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Mumbai: The Crime Intelligence Unit (CIU) of the Mumbai Crime Branch on Friday recreated the crime scene in the sensational INSAS rifle theft case at Navy Nagar, Colaba. The exercise, which lasted for about an hour, began around 6 pm, with both arrested accused -- Rakesh Dubulla (20) and his elder brother Umesh Dubulla (25) -- present at the spot. Brothers' Alleged Motive: Terror and Extortion According to investigators, the duo allegedly stole the rifle with the motive of creating terror in the forests of Asifