imphal East Tengnoupal Bishnupur Kakching and Thoubal districtsThe arrested militants are associated with the Peoples Liberation Army PLA and its political wing the Revolutionary Peoples Front RPF the Kangleipak Communist Party KCP and the Peoples Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak PREPAKAccording to the police the militants were involved in various criminal activities including kidnapping and the forcible collection of subscriptions from contractors government employees traders and other civiliansAs part of the ongoing antinarcotics crackdown central and state security forces also destroyed more than 35 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in the mountainous Kangpokpi and Ukhrul districts effectively foiling attempts to manufacture opium worth several crores of rupees the official saidIn separate operations security forces also arrested six drug peddlers from Imphal East and Thoubal districtsDuring the operations they recovered 1660 kg of dry ganja 57 grams of brown sugar several identity cards and mobile phones from their possessionDuring the ongoing routine operations security forces also recovered arms and ammunition from different districts Security forces comprising central and state agencies have intensified their crackdown on militants with extensive search operations and area domination drives underway in fringe mixedpopulated and vulnerable areas across various districts of the stateA total of 115 nakas and checkpoints have been set up across Manipur in both valley and hill districts to curb the movement of illegal elements and suspicious vehicles Security forces are also providing escorts to vehicles including trucks carrying essential commodities along the ImphalâJiribam National Highway NH37Strict security arrangements and convoy protection continue in sensitive stretches to ensure the safe movement of trafficMeanwhile the Manipur Police have urged the public not to believe rumours or unverified content circulating on social media and cautioned against fake videos and audio clipsThe authenticity of any circulating video or audio can be verified through the Central Control Room Uploading or sharing fake or misleading content on social media will invite legal action a police statement warned IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/ten-militants-arrested-in-manipur-security-forces-destroy-illegal-poppy-farming-over-35-acres-664754.html Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/class-11-student-stabbed-to-death-in-kota-social-media-rivalry-suspected-664784.html Jaipur March 11 A student of Class 11 Shubham was brutally stabbed to death by some miscreants in the Udhyog Nagar Police Station area in Kota Rajasthan officials said on Wednesday Police officials suspect that a rivalry linked to social media may have triggered the murderAccording to reports Shubham was returning home from a wedding ceremony with friends late on Tuesday night After reaching Kota from Gadepan the group dispersed and headed toward their respective homesWhile Shubham was alone in the area under the jurisdiction of Udhyog Nagar Police Station unidentified miscreants who were allegedly hiding in nearby bushes ambushed him The attackers reportedly stabbed him multiple times in the chest and waistSeverely injured and bleeding profusely Shubham was rushed to a private hospital in Vigyan Nagar However doctors said he succumbed to his injuries on the way due to excessive blood lossStatements from Shubhamâs friends and family have given investigators a new lead His friend Hazrat Ali told police that Shubham was very active on social media and had a large following According to him some local youths were reportedly jealous of his popularity which may have led to hostility against himFamily members said Shubham had no known personal disputes with anyone strengthening the suspicion that the attack could be linked to rivalry stemming from social media popularityAfter receiving information about the incident Jitendra Singh Shekhawat the station house officer of Udhyog Nagar police station reached the spot with a police team and began an investigationPolice officials said preliminary findings point toward a personal feud One of the attackers has reportedly been identified based on statements from Shubhamâs friendsAuthorities are now investigating the social media angle and searching for other suspects involved in the crime IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/class-11-student-stabbed-to-death-in-kota-social-media-rivalry-suspected-664784.html Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-jal-shakti-department-workers-disengaged-in-jampk-for-anti-national-activities-664687.html Jammu March 10 The Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday disengaged services of three workers of Jal Shakti Department for their alleged involvement in antinational activities Officials said Showkat Ahmad Zargar a resident of Iqbal Mohalla Bijbehara in Anantnag district who was working as a Daily Rated Wager DRW in Bijbehara has been disengaged from service with immediate effectAn FIR No 532019 was registered against him under Section 307 RPC 727 Arms Act and Sections 16 and 18 of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act UAPA the government order saidThe chargesheet in the case has already been filed and the matter is currently under trialIn another order the government disengaged Liyaqat Ali Bhagwan a resident of Bhagwan Mohalla Huller in Kishtwar district who was working as a Need Based Casual Labourer NBCL and posted at Berwar KishtwarThe officials said FIR No 2302019 was registered against him under Sections 13 18 19 38 and 39 of the UAPA and the chargesheet has been filed after completion of investigationSimilarly Kousar Hussain Bhagwan a resident of Hunjala in Kishtwar district working as a Need Based Casual Labourer and posted at Huller under PHE SubDivision Kishtwar has also been disengagedHe is also facing allegations in FIR No 2302019 under Sections 13 18 19 38 and 39 of the UAPA and the case is presently under trialThe orders were issued by the Jal Shakti Department in the interest of administration following references from the Home Department officials addedThe government has been terminating the services of those public servants who have remained involved in antinational and subversive activities in the union territoryThe termination orders are issued based on detailed investigation by the CID into the activities of government servantsThese investigations have revealed that continuation of such involved persons in government servants is fraught with serious risks to maintenance of law and order and the security of the state IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-jal-shakti-department-workers-disengaged-in-jampk-for-anti-national-activities-664687.html Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/rajasthan-passport-offices-in-many-districts-receive-bomb-threats-premises-evacuated-664723.html Jaipur March 10 Panic spread across more than 10 cities in Rajasthan onTuesday after several government offices received bomb threats The threats were received by passport offices and post offices prompting immediate concern among police and security agenciesAs soon as the information was received authorities rushed to the sites evacuated the premises and launched extensive search operationsAccording to reports passport offices in Banswara Sikar Jodhpur and Jaisalmer districts received bomb threats on TuesdayHead Post Offices in Ajmer and Bikaner as well as a post office in Dausa were also threatenedOfficials said the threatening messages were sent via email Similar emails were reportedly received by government offices in the state capital Jaipur as well as in Alwar Sawai Madhopur and HanumangarhAfter the threatening emails were reported senior officials were immediately informed and local police stations were placed on alertPolice and security teams quickly reached the locations evacuated the buildings as a precaution and carried out thorough searches So far however no suspicious objects have been found at any of the sitesIn Jaisalmer the passport office located inside the citys post office complex received a bomb threat via email on Tuesday After the alert police evacuated the entire complex and moved employees to a safe locationSecurity around the office and surrounding area was tightened and police along with other security agencies began a search operation Given the seriousness of the threat all work at the office has been temporarily suspended and the premises have been sealed until further noticeA suspicious email received at the passport office in Bikaner on Tuesday created panic among security agenciesThe email claimed that some suspicious elements were plotting to target VVIP documents associated with the passport office It also stated that the message had initially been sent to test the response of agencies and evaluate existing security protocolsThe email further warned of possible incidents such as an IED blast and advised that staff and the public be moved away from the passport and post office premisesThe passport office located at the new bus stand in Banswara also received a bomb threat on Tuesday afternoon The threatening message was sent via email As a precaution the nearby post office building was evacuated The threat caused panic among employees as well as members of the public who had come there for official workThe passport office in Sikar also received a bomb threat The message was sent to the official email ID of the Jaipur passport officeFollowing the alert the entire premises were evacuated District Special Branch officials City Circle Officer Sandeep Chaudhary Kotwali police station SHO Sunil Jangid and Udyog Nagar SHO Rajesh Kumar Budania reached the spot with their teamsA bomb disposal squad was called from Jaipur after the threatening email was received and a large number of police personnel were deployed at the siteIn Alwar city the head post office located at Moti Doongri received a bomb threat via email Officials said the email was reportedly sent from Pakistan The entire premises were evacuated and the bomb disposal team began a detailed inspection The main gate has been closed and employees and the public will be allowed to enter only after the search operation is completedIn the state capital Jaipur both the passport office and the General Post Office received bomb threatsThe Regional Passport Office at Hanumangarh Junction was also threatened after which the office was evacuated Similarly a bomb threat sent via email to the main post office in Sawai Madhopur caused panic on Tuesday IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/rajasthan-passport-offices-in-many-districts-receive-bomb-threats-premises-evacuated-664723.html Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/pakistan-258-rape-cases-reported-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-last-year-with-only-one-conviction-664726.html Islamabad March 10 The Human Rights Council of Pakistan a nongovernment organisation has revealed that as many as 258 rape cases were reported in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province in 2025 However only one conviction was recorded the local media reported Human Rights Council of Pakistan HRCP revealed the fresh statistics in a 2025 human rights report launched at the Peshawar Press Club Pakistans leading daily Dawn reportedDuring the launch of the report the councils provincial president Izharuddin Khan said that around five per cent of women in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa faced violence regularly He stated that about 30 per cent of genderbased violence cases were reported while nearly 70 per cent remained unreported in Khyber PakhtunkhwaKhan mentioned that harassment cases were also reported in universities of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa adding that female students were not safe from genderbased harassment According to the report harassment complaints were made in University of Peshawar and University of Malakand He said that traditional practices such as swara the giving of girls in marriage to settle disputes was still practiced in parts of Khyber PakhtunkhwaAccording to the report there was rise in digital harassment with about 160000 cybercrime cases reported in 2025 However officials said these showed only cases where victims knew about cybercrime reporting techniques while an estimated 30 to 40 per cent of incidents went unreported due to lack of knowledgeRepresentatives of the council urged the government to introduce legislation to safeguard rights of women and ensure their safety They urged the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly to approve womenâs empowerment policy and implement laws addressing acid attacks and domestic violence They also called for setting up special courts and dedicated funds to tackle cases related to genderbased violence and demanded stronger measures to empower women and protect their rights Dawn reportedIn the report the commission also voiced concern over violence against transgender persons stressing that several members of the community were killed during the year while several others were reportedly forced to leave some areas IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/pakistan-258-rape-cases-reported-in-khyber-pakhtunkhwa-last-year-with-only-one-conviction-664726.html Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/mp-police-recover-bodies-of-married-couple-in-indore-664728.html Indore March 10 Police have recovered the bodies of a married couple from their home in the Nandpura area under the Pardeshipura police station in Madhya Pradeshâs Indore on Tuesday and initiated an investigation into the matter Upon receiving the information police arrived at the scene took both bodies into custody and sent them for postmortem Initial reports suggest financial hardship as the reason but the police are investigating the matterThe deceased have been identified as Eknath Wagh 43 and his wife Rohini 40 They were living in a rented flat with their two young children Mohit 13 and Mayank 16According to police Eknathâs body was found hanging from a ceiling fan while his wifeâs body was lying unconscious on the bed in another room of their rented flatAdditional Deputy Commissioner of Police ADCP Amrendra Singh said that the bodies have been sent for postmortem to Indore district hospital and an investigation has been initiated into the matterA police officer said that the exact cause of death would be known only after the postmortem is done However he did not rule out the possibility that Eknath might have killed his wife and then ended his life by hanging from the ceiling fanâPreliminary investigation suggests that the couple had some dispute and they often indulged in verbal exchanges It appears that husband Eknath smothered his wife Rohini to death and then ended his life by suicide But what exactly caused the death of the couple would be known after the postmortem is doneâ Singh told IANSDuring the investigation police learnt that previously Eknath was working as a motor mechanic in a nearby shop but he left the job a few months ago and became actively involved in the stock marketSingh also said that Eknath had sent both his sons Mohit and Mayank out to get milk from a nearby grocery shop When the children returned home about 20 minutes later they found their father hanging from a noose while their mother was lying unconscious with a cloth stuffed in her mouthShocked at the condition of their parents the children alerted some neighbours who subsequently informed the local policeADCP Amrendra Singh said that family members including both sons and relatives are being questioned to gather accurate information about the cause of the dispute IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/mp-police-recover-bodies-of-married-couple-in-indore-664728.html Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/pakistani-forces-forcibly-disappear-another-student-in-balochistan-664734.html Quetta March 10 Another Baloch student was forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in the Balochistan province a leading human rights organisation said on Tuesday Citing sources Paank the Baloch National Movements Human Rights Department mentioned that 16yearold Abdullah Baloch was forcibly taken from his home on Monday in Jiwani tehsil of Gwadar districtAccording to family members personnel from Pakistanâs Frontier Corps FC accompanied by Military Intelligence took Abdullah into custody during a raid at his home Since the incident Paank said his whereabouts remain unknownExpressing serious concern over the detention of a minor student the rights body urged Pakistani authorities to immediately disclose the whereabouts of Abdullah while ensuring his safe releaseHighlighting the atrocities against civilians in Balochistan Paank strongly condemned the raid carried out by the Pakistani military on the residence of Ali Faqeer Sangor in the Gogdan area of Kech district in the early hours of TuesdayThe rights body cited local sources and family members stating that security forces forcibly entered the home ransacked property and subjected members of the household to intimidation and physical mistreatmentâDuring the raid the entire family was reportedly harassed with women in particular facing threats violence and humiliation Such actions not only violate basic human dignity but also contradict legal and constitutional protections that prohibit targeting women as instruments of pressure or collective punishmentâ Paank statedThe rights body described the incident as part of a âbroader pattern in which civilians and their families are subjected to coercive tacticsâ by the Pakistani forces across BalochistanEarlier on Sunday human rights body Baloch Yakjehti Committee BYC stated that the continued imprisonment of its chief organiser Mahrang Baloch and other leaders is not merely the tale of a few individuals in captivity but a reflection of an âinstitutional conspiracyâ in which all pillars of the Pakistani institutions have united to crush a ânonviolentâ movementThe rights body further noted that the Pakistani military intelligence agencies and institutions like the CounterTerrorism Department CTD are the central players in the organised repression against Baloch civiliansAsserting that this institutional collusion is a threat not only to Balochistan but to the democratic existence of the entire Pakistan the BYC said âThe demand of the times is that enforced disappearances be immediately declared a serious crime and a powerful independent commission be established the judiciary restore its independence and refuse to become a tool for politically motivated cases the undeclared censorship on the media be lifted and transparent investigations into all these atrocities be conducted under the supervision of the United Nationsâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/pakistani-forces-forcibly-disappear-another-student-in-balochistan-664734.html Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/unnao-rape-case-sc-adjourns-hearing-on-cbi-plea-against-sengars-bail-allows-survivors-application-664496.html New Delhi March 9 IANS The Supreme Court on Monday adjourned the hearing on a plea filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI challenging the bail granted to expelled Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape casenbspDue to the nonavailability of Solicitor General SG Tushar Mehta a Bench of Chief Justice of India CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi deferred the hearing and said that the matter would be taken up after two weeksAt the same time the apex court allowed the impleadment application filed by the rape survivor observing that she has a right to be heard in the CBIs special leave petition SLPnbspHowever the CJIled Bench declined to entertain an intervention application filed by the survivors cousin seeking protection on the ground of threat to his life and liberty if Sengar were granted bailnbspObserving that the applicant ought to avail an independent remedy the Supreme Court remarked that the plea seeking protection could be pursued before the jurisdictional High CourtnbspAvail your independent remedy before the High Court for protection of life and liberty the bench said while disposing of the intervention application filed by the minor son of the brother of the father of the Unnao rape victimnbspDuring the brief hearing senior advocate N Hariharan appearing for Sengar urged the top court to list the matter for hearing at the earliest stating that the liberty granted to his client by the Delhi High Court had been curtailed following the Supreme Courts earlier interim ordernbspIn response the CJI said that a date for the final hearing would be fixed soonnbspThe CJI Surya Kantled Bench was hearing the CBIs plea challenging the December 2025 order of the Delhi High Court which had suspended Sengars life sentence and granted him conditional bail during the pendency of his appeal The bail order had triggered protests by the survivors family and womens rights activists who said it had shaken public faith and sent a wrong message on crimes against womennbspIn December last year the Supreme Court had stayed the operation of the Delhi High Courts order and clarified that Sengar would not be released pursuant to the impugned judgmentnbspIn December 2019 a trial court had convicted Sengar of kidnapping and raping a minor girl and sentenced him to imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life along with a fine of Rs 25 lakh The Supreme Court had earlier transferred all cases related to the incident from Uttar Pradesh to Delhi and directed that the trial be conducted on a daytoday basisnbspIANSnbsp https://dailyworld.in/crime/unnao-rape-case-sc-adjourns-hearing-on-cbi-plea-against-sengars-bail-allows-survivors-application-664496.html Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/meghalaya-cm-condemns-attack-on-two-northeastern-people-in-delhi-664498.html Shillong March 9 Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Monday expressed strong anger over the alleged assault on two people from the Northeast near the Saket District Court Complex in the national Capital calling the incident âsickeningâ and urging authorities to take stringent action In a post on social media platform X CM Sangma said repeated attacks on people from the Northeast in mainland India are deeply concerningâAngered by the repeated attacks on North East people in Mainland India The physical attack on two of our people from Manipur and Assam near Saket Court Delhi is sickening Racial bullying should not be accepted as the new normal and we must act against itâ the Chief Minister wrote urging authorities to take strict action against those responsibleAccording to reports the alleged incident occurred on Sunday evening near the court complex in the Malviya Nagar areaA young woman from Manipur and a transgender person from Assam were reportedly attacked by a group of men while walking in a park in the localityPreliminary accounts suggest that the group allegedly began passing racially offensive remarks at the victims When the woman objected to the comments the situation reportedly escalated into a confrontationThe victims alleged that the men then physically assaulted them punching them and hitting them with belts while hurling abusive slursSources indicated that the victims had also faced similar verbal harassment in the area on previous occasionsIn a statement the Delhi Police said a police team responded to information about an alleged assault near the court complexPolice said the woman from Manipur and her friend were walking in the park when some men passed remarks at them which led to an argument that escalated into an assaultThe injured woman was later taken to Safdarjung Hospital for medical examination and treatmentAuthorities said she is currently in stable condition with minor injuries Police officials said the matter is under investigation and assured that appropriate legal action will be taken against those involved IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/meghalaya-cm-condemns-attack-on-two-northeastern-people-in-delhi-664498.html Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/one-killed-several-injured-as-class-9-student-attacks-hostel-inmates-in-karnatakas-ballari-664333.html Ballari March 8 A student died and seven others injured after a Class 9 child allegedly attacked fellow hostel inmates with an iron rod at a residential school on the outskirts of Ballari police said Addressing reporters Ballari Range Inspector General of Police PS Harsha said the incident took place at a Gurukul school late Saturday nightThe incident occurred late last night at a Gurukul school on the outskirts of Ballari Nine children were attacked by a boy known to them Unfortunately one boy died in the incident Harsha saidHe added that the hostel warden was also attacked and sustained injuries while a driver was also injured during the incidentHarsha said teams of Scene of Crime Officers SOCO and the Forensic Science Laboratory FSL have been rushed to the spot to collect evidenceThe accused in the case has been detained The attacker and the victims were all acquaintances he saidAccording to police the accused student allegedly assaulted fellow hostel inmates with an iron rod following a minor dispute The attack reportedly took place after dinner when the students were asleep in the hostelOne student succumbed to severe injuries while others were injured in the assault The injured were rushed to the Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences VIMS hospital in Ballari for treatmentPolice said the accused allegedly struck multiple students with a iron rod and also attacked the hostel warden before fleeing the spotMeanwhile the victims family questioned the school managements version of the incident While the school authorities described it as an iron rod attack the family alleged that the boy may have been stabbed with a knife and demanded a thorough investigationThe parents also alleged that the accused student might be a drug addict and held the school administration responsible for the tragedy questioning how such a violent incident could occur inside a hostelPolice have registered a case and further investigation is underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/one-killed-several-injured-as-class-9-student-attacks-hostel-inmates-in-karnatakas-ballari-664333.html Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/second-accused-arrested-in-iit-bombay-hostel-live-cartridge-case-664172.html Mumbai March 7 In connection with the case involving the recovery of live cartridges from a hostel room at the Indian Institute of Technology IIT Bombay campus the Powai Police on Saturday arrested the second accused The accused identified as Prashantraj Yadav 24 was apprehended from Ujjain while he was returning from a religious tour Yadav a resident of Bihar works as a real estate agent According to the police he allegedly shared photographs of weapons with the earlier accused who had already been arrested by the Powai Police in the caseThe incident dates back to February 19 when five live 765 mm cartridges were found in the room of Apurv Mishra a firstyear BTech student at IIT Bombay Mishra was reportedly friends with Sarvottam Chaudhary who had been arrested earlier in the case Mishra had earlier told investigators that the cartridges were brought by ChaudharyAccording to the Powai Police during interrogation it was revealed that Mishra had kept the cartridges in order to impress fellow students and gain attention and not with any intention of harming anyonePolice investigations further revealed that Chaudhary and Yadav had also discussed the possibility of purchasing a weapon However the deal did not materialiseEarlier on February 22 five live 765 mm cartridges were recovered from the bag of a student at the IIT Bombay in Powai during a security check inside the hostel premises The recovery followed a minor dispute over money between studentsActing on a complaint filed by a campus security officer the Powai Police registered an FIR and launched a detailed investigation into the matterAccording to the police a security officer on night duty was alerted at around 130 am on February 19 by the Quick Response Team regarding a dispute between two students on the ground floor of Hostel No 1When the security officer reached the spot it was found that a verbal argument had broken out between Suraj Dubey a firstyear BTech student residing in Room No 93 and Aman a resident of Room No 89 The dispute was reportedly related to a financial transaction between the two studentsThe hostel security team intervened and managed to calm the situationDuring their interaction with the students the security staff allegedly detected the smell of alcohol on Suraj Dubey and his friend Apurv Mishra Since alcohol consumption is strictly prohibited inside the hostel premises the authorities decided to search their rooms in accordance with institutional regulationsWhile inspecting Suraj Dubeyâs room hostel security personnel checked a black bag kept inside the room From the front compartment of the bag five live yellowmetal cartridges bearing the marking âKF 765â were recoveredWhen questioned about the ammunition Suraj Dubey reportedly claimed that the bag did not belong to him but to his friend Apurv Mishra During further questioning Mishra allegedly disclosed that the cartridges belonged to his acquaintance Sarvottam Anand Satishchandra Chaudhary 23 a resident of Samastipur in BiharAccording to Mishra Chaudhary had visited the IIT Powai campus on February 12 and had placed the live cartridges inside the bag during his visit Senior officials were immediately informed about the developmentOn February 19 when Sarvottam Chaudhary returned to the campus he was detained for questioning During interrogation he allegedly admitted to having purchased the 765 mm cartridges from Munger in BiharAt around 10 pm the same night Security SubInspector Amod Karanje handed over the five live cartridges to the police station Subsequently a case was registered against Sarvottam Anand Chaudhary under relevant sections related to the illegal possession and transportation of ammunitionThe recovery of live ammunition from the hostel of one of the countryâs premier technical institutions has been viewed as a major security concern The seizure has also raised the possibility of an illegal ammunition supply network which the police are currently investigating IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/second-accused-arrested-in-iit-bombay-hostel-live-cartridge-case-664172.html Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/khalistan-linked-social-media-account-claims-responsibility-for-killingitscriticin-canadamediareports-664190.html Ottawa March 7 A social media account linked to extremist Khalistanis has claimed responsibility for the killing of a Canadabased online personality critical of their movement whose house had earlier been hit with arson according to media reports The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation CBC said on its website âA social media account promoting Sikh extremist views is claiming responsibility for the stabbing of a woman in the southwestern Ontario town of LaSalleâPolice identified the victim as Nancy Grewal 45 who lived in WindsorCBC said the extremistsâ post in Punjabi said in a caption over her photo âThis woman was saying bad things about religion and Khalistan And she got the result of thatâIt added a warning âIf anyone says something against our community and Khalistan like this they will meet the same fateâ according to CBC the governmentfinanced public broadcasterWindsor Star reported that Grewal had suffered an arson attack earlier when petrol had been poured on her front door and it had been set on fireIt said that in a social media post about the incident she wrote âI know who this person is This person belongs to KhalistanââI feel scared He tried to give me a warning âShut your mouth Donât raise your voice about this topicââ she saidLaSalle Police Chief Michael Pearce indicated that the killing on Tuesday was a targeted attack and not randomHe said âInvestigators are confident this was not a random act of violence Ms Grewalâs murder is being investigated as an intentional act against her All information is being consideredâHe declined to give any further information saying We will not share information that will compromise the investigation including leads tips and investigative avenuesâThe member of Parliament representing the area Harb Gill said on Facebook âHaving served many years with the LaSalle Police Service I know investigations like this take time and must be guided by facts and evidenceââI have faith and trust in my former colleagues at LaSalle Police Serviceâ he saidHe said he was saddened to hear of her death and added âMs Grewal was a visible voice online and itâs clear from the reaction on social media that many people around the world followed her commentaryâCBC said that Grewal who was born in India âhad a prominent social media presence in the local and international Punjabi communitiesââShe was known particularly for her antiKhalistan viewsâ as she often posted on social media her thoughts on South Asian news and politics CBC saidWindsor Star said Grewal worked as a personal caregiver and was alone on an appointment at a clientâs LaSalle home when she was attackedThe news outlet quoted Windsor South Asian Centreâs Programme Director Nandini Tirumala as saying the Grewals death has been disturbing to the communityShocked saddened to see that one of the members of our South Asian community has been so brutally stabbed she saidWindsor Star added that Tirumala âdid not want to comment on Khalistani politicsâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/khalistan-linked-social-media-account-claims-responsibility-for-killingitscriticin-canadamediareports-664190.html Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/self-styled-godman-ram-rahim-singh-acquitted-in-scribes-murder-case-664195.html Chandigarh March 7 The Punjab and Haryana High Court on Saturday acquitted selfstyled godman and Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh for the murder of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati in 2002 Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh is serving a 20year jail sentence for raping two of his disciples and a life term for the murder of journalist ChhatrapatiHis acquittal comes seven years after a special CBI court had convicted him and sentenced him to life imprisonment However he would remain behind bars for his conviction in the rape caseThe verdict was delivered by a Division Bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Vikram Aggarwal while hearing appeals challenging the 2019 conviction in the caseHowever the Bench dismissed the appeals filed by two other accusedThe selfstyled godmans acquittal comes weeks after the Bench scrutinised the evidence following controversy over the bullets allegedly used in the crimeA special CBI court in Haryanaâs Panchkula town in 2019 convicted Rahim Singh for the murder of Sirsabased journalist Chhatrapati Three others Krishan Lal Kuldeep Singh and Nirmal Singh who were close aides of the sect chief were also convicted by the courtChhatrapati was shot at in October 2002 and died later The CBI had registered the case on the orders on November 10 2003 of the High Court and took over the investigation of the case which was earlier registered at the police station in SirsaIt was alleged that Chhatrapati a journalist from Sirsa who was running a newspaper called âPoora Sachâ was shot at on October 24 2002 in the evening by Kuldeep Singh and Nirmal Singh both carpenters in Dera Sacha Sauda in Sirsa at his residence in Sirsa He died on November 21 2002The state police arrested Kuldeep Singh and Nirmal Singh and a walkietalkie belonging to the Dera and a revolver belonging to accused Krishan Lal was recoveredA chargesheet was filed against Kuldeep Singh Nirmal Singh and Krishan Lal by the police in the Court of Chief Judicial Magistrate in Sirsa on December 5 2002The son of the victim moved the High Court alleging involvement of the selfstyled godman in the murder of his father and prayed for transfer of the investigation to the CBIAfter a thorough investigation the CBI found the role of Rahim Singh and other accused Kuldeep Singh Nirmal Singh Krishan Lal and filed a chargesheet against themIn January 2019 the special CBI court held Ram Rahim and the coaccused guilty of conspiring to murder the journalist and sentenced them to life imprisonment IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/self-styled-godman-ram-rahim-singh-acquitted-in-scribes-murder-case-664195.html Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/life-returns-back-to-normal-in-kashmir-valley-after-authorities-lift-restrictions-664198.html Srinagar March 7 Life returned to normal after six days on Saturday in Kashmir Valley as authorities lifted all restrictions and people started their daytoday routine as usual Shops private transport other businesses public transport banks post offices and government offices started working as usual in the entire ValleyDeployments of police and the security forces continued to remain on ground to keep a close watch on the situation as people came out to buy essentials of life5G Internet services and call facility on prepaid mobile phones were restored yesterday evening in the entire ValleyThese had been brought down to prevent miscreants and antinational elements from uploading objectionable content on the social mediaSchools colleges and universities in the Valley had been ordered to remain closed till March 7 and these will reopen on MondayAll exams scheduled till Saturday had been postponed by the Kashmir University and the central university of KashmirOfficials said new dates would he announced for these exams by the university authorities soonPrivate transport and pedestrian movement also resumed in city centre Lal Chowk in SrinagarIn order to enforce restrictions security forces had erected barricades and used coils of concertina wire to block passage inside the city centre during the last five daysProtests had broken out in the Valley last week after the Iranian supreme leader Ayatullah Ali Khamenei was killed in USIsraeli air strikes on TehranProtesters clashed with the security forces at a number of places during those those protests The protesters were more aggressive in Shia Muslim dominated areasAuthorities had imposed restrictions to protect civilian life and property in the Valley Despite keeping heightened vigil on the situation police and the security forces showed exemplary patience and professionalism in dealing with the situationIn order to instill confidence among the people Chief Minister Omar Abdullah interacted with the members of the civil society including representatives from religious social business communities and prominent citizens on WednesdayOmar appealed people to observe their grief with dignity and discipline without doing anything to disturb the law and order situation He had got positive response from the civil society members during that interaction IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/life-returns-back-to-normal-in-kashmir-valley-after-authorities-lift-restrictions-664198.html Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/gujarat-over-18-lakh-women-supported-one-lakh-rescued-as-181-abhayam-completes-12-years-664214.html Gandhinagar March 7 Gujarats 181 Abhayam womens helpline has marked its 12th year of service providing crucial support and protection to women across the state Since its launch on March 8 2015 the helpline has provided guidance counselling and rescue services to hundreds of thousands of women facing domestic violence harassment cybercrimes and marital disputesAccording to official data over the past 12 years the helpline has assisted more than 1810913 women by offering advice and supportIn extremely highrisk situations 109886 women were successfully rescued and relocated to safe shelter homes while 229660 cases were resolved on the spot through counsellingThe 181 Abhayam helpline has become a robust protective shield for women in Gujarat Our teams have intervened at the scene in 360964 cases providing immediate assistance and ensuring the safety of women in distress officials saidThe helpline operates 24x7 supported by women police constables and trained counsellorsThe state has deployed 59 modern rescue vans equipped with GPS tracking functioning as mobile safety centres which is considered an innovative initiative in the countryTechnological tools have further enhanced the helplines efficiencyThe 181 mobile application includes features such as a panic button and phone shaking allowing women to send their exact location to the helpline without making a callThese innovations have improved response times and allowed timely interventions in emergenciesThe combination of technology and trained personnel ensures that women can access help instantly even in lifethreatening situations added the official The helpline also provides information on legal rights government schemes and support services with the identity of the women seeking assistance kept strictly confidentialWomen from other states residing in Gujarat can access the service free of chargeUnder Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi the state government has maintained the helpline as a key pillar of womens safety ensuring that every woman in the state feels secure and supported IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/gujarat-over-18-lakh-women-supported-one-lakh-rescued-as-181-abhayam-completes-12-years-664214.html Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/agencies-flag-revival-of-old-nepal-to-sri-lanka-route-for-smuggling-drugs-664215.html New Delhi March 7 The Nepal to Sri Lanka route via India to smuggle drugs has come under the scanner of the agencies The route which had gone relatively quiet has once again become active and is being used to smuggle Hashish oil and Charas The multistate operation that was launched by the Narcotics Control Bureau NCB units of Chennai and Hyderabad Zonal units had led to the seizure of Hashish oil and Charas to the tune of Rs 10 croreThe operation was carried out as part of the Modi governmentâs initiative âNasha Mukth BharatâAn official said that there is a very high demand for Hashish in Sri Lanka apart from Charas Sri Lanka has been flagging the rise in the number of cases relating to drug abuse in the countryThere has been a huge demand for drugs and hence these narcotic cartels have increased supply into the countryFurther Sri Lankaâs location in the Indian Ocean has made it a strategic waypoint to smuggle drugs An official said that drugs into Sri Lanka are not just being brought from Nepal Narcotics which originate from Afghanistanâs Golden Crescent are being transported through Pakistan and also IranThe official added that these smugglers have made South India a transit point for these drugs All the drugs that are smuggled either reach Thoothukudi or KoddikaraiThere is a dedicated network of people who meet their Sri Lankan counterparts midway where the consignment is transferredAn official said that these landing points are not new and have been in operation for long Earlier drugs such as opium would land in these ports and the smugglers from Sri Lanka would pick up the same in exchange for beedisOfficials in the NCB have identified Trincomalee Halle and Colombo are the entry as well exit pointsOfficials say that the trade value has gone up multifold There was a time when two cases would be busted in a span of two to three months Today the volume is so high that just in the year 2024 Sri Lanka reported 35000 drug bustsAnother official said that drugs being smuggled into Sri Lanka are not restricted to Marijuana Hashish or Charas Since 2019 Sri Lanka has seen a massive demand for methamphetamineOnce the drugs land in Sri Lanka the smugglers collaborate with some locals who include criminals fishermen and organised groupsThese persons packs the narcotics before distributing to other parts of the country Intelligence Bureau officials say that the Nepal to Sri Lanka route is being used a lot in recent monthsThis is owing to high security along the borders with Pakistan at Jammu and Kashmir and PunjabThe route is not new and has been used for long However the worry is that this route is being used more extensively todayThe Indian agencies are coordinating closely with their counterparts both in Nepal and Sri Lanka to curb the menace of narcotics smugglingThe Indian Coast Guard too is playing a key role in intercepting fishing trawlers which set out from South India once the drugs landAnother official said that the racket from Nepal is being controlled by a Sri Lankan national He coordinates with operatives in Pakistan Afghanistan and Nepal and then arranges for it to be brought into South IndiaHe also has managed to set up a network in Tamil Nadu to ensure that the drugs are moved into Sri Lankan waters seamlesslyIt is an ongoing operation and the agencies are identifying all possible loopholes that these smugglers are using to further their trade the official also said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/agencies-flag-revival-of-old-nepal-to-sri-lanka-route-for-smuggling-drugs-664215.html Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/odisha-vigilance-raids-7-places-linked-to-irrigation-engineer-in-da-case-664221.html Bhubaneswar March 7 The Odisha Vigilance Department on Saturday carried out coordinated searches at multiple locations linked to Pramod Ray an assistant executive engineer of the Derabish Irrigation SubDivision following allegations that he possessed assets far beyond his known sources of income The raids began early in the morning and covered seven premises across five districts including Bhubaneswar Cuttack Kendrapara Bhadrak and DhenkanalThe searches were conducted on the basis of warrants issued by the Special Judge Vigilance in Cuttack after preliminary inquiries indicated large scale accumulation of wealth by the engineerA big Vigilance team is leading the operation The search squad included two additional superintendents of police nine deputy superintendents of police nine inspectors and four assistant subInspectors supported by technical staff responsible for examining documents and assessing property valuesOfficials searched several properties associated with Ray and his relatives In Bhubaneswar investigators examined a fourstorey building at Johala in Balianta and another residence in the Patia areaIn Cuttack a doublestorey house at Jajabhairab in Chaudwar and Rayâs ancestral home in Ragadi under Banki were inspectedSearches were also conducted at the engineerâs office chamber and temporary residence inside the Derabish Irrigation Office premises in KendraparaHouses belonging to relatives in Budanga in Bhadrak district and Sanasathiebatia in Dhenkanal district were also covered in the search Vigilance officials said the searches were still underway and experts were calculating the market value of the land buildings and investments discovered during the operationA detailed report on the assets and documents seized will be released after the investigation is completedIn recent months the Vigilance wing has stepped up action against corruption among government officials in the state Several officers from departments such as rural development works and revenue have faced raids over allegations of disproportionate assetsEarlier this year Vigilance teams carried out raids on engineers and blocklevel officers across multiple districts leading to the registration of criminal cases and suspension of officials pending inquiry IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/odisha-vigilance-raids-7-places-linked-to-irrigation-engineer-in-da-case-664221.html Sat, 07 Mar 2026 14:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/disproportionate-assets-case-raids-conducted-at-multiple-locations-linked-to-bdo-in-bihar-664234.html Patna March 7 The Bihar Vigilance Department on Saturday raided multiple locations linked to a Block Development Officer BDO in the state in connection with a disproportionate assets case According to Vigilance Department officials the raids targeted the premises of Krishna Ram the BDO of Sursand block in Sitamarhi districtVigilance teams simultaneously searched several locations linked to the officer as part of the investigationSources said that the raids were conducted at Krishna Rams rented residence in the Rajabazar area of Motihari as well as his ancestral home in Tikaita villageTeams from the Vigilance Department also carried out searches at other suspected properties linked to the officerDuring the operation officials examined documents bank records property papers and other important files to verify allegations that the officer had accumulated assets beyond his known sources of incomeOfficials said the department had been receiving complaints about the officer amassing assets disproportionate to his known sources of incomeAfter a preliminary inquiry reportedly found substance in the allegations the Vigilance Department obtained a search warrant from the court and initiated the raidsInvestigators are now assessing the extent of the officers movable and immovable properties and comparing them with his legitimate income during his government serviceThe search operation was still underway at the time of reporting and officials expect the recovery of several important documents related to the caseThe Bihar Vigilance Department stated that the full details will emerge after the investigation is completedIf the allegations are proven further legal action will be taken against the officerThe raids have created a stir within administrative circles with many officials closely watching the developmentsThe Bihar Vigilance Department is conducting regular raids against government officials who were allegedly involved in bribery cases of disproportionate assets casesAccording to an official 28 cases were registered against officials involved in graft charges in the first two months of this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/disproportionate-assets-case-raids-conducted-at-multiple-locations-linked-to-bdo-in-bihar-664234.html Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/chhattisgarh-bjp-suspends-durg-leader-over-alleged-illegal-opium-cultivation-664277.html RaipurDurg Chhattisgarh March 7 In a swift move amid rising political controversy the BJP has suspended its leader Vinay Tamrakar from the party â The action follows allegations of illegal opium poppy cultivation on his farmland in Durg district âAccording to party sources the suspension was ordered by BJP State President Kiran Singh Deo after videos and photos of the alleged cultivation went viral on social media âA formal letter was issued on Saturday March 7 for tarnishing the partys image Tamrakar who served as the State Coordinator of the BJPs Rice Mill Processing Project under the Kisan Morcha was also removed from that position by State General Secretary Dr Naveen Markandey âThe controversy erupted on March 6 when a police and administrative team acting on a written complaint raided Tamrakars farmhouse in Samudra village Durg district âAuthorities reportedly discovered illegal opium poppy cultivation spread over more than one and a half acres of land The incident quickly escalated into a major political row with the opposition Congress party launching sharp attacks on the ruling BJP in Chhattisgarh âVideos and images from the site circulated widely online prompting Congress leaders to accuse the party of protecting individuals involved in serious illegal activities âAdding fuel to the fire former Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel visited the site on March 7 along with local Congress leaders to inspect the area and highlight the issue This move is expected to intensify political tensions in the state in the coming days âThe BJPs prompt suspension appears aimed at damage control distancing itself from the allegations Party officials have emphasised that such actions undermine the organisations reputation and public trustThe case remains under police investigation with potential legal proceedings expected against those involved in the illegal cultivation âOpium poppy farming without proper authorisation is a serious offence under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances NDPS Act in India âThis development has sparked debates across Chhattisgarh about accountability within political ranks and the broader issue of illicit crop cultivation in rural areas â IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/chhattisgarh-bjp-suspends-durg-leader-over-alleged-illegal-opium-cultivation-664277.html Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/man-kills-nephew-niece-over-land-dispute-in-mps-sehore-664099.html Sehore March 6 In a horrific crime a middleage man allegedly killed his nephew and niece over a land dispute in Madhya Pradeshs Sehore district on Friday police said The incident occurred in Dharmapuri village under Siddiganj police station area falls under Astha town in Sehore district around 60 km from the state capital BhopalAccording to police the accused Harisingh Malviya killed his younger brothers children Sheetal 20 and Kuldeep 19The preliminary investigation revealed that the family had an old dispute over parental property and a fresh clash occurred during which Harish killed his brother Jagdeesh Malviyas children police saidAccording to information Sheetal and Kuldeep were walking towards the exam centre with their admit cards in hand hoping to secure a better future through education But barely a short distance from their home they were ambushed by their uncle Harish Malviya who allegedly assaulted them repeatedly with a stickFamily members claimed that the children were thrashed brutally after which they collapsedThey were taken to the hospital in critical condition where doctors declared them dead after a medical examinationLater enraged with the brutal killing of two young children family members created ruckus at Astha Civil Hospital where the bodies were taken for the postmortem examination A police constable was also beatenHowever the police managed the situation and an autopsy was conductedMeanwhile police have launched an intensive manhunt for the accused uncle Harish Malviya who fled after the attackAdditional Superintendent of Police Sunita Rawat said multiple teams have been formed and raids are being carried out in forests and suspected hideouts to track him downA senior police inspector Girish Dubey said that the situation was brought under control after additional force was deployed in the village where crime took place and at the hospitalA case has been registered and search for the accused person is underway he addedThe station in charge Raju Singh Baghel said the crime scene has been thoroughly examined and evidence collected Given the tense atmosphere in the village additional police personnel have been deployed to prevent any escalationMeanwhile Jagdishs another brother Mukesh Malviya talking to media persons said We lost two children because of the Siddiqganj police station We had given four applications in two months to SP Deepak Kumar Shukla SDOP Damodar Gupta and Siddiqganj police station IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/man-kills-nephew-niece-over-land-dispute-in-mps-sehore-664099.html Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/pakistan-locals-worried-as-balochistan-becomes-new-hub-for-poppy-cultivation-664122.html Islamabad March 6 With Balochistan emerging as a new hotspot for poppy cultivation in Pakistan locals fear that the illicit trade is evolving rather than disappearing despite sporadic crop destruction According to a recent report in leading international magazine âThe Diplomatâ following the Talibanâs nationwide ban on poppy cultivation in Afghanistan in April 2022 much of the activity appears to have shifted to Pakistan particularly Balochistan Despite growing concerns among communities in the province the issue is yet to become a policy priority for the Pakistan governmentThe report highlighted that Pakistanâs AntiNarcotics Force ANF seized more than 1350 kilogrammes of narcotics worth 7785 million rupees about 280000 during a series of operations across the country in early February The operation led to the arrest of nine people prompting further investigationsCiting ANF the report stated that the drug network was attempting to smuggle narcotics from Balochistanâs Panjgur district through Turbat city to Gwadar and Pasni along the coast From there it said the drugs are planned to be transported by sea routes using highspeed boats to Gulf nations Yemen and TanzaniaâOn the surface the recent ANF seizure appears to be a routine investigation against organised drug trafficking networks However this was not an isolated incident Reports and data from Pakistanâs National Initiative against Organised Crime NIOC United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime UNODC and the Global Organised Crime Index show that complex changes may be underwayâ the report detailedâPoppy cultivation in both Afghanistan and northwest Pakistan goes back many decades The absence of sufficient infrastructure legal employment opportunities and political instability in these areas combined to push rural populations toward illicit poppy farmingâ it addedThe report noted that production and export of processed opium such as heroin and methamphetamine had already been widespread in Pakistan even before the Taliban imposed the ban posing serious consequences particularly for the younger populationâMore than half of Pakistanâs population is under the age of 20 and 20 per cent is between 15 and 29 These youngsters are vulnerable to drug addiction According to a 2023 report there were 700 deaths daily due to drug overdose in Pakistan Around 11 per cent of Khyber Pakhtunkhwaâs population is said to be involved in substance abuse the highest in Pakistan followed by Balochistan and the cities of Lahore and Karachiâ it mentionedThe report cited a former head of the ANF in Balochistan as saying that curbing the supply chain is ânear impossibleâ noting that traffickers are highly mobile and at times facilitate the relocation of farmers IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/pakistan-locals-worried-as-balochistan-becomes-new-hub-for-poppy-cultivation-664122.html Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/ed-attaches-properties-worth-rs-20640-crore-in-money-laundering-case-against-tdi-infrastructure-ltd-664155.html Gurugram March 6 The Enforcement Directorates ED Gurugram Zonal Office on Friday provisionally attached immovable properties worth around Rs 20640 crore in connection with a money laundering case involving TDI Infrastructure Ltd officials said According to the agency the attachment made under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA includes land parcels measuring around 83 acres and several commercial units located in Kamaspur in Haryanas Sonipat These properties are owned by TDI Infrastructure Ltd and its associated companiesThe ED initiated its investigation on the basis of 26 FIRs registered and charge sheets filed by the Delhi Police and the Economic Offences WingAs per the allegations mentioned in the FIRs the company along with its promoters and key managerial personnel allegedly cheated and defrauded numerous homebuyers by failing to deliver flats and units within the promised timelines In one of the projects the delay in delivery reportedly extended up to 16â18 yearsThe ED probe revealed that the company had launched several residential commercial plot and housing projects in Sonipat between 2005 and 2014 Through these projects the firm collected around Rs 461943 crore as advance booking amounts from 14105 customers across 23 projectsHowever occupation certificates for four projects have still not been granted while one project named Park Street remains incomplete according to the agencyInvestigators found that the promoters and directors allegedly diverted substantial funds collected from homebuyers to subsidiaries erstwhile subsidiaries and landowning companies as advances for purchasing land and for other purposes instead of completing the housing projectsThe agency said customer funds were also used to repay company loans and make investments which allegedly contributed to delays in construction and prevented buyers from receiving possession of their units or plots on timeEarlier in the case the ED had attached assets worth Rs 4548 crore belonging to the company and its related entities With the latest action the total attachment in the case now stands at Rs 25188 croreFurther investigation into the matter is underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/ed-attaches-properties-worth-rs-20640-crore-in-money-laundering-case-against-tdi-infrastructure-ltd-664155.html Fri, 06 Mar 2026 21:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/mp-uproar-at-khandwa-police-station-over-controversial-social-media-post-about-prophet-case-filed-against-47-664055.html Khandwa March 6 Tension erupted at a police station in Khandwa Madhya Pradesh after a controversial post about the Prophet on social media triggered protests Police have registered a case against 47 people including 22 named individuals for allegedly creating a disturbance at the police station premises According to officials the incident began late on Thursday evening after an Instagram post containing derogatory remarks about Prophet Muhammad went viral The post allegedly shared from an account named Prabhakar Shinde angered several members of the Muslim community Soon after a large number of Muslim youths gathered at the Moghat police station demanding immediate action against the accusedA complaint in the matter was filed by Mujahid Qureshi a resident of Singhad Talai Acting on the complaint police registered a case against Prabhakar Shinde under Section 299 of the Indian Penal Code IPC and subsequently arrested himHowever the crowd that had assembled at the police station continued to protest shouting slogans and staging a sitin demonstration within the police station premises Some protesters also demanded strict action against the accused including the demolition of his house using a bulldozer alleging that he was a habitual offender in such casesPolice officials attempted to counsel the protesters and pacify the crowd but the situation soon escalated leading to chaos at the police station Authorities were forced to use mild force to disperse the gathering and restore orderUpon receiving information about the unrest additional police teams from Kotwali and Padma Nagar police stations along with reserve forces were deployed at the scene Senior administrative and police officials including the Additional Superintendent of Police ASP City Superintendent of Police CSP Additional District Magistrate ADM City Magistrate and Tehsildar also reached the spot to bring the situation under controlFollowing the incident police registered a case against 47 individuals including several Muslim leaders who had come to lodge the protest Of these 22 individuals have been named in the FIR while 25 others remain unidentifiedThe accused have been booked under several serious Sections of the IPC including charges related to obstructing government work rioting assaulting government employees and deliberately blocking roads The case has been registered under Sections 1211 125 1262 132 190 and 1913 of the IPCPolice officials said the situation in the area is currently under control Further investigation is underway and authorities are examining CCTV footage to identify others involved in the incident IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/mp-uproar-at-khandwa-police-station-over-controversial-social-media-post-about-prophet-case-filed-against-47-664055.html Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/ed-raids-multiple-entities-linked-to-anil-ambani-reliance-power-sources-664063.html Mumbai March 6 The Directorate of Enforcement ED on Friday conducted a series of raids on various businesses and individuals associated with industrialist Anil Ambani and Reliance Power Ltd According to agency sources the coordinated raids were underway at 10 to 12 locations across the financial capitalA team of approximately 15 specialised ED units initiated the searches in the early hours focused on the registered offices and residential premises of people related to the power utility company sources addedSources indicate the searches are part of a probe into suspicious fund transfers and transactions involving Reliance PowerED was yet to issue an official statement on the Friday raidsEarlier ED provisionally attached the Rs 371683 crore worth posh Pali Hill residential property âAbodeâ of Anil Ambani in Reliance Communications Ltdâs bank fraud case according to an official statementEnforcement Directorate Special Task Force Headquarters has provisionally attached the Pali Hill residential property under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 PMLA Earlier part of this property was attached to the extent of Rs 47317 crore the statement issued by the financial investigative agency saidMeanwhile the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI also conducted searches at the residences of Anil Ambani and offices of Reliance Communications RCom late last month after registering a second case against the company on the complaint given by the Bank of Baroda dated February 24 for offences of conspiracy cheating under the IPC and criminal misconduct and abuse of official position under the Prevention of Corruption ActThe case was filed against Anil Ambani promoter and erstwhile Chairman of Reliance Communications and others according to a statement issued by the premier investigative agencyThe allegations in the FIR are that Bank of Baroda has suffered a loss of more than Rs 2220 crore due to the loans availed by Reliance Communication which were allegedly diverted and misutilised by creating fictitious transactions with related parties The books of accounts of Reliance Communications Ltd were manipulated and irregularities concealedAfter registration of this case the CBI has conducted searches at the residence of Anil Ambani and the registered offices of Reliance Communications Ltd Various documents connected with these loan transactions have been recovered the statement said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/ed-raids-multiple-entities-linked-to-anil-ambani-reliance-power-sources-664063.html Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/minor-lynched-in-bengals-malda-after-firing-during-holi-clash-663934.html Kolkata March 5 A 17yearold boy was killed by an irate mob in West Bengals Malda after he opened fire during a clash between two groups The incident took place on Wednesday night and tension prevailed in the areaIt is learnt that on the day of Holi a quarrel broke out between two groups of boys in the said area It is alleged that a 17yearold son of a ration dealer named Sameer Gupta opened fire during the quarrel The gun belonged to his father and was a licensed weapon A total of four villagers including a 10yearold minor were injured in the firingThe locals immediately rescued the injured and took them to Malda Medical College and Hospital for treatmentMeanwhile a crowd assembled in the area to protest against the firing incident Soon the crowd turned violent and attacked Sameer Guptas houseIt is reported that the house was extensively vandalised after the irate mob stormed into it It is also alleged that the minor was severely thrashed by the violent mob and he died on the way to the hospitalUpon receiving the news of the incident a large police force from Manikchak police station rushed to the spot The police brought the situation under control after a lot of effort An investigation has been started into the entire incidentA senior officer of Malda district police said An incident of firing took place yesterday in which four people were injured In retaliation against the person who fired the shots angry villagers vandalised his house and attacked his father He was severely thrashed by the mob He died on the road to the hospital A case has been filed over the incident Investigation is onHowever no one has been arrested so far in connection with the incident Meanwhile a separate complaint has been lodged against the person over the firing incident IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/minor-lynched-in-bengals-malda-after-firing-during-holi-clash-663934.html Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bomb-threat-at-bikaner-court-sparks-panic-complex-evacuated-663948.html Jaipur March 5 A bomb threat at the Bikaner Court complex in Rajasthan created panic on Thursday prompting authorities to evacuate the premises and deploy heavy security Police immediately cordoned off the area and began a thorough search of the complex The shocking development triggered fear among lawyers litigants and court staff after information about a possible bomb in the court complex surfacedFollowing the alert the police administration swiftly swung into action and placed the entire area under tight security As a precautionary measure the court premises were evacuatedOn the instructions of senior police officials a large police force was deployed at the spot Bomb disposal squads and dog squads were called in to conduct an intensive search of the complexJudicial work was temporarily halted and all employees advocates and litigants were asked to leave the premises to ensure their safetyIn view of the situation Bikaner Bar Association President Ajay Kumar Purohit urged advocates and the public to remain calm and stay in safe places He contacted senior police officials to inform them about the seriousness of the situation and issued an advisory message to lawyers and staffIn his message he said All advocates litigants and judicial employees are requested to leave the court premises immediately and move to a safe place There has been a threat to bomb the court complex so this step is necessary for security reasons Advocates who have not yet reached the court should remain safe at their homesPolice officials have begun investigating the source of the threat and are trying to trace the origin of the call or message It is not yet clear whether the threat was a hoax or a genuine security risk but authorities are taking the situation seriouslySecurity has been tightened around the court complex and blockades have been set up in nearby areasPolice teams are also monitoring suspicious activity as part of the ongoing investigation Authorities have assured that the situation is under control while search operations continue IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bomb-threat-at-bikaner-court-sparks-panic-complex-evacuated-663948.html Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/search-for-missing-prince-raj-police-find-nothing-during-delhi-mumbai-expressway-excavation-663952.html Jaipur March 5 The search for Prince alias Tillu who went missing from Ramdevaâs Dhani in Unbara village six years ago continues to yield no results Despite a 12day search operation on the DelhiMumbai Expressway to trace his remains police have not found any concrete evidence related to the case The digging which started on March 1 was discontinued on Wednesday although police personnel remained deployed at the site Before that the area was surveyed and even drones were usedFurther the 15day police remand of accused Anil and Krishna has ended During the investigation police conducted excavations at several locations identified through drone surveys and Ground Penetrating Radar GPR technology After comparing a 2020 drone report with the latest survey two to three spots were marked as highly sensitive In the first phase of the operation the asphalt layer of the highway was removed using a milling machine After that digging was carried out with JCB machines and excavators along a stretch of about 80100 meters approximately four meters wide and up to 12 feet deepSpecial surveillance was maintained at all suspected locations including the area near a Peepal tree which was also identified during the survey Police teams are continuously examining the soil removed during the excavationAccording to sources the machine used for excavation costs around Rs 10500 per hour in rent while it consumes about 20 litres of diesel per hour The total cost of the operation so far is estimated to be between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 60 lakh Excavation work also continued at night with the help of floodlightsAdditional Superintendent of Police Yogendra Faujdar and Station House Officer Zaheer Abbas are closely monitoring the operation During the excavation two lanes of the expressway were temporarily closed while traffic continued through the remaining three lanesMeanwhile Jagmohan Bairwa the father of Prince Tillu became emotional when he reached the excavation site He said that if his sons remains were found the family would at least be able to perform his last rites according to Hindu traditionsAfter 12 days of continuous efforts without any breakthrough the family is becoming increasingly disappointed yet they continue to hope for closure in the longpending caseAccording to police sources sixyearold Prince alias Tillu went missing from his home on August 16 2020 For a long time investigators failed to find any significant clues in the case Frustrated by the lack of progress the family filed a habeas corpus petition in the High Court Following the courtâs strict directives the police intensified their investigation and eventually arrested a neighbour reportedly a relative of the family and his sister in connection with the caseIt has also emerged that the accused continued to stay close to the victimâs family for years to avoid suspicionFollowing the confession of the accused of burying the child on the DelhiMumbai Expressway stretch police began an extensive search operation including excavation work along the expressway to locate the remainsDespite the use of advanced technology such as drone surveys and Ground Penetrating Radar GPR the body has not yet been recoveredThe failure to find the remains despite multiple technical indications has become a major challenge for investigators said officials IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/search-for-missing-prince-raj-police-find-nothing-during-delhi-mumbai-expressway-excavation-663952.html Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/gujarat-vadodara-court-receives-bomb-threat-police-begin-extensive-checks-663954.html Vadodara March 5 A bomb threat sent via email to the Vadodara District Court on Thursday prompted authorities to evacuate the premises and carry out extensive security checks officials said The threat targeted the court complex located in the Diwalipura area of the city and was received shortly after the courts opened for the dayPolice immediately closed all entry gates to the complex and stopped the entry of lawyers and litigantsThose already present inside the premises were asked to leave as a precaution and all court proceedings were temporarily haltedTeams from the police along with dog squads and the Bomb Disposal Squad BDS conducted a thorough search operation across the court premisesSecurity arrangements were tightened as officials began checking buildings and surrounding areas for any suspicious objectsVadodara Police Commissioner Narasimha Komar told IANS that the threat was received through an email in the morningThe bomb threat via email was received at around 1030 am the time when the court opened he saidHe said police teams and specialised units immediately began searching the premises following the alertCurrently extensive checking is going on at the premises by police officials and bomb squads Nothing suspicious has been found as of now Komar saidAccording to the Commissioner the email account used in the latest threat is different from those used in earlier casesThe email address this time is different from the past cases and is an Outlook account he saidKomar added that the contents of the message were written in Gujarati language and included references to political issues outside the stateThe content of the email is in Gujarati and it is related to the politics of Tamil Nadu DMK etc We are checking the origin of the email sent as our investigation is ongoing he saidPolice officials said the court had received a similar bomb threat through email 15 days agoOn that occasion teams from the police and cyber cell had carried out detailed searches but no explosive material or suspicious object was found and the threat was later considered a hoaxAuthorities have launched a fresh investigation into the latest email to trace its origin while security checks at the court complex continued IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/gujarat-vadodara-court-receives-bomb-threat-police-begin-extensive-checks-663954.html Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/clash-erupts-between-two-groups-playing-holi-in-bengals-jalpaiguri-663819.html Kolkata March 4 A clash erupted between two groups over playing Holi in West Bengals Jalpaiguri district on Wednesday leaving several people injured police said According to the police a quarrel broke out between two groups over the Holi festival in ward number 12 of Dhupguri MunicipalityThe quarrel snowballed into a fight with members of the rival groups attacking each other with bamboo sticks and iron rods Tension spread in the area surrounding the incident spot Upon receiving the news a large force from the Dhupguri police station quickly reached the spot Police station IC Utpal Saha arrived to control the situation The situation was finally brought under control with the prompt action of the policeAccording to police and local sources both parties were playing with water colours in the morning when a spat broke out when members of one group allegedly scolded the girlfriend of a young man from the other groupInitially the two groups were just arguing before they suddenly attacked each otherPolice reached the spot after receiving information The situation was brought under control with the intervention of local residents No arrests have been made in this incident so far However the police are keeping a watch in the area in case further trouble breaks out later in the dayMeanwhile a route march by central paramilitary forces began in Kolkata on the day of Holi Central forces were seen patrolling areas adjacent to Sealdah and Boubazar in central Kolkata Such marches were also carried out in several areas of the Muchipara police station Route marches have been held in several police station areas in south Kolkata for the past 23 days From today patrolling started in Girish Park and Muchipara areas in central Kolkata IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/clash-erupts-between-two-groups-playing-holi-in-bengals-jalpaiguri-663819.html Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/rajasthan-search-continues-for-missing-ias-officer-subodh-agarwal-663875.html Jaipur March 4 The search operation for accused Subodh Agarwal and others is continuing on a war footing across multiple states As of March 4 the operation has entered its 16th day spanning from February 17 2026 to March 4 2026 A total of 40 dedicated search teams have been deployed for the operationThese teams comprise senior police officials including Additional Superintendents of Police Deputy Superintendents of Police Police Inspectors and other officersThe entire operation is being closely supervised by Deputy Inspectors General of Police and Superintendents of Police to ensure effective coordination and swift actionExtensive searches have been conducted at more than 100 locations across approximately 21 cities in Rajasthan and other statesKey locations include Jaipur Udaipur Jodhpur Kota Nagaur New Delhi Chandigarh Faridabad Noida Meerut Prayagraj and Mumbai along with several surrounding townsSearches have been carried out at the accusedâs residences properties of family members and associates farmhouses flats hotels and other suspected hideoutsThese include locations in CScheme Nirman Nagar Manyawas and Bajaj Nagar Extension in Jaipur Defence Colony and New Moti Bagh in New Delhi Sector 39 in Faridabad Sohna in Haryana and Malabar Hill and Juhu in Mumbai among othersApproximately 50 individuals have been questioned so far including close relatives friends domestic staff drivers and persons suspected of providing shelter Additionally four individuals allegedly connected to assisting the accused have been brought in for detailed interrogationA comprehensive technical investigation is also underway Authorities are examining CCTV footage and other digital evidence from residences and associated properties across five major citiesThe authorities in Rajasthan have intensified action in connection with the alleged Jal Jeevan Mission scam making continuous arrestsThe AntiCorruption Bureau ACB Enforcement Directorate ED and Central Bureau of Investigation CBI are investigating the case which first came to light in June 2023 at the initiative of Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Kirodi Lal MeenaAround 20 individuals have been named in the alleged scam including several serving and retired officials and engineersThe ACB conducted raids at nearly 15 locations across Delhi Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand During these operations 10 accused were arrested including one individual apprehended in Bilaspur ChhattisgarhA prominent name linked to the case is former IAS officer Subodh Agarwal However the ACB has so far been unable to trace him The ACB has issued a lookout notice against Subodh Agarwal to prevent him from leaving the country Such notices are typically issued when there is a possibility that an accused person may attempt to flee abroadOn February 17 ACB teams conducted raids at Agarwalâs residences in Delhi and Jaipur but he was not found at either locationAccording to officials he reportedly left his residence around 9 pm and switched off his mobile phone Since then there has been no information regarding his whereabouts IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/rajasthan-search-continues-for-missing-ias-officer-subodh-agarwal-663875.html Wed, 04 Mar 2026 21:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/youth-beaten-to-death-after-minor-dispute-in-mumbais-wadala-four-arrested-663769.html Mumbai March 4 A 22yearold man was allegedly beaten to death following a minor dispute after Holi celebrations in Mumbaiâs Wadala area Four youths have been arrested in connection with the incident and a case of murder has been registered against them the Mumbai Police said on Wednesday According to Mumbai Police the incident took place around 430 pm on Tuesday in the Kokripada area of Wadala The accused had reportedly gathered after celebrating Holi and were consuming beer when the altercation occurredThe deceased has been identified as Tushar Ujjainwala 22 Police said that Ujjainwala was passing through the area with a friend when his foot accidentally touched one of the accused This led to a verbal altercation during which the accused allegedly abused himAfter returning home Ujjainwala informed his elder brother about the incident He later returned to the spot with his brother to confront the youths During the confrontation the accused allegedly assaulted him severely He sustained serious injuries in the attack and later succumbed to themUpon receiving information about the incident the Wadala police reached the scene took stock of the situation and arrested all four accused An investigation has been initiated to ascertain the exact sequence of events and the role of each accused in the crimeHoli one of Indiaâs major festivals is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country Marked by the playful application of colours exchange of sweets and gatherings with friends and family the festival symbolises joy and togetherness Traditional delicacies such as gujiya and thandai are commonly enjoyed during the festivitiesThe festival also heralds the arrival of spring symbolising renewal and the triumph of good over evil It is widely regarded as an occasion that transcends social boundaries fostering unity and goodwill However the tragic incident in Wadala has cast a shadow over the celebrations in the area IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/youth-beaten-to-death-after-minor-dispute-in-mumbais-wadala-four-arrested-663769.html Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/hoax-threats-disinformation-terror-plots-isis-election-playbook-unfolds-663805.html New Delhi March 4 Indian intelligence agencies have warned that cases relating to hoax bomb threats are set to increase in the coming months especially with a number of elections coming up In the last year many schools and airlines have been receiving such calls The airline industry in particular was the hardest hit as a result of these calls as the recalling and rescheduling of flights caused heavy lossesAn Intelligence Bureau official said that this is a lowcost operation for the ISI as it does not need much investment However the consequences are huge as it spreads panic among the people the official saidAnother official said that this time the ISI will heavily use the Khalistan elements to undertake this mission The official said that these persons will look to create panic in states across the countryThis week the Ahmedabad Crime Branch arrested Biswas who had made a threat call threatening schools and lower courts in the name of the Khalistan movement However the police are still ascertaining whether he was working alone or was part of some larger networkBiswas had emailed a school in Gujarat threatening to blow it up He also said that Gujarat would become the next KhalistanThe ISI has also been working on a plan for West Bengal and the rest of the states that would be facing the elections this yearApart from hoax calls the ISI also plans to instruct its stooges to indulge in a massive disinformation campaign in these statesIssues such as the Special Intensive Revision SIR would be issues that these elements would raise to spread misinformation about the voters and their rightsAn official said that sensitive issues would be raised to spread panic through false narratives The ISI realises that the elections in West Bengal Assam and Tamil Nadu are big battles The battles in these states would be intense in nature and the ISI would look to spread false narratives to disturb peace and harmonyAnother official said that the agencies must particularly watch out for messages that are aimed at disturbing communal harmony There would be attempts to twist facts so that peace is disturbed The official added that while such acts would be attempted in all states that are going to the polls the focus would be largely on West Bengal and Assam where there are several sensitivities involvedIntelligence agencies say that they have already picked up information about local modules being activated ahead of the polls Terror attacks are very much on the anvil for these groups which would be led by outfits such as the HarkatulJihadi Islami HuJI Officials say that Pakistan badly wants to avenge Operation Sindoor and hence would look to create havoc in electionbound states The focus of the security forces would be more towards the elections and these elements are looking to take advantage of that Trying to carry out terror attacks and simultaneously spreading misinformation would stress the security mechanism a lot officials say Another official said that the agencies should also be on the lookout for similar incidents taking place in other states Terror groups normally would try to create a perception that they are focusing on one particular state While trying to create this diversion they may attempt a major attack in a neighbouring state officials say Elections are set to be held in West Bengal Tamil Nadu Assam Kerala and Puducherry between May 7 and June 15 The Election Commission of India ECI is set to announce the dates for the polls in these states This period would be a crucial one and the agencies warn that ISIbacked activities would be at an alltime high IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/hoax-threats-disinformation-terror-plots-isis-election-playbook-unfolds-663805.html Wed, 04 Mar 2026 13:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/key-accused-in-attack-on-lawrence-bishnois-lawyer-arrested-by-delhi-police-663658.html New Delhi March 3 Delhi Police have arrested Rohit Solanki the main accused in the shooting attack on the legal team of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi The attack took place last Tuesday near the Marghat Baba Temple in the Kashmiri Gate area of North Delhi leaving one person injured and raising concerns over the safety of advocates handling highprofile gangster casesAccording to Delhi Police late on the night of February 24 advocate Deepak Khatri was returning home from the temple with his team in a car when shooters linked to Rajasthan gangster Rohit Godhara opened fireCCTV footage and eyewitness accounts indicate that three assailants on motorcycles fired six rounds at the car from behind The vehicle carried five people including Khatri During the attack a young man named Sandeep was hit by two bullets and is currently undergoing treatment at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital while Khatri narrowly escaped injuryThe attackers reportedly fled the scene on their motorcycles Following the incident Rohit Godhara has allegedly been threatening Khatri and his family over phone calls from abroad prompting the lawyer to request immediate security for himself and his household However authorities have yet to provide protectionNorthern Delhi DCP Raja Banthia stated that the police are investigating the case using CCTV footage and inputs from informants Responsibility for the attack was claimed on February 25 by Rohit Godhara along with gang members Naveen Bakser Rahul Fatehpur and Sunny Yama In a post on social media the gang stated that the attack was carried out as retaliation for Khatri allegedly sharing information with the policeThe arrest of Rohit Solanki is expected to be a major breakthrough in the case Authorities continue to track the remaining suspects and are investigating possible links between multiple gangs operating in Delhi and Rajasthan Legal experts have expressed concern over rising threats to lawyers handling highprofile organised crime cases highlighting the urgent need for enhanced security measures for members of the legal fraternity IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/key-accused-in-attack-on-lawrence-bishnois-lawyer-arrested-by-delhi-police-663658.html Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/armed-assailants-open-fire-in-hotel-in-rajasthans-churu-owner-killed-663660.html Jaipur March 3 A shocking incident of indiscriminate firing took place at a luxury hotel in Rajasthanâs Churu district leaving the hotel owner dead and three others critically injured said police on Tuesday The incident took place at around 1230 am at Hotel The Royal Treat in the Bidasar area of the districtAccording to Superintendent of Police SP Jai Yadav three armed miscreants entered the hotel premises and opened fireHotel owner Maniram Manda was shot multiple times and died on the spot Three others Bhikharam Jat Shravan Jat and Prabhuram Prajapat all residents of Dadiba sustained serious injuries in the attackCCTV footage of the incident surfaced on Tuesday morning capturing the firing inside the hotel premisesFollowing the incident the hotel was immediately sealed and a heavy police force was deployed in the area to maintain law and orderThe injured were rushed to Bagadia Hospital in Sujangarh for initial treatment Due to their critical condition all three were later referred to Jaipur for advanced medical care late at nightPolice sources indicated that the deceased Maniram Manda was associated with the liquor and hotel business Preliminary investigation suggests that the murder may be linked to an ongoing rivalry with another group involved in the liquor trade However officials stated that the exact motive will be confirmed only after a detailed investigationSP Jai Yadav said that multiple police teams have been formed to trace and apprehend the attackersOne suspect has already been identified and raids are being conducted at various locations to nab those involved he saidThe Forensic Science Laboratory FSL team was called to the scene and crucial evidence was collected from the spot Authorities stated that the situation is currently under control and further details will emerge after a formal case is registered and the investigation progresses IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/armed-assailants-open-fire-in-hotel-in-rajasthans-churu-owner-killed-663660.html Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/jampk-srinagar-police-crack-down-on-fake-news-misinformation-networks-663690.html Srinagar March 3 Police in Jammu and Kashmirs Srinagar district said on Tuesday that it has registered an FIR taking cognisance of deliberate false and fabricated information intended to mislead people Srinagar Police has taken serious cognisance of the deliberate circulation of false fabricated and misleading information by certain News Channels Media outlets and individuals across electronic and social Media platformsThese elements are systematically attempting to spread distorted narratives and unverified content with the clear intent to incite unrest disturb Public order and create disharmony in society police spokesperson said on TuesdaySuch malicious misinformation campaigns pose a grave threat to peace security and the integrity of the Nation the spokesperson said adding that Srinagar Police have registered FIR at Cyber Police Station under relevant legal provisionsSeveral Profiles have been identified and concerned individuals have been summoned to the Cyber Cell the spokesperson saidInvestigation is actively underway and strict legal action will follow against anyone found involvedSrinagar Police issued a clear warning that spreading fake news inflammatory content or unverified information will invite stringent legal consequencesCitizens and media organisations are advised to exercise responsibility and verify facts only from official and credible sources before sharing any content that may disturb communal harmony or public order Srinagar Police remains resolute in maintaining law amp order and will not allow any attempt to destabilize peace in the region the spokesperson saidIn order to maintain law and order authorities have imposed restrictions in the entire Kashmir Valley on TuesdayAll schools colleges and universities are closed and exams scheduled for the day have been postponed by the university of KashmirInternet speed across the Valley has being brought down to prevent miscreants and antinational elements from uploading provocative content on the social mediaHeavy deployment of security forces has been made at sensitive places to maintain law and order IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/jampk-srinagar-police-crack-down-on-fake-news-misinformation-networks-663690.html Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/operation-aaghat-40-delhi-police-arrests-200-criminals-action-taken-against-948-individuals-663707.html New Delhi March 3 The South East Delhi Police have launched Operation Aaghat 40 a major crackdown aimed at curbing crime and maintaining law and order in the district The operation resulted in the arrest of 200 criminals and action against a total of 948 individuals During the drive police recovered 10 weapons from those apprehended and seized more than 10000 bottles of illicit liquor Officials said the operation was conducted through coordinated raids and intensive checking across vulnerable and sensitive areas of the districtAccording to the South East Delhi Police the action taken includes the followingFour persons were arrested under the NDPS Act with the recovery of 666 kg of ganja and 1270 grams of MDMAThirtyeight individuals were arrested under the Excise Act leading to the recovery of 8276 quarter bottles 110 beer bottles and 28 beer cansTwentynine persons were arrested under the Arms Act Police recovered 11 countrymade pistols CMP 13 live cartridges and 20 knivesSixtytwo individuals were arrested for gambling with Rs 82210 seizedA fine of Rs 11500 was collected from 63 people for violations of COTPAAs many as 252 people were bound down in 160 kalandras for violations of Sections 40A and 40B of the Excise Act open drinkingNine persons were bound down under preventive action under Sections 126 and 169 of the BNSS earlier Sections 107150 CrPCA total of 149 people were bound down in 77 kalandras under Sections 126170 of the BNSS earlier 107151 CrPCThirtynine people were bound down in 23 kalandras under Section 129 of the BNSS earlier 110G CrPCAction was taken against 273 people under the Delhi Police ActOfficials said Operation Aaghat 40 builds upon the success of previous editions In December 2025 Operation Aaghat 30 led to the arrest of over 660 individuals across South and South East districts ahead of New Year celebrationsEarlier in September and October the first two phases of the operation resulted in the arrest of hundreds of habitual offenders bootleggers and drug peddlers along with the seizure of firearms narcotics illicit liquor and stolen propertyPolice officials reaffirmed their commitment to continuing such drives to ensure public safety and deter criminal activities in the national Capital IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/operation-aaghat-40-delhi-police-arrests-200-criminals-action-taken-against-948-individuals-663707.html Tue, 03 Mar 2026 13:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/excise-team-attacked-during-raid-on-illegal-liquor-unit-in-jharkhands-chaibasa-officer-injured-663745.html Chaibasa Jharkhand March 3 An officer of the excise department was injured after a mob attacked the team during a raid in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand officials said on Tuesday The excise department team had gone to raid an illicit liquor manufacturing unit in the area when the attack took placeThe incident occurred in Argundi village along the ChaibasaChakradharpur road where the department had received specific information about illegal liquor being produced in a houseActing on the tipoff eight to ten members of the excise department team reached the village to verify the information and conduct a search operation at the premises However the situation escalated dramatically during the raidAccording to officials a man inside the house allegedly attacked the team with a sharp weapon Assistant SubInspector Mantu Agarwal was reportedly targeted in the assault and sustained serious injuries to his neck and backThe sudden attack created panic among the officials As the news of the raid spread a large number of villagers gathered at the spot armed with bows and arrows and other traditional weapons The agitated mob reportedly chased the excise personnel forcing them to retreat to avoid further escalationIn the chaos other members of the team managed to escape safely The injured officer was immediately rushed to Chaibasa Sadar Hospital where he is currently undergoing treatment Doctors attending to him said his condition is stableExcise Commissioner Niranjan Tiwari visited the hospital after receiving information about the incident and met the injured officerFollowing the attack the Chaibasa Mufassil police swung into action A police team led by Station House Officer Vinod Kumar reached Argundi village and launched an investigation Security has been tightened in the area to prevent further unrestPolice sources said that one suspect involved in the attack has been detained for questioning though an official confirmation is awaitedFurther investigation into the illegal liquor operation and the assault on government officials is underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/excise-team-attacked-during-raid-on-illegal-liquor-unit-in-jharkhands-chaibasa-officer-injured-663745.html Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/sexual-assault-case-filed-against-manjummel-boys-director-chidambaram-in-keralas-kochi-663506.html Kochi March 2 A sexual assault case has been registered against Kerala filmmaker Chidambaram director of the Malayalam blockbuster Manjummel Boys following a complaint by a young woman The Ernakulam South Police confirmed that the case was taken up based on the survivorâs statement and that a detailed investigation is now underwayAccording to the First Information Report FIR two charges have been invoked assault with intent to outrage the modesty of a woman and inappropriate physical contactThe complaint alleges that the incident occurred in 2022 at the womanâs flat in Elamkulam where the director is accused of trespassing and behaving with sexual intentPolice officials stated that the case was registered after recording the complainantâs statementThey emphasised that the investigation is currently at a preliminary stage and that subsequent legal steps will be taken only after a thorough examination of evidence and circumstancesâFurther action will follow detailed verificationâ officials said underscoring that due process will be observedThe development has drawn significant attention given the directorâs recent professional successManjummel Boys emerged as one of the biggest Malayalam hits in recent years earning widespread acclaim and strong box office performanceThe filmâs success had elevated Chidambaramâs profile within the industry particularly among younger filmmakers and audiencesLegal experts note that the sections invoked in the case carry serious implications if substantiatedHowever police sources reiterated that no conclusions have been reached and that the investigation will proceed strictly in accordance with the lawThere has been no public response from the director at the time of reportingIndustry circles are closely watching the developments as the case adds to a growing list of allegations that have triggered conversations about accountability and workplace conduct within the entertainment sectorAuthorities maintained that the matter will be handled with sensitivity towards the complainant while ensuring procedural fairness to all parties involved IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/sexual-assault-case-filed-against-manjummel-boys-director-chidambaram-in-keralas-kochi-663506.html Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/man-kills-four-of-his-family-with-axe-in-ups-bahraich-over-property-dispute-663544.html Bahraich March 2 A property dispute took a gruesome turn in Uttar Pradeshâs Bahraich district where a young man allegedly killed four of his family members with an axe and seriously injured his elder brother The incident occurred in Ramnagar village under the Rupaidiha police station area on Sunday night According to police the accused identified as Nirankar allegedly attacked his father mother grandmother and sister during a heated argument over family property All four victims died on the spot due to severe injuriesPolice officials said the dispute was reportedly linked to a financial transaction Nirankarâs father had recently sold a piece of land and Nirankar was allegedly demanding a share of the money received from the sale An argument broke out over the issue which escalated into violenceSuperintendent of Police Rural DP Tiwari told IANS that the accused attacked his family members in a fit of rage using a sharpedged weapon When the elder brother rushed to the scene after hearing screams and attempted to intervene he was also attacked and sustained serious injuries The accused himself was injured during the scuffleFollowing the incident Nirankar allegedly attempted to take his own life by repeatedly hitting his head with a brick He reportedly fell unconscious due to excessive bleeding Neighbours informed the police who arrived at the scene and rushed the injured to the district hospital Due to his critical condition the accused was later referred to a hospital in Lucknow for advanced treatment He has been taken into custody and further legal action is underwayRakesh Singh Public Relations Officer for Superintendent of Police Ramnayan Singh confirmed that the bodies have been sent for postmortem examination A forensic team visited the crime scene and collected evidence The axe used in the attack and the bloodstained brick were recovered by the policeA neighbour told IANS that the family consisted of two brothers their parents grandmother and sister and that there had been no known enmity with anyone in the villageâThere were no disputes with outsiders It was a family matterâ the neighbour said Villagers also stated that the family was religious and had been preparing to attend a religious gatheringAs a precautionary measure additional police and Provincial Armed Constabulary PAC personnel have been deployed in the village to maintain law and order Police officials said they are investigating all aspects of the case and recording statements from family members and neighbours to ascertain the exact sequence of eventsThe incident comes close on the heels of another shocking crime reported on February 24 in Lucknow where a 19yearold youth allegedly shot his father dead following a dispute over his career and pressure to clear the NEET Police said tensions had been brewing between the father and son for some time IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/man-kills-four-of-his-family-with-axe-in-ups-bahraich-over-property-dispute-663544.html Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/trinamool-protests-in-bengals-hasnabad-over-targetted-removal-of-names-from-electoral-rolls-663331.html Kolkata March 1 The Trinamool Congress protested in Hasnabad of West Bengals North 24 Parganas over targetted deletion of names from the final voters list police said on Sunday On Saturday night Trinamool Congress local leaders and activists burnt tyres on the road and raised slogans against the Election Commission of India ECIThe protesters also burnt an effigy of Leader of the Opposition in the state Assembly Suvendu AdhikariThe local Lebukhali Road was blocked due to the protest movement Traffic was also stopped Later the police went there and brought the situation under controlTrinamool Congress leaders and activists claimed that the names of valid voters have been deliberately removed from the voters listThe ECI has selectively targeted minoritydominated booths and removed their names The names of about 400 minority voters in booth number 111 of Sahapur have been removed from the final list This conspiracy of the BJP and the Election Commission will not be accepted under any circumstances Trinamool Congress allegedThe final voter list was published in West Bengal on Saturday after the Special Intensive Revision SIR process And as soon as that list came out anger and protests spread to different parts of the stateThe names of 16125 voters have been omitted from Basirhat subdivision The area in Hasnabad where the protest occurred due to the omission of names also falls under the Basirhat South Assembly constituencyAccording to local sources out of a total of 1065 people in booth number 111 of Sahapur under Basirhat South Assembly 400 were shown as deleted in the final voters listShahjahan Moral Trinamool Congress president of booth number 111 in Sahapur told local reporters The names of about 400 minorities in this booth have been omitted from the voter list published by the Election Commission However the names of 120 Hindu voters are there This was done because it is a minoritydominated booth We have taken to the streets to protest against thisResponding to allegations Palash Sarkar president of the BJPs Basirhat organisational district youth wing said No matter how much the Trinamool takes to the streets to protest or takes to the streets in opposition to the SIR I want to make it clear that only the names of legal voters will be there The Trinamool is very angry because the names of illegal voters are excluded from the list which constitute its vote bank IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/trinamool-protests-in-bengals-hasnabad-over-targetted-removal-of-names-from-electoral-rolls-663331.html Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/noida-19-year-old-woman-dies-by-suicide-after-alleged-harassment-one-accused-arrested-663076.html Noida UP Feb 28 A tragic and disturbing incident has come to light from the Phase 3 police station area of Noida in Uttar Pradesh A 19yearold woman allegedly died by suicide after being subjected to continuous blackmail and threats of having objectionable videos and photographs made viral The incident has left the family devastated and they have demanded strict action against the accused The deceasedâs elder sister Ankita Tiwari stated in a complaint filed at the Phase 3 police station that her younger sister Anshita Tiwari had been continuously harassed by three individuals Gyasi Rajput Preeti Saini and Vipin Yadav â over the past few daysAccording to the complaint the accused allegedly blackmailed her by threatening to circulate her objectionable videos and photos on social mediaThe family has claimed that the accused exerted mental pressure on the young woman through WhatsApp chats and videos and also attempted to extort money from her She was reportedly subjected to repeated phone calls from multiple mobile numbers When the family confronted the accused and warned of legal action they were allegedly threatened with dire consequencesThe young woman became increasingly distressed due to the constant threats and mental harassment The family alleges that this sustained pressure ultimately led to her suicide on February 21 They have submitted videos and screenshots of WhatsApp chats allegedly sent by the accused to the police as evidenceBased on the sisterâs complaint the police have registered a case against the three individuals under relevant Sections of the law and initiated an investigationAccording to police officials prompt action has been taken in view of the seriousness of the matter and one accused has been arrested Raids are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects The Investigating Officer has been directed to conduct a detailed probe including a forensic examination of the digital evidence IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/noida-19-year-old-woman-dies-by-suicide-after-alleged-harassment-one-accused-arrested-663076.html Sat, 28 Feb 2026 13:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/man-held-for-stabbing-three-in-kolkata-over-relationship-dispute-663161.html Kolkata Feb 28 Kolkata Police have arrested a man for allegedly stabbing three persons in the Jorabagan area of north Kolkata following a dispute linked to a relationship police said on Saturday According to the police a confrontation broke out between a young womans former boyfriend and her current partner During the altercation the latter allegedly stabbed the former boyfriend and two of his friends on a public road All three injured persons were taken to hospital in a critical condition The accused identified as Sudipto Mandal was arrested by officers of Jorabagan Police StationPolice said Shubhajit Roy a resident of Jogen Dutta Lane in north Kolkata was in a relationship with a young woman from the Dunlop area on the northern outskirts of the city Subsequently Sudipto Mandal entered into a relationship with the same woman Over time the woman began spending more time with Mandal leading to frequent arguments between her and RoyAccording to investigators Mandal allegedly asked the woman to call Roy to Rabindra Sarani to âsettleâ the dispute The woman was reportedly unaware that Mandal was carrying a sharp weaponPolice said that when Roy reached Rabindra Sarani an argument broke out between the two men and they began verbally abusing each other Anticipating trouble Roy called two of his friends Raja Singh and Jishnudeep Porel to the spotLocal residents told police that Mandal continued to threaten and abuse Roy even after his friends arrivedDuring the altercation Mandal allegedly took out a sharp weapon from his pocket and attacked Roy first leaving him bleeding on the road When the two friends tried to intervene he allegedly attacked them as well injuring bothAfter the incident Mandal fled the scene Local residents rushed the injured trio to hospital Police from Jorabagan Police Station launched an investigation and arrested Mandal earlier in the day following a search operation A case has been registered against him IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/man-held-for-stabbing-three-in-kolkata-over-relationship-dispute-663161.html Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/neet-suspicious-death-case-patna-court-raps-cbi-adjourns-hearing-till-march-2-663170.html Patna Feb 28 In the NEET student death case a court in Patna pulled up the CBI over its functioning and posted the matter for hearing till March 2 After a lengthy hearing that lasted nearly two and a half hours the court adjourned the matter until March 2The entire team of the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI was present during the proceedingsDuring the hearing the court raised serious questions regarding the functioning of the CBI and reprimanded it over the legal provisions applied in the caseThe court specifically questioned why the POCSO Act has not yet been invoked in what it termed a sensitive matterIt was observed that the CBI is currently proceeding primarily under the relevant section of attempt to murder which according to the court does not appear proportionate to the gravity of the allegationsThe judge sought a clear explanation from the investigating agency regarding the legal basis of the ongoing investigationIn sharp remarks the court asked âDo you really need Manish Ranjan Why is the accused still in jail when the POCSO Act isnt even involved in your caseâThe court further asked what concrete findings had emerged against the accused in the past 15 days of investigation and questioned the justification for his continued incarceration if sufficient evidence had not yet been gatheredThe Special Investigation Team SIT which had earlier probed the case also presented its position before the courtSIT representatives stated that Manish Ranjan had initially been arrested because he was considered an influential individualHowever they clarified that since the matter is now being investigated by the CBI they no longer require his custodyThis submission has added a new dimension to the debate surrounding the accuseds bail prospectsThe mother of the deceased student who was present in court made an emotional appeal to the judge seeking justice for her daughterThe case timeline shows that it was initially investigated by a local police officer Roshni Kumari the SHO of the Chitragupt Nagar police station until January 17 after which it was handed over to the SIT The CBI formally registered the case on February 12 and began its independent investigationWith the court demanding written responses to its pointed questions all eyes are now on the next hearing scheduled for March 2The CBI will be required to clarify its legal stance and investigative findings which could significantly impact the accuseds bail application and the future course of the case IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/neet-suspicious-death-case-patna-court-raps-cbi-adjourns-hearing-till-march-2-663170.html Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/panic-grips-patna-science-college-after-reports-of-gunshot-during-patna-university-student-union-polls-663172.html Patna Feb 28 Tension gripped the campus of Patna Science College on Saturday after reports of one or two rounds of gunfire during voting for the Patna University Student Union elections Following the information police from Pirbahor police station led by Patna Town DSP1 rushed to the spot and began an investigationAdditional forces were deployed to ensure security at the polling station and surrounding areasSDPO Rajesh Ranjan confirmed the incident stating A gunshot was fired at Patna Science College during the student union elections A shell casing has been recovered There is no need to panic The administration is present and reinforcements have been deployed We are investigating who carried out this actPolice officials said there has been no official confirmation of injuries so far CCTV footage from the campus is being examined and eyewitnesses are being questioned The gunshots were reportedly fired in the airAuthorities have appealed to students to maintain peace and ensure a smooth election processIn a separate development during the polls Student Union presidential candidate Rinkle Yadav was detained by the policeRinkle Yadav is contesting as an independent candidate and reported to be associated with Janshakti Janata Dal chief Tej Pratap YadavAs news of his detention spread supporters created a ruckus on the university campus and raised slogans prompting heightened security deploymentThe student union elections have witnessed significant participation 41 candidates are contesting for five central panel posts 45 candidates are in the fray for councilor positions including 11 candidates for President nine for General Secretary eight for Vice President six for Joint Secretary and seven for TreasurerVoting ended at 230 pm and the counting of votes is underway at Patna Arts College under the tight security of Patna police The results are expected to come tonightAuthorities have reiterated that ensuring a peaceful and fair election remains their top priority IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/panic-grips-patna-science-college-after-reports-of-gunshot-during-patna-university-student-union-polls-663172.html Sat, 28 Feb 2026 19:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/ed-attaches-rs-1463-crore-properties-in-sai-surya-developers-real-estate-fraud-case-663180.html Hyderabad Feb 28 The Directorate of Enforcement ED Hyderabad Zonal Office has provisionally attached immovable properties worth Rs 1463 crore belonging to Ms Sai Surya Developers under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA 2002 The action is linked to largescale cheating where victims were duped under the pretext of buying plots in real estate projects The attached assets include land parcels registered in the firms nameâThe EDâs investigation was triggered by several FIRs lodged by the Telangana Police against Sathish Chandra Gupta proprietor of Sai Surya Developers and others âAccording to the police chargesheet Gupta collected money from numerous complainants but failed to register the promised land in their names thereby defrauding them âThe probe revealed that Gupta orchestrated a scheme involving unauthorised land layouts selling the same plots to multiple buyers collecting payments without valid agreements and issuing false assurances of registrationâThese acts caused significant financial losses to investors while generating wrongful gains for Gupta and his entitiesâFurther scrutiny uncovered that Gupta and his associates operated multiple bank accounts in their own names as well as in the names of family members and related firms âThe proceeds of crime totalling Rs 1463 crore were collected through cheques bank transfers and cash payments Investigators found the funds were layered through a web of interaccount transfers to conceal their origin and natureâThe diverted amounts were used for various purposes ultimately cheating investors who had trusted the developerâs promisesâThe EDâs attachment of properties marks a significant step in curbing fraudulent real estate practices and safeguarding depositorsâ interestsed that the investigation is ongoing with efforts focused on tracing additional assets and unravelling the full extent of the money laundering network âThe case underscores the growing vigilance of enforcement agencies against real estate scams which have left many buyers vulnerable to financial exploitation IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/ed-attaches-rs-1463-crore-properties-in-sai-surya-developers-real-estate-fraud-case-663180.html Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/ktaka-ed-files-charge-sheet-in-rs-4945-crore-loan-fraud-case--663183.html Mangaluru Feb 28 The Directorate of Enforcement ED Mangaluru SubZonal Office has filed a prosecution complaint charge sheet under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA 2002 before the Special Court for PMLA cases in Mangaluru against several individuals and companies for allegedly cheating businessmen under the pretext of arranging loansâ The complaint was filed on February 27 2026 against Roshan Saldana Dafney Neetu DâSouza Sunil Ferrao G Ravi Yahviivi Ventures Pvt Ltd and Dubois Production Pvt Ltd âThe accused are alleged to have collected money from various businessmen by promising to facilitate loans at low interest rates but failed to deliver on those promisesâAccording to the ED the investigation was initiated based on multiple FIRs registered by law enforcement agencies in June and July 2025 against Roshan Saldana Dafney Neetu DâSouza and othersâThe accused allegedly collected money under the guise of stamp duty charges required for processing and arranging loansâThe investigation further revealed that instead of utilising the funds to arrange loans the accused diverted the funds for personal use and their own business activities âA portion of the funds was also allegedly siphoned off through newly created dummy entities to conceal the proceeds of crimeâAs part of the probe ED officials conducted search operations under Section 17 of the PMLA on August 5 2025 at five locations in Mangaluru Karnataka During the searches officials seized incriminating documents and froze bank accounts and fishing boats valued at approximately Rs 95 croreâAdditionally movable and immovable properties worth Rs 285 crore were provisionally attached under Section 5 of the PMLA vide order dated November 6 2025âA complaint has been filed under Sections 3 and 4 of the PMLA 2002 for offences of money laundering Further investigation into the case is currently underwayâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/ktaka-ed-files-charge-sheet-in-rs-4945-crore-loan-fraud-case--663183.html Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/international-sex-racket-busted-in-andheri-hotel-two-ugandan-women-rescued-hotel-owner-absconding-663016.html Andheri Feb 28 In a major crackdown on human trafficking Mumbai Police have busted an international sex racket operating out of a hotel in Andheri East According to the police two Ugandan women who were lured to India on the pretext of employment were allegedly forced into prostitution Four hotel employees have been arrested while the hotel owner and a Kenyan woman believed to be the key link in the racket are currently abscondingThe action followed a complaint lodged by a female officer at the Santacruz police station Acting on confidential information about suspicious activities at Hotel Villa Palace on AK Road in Andheri East the police conducted a raid at the premisesBased on the tipoff the raid uncovered shocking details Investigations revealed that the two Ugandan women aged 30 and 36 had been brought to India with promises of jobs However after their arrival they were allegedly confined to the hotel and forced into prostitutionPolice officials stated that a Kenyan citizen identified as Jasmine played a crucial role in bringing the women to Mumbai arranging their accommodation and coordinating meetings with clients The victimsâ movements were reportedly strictly restrictedThe probe also uncovered serious violations of regulations governing foreign nationals The hotel management allegedly failed to maintain proper records of foreign guests and did not submit the mandatory Form C as required by law The absence of the womenâs names in the hotel register suggests a deliberate attempt at conspiracy and concealment of evidenceDuring the raid hotel manager Vivekkumar Vaidyanath Yadav 26 and housekeeping staff members Anilkumar Joku Pushpakar 24 Dheeraj Madhukar Jawale 35 and Mahesh Rajpal Rajwaria 45 were arrestedPolice are now searching for hotel owner Akshay Dilip Shedge and the absconding Kenyan national Jasmine CCTV footage from the hotel has been seized and is being closely examinedOfficials stated that the case may not be limited to a single establishment A larger international human trafficking network is suspected and further revelations and arrests are likely as the investigation progresses IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/international-sex-racket-busted-in-andheri-hotel-two-ugandan-women-rescued-hotel-owner-absconding-663016.html Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/us-elderly-scam-courier-sentenced-to-six-years-in-17-million-fraud-scheme-662939.html Washington Feb 27 A 29yearold man has been sentenced to six years in prison for his role in a scheme that stole over 17 million from elderly victims across the United States Zabi Ullah Mohammed was sentenced to 72 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release US Attorney Kurt Alme said ThursdayMohammed was found guilty after trial in October 2025 of one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of wire fraudAccording to court documents and evidence presented at trial Mohammed acted as a courier in a scheme designed to steal from elderly victims across the United StatesProsecutors said the fraud took several forms But the objective was consistent Victims were falsely led to believe that it was necessary to withdraw money and other assets from financial institutions and hand them over to a supposed âfederal agentâ for âsafekeepingâThere was no federal agent The money and assets provided under that pretext were stolenAuthorities identified Mohammed as a conspirator after a victim in Missoula Montana reported losing more than 900000 dollars in the scamLaw enforcement then set up a controlled operation Officers arranged a ruse pickup in Missoula using a package fitted with a tracking deviceMohammed arrived to collect the package believing it contained cash When he discovered the tracker inside he threw the package out of his vehicle and attempted to flee He was arrested shortly thereafterAt the time of his arrest Mohammed claimed he too was a victim of the scheme A trial jury rejected that argument and found that he was a member of the conspiracy an official release saidInvestigators said victims in the case collectively lost more than 39 million Mohammed personally retrieved approximately 17 million in gold and US currencyOfficials have repeatedly warned that such scams often target older Americans exploiting fear and trust in government authorities Fraudsters frequently impersonate federal agents or law enforcement officers and instruct victims to move funds urgentlyIn recent years US authorities have stepped up cooperation with international partners to address transnational fraud networks including schemes operating from abroad IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/us-elderly-scam-courier-sentenced-to-six-years-in-17-million-fraud-scheme-662939.html Fri, 27 Feb 2026 07:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/us-courts-grant-bond-relief-to-indians-held-in-immigration-detention-662988.html Washington Feb 27 Federal courts across the United States this week have ordered bond hearings or immediate release for several Indian nationals held in immigration detention The rulings came from district courts in California Michigan New York and Oklahoma Judges said immigration authorities either applied the wrong detention law or failed to provide adequate due processIn California a federal judge in San Diego granted a habeas petition filed by Harbeet Singh The court ordered an âindividualised bond hearingâ within seven daysThe judge wrote that prolonged detention without a bond hearing âhas become unreasonable and violates due processâ The government must prove by âclear and convincing evidenceâ that he is a flight risk or danger to the communityIn Michigan a federal judge in the Western District conditionally granted relief to Sagar Ram The court ordered a bond hearing under section 1226a within five business days or immediate release The judge rejected the governmentâs claim that mandatory detention appliedIn Oklahoma a federal court reached a similar conclusion in the case of Karandeep Singh The judge held that his detention is governed by section 1226a which allows bond not by the mandatory detention provision in section 1225b2 The court ordered a prompt bond hearingIn New York a federal judge in Brooklyn granted habeas relief to Harmanpreet Singh The court ordered a new bond hearing The government must show by clear and convincing evidence that he is a flight risk or danger The judge said continued detention without proper safeguards violated the Fifth AmendmentIn another California case a federal judge ordered the immediate release of Bhawandeep Singh Dhaliwal The court said he âSHALL be released IMMEDIATELY from DHS custodyâ The judge also barred authorities from rearresting him without constitutionally adequate processIn a separate San Diego case the court ordered that Singh Vikrant âbe released forthwith from immigration custody under the same terms and conditions as his previous releaseâNot all detainees won reliefIn Michigan a federal judge denied a habeas petition filed by Gurpreet Walia Singh The court found that he had already received a redetermination of custody The judge ruled that his detention did not violate the law or the ConstitutionIn Oklahoma another federal court adopted a magistrate judgeâs recommendation and denied a petition challenging the denial of bondThe cases centre on which section of the Immigration and Nationality Act applies Section 1225 requires mandatory detention for certain applicants for admission Section 1226 allows the release of noncitizens already in the country on bondFederal courts in recent years have closely examined prolonged immigration detention The Supreme Court has recognised that noncitizens in the US are entitled to due process protections But disputes continue over how bond hearings must be conducted and who bears the burden of proof IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/us-courts-grant-bond-relief-to-indians-held-in-immigration-detention-662988.html Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-accused-in-firing-case-surrender-in-patna-court-amid-police-pressure-662992.html Patna Feb 27 Three accused wanted in a sensational firing case have surrendered before a court in Patna following sustained pressure from the police The accused have been identified as Shneh Kumar Raj Kamal and Praful Kumar all residents of Ibrahimpur village under Naubatpur police stationThey are allegedly involved in a shooting incident that took place on February 11 this year at Ibrahimpur village where one person was seriously injuredThe incident was a result of personal rivalry related to land in the villageAccording to police given the seriousness of the case a special raiding team was constituted under the direction of Bhanu Pratap Singh City Superintendent of Police West Patna and led by the Station House Officer of Naubatpur police stationDeepak Kumar SubDivisional Police Officer SDPO Phulwarisharif02 said the team conducted continuous raids at different locations to arrest the accusedâDue to increased police pressure the three named accused surrendered before the subdivisional court Danapur on Thursday eveningâ the SDPO saidDuring the investigation the court granted police remand of Shneh Kumar and Raj Kamal for interrogationAccording to the SDPO during questioning Shneh Kumar revealed that the weapon used in the crime had been hidden at his residence in Ibrahimpur villageActing on the information police recovered one countrymade pistol and two live cartridgesThe recovered firearm and ammunition have been seized as evidencePatna Police have registered a separate case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Naubatpur police station in connection with the recovered weapon Further investigation is underwayThe SDPO reiterated that Patna Police were following a zerotolerance policy against crime ensuring swift and strict action against offendersMeanwhile the victim who was injured in the firing is recuperating in Patna Medical College and Hospital He is under the observation of doctors and is likely to be discharged soon IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-accused-in-firing-case-surrender-in-patna-court-amid-police-pressure-662992.html Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/beldanga-unrest-case-nia-to-make-4th-attempt-today-to-produce-7-in-bengal-court-662846.html Kolkata Feb 26 After three failed attempts the NIA will again try to produce the seven accused arrested in West Bengals Beldanga unrest case in a city court on Thursday This would be the fourth attempt to produce the accused in court as on the previous three occasions the state police did not provide the necessary escort to bring the accused from Murshidabad district to KolkataThe National Investigation Agency NIA which has been probing the Beldanga unrest as per the Calcutta High Court order has said that if the state government fails then it will itself arrange an escort to bring the accused to the court However it has to be seen whether the state police will provide an escort to bring the accused to the court this timeSources said that NIA would seek the custody of the seven accused for an investigation into the unrest However it has to be seen whether the accused are produced in the city sessions court on Thursday and the NIA gets the custodyIt may be noted that NIA on last Friday approached the Calcutta High Court seeking its intervention in directing the West Bengal Police to submit the case diary of last months violence to the Central agency officials probing the matterIn its petition the NIA counsel had argued that the state police were refusing to hand over the case diary in the matter despite the Supreme Courtâs Division Bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi last month refusing to entertain the plea of the state government opposing the NIA probeIncidentally the court had asked the state to hand over the case diary by February 26 It has to be seen whether the case diary is handed over to the NIALast month Beldanga in Murshidabad district became the centre of unrest after the news of the death of Alauddin Sheikh a migrant worker from Murshidabad in Jharkhand reachedWhen Alauddins body arrived there on January 16 local people took to the streets The protesters blocked the national highway on January 16 burning tyres and pelting stones Even train services on the SealdahLalgola route were disrupted by the violent protests A female journalist was attacked in Beldanga that day Although the police cleared the protests on the first day Beldanga erupted again on January 17A total of 36 people including an AIMIM leader were arrested in connection with their involvement in the unrestThe Calcutta High Court had stated that if the Central government wished it could have the National Investigation Agency NIA investigate the Beldanga incident Following this the Ministry of Home Affairs handed over the investigation to the Central agencyThe Supreme Court did not grant any stay on the NIA investigation in accordance with the states demand during the hearing of the case However the court said in its order that the NIA will submit a report to the division bench of the Calcutta High Court in a sealed envelope stating whether there is a prima facie basis for the application of UAPA during the investigation IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/beldanga-unrest-case-nia-to-make-4th-attempt-today-to-produce-7-in-bengal-court-662846.html Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/pocso-case-registered-against-karnatakas-yadgir-godman-after-distressing-video-goes-viral-662859.html Yadgir Karnataka Feb 26 A selfproclaimed godman based in Yadgir has been accused of misbehaving with a minor girl after a video of the incident went viral on social media In response the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights KSCPCR has registered a suo motu case on Thursday and filed a formal complaint with the Superintendent of Police SP of Yadgir The accused Mallikarjun Mutya who is in the age group of 2526 fled his residence and is currently absconding to evade arrest following the filing of a First Information Report FIRThe viral footage which has sparked widespread public outrage reportedly shows Mallikarjun Mutya misbehaving with a child sitting on his lap The video further depicts Mallikarjun Mutya violently dragging the child across a table in the presence of others before forcefully hugging and kissing herBased on a complaint filed by the Child Development Project Officer CDPO of Shahapur taluk a case has been registered under the POCSO Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act at the Gogi Police StationIn a letter to the SP Commission Chairman Shashidhar Kosambe stated A video featuring the accused misbehaving with a minor girl is circulating on social media leading to public demand for immediate action The Commission has registered a suo motu case based on this footage Consequently you are directed to take cognizance of this development conduct a thorough investigation and submit a detailed report to the CommissionResponding to the development the family of the accused maintained that the godman is innocent They claim the child is a distant relative and that his actions were merely a display of paternal or brotherly affectionAccording to the family the girls father originally recorded the video to capture a moment of showering love on the child They allege that after the video was posted as a mobile status the public misinterpreted the context and twisted the narrative to implicate himThe police have taken up further investigationIt can be recalled that in a joint operation a citybased NGO and officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence DRI in January arrested a 45yearold selfstyled godman in Bengaluru for allegedly selling monitor lizard genitals claiming to resolve the problems of their clients through magical powers to control their partner IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/pocso-case-registered-against-karnatakas-yadgir-godman-after-distressing-video-goes-viral-662859.html Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/pocso-case-registered-against-yadgir-godman-after-distressing-video-goes-viral-662860.html Yadgir Karnataka Feb 26 A selfproclaimed godman based in Yadgir has been accused of misbehaving with a minor girl after a video of the incident went viral on social media In response the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights KSCPCR has registered a suo motu case on Thursday and filed a formal complaint with the Superintendent of Police SP of Yadgir The accused Mallikarjun Mutya who is in the age group of 2526 fled his residence and is currently absconding to evade arrest following the filing of a First Information Report FIRThe viral footage which has sparked widespread public outrage reportedly shows Mallikarjun Mutya misbehaving with a child sitting on his lap The video further depicts Mallikarjun Mutya violently dragging the child across a table in the presence of others before forcefully hugging and kissing herBased on a complaint filed by the Child Development Project Officer CDPO of Shahapur taluk a case has been registered under the POCSO Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act at the Gogi Police StationIn a letter to the SP Commission Chairman Shashidhar Kosambe stated A video featuring the accused misbehaving with a minor girl is circulating on social media leading to public demand for immediate action The Commission has registered a suo motu case based on this footage Consequently you are directed to take cognizance of this development conduct a thorough investigation and submit a detailed report to the CommissionResponding to the development the family of the accused maintained that the godman is innocent They claim the child is a distant relative and that his actions were merely a display of paternal or brotherly affectionAccording to the family the girls father originally recorded the video to capture a moment of showering love on the child They allege that after the video was posted as a mobile status the public misinterpreted the context and twisted the narrative to implicate himThe police have taken up further investigationIt can be recalled that in a joint operation a citybased NGO and officials of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence DRI in January arrested a 45yearold selfstyled godman in Bengaluru for allegedly selling monitor lizard genitals claiming to resolve the problems of their clients through magical powers to control their partner IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/pocso-case-registered-against-yadgir-godman-after-distressing-video-goes-viral-662860.html Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/sc-seeks-centre-states-response-on-pil-to-curb-false-cases-662876.html New Delhi Feb 26 IANS The Supreme Court on Thursday issued notice on a Public Interest Litigation PIL seeking directions to the Union government and all states and Union Territories to instal display boards at police stations and public offices highlighting the penal consequences of filing false complaints fabricated charges and false evidencenbspnbspA Bench of Chief Justice of India CJI Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi passed the order after hearing submissions made by petitioner advocate Ashwini Kumar UpadhyayDuring the hearing the CJIled Bench observed that the constitutional principle of fraternity must guide societal conduct warning that the misuse of criminal law through false cases has serious consequences for innocent citizensThe problem arises when false complaints are lodged The poor complainant does not even know that a false case has been registered in his name and is being exploited the apex court addedThe plea seeks installation of display boards at police stations tehsil offices district courts panchayat bhawans municipal offices and educational institutions informing citizens about the legal consequences of filing false complaints false charges false statements and fabricated evidenceIt contends that such preventive measures are necessary to safeguard the Right to Life liberty and dignity of innocent citizens guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution and to deter misuse of criminal law provisions for settling personal or political scoresThe PIL has also sought a direction to state authorities to inform complainants about the legal consequences of filing false complaints before registering an FIR or accepting any complaintThe authorities must inform the complainant about punishment for false complaints false charges false statements false information and false evidence before accepting the complaint in order to secure freedom of speech and expression of innocent citizens the petition statedIn addition the petitioner has sought directions to obtain an undertaking or affidavit from complainants affirming that the averments made in the complaint information statement evidence and charges are true and correct with the objective of curbing frivolous litigation and malicious prosecutionRelying on empirical data compiled from National Crime Records Bureau NCRB reports the plea claimed that there is a stark disparity between cases registered and convictions under several special criminal laws with acquittals running into disproportionately high numbersThis statistical pattern reveals a structural problem of false complaints false charges and fabricated evidence clogging the criminal justice system the petition submittedReferring to the Law Commissions 277th Report the petition contended that false charges wrongful prosecutions and fabricated evidence remain primary causes of miscarriage of justice and violation of Article 21The plea further submitted that despite the enactment of Chapter XIV of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 the absence of administrative or preventive mechanisms has rendered the provisions largely ineffectiveThe PIL claimed that unchecked misuse of criminal law creates a chilling effect on freedoms guaranteed under Article 19 including free speech movement and the right to carry on trade and profession as fear of malicious prosecution suppresses legitimate dissent and enterpriseFalse complaints and malicious prosecutions convert the criminal process itself into punishment resulting in loss of liberty social stigma mental trauma and irreversible damage to reputation even in cases ending in acquittal the plea stated adding that speedy trial and presumption of innocence become meaningless when false cases proliferate uncheckedStating that the judiciary is overburdened due to false complaints false charges and fabricated evidence the petitioner submitted that neither the Centre nor the states have taken effective steps to control the menace necessitating judicial intervention by the Supreme CourtIANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/sc-seeks-centre-states-response-on-pil-to-curb-false-cases-662876.html Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-held-in-howrah-promoter-murder-probe-two-main-shooters-still-at-large-662881.html Kolkata Feb 26 The Howrah City Police arrested three persons for allegedly aiding those who are involved in the murder of promoter Shafiq Khan in the Peelkhana area of Howrah officials said The two main accused identified as Harun Khan and Rohit Hossain who allegedly shot the 27yearold in close range on Wednesday morning are still at largeThe police said the three suspects were arrested from the Jorasanko area of north Kolkata late at night following specific inputs The arrested accused have been identified as Mohammad Bilal 36 a resident of Kalabagan and Mohammad Wakil alias Munna 32 along with Dildar Hossain both residents of the Boubazar areaInvestigators believe that after the shooting the two main accused took shelter at Bilalâs residence in Jorasanko Police sources said the arrested men were in regular contact with the shooters The Howrah City Police detectives are questioning them to trace the whereabouts of Harun Khan and Rohit HossainA murder case has been registered at Golabari Police StationThe police are yet to trace the two main assailants Harun Khan and Rohit Hossain who were captured on CCTV during the killing of 27yearold promoter Shafiq Khan Multiple teams are conducting searches in different locationsA video showing Harun Khan riding pillion on the motorcycle of Howrah Uttar MLA Gautam Chowdhuri along with a photograph of the two walking together has circulated widely on social media Citing these visuals the Opposition has questioned whether the suspectsâ alleged proximity to ruling party figures is hindering police efforts to locate and arrest them despite the available footageThe police have not commented on these allegationsOn Wednesday the 27yearold promoter was shot dead at close range by unidentified assailants in Howrah with the entire incident captured on CCTV The killing triggered tension in the locality where residents blocked roads and set tyres ablaze in protestIn a related development the police have arrested six persons for allegedly assaulting a video journalist who was covering the incident The reporter was attacked by an angry mob and sustained a fractured nose after being beaten A case was registered soon after the assault leading to the arrests IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-held-in-howrah-promoter-murder-probe-two-main-shooters-still-at-large-662881.html Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/naxalism-nears-its-end-centre-charts-road-ahead-to-prevent-resurgence-662884.html New Delhi Feb 26 IANS As the Naxalite movement that daunted India for decades comes to an end the Union Ministry of Home Affairs MHA has already begun chalking out the roadmap to ensure that the menace does not resurfacenbspOfficials say that the ideology is officially dead today but they are on guard to ensure that a new form of criminality does not emerge in certain zones where the Naxalite menace was at its highestThe MHA recognises that once the problem ends the wise thing to do is to ensure there is no relapse The designation of 31 Legacy Thrust Districts from Gadchiroli Balaghat and Badradri Kothagundem is a step taken to ensure there is no resurgence of the movement These areas will continue to receive security and development supportnbspThe intention is not just to walk away and leave it to the state There are certain areas where Naxalism once thrived and these need to get Central support as the state alone cannot handle it immediately the official addedAnother official said the battle against the Naxal movement has been on for a long time However under the Modi government there has been a new momentum Union Home Minister Amit Shah who led from the front not just gave the security forces a free hand but also ensured that Centrestate coordination took place seamlessly the official also explainedHome Minister Shah also said that the Naxalites should either surrender or be prepared to be eliminated The deadline set by him for the Naxalite movement to end is March 31 2026 In 2000 the number of LeftWing Extremism LWE districts was 200 By 2025 the number shrunk to 38 As per data available with the MHA the number today stands at seven five in Chhattisgarh and one each in Jharkhand and Odisha Of these only three are marked as Most AffectedThese are the areas in which the Legacy Thrust Districts have been designatednbspFollowing the March 31 deadline the MHA seeks to ensure that the states push development and governance in a big way in the LEWaffected districts Any slipup could give room for a resurgence and the government wants to avoid it at any costnbspThe Centre wants to ensure that development in these belts does not slow downThe successful battle against the Naxalites cannot be attributed just to encounters In this battle over 15000 kilometres of roads have been built and over 9000 mobile towers installed This has not just helped the security forces go deep and communicate better but has been of great benefit to the locals too The locals who were once informers for the Naxalites are today completely on the side of the government an official saidAn Intelligence Bureau official said the Naxalites have literally given up Only a handful want to fight on but they too know that their game is up The key would be either ensure their surrender or eliminationnbspThe Naxalite movement was dealt a severe blow when a secretary of the Maoist Central Committee Tippiri Tirupati alias Devi surrendered before the Telangana Police The police said that only 11 from Telangana remain underground and many are already in talks to surrenderFurther the Central government is already coordinating with the states regarding the next plan of action For now it has been decided that there would not be an immediate withdrawal of forces and it would instead be done in a phased mannernbspDuring this phase bureaucratic responses would be key and the states have been advised to ensure there are no slipups on that front The Intelligence agencies say that security officials should also keep a watch on social media and gatherings in urban areas Propaganda can be spread in these spaces in a bid to revive the movementnbspAlthough a revival looks impossible the agencies would continue to monitor these spaces and put down such attempts as they could become major irritants officials sayIANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/naxalism-nears-its-end-centre-charts-road-ahead-to-prevent-resurgence-662884.html Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/govt-official-arrested-for-taking-bribe-in-odishas-cuttack-662623.html Bhubaneswar Feb 24 The Odisha Vigilance on Tuesday arrested a senior government official for allegedly accepting a bribe from a licensed coal vendor in exchange for facilitating the complainant to run his business smoothly According to the Vigilance sources the accused officer Debabrata Mohanty Cuttack Deputy Director of Mines was apprehended by the Vigilance sleuths while he was taking a bribe of Rs 30000 from the licenced coal vendor in exchange for allowing smooth running of his coal depot and to grant permission to transport coal The police also seized the entire tainted bribe money from the possession of the accused Deputy Director of MinesFollowing the trap simultaneous searches are underway at three locations associated with Mohanty to ascertain whether the accused Deputy Director has possessed any disproportionate assets DA A case has been registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Amendment Act 2018 against Mohanty at the Bhubaneswar Vigilance Police Station in this regard on MondayNotably Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday told the State Assembly that the Vigilance Department has registered a total 416 cases against government officers and employees in the state for taking bribes committing financial irregularities in government fund and possession of disproportionate assets between January 1 2024 and December 31 2025 He also added that of this 244 cases are pending investigation and in 172 cases after completion of investigation final forms have been submitted and the cases are subjudiceThe state government has established 22 Vigilance Courts in the state including two Special courts and two courts of authorised officers for prompt trial of various Vigilance cases and confiscation proceedings As per reports a new Vigilance Court has also been established in Bargarh district recently This apart the Odisha government has recently taken several other initiatives to strengthen the Vigilance department IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/govt-official-arrested-for-taking-bribe-in-odishas-cuttack-662623.html Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/youth-shot-dead-by-two-miscreants-in-howrah-bengal-police-recover-cctv-footage-662667.html Kolkata Feb 25 A youth was shot dead from pointblank range by two miscreants in the Golabari Police Station area of Howrah district West Bengal on Wednesday The shocking incident which occurred around 4 am was caught on CCTV footage said the policeThe deceased youth has been identified as Safiq Khan As per the CCTV footage he was surrounded by two men While one stood in front of him and another stood behind Suddenly they pulled out guns and shot at his head As soon as the young man fell a few more rounds were fired to ensure his death Then the two men ran awayOfficers of Golabari police station are investigating whether this attack was a case of extortion or old enmity The incident has created a sensation in the areaAccording to police sources the deceased Shafiq Khans house is in Peelkhana under the Golabari police station area He was a local developer He had come to get food on the side of the road early in the morningAccording to local residents the two men are identified as Mohammad Harul Khan and Rohit The CCTV footage shows one man talking to Shafiq facetoface and another man standing behind Shafiq Suddenly one of the assailants pulled out a gun from behind and shot Shafiq in the head As Shafiq fell to the ground the two attackers fired several rounds in quick succession Then they fled from there Shafiq was taken to the hospital where the doctors declared him brought dead A case has been registered and a search is on to find the miscreants behind the killing Investigation is on said a senior officer of Howrah City PoliceThe police are examining the CCTV footage to track down the miscreantsThe deceaseds family alleged that Shafiq was attacked over an old quarrel A relative of the deceased told reporters There was a problem with Harul a long time ago But there was no enmity Harul brought another person and shot him IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/youth-shot-dead-by-two-miscreants-in-howrah-bengal-police-recover-cctv-footage-662667.html Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-police-bust-digital-arrest-racket-operating-from-jaipur-arrest-three-for-duping-elderly-of-rs-16-lakh-662674.html New Delhi Feb 25 Delhi Police on Wednesday busted a digital arrest racket operating from Jaipur Rajasthan and arrested three on the charges of duping a senior citizen of Rs 16 lakh According to a statement issued by the SouthWest District the operation was carried out by the staff of the Cyber Police Station SouthWest DistrictThe accused have been identified as Rakesh Meena 25 Chotu Lal Meena 20 and Yogendra Gujjar 19 With their arrest the police recovered Rs 1 lakh in cash nine mobile phones and 10 passbooks and chequebooks linked to mule bank accountsThe case pertains to an eFIR No 1102025 registered on December 7 2025 under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS at Cyber Police Station SouthWest District The complaint was filed by a 75yearold woman who reported that she had received a WhatsApp call from a person impersonating a CBI Inspector The caller implicated her son in a fabricated criminal case and placed her under a socalled digital arrest for two daysDuring this period the victim was kept under continuous video surveillance and subjected to psychological intimidationActing under fear and coercion she transferred Rs 16 lakh into bank accounts provided by the fraudstersConsidering the gravity of the offence a special team comprising SubInspector Chetan Rana Head Constable Manender and Head Constable Vijaypal was constituted under the supervision of Inspector Pravesh Kaushik SHO of PS Cyber SouthWest DistrictThe overall supervision was carried out by ACP Operations Vijay Kumar of SouthWest DistrictThe team adopted a multipronged strategy focusing on technical surveillance digital footprint analysis SIM card tracking social media monitoring and examination of the money trail During the investigation it was revealed that a syndicate operating from Jaipur was procuring mule bank accounts from Kotputli Rajasthan to park the cheated moneyDetailed financial analysis led to the identification of one agent Yogendra Gujjar operating from Kotputli A raid was conducted in Kotputli and Gujjar was apprehendedDuring interrogation he disclosed that he arranged mule bank accounts from uneducated locals and supplied them to coaccused Chotu Lal Meena The accounts were then forwarded to the alleged mastermind Rakesh Meena who was operating from JaipurThe account details were shared through Instagram and other online platforms The accounts were initially tested to ensure operability before being used to receive the fundsBased on technical evidence and disclosures another raid was conducted in Sanganer Jaipur Rakesh Meena and Chotu Lal Meena were traced and arrested from a rented accommodation in Pratap Nagar SanganerDuring the raid police recovered Rs 1 lakh in cash nine mobile phones allegedly used in the commission of the offence and 10 passbooks and chequebooks linked to various mule accountsFurther investigation revealed that the accused were supplying multiple mule accounts to fraudsters operating from Cambodia and coordinating with agents across Rajasthan to arrange such accounts These accounts were allegedly used in digital arrest scams investment frauds and other cyber crimes targeting Indian citizensPolice said the mastermind Rakesh Meena procured mule accounts through his associates and shared the details with international fraudsters via Telegram and other online platforms The cheated amount was credited into mule accounts withdrawn through ATMs or cheques and subsequently layered into other accounts as directed by the international handlers to conceal the money trailFurther investigation into the case is underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-police-bust-digital-arrest-racket-operating-from-jaipur-arrest-three-for-duping-elderly-of-rs-16-lakh-662674.html Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/father-son-duo-arrested-in-kolkatas-tiljala-shootout-case-662682.html Kolkata Feb 25 Two persons including a father and his son have been arrested in connection with the recent shootout in Kolkataâs Tiljala area police said on Wednesday The accused Mohammad Salman and his father Mohammad Anwar were arrested in the early hours of Wednesday while allegedly attempting to flee the city Police seized a firearm a magazine and two live cartridges from their possessionAccording to police the duo had gone underground following the incident Acting on a tipoff received late Tuesday night that they were planning to escape under the cover of darkness a police team conducted a raid near Tiljala Railway Gate No 2 At around 3 am officers swooped down on a rickshaw stand in the area and apprehended the two accusedThe arrested persons will be produced before a court later in the day where police are likely to seek their custody for further investigationThe shootout took place late on Monday night on Tiljala Road under the Beniapukur police station area Salman is accused of calling a local youth Mohammad Niaz alias Raja out of his house and opening fire on him following a neighbourhood dispute reportedly linked to the alleged theft of cold drink bottlesNiaz a garage worker sustained two bullet injuries to his leg and was rushed to SSKM Hospital where he underwent surgery His condition is reported to be stablePolice said the dispute began on Monday afternoon when an elderly shopkeeper noticed that two bottles of cold drinks were missing from the refrigerator kept outside his shop He accused a local youth of theft but the youthâs mother denied the allegation and protestedThe shopkeeper reportedly called a young man named Suraj from a neighbouring locality to mediate Niaz objected to the involvement of someone from another area in the matter leading to tensionsThe argument resurfaced in the evening Salmans father allegedly supported the decision to call Suraj for arbitration triggering a heated exchange with Niaz Salman is said to have threatened Niaz during the altercationAccording to Niazâs family Salman later called him out of his house around 1 am under the pretext of holding talks Moments after he stepped outside gunshots were heardPolice are continuing their investigation into the incident IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/father-son-duo-arrested-in-kolkatas-tiljala-shootout-case-662682.html Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/odisha-rs-4-crore-seized-from-senior-mines-officials-residence-662683.html Bhubaneswar Feb 25 In the highestever cash seizure by Odishas Vigilance Department the anti corruption sleuths on Wednesday unearthed over Rs 4 crore in cash from the Bhubaneswar flat of Deputy Director of Mines Cuttack Circle The accused identified as Debabrata Mohanty was apprehended on Tuesday night for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 30000 from a licensed coal vendor for allowing smooth running of his coal depot and to grant permission to transport coalFollowing his arrest Vigilance officials launched simultaneous searches at multiple locations linked to him including his residential flat at Shree Vihar Patia in Bhubaneswar his parental house at Mathasahi in Bhadrak and his office chamber in Cuttack to ascertain whether the accused Deputy Director has possessed any disproportionate assets DADuring the ongoing searches cash exceeding Rs 4 crore was recovered from his flat in Bhubaneswar The money was found concealed in trolley bags and almirahsOfficials said the counting process is underway to determine the exact amountThe recovery marks the largest cash seizure ever made by Odisha VigilanceAdditionally Rs 120 lakh in cash was recovered and seized from Mohantys office drawer and personal possessionApart from the cash Vigilance officials have so far unearthed the following assets A palatial doublestoreyed building measuring approximately 2400 sq ft at Pahala in Bhubaneswar Gold ornaments weighing around 130 grams have also been recovered from Mohantys posessionA case has been registered under Section 7 of the Prevention of Corruption Amendment Act 2018 against Mohanty at the Bhubaneswar Vigilance Police Station in this regard on MondayNotably Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday told the State Assembly that the Vigilance Department has registered a total 416 cases against government officers and employees in the state for taking bribes committing financial irregularities in government fund and possession of disproportionate assets between January 1 2024 and December 31 2025 IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/odisha-rs-4-crore-seized-from-senior-mines-officials-residence-662683.html Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/youtuber-dies-by-suicide-over-break-up-of-affair-with-another-vlogger-a-year-ago-662684.html Hyderabad Feb 25 A young YouTuber died by suicide after alleged failure in love with another YouTuber in Hyderabad They had a breakup a year ago and she was reportedly under emotional stress after that and had allegedly attempted suicide six months ago also Komali 21 who hails from Visakhapatnam hanged herself at her uncleâs house in Chitrapuri colony in Manikonda under the limits of Raidurgam Police Station police said on WednesdayThe incident came to light after Komaliâs family lodged a complaint with the policeKomali was a BSc at student Mallareddy University and was making YouTube videos parttimeShe had been in love with Nikhil Reddy a successful YouTuber while doing a software job for three years Nikhil also hails from VisakhapatnamThey had a breakup a year ago due to some differences She was reported to have been under severe emotional stress after the breakup and had allegedly attempted suicide six months ago alsoNikhil had reportedly called her two days ago and they had an argument She hanged herself with a saree when no one was at homeKomali made a name for herself on social media by making YouTube videos on lifestyle daily vlogs and personal experiencesHer recent video on her Tirumala padyatra had gone viral She walked up to the hill shrine to fulfil her personal wish It became her last postOn a complaint by Komaliâs family Raidurgam police registered a case The police were questioning family members Nikhil and other friends as part of investigation into the reasons that led to the suicideIn another incident in Hyderabad a man was stabbed to death by unknown assailants The incident occurred early on Wednesday near Bharatnagar flyover under the limits of Sanathnagar Police StationThe victim had been identified as Shankar 48 a native of Karnataka He was working at a hotel in Moosapet for the last two yearsPolice registered a case and shifted the body for postmortem examination The murder is suspected to be a result of an extramarital affair IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/youtuber-dies-by-suicide-over-break-up-of-affair-with-another-vlogger-a-year-ago-662684.html Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-woman-three-minor-children-found-murdered-in-samaypur-badli-husband-absconding-662688.html New Delhi Feb 25 A horrific quadruple murder has shaken outer Delhis Samaypur Badli area after a woman and her three minor children were found with their throats slit on Wednesday morning Police have identified the husband Munchun Kewat as the prime suspect He is currently absconding The victims were discovered in their residence in Chandan Park The deceased woman identified as Anita lived with her husband and three daughters aged three four and five in a rented room Kewat originally from Patna Bihar worked as a vegetable vendor at the Azadpur MandiSpeaking to IANS DCP Hareshwar V Swami said We received a PCR call at approximately 800 AM from the Chandan Park area Upon arrival officers discovered the woman and her three daughters with their throats slit by a sharpedged weapon The husband is missing and is our primary suspect While the exact motive remains unclear preliminary reports suggest a domestic dispute occurred on Tuesday nightA senior police officer said a crime team and forensic experts were rushed to the spot The bodies have been sent for postmortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of deathNeighbours expressed shock at the brutality of the crime One resident who discovered the scene reported hearing persistent crying around 700 AMI initially thought a child had fallen but the crying didnt stop the neighbour statedWhen I went to check I realised the tragedy that had occurred They had been living here for about six or seven months The husband usually left for work at 400 AM to sell ginger The neighbours discovered the macabre scene around 600 AMPolice said multiple teams have been constituted to trace Kewat The bodies of the four have been shifted to a mortuary for postmortem examination A case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhitaâs Section 1031 murder IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-woman-three-minor-children-found-murdered-in-samaypur-badli-husband-absconding-662688.html Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-police-arrest-accused-couple-in-malviya-nagar-racial-harassment-case-662703.html New Delhi Feb 25 Delhi Police have arrested the accused couple in the case related to racial abuse and humiliation of three women from Arunachal Pradesh in Delhis Malviya Nagar officials said on Wednesday Harsh Singh and Ruby Jain have been arrested and further details are awaited The arrests come five days after the incident Relevant provisions of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Prevention of Atrocities Act have been invoked in the case based on the material available on record The investigation is now being conducted by an ACPrank officer Further investigation is in progress and is being closely supervised by senior officers the officials saidReports suggest that three women from Arunachal Pradesh were allegedly subjected to racial slurs humiliation and intimidation by their neighbours Harsh Singh and Ruby Jain at Malviya Nagar On February 20 following a dispute over repair work at their rented flat the neighbours reportedly called the women dhandhewali sex worker The women had engaged an electrician at their fourthfloor flat to install an air conditionerAccording to the police dust and debris from the drilling work fell on the floor below triggering objections from neighbours after which the situation quickly escalatedThe women alleged that a neighbour couple hurled abuses and made derogatory and racial remarks targeting them and the Northeastern community A purported video of the incident later went viral on social mediaThe Delhi Police said an FIR has been registered against the couple under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 including provisions related to outraging a womans modesty and promoting enmity on grounds of religion race and related factorsMeanwhile Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Tuesday strongly condemned the alleged racial abuse and humiliation of three women from the state in South Delhi and urged the Commissioner of Police Delhi to take swift and strict action in the matter Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma Congress Lok Sabha member from Inner Manipur Angomcha Bimol Akoijam LS member from Sikkim Indra Hang Subba along with several other political leaders personalities and organisations also separately condemned the incident and demanded stringent action against the accused IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-police-arrest-accused-couple-in-malviya-nagar-racial-harassment-case-662703.html Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bihar-pappu-yadav-consoles-kin-of-slain-minor-662437.html Patna Feb 23 Purnea Lok Sabha MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav on Monday visited the residence of Ankit Anand a Class 7 student who was shot dead by criminals in Saharsa on February 18 to express his condolences to the bereaved familyâ The MP met Ankitâs parents offered his sympathies and assured them of full support during their time of griefâTerming the incident extremely heartbreaking Pappu Yadav questioned how a 13yearold child could have any enmity with anyoneâFamily members told him that they had no dispute or rivalry with anyone yet the child was targetedâThe MP expressed shock over what he described as the growing audacity of criminals stating that even children are no longer being sparedâTargeting the Bihar government Pappu Yadav alleged that criminal activities have become rampant across the stateâHe said that while incidents of brutal crimes against girls and daylight murders are being reported from different districts the government and administration remain silent spectatorsâHe further alleged that whenever voices are raised for public rights attempts are made to suppress themâExpressing dissatisfaction with the local police investigation the Purnea MP said that the probe so far appeared inadequateâHe strongly demanded a CBI inquiry into the murder asserting that only an independent and impartial investigation could expose the real perpetrators behind what he termed a conspiracyâThe incident has further fueled the ongoing political debate over law and order in BiharâLeader of the Opposition Tejashwi Yadav on Monday criticised the state government describing its 21year rule as a period marked by crime and corruptionâThe killing of Ankit Anand has once again raised questions over the governmentâs claims of good governance in the stateâIt remains to be seen how the state government responds to the demand for a CBI probe and what further action is taken in the caseâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bihar-pappu-yadav-consoles-kin-of-slain-minor-662437.html Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/body-of-missing-neet-aspirant-from-mp-found-in-rajasthan-canal-662472.html Jaipur Feb 24 The body of a NEET aspirant from Madhya Pradesh who had been missing for six days was recovered from a canal in Rajasthans Baran district The student had been swept away from the Chambal Canal in Kota and his body was found nearly 50 kilometers away in the Anta area stuck in a tree along the right main canal police officials said on TuesdayThe deceased has been identified as 23yearold Lokesh Dangi a resident of Bhadaheri village in Rajgarh district Madhya PradeshLokesh had been preparing for the NEET examination in Kota for the past five yearsDue to prolonged exposure to water the body was severely decomposedAfter postmortem examination the body was handed over to the family on Monday eveningAccording to Anta police around 1230 pm on Monday locals collecting wood near a railway bridge close to the NDPC factory spotted a body stuck in a tree in the canal and informed authorities Police recovered the body and informed the familyFamily members searching for Lokesh rushed to Anta after being informed about an unidentified body in Baran district He was identified based on clothing a red Tshirt and black lower and physical featuresLokesh had been living in Kota for five years for exam preparation On February 17 he left his hostel in the afternoon and did not return When his phone was switched off his family arrived in Kota and filed a missing person complaint at the Borkheda police station the same nightCCTV footage showed Lokesh leaving the hostel and later walking towards the canalOn February 18 his shoes slippers cap and mobile phone were found on the bank of the Chambal Canal in the Kaithun police station areaPolice and SDRF teams launched a search operation on February 19 covering several kilometers of the canalDespite extensive searches no trace was found initiallyOn the sixth day the body was finally recovered in Baran district Police said further investigation is underway based on the postmortem report and other evidence to determine the circumstances of his death IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/body-of-missing-neet-aspirant-from-mp-found-in-rajasthan-canal-662472.html Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/man-critically-wounded-in-shootout-in-kolkata-662479.html Kolkata Feb 24 A man was critically wounded in a shootout in West Bengals Beniapukur area of Kolkata on Tuesday police said According to the police a personal dispute between two person intensified into a shootout About five to six rounds of bullets were fired at one person in Tiljala area of BeniapukurThe injured youth was rushed to the trauma care of SSKM Hospital in a serious conditionAccording to police sources a person named Mohammad Salman had an argument with Mohammad Niaz on Monday nightSalman then threatened Niaz over some issues However the people of the area settled the matter for that time being The family members took Niaz home However around 1 am Salman allegedly called Niaz from his house and fired 56 rounds at himNiazs family members said that he was hit by three bullets in both his legs He has been admitted to the trauma care of SSKM HospitalLocals said that the accused Salman is a local miscreant There were several complaints against him beforeThe Beniapukur police station was soon informed about the incident The officers have started investigating the entire incidentA resident of the area told local media persons They were chatting in the evening During that chat I saw some trouble Then around 1 am some people came to call for Niaz Everyone had a bike Three or four people were standing They also had bags Hearing a noise we asked what happened Then we saw that the boys who were standing had fled on their motorbikes And one person was on the road We first rescued him and took him to Chittaranjan Hospital From there then we took him to SSKM hospitalAccording to local sources the accused Salman is associated with the criminals There are several charges against him like theft robbery and extortionHowever it is still not clear why he had an argument with Niaz The police have launched a search for the accused Salman IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/man-critically-wounded-in-shootout-in-kolkata-662479.html Tue, 24 Feb 2026 11:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/man-detained-for-murdering-13-year-old-girl-in-bikaner-662483.html Jaipur Feb 24 A man has been detained in connection with the murder of a 13yearold girl who was on her way to appear for her Class 8 board examination in a village under Bikaner district in Rajasthan On February 21 the minor left her residence around 1215 pm to go to a nearby examination centre However she could not reach thereWhen she did not arrive at the school the administration informed her family at approximately 146 pmLocals said that the girl used to walk down to her school every dayA search was initiated and her body was later found at a short distance from the villageThe issue rocked Vidhan Sabha on Monday where opposition raised a demand to check such heinous crimes in stateSuperintendent of Police Kavendra Singh Sagar stated that after three days of continuous investigation technical analysis and sustained interrogation the police achieved a breakthrough in the caseThe police collected the CCTV footage from the area on the day of the incident reviewed itCCTV footage showed the suspect entering the area around the time of the incident and returning later which raised suspicion The accused was identifiedDuring questioning the accused initially gave misleading information regarding his whereaboutsHowever after detailed verification and interrogation he allegedly confessed to strangling the minorPolice suspect that a sexual assault may also have occurred However confirmation in this regard will be subject to the postmortem examination report The postmortem examination is being conducted in accordance with due legal procedureA medical examination will also be conductedFurther investigation is underway and additional aspects of the case are being examinedBikaner Police reiterate their commitment to conducting a fair thorough and timebound investigation and ensuring strict legal action against the accused as per lawMeanwhile family members and villagers are staging a protest demanding strict action and compensation in matter due to which postmortem examination could not be made IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/man-detained-for-murdering-13-year-old-girl-in-bikaner-662483.html Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/entire-money-returned-to-govt-accounts-haryana-cm-informs-assembly-on-idfc-first-bank-fraud-case-662493.html Chandigarh Feb 24 IANS Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday informed the Assembly that the entire money in the fraud involving state government accounts at the Chandigarh branch of IDFC First Bank has been returned to the governments accountsnbspA total of Rs 556 crore including Rs 22 crore of interest was returned to the government account within 24 hours he saidThe Chief Minister said the involvement of fourfive employees of the banks Chandigarh branch has been revealedNo one whether a bank employee a private individual or a government official will be spared in the case he saidSaying the country has a strong watchman like Prime Minister Narendra Modi the Chief Minister assured the House No one can even look at the hardearned money of 28 crore people of the state Today the governance system in Haryana has changed and every penny of the publics money is accounted forHe said the government has formed a committee headed by the Finance Secretary to investigate this matter This committee will not only investigate the entire matter but also make recommendations to prevent such incidents from recurring in the future he addedEarlier IDFC First Bank identified Rs 590 crore of fraudulent activities at its Chandigarh branch according to the banks Exchange FilingThe state Vigilance and AntiCorruption Bureau has registered an FIR against bank officials public servants and other individuals under Section 13 2 of the Prevention of Corruption Act and Sections 316 5 318 4 336 3 338 340 2 and 61 2 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNSIn a protest outside the Assembly by the opposition Congress on the bank scam state party President Rao Narendra Singh told the media This is not an ordinary scam it is more than a Rs 590crore scam and I demand a CBI investigation into it as big players are involvedA day earlier CM Saini had informed the House that the fraud came to light due to the alertness of state government departments following which the government immediately deempanelled the bankStatements provided by the bank did not match the records maintained by the departments concerned and directions have also been issued to constitute a highlevel committee to conduct a detailed probe he had saidThe Chief Minister had informed the House during the Budget Session of the Vidhan Sabha that IDFC First Bank had written to SEBI acknowledging irregularities committed by certain bank employeesThe bank has also initiated action against the employees concernedHe had said the bank wrote a letter on February 21 However even before the government took cognisance of the matter on February 18 it depanelled the bank and directed that the entire amount along with interest be transferred to a nationalised bankThe Chief Minister had said a significant portion of the governments funds deposited with IDFC First Bank had been invested in fixed deposits FDs He had said the practice of departments keeping funds in banks is not new This has been happening earlier as well Even during the Congress tenure departmental funds were kept in banks Banks are empanelled from time to time and new banks continue to be added he had saidIANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/entire-money-returned-to-govt-accounts-haryana-cm-informs-assembly-on-idfc-first-bank-fraud-case-662493.html Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/army-public-school-in-delhis-dhaula-kuan-gets-bomb-threat-probe-underway-662278.html New Delhi Feb 23 Army Public School in Dhaula Kuan Delhi has reportedly received a bomb threat via email on Monday prompting authorities to launch an investigation Delhi Fire Services DFS and police teams have been deployed at the school and more details are awaited as precautionary measures continueEarlier on Thursday three other schools in Delhi CRPF Public School in Rohini St Thomas School in Dwarka and DAV Centenary Public School in Paschim Enclave also received bomb threat emails in the morning leading to immediate evacuations and searches by multiple agencies Police have since declared those threats a hoaxâWe received information about bomb threat emails sent to three schools in Dwarka and the Paschim Enclave area Fire tenders and rescue teams were immediately rushed to the locations as a precautionary measure Nothing suspicious has been found as of nowâ a DFS officer saidPolice confirmed that bomb disposal squads dog squads and local police personnel were deployed to the schools shortly after the threats were reported As a precaution students and staff were evacuated while thorough searches were conducted No suspicious objects were detected during initial checks though detailed sanitisation of the campuses is ongoingAuthorities also noted that the investigation into the Army Public School threat is ongoing with cyber teams examining the emails to determine their source and authenticity âWe are also verifying whether similar threats were sent to other institutionsâ a police officer addedThe recent threats are part of a growing trend in DelhiNCR Last year more than 500 such cases were reported and in the last two weeks alone at least four bomb threat emails have targeted schools in the region Police have urged school authorities to remain vigilant and ensure that all precautionary measures are strictly followedFurther investigation into the Army Public School incident is ongoing with authorities working to trace the origin of the email and ensure the safety of students and staffParents and the public have been advised to stay calm while security checks and sanitisation procedures continue IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/army-public-school-in-delhis-dhaula-kuan-gets-bomb-threat-probe-underway-662278.html Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengal-man-posing-as-cop-to-rob-passengers-on-trains-finally-arrested-662284.html Kolkata Feb 23 The Government Railway Police GRP have successfully apprehended a wanted criminal who had been consistently committing thefts on trains while posing as a policeman according to sources on Monday According to the GRP the miscreant used to steal in the name of searching passengers bags and other belongings in a police uniform and then escape However the accused got into trouble after stealing a doctors bag along with his MBBS certificate and other important documentsFollowing that the wanted criminal miscreant Sanjay Byapari was arrested by the Naihati GRP officers on Sunday based on CCTV footage He is originally a resident of Chinaurah in Hooghly district but of late was staying in the Naihati area of ââNorth 24 Parganas districtPolice said that Sanjay is committing the crime in various ways on trains Sometimes he would steal passengers bags in the guise of a porter sometimes a hawker and most of the time as a policeman He would steal mobile phones and other valuable items from passengers bagsAccording to police sources recently Sanjay dressed in khaki clothes introduced himself as a railway police constable and boarded the Sealdahbound Balia ExpressThe complainant doctor had boarded the train from Bandel station in Hooghly district on the way to Kolkata He had Rs 600 in cash in his bag But he had various important documents with him including his MBBS certificate and work identity cardThe doctor placed the bag on the bunk as soon as he boarded the train From Bandel station the accused Sanjay Byapari boarded the train and started keeping an eye on the passengers bags under the guise of a policeman He also searched one or two bags Since he was wearing a police uniform none of the passengers suspected him Taking this opportunity the notorious miscreant snatched the doctors bag from the train and got off at Naihati station Before getting off at Sealdah station the doctor saw that his bag was missingFellow passengers told him that the policeman had got down to Naihati station with a bag The doctor filed a zero FIR with the Sealdah GRP The complaint was sent to the Naihati GRP Based on that the CCTV footage of Naihati station was examinedIt was seen that Sanjay was walking out with the bag dressed in a police uniform After that a search was started The police searched various areas of Naihati and finally the wanted criminal was arrested He is being interrogated to find out how many times he has committed such a crime said a GRP official IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengal-man-posing-as-cop-to-rob-passengers-on-trains-finally-arrested-662284.html Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/manhunt-launched-after-two-shot-dead-at-reception-party-in-patna-662293.html Patna Feb 23 No arrests have been made so far in connection with the deadly shooting at a reception party in Patna that claimed two lives The incident occurred around 1145 pm in Shahpur village under the jurisdiction of Gopalpur Police Station on SundayAccording to police two brothers Manish Kumar 32 and Manjeet Kumar 23 were shot dead following a dispute during the reception party of the son of a local resident Daulat Rai Both victims sustained critical injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors declared them deadEyewitnesses said the brothers got into an argument with some people at the function During the altercation one of the assailants allegedly pulled out a pistol and opened fire before fleeing the scene The sudden gunfire triggered panic and chaos at the venue with guests scrambling for safetyPolice were immediately alerted and a team from Gopalpur Police Station reached the spot secured the area and began an investigation A case has been registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS at Gopalpur Police Station Statements of those present at the party are being recordedParichay Kumar City SP East Patna said crucial evidence has been recovered from the scene Three empty cartridges were seizedSources said police have also obtained CCTV footage from the area and videos from the reception venue Although the accused have been identified their names have not yet been disclosedâTwo brothers were shot dead at a reception party under the Gopalpur Police Station limits Preliminary investigation suggests a prior dispute as the motive behind the incident Three empty cartridges have been recovered from the spot The accused have been identified and raids are underway to arrest themâ Kumar saidPolice teams are conducting searches at multiple locations to apprehend the accused Further investigation is in progress IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/manhunt-launched-after-two-shot-dead-at-reception-party-in-patna-662293.html Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/sadhvi-prem-baisa-death-case-compounder-arrested-released-on-bail-the-same-day-662301.html Jodhpur Feb 23 The compounder who was arrested in connection with the death of Sadhvi Prem Baisa was released by the police the same day The accused compounder Devi Singh Rajpurohit was held for administering the injections to the Sadhvi after which her condition reportedly worsened She died soon after being rushed to hospital Devi Singh Rajpurohit was later released on bail on February 19 as the case falls under bailable sections of the lawAccording to police sources a case of rash and negligent medical conduct was registered against the compounder at Boranada Police Station on February 16 nearly 20 days after the Sadhviâs deathFollowing the registration of the case Devi Singh Rajpurohit was arrested on February 19 and released after furnishing a bail bondThe information about his arrest and release came to light on Sunday DCP West Vineet Bansal confirmed that the charges were bailable and said the arrest and release were carried out in accordance with legal procedures If the allegations are proven the compounder could face a punishment of up to two years in prisonSadhvi Prem Baisa died on January 28 at her Aarti Nagar ashram in the Boranada area of Jodhpur According to family members she was suffering from cold symptoms and breathing difficulties following which compounder Devi Singh Rajpurohit was called for treatmentDevi Singh Rajpurohit administered two injections after which her condition reportedly worsened She was rushed to Preksha Hospital on Pal Road where doctors declared her dead after examinationHer father Veeram Nath later brought the body back to the ashram After police intervention the body was shifted to the Mahatma Gandhi Hospital mortuary and a postmortem was conducted on January 29The body was handed over to the family the same evening and the Sadhvi was buried on January 30 in Pareu village BarmerViscera samples were sent for forensic testing on February 2 and the Forensic Science Laboratory FSL completed its investigation within 11 daysBased on the postmortem and FSL reports police sought expert medical opinions to determine the cause of deathA Special Investigation Team SIT questioned the Sadhviâs father social media staff cook compounder and hospital staff as part of the probeJodhpur Police Commissioner Om Prakash stated that the primary cause of death was cardiopulmonary arrest due to a severe lung conditionHowever the investigation also found that the compounder allegedly ignored medical protocols during treatment indicating possible negligencePolice officials said the compounderâs actions during treatment violated established medical procedures leading to the registration of a negligence caseThe investigation is ongoing and further legal action will depend on court proceedings and expert medical opinions IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/sadhvi-prem-baisa-death-case-compounder-arrested-released-on-bail-the-same-day-662301.html Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/four-die-of-anuria-due-to-milk-adulteration-in-andhra-662320.html Amaravati Feb 23 Four deaths have been reported in two days from Andhra Pradeshâs Rajahmundry city due to alleged anuria inability to pass urine suspected to be linked to milk adulteration Two of those undergoing treatment in hospitals died since Sunday night They were identified as S Seshagiri Rao 72 and Radha Krishnamurthy 74The condition of three of those taken ill is stated to be criticalTwo deaths were reported earlier All the victims are from Laala Cheruvu and Chowdeswari Nagar areas of Rajahmundry city in East Godavari districtAt least 14 people were admitted to various hospitals with symptoms of anuria since February 15 They include four members of the same familyAs the milk vendor for all the affected families is the same health authorities suspected milk adulteration resulting in anuriaMost of the victims are above 60 years A threeyearold child and a fivemonthold infant are also among those taken illThe affected families complained to police that the milk and curd supplied by the vendor on Maha Shivratri February 15 tasted bitter Police detained the milk vendor Ganesh for questioningEast Godavari District Collector Kirthi Chekuri said the exact cause of the deaths would be known after postmortem examinationSpecial teams of the Medical and Health Department have been deployed to speed up the medical investigation into the casesHealth and Family Welfare Commissioner G Veerapandian said the department was on alert following the suspected anuria cases He said the department was collecting milk and water samples and other materials from the affected areasMeanwhile Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Monday reviewed the situation at a highlevel meetingHe spoke to the District Collector Superintendent of Police Medical and Health Department and Food Safety officialsThe officials explained to the Chief Minister the medical assistance currently being provided to the victimsChief Minister Chandrababu Naidu directed that better medical assistance be provided to the victims undergoing treatmentThe officials informed him that the same vendor was distributing milk to 106 houses in the affected areasSamples have been collected from 75 families who consumed the milk while samples were also being collected from others All samples have been sent to the lab for testingOfficials said that they have set up medical camps as well as rapid test medical camps at the field levelThe Chief Minister ordered strict action against the vendor after receiving the report of lab tests of milk samplesHe also directed senior officials of the Food Safety and Medical Health Department to immediately rush to Rajahmundry IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/four-die-of-anuria-due-to-milk-adulteration-in-andhra-662320.html Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/jagan-demands-action-over-deaths-due-to-milk-adulteration-662324.html Amaravati Feb 23 Former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party YSRCP President YS Jagan Mohan Reddy expressed deep shock and anguish over the tragic incident in Rajamahendravaram where four persons have reportedly died after consuming adulterated milk while several others are undergoing treatment in hospitals He conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of those hospitalisedYS Jagan stated that negligence in food safety enforcement has directly endangered public lives and demanded that the government take stringent action against those responsible for the adulterationHe emphasised that such incidents reflect serious lapses in monitoring and regulatory mechanisms and insisted that immediate corrective steps must be taken to ensure that similar tragedies do not recurThe YSRCP leader urged the Health Department to take swift control of the situation by ensuring the best possible medical care to all affected individuals closely monitor their health condition and if necessary deploy expert medical teams for comprehensive treatmentHe called for urgent administrative intervention to strengthen food safety inspections and restore public confidence in essential commodities like milkFour deaths have been reported in two days due to alleged anuria inability to pass urine suspected to be linked to milk adulterationTwo of those undergoing treatment in hospitals died since Sunday night They were identified as S Seshagiri Rao 72 and Radha Krishnamurthy 74The condition of three of those taken ill is stated to be criticalTwo deaths were reported earlier All the victims are from Laala Cheruvu and Chowdeswari Nagar areas of Rajahmundry Rajamahendravaram city in East Godavari districtAt least 14 people were admitted to various hospitals with symptoms of anuria since February 15 They include four members of the same familyAs the milk vendor for all the affected families is the same health authorities suspected milk adulteration resulting in anuria IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/jagan-demands-action-over-deaths-due-to-milk-adulteration-662324.html Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/narcotic-crops-worth-rs-1092-crore-seized-in-gujarats-bhavnagar-two-arrested-662359.html Bhavnagar Feb 23 The Sihor Police in Bhavnagar district have seized narcotic crops and related materials valued at more than Rs 1092 crore after uncovering illegal cultivation in the boundary area of Sakhvadar and Sar villages officials said on Monday The seizure was made from an orchard situated on a slope in Sihor taluka following a specific tipoffThe local police received information that opium and ganja were being cultivated at an orchard owned by two brothersActing on the input a police team conducted an early morning raid on SundayDuring the operation officers seized 108752 kilograms of green opium poppy plants valued at Rs 108698000 and 26 kilograms of dried poppy husk worth Rs 390900 and 19 kilograms of green ganja plants valued at Rs 191400Two mobile phones worth Rs 5000 were also recovered Other items seized included three mats Aadhaar cards copies of Village Form 8A land records relating to two survey numbers a light bulb a saree and a plastic bagThe total estimated value of the seized narcotics is Rs 109285300The accused have been identified as Sanjaybhai Chauhan 55 and Boghabhai Chauhan 53 both agriculturists and residents of Sakhvadar village boundary of Sihor talukaAn offence has been registered against them under Sections 8B 8C 15B 18B 20A 20BII and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances NDPS Act Further legal proceedings are underwayThe seizure comes amid a series of recent antinarcotics operations in GujaratOn February 18 the Gujarat AntiTerrorism Squad and the Indian Coast Guard intercepted an Iranianregistered speedboat about 140 nautical miles off Porbandar during a joint maritime operationOfficials said around 203 kilograms of suspected narcotic substances were recovered and two Iranian nationals were arrestedIn another case the Anti Narcotics Task Force of the CID crime unit in Ahmedabad seized 3060 grams of mephedrone valued at approximately Rs 91800 during a raid in the Khadia area on February 17One person was arrested at the scene while two others were named in the complaint as investigations continue to trace the source and distribution network of the contraband IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/narcotic-crops-worth-rs-1092-crore-seized-in-gujarats-bhavnagar-two-arrested-662359.html Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/patna-court-rejects-transit-remand-of-bihar-fire-dept-ig-questions-andhra-police-662383.html Patna Feb 23 In a major legal setback for the Andhra Pradesh Police the Patna Civil Court on Monday refused to grant transit remand of Bihar Home Guard and Fire Service Inspector General IG M Sunil Nayak The court sharply questioned the procedure adopted by the Andhra Pradesh Police and termed the action legally flawedThe matter was heard in the court of Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate where the Andhra Pradesh Police sought transit remand to take IG Sunil Nayak to Andhra Pradesh in connection with a criminal caseDuring the hearing the court said that the Andhra Pradesh Police did not have a valid arrest warrant no updated case diary was produced before the court and mandatory legal procedures were not followedTaking strong exception to these lapses the court outright rejected the transit remand applicationEarlier on Monday a team of Andhra Pradesh Police reached IG Sunil Nayaks official residence located in the Shastri Nagar police station area of PatnaThe team conducted a search and preliminary investigation inside the IGs residence in the presence of local police officialsFollowing news of the action security around the residence was increased and a large number of Home Guard personnel reached the spotThe personnel alleged that the action against their senior officer was being taken in violation of established rulesAfter being produced in the Patna Civil Court advocate Rishikesh Narayan said the courts position saying that arrests must strictly follow legal proceduresAny arrest has a prescribed legal process Transit remand cannot be granted without proper documents In the case of IAS or IPS officers prior permission from the Central government is mandatory That permission was not sought in this case he addedHe said that IG Sunil Nayak now has the option to approach the Patna High Court for bail calling the courts decision a major interim relief for the IPS officerAccording to sources the court also objected to the fact that some Andhra Pradesh Police personnel appeared during the court hearing without uniformThe court reportedly expressed strong displeasure over this lapse and directed the concerned officers including three Andhra Pradesh Police personnel to remain present in the courtroom while making strict observations about their conduct and procedureA case has been registered against IG Sunil Nayak under Section 307 attempt to murder of the Indian Penal CodeThe matter is reportedly linked to K Raghurama Krishna Raju a former Member of Parliament from Andhra PradeshSources claim the case pertains to the alleged misuse of serious penal sections in a previous incidentWith the Patna Civil Court denying transit remand IG Sunil Nayaks immediate transfer to Andhra Pradesh has been stalled for nowHowever the case is expected to move forward through higher judicial forumsThe incident has triggered intense discussion within administrative and police circles raising serious questions about interstate police coordination arrest protocols and procedural compliance IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/patna-court-rejects-transit-remand-of-bihar-fire-dept-ig-questions-andhra-police-662383.html Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/calcutta-hc-questions-ssc-over-fees-for-raising-objections-to-exam-questions-662408.html Kolkata Feb 23 The Calcutta High Court on Monday directed the West Bengal School Service Commission SSC to disclose through an affidavit details of the money collected from candidates who sought review of allegedly incorrect questions in last yearâs recruitment examination Hearing a petition in the matter Justice Amrita Sinha of the Calcutta High Court sought clarification on whether the questions flagged by candidates were indeed incorrect and how much money had been charged from candidates for raising objectionsThe court also asked the SSC to specify in accordance with its rules and procedures how much money if any was refunded to candidates in cases where questions were subsequently found to be incorrectJustice Sinha further sought details on the total number of questions that were ultimately found to be incorrect and the number of complaints received by the Commission regarding alleged errors in the examinationThe court directed the SSC to submit a detailed affidavit within four weeks addressing all the queries raised during the hearingThe High Court also questioned the legal basis for collecting such fees observing that if there was no specific provision in law permitting such charges the Commission would have to explain under what authority the money was collected from candidatesThe matter relates to allegations that around 24 questions in the second State Level Selection Test SLST conducted by the SSC in September last year were incorrectBased on these allegations a group of candidates including one Chandan Dhar filed a petition before the Calcutta High Court challenging the validity of the questions and the fee charged for raising objectionsThe petitioners alleged that the SSC had charged Rs 100 per question from candidates seeking review or raising objections despite there being no clear legal provision permitting such chargesCounsel for the petitioners Firdous Shamim argued before the court that while a fee may be charged for accessing or viewing answer scripts there was no legal basis for charging candidates to raise objections regarding errors in question papersThe petitioners further contended that such charges restricted the rights of examinees to challenge potentially incorrect questions and seek fair evaluationTaking note of the submissions the High Court directed the SSC to place its response on record through an affidavit and clarify the legal and procedural basis for collecting objection feesThe court has scheduled the next hearing in the matter after four weeks IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/calcutta-hc-questions-ssc-over-fees-for-raising-objections-to-exam-questions-662408.html Mon, 23 Feb 2026 21:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/five-live-cartridges-found-in-iit-bombay-hostel-bihar-link-under-probe-662202.html Mumbai Feb 22 Five live 765 mm cartridges were recovered from the bag of a student at the Indian Institute of Technology IIT Bombay in Powai during a security check inside the hostel premises following a minor dispute over money between students officials said on Sunday Acting on a complaint filed by a campus security officer Powai Police have registered an FIR against an accused and launched a detailed investigationPreliminary findings suggest that the live cartridges were brought from Bihar and police are now probing this link officials saidAccording to the police a security officer who was on night duty was alerted at around 130 am on February 19 by the Quick Response Team about a dispute between two students on the ground floor of Hostel No 1When the security officer arrived at the scene they found that a verbal argument had erupted between Suraj Dubey a firstyear BTech student residing in Room No 93 and Aman a resident of Room No 89 reportedly over a financial transactionThe hostels security team intervened and managed to calm the studentsDuring the interaction security staff allegedly detected the smell of alcohol on Suraj Dubey and his friend Apoorv Mishra Since alcohol is strictly prohibited inside the hostel premises the authorities decided to search their rooms in accordance with institutional regulationsWhile inspecting Suraj Dubeys room hostel security personnel checked a black bag kept inside From the front compartment of the bag five live yellowmetal cartridges bearing the marking KF 765 were recoveredWhen questioned about the ammunition Suraj Dubey reportedly claimed that the bag did not belong to him but to his friend Apoorv Mishra During further questioning Apoorv allegedly disclosed that the cartridges belonged to his acquaintance Sarvottam Anand Satishchandra Chaudhary 23 a resident of Samastipur BiharAccording to Apoorv Sarvottam had visited IIT Powai on February 12 and had placed the live cartridges inside the bag during his visit Senior officials were immediately informed about the developmentOn February 19 when Sarvottam Chaudhary returned to the campus he was detained for questioning During interrogation he allegedly admitted to having purchased the 765 mm cartridges from Munger in BiharAt around 10 pm the same night Security SubInspector Amod Karanje handed over the five live cartridges to the police station after which a case was registered against Sarvottam Anand Chaudhary under relevant sections related to the illegal possession and transportation of ammunitionThe recovery of live ammunition from the hostel of one of the countrys premier technical institutions is being viewed as a major security concern The seizure has also raised the possibility of an illegal ammunition supply connectionPolice are now investigating the motive behind bringing the cartridges onto the campus examining whether any criminal conspiracy was involved and if the matter is connected to a broader illegal arms supply networkMeanwhile security arrangements at IIT Powai have been further strengthened and a comprehensive probe into the incident is currently underwayFurther details are awaited IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/five-live-cartridges-found-in-iit-bombay-hostel-bihar-link-under-probe-662202.html Sun, 22 Feb 2026 09:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/isf-workers-attacked-our-leader-in-west-bengals-bhangar-area-trinamool-congress-662220.html Kolkata Feb 22 The Trinamool Congress has alleged that its party workers were attacked by Indian Secular Front ISF activists in Polerhat area in West Bengals South 24 Parganas district police said on Sunday The Trinamool Congress claimed that the incident occurred when they were holding the meeting in the area on Friday nightTwo Trinamool Congress leaders were reportedly injured in the attack and were rushed to Jirengacha Rural HospitalDoctors said that the condition of the injured is being monitoredAccording to local sources Trinamool Congress had organised a meeting in that area to strengthen the organisation ahead of Assembly polls At that time a group of miscreants suddenly entered the meeting venue and started arguing leading to a fightAllegedly the attack was carried out by ISF activists with sticksCar of Trinamool leader Khairul Islam was vandalised in the clash A large force of Kolkata Police reached the area after receiving the newsOn the other hand after receiving the news of the incident Canning Purba Assembly constituency MLA and Trinamool observer for Bhangar Saokat Molla quickly reached the spot He went to the hospital and met the injured workersAllegedly his car was also attacked Saokat Molla claimed that one round of bullet was firedThe attack was carried out with the help of ISF MLA Nawsad Siddiqui We want a proper investigation into the attack said MollaHowever ISF MLA of Bhangar Assembly constituency Nawsad Siddiqui refuted this allegation He claimed The one who is saying this attacked our workers in the area He is trying to disturb the peace in area ahead of the electionsHe further demanded an impartial investigation into this incidentA large police force has been deployed in different parts of Bhangar since Saturday night So far no one has been detained or arrested in connection with these two incidents yet Police are investigating the matter and the situation is being monitoredIt is worth mentioning that Siddiqui is the lone ISF MLA in 294seat West Bengal Legislative AssemblyIn 2021 state Assembly polls ISF had contested the election in alliance with the CPIMled Left Front and Indian National Congress While both Left and Congress drew a blank in the Assembly election ISF won only one seatSiddiqui had won the election from Bhangar Assembly constituency in South 24 Parganas district It was only Assembly seat in 31seat strong South 24 Parganas district which Trinamool Congress lost in 2021 Since then there has been frequent clashed between TMC and ISF workers in Bhangar area to gain control of the constituency IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/isf-workers-attacked-our-leader-in-west-bengals-bhangar-area-trinamool-congress-662220.html Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/topmost-maoist-devji-surrenders-before-telangana-police-662223.html Hyderabad Feb 22 Topmost Maoist leader Thippiri Tirupati alias Devji has reportedly surrendered before Telangana Police In what is considered the biggest blow to the banned Communist Party of India Maoist its general secretary Devji surrendered before police in Asifabad forests in the united Adilabad district sources said on SundaySixteen Maoists also laid down their arms along with Devji who had been leading the outfit after the killing of Nambala Keshav Rao alias Basavaraju who was killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh in May last yearPolice have not yet confirmed the surrender The surrendered Maoists are likely to be presented before the media on MondayDevji was one of the most wanted Maoist leaders Hailing from Peddapalli district Telangana he was a Central Committee Member and Police Bureau Member of CPI Maoist He carried a reward of Rs 25 lakhHe was one of the 17 Maoist leaders belonging to Telangana and holding key positions in various committees of CPIMaoist across the countryLast month Telangana Director General of Police B Shivadhar Reddy appealed to them to surrender The DGP had assured them that they would be rehabilitated as promised by the governmentWith the slogan âno more conflict love your villageâ Telangana Police have appealed to them to give up their underground life and return to the mainstreamTelangana Police have been taking steps to encourage these Maoists to surrenderDuring 2025 a total of 576 Maoists surrendered to the Telangana Police This is an unprecedented event since the formation of the Peoples War now CPIMaoist in 1980In November last year some members of Devjiâs protection team were among 50 Maoists arrested from five districts of neighbouring Andhra Pradesh The arrests were made on November 18 hours after an encounter in the forests of Alluri Sitharamaraju district in which top Maoist commander Madvi Hidma his wife Raje and four others were killedA day after Hidmaâs killing seven Maoists including explosives expert Metturi Joga Rao alias Tech Shankar and six others were killed in the same districtCivil liberties groups had claimed that Devji and another top Maoist Malla Raji Reddy are in the custody of the state police A habeas corpus petition was also filed in the Andhra Pradesh High Court seeking a direction to the Andhra Pradesh Police to produce Devji and Raji Reddy in the courtAndhra Pradesh Police however told the High Court that Devji and Raji Reddy were not in their custody IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/topmost-maoist-devji-surrenders-before-telangana-police-662223.html Sun, 22 Feb 2026 12:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/delivery-boy-killed-by-speeding-car-in-delhis-subhash-nagar-662077.html New Delhi Feb 21 A delivery executive lost his life after being struck by a speeding car in West Delhis Subhash Nagar area in the early hours of Saturday officials said According to police the accident occurred at around 430 am when a fastmoving car rammed into the motorcycle being ridden by the delivery boy The impact was so severe that he died on the spotOn receiving information about the incident police teams rushed to the scene and began an investigation The offending vehicle has been seized and the accused driver has been taken into custodyThe victims body has been sent for postmortem examination Officials said that further investigation into the circumstances leading to the crash is underwayMore details are awaitedThe incident comes close on the heels of another fatal road accident in the national Capital earlier this month near Lal Bahadur Shastri College in Dwarka South where a man was killed after an SUV allegedly driven by a minor without a licence collided headon with his motorcycleSahil Dhaneshra 23 died on February 3 after a Scorpio SUV reportedly being driven by a 17yearold crashed into his motorcycle near the collegeAllegations raised by the victims mother claimed that the minor was filming social media reels while speeding shortly before the collisionThe force of the crash also caused the SUV to hit a parked cab leaving its driver seriously injured The minor who did not possess a valid driving licence was apprehended and produced before the Juvenile Justice Board which sent him to an observation homeHe was subsequently granted interim bail on February 10 to allow him to appear for his Class 10 Board examinationsDelhi Police registered a case under Sections 281 rash driving 1061 causing death by negligence and 125a act endangering life or personal safety of others of the Bharatiya Nyaya SanhitaDuring the investigation the minors father was detained and later released with police indicating that he would be named in the chargesheet under relevant provisions of the Motor Vehicles ActPolice said the probe established that the Scorpio was being driven by the minor at the time of the accident and that he did not hold a valid driving licence Further investigation into the case is continuing IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/delivery-boy-killed-by-speeding-car-in-delhis-subhash-nagar-662077.html Sat, 21 Feb 2026 11:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/over-12-000-litres-of-illicit-liquor-destroyed-in-bihars-gopalganj-662119.html Patna Feb 21 In major crackdown against illicit liquor the Excise Department destroyed over 12000 litres of alcohol in Bihars Gopalganj area Indian and foreign liquor worth crores of rupees was destroyed using bulldozers in a highsecurity operationThe drive was conducted jointly by the Excise Department and the Bihar Police during which seized liquor kept in multiple police stations was disposed of simultaneouslyIn total around 12000 litres of liquor seized in nearly 100 cases were destroyed including 20 excise cases and 80 police station casesTo ensure transparency and security the entire operation was carried out in the presence of excise officials police personnel and a magistrateAs per prescribed rules the seized liquor was first transported to designated locations where pits were dug and the liquor was destroyed using bulldozers to prevent any possibility of reuse or illegal circulationExcise Superintendent Amitesh Kumar Jha said About 12000 litres of liquor seized in a total of 100 cases have been destroyed today The estimated market value runs into crores of rupees This action was conducted under the supervision of police officers and magistrates and such operations will continue in the futureOfficials said the operation was carried out under strict supervision at the Balthari check post under the Kuchaykot police station area and at locations near airports falling under the Mirganj police stationThe Excise Department stated that a continuous campaign against illegal liquor is underway in the district and seized liquor is being destroyed periodically as per legal provisionsDespite the complete prohibition in Bihar liquor smugglers continue to attempt to supply alcohol illegallyIn this context the coordinated action by the Excise Department and police is being seen as a strong warning to illegal tradersBy destroying more than 12000 litres of illegal liquor the Gopalganj administration has reiterated that strict enforcement of prohibition laws will continue in the district in the coming days IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/over-12-000-litres-of-illicit-liquor-destroyed-in-bihars-gopalganj-662119.html Sat, 21 Feb 2026 14:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/prohibitory-orders-imposed-in-karnatakas-bagalkot-after-stone-pelting-during-shivaji-jayanti-procession-661951.html Bagalkot Feb 20 Prohibitory orders have been imposed in Bagalkot city of Karnataka on Friday following tension triggered by a stonepelting incident during the Shivaji Jayanti procession The incident was reported from the Killa Oni area when the procession was passing in front of a mosqueIn the wake of the incident police have clamped prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita BNSS in Old Bagalkot Navanagar and Vidyagiri localities The restrictions will remain in force until midnight on December 24Under the prohibitory orders gathering and movement of more than four persons in public places have been banned Carrying dangerous weapons engaging in activities that pose a threat to public safety conducting meetings or events without prior permission and staging protests have also been prohibitedPolice have tightened security arrangements across the city Additional security personnel have been deployed near the Panka Mosque surrounding areas and the Kottaleshwara temple to prevent any further untoward incidentsAmid the tension Hindu activists have expressed dissatisfaction over the police not arresting anyone in connection with the stonepelting incident so far They said they would discuss their future course of action and questioned the message being sent if no arrests were made despite the Superintendent of Police sustaining injuries Some activists staged a latenight protest on Thursday following the incident and warned of laying siege to a police station and organising a largescale protest if the accused were not arrestedAccording to authorities miscreants allegedly threw slippers and stones at the procession Superintendent of Police Siddharth Goyal and a Hindu activist sustained injuries in the incident The procession was reportedly set to conclude within five minutes when the incident occurredFollowing the stonepelting some pushcarts mostly belonging to vendors from the minority community were set on fireSpeaking on the incident Bagalkot SP Siddharth Goyal said that situation is under control We are checking videos and verifying from where the stones were thrown We identify them and arrest themAccording to preliminary investigation two stones were thrown when the procession approached a mosque and clarified that only police personnel were hit not members of the public He said two stones struck police personnel and one hit his shoulder he saidHe added that the situation is now under control videos are being examined and those responsible will be arrested after due verification Additional security has been deployed and strict action will be taken against anyone found disturbing peace He also stated that the incident did not appear to be preplanned IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/prohibitory-orders-imposed-in-karnatakas-bagalkot-after-stone-pelting-during-shivaji-jayanti-procession-661951.html Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/sealed-borders-push-dawood-syndicate-to-ramp-up-local-drug-production-661957.html New Delhi Feb 20 With the borders becoming harder to breach Pakistanbased narcotic cartels are relying heavily on locals in India to produce and supply drugs Officials say that reliance is heavy on local manufacturing since it has become harder to smuggle drugs into India through the bordersThe Punjab border which was the preferred route in recent years to smuggle narcotics too has become hard to breach Pakistan has been using drones to bring in the narcotics but now security has been tightened as a result of which the cartels are finding it harder to operateAn Intelligence Bureau official said that the Dawood Syndicate has activated several of its men in India and are asking them to mass produce narcotics locallyDawoodâs men in India are using the opium cultivation belt that already existed in the western districts of Madhya Pradesh and adjoining Rajasthan Today the same belt is used to manufacture MDMAOver the last couple of months several busts have taken place in these belts and investigations have clearly pointed to a Dawood link Investigators say that these cartels have set up massive labs which are capable of producing MDMA in large quantitiesOn February 19 the officers of the Central Bureau of Narcotics CBN bust a drug manufacturing unit in Village Thavalay which falls under Mhow Tehsil Indore district of Madhya Pradesh The CBN seized 43820 kilograms of highquality Methamphetamine or MDMA Over 260 kilograms of chemicals and modern equipment to produce the drugs were also seized during the raidsAn official who was part of the investigation said that the factory that was raided comprised sophisticated modern machinery The laboratory was capable of mass producing meth of very high grade While some part of the narcotics were meant for internal consumption a majority of it was meant to be smuggled out of the country Going by the quality of the drugs it became clear that its was meant more for the international market the official also addedAnother official said that there has been a major push to produce the drug within India and then smuggle it out through the southern borders and the northeastThe Dawood Syndicate felt that it would be better to smuggle out the drug rather than bring it into India Since there is a very tight vigil along the IndiaPakistan borders along the Line of Control LoC and Punjab these cartels are finding it hard to bring in the drugsThe syndicate always had a backup plan in case it would find it hard to bring the drugs through the conventional routes from Afghanistan and Pakistan Huge sums of investments have gone into putting up these labs The focus is extensively on meth since it has a major market abroadThe Dawood gang has directed Salim Dola to oversee the operations in India Dola who is believed to be operating from Turkey has been pumping the money to fund these labs which have been raised in Pakistan and DubaiHe also has activated his networks in Mumbai and Gujarat to oversee drug production in states such as Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan These states have been a major opium cultivation hub for long and hence Dola decided to tap into the old network and mass produce drugs officials sayAnother official said that these units in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan do not operate in isolation They are linked to networks in Maharashtra and Rajasthan In most cases it was found that the chemicals to mass produce the drugs had been routed in from Thane and Bhiwandi in Maharashtra The chemicals are sent to the labs in Madhya Pradesh by road following which the production beginsSalim Dola who oversees the local operation has pumped in crores to set up these labs In these labs one would find industrial grade mixing machines chemical reactors and chambers that are temperature controlledAn Intelligence Bureau official said that there are many such labs which are capable of producing meth to the tune of thousands of crores within a month Salim Dola according to the official is likely to try and set up more hubs in various other parts of the countryThe Dsyndicate realises that the agencies are hot on their heels especially when it comes to operations in Madhya Pradesh Efforts are on to find new locations and ensure that the constant flow of highgrade meth does not stop the official also added IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/sealed-borders-push-dawood-syndicate-to-ramp-up-local-drug-production-661957.html Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/private-school-teacher-in-tn-arrested-under-pocso-act-661902.html Chennai Feb 19 A 29yearold teacher employed at a private school in Tamil Nadus Palayamkottai has been arrested on the charges of sexually harassing minor girl students The accused identified as Jobin Solomon had been working at the institution for the past three yearsHe was handling mathematics classes for students in Classes 9 10 and 11The case came to light after complaints surfaced regarding his alleged inappropriate conduct toward girl students both inside and outside the classroomAccording to police sources several students reported that the teacher behaved inappropriately during classroom sessionsThe complaints indicated that his conduct made students uncomfortable over a sustained periodIt was further alleged that he had accessed the phone numbers of girl students through an official academic WhatsApp group created for schoolrelated communicationInvestigators said the accused allegedly used the contact details to send inappropriate messages to students particularly during latenight hoursThe nature of the messages reportedly raised serious concern among parents and school authorities once the issue came to their attentionFollowing preliminary internal verification the school management lodged a formal complaint at the All Women Police Station in PalayamkottaiActing on the complaint the police initiated an inquiry and recorded statements from students and relevant witnessesPolice officials stated that the investigation revealed the alleged harassment had been ongoing for more than three monthsBased on the findings a case was registered against Solomon under relevant sections of the POCSO Act which deals with sexual offences against minorsHe was subsequently arrested and produced before a judicial magistrateThe court remanded him to judicial custody pending further investigationPolice officials reiterated that offences under the POCSO Act are treated with utmost seriousness and urged parents and students to report any inappropriate behaviour without fearFurther investigation is underway to determine the full extent of the allegations and whether additional victims may be involved IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/private-school-teacher-in-tn-arrested-under-pocso-act-661902.html Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/agniveer-allegedly-shoots-himself-dead-in-jammu-661915.html Jammu Feb 19 An Agniveer allegedly shot himself dead with his service rifle at an army camp in JampKâs Jammu on Thursday officials said The 24yearold Agniveer hailing from Uttar Pradesh was on guard duty at the Nagrota garrison when he allegedly took the extreme step around midnightThe soldier died on the spot and his body was shifted to the Government Medical College GMC hospital for postmortemThe reason behind the soldierâs extreme step is yet to be ascertained Police have initiated inquest proceedings in the matter the officials saidThe Agnipath Scheme launched by the Indian government in June 2022 recruits youth aged 175 to 23 years into the Army Navy and Air Force for a fouryear tenure as AgniveersThis shortterm service aims to create a younger more technical and disciplined workforce After four years 25 per cent are permanently absorbed in the permanent cadre based on performance while others receive a Seva Nidhi packageThe total service period is four years including training The salary per month is Rs 30000 in the first year rising to Rs 40000 in the fourth yearOther benefits include Insurance cover of Rs 48 lakh disability compensation and a certificate upon completionThe objective of the scheme is to reduce the average age profile of the armed forces to build a modern techsavvy fighting force and to train youth in military ethos for the futureUpon exit Agniveers receive a taxfree Seva Nidhi package of approximately Rs 1171 lakh including interest IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/agniveer-allegedly-shoots-himself-dead-in-jammu-661915.html Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/i-pac-raid-row-ed-tells-sc-it-has-been-terrorised-in-bengal-661791.html New Delhi Feb 18 IANS The Enforcement Directorate ED told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that it has been terrorised in West Bengal as the apex court adjourned hearing on its plea accusing the state government and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of interfering in recent search operations at the office of political consultancy firm Indian Political Action Committee IPAC and the residence of its cofounder Pratik Jain in KolkatanbspnbspDuring the hearing Additional Solicitor General SV Raju appearing for the federal antimoney laundering agency strongly refuted the submission that the ED had weaponised its powersThe remarks came after senior advocate Siddharth Luthra contended that the ED must justify the weaponisation of its authorityIt ED has not been weaponised it has been terrorised ASG Raju saidAfter Solicitor General Tushar Mehta the Centres secondhighest law officer stated that the ED is likely to file its rejoinder during the day a Bench of Justices Prashant Kumar Mishra and KV Viswanathan posted the matter for further hearing on March 18The hearing was adjourned last week following a request made due to the ill health of senior advocate Kapil SibalDuring the brief hearing SG Mehta representing the ED informed the apex court that he had been apprised about Sibals inability to appearI cant oppose on this ground If it can be kept on 18th February the Centres secondhighest law officer submittedAcceding to the request the Justice Mishraled Bench had deferred the matter for further hearing on February 18The ED has approached the top court seeking directions to register FIRs against Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee the state Director General of Police DGP and the Kolkata Police Commissioner alleging obstruction of lawful duties during the federal agencys simultaneous search operationsIn her counteraffidavit Chief Minister Banerjee has denied all allegations of interference and obstruction asserting that her limited presence on the premises was solely to retrieve confidential and proprietary data belonging to her Trinamool Congress AITCAccording to the affidavit CM Banerjee visited Pratik Jains residence at Loudon Street and IPACs office in Bidhannagar on January 8 2026 after receiving information that sensitive political data of the Trinamool was being accessed during the searches She maintained that the data was vitally linked to the AITCs strategy for the upcoming Legislative Assembly electionThe affidavit stated that when she reached the premises she politely requested the officials of the Enforcement Directorate to be allowed to retrieve the Partys data and the devices they were stored in and files containing prints of the sameIt further claimed that the officers of the Enforcement Directorate present thereat did not object to this request and permitted her to retrieve some of these devices and physical filesAfter she had done so the Answering Respondent CM Banerjee left the premises so as not to inconvenience the officials of the Enforcement Directorate in any way the counter affidavit said adding that the EDs own panchnamas record that the searches continued thereafter and were conducted peacefully and in an orderly mannerCM Banerjee has also argued that neither the Trinamool nor its officials are accused in the alleged coal scam and therefore the ED cannot claim any right to the partys proprietary dataThe counter affidavit has further accused the ED of acting with mala fide intent alleging that the searches were carried out in the runup to the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections and after a prolonged period of inactionIt has questioned the timing of the operations claiming they coincided with IPAC possessing critical documents including a proposed list of candidates for the upcoming pollsAlleging violations of statutory safeguards under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA the affidavit also states that the ED failed to produce any audio or video recordings of the searches This it claimed raises a strong presumption that the searches were clandestine and aimed at accessing confidential political dataEarlier on January 15 the Supreme Court had stayed the FIRs registered by the West Bengal Police against ED officials in connection with the searches and had also directed the preservation of CCTV footage and other digital storage devices containing recordings of the searched premises and the surrounding areasIANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/i-pac-raid-row-ed-tells-sc-it-has-been-terrorised-in-bengal-661791.html Wed, 18 Feb 2026 13:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-bangladeshis-illegally-detained-in-west-bengal-two-accused-held-661757.html Kolkata Feb 17 Two people have been arrested on the charges of illegally detaining two Bangladeshi citizens in the name of getting visas and extorting money in Kolkata said the police on Tuesday Officers of Technocity Police Station conducted a raid on a hotel and rescued two Bangladeshis on MondayTwo individuals including a Bangladeshi citizen have been arrested The police have already started interrogating the two arrestedThe connection of the arrested Bangladeshi citizen with the illegally detained people is also being investigated At the same time it is also being investigated whether there is any dispute regarding the transactionAccording to police sources a few days ago two Bangladeshi citizens Rajiv Laskar and Junaid Mian came to India They came to Kolkata with valid visasAccording to police sources they had planned to go to Turkey from India In a bid to get that visa Rajiv and Junaid talked to a broker named Achintya Kumar PalInvestigators claimed that Bangladeshi citizen Humayun Kabir introduced Achintya Kumar Pal to Rajiv and Junaid After that the two Bangladeshis were called in the name of getting visas Allegedly they were detained there Then three lakh rupees was demanded as ransom The money was also transferred to the kidnappers account from a bank in Bangladesh But even then more money was demandedMeanwhile the police officers came to know about the entire incident through confidential sourcesThe officers of Technocity police station conducted a raid at the hotel and rescued the two Bangladeshi citizensThey arrested Humayun Kabir and Achintya Pal on charges of illegally detaining and forcibly extorting money It is learnt that the two arrested will be produced before the Barasat court in North 24 Parganas district on TuesdayThe police will seek their custody to investigate further on this Efforts are on to find out who else is involved in this said a senior officer of Bidhannagar Police Commissionerate IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-bangladeshis-illegally-detained-in-west-bengal-two-accused-held-661757.html Tue, 17 Feb 2026 15:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/mp-five-held-in-shivpuri-lawyer-murder-case-lawyers-to-observe-symbolic-strike-today-661650.html Shivpuri Madhya Pradesh Feb 15 The police made a major revelation in connection with the murder case of lawyer Sanjay Saxena in Karaira in Madhya Pradeshs Shivpuri district officials said According to the police Kamlesh Sharma and Sunil Sharma were the masterminds who designed and conspired the murder by hiring three sharpshooters for a sum of nearly 10 lakh rupeesMeanwhile the Madhya Pradesh Bar Council has condemned the incident and announced a symbolic strike on MondayThe Madhya Pradesh Bar Council has demanded strict punishment for the accused and has also said that the lawyers will not represent the accused in connection with the murder caseThis decision has also caused a stir across judicial circlesThe state lawyers have decided to stay away from courtrelated work on Monday in protest and have demanded a Advocate Protection ActThe Madhya Pradesh Bar Association have urged the Chief Justice of the High Court to ask registry to tag the cases listed on Monday as not reachedThey also have demanded a compensation of Rs 1 crore to the victim lawyers familyLawyer Sanjay Saxena a resident of nearby Sigdaua village who was leaving home in Karaira in his uniform for court on Saturday afternoon was stopped midway and shotThis incident which took place in broad daylight spread panic throughout the areaWe have arrested five accused in the case and one is still absconding but he will soon be taken under custody Shivpuri Superintendent of Police SP Aman Singh Rathore told media persons on SundayPolice have registered a murder case against teacher Kamlesh Sharma his uncle former Sarpanch Sunil Sharma Neeraj Sharma and Ashish Parihar in connection with the murder of lawyer Sanjay SaxenaThe pistol and bike used in the incident have been seizedPolice are questioning the accused to determine who else was involved in the conspiracyInitial investigations indicate that more than one person may have been involved in the murderSharpshooters failed to escape due to a tight police cordon the SP said adding We have arrested them within 18 hours of the crimePolice have arrested key shooters Papendra Rawat Golu Rawat and their associates Sunil Zahir and Kamlesh after a short encounterPolice are now investigating who provided shelter to the accused locally and whether anyone else provided logistical supportThe investigation revealed that the murder stemmed from a land dispute case which lawyer Sanjay Saxena had wonThe deceased lawyer had contested the 2015 Panchayat elections directly challenging Sunil SharmaPolice say this old rivalry fueled the murder plot the SP said and added that further probe is underwayIn their initial statements family members accused Sunil Sharma and his relatives as well as residents of the village of harbouring a grudge and orchestrating the murder IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/mp-five-held-in-shivpuri-lawyer-murder-case-lawyers-to-observe-symbolic-strike-today-661650.html Mon, 16 Feb 2026 08:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-women-cadres-among-six-militants-held-in-manipur-arms-ied-recovered-661628.html Imphal Feb 15 Security forces on Saturday arrested six hardcore militants including two women cadres belonging to different insurgent outfits from various districts of Manipur police said A police official said the arrested militants are associated with the Peopleâs Liberation Army PLA and its political wing the Revolutionary Peopleâs Front RPF the Kangleipak Communist Party KCP and the Peopleâs Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak PREPAKAccording to the official security forces arrested two active women cadres of the PLA from the IndiaMyanmar border area between Sunrise Ground and Gate No 2 at Moreh in Tengnoupal districtThe two women militants are residents of the Bishnupur district and Imphal West district respectivelyDuring the operations security forces also recovered arms and ammunition from the possession of the arrested extremists the official saidIn a separate operation Manipur Police arrested two individuals involved in a series of mobile phone thefts cyber frauds and related crimes across the Senapati and Imphal West districtsMeanwhile security forces recovered an improvised explosive device IED cylindrical in shape fitted with a pressure mechanism and containing approximately 10 kg of explosives â from the stretch between Sijang a Kuki village and Sanamahi Temple a Meitei place of worship in the vicinity of a Naga village under Churachandpur districtThe IED was safely defused and destroyed by the Bomb Disposal Team in the presence of local leaders and the Churachandpur district policeThe security forces comprising central and state agencies have intensified crackdowns against militants with extensive search operations and area domination drives underway in fringe mixedpopulated and vulnerable areas across various districts of the stateA total of 113 nakas and checkpoints have been set up across Manipur in both valley and hill districts to curb the movement of illegal elements and suspicious vehiclesSecurity forces are also providing escorts to vehicles including trucks carrying essential commodities along the ImphalâJiribam National Highway NH37Strict security arrangements and convoy protection continue in sensitive stretches to ensure the safe movement of trafficThe Manipur Police have urged the public not to believe rumours or unverified content circulating on social media and cautioned against fake videos and audio clipsâThe authenticity of any circulating video or audio can be verified through the Central Control Room Uploading or sharing fake or misleading content on social media will invite legal actionâ a police statement warned IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-women-cadres-among-six-militants-held-in-manipur-arms-ied-recovered-661628.html Sun, 15 Feb 2026 08:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/kolkata-girl-commits-suicide-after-not-faring-well-in-maths-exam-661620.html Kolkata Feb 14 A secondary Madhyamik examination student died by allegedly committing suicide in the Topsia area of Kolkata the police said on Saturday The girl committed suicide by hanging herself with a veil after her Mathematics examination did not go wellAccording to police sources the body of the minor was recovered from her house on Thursday night The family of the deceased girl claims that she was depressed since the math exam which she took on the same day The police have registered a case of unnatural death and started investigating the entire incidentThe secondary exams ended on February 12 The family of the deceased girl said that although the rest of the exams were good she was worried about the math exam The family claimed that the girl was suffering from depression The family became suspicious when she did not respond for a long time on Thursday night The relatives of the deceased entered the house and found the girl hanging from ceiling Thegirl was rushed to the National Medical College and Hospital where the doctors declared her dead The body has been sent for autopsyUpon receiving the news of the incident the officers from Topsia police station reached the spot It was learnt that no suicide note was found near the body of the deceased girlAccording to the police the secondary school student was a resident of a multistorey building in Mahendra Roy Lane under Topsia police station Her father mother sister and grandmother were at home when the incident occurred On Thursday both her parents left Her grandmother and sister were in the same room The student entered the next room and locked the door from inside Neither her sister nor her grandmother called out to herAfter returning home in the evening her parents checked on her eldest daughter Then they saw that she had locked the door from inside They repeatedly knocked on the door and called out When she did not respond for a long time suspicion arose The students parents were shocked when they entered the room They saw the body of the secondary school student hanging from the ceiling fan with a veil around her neck a senior Kolkata Police official said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/kolkata-girl-commits-suicide-after-not-faring-well-in-maths-exam-661620.html Sat, 14 Feb 2026 16:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/rajasthan-four-labourers-die-after-drinking-acid-mistaking-it-for-alcohol-661508.html Jaipur Feb 13 Four labourers including three women died after consuming acid mistaking it for alcohol in Aloli village of Rajasthans Bhilwara district police said on Friday According to initial reports the victims were hired as labourers to clean the wedding venue Bottles containing acid kept for cleaning purposes were reportedly stored at the siteThe labourers allegedly mistook the liquid for alcohol and consumed it leading to a fatal accidentThe deceased have been identified as Badami 60 wife of Janaki Lal Jamni 60 son of Shankar Kanjar Ratan 42 son of Mishri Lal Kanjar and his wife Sushila 40Another labourer Sanu 22 son of Pappu Lal Kanjar who consumed acid is undergoing treatment in critical conditionPolice said the victimsâ health deteriorated rapidly within minutes of consuming the acid They were immediately rushed to Gangapur Hospital where three of them were declared dead during treatment Two others were referred to Bhilwara for advanced treatment where one more person diedThe remaining victim is currently under intensive medical care The incident created panic and chaos at the wedding venue Family members guests and staff were shocked as the labourers suddenly fell ill Authorities were informed and police reached the spot to investigate Police officials said bottles containing acid were stored at the venue for cleaning purposesPreliminary investigation suggests the workers consumed the liquid under the mistaken belief that it was alcohol The police are probing how the hazardous substance was stored and whether safety protocols were followedThe bodies have been sent for postmortem examination and further investigation is underwayAuthorities have urged event organisers and contractors to strictly follow safety guidelines and keep hazardous chemicals away from workers and guests IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/rajasthan-four-labourers-die-after-drinking-acid-mistaking-it-for-alcohol-661508.html Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/fda-clerk-caught-at-mantralaya-by-acb-accepting-bribe-of-rs-35-000-661518.html Mumbai Feb 13 The Anti Corruption Bureau ACB caught red handed a clerk working in the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration FDA while allegedly accepting a Rs 35000 bribe at the state secretariat Mantralaya The ACB official confirmed this development on Friday The Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshwardhan Sapkal claimed that the clerk Rajendra Dherange was arrested in a Cabinet ministers office and the incident highlighted what he called ârampant corruptionâ under the BJPled governmentHowever the ACB official clarified that the clerk Rajendra Dherange was caught while taking a bribe at the FDA office on the second floor of the MantralayaThe clerk had allegedly demanded Rs 50000 from a complainant who wanted his medical licence to be restored the official said After the complainant approached the ACB a trap was laid and Dherange was apprehended while accepting Rs 35000 as part payment inside his office on Thursday evening said the officialA case was registered against him under the Prevention of Corruption Act and a probe was on the official saidSapkal demanded that the Chief Minister should take serious note and remove the bribe taking ministerâShocking information has come to light that the ACB has laid a trap in the office of a Cabinet Minister in the Mantralaya and taken a corrupt officer into custody Once again it has become clear that open bribery and commissiontaking is rampant in the Mantralaya during the tenure of the highly corrupt Mahayuti governmentA situation has arisen where the peoples work does not get done without money â this is an extremely serious matter The Chief Minister should take note of the related case inform the public and remove the bribetaking minister from the postâ he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/fda-clerk-caught-at-mantralaya-by-acb-accepting-bribe-of-rs-35-000-661518.html Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/kerala-hc-orders-continued-probe-into-death-of-deported-indian-citizen-661467.html Kochi Feb 11 The Kerala High Court on Wednesday refused to close the habeas corpus petition filed in connection with the disappearance and death of Suraj Lama an Indian citizen deported from Kuwait A division bench of Justice Devan Ramachandran and Justice MB Snehalatha directed the Special Investigation Team SIT to continue its probeThe court said the entire sequence of events from Lamaâs arrival in India to the recovery of his body must be examined and properly documentedLama was deported from Kuwait and sent to Kochi under official ordersThe court noted that he appeared vulnerable and may have had cognitive or other impairments Despite this he was cleared by immigration and airport authorities and allowed to leave the airport without assistanceAfter a missing complaint was filed police took him into protective custody and admitted him to Kalamassery Medical College HospitalHe was later discharged as doctors reportedly found no apparent medical issuesSubsequently a body was recovered from KalamasseryA forensic report confirmed it was LamaThe Government Pleader informed the court that an interim postmortem report dated December 1 2025 stated that the cause of death could not be determined due to advanced decompositionThe court observed that the case remains wide open as the cause of death is still unknownIt said the petition cannot be closed merely because the body has been identifiedThe bench directed the investigating officer to produce the missing case file and the postmortem reportIt also asked the SIT led by the City Police Commissioner or an officer of equivalent rank to continue the investigationThe court noted allegations of lapses at multiple stages including immigration clearance police handling and medical careIt also recorded the petitionerâs claim that the possibility of murder cannot be ruled outWe are not investigating the murder We are investigating the sequence until the body was found the court clarifiedThe matter has been posted for hearing after three weeks IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/kerala-hc-orders-continued-probe-into-death-of-deported-indian-citizen-661467.html Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/most-shocking-and-disappointing-sc-cancels-bail-of-husband-accused-in-dowry-death-case-661476.html New Delhi Feb 12 IANS The Supreme Court has set aside a bail order granted by the Allahabad High Court to a man accused in a dowry death case terming it as one of the most shocking and disappointing orders it has come across in recent timesnbspA Bench of Justices JB Pardiwala and KV Viswanathan allowed the appeal filed by the father of the deceased woman and directed the accused the husband of the deceased to immediately surrender before the trial court and be sent to judicial custodynbspThe dowry death case was registered at Kotwali Bhinga Police Station in Uttar Pradeshs Shrawasti district for offences under Sections 85 and 802 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 and Sections 3 and 4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act 1961nbspAs per the prosecution the deceased woman aged about 22 years was married to the accused on March 1 2025 and died within three months of her marriage under mysterious circumstances at her matrimonial homenbspThe FIR lodged by her father alleged that despite giving Rs 35 lakh in cash and other dowry articles at the time of marriage the accused and his family were dissatisfied and demanded a fourwheeler as additional dowry It further alleged that the woman was subjected to physical and mental harassment and was found dead on April 25 2025 with injury marks on her neck The postmortem report revealed that the cause of death was asphyxia due to strangulationnbspExpressing strong disapproval of the Allahabad High Courts approach the apex court said The impugned order is one of the most shocking and disappointing orders that we have come across over a period of timenbspThe Justice Pardiwalaled Bench observed that the Allahabad High Court while granting bail had merely recorded the submissions of the defence counsel and granted bail on the ground that the accused was in jail since April 27 2025 and had no criminal historynbspWe fail to understand on plain reading of the impugned order as to what the High Court is trying to convey What weighed with the High Court in exercising its discretion in favour of the accused for the purpose of grant of bail in a very serious crime like dowry death the order saidnbspThe Supreme Court stressed that the Allahabad High Court ought to have considered several crucial factors including the nature of the alleged crime the punishment prescribed under the BNS 2023 the marital relationship between the accused and the deceased the place of occurrence and the postmortem findings indicating death by strangulationnbspThe impugned order has led to a travesty of justice the Justice Pardiwalaled Bench said adding that it was unsustainable in lawnbspWhile clarifying that it was not expressing any opinion on the merits of the case as the trial is in progress the apex court directed the accused to surrender immediately before the trial court and ordered that he be sent to judicial custody upon surrenderIt further directed the trial court to proceed with the case expeditiously and clarified that the innocence or guilt of the accused would be determined on the basis of evidence led during the trial The bench further directed the top court registry to forward a copy of the order to the Registrar General of the Allahabad High Court who shall place it before the Chief Justice of the High Court for appropriate considerationnbspIANSnbsp https://dailyworld.in/crime/most-shocking-and-disappointing-sc-cancels-bail-of-husband-accused-in-dowry-death-case-661476.html Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/tobacco-barons-son-arrested-in-kanpur-lamborghini-crash-case--661477.html Kanpur Feb 12 Shivam Mishra son of local tobacco baron K K Mishra was arrested on Thursday in connection with the highprofile Lamborghini crash that left several people injured on the VIP Road earlier this week the city police chief saidnbspThe action came a day after a man claimed that he and not Mishra was driving the car at the time of the incident and went to the local court to surrender himselfnbspThe court however rejected his surrender plea after the police maintained its stand that it had evidence to establish Mishra was behind the wheelHe Mishra has been arrested and will be presented before the court Commissioner of Police Raghubir Lal told Agency earlier in the daynbspIn the runup to his arrest Mishra had been in a hospital in Delhi where he was undergoing treatment for a medical condition his family claimed an official said requesting anonymitynbspThe 35yearold was immediately taken to Kanpur to be produced before a court the official addednbspDeputy Commissioner of Police Central Atul Srivastava told the agency that the policenbsp arrested Mishra acting on specific inputs that he had arrived in KanpurnbspAs many as 5 police teams were formed to trace and arrest Mishra as he was not cooperating with the investigation and repeatedly failed to appear before the police for questioning the DCP saidnbspThe police produced him before ACJM court around 10 am seeking 14 days judicial custody officials saidnbspAfter preliminary questioning Mishra was produced before the court of the Additional Civil Judge Senior Division DCP addednbspEarlier a police officer told agency on anonymity condition that Mishra was arrested from a hospital without specifying the location and in his later version he said that the arrest was made in Kanpur after police received information that the accused had come to the city for undisclosed reasonsnbspnbspDistrict Government Counsel Crime Dileep Awasthi told agenct that the prosecution presented its case before the court presided over by Amit Singh while the defence sought bail for the accusednbspArguments from both sides have concluded and the court is likely to pronounce its order later in the day on whether Mishra will be granted bail or sent to judicial custodynbspLamborghini Revuelto an Italian luxury sports car worth over Rs 10 crore rammed into pedestrians and vehicles in the upscale Gwaltoli area around 3 pm on Sundaynbsp nbspMohd Taufeeq 18 an erickshaw driver injured in the crash lodged a complaint in the matter However counsel for the accused later claimed that Taufeeq was not keen on pursuing legal actionnbspThe police said that their preliminary probe supported by CCTV footage and eyewitness accounts indicated that the car was speeding before the collisionnbspVideos circulating on social media appear to show private security personnel pulling a man believed to be Mishra out of the drivers seat immediately after the crash and then taking him away in another SUVnbspThe police had initially listed an unidentified driver in the First Information Report FIR as accused but later amended it to name Shivam Mishra after preliminary evidence emergedIn a hearing on Wednesday a local court rejected the surrender application of an individual named Mohan Lal who claimed he was driving the car at the time of the crash on the grounds that his name was not in the FIR and evidence points to Mishra as the drivernbspWhile the police have stood by their findings Mishras father and his counsel have maintained that he was not driving the Lamborghini at the time of the accidentThey claimed that a hired driver was at the wheel and that Mishra was unwell and suffered a medical episode during the ride a condition his family says could have contributed to the mishapnbspMishras father also alleged that the car had experienced a technical issue prior to the crash These assertions are expected to be examined as part of the ongoing investigation and potential medical and forensic evaluations according to officialsnbspThe highprofile case has drawn intense public scrutiny nationwide with many on social media alleging preferential treatment and delayed action by law enforcement following the crashnbspAgencies https://dailyworld.in/crime/tobacco-barons-son-arrested-in-kanpur-lamborghini-crash-case--661477.html Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/notorious-criminal-arrested-after-encounter-with-police-in-patna-661431.html Patna Feb 11 An encounter between the Bihar Police Special Task Force STF and a notorious criminal took place early Wednesday morning in the Alamganj police station area of Patna City The operation was jointly carried out by Patna Police and the STFThe injured criminal has been identified as Rajiv Kumar alias Surya Don a resident of the Khajekala police station areaHe was shot in the leg during the encounter and was immediately admitted to a city hospital for treatmentAccording to City SP East Parichay Kumar Rajiv Kumar has more than two dozen criminal cases registered against him including serious offencesSP Kumar said that police received specific information on Wednesday morning that Rajiv Kumar was heading towards the Gaighat area to extort moneyActing on the tipoff Patna Police with support from the STF reached the area and laid a siege near the Gaighat bridgeâAs soon as the police team tried to arrest him the accused opened fire The police retaliated in selfdefence during which he was shot in the legâ the City SP said Rajiv fell to the ground after being hit and was subsequently apprehendedPolice recovered one countrymade pistol one live cartridge and one spent bullet shell from the spotFurther investigation is underway to identify his associates and verify his involvement in other criminal casesThe encounter created panic in the surrounding area for some time However police officials appealed to residents to remain calm Security has been tightened and an intensive search operation has been launched in nearby localities Patna Police were making efforts to identify and arrest the members of his gangPolice officials said the action was part of the ongoing âOperation Langdaâ under which armed criminals involved in murder robbery extortion and Arms Act cases are being targetedDuring such operations police fire only in selfdefence when criminals open fire to evade arrest IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/notorious-criminal-arrested-after-encounter-with-police-in-patna-661431.html Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/sc-asks-calcutta-hc-to-examine-nias-invocation-of-uapa-in-beldanga-violence-case-661448.html New Delhi Feb 11 IANS The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Calcutta High Court to independently examine whether the invocation of provisions of the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act UAPA by the National Investigation Agency NIA was justified in connection with the recent violence at Beldanga in West Bengals Murshidabad districtnbspA Bench of Chief Justice of India CJI Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi was hearing a petition filed by the West Bengal government challenging the Calcutta High Court order which had granted liberty to the Union government to consider an NIA probe into the Beldanga violence along with the subsequent notification by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs entrusting the probe to the antiterror agencynbspDismissing the state governments plea the apex court directed the NIA to submit its status report whether postinvestigation or during the course of investigation before the Calcutta High Court in a sealed cover indicating whether a prima facie case under the UAPA was made out on the basis of material gatherednbspSince there are only passing observations in the impugned order of the High Court without any definite opinion in relation to the attraction of the UAPA we request the High Court to consider the status report of the NIA independently and issue consequential directions the CJI Kantled Bench orderednbspThe apex court clarified that it has not expressed any opinion on the merits of the matter and directed that the West Bengal governments plea be heard by a Division Bench headed by the Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court before whom a related petition is already pendingnbspDuring the hearing the CJI Kantled Bench orally questioned the basis on which the NIA had invoked the UAPA while registering the FIR in the matternbspWithout looking into documents you have said Section 15 UAPA is justified The case diary was not placed before you This is a predecisional conclusion arrived at it observednbspThe Supreme Court cautioned that every emotional outburst cannot be packaged as a threat to economic securitynbspSenior advocate Kalyan Banerjee appearing for the West Bengal government submitted that no scheduled offence under the NIA Act had been committed to warrant the Central agencys interventionnbspHe argued that the West Bengal Police had already registered FIRs and made arrests in connection with the violence and questioned how the offence of terrorism under Section 151 of the UAPA was attracted particularly in the absence of explosivesnbspAt this the CJI Kantled Bench remarked that these submissions could be made before the Calcutta High Court while seeking reconsideration of the earlier ordernbspAdditional Solicitor General ASG SV Raju representing the Centre informed the apex court that the Union Ministry of Home Affairs had on January 28 directed the NIA to take over the investigationnbspThe Centres law officer argued that the incident occurred near the Bangladesh border involved the use of deadly weapons and raised concerns relating to national security This is a porous border near Bangladesh There was violence and deadly weapons were used We are doing an independent investigation They are not handing over probe papers to us Please direct them to do so ASG Raju submitted alleging noncooperation by the West Bengal PolicenbspThe Supreme Court observed that while the state government had challenged an order giving liberty to the Centre to entrust the probe to the NIA the question whether the antiterror agencys invocation of UAPA provisions was justified would have to be assessed by the Calcutta High Court upon perusal of the material placed before itnbspIn an order passed on January 20 a Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court headed by Chief Justice Sujoy Paul had granted liberty to the Union government to order an NIA probe into the violence and that prevailed for two days in Beldanga a minoritydominated area of Murshidabad district following protests over the alleged murder of a migrant worker in JharkhandnbspActing on a public interest litigation PIL filed by the Leader of Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly Suvendu Adhikari the Calcutta High Court also directed the deployment of Central Armed Police Forces CAPF in the troubled area till normalcy was restored Subsequently the Union Ministry of Home Affairs handed over the probe to the NIA prompting the West Bengal government to move the Supreme CourtnbspIANSnbsp https://dailyworld.in/crime/sc-asks-calcutta-hc-to-examine-nias-invocation-of-uapa-in-beldanga-violence-case-661448.html Wed, 11 Feb 2026 14:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/nothing-alarming-sonam-wangchuk-cannot-be-released-on-medical-grounds-centre-tells-sc--661451.html New Delhi Feb 11 IANS The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that Ladakhbased social activist Sonam Wangchuk who is under preventive detention under the National Security Act NSA is fit hale and hearty and cannot be released on health groundsnbspAppearing for the Union government Solicitor General SG Tushar Mehta submitted before a Bench of Justices Aravind Kumar and Prasanna B Varale that Wangchuks medical condition has been periodically reviewed and there was nothing alarming warranting his releasenbspOpposing any relaxation on medical grounds SG Mehta told the apex court It will not be possible to release him on health grounds It may not be desirable either We have given utmost considerationnbspnbspWe have examined his health periodically 24 times He is fit hale and hearty He had some digestive issues he is being treated There is nothing to worry about nothing alarming We cannot make exceptions like this added the Centres secondhighest law officernbspThe submissions were made during the hearing of a habeas corpus petition filed by Dr Gitanjali J Angmo challenging her husbands detention under the NSA as illegal and an arbitrary exercise violating his fundamental rightsnbspnbspIn an earlier hearing the Supreme Court had orally asked the Union government to reconsider the continued preventive detention of Wangchuk particularly in view of his not very good health and advancing agenbspThe Justice Kumarled Bench had observed that Wangchuk has been in custody since September 26 2025 and suggested that the government give it a thought on whether his detention needed to continuenbspEarlier this week the top court had cautioned against granting further adjournments in the matter and had declined a request for more time from the governments law officer Directed that the matter be listed for hearing at 2 pm on Wednesday it had told Additional Solicitor General ASG KM Nataraj You must understand it is a habeas corpus matternbspIANSnbsp https://dailyworld.in/crime/nothing-alarming-sonam-wangchuk-cannot-be-released-on-medical-grounds-centre-tells-sc--661451.html Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/woman-with-special-needs-allegedly-raped-by-neighbour-in-bengals-baduria-661258.html Kolkata Feb 9 A neighbour has been accused of raping a young woman with special needs in West Bengalâs Baduria area of North 24 Parganas district police said on Monday The incident triggered shock and outrage among locals in the area The police said the incident took place on Sunday night The police are searching for the absconding accused The incident took place in Chandipur village panchayat under the Baduria police station areaAccording to locals on Sunday night the young woman with special needs was sitting on the verandah of her house The accused neighbour who is over 50 years old was passing by her at that time Seeing her sitting alone he lured her away by offering her food Then he took her to a nearby gourd garden It is alleged that he then raped the young woman and fled the spotMeanwhile family members grew worried when the girl did not return home late at night and began searching for herThey also went to the gourd garden where they found the victim lying unconscious After regaining consciousness she narrated the ordeal and gave details of the incident They then approached the Baduria police station and filed a rape complaint against the accused neighbour The victims medical examination has already been conductedA senior officer of Basirhat Police District said The accused is absconding The police are searching for him A case has been registered against the accused We are investigating the matter thoroughly and with utmost seriousnessThe victims sisterinlaw told local reporters He lured her to the garden by offering her food He also threatened to kill her if she spoke up He committed this heinous act after taking her to the gourd garden We want strong punishment for the accused He should be hanged We want justice for her IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/woman-with-special-needs-allegedly-raped-by-neighbour-in-bengals-baduria-661258.html Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bomb-threats-in-two-patna-courts-probe-on-661279.html Patna Feb 9 Widespread panic gripped Patna on Monday after the district court located at the Sabji Bagh area received a bomb threat Later in the day another threat was reported at the Civil Court located at Gai Ghat in Patna as wellFollowing the threats both the court premises were immediately evacuated and police teams rushed to the spotsBomb disposal squads dog squads and security agencies launched intensive searches in these two court premisesAccording to officials the threat at the Gai Ghat Civil Court was received directly on a judgeâs mobile phone raising serious security concernsEarly in the morning information emerged that Parliament House and around nine schools in Delhi had received threatening emails warning of bomb explosionsSources said the emails sent to Delhi schools and Parliament contained objectionable and provocative languageOne such email reportedly stated âDelhi will become Khalistan Punjab is Khalistan In memory of Afzal GuruâThe email further claimed that a bomb would explode inside Parliament at 111 pm on February 13Security agencies have noted that February 13 holds symbolic significance as the 2001 Parliament attack also took place on the 13th of December heightening concern over the threatâs intentFollowing the threats security was intensified at Parliament courts and educational institutions and students were sent home from affected schoolsPolice and intelligence agencies launched coordinated investigations to trace the origin of the emails and phone threatsOfficials have not yet confirmed whether the threats are hoaxes or linked to any organised group but authorities say no risk is being taken lightlyThe situation remains under close watch as central and state security agencies continue their probeEarlier on January 8 the Patna civil court received a bomb threat via email triggering panicBomb threats were received at the Siwan Muzaffarpur Samastipur and Bhagalpur Civil Courts on January 28 IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bomb-threats-in-two-patna-courts-probe-on-661279.html Tue, 10 Feb 2026 03:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/ed-seizes-cryptocurrency-cash-in-illegal-call-centre-case-661315.html Hyderabad Feb 9 The Directorate of Enforcement ED has seized cryptocurrency equivalent to 12000 and Rs 135 lakh unaccounted cash during searches at six locations in Ahmedabad in connection with an investigation into largescale illegal call centre operations involved in cheating foreign nationals mainly citizens of the United States The ED Hyderabad Zonal Office conducted search operations on February 4 under PMLA 2002The Central agency said in a press release on Monday that the investigation was initiated on the basis of FIRs registered by Cyberabad police as well as CBI IOD New Delhi relating to organised cyber fraud and impersonationED investigation revealed illegal call centres were established and operated by several accused persons viz Mohammed Ansari alias Mohd Irfan Ansari Akib Gulamrasul Ghanchi Vikas K Kumar Divyang Raval Pradip V Rathod along with their associates Call centres operating from different locations were controlled by the same group using a common technical infrastructure trained manpower call scripts and a centralised moneyhandling mechanism the agency saidInvestigation also revealed that the call centre operators impersonated officials of US Government agencies or representatives of private companies and intimidated victims by falsely alleging nonpayment of loan dues tax liabilities or legal action thereby coercing them into purchasing gift cards or making digital paymentsThe Proceeds of Crime generated in this manner were primarily received through Amazon gift cards and were subsequently redeemed and converted into cryptocurrency including Bitcoin through online platforms such as Paxful and other illegal channels with the involvement of foreign nationals facilitating the conversion and liquidation of the cryptocurrency A small fraction of the Proceeds of Crime was found to have passed through Indian banking channels while the majority was handled through cash and cryptocurrency and encashed through informal channels including hawala operators and local black markets the ED release saidDuring the search operations cryptocurrency equivalent to approximately 12000 was found in the possession of one of the key accused Akib Ghanchi and the same was seized and transferred to EDâs crypto walletFurther unaccounted cash amounting to Rs 135 lakh was also found and seized Searches also led to the recovery and seizure of incriminating documents and digital devices containing crucial data Additionally 31 bank accounts and a bank locker belonging to the accused persons and their entities were frozenThe search operations also revealed that the accused have been engaged in such criminal activities for a considerable period of time and have accumulated substantial assets in their own names as well as the names of their family members and proxies by utilising the Proceeds of CrimeIt was also revealed that the cartel is still actively involved in similar fraudulent activities by adopting the same modus operandiThe ED added that further investigation was under progress IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/ed-seizes-cryptocurrency-cash-in-illegal-call-centre-case-661315.html Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/ed-seizes-rs-262-crore-in-trans-arunachal-highway-compensation-scam-661317.html Itanagar Feb 9 The Enforcement Directorate ED conducted search operations at six residential premises in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA in connection with the TransArunachal Highway land compensation scam an official statement said on Monday The searches were carried out on Friday by the EDâs Itanagar unit at six locations across the two Northeastern states Of these four premises are located in and around Itanagar one at Likhabali near Dibrugarh in Assam and one at Aalo close to the MechukaChina border in Arunachal PradeshAccording to ED the search locations spanned from western to eastern Arunachal Pradesh covering borderadjacent areas and difficult hill terrain including remote and sensitive locations thereby ensuring comprehensive geographic coverage of the investigation the central probe agency saidDuring the search operations the ED seized cash amounting to Rs 262 crore Of this Rs 240 crore was recovered from the residential premises of Likha Maj a private beneficiary and key conduit while Rs 22 lakh was seized from the residence of Tadar Babin another private beneficiaryAdditionally bank balances amounting to approximately Rs 177 crore pertaining to Tadar Babin and Bharat Lingu former District Land Records and Settlement Officer DLRSO Ziro have been frozenThe ED statement said it also recovered incriminating documents and immovable propertyrelated records suspected to have been acquired using misappropriated compensation funds These were seized from the residential premises of Kemo Lollen former Deputy Commissioner Ziro and his family members as well as from Bharat Lingu ExDLRSO Ziro Toko Taje Junior Engineer PWD and Likha Soni private beneficiaryEarlier in the investigation the ED had identified and frozen funds amounting to approximately Rs 395 crore lying in bank accounts fixed deposits and recurring deposits linked to accused persons including accounts connected with Kabak Bhatt Junior Engineer PWD and Ms T amp G EnterprisesThe probe further revealed that fixed deposits aggregating to approximately Rs 175 crore were opened out of government compensation funds without authorisation Interest amounting to approximately Rs 279 crore generated from such deposits was allegedly diverted in violation of financial rules Of this Rs 2157 lakh was transferred to the personal bank account of Kabak BhattThe ED has already filed a charge sheet under the PMLA against Kabak Bhatt before the designated Special Court for the offence of money laundering The investigation pertains to largescale irregularities in the assessment and disbursement of land acquisition compensation under the TransArunachal Highway PotinâBopi stretch from 000 km to 15770 km project undertaken for road upgradation The stretch was administratively divided into Yachuli Ziro and Raga sectorsInvestigators found that although a compensation estimate of about Rs 28940 crore was initially proposed it was later restricted to approximately Rs 188 crore However the disbursement was carried out in a nontransparent manner allegedly enabling wrongful gains to private individualsVerification by the State FactFinding Committee revealed largescale deviations between estimated admissible and actual disbursed compensation In the Yachuli sector against admissible compensation of about Rs 3818 crore payments of approximately Rs 6625 crore were made resulting in excess disbursement of around Rs 28 croreSimilar irregularities and excess disbursements were identified in the Ziro and Raga sectors Overall these irregularities resulted in a wrongful loss of approximately Rs 4498 crore to the government exchequerThe ED stated that proceeds of crime were generated through the creation of fictitious beneficiaries manipulation of assessment records diversion of government funds through unauthorised bank accounts and fixed deposits and routing of funds through private individuals and entitiesEvidence also indicates payment of illegal gratification to public servants and subsequent layering of proceeds of crime through bank accounts investments and acquisition of assets Further investigation is underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/ed-seizes-rs-262-crore-in-trans-arunachal-highway-compensation-scam-661317.html Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/punjab-police-bust-cross-border-arms-amp-narcotics-smuggling-module-five-held-661318.html Chandigarh Feb 9 In an intelligenceled operation Amritsar Commissionerate Police have dismantled a crossborder arms and narcotics smuggling module with the arrest of five operatives and recovered six sophisticated pistols 115 grams of heroin and Rs 1190 lakh in drug money from their possession Punjabs Director General of Police DGP Gaurav Yadav said on Monday Those arrested have been identified as Simaranjeet Singh alias Mannu 24 Gurpreet Singh alias Gopi 20 Sukhraj Singh alias Joga 24 and Sajan Singh alias Gursajan Singh alias Ladda all residents of Roda Wala Kalan village and Molakdeep Singh 23 resident of village Ranike all belonging to Amritsar district The recovered pistols include two 9MM Glock made in Austria one Zigana made in Turkey two 32 bore and one 30 bore along with 10 cartridgesPolice teams have also impounded their car which they were using for smuggling DGP Yadav said preliminary investigation has revealed that the arrested accused were actively linked to a crossborder smuggling network and were receiving arms and narcotics consignments via drones from across the border Further investigation is ongoing to establish linkages in this case he said Sharing operational details Commissioner of Police Amritsar Gurpreet Singh Bhullar said that acting on information regarding crossborder smuggling links police teams have arrested Simranjeet Molakdeep Singh Gurpreet Sukhraj and Sajan along with a car and recovered two 32 bore pistols from their possession During further interrogation additional recoveries were effected leading to the seizure of four more pistols the heroin and the lakh drug money indicating their involvement in organised illegal arms and narcotics activities he said The Police Commissioner said the probe revealed that the arrested accused Simaranjeet Singh Molakdeep Singh and Gurpreet Singh were repeat offenders and were earlier involved in cases under the NDPS Act He said the investigation has also revealed that the accused Simranjeet Singh had remained a truck driver in Dubai Police teams are investigating the financial trail and hawala links of this network he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/punjab-police-bust-cross-border-arms-amp-narcotics-smuggling-module-five-held-661318.html Tue, 10 Feb 2026 04:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/former-rg-kar-official-akhtar-ali-fails-to-surrender-before-court-661340.html Kolkata Feb 9 Days after saying that he would surrender before the Special CBI Court former Deputy Superintendent of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital Akhtar Ali on Monday did not show up at the court Even after the scheduled time of 1100 am there was no sign of himMeanwhile the CBI investigating officers and lawyers waited for Akhtar in the court premises but he was nowhere to be seen After Mondays absence it is not clear whether he will surrender before the court on TuesdayAs the stipulated time for surrender passed without the accused appearing questions about the future course of the case have been raisedOn Saturday Ali had appeared before the same court a day after a special court of the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI issued an arrest warrant against him However as the court closed at 1230 pm that day he could not surrender before the courtAkhtar did not take his lawyer with him even though he went to the court from the hospital on Saturday He also did not inform the court in advance He had promised that he would surrender before the court on MondayI am still sick I was in the hospital I did not have my mobile So I did not know that the court would be closed today I came But bad luck The court has told me to surrender on Monday I will take action accordingly If I get into trouble they will arrest me If they drag me to the court then that will happen he had saidA special court of the CBI on Friday issued an arrest warrant against Akhtar Ali who had been the first whistleblower in the multicrore financial irregularities case in staterun RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata also infamous for the ghastly rape and murder of a woman junior doctor within the hospital premises in August 2024Ali the former Deputy Superintendent of RG Kar was the first one to raise an alarm over the involvement of former and controversial RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh in the financial irregularities case at the staterun medical college and hospitalIn fact based on his petition a Division Bench of the Calcutta High Court ordered a CBI probe into the case of RG Kars financial irregularities Later the Enforcement Directorate ED also started a parallel probe into the matter IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/former-rg-kar-official-akhtar-ali-fails-to-surrender-before-court-661340.html Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/rajasthan-govt-issues-cybersecurity-advisory-warns-against-digital-arrest-and-call-forwarding-scams-661343.html Jaipur Feb 9 The Rajasthan government on Monday issued a comprehensive advisory to create public awareness about cybersecurity and cyber hygiene urging citizens to remain vigilant against rising cases of digital arrest scams and call forwarding frauds government officials said In a digital arrest scam cybercriminals impersonate officials from law enforcement or investigative agencies such as the Police Central Bureau of Investigation CBI Enforcement Directorate ED Narcotics Department or other government bodies Victims are intimidated through phone or video calls and coerced into paying money by threatening fake legal action officials addedFraudsters contact victims via Interactive Voice Response calls phone calls or video calls falsely claiming to be officials from agencies such as the Police CBI ED Federal Bureau of Investigation or the Department of Telecommunications In some cases the fraudsters use fake police station setups uniforms and officiallooking backgrounds to appear credible officials saidVictims are falsely accused of serious offences such as sending narcotics fake passports or illegal SIM cards through courier services for example FedExDHL and make misuse of Aadhaar or bank accounts They online fraudsters also indulge in money laundering or terrorist financing they addedIn certain cases scammers threaten to implicate a family member in an accident or criminal case Victims are often forced to stay continuously on video calls via WhatsApp Skype or similar platforms to prevent them from contacting others Money is then demanded in the name of settlement avoiding arrest keeping the matter out of the media or as fines or verification charges officials saidPolice officials shared important facts saying that no law enforcement agency carries out arrests digitally no government official demands money over phone or video calls and no official investigation is conducted through WhatsApp Skype or Telegram IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/rajasthan-govt-issues-cybersecurity-advisory-warns-against-digital-arrest-and-call-forwarding-scams-661343.html Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/rajasthan-dgp-stresses-tough-action-on-habitual-criminals-drugs-661347.html Jaipur Feb 9 Rajasthan Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar Sharma during his visit to Bhilwara on Monday conducted a comprehensive crime review meeting of the Ajmer Range at the Collectorate Auditorium focusing on crime control pending investigations law and order and the overall effectiveness of policing across all districts of the range Addressing the meeting the DGP said Rajasthan Police has clearly defined priorities and all officers must act with full commitment while keeping these objectives in focusHe emphasised strengthening police patrolling and directed that police visibility be maintained at all times stating that it instils a sense of security among citizens and fear among criminals He instructed officers to further strengthen evening and night patrolling review deployment strategies and ensure proper briefing of deployed personnelTo curb road accidents the DGP directed that road safety campaigns be conducted throughout the yearHe also directed officers to make effective use of provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to conduct financial investigations against organised criminals and to attach illegally acquired properties strictly as per legal proceduresDGP Sharma conducted a pointwise review of cases related to crimes against women and matters under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Prevention of Atrocities ActHe also reviewed the implementation of the Case Officer Scheme action taken under local special laws preparation of electronic evidence under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita arrest of wanted criminals pending investigations and preventive actions taken during 2025 and 2026Immediate corrective measures were ordered wherever deficiencies were noticed during circlewise reviewsThe DGP instructed Investigating Officers IOs and Station House Officers SHOs to maintain regular and continuous followup in pending cases stressing that ensuring speedy justice to victims must remain the highest priority of the policeHe emphasised handling serious crimes with sensitivity impartiality and promptness ensuring effective and resultoriented actionSenior officers of the Ajmer Range briefed the DGP on policing initiatives current crime trends and law and order challenges in their respective districtsDistrictwise reports were presented by SP Bhilwara Dharmendra Singh SP Ajmer Vandita Rana SP Beawar Ratan Singh SP Tonk Rajesh K Meena SP Nagaur Mridul Kachhawa and SP DidwanaâKuchaman Richa TomarThe meeting included detailed discussions on the status of pending cases action taken so far and future action plansThe DGP emphasised fixing accountability in policing ensuring timebound disposal of cases and enhancing vigilance at the field level stating that effective and sensitive policing strengthens public trustThe meeting was attended by ADG Law and Order VK Singh IG Ajmer Range Rajendra Singh and DIG Kunwar Rashtradeep along with all district SPs ASPs Deputy Superintendents of Police SHOs and other senior police officers of the rangeDuring the meeting ADG Law and Order VK Singh also shared suggestions for improved crime control while IG Ajmer Range Rajendra Singh highlighted the overall achievements of the range IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/rajasthan-dgp-stresses-tough-action-on-habitual-criminals-drugs-661347.html Tue, 10 Feb 2026 06:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/lay-down-arms-join-mainstream-of-development-amit-shah-renews-appeal-to-maoists-in-bastar-661227.html RaipurJagdalpur Feb 9 IANS Declaring that the fight against Naxalism is not directed at individuals but focused on ensuring the safety and future of tribal villages Union Home Minister Amit Shah reiterated his call for Maoists to lay down their arms and join the mainstream of developmentnbspHe was addressing a gathering of tribals in Jagdalpur Chhattisgarh on Monday during the concluding ceremony of the Bastar Pandum festivalHe urged those still carrying weapons to surrender assuring them of dignified rehabilitation under the states attractive package which has already encouraged more than 2500 people to renounce violence However he warned that those who plant improvised explosive devices attack villages or destroy schools will face decisive action stressing that violence will be met with firm resistance and that Maoism has brought nothing but destructionHighlighting the remarkable transformation in Bastar HM Shah said the region is now emerging as a shining example before the nationnbspSchools closed for decades have reopened and he pledged that within five years Bastar will become the most developed division in Chhattisgarh By December 27 every village will have electricity mobile connectivity and full access to hospitals colleges post offices and other essential facilities HM Shah told a mass gathering of tribal people of BastarThe government he added will procure all tribal farmers paddy provide free rice gas cylinders and piped water while promoting new opportunities such as adventure tourism homestays canopy walks and glass bridges once Naxalism is eliminatednbspHM Shah announced several major development projects a new 118acre industrial zone an irrigation and 120megawatt power project on the Indravati River the Rs 3500crore RaoghatJagdalpur rail line already underway river interlinking initiatives and vocational training for 90000 youthHe noted the dramatic shift from a curfewlike atmosphere to one filled with smiling faces and vibrant cultural dances at night marking a profound change in Bastars social fabricnbspThe Home Minister emphasised Bastars rich tribal heritage home to communities such as the Abuj Maria Dandami Maria Muria Gond Halba Bhatra Dorla Dhurwa Parja and Gadaba each with unique languages dances like Sur Kasar Rela and Ghotul and traditions preserved since ancient timesHe praised the Bastar Pandum festival for showcasing this culture nationally and announced that topperforming teams in all 12 categories will be invited to Rashtrapati Bhavan to present their art and dine with the President calling it a great honournbspHM Shah also paid tribute to the security forces Chhattisgarh Police DRG CRPF ITBP and BSF who have sacrificed lives and limbs in the fight against NaxalismOn behalf of Bastars tribal communities he expressed deep gratitude and condolences to their families He voiced full confidence that Bastar will be completely free of Naxalism within the stipulated timeframenbspConcluding with a powerful chant of Jai Danteshwari Mai and Vande Mataram HM Shah reaffirmed that Bastars true identity lies not in violence but in its unparalleled art culture music and heritage treasures that are jewels of Indian civilisationIANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/lay-down-arms-join-mainstream-of-development-amit-shah-renews-appeal-to-maoists-in-bastar-661227.html Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/maid-held-for-stealing-jewellery-cash-delhi-police-recover-gold-valued-at-rs-30-lakh-661230.html New Delhi Feb 9 A domestic help was arrested for stealing cash and jewellery worth Rs 30 lakh from the owners house in Delhis Dwarka said police on Monday The accused identified as Jyoti was apprehended by a team from Police Station Dwarka Sector23 and the stolen property was recovered from her possessionPolice said 190 grams of gold jewellery valued at around Rs 30 lakh two silver coins worth about Rs 4000 and Rs 18000 in cash were recovered during the operationAccording to Dwarka District Police the case was registered following a complaint received on February 1 The complainant Amit Lochav son of Ajay Pal Lochav reported that gold jewellery and cash had been stolen from his residence allegedly by his servant JyotiBased on the complaint FIR No 3026 under Section 306 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS was registered at Dwarka Sector23 police station The investigation was entrusted to Head Constable Mukesh No 329DWA raiding team was formed under the supervision of the SHO Dwarka Sector23 police station The team included ASI Karamvir No 227DW Head Constable Mukesh No 329DW HC Anil Kumar No 311DW WASI Bhagwati No 5515D and Constable Alka No 10234DHGActing on inputs from an informer police learned that the suspect was residing in Village Issapur Kheda under Kapashera Police Station Delhi A raid was conducted at her residence during which the stolen gold jewellery articles were recoveredThe recovered items included four gold bangles about 80 grams two gold bangles kada about 50 grams one gold chain about 25 grams one goldplatinum bracelet about 20 grams three gold rings about 18 grams one pair of gold earrings about 5 grams two silver coins about 20 grams and Rs 18000 in cashThe accused Jyoti wife of Nikka a resident of Village Issapur Khera Bamnoli Delhi aged 38 years was arrested in the case Police said the recovered property was seized as per legal procedure IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/maid-held-for-stealing-jewellery-cash-delhi-police-recover-gold-valued-at-rs-30-lakh-661230.html Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/scams-steal-trust-not-just-money-indian-american-community-deliberates-661236.html New Jersey Feb 9 In a modest hall in Maywood New Jersey seniors students and families gathered to confront a growing menace that has quietly reshaped lives across the Indian American community scams that drain savings shatter trust and increasingly pull young people into serious legal trouble The awareness event held on Sunday afternoon marked the public launch of Help Before Scam HBS a community initiative founded by Anil Mangukia aimed at stopping fraud before irreversible damage is done âScams do not steal the money They steal the trust they steal the peace of mind and the family stabilityâ Mangukia told the audience urging families to talk openly about scam tactics and warning signsIn the last year alone dozens of such cases have been reported from across the country with Indian American senior citizens and young students from India becoming victims of such a scam resulting in many of them losing their life savings or ending up in jail Much of the discussion focused on how scammers exploit fear and authority Frances Nicotra a New Jerseybased attorney explained that seniors are often targeted precisely because they are conditioned to be respectful and responsive âThey could sound the sweetest they could be the most charmingâ Nicotra said warning that scammers rely on friendliness and urgency to extract personal informationNicotra stressed that urgency itself should raise suspicion âAnything calling for your personal information threatening an arrest threatening something badâs going to happen to you itâs never that urgent ever under any circumstanceâ she said advising seniors to pause refuse to share details and verify independently before respondingThe event also addressed a disturbing trend involving students particularly international students who are being recruited as couriers in gold and cash scams Speakers warned that offers of quick money often end with arrests and long prison sentences âAnybody offers you that type of money donât ever indulge in thatâ said Harold DâSouza describing such offers as clear red flagsDâSouzaâs remarks carried weight as he recounted his own experience of labour trafficking after arriving legally in the US in 2003 Describing the moment he realised he was trapped he said âIn one second I lost four things I lost my hope I lost my courage I lost my voice and I lost my freedomâAddressing students directly DâSouza warned against shortcuts that promise fast returns âA shortterm pain is a longterm gain but a shortterm gain is a longterm painâ he said adding that easy money schemes can devastate families that have invested heavily in education abroadSpeakers repeatedly emphasised the importance of early reporting and intervention Nicotra urged victims or potential victims to seek help immediately âNine one one is always always the bestâ she said while also advising calls to banks Adult Protective Services and trusted family members if a suspicious call is receivedSeveral speakers acknowledged that law enforcement often arrests lowlevel participants while those directing scams remain hidden Calling scams âa criminal enterpriseâ Nicotra said agencies must push further up the chain to dismantle networks that prey on vulnerable populations rather than recycling arrests at the bottomMangukia said HBS aims to bridge the gap between policing and prevention by spreading practical knowledge within families community centres and student networks âKnowledge is powerâ Nicotra added âIt helps you maintain your agencyâUS authorities have repeatedly warned of rising impersonation and courier scams with billions of dollars lost nationwide in recent years Communitydriven efforts like the HBS initiative reflect a growing recognition that education and vigilance especially within immigrant communities may be the most effective first line of defence against an evolving threat IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/scams-steal-trust-not-just-money-indian-american-community-deliberates-661236.html Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/several-delhi-schools-receive-bomb-threats-cops-launch-probe-661247.html New Delhi Feb 9 Delhi police are investigating threatening emails received by several schools across the city on Monday morning warning of possible bomb attacks Among the institutions named in the emails were Alcon School in East Delhi Bal Bharati School in Rohini Jaspal Convent Mata Jai Kaur School in Ashok Vihar Loreto Convent School in Delhi Cantt Cambridge School in Srinivaspuri Venkateshwar School in Rohini Cambridge School NFC The Indian School in Sadiq Nagar CM School in Rohini DTA School in INA Air Force School on Lodhi Road KR Manglam and the Indian SchoolSchool management first noticed the emails in the morning and immediately alerted authorities Teams from the Delhi Police and the Fire Department visited the schools to assess the threats and conduct preliminary checks So far police officials have reported that no suspects have been identified in connection with the emailsThis marks the latest in the series of similar anonymous threats via emails that have disrupted educational institutions in the DelhiNCR causing widespread alarm and operational chaos According to the Delhi Police all schools mentioned are being thoroughly checked Students and staff have been evacuated as precautionary measure and investigations are ongoing At this stage there is no immediate danger and the public is advised to stay calmThis is not the first time schools in the national capital have received such threats In November last year two schools and three courts in the city received bomb threat emails prompting swift evacuations and security responses Last year a CRPF school in Dwarka and another in Prashant Vihar reportedly came under the radar and also saw minor explosion on their premises The courts which received threatening emails included Saket Court Patiala House Court and Rohini Court IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/several-delhi-schools-receive-bomb-threats-cops-launch-probe-661247.html Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/four-bangladeshi-nationals-arrested-in-mumbai-for-illegal-stay-fake-documents-seized-661192.html New Delhi Feb 8 In a major crackdown on illegal immigration Mumbaiâs Kurar Police have arrested four Bangladeshi nationals for residing unlawfully in the city using forged identity documents The arrests were made following a series of coordinated operations carried out in Malad Eastâs Pathanwadi area police officials said on SundayAccording to the police the operation was initiated after the AntiTerrorism Cell ATC officer attached to Kurar Police Station received specific intelligence inputs about Bangladeshi nationals living illegally in the area and sustaining themselves using fake identities Acting swiftly on the information Kurar Police in coordination with the ATC team conducted joint raids on February 2 4 and 6During the raids four suspects were detained from different locations in Pathanwadi Upon sustained interrogation all four admitted to being Bangladeshi citizens who had entered India without valid travel or immigration documents A preliminary investigation led to the recovery of several documents linked to their Bangladeshi nationality including Bangladesh Permanent Residence Certificates Bangladeshi Citizenship Certificates and Bangladesh National ID cardsThe arrested individuals have been identified as Tahir Jamal Sardar 30 Mohammad Abdul Momin alias Mohammad Latif 52 Nazrul Islam Sher Ali Vishwas 41 and Mohammad Ismail Hak alias Mohammad Tahir Rahman 46 Police said all of them were residing in Malad Eastâs Pathanwadi area and were engaged in various small businesses to sustain themselvesInvestigations revealed that the accused had illegally crossed into Indian territory several years ago and had managed to stay undetected for a prolonged period by using forged or concealed identities Following their arrest legal procedures have been initiated under relevant sections of law pertaining to illegal entry and stay in IndiaSenior Police Inspector Sanjeev Tawade said that based on specific intelligence inputs joint action was carried out by Kurar Police and the ATC leading to the detention of four Bangladeshi nationals and the recovery of documents confirming their citizenshipPolice further confirmed that deportation proceedings to Bangladesh have been initiated and efforts are underway to obtain a Restriction Order from the concerned authorities to ensure their lawful removal from the countryThe entire operation was carried out under the supervision of DCP Mahesh Chimte with Senior PI Sanjeev Tawade leading the groundlevel action The Kurar Policeâs swift and coordinated response is being hailed as a significant success in curbing illegal immigration and strengthening internal security in the western suburbs of MumbaiAuthorities have stated that further investigations are ongoing to determine whether the accused had any local facilitators or links aiding their illegal stay IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/four-bangladeshi-nationals-arrested-in-mumbai-for-illegal-stay-fake-documents-seized-661192.html Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengal-three-more-held-in-golpark-clash-total-number-of-arrests-mounts-to-23-661194.html Kolkata Feb 8 Three more people have been held in connection with the clash between two groups in the Golpark area of Kolkata police said on Sunday With this the number of arrests in this incident has now risen to 23However Biswajit Poddar alias Sona Pappu whom locals claimed was the main accused has been at largeLocals were questioning why Pappu had not yet been arrestedOn Saturday night officers from Rabindra Sarobar police station arrested three young men Sougata Basu Mintu Bhanja and Prabir PramanikSougata and Mintu were residents of the Kasba police station area while Prabir resides in the Rabindra Sarobar area in south KolkataPolice said that investigations revealed that the three were involved in the crime on the night of February 1According to the police the arrested were being questioned to find the whereabouts of Sona Pappu who has gone underground after the incidentLast Sunday a clash broke out between two groups on Kakulia Road in the Golpark under the Rabindra Sarobar police station area in Kolkata In the aftermath of the incident the names of Pappu and his gang repeatedly came up in the reactions of locals A section of the locals alleged that Pappus gang is responsible for instigating the trouble in the areaMeanwhile three FIRs have been registered at the Rabindra Sarobar police station This includes a suo motu case for the attack on a police vehicleAccording to local and police sources the trouble started around 830 pm last week when a clash broke out between two groups during a club picnic at Panchanantala near GolparkA clash broke out between two groups there It is learnt that the conflict was between a group of local businessman Bapi Halder and the Sona Pappu gangBapi is known to the residents as a businessman These locals claimed that Sona Pappus gang is trying to seize control of the area and that is why they are targeting BapiIt is alleged that approximately 100150 miscreants with their faces covered with handkerchiefs attacked the area There were also allegations of firing and hurling crude bombs Sharp weapons were also used in the attackPolice vehicles and locals motorcycles were vandalised on the street Bricks were also thrown at each other That same night the police recovered bullet casings and bomb fragments from the road IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengal-three-more-held-in-golpark-clash-total-number-of-arrests-mounts-to-23-661194.html Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/quacks-clinic-raided-in-telangana-drugs-seized-661196.html Hyderabad Feb 8 Officials of the Drugs Control Administration Telangana raided a quacks clinic in Karimnagar district and seized drugs illegally stocked for sale Shahnawaz Qasim Director General Drugs Control Administration said on Sunday that acting on credible information officials raided the premises of quack Vemula Sai Krishna at Hima Bindu First Aid Centre Gattubuthkur Village Gangadhara MandalSai Krishna was conducting clinical practice without proper qualifications During the raid DCA officials detected 73 varieties of medicines including 19 varieties of physiciansâ samples antibiotics steroids analgesics antihypertensive drugs and antiulcer drugs among others stocked at the premises without a drug licence The DCA officials detected several antibiotics Cefotaxime Cefpodoxime and Cefixime at the clinic during the raid The indiscriminate sale of antibiotics by unqualified persons may have disastrous consequences on public health including the emergence of Antimicrobial Resistance said the Director GeneralShahnawaz Qasim revealed that officials also found steroids at the clinic of the quack Misusing steroids can have serious health consequences including immune system suppression hormonal imbalances muscle and bone weakness cardiovascular problems and psychological effects The indiscriminate use of steroids poses significant risks to public health S Umarani Drugs Inspector Karimnagar carried out the raid under the supervision of Sri K Dass Assistant Director Karimnagar DCA officers lifted the samples for analysisFurther investigation will be carried out and action will be taken as per the law against all offenders The DCA has warned that wholesalersdealers supplying medicines to quacks other unqualified persons and unlicensed shops who are found stocking and selling drugs without a valid drug license shall be liable for penal action under the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 Stringent action shall be initiated against such wholesalersdealers involved in unauthorised and illegal supply chains All wholesalersdealers are mandatorily directed to ensure that medicines are supplied only to entities holding a valid drug license issued by the competent licensing authority It is the responsibility of every wholesalerdealer to verify and maintain records of the validity of drug licenses of recipient establishments before effecting supplies Noncompliance in this regard will attract strict action as per law the DCA Director General saidThe DCA issues drug licenses for the stocking and selling of medicines in accordance with the provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics ActStocking drugs for sale without a drug license is punishable under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act with imprisonment for up to five years IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/quacks-clinic-raided-in-telangana-drugs-seized-661196.html Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/man-arrested-for-sexually-assaulting-minor-in-bengals-narendrapur-661198.html Kolkata Feb 8 The police in Narendrapur of West Bengals South 24 Parganas district have arrested a man on charges of sexually assaulting a minor girl for days after promising to marry her and then threatening her The police said on Sunday that the man identified as Akash Halder was arrested on Saturday night following a complaint by the family of the minorAccording to police sources the accused is a resident of the Narendrapur police station areaAs per the complaint the girls family alleged that the man had promised to marry their daughter and had abused her many times The family also alleged that the girl was threatened with death if she revealed the incident to anyone However the girl narrated the entire matter to her family after she could not tolerate the threatsUpon learning of the matter the family members filed a written complaint at the Narendrapur police station on SaturdayBased on the complaint the police initiated an investigation Following the preliminary investigation the accused was arrested at night He will be produced before the Baruipur court on Sunday The police will seek his custody to investigate the matter furtherThe police said that all aspects of the incident are being examined and necessary legal steps are being taken to ensure the minor gets justiceOn the other hand it was learnt that the accused Akash Halder claimed that he had been falsely implicated in the caseHowever the police have said that the veracity of the allegations will be verified and action will be taken as per the lawThe Investigating officers are refraining from making any final comments on the matter until the probe is complete The accused has been arrested A case has been registered based on the complaint of the minors family Investigation is on said a senior officer of the Baruipur Police District IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/man-arrested-for-sexually-assaulting-minor-in-bengals-narendrapur-661198.html Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/four-arrested-for-assaulting-tourist-in-jampks-doda-661205.html Jammu Feb 8 Four people have been arrested on the charges of assaulting a tourist in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district police said on Sunday Officials said that a written complaint was received at Police Station Bhaderwah from Suresh Kumar of Nagni Bhalra Bhaderwah regarding the assault of a tourist in the area on FridayTaking prompt cognisance of the complaint and to prevent any further escalation or breach of peace the police initiated preventive action under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha SanhitaIn this connection four people Javed Iqbal Owais Ahmed Khursheed Ahmed and Avinash Manhas all from Bhaderwah were detained the officials saidAll the arrested have been produced before the Executive Magistrate Bhaderwah for further legal proceedings as per lawPolice remain steadfast in ensuring the safety and security of tourists and reiterated their firm commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring a safe secure and touristfriendly environmentAny act of disturbing public peace harmony or safety will be dealt with strictly in accordance with the law the officials addedTourism is the mainstay of Jammu and Kashmirs economy being second only to horticultureIn 2025 over 177 crore tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir including 36000 foreigners Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his recent threeday visit to Jammu and Kashmir said the tourists have not been deterred from visiting the union territory despite the worst efforts by the terroristsNotably on April 22 2025 Pakistanbacked terrorists of LashkareTaiba LeT killed 26 innocents including 25 tourists and one local Pony owner in Baisaran meadow of PahalgamThe attack outraged the nation Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave orders to the armed forces to avenge the Pahalgam killings after which the armed forces launched Operation Sindoor and the terrorist infrastructure was targeted deep inside Pakistan and Pakistanoccupied Kashmir IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/four-arrested-for-assaulting-tourist-in-jampks-doda-661205.html Sun, 08 Feb 2026 15:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/mp-ex-badminton-player-now-postmaster-held-for-ladli-lakshmi-fund-scam-661174.html DharBhopal Feb 7 A major financial scam has surfaced at the Head Post Office in Dhar Madhya Pradesh severely eroding public confidence in the postal savings system According to police officials Postmaster Kunal Makwana along with Deputy Postmaster Nirmalsingh Pawar and Postal Assistant Mepalsingh Gundiya allegedly embezzled around 35 lakh rupees from customer depositsThe misappropriated funds include about 6 lakh and 19 thousand rupees from the Ladli Lakshmi Yojana a government scheme aimed at supporting girls and roughly 23 lakh rupees from fixed deposits of post office customers police officials saidIn 2025 according to police the trio reportedly misused 38 National Savings Certificates under the Ladli Lakshmi Yojana worth Rs 619242 and diverted a cheque of Rs 660000 meant for a fixed deposit belonging to ASI Gokul NargeshThey also allegedly misused three other cheques totalling around Rs 23 lakh intended for fixed deposits Accounts were fraudulently opened in the names of 56 other individuals and the cash deposited by these people was pocketed by the accusedA departmental inquiry by the Postal Department confirmed their guilt leading to the suspension of all three A case has been registered at Naogaon police station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita including provisions 316 5 318 4 BNS 2023 420 409 of IPC equivalent to cheating and criminal breach of trustThe complaint was lodged by the Post Office Inspector based on the inquiry findingsKunal Makwana the main accused was a former nationallevel badminton player and Eklavya Awardee who won medals in state and national competitions including the All India Badminton Championships in 1996 1998 and 1999 and represented India internationallyHe secured his government job through the sports quota but is now accused of betraying the trust placed in him by manipulating accounts and withdrawing money for personal useFollowing the complaint police arrested Kunal Makwana from Narmadapuram Formerly Hoshangabad and produced him in court where he was remanded to police custody The other two accused remain absconding with raids ongoing to apprehend themPreliminary investigations indicate the embezzlement stands at approximately Rs 35 lakh though authorities suspect the actual figure could be higher A detailed probe continues examining post office records transaction documents and complaints from affected account holders to uncover the full extent of the fraud IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/mp-ex-badminton-player-now-postmaster-held-for-ladli-lakshmi-fund-scam-661174.html Sat, 07 Feb 2026 17:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/ed-seizes-9-properties-worth-rs-139-crore-of-railway-official-earlier-posted-in-guwahati-661016.html New Delhi Feb 5 In a case related to alleged corruption involving a former Guwahatibased railway official the ED has attached nine residential flats and plots worth Rs 139 crore said an official from the probe agency Visakhapatnam SubZonal Office on Thursday Alladaboina Satish who was earlier employed as Dyputy Chief Engineer Design North Frontier Railway Maligaon Guwahati could not give satisfactory explanation with respect to acquisition of properties in his name in the name of his family membersrelatives and also could not provide any evidencedocumentary proof to show the source of the same said the statement issued by the Directorate of Enforcement ED Visakhapatnam SubZonal OfficeThe statement said the ED has provisionally attached movableimmovable properties having a value of Rs 139 Crore under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA 2002The case is linked to Satish acquiring disproportionate assets in his name and in the name of his family members The attached properties are in the form of nine residential flats and plots as well as three fixed deposits in the name of Alladaboina Satish his wife and his parentsinlaw the ED saidThe probe agency initiated an investigation on the basis of an FIR registered by CBI ACB Visakhapatnam under Sections 132 read with 131e of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 against SatishAs per the chargesheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation in this case Satish had acquired disproportionate assets to the tune of Rs 139 crore which were 8330 per cent in excess of his known sources of income during the check period April 1 2008 to January 24 2016The ED investigation revealed that Satish fraudulently and dishonestly amassed immovable properties disproportionate to the known sources of his incomeThe Proceeds of Crime POC in the form of cash were directly used to acquire immovable properties in his and his family members namesHuge cash deposits were also made in his his wifes and his fatherinlaws bank accounts to camouflage the illicit origin of funds the ED saidThe said POC through bank transfers were also used to acquire immovable properties POC in the form of cash were also handed over to his known person in place of bank transfers to acquire immovable properties the ED said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/ed-seizes-9-properties-worth-rs-139-crore-of-railway-official-earlier-posted-in-guwahati-661016.html Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengal-escort-shortage-delays-court-appearance-of-beldanga-unrest-accused-661020.html Kolkata Feb 5 The accused in the unrest case in Beldanga in Murshidabad district could not be produced before a court in Kolkata on Thursday The National Investigation Agency NIA pointed the finger at the state police in this matter and informed the court that it has not yet received the case diaryThe judge ordered that the accused must be produced in court on February 12On that day the investigating officer of the state police in the Beldanga case must appear in court in person to explain the reasonsAt the same time the Superintendent of Police of Murshidabad district has been directed to submit a detailed report on the matterThe Beldanga unrest case came up for hearing at the Kolkata court on Thursday but the accused could not be producedThey are currently lodged in judicial custody in MurshidabadThe NIA lawyer argued in court âThe jail superintendent has stated that the accused could not be brought to court due to the lack of an escortâThe NIA also said that it has not received the case diaryThe NIA further pointed out that it had informed the jail authorities to provide security and bring the accused to the Kolkata courtThe jail authorities had requested an escort from the state policeFollowing this the jail superintendent informed the agency that the Superintendent of Police had stated that he could not arrange a vehicle and escortTherefore the accused could not be produced in courtThe NIA also said that the investigating officer is unable to proceed with the investigation without the case diaryFollowing this the judge stated that the Superintendent of Police of Murshidabad must submit a detailed reportIt further directed that the investigating officer must also appear in court in person to explain the reasonsThe judge ordered that the accused be produced in court on February 12 and stated that the police must provide an escort on that dayLast month Beldanga in Murshidabad district became the centre of prolonged unrest after the news of the death of Alauddin Sheikh a migrant worker from Murshidabad in Jharkhand reached the areaWhen Alauddinâs body arrived on January 16 local people took to the streetsProtests erupted against the deaths of migrant workers from West Bengal in other statesIn protest against his death demonstrators blocked the national highway on January 16They burnt tyres and staged demonstrationsTrain services on the SealdahLalgola route were also disrupted by the protestsA female journalist was attacked in Beldanga that dayAlthough the police cleared the protests on the first day Beldanga became tense again from the next morningThe police later claimed in court that the first dayâs protest in Beldanga was somewhat spontaneous but the unrest on the second day was plannedA total of 36 people including an AIMIM leader were arrested in connection with their alleged involvement in the unrestThe High Court had stated that if the Central government wished it could have the National Investigation Agency investigate the Beldanga incidentThe state could also request additional forces from the Central government if needed to maintain law and orderFollowing this the Ministry of Home Affairs handed over the investigation to the central agency IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengal-escort-shortage-delays-court-appearance-of-beldanga-unrest-accused-661020.html Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/odisha-hardcore-woman-maoist-surrenders-in-koraput-police-announce-lwe-free-status-661022.html Bhubaneswar Feb 5 A hardcore underground woman cadre of the banned CPI Maoist organisation on Thursday surrendered before the Koraput police in Odisha The surrendered woman Maoist identified as Mamata Podiami alias Mamita and Soni is a resident of Bijapur district in neighbouring Chhattisgarh She was an ACM Area Committee Memberranked cadre of the CPI MaoistWith the surrender of Mamata the Odisha Police on Thursday declared Koraput district one of the worstaffected districts of LeftWing Extremism LWE in the state as NaxalfreeThe surrender took place in the presence of senior officials of the Odisha Police and the Border Security Force at Jeypore in KoraputDuring the surrender the ACM cadre of CPI Maoist also laid down one SLR along with 10 live rounds of ammunitionâA day after Malkangiri district was declared Naxalfree we are today declaring Koraput district Naxalfree following the surrenderâ said Kanwar Vishal Singh DIG South Western Range KoraputMamata is also involved in many incidents of exchange of fire EoF antigovernment and antinational activities in the bordering areas of Odisha and Chhattisgarh whose verification is going onSpeaking to media persons he further stated that as per the Odisha governmentâs rehabilitation policy the surrendered woman ACM cadre Maoist will get Rs 550 lakh another Rs 165 lakh for surrendering along with the SLR rifle along with several other financial and related rewardsIt is worth noting that one hardcore ACMrank CPI Maoist cadre Sukhram Markam alias Suresh and Yogesh of Sukma district in Chhattisgarh surrendered before the Malkangiri Police in Odisha on WednesdayâThis surrender of the operational and ideological CPI Maoist leader marks a final blow to CPI Maoist cadres in Malkangiri making the Malkangiri district Naxalfreeâ the Malkangiri Police announced on WednesdayIn December last year Union Home Minister Amit Shah had earlier announced that Odisha stands at the threshold of becoming completely free from LWEThe government is resolved to eliminate LWE from the country before March 31 2026 IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/odisha-hardcore-woman-maoist-surrenders-in-koraput-police-announce-lwe-free-status-661022.html Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/no-gang-rape-at-medaram-jatara-finds-preliminary-probe-by-ncw-661053.html Hyderabad Feb 5 No gangrape of a minor girl occurred during the recent Sammakka Saralamma Jatara shows the preliminary inquiry by the National Commission for Women NCW The inquiry committee constituted by the NCW to probe the allegations arrived in Mulugu district of Telangana on Thursday afternoonAccording to an official release by the state government the inquiry committee headed by NCW member Delina Khongdup met Collector T S Divakara and Superintendent of Police Ramnath Kekan at the Mulugu CollectorateSubsequently they inspected the area around the Medaram Jatara where the alleged gang rape was believed to have taken placeIt was primarily confirmed that no gang rape incident occurred at the JataraThe inquiry team will submit its final report to the National Commission for Women after receiving a written report from the policeThe Commission on Wednesday constituted an inquiry committee to inquire into the alleged sexual assault of a 13yearold girl during the tribal fair as it took cognisance of reports circulating in the media and on social media platforms regarding the alleged incident Some media reports alleged that the incident involved a case of gang rape purportedly committed by five youths from ChhattisgarhTaking serious note of the matter NCW Chairperson Vijaya Rahatka constituted the committee to inquire into the alleged incident Chaired by NCW member Khongdup it included senior coordinator Kanchan Khattar as a memberIt was also announced that the Committee may also be assisted by an advocate nominated by the District Legal Services Authority DLSA MuluguThe Committee has been mandated to examine the circumstances leading to the alleged incident assess the action taken by the authorities concerned interact with relevant officials and persons to ascertain facts and recommend remedial measures to prevent recurrence of such incidents The Committee will submit its recommendations to the Commission for appropriate action the NCW had saidThousands of devotees attended Sammakka Saralamma Jatara held at Medaram from January 28 to 31The biennial event said to be the largest tribal fair in Asia drew devotees from across Telangana Andhra Pradesh Maharashtra Karnataka Chhattisgarh and other states IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/no-gang-rape-at-medaram-jatara-finds-preliminary-probe-by-ncw-661053.html Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/custodial-death-case-cbi-finds-man-innocent-mother-demands-action-661056.html Madurai Feb 5 The mother of B Ajith Kumar a temporary temple security guard who died following alleged custodial torture last year has demanded the immediate arrest of the woman whose theft complaint led to his detention after the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI concluded that her son was innocent Addressing reporters on Thursday B Malathy said the family had finally received some measure of justice after the CBI informed the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court that Ajith Kumar had not stolen any jewellery However she insisted that those responsible for falsely implicating him must also be held accountable That woman Nikitha should be arrested first We need to know who told her to file such a complaint and why she gave a false report My son was innocent yet he died like a criminal Those five policemen should never come out of jailâ Malathy said breaking down during the press meet The case dates back to June 27 2025 when Nikitha a resident of Thirumangalam visited the Madapuram temple with her elderly mother She allegedly asked Ajith Kumar to help park her vehicle Later that day she lodged a complaint at the Thirubuvanam police station claiming that 10 sovereigns of gold jewellery were missing from a bag inside her car Ajith was subsequently picked up for questioning He later died with the family alleging brutal custodial torture Malathy claimed her son was treated âlike a terroristâ alleging he was hung from a tree beaten and tortured and even denied water âThey used chilli powder and tortured him mercilessly Is there any law that allows thisâ she asked The familyâs counsel said Justice Srimathi has directed the CBI to submit a detailed status report by February 17 The agency has reportedly prepared a 90page chargesheet confirming Ajithâs innocence and examining the role of police officials and the complainant The counsel further alleged that the theft complaint was a âpreplanned fabricationâ meant to extort jewellery Four other youths Naveen Kumar Praveen Kumar Arun and Vinoth were also allegedly detained and assaulted One suffered a ruptured eardrum while another lost his livelihood due to stigma Six police personnel including a driver are currently facing legal proceedings The family has urged the government to provide employment to Ajithâs brother and safer rehabilitation support IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/custodial-death-case-cbi-finds-man-innocent-mother-demands-action-661056.html Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/andhra-pradesh-ed-attaches-property-valued-at-rs-139-crore-in-da-case-661059.html Visakhapatnam Feb 5 The Enforcement Directorate ED on Thursday provisionally attached movable and immovable properties valued at Rs 139 crore in connection with the case of a former Railway officer in disproportionate assets DA case The EDs Visakhapatnam SubZonal Office has provisionally attached the properties under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA 2002Alladaboina Satish allegedly acquired disproportionate assets in his name and in the name of his family membersThe attached properties are in the form of nine residential flats and plots as well as three fixed deposits in the name of Alladaboina Satish his wife and his parentsinlaw the ED said in a statementThe central probe agency initiated an investigation on the basis of an FIR registered by the Visakhapatnam Central Bureau of Investigations CBI AntiCorruption Bureau under Sections 132 read with Section 131e of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1988 against Alladaboina Satish Indian Railway Service of Engineers of 2001 batch the then Deputy Chief EngineerDesign of the North Frontier Railway at Maligaon in Guwahati for acquiring assets in his name and in the name of his family members which was disproportionate assets to his known sources of incomeAs per the charge sheet filed by the CBI in this case Alladaboina Satish had acquired disproportionate to the tune of nearly Rs 139 crore which were 8330 per cent in excess to his known sources of income during the check period from April 1 2008 to January 24 2016The ED investigation said that Alladaboina Satish fraudulently and dishonestly amassed immovable properties disproportionate to the known sources of his incomeThe proceeds of crime POC in the form of cash were directly used to acquire immovable properties in the former Railway officers name and his family members namesHuge cash deposits were also made in Alladaboina Satish his wife and his fatherinlaws bank accounts to camouflage the illicit origin of fundsThe said POC through bank transfers were also used to acquire immovable propertiesThe POC in the form of cash were also handed over to his known person in lieu of bank transfers to acquire immovable propertiesFurther investigation is under progress the ED said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/andhra-pradesh-ed-attaches-property-valued-at-rs-139-crore-in-da-case-661059.html Fri, 06 Feb 2026 01:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/law-and-order-not-being-maintained-in-punjab-says-priyanka-chaturvedi-on-aap-leaders-murder-661068.html New Delhi Feb 6 IANS The murder of Aam Aadmi Party AAP leader Lucky Oberoi in Punjab has triggered sharp political reactions with leaders across parties raising serious concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in the statenbspReacting to the killing Shiv Sena UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi on Friday termed the incident very unfortunate and expressed hope that the Punjab government would take swift and strict actionIt is very unfortunate and I hope that the situation in Punjab which is continuously deteriorating will be addressed Law and order is not being maintained and taking note of this I hope the Chief Minister there will take action and ensure that those responsible are given the strictest possible punishment as soon as possible Chaturvedi told IANSnbspAdding to the criticism Congress MP Dharamvira Gandhi painted a grim picture of the situation in Punjab accusing the AAP government of failing to curb crime and gangsterismLaw and order in Punjab is in a very poor and worrying state Since the Aam Aadmi Party came to power incidents of robberies lootings threats and killings have continued and are increasing day by day Punjab is becoming like Bihar of earlier times Gandhi told IANSnbspHe further alleged that the government has failed to take effective action against criminals This government has failed to prevent gangsterism Instead of taking action it keeps comparing the situation to what happened 70 years ago This is unfortunate and shameful he saidReferring to past highprofile cases Gandhi added A murder like that of Sidhu Moosewala took place and his murderer was interviewed in jail We are deeply concerned about our state Punjab was once known for development and peace but not anymorenbspMeanwhile police provided details of the incident stating that the shooting took place in broad daylight in a busy area of JalandharnbspADCPII Harinder Singh Gill said This morning outside the Model Town Gurdwara in the parking area Lucky Oberoi was shot Two young men on a scooter fired the bullets A short while later Lucky Oberoi died of his injuries An FIR has been registered and the investigation is underwayAccording to officials preliminary information suggests that two bikeborne assailants fired multiple rounds at Oberoi with at least five bullets hitting his body Police said Oberoi was sitting in his car at the time of the attacknbspThe shooting occurred outside a Gurdwara in the crowded Model Town area triggering panic among residents Police teams rushed to the spot cordoned off the area and launched a manhunt to identify the attackers and ascertain the motive behind the killing Security has since been stepped up in the localitynbspParty sources said Oberoi was close to the Cantt constituency incharge Rajwinder Kaur Thiara His wife had earlier contested municipal elections on an AAP ticket but lostIANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/law-and-order-not-being-maintained-in-punjab-says-priyanka-chaturvedi-on-aap-leaders-murder-661068.html Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/cyber-fraud-gang-with-international-links-busted-in-bihars-madhubani-four-arrested-661075.html Patna Feb 6 Police in Biharâs Madhubani district have busted an international cyber fraud gang operating in coordination with fraudsters based abroad Four members of the gang were arrested on Thursday and a large cache of electronic equipment and cash has been seizedDuring the operation police recovered seven SIM boxes 136 mobile phones and SIM cards several electronic devices and Rs 168 lakh in cash along with other equipment used in cyber fraudThe crackdown was carried out based on specific intelligence inputs and involved a coordinated operation by teams from the Intelligence Bureau IB Economic Offences Unit EOU District Intelligence Unit DIU Sashastra Seema Bal SSB Department of Telecommunications DoT Nagar Police Station and Cyber Police StationAccording to Madhubani Superintendent of Police SP Yogendra Kumar the first raid was conducted at a mobile repair centre located near the railway station under the Nagar police station areaSubsequent raids were carried out at the residences of Mandeep Kumar 23 at Tirhut colony Mohammad Ehsan Raushan Kumar and Vikas Kumar and all four were arrestedSP Yogendra Kumar said that Mandeep Kumar with the help of Raushan Kumar was operating an illegal telecom setup from his room at home at Turhut colony in MadhubaniâUsing SIM boxes and telecom devices of private companies he was collaborating with cyber fraudsters based in China Cambodia Thailand Myanmar and other countries through a trunking system to carry out cyber fraudâ the SP saidPolice revealed that the accused were running an illegal telecom exchange through which international Voice over Internet Protocol VOIP calls were converted into local voice calls enabling cybercriminals to cheat people in India while masking their international originsDuring interrogation Mandeep Kumar disclosed that Roshan Kumar had assisted him in supplying seven SIM boxes and SIM cards for which he was paid Rs 800 per SIMThe SIM cards were allegedly obtained in the names of unsuspecting individuals and were destroyed after deactivation to erase digital trailsAll recovered equipment has been seized and a case has been registered against the accused under relevant sections of the lawPolice said further investigation is underway to identify other members of the network and trace financial transactions linked to the international cyber fraud racketMadhubani police has recovered seven SIM boxes several empty SIM cards of VI AIRTEL and JIO 18 mobile phones two TPLink electronic devices two AIRTEL Xstream Fiber routers two TP Link TLR 5408PEAC 25G POE one TP Link charger one USB charging station four mobile motherboards 25 charging cables six computer cables 10 other cables one laptop one SBI debit card one trolley bag and a total of Rs 168000 in cash and other electronic equipment and documents IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/cyber-fraud-gang-with-international-links-busted-in-bihars-madhubani-four-arrested-661075.html Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/pakistan-child-sexual-abuse-rampant-in-online-and-physical-spaces-661005.html Islamabad Feb 5 Child sexual abuse remains rampant in Pakistan especially in online and physical spaces Recently the National Cyber Crimes Investigation Agency of Pakistans Federal Investigation Agency FIA uncovered a major network involved in the sexual exploitation of children through blackmail a report has revealed A prime suspect was arrested as part of the operation uncovering more than 600 obscene videos of children The incident has sparked questions about the proliferation of such depraved people in online spaces â spaces that can be accessed by children and predators an editorial in leading Pakistani daily The Express Tribune detailedWhat measures has the government put in place to ensure the protection of our children Who if anyone is making sure parents are informed enough to know what to look for when trying to protect them What if any conversations are taking place to figure out how to uncover possibly more such networks These are questions every citizen deserves answers to but it seems there are none Child sexual abuse is rampant in Pakistan not just in online spaces but in physical spaces as well When physical traces of sexual crime are rarely caught and prosecuted what hope is there for catching people who can easily hide their identities and locations online it mentioned furtherSome nations in the world have banned social media for minors while others have put digital safety at the center of their curriculum According to the Express Tribune editorial Pakistan needs to implement a practical approach instead of simply depending on individual protectionIn September 2025 a report revealed that Pakistan witnessed a 20 per cent increase in reported Child Sexual Abuse CSA cases between JanuaryJune 2025 compared to the same period in 2024As many as 1956 cases were reported in the first six months of 2025 which included 605 abductions 192 missing children 950 CSA cases and 34 instances of child or compensation marriages according to Sahils Cruel Numbers reportDeeprooted stigma fear of retaliation and entrenched inefficiencies within law enforcement ensure that countless cases remain hidden Families often choose silence over seeking justice knowing that the system designed to protect their children may instead retraumatise them a report in Greek City Times detailed while citing the data from Islamabadbased Sahil which has been working since 1996 on child protection especially against child sexual abuse in PakistanThe reasons behind the reported surge are multifaceted Part of the increase stems from improved reporting mechanisms and awareness campaigns led by NGOs such as Sahil and VoicePKnet alongside heightened media attention that encourages families to come forward Yet these improvements in visibility do not fully explain the rising prevalence of abuse Socioeconomic pressures â including rising inflation unemployment and pervasive poverty â have rendered children in lowincome households particularly vulnerable These vulnerabilities are compounded by digital exposure as children encounter predatory threats on social media and other online platforms it added IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/pakistan-child-sexual-abuse-rampant-in-online-and-physical-spaces-661005.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/illegal-foreign-liquor-valued-at-rs-8566-lakh-seized-in-gujarat-660816.html Surendranagar Feb 4 The Local Crime Branch LCB of Surendranagar Police has seized a large consignment of illegal foreign liquor worth Rs 8566 lakh from a truck parked along the ChotilaâSayla National Highway officials said on Wednesday The liquor was being transported concealed beneath fertiliser bags and the total value of the seized property including the vehicle and other items has been estimated at Rs 106 croreThe operation followed specific intelligence received by the LCB acting on directions issued by SP Premsukh Delu to step up action against prohibitionrelated offencesThe information indicated that a truck parked in the compound of Gopal Hotel near the Sangani village junction in Chotila taluka was carrying an illegal consignment of liquorDuring routine highway patrolling an LCB team led by the Police Inspector and Police SubInspector J Y Pathan along with personnel conducted a raid at the locationA detailed search of the truck led to the recovery of 11496 bottles of foreign liquor hidden under bags of fertiliserPolice officials said the seized items included foreign liquor bottles valued at Rs 8566800 a truck trailer worth Rs 20 lakh 225 bags of fertiliser valued at Rs 67500 a mobile phone worth Rs 500 and other related materialsThe total value of the seized items was assessed at Rs 10634800Confirming the seizure Delu said the district police were maintaining strict surveillance on highways to curb illegal liquor transportationBased on specific inputs the LCB team successfully intercepted a large consignment of foreign liquor being moved in violation of the Prohibition Act Further investigation is underway to identify and apprehend all those involved in the racket he saidA case has been registered at Chotila Police Station under the provisions of the Prohibition Act against the truck driver the vehicle owner and unidentified people involved in sending and receiving the liquor consignmentAll the accused are currently absconding and police teams have been formed to trace them and dismantle the network behind the operationThe seizure comes amid continued enforcement against the illegal liquor movement across the stateIn a recent instance enforcement agencies seized foreign liquor worth about Rs 179 crore from a truck parked at a hotel compound along the RajkotâAhmedabad highway in Surat district IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/illegal-foreign-liquor-valued-at-rs-8566-lakh-seized-in-gujarat-660816.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/iit-bombay-student-from-rajasthan-dies-after-falling-from-hostel-terrace-suicide-suspected-660829.html Jaipur Feb 4 A 21yearold student from Rajasthan died after falling from the hostel terrace at the IITBombay campus in the wee hours of Wednesday The student identified as Naman Agarwal was a secondyear BTech Civil Engineering student and a resident of Pilani in Jhunjhunu district According to police officials Naman allegedly jumped from the roof of the ninth floor of Hostel No 4 at the Powai campus around 130 am He was rushed to a nearby hospital after being found critically injured but doctors declared him dead on arrivalSecurity guards and students who were studying late at night rushed to the spot after hearing a loud noise Naman was found lying on the ground with severe injuries Although he was residing in Hostel No 3 the incident occurred at Hostel No 4 a detail that police are currently examining as part of the investigationThe Powai police have registered an Accidental Death Report ADR in the matter Officials confirmed that no suicide note was recovered from the spot or from the studentâs hostel room Statements of Namanâs friends and hostel mates are being recorded to understand the circumstances that led to the incidentNamanâs family in Pilani has been informed and a postmortem examination is being conducted Namanâs death has once again drawn attention to the rising number of suicides on IIT campuses across the countryAccording to government data over 35 students have died by suicide at various IITs in the past five years In a recent case a PhD scholar at IITKanpur died by suicide on January 20 2026 marking the eighth such incident at the institute in the last two years IITBombay had also witnessed a similar incident in February 2023 when a student Darshan Solanki died by suicide on campusExperts point to multiple factors contributing to such incidents including intense academic pressure competitive environments isolation from family and anxiety related to future careers and placementsIn response several IITs have introduced measures such as mental health screening expanded counseling services restricted rooftop access and installation of safety grills in hostelsHowever students and mental health professionals argue that structural changes in academic culture and greater emotional support systems are essential for longterm impact IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/iit-bombay-student-from-rajasthan-dies-after-falling-from-hostel-terrace-suicide-suspected-660829.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-hc-rejects-rajpal-yadavs-plea-for-more-time-to-surrender-660831.html New Delhi Feb 4 The Delhi High Court on Wednesday rejected Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadavâs plea seeking extension of time to surrender before jail authorities in connection with multiple cheque bounce cases Holding that there was no ground left to show any further leniency a singlejudge Bench of Justice Swarna Kanta Sharma observed that the order directing Yadav to surrender was passed only after he repeatedly failed to comply with assurances and undertakings given earlier to the Delhi High Court âYou were granted two daysâ time to surrender as you said you were in Bombay I donât think there is any ground There is no ground to show leniency anymore Today you have to surrender at 4 pmâ Justice Sharma observedIn an order passed on Monday the Delhi High Court had directed the actor to surrender before the concerned Jail Superintendent by 4 pm on February 4 noting his repeated failure to honour settlement commitments despite being granted several opportunitiesRajpal Yadav was convicted and sentenced in 2024 in cheque bounce cases under the Negotiable Instruments Act His sentence had been suspended earlier after he expressed willingness to amicably settle the dispute with the complainant company and the matter was even referred to mediationHowever the Delhi High Court had noted that no payment was made for nearly a year despite specific timelines and assurances given from time to timeObserving that âconsiderable leniencyâ had already been shown Justice Sharma had said there was no justification to continue the indulgence granted to the actorWhile directing him to surrender the Delhi High Court had allowed him time till February 4 accepting the submission that Rajpal Yadav was engaged in professional work in Mumbai The matter is listed on February 5 for reporting compliance by the concerned jail authorities IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-hc-rejects-rajpal-yadavs-plea-for-more-time-to-surrender-660831.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/dalit-woman-nude-parade-case-karnataka-court-sentences-12-to-five-years-imprisonment-660835.html Belagavi Feb 4 A local court on Wednesday convicted 12 people in connection with the Dalit woman nude parade case that was reported from Vantamuri village of Karnatakas Belagavi district On December 10 2023 the 42yearold woman was dragged out of her house stripped and paradedShe was later tied to an electric pole and assaulted reportedly because her son had eloped with a girl from the villageThe violence was allegedly unleashed on the boys mother by the family members of the girlThe Karnataka High Court had strongly criticised the state government for the failure of the Police Department to prevent the incidentThe 10th Additional District and Sessions Court Judge Belagavi H S Manjunath sentenced all 12 accused to five years of rigorous imprisonmentThe court convicted the accused under 12 sections and imposed a fine of Rs 1000 under each sectionThe convicted people have been identified as Basappa Nayaka Raju Nayaka Kempanna Nayaka Parvathi Nayaka Yallavva Nayaka Lakkappa Nayaka Gangavva Sangeetha Hegganayaka Santhosh Nayaka Shobha Nayaka Lakkavva Nayaka and Shivappa VannurAfter the pronouncement of the verdict family members of the convicted people gathered in large numbers became emotional and broke down The convicted persons also broke into tears inside the courtroomThe incident had proved to be a major embarrassment to the ruling Congressled government as it occurred during the Winter Session of the Karnataka Assembly in BelagaviA Division Bench of the Karnataka High Court headed by the then Chief Justice PB Varale and Justice Krishna S Dixit had expressed strong outrage over the incident and observed Imagine the fear among other women They will feel unsafe in the country Such an incident did not even take place in the Mahabharata Draupadi had Lord Krishna who came to her rescue but in the modern world no one came to help this woman Unfortunately this is a world of Duryodhanas and DushasanasThe High Court had taken suo motu cognisance of the matter and registered a PIL It was noted that while a few villagers attempted to prevent the crime the majority watched the atrocity as mute spectatorsThe Karnataka Police later felicitated police personnel and locals who had made courageous attempts to prevent the stripping and parading of the Dalit woman at Vantamuri village in Belagavi districtPSI Manjunath Hulakunda and five other police personnel were also felicitated for rushing to the spot promptly and initiating actionThe state government had also awarded two acres of land to the victim IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/dalit-woman-nude-parade-case-karnataka-court-sentences-12-to-five-years-imprisonment-660835.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/tamil-nadus-central-zone-police-launch-drive-to-register-foreign-nationals--660837.html Chennai Feb 4 Tamil Naduâs Central Zone police have initiated a comprehensive verification drive to ensure that all foreign nationals and students residing across multiple districts comply with mandatory registration norms under the Immigration and Foreigners Actâ2025 The exercise aims to strengthen monitoring mechanisms and ensure that property owners and institutions follow due procedures while accommodating foreign residentsAs part of the drive officials are crosschecking whether building owners educational institutions hotels and other establishments have submitted the required information on the Foreigners Regional Registration Office FRRO portalUnder the Act property owners hosting foreign nationals must submit details through Form âCâ while foreign students are required to complete Form âSâ with approval from the Superintendent of Police of the respective districtThe verification conducted exclusively across the Central Zone revealed that a significant number of foreign nationals are currently residing in the Tiruchy range which includes Tiruchy Pudukkottai Karur Perambalur and Ariyalur districtsAuthorities found that 439 foreign nationals and 86 foreign students are staying in these districts In the neighbouring Thanjavur range comprising Thanjavur Tiruvarur Nagapattinam and Mayiladuthurai another 32 foreign students have been recorded with their details registered through their respective educational institutionsOverall the Central Zone is hosting 461 foreign nationals Of these 380 individuals have completed the mandatory registration process on the FRRO portal However 81 persons are yet to furnish their information prompting authorities to intensify followup measuresPolice officials have directed all hotels lodges guest houses homestays hospitals and educational institutions to ensure that details of foreign occupants are uploaded within 24 hours of their arrival The department has also set a short compliance window for pending registrations Those who fail to register within the stipulated time frame face steep penaltiesAuthorities have warned that noncompliance could attract fines of Rs 50000 for violations related to Form âCâ and Rs 1 lakh for lapses concerning Form âSâSenior officers said the initiative is intended not only to enforce legal provisions but also to maintain accurate records for security and administrative purposes ensuring better coordination between local police and immigration authorities IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/tamil-nadus-central-zone-police-launch-drive-to-register-foreign-nationals--660837.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/ed-attaches-rs-19-crore-properties-in-vuenov-groups-cloud-rupees-money-laundering-probe-660861.html New Delhi Feb 4 The Enforcement Directorates Jalandhar Zonal Office issued a provisional attachment order on January 30 attaching assets valued at Rs 1910 crore in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation against the Vuenov group of companies under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 an ED statement said on Wednesday The latest attachment identifies proceeds of crime worth Rs 1910 crore in the form of immovable properties fixed deposits and listed shareholdings These assets belong to Sukhvinder Singh Kharour Vuenov Infratech Private Limited Nitin Srivastava and his wife Ruchi Srivastava as well as family members of Vijay an accountant linked to the Kharour group the statement said Earlier actions included a provisional attachment of properties worth Rs 17812 crore on February 6 2025 and freezing of Rs 7372 crore during searches on August 14 2025 Sukhvinder Singh Kharour and Dimple Kharour were arrested on February 28 2025 at Delhis IGI Airport while attempting to flee and Arif Nisar was apprehended on February 24 2025 All remain in judicial custody A prosecution complaint was filed before the PMLA Special Court on April 24 2025 The probe stems from multiple FIRs registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 by Gautam Budh Nagar Noida Police and Punjab Police involving a largescale investment fraud dubbed the Cloud Rupees Scam or Cloud Particle Scam Sukhvinder Singh Kharour the CEO and founder of the Vuenov Group allegedly orchestrated the scheme in collusion with other accused persons and entities siphoning off hardearned money from thousands of general public investors for personal gains it said The fraudulent operation relied on a sale and leaseback model for purported cloud particlesâclaimed to be data centre serversâpromising attractive monthly rental returns Investigations revealed the underlying business was largely nonexistent or grossly overstated with insignificant or no actual rental income from data centre clients The entire setup functioned as a money rotation scheme where funds from new investors were used to pay partial returns to earlier ones creating an illusion of legitimacy Out of approximately Rs 3558 crore collected from investors through the sale of cloud particles around Rs 1800 crore was returned as fake rent while the remaining proceeds of crime were diverted These funds supported lavish expenditures including high commissions to channel partners purchases of luxury vehicles gold diamonds routing through shell entities and investments in properties worth hundreds of crores The ED continues its investigation to uncover the full extent of the fraud trace additional diverted funds and safeguard investor interests in this multithousandcrore deception that exploited trust in emerging tech investments IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/ed-attaches-rs-19-crore-properties-in-vuenov-groups-cloud-rupees-money-laundering-probe-660861.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 02:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/punjab-ed-attaches-rs-407-crore-linked-to-crown-credit-cooperative-society-ponzi-scam-660875.html New Delhi Feb 4 The Enforcement Directorates Jalandhar Zonal Office has provisionally attached movable properties in the form of four bank accounts of Crown Credit Cooperative Society Limited amounting to approximately Rs 407 crore in connection with a largescale Ponzi scheme that duped thousands of depositors across Punjab a statement of ED said The attachment order was issued on February 4 2026 under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 The probe was initiated based on multiple FIRs registered by Punjab Police against the cooperative society its PresidentcumManaging Director Jagjeet Singh Vice President Gurmeet Kaur and their associates the statement said further These cases allege criminal breach of trust cheating and criminal conspiracy for inducing members of the general public to deposit hardearned money with false promises of high returns and quick doubling of investments it said Investigations revealed that Jagjeet Singh Gurmeet Kaur and their agents misled depositors through dishonest representations and assurances of lucrative profits Funds collected from investors were not used for legitimate business purposes but were diverted for personal use by the accused and to pay returns to earlier investors a classic hallmark of Ponzi operations it further said This created an illusion of profitability encouraging more people to invest and thereby expanding the scale of the fraud Deposits gathered from victims across Punjab were consolidated into four specific bank accounts maintained in the name of Crown Credit Cooperative Society Limited These accounts have now been provisionally attached to prevent further dissipation of the proceeds of crime and to safeguard whatever remains for potential restitution to affected depositors The EDs ongoing inquiry continues to map the full flow of funds identify additional beneficiaries and trace any other assets acquired through the illicit proceeds Such cooperative society scams have proliferated in Punjab in recent years exploiting trust in communitybased financial institutions and luring middleclass and lowerincome families with promises of unrealistic returns often leading to significant financial distress when the schemes collapse IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/punjab-ed-attaches-rs-407-crore-linked-to-crown-credit-cooperative-society-ponzi-scam-660875.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/uk-man-dies-after-being-stabbed-near-leicester-city-centre-660878.html London Feb 4 A man in his 20s died after being stabbed near Leicester city centre local police said on Wednesday The victim was stabbed on Tuesday evening and died shortly after being sent to hospital An 18yearold man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody Xinhua News Agency reportedPolice said they believe the stabbing followed an altercation between two men and a murder investigation is underwayEarlier on Wednesday local media said a very serious incident occurred at De Montfort University on Tuesday evening citing university statementA man was arrested after a woman was stabbed to death in northwest London the Metropolitan Police said on February 1The police were called on January 31 to reports of a stabbing incident The victim a 50yearold woman was found with stab wounds Despite the efforts of emergency services she was pronounced dead at the sceneA 30yearold man was arrested on Saturday evening on suspicion of murder It is believed that the suspect and the victim were known to each otherIn October last year at least two people were killed and several others were injured in a mass stabbing attack that took place near a synagogue in Manchester City the local police authorities reportedPolice said responding police officers shot dead a third person who was a man believed to be the offender ABC News reported The local authorities confirmed that at least three more people were injured The incident took place outside the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester according to law enforcementAccording to police injuries were caused by a vehicle and stab wounds Police said that a member of the public told responding officers that he had seen a car being driven towards a crowd of people Police said firearms officers responded to the call IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/uk-man-dies-after-being-stabbed-near-leicester-city-centre-660878.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/pakistan-minority-christian-community-targetted-through-fabricated-drug-cases-660886.html Islamabad Feb 4 Christian community leaders in Pakistans Faisalabad have voiced their concern over what they termed as discriminatory policing and stereotyping under the ongoing antidrug drive in Punjab province They alleged that members of the minority community have been facing raids and criminal cases falsely linking them to narcotics over the past two months local media reported While addressing a press conference at the Faisalabad Press Club Minority Rights Movement MRM chief Lala Robin Daniel and other Christian leaders said that the community fully backs efforts to end drug abuse However they expressed opposition to what they described as a targetted narrative showcasing Christians as centres of drug activity reported Voicepknet an open platform dedicated to broadcasting events related to human rights concerns in PakistanThey alleged that substances like heroin hashish and ice are being falsely linked to Christian community through baseless police cases and social media campaigns The speakers stated that such narratives risk criminalising Christian community and deepening social prejudice They requested authorities to intervene in the matter and ensure transparency in law enforcement and intelligence reportingThe speakers complained that when the members or religious minorities as per law were allowed to sell and purchase alcohol then they could not be detained for it by terming it as a drug They said If any arm of the state such as the police declares alcohol a drug and advertises it as that that would be a violation of the lawSpeaking to Voicepk Lala Robin Daniel one of the prominent leaders said that people belonging to Christian community were being booked under narcoticslinked provisions including Section 9c through what he termed as false and discriminatory cases He said Our community is being targetted through fabricated drug cases He termed the discrimination extremely dangerous for Christians as a minority communityDaniel mentioned that members of Christian community despite having legal licenses for alcohol were being falsely accused of dealing in substances like heroin ice and hashish This campaign of bogus cases risks branding the entire Christian community as criminal Voicepk quoted him as sayingHe alleged that police were increasing druglinked figures by lodging false cases against Christians Many members of our community are currently facing fabricated narcotics charges said Daniel IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/pakistan-minority-christian-community-targetted-through-fabricated-drug-cases-660886.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/pakistans-illicit-gun-culture-outcome-of-decades-of-conflict-permissive-governance-report-660887.html Islamabad Feb 4 Pakistans illicit gun culture is not accidental but a product of instability and the outcome of decades of conflict permissive governance and a deeply embedded social relationship with weapons a report has stated The countryâs modern landscape of arms trafficking and illegal gun ownership sits at the intersection of geopolitics criminal enterprise and cultural tradition an ecosystem where state fragility and societal norms reinforce one another allowing the trade in small arms and light weapons to flourish Fatima Chaudhary a lecturer at a private university in Pakistanâs Punjab province wrote in a report in Afghan Diaspora NetworkThe past two decades of militancy suicide bombings and attacks on security forces have created fertile ground for organised crime As the stateâs attention and resources were consumed by counterterrorism criminal markets expanded in the shadows Heroin trafficking surged alongside a rising domestic addiction crisis and weapons flowed through the same routes carried by the same networks the author further statedIn 2023 Interpolâs Operation Trigger Salvo II revealed the scale of this underground economy as hundreds of firearms components and rounds of ammunition were seized in Pakistan especially in areas which share border with Afghanistan These seizures demonstrated only a fraction of the weapons that were circulating in the regionThe US forces withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021 further increased the problem After taking control of Afghanistan Taliban also obtained vast quantities of USsupplied military equipment abandoned by retreating forces Pakistan also obtained these weapons by smuggling some across borders and others traded through longâestablished tribal networks Although individuals need to have licenses to own a gun in Pakistan however millions of ammunition remain unregistered and illegal weapons are available in markets workshops and online platformsPakistan ranks among the top 25 countries in civilian gun ownership with an estimated 22 firearms per 100 civilians according to the Small Arms Survey Yet unlike the United States where gun ownership is heavily commercialised Pakistanâs weapons economy is overwhelmingly illicit Chaudhary wrote in Afghan Diaspora NetworkSmall arms fuel the operations of criminal groups militant outfits and urban gangs The arrest of a serving Khyber Pakhtunkhwa policeman in April 2024 caught smuggling small arms into Karachi illustrated how deeply entrenched these networks have become Buyers place orders through social media dealers in KP arrange the supply and couriers like the arrested officer deliver weapons across provincial lines The demand is high and the risks are low the author addedCarrying arms is not only tolerated but embedded into cultural identity in several parts of Pakistan particularly Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Craftsmen in areas like Darra Adamkhel have made handmade copies of MP5 submachine guns M16s AKâ47s and several other models People who prefer affordability over precision over buy these Khyber Pass firearms often sold at a third of the price of originalsApart from these informal workshops modern private manufacturers in and around Peshawar produce commercial firearms using industrial equipment The policies of Pakistan have further increased the crisis Civilians and private militias have also become owners of arms due to Pakistans distribution of gun licenses often used as political favours or tools of patronage In addition online platforms especially social media have become market places for unlicensed weaponsThe report in Afghan Diaspora Network stated Pakistanâs role as a transit point for drug trafficking further intertwines narcotics and weapons smuggling Shared routes shared financiers and shared transport networks mean that arms and drugs often move together According to the Organized Crime Index Pakistanâs arms trafficking market worsened between 2021 and 2023 scoring 85 out of 10 placing it alongside countries grappling with entrenched criminal economies IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/pakistans-illicit-gun-culture-outcome-of-decades-of-conflict-permissive-governance-report-660887.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 03:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/al-falah-university-chairman-jawad-ahmed-siddiqui-arrested-in-fraud-case-660904.html New Delhi Feb 5 The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested Al Falah University Chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui in connection with alleged financial and administrative irregularities officials confirmed on Thursday The arrest follows recent action initiated by the Enforcement Directorate ED and comes after complaints were lodged by the University Grants Commission UGC regarding suspected violations and fraudulent activities linked to the institutionBased on the complaint submitted by the UGC the Crime Branch registered two separate FIRs against Siddiqui accusing him of fraud and other related offences under relevant legal provisionsAccording to police officials Siddiqui was taken into custody and subsequently produced before a Delhi court The court granted the Crime Branch four days of police custody to allow investigators to question him and gather further evidence in the caseAuthorities said the investigation centres around alleged irregularities and falsification of records although officials indicated that additional details are likely to surface during the course of interrogationAl Falah University had earlier come under national scrutiny after it was revealed that Dr Umar Nabi who carried out the Red Fort blast that resulted in the death of 12 people had been employed by the institutionInvestigations had also found that two of Nabiâs associates Dr Muzammil Shakeel and Dr Shaheen Shahid were linked to what investigators described as a âwhitecollarâ terror network and both individuals had also been associated with the universityIn November last year the universityâs website was taken offline after the National Assessment and Accreditation Council issued a showcause notice over an alleged false claim regarding accreditation statusThe Enforcement Directorate has since stated that it will scrutinise the institutionâs financial operations including funding sources and monetary transactions linked to its medical and administrative staff as part of the ongoing investigation IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/al-falah-university-chairman-jawad-ahmed-siddiqui-arrested-in-fraud-case-660904.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/sydney-teenager-charged-over-death-threat-against-israeli-president-ahead-of-his-australia-visit-660907.html Sydney Feb 5 A 19yearold from Sydney has been charged by authorities over an alleged death threat to Israeli President Isaac Herzog ahead of his visit to Australia The Australian Federal Police AFP said on Thursday that the man was arrested on Wednesday and charged with allegedly making an online threat towards a foreign head of stateThe Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC reported that the head of state was Israeli President Isaac Herzog who is set to arrive in Australia on Sunday for a fiveday visit after being invited by the federal government following the antisemitic Bondi Beach terror attack reports Xinhua news agencyThe AFP said in a statement that officers from its newly established National Security Investigations NSI team began investigating the alleged threat against Herzog on a social media platform in JanuaryA search warrant was executed at a home on Wednesday where the 19yearold was arrested and later charged with one count of using a carriage service to make a threat to kill which carries a maximum penalty of 10 years imprisonmentHerzogs visit to Australia is expected to be met with widespread protests led by proPalestine activistsChris Sidoti a leading Australian human rights lawyer who served as a commissioner on a United Nations independent commission of inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territories told the ABC on Thursday morning that Herzog should be arrested on arrival in Australia for inciting genocideA September report from the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory concluded that Israel was committing genocide in GazaResponding to Sidoti Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong told ABC radio that the government had considered legal advice about Australias obligations to international law before inviting Herzog to visit IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/sydney-teenager-charged-over-death-threat-against-israeli-president-ahead-of-his-australia-visit-660907.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/drug-addict-strangles-his-5-year-old-crying-daughter-to-death-in-jalandhar-660944.html Jalandhar Feb 5 In a shocking incident in Jalandhar Punjab a father allegedly strangled his fiveyearold daughter to death The childâs only fault was that she was crying continuously and her father could not tolerate the sound So instead of comforting the child to stop the crying he assaulted her brutally resulting in her death The accused allegedly first picked up the child and threw her on the ground When she cried even louder due to shock and pain he allegedly strangled her killing her on the spotThe shocking incident took place in Doordarshan Enclave in Jalandhar and police have arrested the accused fatherAccording to information received the accused has been identified as Arvinder Singh a daily wage labourer originally from Chhattisgarh who currently lived in Doordarshan Enclave The childâs uncle Himmat Kumar filed a complaint based on which the police took immediate action and arrested ArvinderThe complaint stated that Arvinder Singh was addicted to drugs and also frequently consumed alcohol The family was reportedly living under financial strain and domestic tensionArvinder worked as a daily wage labourer while his wife worked as a domestic helper to support the household Their fiveyearold daughter Niharika was living with them amid the difficult circumstancesOn February 3 Niharikaâs mother had gone to work and only the accused and the child were at home During this time Arvinder was reportedly consuming alcohol Around 230 pm the child began crying due to hungerPolice sources said the accused allegedly tried to silence her by putting alcohol in her mouth He then allegedly picked her up and threw her down It is further reported that when the child continued to cry despite repeated attempts to quieten her Arvinder lost his temper and strangled his daughter to deathSoon after neighbours came to know about the incident The locality was left in shock and the house was filled with griefThe childâs mother was devastated When she returned from work and learnt about her daughterâs death she broke down crying as Niharika was her only childPolice arrested the accused and produced him before a court He was sent to two days of police custody for further investigationMeanwhile incidents of violence against children have been reported from other parts of the country as wellLast month in Northeast Delhi a 12yearold Class 7 student Altamash was found murdered in a forested area His stepfather is accused of luring him away from school before attacking him with a sharp weapon Police sources said the victim was not only killed but also had his eyes gouged out and sustained a fractured handIn another case from Haryana police in Faridabadâs Sector 58 arrested a man for the brutal murder of his twoyearold stepson on January 25 The victim was one of three children from his motherâs first marriageInvestigators said the accused had a history of hostility towards the child and often subjected him to physical abuse over minor issues On the day of the incident the toddler was allegedly beaten so severely that he lost consciousness Although family members rushed him to a hospital doctors declared him brought dead IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/drug-addict-strangles-his-5-year-old-crying-daughter-to-death-in-jalandhar-660944.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/nana-patekar-shot-for-oromeo-action-set-piece-in-102-degrees-fever-660975.html Mumbai Feb 5 Veteran actor Nana Patekar is a man of his word The actor who is awaiting the release of his upcoming film âOâRomeoâ shot for a sequence in the film while battling an intense fever of 102 degrees Fahrenheit The film is directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and the sequence in question is a highoctane action set piece shot on a train setRecalling the incident the filmmaker said âSuddenly while we were shooting this action sequence in the train I got to know that Nana Sir was unwell and had a 102degree fever We immediately called the doctor who said he would give an injection but advised that Nana Sir should not shootâHe continued âBut Nana Sir being Nana Patekar said âNo I am not going back I want to shoot I want to complete this sequence I canât take this on my head ki mere wajah se shooting cancel hui location cancel hoâ And for the next four hours he kept shooting with usââHis body was so warm that we could feel the heat when touching his forehead Between shots he would lie down on the train set and when he got up to perform it felt like jaise bimaari thi hi nahi This is the commitment of a great artistâ he addedâOâRomeoâ is inspired by true events and promises a gripping cinematic experience combining intense action emotion and riveting performancesEarlier the song âIshq Ka Feverâ from the film was unveiled The song has been crooned by superstar singer Arijit Singh The soulful romantic track of the film is composed by Vishal Bhardwaj and written by Gulzar The song features Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri and makes an arresting first move opening with a fiery line delivered by Farida Jalal before easing into a melody thatâs intimate aching and quietly addictivePresented by Sajid Nadiadwala âOâRomeoâ is helmed by Vishal Bhardwaj produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment The film is set to release theatrically on February 13 2026 IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/nana-patekar-shot-for-oromeo-action-set-piece-in-102-degrees-fever-660975.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/female-medic-dies-under-suspicious-circumstances-at-vijayawada-hospital-660980.html Vijayawada Feb 5 A postgraduate medical student was found dead under suspicious circumstances at a government hospital in Andhra Pradeshs Vijayawada on Thursday officials said Battula Deepika a student of PG final year in the Anaesthesia Department was found dead in the Vijayawada Government General Hospital early in the morningOn getting the information the police rushed to the spot and launched an investigation The body was shifted for a postmortem examinationThe police with the help of hospital authorities were examining CCTV footage as part of the investigation to find the cause of her deathPreliminary investigation revealed that Deepika was on duty from 4 pm to 8 pm on Wednesday As she was feeling hungry she had asked a classmate to bring her foodLater Deepika reportedly complained of abdominal pain and asked a junior medic to administer her an injectionA few hours later she was found lying on the table in the operation theatre Doctors examined her and administered Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation PCR but all attempts to revive her proved futileMinister for Health Satya Kumar Yadav expressed shock over the incident He spoke to the father of the medico and assured all support to the familyThe minister directed Vijayawada Police Commissioner Rajasekhar Babu to conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the deathHospital Superintendent Dr A Yedukondala Rao said an investigation was on into the death of Deepika under suspicious circumstances Clarity on the cause of the death is likely after receipt of the postmortem examination reportThe hospital has also launched an internal inquiry He said a committee has been constituted to conduct the inquiryThe Superintendent said they were investigating to find out if she was facing any harassment The officials recorded the statement of the junior medico who administered the injection and othersMeanwhile the NTR district Collector has sought a report from hospital authorities The superintendent said the report would be submitted after the committee completes its investigation IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/female-medic-dies-under-suspicious-circumstances-at-vijayawada-hospital-660980.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/malaika-arora-gets-new-hairdo-naya-saal-naya-baal-660985.html Mumbai Feb 5 Actress Malaika Arora is redefining herself in the new year and she isnât afraid of flaunting it The actress has chopped off her hair and is quite happy with her look On Thursday she took to her Instagram and shared a series of pictures featuring her new hairdo In the pictures she can be seen wearing an all black outfit and flaunting her wavy hair She wrote in the caption âChop chop â naya saal naya baalâEarlier Malaika wished her sister Amrita Arora on her birthday with an adorable social media post She took to her official Instagram handle and dropped a lovely photo kissing her sister Pouring love on her baby sister on her special day Malaika penned Happy birthday my baby sis amuaroraofficial sicShe also uploaded a fun selfie with her girl gang from a lift and wrote With our birthday girlA liftie is a must tagging Amrita Along with Malaika and Amrita the click further included Karisma Kapoor Commencing her career as a VJ for MTV Amrita made her Bollywood debut back in 2002 opposite Fardeen Khan with the film Kitne Door Kitne Paas Later on she went on to become part of movies such as Awara Paagal Deewana Ek Aur Ek Gyarah Girlfriend Speed Red The Dark Side Kambakkht Ishq and Hello along with others In 2009 Amrita married businessman Shakeel Ladak The couple is now blessed with two sons Malaika and Amrita are often seen showering love on one another on social mediaPrior to this Malaika concluded the first quarter of the 21st century by reflecting on the phase of her life which was marked by change growth and constant reinventionLooking back at her journey Malaika told IANS âPersonally itâs been a journey of reinvention for me growing beyond glamour and dance into fitness entrepreneurship and now a published authorâShe revealed that cinematic gems such as Lagaan Dil Chahta Hai Queen Gully Boy and Andhadhun have contributed to reshaping Hindi cinema IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/malaika-arora-gets-new-hairdo-naya-saal-naya-baal-660985.html Thu, 05 Feb 2026 18:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/jana-sena-mla-booked-on-allegations-of-sexual-exploitation-660758.html Amaravati Feb 3 The Andhra Pradesh police on Tuesday registered an FIR against Jana Sena MLA Arava Sridhar following the allegations that he sexually exploited a womanâ The police registered the case against the MLA under sections 3182 3184 88 3512 of Bharat Nyaya Sanhita BNS and took up an investigationâFollowing the directions National Human Rights Commission NHRC the Kadapa district superintendent of police ordered the registration of the case against the Railway Koduru MLAâThe woman had approached the NHRC seeking justice after a FIR was not registered on her complaintâShe alleged last week that the MLA sexually exploited her for over a year on the pretext of marriage and forced her to abortâThe woman said to be a government employee in a selfie video claimed that the exploitation began shortly after Sridhar was elected as an MLA in 2024 She alleged that she was taken in a car to an isolated place where he assaulted herâShe alleged that she had undergone five abortions over the past year and that the MLA repeatedly tortured and threatened her She said that he also called her husband to force him to divorce herâThe MLA of Pawan Kalyanled party however denied the allegations made by the woman He claimed that false propaganda and deepfake videos were circulated about himâMeanwhile MLA Sridhar on Tuesday appeared before a threecommittee constituted by Jana Sena to probe the allegations against himâTalking to media persons after appearing before the panel he said that he is ready to face the caseââNo matter how many cases they file against me I will face them Even if they file a hundred cases I am ready to confront themâ he saidâSridhar also termed it an entirely personal matter and urged the media not to drag the party into itâThe Jana Sena headed by Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan named its leaders T Sivashankar T Ramadevi and TC Varun as three members of the panel to probe the allegations made by a womanâJana Sena a partner in the TDPled NDA government has asked the committee to probe the media reports about the allegations against the party MLA from Railway Koduru constituency in Tirupati districtâIt had directed MLA Sridhar to appear before the committee within seven days to give a clarification on the allegations He was also asked to stay away from party activities till the committee submits its reportâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/jana-sena-mla-booked-on-allegations-of-sexual-exploitation-660758.html Wed, 04 Feb 2026 02:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/odisha-nine-bangladeshi-immigrants-sentenced-under-foreigners-act-660760.html Bhubaneswar Feb 3 A local court in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday sentenced nine Bangladeshi nationals to undergo rigorous imprisonment for two years for entering into India without a passport visa or any other valid travel documents The court has also asked the convicted illegal immigrants to pay a fine of Rs 10000 each failing which they will have to undergo an additional three months of rigorous imprisonmentPolice sources claimed that on March 8 2025 acting upon reliable information the Special Task Force STF of Odisha Police apprehended ten Bangladeshi nationals including one juvenile at Bhubaneswar Railway StationDuring interrogation they gave prevaricatory statements and tried to escape from the clutches of the raiding team On being asked they failed to produce Pass Port Visa or any other valid travel document They also confessed that they have come to India in a clandestine manner without any valid authority like valid Pass Port Visa and other travel document through a jungle area of Assam during night time informed the special public prosecutor RR BrahmaAs the Bangladeshi nationals had entered India secretly without any valid travel documents and came to Bhubaneswar to reside here while suppressing their real identity they were arrested by the STF after registering a case in this matterAfter a successful investigation a charge sheet was submitted on May 5 last year against the accused persons under Section 14 of the Foreigners Act 1946 relating to the violation of Indiaâs immigration laws During the trial the prosecution examined six witnesses and exhibited 14 relevant documentsMeanwhile the juvenile detained in the case was sent to a correctional home in Berhampur following the orders of the Juvenile Justice Board BhubaneswarNotably the Odisha government has of late intensified the identification and deportation of Bangladeshi nationals who have been illegally staying in different parts of the stateWhile responding to a query in the Odisha Assembly Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in December 2025 stated that 51 Bangladeshi immigrants living illegally in Odisha have been identified since the BJPled government assumed office in June 2024 IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/odisha-nine-bangladeshi-immigrants-sentenced-under-foreigners-act-660760.html Wed, 04 Feb 2026 02:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/rajasthan-cm-orders-strict-action-against-gangsters-drug-syndicates-660762.html Jaipur Feb 4 Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Tuesday directed authorities to take the strictest possible legal action against gangs involved in drug trafficking gangster networks and hardcore criminals He also ordered the launch of special campaigns to make the state drugfreeChairing a highlevel meeting of the Home Department at the Chief Ministerâs Residence Sharma said that effective control must be ensured over gangsters and habitual offendersHe instructed police and administrative officials to intensify action against organized crime networks operating in the stateThe Chief Minister emphasised the need to identify and closely monitor supply routes linked to drug trafficking particularly in border areas and ensure heightened vigilance to prevent smuggling Sharma directed officials to dismantle both small and large drug trafficking networks under a special action plan He stressed the importance of coordinated efforts among the police Drugs Controller Health Department and other agenciesHe also instructed authorities to ensure strong legal prosecution against those arrested in narcoticsrelated cases The Chief Minister said that cyber crime must be tackled on priority In areas witnessing a rise in such crimes special drives should be conducted against cyber crime syndicates and these campaigns must continue until such crimes are completely eradicated from the region Highlighting that the state has seen a significant reduction in crime over the past two years Sharma directed officials to monitor progress every 10 days He warned that accountability will be fixed in cases of negligence or laxityStressing the need for modern policing the Chief Minister said that as crimes become more technologydriven police must also adopt advanced technologies and modern methods to deal with criminals effectively Sharma said that drug abuse is the root cause of crime and has longterm adverse effects on families and society He directed officials to promote awareness programs in schools and colleges on the harmful effects of drugs He also asked police to collaborate with social organisations to raise public awareness about the POCSO Act and other lawsThe meeting was attended by Chief Secretary V Srinivas Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar Sharma and senior police officials Inspector Generals and Superintendents of Police from various districts joined the meeting via video conferencing IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/rajasthan-cm-orders-strict-action-against-gangsters-drug-syndicates-660762.html Wed, 04 Feb 2026 02:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/lawyers-thrash-minor-rape-and-blackmail-case-accused-on-bhopal-courts-premises-660687.html Bhopal Feb 3 A man accused of raping and blackmailing a minor was thrashed by a group of lawyers and common people at the Bhopal district court premises resulting in a scuffle between police and advocates The incident occurred when the accused identified as Osaf Ali Khan was brought to courtVideos of the scuffle on the court premises went viral on social media showing police personnel trying to protect the accused under custody however a mob including some advocates assaulted himThe moment the police reached the Bhopal court premises a group of lawyers assaulted the accusedThe commotion pushing and shoving on the court premises disrupted proceedings for some time The police used force to take the accused to the courtAccording to information police arrested Khan on Monday night in connection with the rape case of an 11thgrade female student in the Kohefiza areaThe incident came to light after the victim who is studying at a prestigious school in the Shahpura area of the city filed a complaint at the Kohefiza police station alleging that she was blackmailed and raped by KhanIn her complaint the victim told police that in July last year the accused took her to a secluded area in the Khanugaon area and sexually assaulted her The victim also told police that when she resisted the accused silenced her by promising to marry herThe accused had secretly filmed an explicit video of the victim during the rape Later he demanded one lakh rupees from the student threatening to make the video viral Frightened by the fear of humiliation the student somehow managed to arrange 40000 rupees and gave it to the accusedFurthermore he repeatedly forced her to recite Islamic prayers against her will The police have taken the accused Khan into custody His mobile phone has also been seized and will be sent for forensic examinationAccording to Kohefiza Police Station SHO Krishna Gopal Shukla the accused frequently visited the area near the school to meet the students friend He became acquainted with the victim through this friend IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/lawyers-thrash-minor-rape-and-blackmail-case-accused-on-bhopal-courts-premises-660687.html Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-hc-orders-actor-rajpal-yadav-to-surrender-in-cheque-bounce-case-660694.html New Delhi Feb 3 The Delhi High Court has directed Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadav to surrender before the concerned Jail Superintendent by 4 pm on February 4 in connection with multiple cheque bounce cases A singlejudge Bench of Swarana Kanta Sharma deprecated the actorâs conduct after noting his repeated failure to honour settlement commitments despite being granted several opportunitiesâThis Court is of the view that the conduct of the petitioner no 1 Rajpal Yadav deserves to be deprecated Despite repeatedly giving assurances and seeking indulgence of this Court he has failed to comply with the orders passed from time to timeâ Justice Sharma observedThe Delhi High Court was dealing with a batch of petitions filed by Yadav and his wife challenging their conviction and sentence under the Negotiable Instruments ActTaking a stern view of the conduct of the petitioners Justice Sharma observed that despite âconsiderable leniencyâ shown over a prolonged period the settlement amount was not paid in terms of undertakings given to the courtâThis Court finds no justification to continue the indulgence granted to the petitioner no1 earlierâ the Delhi High Court said adding that the actor had ârepeatedly breached undertakings given before this CourtâIn its order Justice Sharma noted that the sentence awarded by the trial court had been suspended as early as June 28 2024 after the petitioners expressed willingness to amicably settle the dispute with the complainant company and the matter was even referred to mediationThe order further recorded that no payment was made for nearly a year despite assurances and specific timelines fixed by the Delhi High Court from time to timeWhile directing the release of the amount already deposited with the Registrar General to the complainant company Justice Sharma granted limited indulgence by allowing time till February 4 for surrender accepting the submission that the actor was presently engaged in professional work in MumbaiâHowever in the interest of justice the petitioner no1 is directed to surrender before the concerned Jail Superintendent by 04022026 at 400 PM to serve the sentence awarded to him by the learned Trial Courtâ the Delhi High Court saidThe matter was listed on February 5 seeking compliance from the concerned jail authorities IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/delhi-hc-orders-actor-rajpal-yadav-to-surrender-in-cheque-bounce-case-660694.html Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/kerala-hc-declines-to-stay-release-of-film-based-on-venjaramoodu-murder-case-660705.html Kochi Feb 3 The Kerala High Court on Tuesday questioned a plea seeking to block the theatrical release of Malayalam film Kaalam Paranja Katha which is said to be based on the Venjaramoodu mass murder case The petition was filed by the father of the accused who argued that the release of the film would affect his sonâs right to a fair trialWhen the matter came up for admission Justice Bechu Kurian Thomas made it clear that the court was not inclined to restrain the release of the movieHow a film could interfere with a criminal trial especially when the case is heard by a judicially trained judge who relies only on evidence placed before the court the judge askedThe court questioned the basis on which the petitioner claimed that the movie was directly linked to the murder caseIt observed that the plea was filed at the eleventh hour and noted that the film had already received certification from the Censor BoardThe judge said the court cannot rely on social media posts or assumptions to conclude that a movie is identical to a pending criminal caseThough the petitionerâs counsel argued that witnesses could be influenced by the movieâs narrative the court however found this argument difficult to acceptIt pointed out that there was no material to show that the film would sway witnesses or prejudice the trialThe judge also remarked that the media regularly reports on criminal cases and that such reporting has not been restrained on the grounds of a fair trialJustice Thomas further noted that cinema is an art form and a creative expressionHe said that merely because a film draws inspiration from a crime it does not automatically interfere with the administration of justiceThe court recalled a similar plea filed earlier by Jolly Joseph an accused in the cyanide murder case seeking to stop the release of a web seriesThat request was also rejectedObserving that the balance of convenience favoured the filmmakers the court said it was not inclined to grant any interim orderNotices were issued to the respondents and the case was posted for further hearing on February 5The Venjaramoodu mass murder case relates to the alleged killing of five family members and the attempted murder of the accusedâs motherThe accused is facing trial before the Principal Sessions Court in Thiruvananthapuram IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/kerala-hc-declines-to-stay-release-of-film-based-on-venjaramoodu-murder-case-660705.html Wed, 04 Feb 2026 01:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/karnataka-bjp-demands-minister-thimmapurs-resignation-over-corruption-in-excise-department-660706.html Bengaluru Feb 3 The Bharatiya Janata Partys Karnataka unit on Tuesday alleged bribery transfer racket and rampant corruption in the Excise Department and demanded the resignation of Excise Minister RB Thimmapur Speaking in the Legislative Assembly Opposition Leader R Ashoka stated In the Excise Department bribes are being taken for granting licenses and for facilitating transfers Related audio recordings have been released and complaints have been filed with the Lokayukta Therefore Excise Minister RB Thimmapur should resign immediatelyAshoka alleged the state Excise Department is leading in corruptionCongress leaders who are opposing the VBG Ram G scheme are talking about Mahatma Gandhis ideals However the Congress is not following Gandhis idealsAshoka stated In a WhatsApp message from government officials it has been officially instructed that since the CM and Deputy CM are participating in a Housing Department programme in Hubballi more people will come so liquor shops should stock sufficient quantities of liquor and sell it This ruins homes CM Siddaramaiah talks about lessons in sensitivity Telling people to drink liquor is their idea of sensitivityThe minister is silent because monthly fees come from officials in the scam happening in the Excise Department The president of the liquor sellers association Guruswamy has issued a press statement saying he will complain to Rahul Gandhi about the irregularities he statedGuruswamy has stated that permission has been given to 2000 liquor shops and bribes of Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1 crore have been taken If bribes are not given by the 10th of every month shop owners are harassed Guruswamy is from CM Siddaramaiahs Varuna constituency itself Even though Guruswamy has complained Siddaramaiah has not helped He has said that Siddaramaiah is no longer a strong CM he criticisedAshoka further charged An audio related to the Excise Department scam has come out In it allegations have been made against Excise Minister RB Thimmapur and his son Yet the minister says its not him In total there are 14229 outlets supplying liquor However there are not this many primary health centres in the state Bribes of Rs 15000 to Rs 20000 are collected from each shop every month That means on average Rs 21 crore per month and Rs 252 crore per year Ashoka allegedMoney is fixed for transfers in the Excise Department For transferring Deputy Commissioners Rs 25 to Rs 35 crore for Superintendents Rs 25Rs 30 lakh for Deputy Superintendents Rs 30 to Rs 40 lakh for Excise Inspectors Rs 40 to Rs 50 lakh and for constables Rs 5 to Rs 8 lakh have to be paid Among these the constables themselves run four to five bars he claimedWhen Nagesh was a minister in the BJP government allegations of transfer bribes came against him Later he resigned When allegations came against KS Eshwarappa resignation was taken However even as so much bribery has been exposed Minister Thimmapur has not resigned he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/karnataka-bjp-demands-minister-thimmapurs-resignation-over-corruption-in-excise-department-660706.html Wed, 04 Feb 2026 01:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/cbi-arrests-income-tax-clerk-while-taking-bribe-of-rs-150-lakh-in-chennai-660724.html Chennai Feb 3 The CBI arrested a stenographer of the Income Tax Department while demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs 150 lakh for nullifying a matter related to Rs 19 lakh dues of a taxpayer an official said on Tuesday Abhinandan Singh stenographer NonCorporate WardIncome Tax Department Chennai was arrested on Monday and produced in a Special CBI Court on Tuesday the CBI saidThe Special CBI Court Chennai sent Abhinandan Singh to judicial custody after the CBI informed the court that it did not need to question him in its custody as of nowSearches were also conducted at the residential premises of the accused after he was arrested in a trap The searches led to the recovery of incriminating documents the CBI saidThe CBI said in a statement that the instant case was registered on February 2 based on the complaint against Abhinandan Singh on allegations that the accused demanded a bribe undue advantage of 10 per cent of the outstanding Income Tax dues of Rs 19 lakh for the Assessment Year 20202021 to nullify the same The CBI laid a trap and caught the accused redhanded while demanding and accepting an undue advantage in the form of illegal gratification of Rs 150 lakh from the complainantDuring the trap proceedings the bribe money of Rs 150 lakh was seized from the accusedIn a separate case related to Uttarakhand the federal probe agency took over the probe into the Ankita Bhandari murder case and its Delhibased Special Crime Branch has registered a case against an unknown VIP in connection with the matterTwo members of the CBI team arrived in Uttarakhand late on Monday to conduct a detailed investigation into the alleged VIP angle linked to the murder of the young girlThe case returned to the spotlight after viral audio clips and videos surfaced involving former BJP legislator Suresh Rathore and his alleged wife Urmila SanawarDuring a Facebook Live session Sanawar made references to the alleged involvement of a VIP in the murder triggering fresh controversy and public debateAfter approval from the state government the CBI registered the FIR on the application of Anil Prakash Joshi environmentalist Padam Bhushan Padam Shree and resident of village Shuklapur Basant Vihar Dehradun IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/cbi-arrests-income-tax-clerk-while-taking-bribe-of-rs-150-lakh-in-chennai-660724.html Wed, 04 Feb 2026 01:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/ed-attaches-assets-of-ex-indore-civic-officer-under-pmla-660730.html Indore Feb 3 The Enforcement Directorate ED on Tuesday said that it has provisionally attached the properties worth Rs 3991 lakh belonging to a former employee of Indore Municipal Corporation IMC Chetan Patil and his wife Jyoti Patil under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLA The federal probe agency in a statement said that the properties provisionally attached âare in the form of a plot and a residential building located in Indore which are registered in the name of Chetan Patil and his wife Jyoti PatilThe ED said that action was taken based on an FIR registered by the Economic Offence Wing EOW Indore under the Prevention of Corruption Act which are scheduled offences under the PMLA for accumulating the assets disproportionate to his known sources of incomeThe EDâs investigation revealed that Patilâs sources of income during the period between 1998 and March 12 2023 during his service period were estimated at up to Rs 5511 lakh however he possessed the disproportionate assets of Rs 138 croreâIt was found that the proceeds of the crime were allegedly laundered through multiple bank accounts held in the name of Chetan Patil and a proprietorship concern Nagrodh Architect Engineers and Infrastructure in the name of his wifeâ it saidThe investigation also revealed that the firm had no genuine activity and was allegedly used for routing unexplained cash deposits and layering of fundsâThe tainted funds were further utilised for acquisition of immovable properties repayment of housing loans LIC premium and other personal expenditures indicating placement layering and integration of Proceeds of Crimeâ EDâs statement further saidIndore Municipal Corporations Assistant Garden Officer Chetan Patil has been dismissed from service following serious allegations of corruption and possession of assets disproportionate to his known sources of incomeNotably Chetan Patil who was serving in the horticulture department in the IMC was dismissed from the post after the EOW filed an FIR and initiated an investigation in 2024The Initial findings revealed fraudulent procurement worth Rs two crore during Patils tenure as incharge of the garden department IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/ed-attaches-assets-of-ex-indore-civic-officer-under-pmla-660730.html Wed, 04 Feb 2026 01:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/meghalaya-bans-illegal-import-and-sale-of-fish-from-bangladesh-660594.html Shillong Feb 3 The Meghalaya government has imposed a prohibitory order banning the transportation storage sale and distribution of fish illegally imported from Bangladesh without valid legal documents officials said on Monday A senior official in Shillong said that the District Magistrate of East Khasi Hills district invoking powers under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita BNSS 2023 has issued the order to curb the illegal movement and trade of such fish within the districtâs jurisdictionThe order prohibits the transportation storage sale or distribution of illegally imported fish as well as the use of any vehicle vessel boat or other conveyance for such purposes It also bars assisting harbouring or facilitating individuals or groups involved in these illegal activitiesThe official said the prohibitory order was issued in view of reports indicating that illegal transportation of fish from Bangladesh is taking place through various border routes riverine channels roads and market points within the state raising concerns that such items may enter the district through multiple channelsHe added that the illegal transportation and entry of unregulated fish violate Customs ImportExport and other relevant Food Safety regulations and carry the potential risk of introducing diseased or restricted species into the regionAccording to the order the illegal unchecked and uncertified sale and distribution of foreignorigin fish pose a serious threat to public health and sanitation adversely affect the biosecurity of the local aquatic ecosystem and cause economic losses to legitimate fish traders as well as the state governmentAny person found violating the order will be liable for action under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita BNS 2023 along with other relevant provisions of law including the Customs Act the Foreigners Act and the Passport ActTraders in several Northeastern states import various types of fish from Bangladesh and illegal trade continues in some regions due to insufficient local production to meet consumer demandHilsa Ilish fish of Bangladesh in particular has massive yearround demand in India especially in West Bengal Assam Tripura Meghalaya and Odisha where it is regarded as a premium culturally significant and highly soughtafter delicacyFour northeastern states â Tripura 856 km Meghalaya 443 km Mizoram 318 km and Assam 263 km â share a combined 1880kmlong international border with Bangladesh IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/meghalaya-bans-illegal-import-and-sale-of-fish-from-bangladesh-660594.html Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/maharashtra-man-kills-daughter-to-contest-panchayat-elections-660597.html Hyderabad Feb 3 A man from Maharashtra killed one of his three children to overcome the twochild norm to contest the upcoming Panchayat elections in that state Pandurang Kondmangale a resident of Kerur village in Mukhed taluka of Maharashtraâs Nanded district pushed her sixyearold daughter into a canal in Telanganaâs Nizamabad districtNizamabad Police on Monday announced the arrest of Pandurang 28 and village sarpanch Ganesh Ramachandra ShindeNizamabad Police Commissioner P Sai Chaitanya told media persons that the body of a girl was found in the Nizam Sagar canal in Yedapally a few days ago The investigation led to her identification as Prachi 6 a resident of Kerur village in neighbouring Nanded district of MaharashtraPolice picked up her father for questioning He tried to mislead the police by stating that she was undergoing treatment at a health centre When grilled by the investigating officer he confessed to killing the childWhat he revealed during the questioning was shocking for everyone Pandurang who runs a barber shop in his village was keen to contest the upcoming Panchayat elections As he had a threeyearold boy and twin girls aged six he was ineligible to contest in view of the twochild norm for candidates contesting local body polls in MaharashtraHe consulted his friend and current sarpanch of the village Ganesh Shinde how to overcome the norm They conspired to get rid of one of his children Prachi the elder of the twinsAccording to police they initially considered putting Prachi up for adoption But that would not have served the purpose because she would still be registered as his child in the birth certificatePandurang also thought of abandoning the child but was worried about the consequences in the event of her return They then conspired to kill the child and make it seem like an accidentAs Nizamabad district is only a few kilometres away from his village Pandurang took Prachi on a motorcycle to the Nizam Sagar canal He pushed her into the canal and fled Some villagers who were working in the field nearby heard something plunge into the water and rushed there to find the girlâs lifeless body floating in the canal They alerted the police which launched an investigationThe girlâs pictures were circulated widely on social media Someone from the Maharashtra village identified Prachi when they saw her photo as the display picture on the WhatsApp number of one of the police personnelA police team reached the village and began an investigation which led to the arrest of Pandurang and the sarpanch IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/maharashtra-man-kills-daughter-to-contest-panchayat-elections-660597.html Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/gujarat-makes-preliminary-inquiry-mandatory-before-firs-against-govt-officials-660603.html Gandhinagar Feb 3 The Gujarat governments Home Department has issued a circular mandating that no police first information report FIR would be registered directly against a serving government officer or employee without a preliminary inquiry officials said According to the circular if a complaint is received at a police station against a government officer or employee the police will be required to conduct an initial verification of facts and circumstances instead of immediately registering an FIR officials added on MondayOnly if the preliminary inquiry establishes that a cognisable offence appears to have been committed will further legal proceedings including the registration of an FIR be initiatedThe Home Department said that the decision was taken after it was observed that in several instances complaints were being filed against officials due to personal disputes administrative disagreements or with the intent to intimidate themSuch complaints when found to be baseless were causing harassment to officials and adversely affecting their morale and professional reputationThe circular notes that in recent years complaints linked to land and property disputes licensing matters and routine administrative decisions have frequently resulted in police cases being registered solely on the basis of allegationsThis often subjected officers to prolonged inquiries public scrutiny and mental stress even when no wrongdoing was ultimately establishedUnder the new framework anonymous complaints those filed with false identities or lacking supporting material will be liable to be rejected at the preliminary stageThe police have also been instructed to complete the initial inquiry within a defined time frame to ensure that complaints are not kept pending indefinitelyIn cases involving allegations of corruption abuse of authority or other serious charges the circular specifies that prior approval from the competent authority or the head of the concerned department will be required before initiating a formal investigationThe government has clarified that this requirement is intended to ensure due process and does not dilute accountabilityThe Home Department has emphasised that the circular should not be interpreted as providing protection to erring officialsIt said that if the preliminary inquiry reveals substance in the allegations strict action will be taken in accordance with the law without any leniencyOfficials said the move is aimed at creating a more secure administrative environment enabling officers to discharge their duties without undue fear of false complaints while ensuring that genuine cases of misconduct continue to be addressed through lawful and impartial procedures IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/gujarat-makes-preliminary-inquiry-mandatory-before-firs-against-govt-officials-660603.html Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/violence-breaks-out-between-2-groups-at-sir-hearing-in-west-bengals-malda-district-school-660607.html Kolkata Feb 3 A dispute erupted in West Bengals Malda district over who would enter the Special Intensive Revision SIR hearing centre first leading to a huge commotion police said The argument escalated into a physical fight and brawl during which clothes of few people were torn police added on Monday An elderly woman fell ill as a result of the incident and was admitted to the hospital The police later arrived and brought the situation under control The incident took place in the English Bazar police station area of ââMalda district on Monday afternoonThis incident occurred at the District School premises in English Bazar town of Malda It is reported that a large number of people from several village panchayats of English Bazar block had been summoned to this hearing centre The queue outside the SIR hearing centre was overcrowded Due to the chaotic situation and standing in line for a long time a woman suddenly fell ill The sick woman was quickly rescued and taken to the Malda Medical College and Hospital in a police vehicle Razia Bibi the woman who fell ill is from booth number 176 in the Narhatta area It is alleged that she was summoned for the SIR hearing for three consecutive days Her relatives expressed their anger against the Election Commission alleging harassment in this incidentFollowing the incident a brawl and fight broke out between two groups over who would enter the SIR hearing centre first A Trinamool Congress panchayat member was allegedly beaten and his clothes were torn A chaotic situation ensued following which the gate of the SIR hearing centre was temporarily closed An elderly woman named Reena Bibi from the Jadupur area who was standing in line was injured in the middle of the dispute between the two sides She was also sent to Malda Medical College Hospital Later additional police arrived and brought the situation under controlPeople who had come to the hearing centre accused the police of inaction in this incident They alleged that there was a massive crowd in the queue and no proper arrangements had been made The situation took a turn for the worse due to the stampedelike situation Several villagers who had come to the SIR hearing centre became aggressive towards each other right in front of the police Although complaints were verbally lodged with the police officers present no necessary action was taken Asif Iqbal a Congress member of Jadupur 1 Gram Panchayat in English Bazar block was injured Meanwhile it is alleged that villagers from the Budhia area of ââNarhatta Gram Panchayat in the same block were attacked by his followers The situation was later brought under control with police interventionMeanwhile on the same day the district Trinamool Congress leadership submitted a memorandum to the District Magistrate demanding an end to the harassment in the SIR process The Trinamool delegation included District Trinamool President Abdur Rahim Boxi State Minister Sabina Yasmin and other public representatives IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/violence-breaks-out-between-2-groups-at-sir-hearing-in-west-bengals-malda-district-school-660607.html Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/mbbs-student-dies-by-alleged-suicide-at-college-hostel-in-mps-indore-probe-on-660608.html Indore Feb 3 A 25yearold medical student who was pursuing an MBBS degree from the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial MGM College in Madhya Pradeshs Indore died by allegedly committing suicide at his hostel room at the institution The deceased has been identified as Antariksh Agrawal who was a firstyear MBBS student police said on Monday Police said the body recovered from hanging in room number 43 on the fourth floor of BlockB of the hostel and had been sent for the postmortemThe heartwrenching incident came to light after Antarikshs roommate Harsh Kaushik arrived at the hostel during evening hours and knocked on the door from outside After getting no response from Antariksh Harsh alerted the other students in the hostelSuspecting something unusual the students then broke the door open and found that Antariksh was found hanging from the ceiling fan inside the room Subsequently local area police were informed The jurisdiction falls under Sanyogita Ganj police station in the cityAccording to police Antariksh was a firstyear MBBS student of the 2025 batch and a resident of Gwalior According to official information Antariksh did not attend the class on MondayConfirming the report of a students committing suicide Tushar Singh the Station House Officer SHO of the Sanyogita Ganj police station told media persons that information received regarding the suicide of a medical student at MGM Colleges boys hostelSingh said that the victims body has been sent for the autopsy and the case is being investigated to ascertain the reason behind the tragic death of the medical studentThe tragic death of medical students or practising doctors has often been reported in different parts of Madhya Pradesh especially in big cities Indore Bhopal and JabalpurOn January 31 a physiotherapist Bhanu Mohar 29 who had completed his Bachelors degree from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College in Jabalpur six months back had died by jumping from a multistoreyed residential building He was a resident of Datia district of Gwalior division IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/mbbs-student-dies-by-alleged-suicide-at-college-hostel-in-mps-indore-probe-on-660608.html Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/operation-neelkanth-drugs-valued-at-rs-135-crore-seized-in-rajasthans-nagaur-660613.html Jaipur Feb 3 In a major crackdown on drug trafficking the Police in Rajasthans Nagaur have recovered MD mephedrone worth Rs 135 crore during a highprofile raid carried out under Operation Neelkanth The operation was led by Nagaur Superintendent of Police SP Mridul Kachhawa and executed by the Khinvsar police station and the District Special Team DST police said on MondayAccording to SP Kachhawa the police had received confidential inputs that Shravanram Bishnoi a resident of Panchlasiddha village was operating a largescale drug network from his residence Acting swiftly on the information a police team under the supervision of Additional Superintendent of Police Asharam Chaudhary and IPS officer Jatin Jain conducted a raid on the suspects houseSensing police presence the main accused Shravanram Bishnoi managed to flee from the spot However during an intensive search of the premises the police recovered 670 grams of illegal MD drugs concealed in a specially constructed secret chamber beneath the bathroom floor The seized contraband is estimated to be worth Rs 135 crore in the illegal market In addition to the drugs the police also seized Rs 1123 lakh in cash suspected to be proceeds from narcotics trafficking Two diaries containing detailed records of hawala transactions amounting to crores of rupees were also recovered indicating the accuseds involvement in a wider financial network linked to the drug trade During the raid the police arrested the accuseds wife Pooja Bishnoi 23 from the houseA case has been registered under relevant sections of the NDPS Act and further investigation is underway Multiple police teams have been deployed to trace and arrest the absconding main accused Khinvsar Station House Officer Ramnarayan Bhanwariya along with the Nagaur DST played a key role in the successful operation The team included Head Constables Sohanram Prakashram Mancharam and Constables Shravanram and Guttu Police officials said further arrests and recoveries are likely as the investigation progresses IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/operation-neelkanth-drugs-valued-at-rs-135-crore-seized-in-rajasthans-nagaur-660613.html Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-notorious-thieves-arrested-in-alloy-wheel-theft-cases-in-delhi-660634.html New Delhi Feb 3 The South West District Police have arrested two thieves involved in multiple incidents of alloy wheel theft following a meticulous investigation aided by CCTV footage and technical surveillance The accused have been identified as Ankit 37 a resident of Mohan Garden and Ketan Tokas both residents of New DelhiAccording to a press release issued on Tuesday by the South West District Police the arrests were made by the staff of Police Station Kishangarh âTwo desperate thieves were arrested through CCTV analysis and technical surveillanceâ the police said adding that âthree stolen alloy wheels along with tyres instruments used for opening alloy wheels and one Hyundai Aura car used in the crime were recoveredâThe case pertains to an online eFIR No 8000876926 registered on January 29 2026 after a complaint was lodged by V Kumar a resident of Katwaria Sarai who reported the theft of an alloy wheel and tyre from his parked Hyundai Aura car Following the registration of the FIR a special team was constituted to crack the caseThe investigation team comprising Sub Inspector Dharmendra Head Constable Yogesh HC Ashok Constable Sanjeev and Ct Dharmendra worked under the supervision of Inspector Ajai Kumar Yadav SHO of Kishangarh police station and the guidance of ACP Safdarjung Enclave Melvin VargheseCCTV footage from the area revealed âtwo to three suspicious boys roaming around the complainantâs parked Hyundai Aura carâ on the evening of January 28Further analysis led the police to identify a Hyundai Aura car as the suspect vehicle which was later found to be registered in the name of Ankit Using mobile location tracking and technical surveillance police traced his movements across Lajpat Nagar Mahipalpur and Kishangarh before laying a trap and apprehending him along with the vehicleDuring interrogation Ankit confessed to his involvement and led police to the recovery of three stolen alloy wheels Based on his disclosure coaccused Ketan Tokas was also arrested and the tools used for removing alloy wheels were seizedPolice revealed that both accused are chronic drug addicts and were committing thefts to fund their substance abuse With these arrests three theft cases registered at the Kishangarh police station have been worked out Further investigation is ongoing IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/two-notorious-thieves-arrested-in-alloy-wheel-theft-cases-in-delhi-660634.html Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/cj-roy-suicide-case-too-early-to-link-death-to-i-t-pressure-says-ktaka-home-minister-660655.html Bengaluru Feb 3 Responding to allegations by the family of Bengalurubased industrialist Confident Group Founder and Chairman CJ Roy that pressure by the Income Tax department pushed him to suicide Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara stated that it was too early to link the death to the IT pressure Speaking to reporters in Bengaluru on Tuesday Parameshwara said âEverything will be ascertained once the probe is completed Until then we cannot arrive at any conclusion It cannot be said at this stage that the suicide occurred due to a particular reasonâReacting to the letter written by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in connection with the suicide of CJ Roy during an Income Tax department raid Parameshwara said the IT department comes under the Union Finance Minister and that a decision on ordering a probe should be awaitedParameshwara responding to a question on the issue said âI am aware of the letter written by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman regarding the suicide of industrialist CJ Roy I do not know the contents of the letter but we should wait to see what decision is taken The Income Tax department comes under Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman I do not know whether she will order a judicial inquiry or any other probeâHe further said that a Special Investigation Team SIT has been formed at the state level and that it has already begun its investigation âWe will make a decision based on the outcome of the investigationâ he addedParameshwara said that once the probe is completed the reasons behind the suicide would come to light He added that the police have initiated the investigation and will record statements from the family members and others concerned and examine all aspects that emerge from those statementsHowever police sources stated that CJ Roy had been under severe financial distress for the past six months According to police sources Roy had not taken any bank loans for his business ventures His operations had expanded not only across Karnataka and Kerala but also overseas However for new projects instead of bank funding investments had reportedly come directly from certain politicians Investigating agencies suspect that a large portion of this money could have been unaccounted for or âblack moneyâPolice sources further stated that the new projects undertaken by Roy however did not achieve the expected success At the same time a significant portion of his income was spent on a lavish lifestyle As a result he had completely failed in managing his finances As the projects began incurring losses some of the politicians who had invested started demanding the return of their money Meanwhile central investigating agencies had begun scrutinising Royâs business activities The primary focus of the investigation was the source of funds for such largescale businesses in the absence of bank loans sources revealedIt is now suspected that caught between pressure from investors on one side and questioning by the Income Tax department and other agencies on the other Roy was reportedly unable to provide satisfactory answers and slipped into severe mental stress Having suffered a complete financial collapse Roy was also mentally broken He had been battling acute stress and depression over the past few months Fear that all aspects of his business dealings would be exposed during the investigation had also begun to haunt him Police sources suspect that all these pressures may have driven him to take the extreme step of ending his life CJ Roy allegedly shot himself dead at his office in Bengaluru last Friday during an IT raid He shot himself in the chest in his firstfloor office chamber The probe revealed that he was alone in his chamber at the time After hearing the gunshot IT officials rushed into the chamber and shifted him to a hospitalPolice further stated that during the IT raids after about an hour of questioning Roy was asked to submit certain documents After providing one set of records the IT officers sought additional documents Roy then went to his chamber and allegedly shot himself IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/cj-roy-suicide-case-too-early-to-link-death-to-i-t-pressure-says-ktaka-home-minister-660655.html Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/absconding-for-5-years-notorious-criminal-manoj-singh-son-arrested-by-bihar-stf-in-bengaluru-660658.html Patna Feb 3 In a major breakthrough the Bihar Special Task Force STF has arrested notorious criminal Manoj Singh alias âDoctorâ and his son Manik Singh from Bengaluru bringing an end to a long manhunt spanning several years The arrest of the fatherson duo who have extensive criminal records in Bihar Jharkhand and Odisha is being seen as a significant success for law enforcement agenciesThe duo had become a major challenge for the police due to their deeprooted criminal network and repeated attempts to evade arrestOfficials believe their apprehension will deal a decisive blow to organised crime operating across state bordersShortly before their arrest Manoj Singh and Manik Singh released a video on social media claiming that they feared a fake encounter under the pretext of weapon recoveryIn the video they pleaded for their lives and requested the police to arrest them with handcuffs asserting their willingness to surrender lawfullyManik Singh a resident of Naubatpur in Patna district allegedly ran a criminal gang along with his fatherAccording to police records the duo has 40 to 50 serious criminal cases including murder kidnapping robbery extortion and Arms Act violation registered against them in various police stations across Patna including Khagaul Danapur Bihta Dulhinbazar Paliganj Shahpur Bikram Naubatpur Barh and Rani Talab police stationsTheir criminal footprint also extends to Jharkhand with cases reported in Jamshedpur Ranchi and HazaribaghPolice sources said Manik Singh had been absconding for nearly five yearsThe duo was earlier arrested in 2015 but after securing bail they went underground once againTo evade arrest they reportedly took shelter in Jharkhand before moving to BengaluruRecently Patna Police intensified operations against the gang arresting eight notorious associates along with firearms which tightened the net around Manoj and Manik Singh and ultimately led to their arrest by the STFManik Singhâs criminal history with the age of just 12 when he allegedly shot a marble businessman in KhagaulHe later teamed up with notorious criminal Ranjit Chaudhary in Jamshedpur and carried out several offences including the murder of a contractorIn a recent case Manik allegedly demanded Rs 50 lakh in extortion from a construction company When the demand was not met his associates reportedly carried out an attack at the construction siteThe gang is known to have extorted money from businessmen and contractors through WhatsApp callsManoj Singh popularly known as âDoctor Sahibâ in the criminal underworld entered the world of crime after the murder of his father Ramayan Singh in 1988He took up arms in a fit of revenge and shot and killed Chhotelal Singh in 1989 He came into the spotlight following his alleged involvement in the kidnapping of Dr Ramesh Chandra of Patna after which Naubatpur emerged as a major crime hubAbout five years ago the fatherson duo was arrested in Bikram with a large cache of weaponsHowever after being released on bail they allegedly resumed criminal activitiesWith their arrest the STF is expected to uncover significant details about the gangâs operations funding channels and political or criminal links during interrogationPolice officials believe this action could lead to further arrests and help dismantle a longstanding criminal networkThe arrest sends a strong message that criminals regardless of influence or reach will not be spared officials said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/absconding-for-5-years-notorious-criminal-manoj-singh-son-arrested-by-bihar-stf-in-bengaluru-660658.html Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-minors-detained-for-moral-policing-of-interfaith-students-in-karnatakas-chikkaballapur-660672.html Chikkaballapur Feb 3 Three minors were detained in Karnatakas Chikkaballapur district on Tuesday in connection with a moral policing incident According to the police the incident occurred when a man and woman from different faiths were walking together on a public road in Chikkaballapur cityThe man and woman hailed from Sidlaghatta town and are friendsWhile they were walking together a group of minors intercepted them recorded a video and allegedly harassed themThe minors reportedly showed the video to the pair and attempted to intimidate them Despite the young man and woman explaining that they were friends and belonged to the same place the group continued to harass them engaging in acts of moral policingThe video of the incident later surfaced on social media and went viral triggering strong public anger and condemnationFollowing the backlash the Chikkaballapur City Police acted swiftly and took the minors involved into custodyLocals have urged the Police Department to take strict legal action to curb such incidents in the future and prevent harassment in the name of moral policingOn November 7 2025 two people were arrested on the charge of abusing a group of students from different religions for being together and allegedly assaulting a student on November 6 2025According to police the alleged abuse and attack occurred at Periyadka when a group of 10 undergraduate students were on their way to the house of their ailing classmate Chief Minister Siddaramaiah recently said the state has effectively curbed unconstitutional and unethical moral policing that once disrupted Karnatakas dignity and progress crediting the Police Department for restoring discipline and public trustIllegal and unconstitutional moral policing that had tarnished the states reputation has now been brought under control The credit for this achievement goes entirely to the Police Department Siddaramaiah said while addressing the Police Commemoration Day event in Bengaluru IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-minors-detained-for-moral-policing-of-interfaith-students-in-karnatakas-chikkaballapur-660672.html Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/man-hacked-to-death-over-decade-old-elopement-in-karnatakas-belagavi-660673.html Belagavi Karnataka Feb 3 A man was brutally hacked to death allegedly over a decadeold personal grudge linked to an elopement in Hoolikatti village near Saundatti taluk of Belagavi district police said on Tuesday The victim Basappa was killed on Monday night after being attacked more than 16 times with a machete by the accused identified as Irayya Police said the accused allegedly placed his leg on the victimâs body and posed for photographs until officers arrived at the sceneAccording to police the murder was the result of a longstanding grudge dating back to 2015 when Basappa allegedly eloped with Irayyaâs mother and never returned to the village Irayya who was a minor at the time was reportedly traumatised by his mothers leaving and held Basappa responsible for the incidentPolice said Irayya had been searching for Basappa and his mother for several years Four days ago Basappa reportedly returned to the area and was staying in Basadoni village to construct a house After learning of his presence Irayya allegedly waited for him near Hoolikatti villageWhen Basappa arrived on his motorcycle on Monday night Irayya allegedly waylaid him and repeatedly attacked him with a machete killing him on the spotPolice said the accused himself alerted the police after the crime and was taken into custody at the scene The victimâs body was shifted to the Belagavi Institute of Medical Sciences BIMS for postmortem examinationA case has been registered at the Saundatti police station and further investigation is underwayMeanwhile in a separate incident reported on February 2 Davanagere district police arrested a recently married woman and her lover on charges of abetment to suicide Police said their elopement and alleged harassment drove the womanâs husband to take his own lifeThe deceased Harish had married Saraswati of Hulikatte village three months ago She allegedly eloped with her lover Kumar on January 23 Though the family traced her two days later a distressed Harish hanged himself In a note he claimed he had committed no wrongdoing and alleged harassment and threats following the elopement IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/man-hacked-to-death-over-decade-old-elopement-in-karnatakas-belagavi-660673.html Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/cctv-footage-contradicts-police-timeline-in-patna-neet-aspirant-death-case-660577.html Patna Feb 2 The alleged rape and death of a NEET aspirant at a girlsâ hostel in Patna has taken a dramatic turn with the emergence of CCTV footage from Shambhu Girlsâ Hostel The footage has cast serious doubt on the policeâs initial timeline and raised questions about the conduct of the investigationThe CCTV clip lasting 10 minutes and 54 seconds reportedly shows a man carrying the unconscious student out of the hostel amid visible chaos inside the premises Several female residents are seen running peeping into corridors and reacting in panic indicating confusion and urgency at the time Sources said the footage was recorded when the student was being taken to the hospitalThe student a resident of Jehanabad district was staying at the Shambhu Girlsâ Hostel in Patnaâs Chitraguptnagar area while preparing for the NEET medical entrance examination She was found unconscious in her room and rushed to a private hospital where she died during treatment on January 11Soon after the incident the victimâs family alleged sexual assault However senior police officials including station house officer SHO Roshni Kumari and Patna Senior Superintendent of Police Kartikeya Sharma initially ruled out rape citing the absence of conclusive evidenceThe newly surfaced CCTV footage has now placed the police version under scrutiny While police had earlier stated that the student was taken to the hospital around 2 pm on January 6 the footage reportedly shows activity outside the room beginning at 350 pm The hostel gate is seen opening at 35855 pm and the student being carried out in an unconscious state at 40130 pmThis apparent discrepancy of nearly two hours between the official timeline and the visual evidence has raised serious concernsThe footage has also contradicted the policeâs earlier claim that the hostel room door had to be broken open Instead it reportedly shows a girl climbing onto a table and unlocking the door from above suggesting there was no forced entryThis has raised further questions over whether the room was locked from inside or outside whether others were aware of the locking mechanism and whether anyone accessed the room between 930 pm on January 5 and 4 pm on January 6No forensic examination of the door latch locking mechanism or handle height has been cited so farQuestions have also been raised about delays in police response SHO Roshni Kumari reportedly visited the hostel three days after the incident by which time the crime scene may have been compromised The room was allegedly not sealed no entry log was maintained and the victimâs clothes crucial evidence in cases of alleged sexual assault were not seized immediatelyIt has also been alleged that instead of the SHO visiting the scene on the first day a driver was sentFurther concerns relate to the policeâs reliance on the report from Prabhat Hospital the absence of immediate treatment at Patna Medical College and Hospital PMCH and the early projection of a theory involving sleeping pills even before postmortem findings were available The case was later transferred to AIIMS after questions were raised over the handling of the medical examinationThe CCTV footage reportedly shows that after the room was opened several individuals entered some bringing water and blankets others appearing to issue instructionsDespite the student being unconscious no immediate call to the police or an ambulance is visible in the footageNow a crucial piece of evidence the CCTV clip is being seen as a silent witness that challenges not only individual actions but the credibility of the investigation itselfAs legal proceedings continue the footage has intensified demands for accountability transparency and an independent scientific probe Public attention remains firmly focused on whether the numerous questions thrown up by the visuals will be conclusively addressed IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/cctv-footage-contradicts-police-timeline-in-patna-neet-aspirant-death-case-660577.html Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/ysrcp-leader-jogi-ramesh-booked-for-remarks-against-cm-chandrababu-naidu-lokesh-660578.html Amaravati Feb 2 Andhra Pradesh Police have booked a case against former Minister and YSR Congress Party leader Jogi Ramesh for his alleged objectionable remarks against Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh On a complaint by a leader of Telugu Desam Party TDP a case was registered at Ibrahimpatnam Police Station in NTR district a police officer said on MondayPolice also registered a separate case against TDP activists who attacked Jogi Rameshâs house in Ibrahimpatnam on SundayOn a complaint by a police official a case was registered for public nuisance illegal assembly and attack on the houseProtesting against certain remarks made by Jogi Ramesh against TDP leaders the activists gathered outside his house They removed banners barged into the house vandalised it and set the furniture on fireYSRCP leaders alleged that petrol bombs were used by the attackersJogi Ramesh was not present in the house at the time of the attack He visited the house late on Sunday nightThe incident came a day after an attack by TDP activists on the house of another former minister and senior YSRCP leader Ambati RambabuThe activists of TDP which is heading the ruling coalition were protesting against alleged derogatory remarks made by Rambabu against the Chief MinisterA large group of TDP supporters gathered outside his house on Saturday night reportedly damaging the residence and office vandalising vehicles and setting some on fireYSRCP alleged that there was an attempt on the life of Rambabu but he was arrested on charges of violating the law by creating hurdles for the police while they were discharging their duties Another case was registered against him for criticising the Chief Minister and allegedly using provocative language to create law and order issues by encouraging group clashesPolice produced Rambabu before a magistrate on Sunday night and he was remanded to judicial custody for 14 days He was subsequently shifted to Rajahmundry Central JailThe attacks on former ministers have flared political tension Alleging total breakdown of law and order YSRCP has demanded imposition of Presidentâs RuleYSRCP president and former CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that Chief Minister Naidu could not digest the fact that Central government laboratories like NDDB and NDRI have proved his allegation that ghee used for making Tirupati laddu during YSRCP rule was adulterated with animal fatâSetting fire to the houses of Ambati Rambabu and Jogi Ramesh and thinking that you have instilled fear with these heinous acts is your delusion Remember Chandrababu you have set fire to your own governmentâ Jagan posted on XâThe fire set to the houses of Ambati Rambabu and Jogi Ramesh is a symbol of anarchy barbaric rule and jungle raj But the heat generated by the flames you ignited against democracy Chandrababu will inevitably burn down your government In the coming days the towering flames of public anger against you will completely incinerate your government reducing it to ashesâ he addedCM Chandrababu Naidu hit back at YSRCP and said their frustration was due to the inability to accept the governmentâs success in putting the crisisridden state back on trackHe stated in a post on X that the government would safeguard law and order no matter what attempts were made to disturb peace and that criminal politics has been YSRCPâs ideology which was evident from the illegal governance witnessed in 201924He alleged that the criminalisation of politics has been the core culture of the YSRCP and lawlessness was a hallmark of its tenureâWe established the rule of law in 2024 Our culture is empowerment and service to the people Even in opposition they are resorting to abuse out of desperation as they are being exposed with each passing day They are unhappy and frustrated to see everything they once destroyed being rebuilt However the law is supreme and we must uphold the law and order we have established We will not allow anyone to violate the rule of lawâ he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/ysrcp-leader-jogi-ramesh-booked-for-remarks-against-cm-chandrababu-naidu-lokesh-660578.html Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/pune-porsche-crash-sc-grants-bail-to-3-accused-in-blood-sample-tampering-case-660584.html New Delhi Feb 2 The Supreme Court on Monday granted bail to three persons alleged to have conspired in swapping blood samples to shield minors involved in the highprofile Pune Porsche hitandrun case Observing that they had been incarcerated for nearly 20 months a Bench of Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan ordered the release of Ashish Satish Mittal Aditya Avinash Sood and Amar Santhosh Gaikwad subject to conditions set by the trial courtThe three are accused of having played a role in swapping blood samples of two minor occupants of the Porsche car other than the alleged minor driver who were allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the time of the fatal accidentThey are booked under various provisions of the IPC and the Prevention of Corruption Act for offences including forgery evidence tampering and briberyThe fatal crash occurred in the early hours of May 19 2024 when a Porsche car allegedly driven by a 17yearold boy under the influence of alcohol mowed down two IT professionals Anis Awadhiya and Ashwini Koshta in Puneâs Kalyaninagar area triggering nationwide outrageMittal is a friend of the father of one of the minors seated in the back of the car while Sood is the father of the other minor occupantGaikwad is alleged to have acted as a middleman who received Rs three lakh for facilitating the replacement of the blood samples of the two juvenilesAfter dictating the order granting bail the Justice Nagarathnaled Bench made strong oral observations on parental responsibility describing the incident as reflective of a larger social problemâCelebration on the basis of substance and then going at top speed resulting in the killing of innocent people on the roadâ the law has to catch up with these people Most importantly parents are responsible for handing over the vehicle to children and providing them with sufficient means to have a gala timeâ the apex court remarked while clarifying that it was refraining from detailed findings to avoid prejudicing the ongoing trialEarlier a Pune Sessions Court had rejected the bail applications of several accused observing that evidence tampering in the case appeared to be âin the genesDNA of the modus operandi of commission of the crimeâ and that granting bail would send a âwrong message to societyâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/pune-porsche-crash-sc-grants-bail-to-3-accused-in-blood-sample-tampering-case-660584.html Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/telangana-polices-dial-112-call-centre-handled-over-500-emergency-calls-during-medaram-jatara-660488.html Hyderabad Feb 1 A temporary Dial112 emergency response call centre of Telangana Police handled over 500 emergency calls during Sammakka Saralamma Jatara at Medaram in Mulugu district The temporary facility operated from January 18 to 31 to ensure a swift emergency response and enhanced public safety during the Jatara the largest tribal festival in AsiaTelangana Integrated Command Control Centre TGICCC said on Sunday that the temporary facility was equipped with two dispatch desks and functioned roundtheclock in four shifts ensuring uninterrupted emergency response servicesAll emergency calls related to Medaram Jatara were routed to this dedicated desk for faster handling and focused coordinationThe state police last year launched a new unified emergency number 112 to help people reach the police the Fire Department the ambulance disaster relief and women and child safetyThe 112call centre operated from the Telangana Integrated Command and Control Centre Building at Banjara Hills in HyderabadAt Medaram the temporary Dial112 centre handled over 500 emergency calls Each incident was promptly registered and dispatched to the nearest response vehicleField coordination and communication were effectively managed through VHF wireless systems enabling realtime updates between the control unit and ground personnelThe dispatch unit also worked in close coordination with the drone surveillance teams significantly improving situational awareness and supporting faster decisionmaking in crowd management and emergency responseThe successful functioning of the temporary DIAL112 unit played a crucial role in maintaining public safety and providing immediate assistance to the large number of devotees attending the Medaram Jatara said the TGICCC directorWhile devotees have been thronging Medaram for the last two weeks the main celebrations were held from January 28 to 31Lakhs of devotees from across Telangana and other parts of the country attended the event considered as one of the largest tribal religious congregations in the worldRooted in deep faith and ageold traditions the event concluded in a smooth and peaceful manner on SaturdayDevotees offered turmeric vermilion jaggery rice and cloth to the tribal deities Sammakka and Saralamma as part of their sacred vowsOfficials said systematic queue management and crowd regulation ensured smooth movement of devotees across the Jatara premisesAnticipating heavy footfall the state government district administration and police have made elaborate arrangements for traffic regulation queue supervision and crowd safety mechanismsThe priests took back the deities to the forests on Saturday bringing a curtain on the biennial JataraThe state government has made elaborate arrangements for the Jatara It spent Rs 251 crore for the development of Medaram and creating permanent infrastructure for JataraOver 42000 officers and employees from 21 departments were deployed to provide all amenities to the devotees About 2000 Adivasi volunteers also assisted the devoteesAs many as 13000 police personnel have been deployed for the smooth conduct of the biennial event The police used an Artificial Intelligence AI based drone policing system for effective monitoring of the congregationOver 200 expert swimmers were deployed at the Jampanna Vagu stream to prevent any untoward incident during the holy dip taken by devotees IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/telangana-polices-dial-112-call-centre-handled-over-500-emergency-calls-during-medaram-jatara-660488.html Sun, 01 Feb 2026 13:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/ysrcp-seeks-centres-intervention-over-political-violence-in-andhra-660495.html Amaravati Feb 1 Strongly condemning what it calls the murder attempt on former Minister Ambati Rambabu YSR Congress Party on Sunday sought the Centreâs intervention over political violence in Andhra Pradesh The main opposition party termed the murder attempt on its leader a shocking assault on democracy and a sign of collapsing law and order in Andhra Pradesh It said the incident reflects a dangerous trend of targeting opposition voices and intimidating those who question the governmentYSRCP Parliamentary Party leader YV Subba Reddy condemned what he described as a largescale hourslong attack on Rambabuâs residence by TDP cadres in Guntur while police remained passiveHe said on the direction of YS Jagan Mohan Reddy the party would raise the issue of âdeteriorating situationâ in Andhra Pradesh before the Central government and the Union Home Ministry to seek restoration of law and order and protection for political leadersMP Gurumoorthy also denounced the attack and murder attempt on Ambati Rambabu as a disgraceful act and a symbol of the coalition governmentâs decline He criticised the rising âexcessesâ of the ruling alliance claiming that constitutional governance has been replaced by arbitrary rule and that police are complicit in enabling attacks and clashesHe announced that YSRCP would lodge complaints with the Central government in Parliament and before all relevant commissions Warning that âtimes do not remain the same foreverâ he said a dangerous culture is emerging in which questioning leaders are silenced their homes attacked and fear is spreadHe expressed concern that the state is heading toward instability and revealed that a complaint has already been emailed to the Union Home Secretary urging immediate Central intervention to protect law and order in Andhra PradeshYSRCP Youth Wing State President Jakkampudi Raja criticised the Naidu government for encouraging what he called a culture of political vendetta He remarked that the police system has been reduced to a âprivate armyâ and that attacks on YSRCP leaders intensified after reports clarified that no animal fat was found in Tirupati laddu gheeHe warned that the public would hold the government accountable and demanded dismissal of the state government and imposition of Presidentâs RuleFormer MLA Katasani Ramireddy called the attack on Rambabu âinhumanâ and accused the coalition government of targeting YSRCP leaders to divert attention from its own failures He blamed the police for failing to maintain peace and reiterated the demand for Presidentâs Rule He warned that YSRCP would launch largescale agitations if attacks on its leaders continue IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/ysrcp-seeks-centres-intervention-over-political-violence-in-andhra-660495.html Sun, 01 Feb 2026 14:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/drug-abuse-steadily-undermining-pakistans-socioeconomic-structure-report-660510.html Islamabad Feb 1 Drug abuse has been consistently undermining Pakistans socioeconomic structure and posing one of the biggest challenges faced by the country as per reports Nearly 67 million people in Pakistan abuse controlled drugs with cannabis being the most commonly used substance and heroin addiction affecting hundreds of thousands of people in the country according to the most recent official estimates and statistics of the United NationsAs a result cannabis opioids cocaine and various synthetic narcotics not only pose a threat to personal health but also threaten public safety and national stability A report in the daily Pakistan Today said Drug abuse has grown to be a deeply ingrained societal catastrophe that is steadily undermining Pakistanâs socioeconomic structure and posing one of the biggest challenges of our timePakistans youth who comprise 64 per cent of the total population remain vulnerable as facing issues like peer pressure family discord academic stress unemployment and societal uncertainty often push young people to take up destructive coping strategies According to the report Pakistan must reaffirm its commitment to building a resilient society increasing education and employment opportunities for youth and bolstering interagency coordination to dismantle domestic and transnational drug networks Police the AntiNarcotics Force ANF customs authorities paramilitary forces and community partners must work together to make drug abuse and illicit trafficking less profitable and less pervasive it saidGeographically speaking due to its strategic location within the Golden Crescent Pakistan alongside Afghanistan and Iran bears a unique burden as both a transit and consumption zone for opiates particularly heroin and opium cultivated in Afghanistan Historically the Golden Crescent has surpassed the Southeast Asian Golden Triangle Burma Thailand and Laos in global narcotics production and as a result a significant share of Afghan opiates destined for international markets continues to pass through Pakistanâs land and maritime routes the Pakistan Today report saidAgainst this backdrop Pakistans lawenforcement framework has increased its operational reach to tackle the challenge Regional Police Officer RPO Faisalabad Sohail Akhtar Sukhera has introduced strategies to curb crime and dismantle drug networks at the ground levelUnder his leadership intelligencebased operations and targeted raids have been carried out in Faisalabad and nearby districts resulting in the detention of thousands of individuals who are involved in criminal activity including professional drug peddlers habitual offenders and addicts according to the Pakistan Today report Furthermore Sukhera has created an activitybased intervention model to enhance confidence resilience and decisionmaking skills among students enabling them to face peer pressure and not engage in negative behaviours like drug and substance abuseLegally the Control of Narcotic Substances Act CNSA of 1997 provides the foundation for prosecuting drug traffickers prescribing life imprisonment or even the death penalty for trafficking substantial quantities of prohibited narcotics Nevertheless long prison sentences alone are insufficient to curb demand rather comprehensive prevention strategies expanded rehabilitation services and the destigmatisation of treatment seekers are urgently required the report saidApart from health consequences the drug trade causes social and economic repercussions Illicit drugs erode community trust cause crime corruption and lead to money being spent in informal economies thereby impacting legitimate growth At the same time families and healthcare systems face immense pressure especially in areas where social support structures and medical infrastructure remain weak or nonexistent IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/drug-abuse-steadily-undermining-pakistans-socioeconomic-structure-report-660510.html Sun, 01 Feb 2026 15:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/hindu-americans-hold-rallies-prayer-vigils-to-highlight-targeted-attacks-on-minorities-in-bangladesh-660447.html Washington Feb 1 Peaceful rallies and prayer vigils were held across nearly two dozen US cities as Hindu Americans protested what they described as targeted attacks on Hindus and other religious minorities in Bangladesh urging the US lawmakers and international bodies to take action Demonstrations were reported in multiple cities including Princeton Los Angeles Chicago the Bay Area Detroit and Tampa Organisers said the coordinated protests aimed to raise awareness and press for accountabilityAt a Princeton rally one speaker said participants had gathered âin support of the Bangladeshi Hindus and other minorities who are going through a genocide in Bangladeshâ claiming âmore than 3000 attacksâ since last yearâItâs time to speak up Itâs time to stopâ the protester demandedProtesters in Detroit described what they called a âdripdrip genocideâ saying Hindus were being targeted and urged supporters to âcall your lawmakersâ unite locally and attend a Washington eventA Congressional hearing has been scheduled in Washington DC on February 9In Los Angeles speakers blended prayer with calls for civic action âPlease donât be silent Speak up because silence is acceptanceâ one speaker told the crowd âStand up and be countedâAn official with the Coalition of Hindus of North America said organisers have created an online petition to help people contact elected officialsâInnocent Hindus are being brutally attacked solely for their religious identityâ said FIAChicago and the National India Hub which organised a demonstration in Schaumburg Illinois âSilence and passiveness only enable genocideâ they saidOrganisers said similar events were held in Boston Houston and Los Angeles and that a congressional hearing is scheduled at the US Capitol in early February A coalition of human rights and Hindu advocacy groups including HinduPact said the protests were intended to highlight the plight of Bangladeshi minorities and push for policy attentionAt a Bay Area rally an opening statement said the movement has grown into âan unprecedented grassroots movement spanning from coast to coastâ adding âwhen innocent lives are lost silence is not an optionâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/hindu-americans-hold-rallies-prayer-vigils-to-highlight-targeted-attacks-on-minorities-in-bangladesh-660447.html Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/phone-tapping-case-kcr-reaches-hyderabad-ahead-of-sit-examination-660456.html Hyderabad Feb 1 Bharat Rashtra Samithi BRS president and former Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao reached his residence in Hyderabad on Sunday ahead of his examination by the Special Investigation Team SIT in the telephonetapping case KCR as the BRS chief is popularly known will be questioned by SIT officials at 3 pm on Sunday at his residence in Nandi Nagar in Banjara HillsPolice have tightened security around KCRs house Barricades have been erected to stop any gathering near the house Only KCRs family members were being allowed into the housePolice stepped up security in view of the plans by BRS leaders and workers to gather at KCRs Nandi Nagar house to show solidarity as they allege that he is being questioned due to political vendetta by the Congress governmentAs the BRS cadres plan protests across the state the Director General of Police has directed all Commissioners of Police and Superintendents of Police to take necessary precautionary measures to avert any untoward incidents and ensure maintenance of law and orderThe communication from the DGPs office states that the BRS cadres may stage surprise protests such as dharna rasta roko rallies and burning effigies of the Chief Minister at all village mandal and district headquarters in the state It also said that in view of the ensuing municipal elections BRS activists may try to escalate the issue to create law and order problemsThe SIT had summoned KCR for examination on Friday The former chief minister was asked to make himself available at any place within Hyderabad but he conveyed to the SIT to fix any other date as was preoccupied in connection with the municipal electionsKCR also sought his examination at his residence at Erravalli village in Siddipet district However SIT rejected his request and in its second notice pasted on his house in Hyderabad on the night of January 30 directed him to make himself available for examination in Hyderabad on SundayThe BRS leader in his reply to SIT stated he would make himself available at 3 pm on Sunday at his Nandi Nagar residence in Banjara Hills for examination by the SITKCR also stated that the way the SIT proceeded with the second notice to him would not stand legal scrutiny Pasting the notice on the wall of his house is no notice in the eye of the law he saidIn his sixpage reply to the notice which cited several Supreme Court and High Court verdicts on the manner of serving of such notices the BRS chief said the Jubilee Hills Assistant Commissioner of Police ACP had no jurisdiction to issue him a notice in the first place as the house did not fall under the Jubilee Hills police limits He said as per the provisions of the law the SIT was duty bound to record my statement at my place of residing ie Erravalli and no other placeHe however added that notwithstanding the legal position he being a former Telangana Chief Minister and present Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly and a responsible citizen of this country would be available for his examination at 3 pm on Sunday at Nandi Nagar residenceKCR is the topmost leader of BRS to be questioned in the case relating to the alleged tapping of phones of several people including political opponents businessmen journalists and even judges during the BRS ruleThe SIT last month examined BRS working president K T Rama Rao T Harish Rao and Santosh Rao IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/phone-tapping-case-kcr-reaches-hyderabad-ahead-of-sit-examination-660456.html Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/jampk-crime-branch-files-charge-sheet-against-accused-in-international-prize-scam-case-660462.html Srinagar Feb 1 A charge sheet has been filed against two accused in the fake international prize scam case the JampK Crime Branch said on Sunday The Economic Offences Wing EOW Kashmir of Crime Branch JampK has produced a charge sheet in Case FIR No 242017 under Section 420 RPC read with Section 66d of the IT Act against two accused persons before the Honâble Court of City Munsif Srinagar after establishing their involvement in a prize money fraud case the Crime Branch Kashmir said in a statementIt said that the investigation was initiated following the receipt of a complaint by the agency wherein the complainant stated that he was lured by a fraudulent phone call claiming that he had won a prize of Rs 235 crore along with a car from Ms Chevrolet Motors Promotion Limited UKIn order to claim the said prize the caller directed the complainant to communicate through an email ID chepromlivcouk During subsequent email correspondence the complainant was asked to deposit an amount as customs duty into a bank account maintained in the name of Jitu Raj Johari at SBI Branch Sarai Khawja it saidAfter depositing the said amount the complainant received another email instructing him to open an account in the Royal Bank of Scotland and to deposit an additional amount as Charges of Transfer COT through an NSG agency The complainant arranged the required amount from various sources and deposited the same as instructed However no prize money was ever transferred to his account The caller identifying himself as Frank Ban and using the email ID frankbandiplomatscom continued to mislead the complainant the statement addedThe Crime Branch said that the probe conclusively revealed that Johari son of Anand Kumar Johari resident of H No A71 Second Floor Front Side Ashoka Enclave Sector37 Amarnagar Faridabad Haryana and Suresh Thakur son of Ramesh Thakur resident of H No 63 Akhara Ghat Giromail Muzaffarabad and presently residing at H No 58 NBlock JJ Colony Shakurpur Delhi were actively involved in the commission of the offence and had fraudulently and dishonestly duped the complainant of lakhs of rupeesBased on oral documentary and corroborative evidence collected during the course of investigation offences under the relevant provisions of law were established against the accused persons Accordingly the case has been proved and the chargesheet has been presented before the competent court for judicial adjudication the statement added IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/jampk-crime-branch-files-charge-sheet-against-accused-in-international-prize-scam-case-660462.html Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/telangana-cm-orders-action-against-those-responsible-for-excise-constables-death-660468.html Hyderabad Feb 1 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Sunday directed the police to take strict action against those responsible for the death of excise constable Gajula Soumya The 25yearold succumbed on Saturday night to the injuries she sustained in an alleged attack by Ganja smugglers a week ago in Nizamabad districtThe Chief Minister expressed his condolences on the death of Soumya who passed away at Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences NIMS in HyderabadThe Chief Minister expressed his anguish over Soumya losing her life in the line of duty He ordered police officials to take strict action against those responsible for her deathThe Chief Minister assured that the government would extend all possible assistance to Soumyas familyA bulletin issued by NIMS late Saturday night said All necessary medical interventions and advanced lifesupport measures were provided by a multidisciplinary team of specialists Despite sustained and best possible efforts the patient could not be revived and was declared deceased on January 31 at 941 pm NIMS extends its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and conveys its sincere sympathies during this hour of profound griefSowmya was initially brought to NIMS in the early hours of January 25 and was admitted to the Emergency Department before being shifted to the Respiratory Intensive Care Unit She remained in a critical condition unconscious and on life support with multiple organ systems under strainShe had sustained critical injuries after she was run over by a car belonging to a Ganja contraband smuggling gang in Nizamabad districtThe incident occurred during a vehicle check near Madhavnagar village in Nizamabad district on January 23A special excise team acting on a tipoff had stopped a car Two of the four suspects in the car jumped out and fled Soumya who was standing in front of the car was hit as the driver suddenly accelerated the vehicle After she fell beneath the wheels the driver reversed the vehicle in an apparent bid to flee then rammed into an electric pole while turning leftPolice arrested the driver and another suspect and launched a hunt for the two others The excise personnel seized 25 kg ganja from the car The accused were transporting the contraband from Nirmal district to NizamabadA severely injured Soumya was admitted to a hospital where doctors removed one kidney because of internal injuriesAs her condition turned critical she was shifted to Hyderabad and admitted to NIMS IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/telangana-cm-orders-action-against-those-responsible-for-excise-constables-death-660468.html Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-of-a-family-hacked-to-death-in-jharkhands-palamu-teenage-girl-critical-660469.html Palamu Jharkhand Feb 1 Three members of a family were brutally murdered with sharp weapons in a village in Jharkhandâs Palamu district police said on Sunday A 16yearold girl of the family sustained serious injuries in the attack in the Kusri village of the Asehar panchayat under the Panki police station area and is battling for lifeThe incident occurred after midnight Preliminary investigations suggest the murders were triggered by superstition and suspicion of witchcraftThe deceased have been identified as Vijay Bhuiyan his wife Hewanti Devi and their son Chhotu Bhuiyan Their daughter Mamta Kumari was critically injured in the attack and has been admitted to the Panki Community Health Centre Doctors said her condition remains seriousUpon receiving information police rushed to the spot cordoned off the area and launched an investigation Two neighbours Ravindra Bhuiyan and Pramod Bhuiyan have been named as accused in the caseAccording to police and local residents Bhuiyan had longstanding disputes with some villagers who allegedly accused his family of practising black magic and witchcraftSeveral arguments had reportedly taken place earlier between them and village councils were convened in the past to resolve the issueOn Saturday night a group of people allegedly entered the house and assaulted the family members before attacking them with sharp weapons killing the three family members on the spotA pall of gloom has descended over the village following the incident with a large number of villagers and relatives gathering at the crime scenePanki police station incharge Rajesh Ranjan said swift action was taken based on information provided by villagersThe matter is being investigated thoroughly and search operations are underway to arrest all those involved he saidThe crime scene is located about 35 km from the Panki police station in a Maoistaffected area Police are exercising extra caution while launching an operation to nab the perpetrators of the crime IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/three-of-a-family-hacked-to-death-in-jharkhands-palamu-teenage-girl-critical-660469.html Sun, 01 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/five-arrested-for-drug-peddling-in-jampks-sopore-pulwama-660258.html Srinagar Jan 30 Five people have been arrested by the police in Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla and Pulwama districts during their continued action against drug smuggling and drug peddling said police on Friday A police statement said âIn a followup action in an ongoing NDPS case Sopore Police in Baramulla district has achieved a major breakthrough by arresting additional accused persons and effecting further recovery of contraband indicating the presence of a wider drug peddling networkâDuring the investigation of Case FIR No 232026 registered under Sections 822â29 of the NDPS Act and Section 281 BNS at Police Station Sopore based on the disclosure of the earlier arrested accused Sopore Police apprehended two more persons namely Mohd Umar Dar son of Ghulam Nabi Dar and Nisar Ahmad Bhat alias Shanu son of MehrajudDin Bhat both residents of Naseem Bagh Sopore the statement saidActing on their disclosures the Sopore Police recovered a substantial quantity of Codeine Phosphate bottles from their possession The accused persons were arrested in the case and further investigation is underway to trace backward and forward linkages of the drug supply chainâMore arrests and recoveries are expected In a separate action reflecting the relentless antidrug drive Police Post Hadipora under Police Station Dangiwacha established a naka at Hadipora Crossing During naka checking a suspicious person attempted to flee but was apprehended tactfully Upon personal search a charaslike substance was recovered from his possession the police statement saidThe accused was identified as Farooq Ahmad Malla son of Ab Rahim Malla resident of Hadipora Accordingly a case under relevant sections of the NDPS Act was registered at Police Station Dangiwacha and an investigation is in progressâSopore Police reiterate their zerotolerance policy against drug trafficking and reaffirm their commitment to sustained intelligencedriven action to dismantle drug networks and protect the youth and society from the menace of narcotics Public cooperation is solicited to help eradicate drug abuse from the districtâ the statement mentionedIn another antismuggling operation police in Pulwama district arrested two persons for drug trafficking at Hawal Naka in Pulwama on FridayâIn its continued efforts to curb the drug menace Pulwama Police today arrested two persons involved in drug trafficking and seized contraband substance during naka checking During routine naka checking at Hawal Naka near Bridge a vehicle bearing registration number UP38 AK 7313 Thar coming from Pulwama towards Shopian was intercepted for checking During the search 11 bottles of Codeine Phosphate were recovered from the possession of the driver and codriver Both the accused were arrested on the spot officials saidâThe arrested persons have been identified as Mohd Fahad son of Ateek Ahmad a resident of Hindupora Khada Uttar Pradesh and Aman son of Aabid a resident of Begam Sarai Sambhal Uttar Pradesh Accordingly a case FIR No 082026 under Sections 821 and 29 of the NDPS Act has been registered at Police Station Rajpora and an investigation has been taken up Pulwama Police reiterate their commitment to eradicate the menace of drugs from society and appeal to the general public to cooperate by sharing any information related to drug traffickingâ police said IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/five-arrested-for-drug-peddling-in-jampks-sopore-pulwama-660258.html Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/murders-most-foul-stepfathers-kill-stepsons-in-delhi-ncr-in-two-separate-incidents-660259.html New Delhi Jan 30 The DelhiNational Capital Region NCR has been shaken by two separate horrific incidents of domestic violence in which stepfathers allegedly murdered their young stepsons The killings occurring in Delhiâs Shastri Park and Haryanaâs Faridabad have left local communities in shock due to the extreme nature of the violence reported In Northeast Delhi a 12yearold seventhgrader named Altamash was found murdered in a forested area The boys stepfather is accused of luring him away from school before attacking him with a sharp weapon Police sources indicate the victim was not only killed but had his eyes gouged out and sustained a fractured handThe victimâs mother revealed that the suspect had frequently issued death threats against her children though she initially dismissed them as empty rhetoricHe had always had a problem with my children she statedHe brought my son from school and killed him He even informed me after the act via a video callThe victimâs brother Aman discovered the crime after the suspect allegedly shared a photograph of the body around 300 AM While the body has been sent to the Guru Teg Bahadur GTB Hospital mortuary for a postmortem examination the suspect remains at large Delhi Police have deployed forensic teams and are currently questioning several associates to track the absconding accusedIn Haryana police in Faridabadâs Sector 58 have arrested a man for the brutal murder of his twoyearold stepson on January 25 The victim was one of three children from his motherâs first marriageAccording to investigators the stepfather had a history of hostility towards the child often subjecting him to physical abuse over minor issues On the day of the incident the toddler was beaten so severely that he was rendered unconscious Though family members rushed him to the hospital he was declared dead on arrivalPolice confirmed that the childâs body bore numerous injury marks consistent with a prolonged and violent assault A case of murder has been registered and the accused is currently being interrogated to determine the full extent of the motiveBoth incidents have sparked a sensation in their respective neighbourhoods with residents demanding the strictest possible legal action against the men IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/murders-most-foul-stepfathers-kill-stepsons-in-delhi-ncr-in-two-separate-incidents-660259.html Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/mobile-internet-suspended-in-parts-of-jampks-kishtwar-for-security-reasons-660260.html Jammu Jan 30 As a security precaution the authorities on Friday suspended mobile Internet services in parts of Jammu and Kashmirâs Kishtwar district An official said that the union territorys Home Department has ordered the temporary suspension of mobile data services including 2G 3G 4G and 5G in select areas of the district as a precautionary security measureThe suspension order said that mobile Internet services have been suspended in Singhpora Chingam and Chatroo areas of Kishtwar from 1201 am to 1159 pm on January 30 to prevent possible misuse by antinational elementsThe order was issued by Principal Secretary Home Department Chandraker Bharti following inputs from the Inspector General of Police Jammu Zone who is the authorised officer under the Temporary Suspension of Telecommunication Services Rules 2024As per the directive the suspension covers a radius of six kilometres around each of the identified locationsThe authorities noted that highspeed mobile data services could potentially be exploited by miscreants leading to a deterioration of public order and posing a threat to the security of the union territoryThe UT Home Department stated that the decision was taken in the interest of sovereignty and integrity of India security of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir and maintenance of public orderThe suspension order has been formally confirmed under the relevant provisions of the Telecommunication Act 2023 and the Temporary Suspension of Telecommunication Service Rules 2024Mobile Internet suspension has been ordered in the past as well in Jammu and Kashmir to prevent terrorists and antisocial elements from misusing the facilityAuthorities in most districts of the UT have already banned the use of a virtual private network VPN after it was reported that antinational elements hide their identities by using the virtual networkRecently joint security forces acting on specific input surrounded the Singhpora village in Kishtwar and during the ensuing cordon and search operation hiding terrorists fired at a small party of the forces killing one paratrooper and injuring seven other soldiers IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/mobile-internet-suspended-in-parts-of-jampks-kishtwar-for-security-reasons-660260.html Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/rajasthan-sadhvi-prem-baisa-buried-as-per-religious-traditions-death-sparks-row-660274.html Jaipur Jan 30 Sadhvi Prem Baisa 23 was buried on Friday at her ashram in Pareu village Balotra following her mysterious death Burial rituals were performed according to religious traditions with a large gathering of sadhus saints and devotees present Bhajans and mantras were chanted and the samadhi was worshipped after completion of the rites Prem Baisa was admitted to a private hospital in Jodhpur on Wednesday where she passed away within minutes of admissionHer father Veeram Nath Viramnath claimed that she was suffering only from a mild cold and sore throat According to him she was given an injection at an ashram in Jodhpur after which her condition worsened rapidly âShe had continuous programmes and had taken a rest day on the 28th I suggested taking her to Preksha Hospital but she refused and asked me to call someone nearby Within 30 seconds of the injection her condition deterioratedâ he said He added that the matter should be thoroughly investigated and the medical report made public He quoted her alleged last words and said I did not get justice in my lifetime but please ensure I get justiceâ After her death an alleged suicide note surfaced intensifying the controversyThe Sadhviâs mortal remains were brought to Pareu village on Thursday evening Her father who accompanied the body was seen weeping inconsolably The burial was completed around 1230 PM on Friday at her ashram Investigations into the circumstances surrounding her death are awaited Meanwhile an old blackmailing case involving the Sadhvi has returned to public attention Several devotees have also raised questions about the role of her father and the ashram administration On July 13 2025 a video of Prem Baisa with a man went viral on social media and was portrayed as obscene She filed an FIR at Boranada police station on July 16 stating that the man in the video was her father and that the footage dated back to 2021 when she was suffering from depression and being comforted by him Police later arrested four accused including Jogendra alias Jogaram 29 a sound system installer her former driver Ramesh Jogendraâs wife Krishna and another associate According to the FIR Jogendra allegedly extracted the video from a CCTV camera installed at her residence and along with others demanded Rs 20 lakh threatening to make the video public When she refused the video was allegedly edited and circulated onlineAt the time Prem Baisa had said âThese people have defamed the saffron robe I am ready to undergo an ordeal by fire to prove my innocenceâ Police officials had stated that the accused deliberately damaged her image IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/rajasthan-sadhvi-prem-baisa-buried-as-per-religious-traditions-death-sparks-row-660274.html Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/ktaka-confident-group-chairman-cj-roy-shoots-himself-at-office-660300.html Bengaluru Jan 30 In a major development Confident Group Founder and Chairman CJ Roy allegedly shot himself dead at his office in Bengaluru on Friday The cause behind the suicide is yet to be ascertained The incident occurred at his property on Longford Road in Bengaluru which falls under the Ashoknagar police station limits The Confident Group is one of the prominent real estate companies in the country Police stated that the IT Department sleuths arrived in two vehicles and raided Roys office Roy who came to office afterwards at noon has taken this extreme step shot himself in the chestPolice stated that he had faced an investigation by the IT officers for an hourPolice stated that Roy fired at himself using a pistol Investigators are verifying whether the incident took place during the ongoing Income Tax raids After the incident Royâs staff immediately shifted him to a hospital where doctors declared him deadAccording to police Royâs family owns multiple business ventures and he was facing several cases The exact reason for the suicide is still under investigation Senior police officers rushed to the spot and have taken up further investigationPreliminary investigations suggest that Roy may have taken the extreme step following repeated raids by the Income Tax Department IT officials also conducted raids on his properties in Bengaluru on Friday The police stated that the exact cause will be ascertained after recording the statements by the family members and completion of preliminary investigationsRoy was known for his accessibility and for sharing his success story with youngsters through public interactions and reality shows He was also very active on social mediaFounded 19 years ago the Confident Group is a conglomerate with multiple business activities spread across India the UAE and the USA The company is involved in designing and delivering several wellregarded real estate projects in Bengaluru Kerala and DubaiRoy was also known for helping poor students and for providing lavish gifts to winners of reality shows More details regarding the incident are awaited The body has been kept at Narayana Hospital in Anekal in the outskirts of the city IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/ktaka-confident-group-chairman-cj-roy-shoots-himself-at-office-660300.html Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/revenue-official-in-jampks-ganderbal-arrested-while-accepting-bribe-cbi-660302.html Srinagar Jan 30 The Central Bureau of Investigation CBI said on Friday that it has arrested a patwari revenue clerk in JampKâs Ganderbal district while accepting a bribe In a statement the central agency said that it has arrested the patwari Revenue Department inMouza Gadoora Ganderbal while accepting a bribe of Rs 15000 from the complainantâThe CBI registered the instant case on 28012026 against the said accused It was alleged that the accused public servant demanded a bribe of Rs 20000 for issuing an extract of Jamabandi and making rectification of the revenue records of the land it said adding that the agency laid a trap and caught the accused patwari redhanded while accepting the bribe from the complainantThe aforesaid accused person has been arrested Further investigation is underwayâThe strict action by the Central Bureau of Investigation CBI against corrupt public servants underscores its firm commitment to curbing corruption Citizens who come across instances of corruption or are subjected to demands for bribes by public officials are encouraged to report such matters the agency said in the statementIf any government employee demands a bribe for any official work in Jammu amp Kashmir and Ladakh citizens may complain to the CBI ACB Srinagar on mobile number 9419900977 or email hobacsgrcbigovin the statement saidThe CBI the JampK AntiCorruption Bureau ACB and the police have simultaneous jurisdiction to stop corruption among government servants of both the central services and the Union Territory services in JampKFor more than 25 years after terrorist violence started in JampK in the 1990s accountability and transparency in public life had taken a back seatAfter the rule of law was established with the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019 separatist violence came down and accountability started returning to government servicesSo far JampK Lt Governor Manoj Sinha has terminated the services of 84 government servants for their links with the terrorist outfits IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/revenue-official-in-jampks-ganderbal-arrested-while-accepting-bribe-cbi-660302.html Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bihar-2-shot-dead-1-injured-over-land-dispute-in-patna-660309.html Patna Jan 30 Two persons were shot dead and another seriously injured following a land dispute in Rasalpur village under the Fatuha police station area of Patna district on Friday triggering tension in the locality The deceased have been identified as 50yearold Rajwanti Devi and 55yearold Devsagar SinghThey sustained multiple gunshot wounds and were rushed to the hospital where they succumbed due to the injuries and excessive blood lossAccording to Jitendra Kumar son of Rajwanti Devi the clash erupted over a minor land dispute involving just two inches of landHe said that the disagreement has existed for several years between two brothers Shravan Prasad and Rajkumar YadavâOn Friday morning my father Shravan Prasad and others were talking to my uncle Rajkumar Yadav when his son Shivam Kumar Yadav suddenly arrived and opened fire on us My mother Rajwanti Devi my brother Rajan Prasad and a villager Devsagar Singh sustained gunshot injuries My mother and Devsagar Singh succumbed to the injuries in the hospital There was no major land dispute it was only about two inchesâ he saidRajan Prasad is undergoing treatment at Patna Medical College and Hospital PMCHThe accused after committing the crime fled from the sceneFollowing the incident panic and tension gripped the village Residents have demanded strict action against the accused and adequate compensation for the victimsâ familiesPolice have been deployed in the village to prevent further escalationUpon receiving information Rural SP Kundan Kumar along with police personnel reached the spot and initiated an investigationRaids are being conducted to apprehend the accusedâTwo pistols a sword and several spent cartridges have been recovered from the crime scene All aspects of the case are being investigated and strict action will be taken against those responsibleâ said Rural SP Kundan KumarPolice officials said the situation is currently under control though a tense atmosphere continues to prevail in the area IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bihar-2-shot-dead-1-injured-over-land-dispute-in-patna-660309.html Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/oppn-slams-stalin-govt-over-womens-safety-after-chennai-triple-murder-660312.html Chennai Jan 30 The murder of a young migrant woman her husband and their twoyearold son has triggered sharp political attacks on the DMK government with Opposition leaders accusing Chief Minister MK Stalin of failing to ensure womenâs safety and maintain law and order in Chennai Police on Friday recovered the body of Minukumari 21 from the Perungudi garbage dumping yard days after the bodies of her husband Gaurav Kumar 24 and their son Birmani Kumar 2 were found dumped at separate locations in the city The family migrant workers from Nalanda district in Bihar had recently returned to Chennai in search of employmentReacting sharply BJP leader Kasthuri Shankar said Chennai once considered one of the safest cities in the country had seen a sharp deterioration in safety over the past few years âViolence against women is going on unchecked in Tamil Nadu especially in Chennaiâ she said expressing condolences to the victimâs familyBJP leader and former Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan described the incident as âvery dishearteningâ alleging a complete breakdown of law and order in the state She said incidents of sexual harassment and drug abuse were on the rise and that women no longer felt safeThe political attack comes amid growing outrage over recent crimes against women including the alleged sexual assault of a woman inside the Government Arts College campus at Nandanam in Chennai Referring to these incidents they claimed crimes against women were being reported almost every other day in Tamil NaduKasthuri accused the Chief Minister of being indifferent to the gravity of the situation and urged the state government to take urgent steps to strengthen safety measures for women particularly in urban areas and public institutionsThe triple murder has intensified scrutiny of the stateâs law and order situation with Opposition parties demanding accountability and immediate corrective action to prevent further crimes against women in Chennai IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/oppn-slams-stalin-govt-over-womens-safety-after-chennai-triple-murder-660312.html Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/telangana-ed-restores-properties-worth-rs-16-crore-to-pnb-660313.html Hyderabad Jan 30 The Directorate of Enforcement ED has completed the process of restitution of five attached immovable properties valued at about Rs 16 crore to the Punjab National Bank PNB EDâs Hyderabad Zonal Office said on Friday that the process has been completed under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act PMLAThe properties were attached during the PMLA investigation in the case of Ghanshyamdas Gems amp Jewels and its Managing Partner Sanjay Agarwal The value of the attached properties at the time of registration of FIR in 2011 was about Rs 255 croreThe attached immovable properties for which restitution has been allowed by the Court include a plot and agricultural lands located in the districts of Ranga Reddy and Medak in Telangana The present market value of the resituated properties is Rs 16 croreThe Central agency initiated an investigation based on an FIR registered by the CBI BSampFC Bangalore against Ghanshyamdas Gems amp Jewels and its partners for fraudulently inducing SBI into releasing 250 Kgs of gold on the strength of forged bank guarantees submitted by Sanjay Agarwal purportedly issued by PNBED investigation revealed that when the news of the fraud became public Sanjay Agarwal and his brothers Ajay Kumar and Vinay Kumar removed the entire stock of gold from their shop situated at Abids Hyderabad and sold it off in the local market in cash This stock was mortgaged to PNB The Proceeds of Crime so generated by them were later invested in a new firm opened in December 2012 by Sanjay Agarwal in his wifeâs name Later he also opened three more firms in the names of his brothers and one of his employeesSubstantial unexplained cash deposits were found in multiple bank accounts opened in the names of his family members and firms controlled by him Moreover the investigation revealed that Sanjay Agarwal had obtained a passport on a fake identity of Srikanth Gupta and travelled abroad several times and opened multiple bank accounts for layering his illgot money The money trail further led the ED officials to a benami property acquired in the name of one of his employees Avinash Soni the ED saidThe ED had arrested Sanjay Agarwal on February 11 2022 and provisionally attached 9 immovable properties belonging to Sanjay Agarwal his family members and benamis IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/telangana-ed-restores-properties-worth-rs-16-crore-to-pnb-660313.html Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengaluru-cop-caught-red-handed-by-lokayukta-officials-while-taking-bribe-660317.html Bengaluru Jan 30 A police inspector posted at Bengalurus KP Agrahara police station was caught redhanded by Karnataka Lokayukta officials on Friday while accepting a bribe of Rs 4 lakh to drop a personâs name from a chit fund fraud case The accused officer has been identified as Inspector Govindaraju He was trapped while receiving the bribe amount at the CAR Grounds on Mysuru RoadLokayukta Superintendent of Police Shivaprakash Devaraj said on Friday that the inspector had earlier accepted Rs 1 lakh on January 24 out of the overall demand of a Rs 5 lakh bribe in connection with a case registered under the Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes BUDS Act 2019 at the police stationThe accused inspector was caught redhanded while accepting money from the complainant Akbar near the Chamarajapete CAR Ground The bribe was allegedly taken to drop the accused from the case the SP said Govindaraju has been arrested under the Prevention of Corruption PC Act and sent to judicial custodyPolice sources said Inspector Govindaraju allegedly created a scene at the time of his arrest and turned aggressive during the trap operation A video showing the Inspector creating a ruckus after being caught while accepting the bribe has surfacedThe video shows Lokayukta officials taking him into custody despite his aggressive behaviour At one point as many as six Lokayukta officials were seen restraining the Inspector as he became violent He was heard shouting and creating a dramatic scenePolice said the bribe demand was made while the inspector was investigating a chit fund fraud case Before the trap was laid the inspector had gone to arrest the accused in connection with the case A video of this arrest operation has also surfacedThe video shows that the arrest attempt was carried out at a plot where the accused resisted police action You have come without issuing a notice We will speak to our lawyer the accused said but the police subsequently called a Hoysala patrol vehicle and took him to the police stationIt was after reaching the police station that an alleged deal was struck The inspector demanded Rs 5 lakh to drop the accused from the case Initially Rs 1 lakh was collected and later the accused were instructed to bring the remaining Rs 4 lakh While accepting the Rs 4 lakh Inspector Govindaraju was caught in the Lokayukta trap IANS https://dailyworld.in/crime/bengaluru-cop-caught-red-handed-by-lokayukta-officials-while-taking-bribe-660317.html Sat, 31 Jan 2026 01:14:00 +0530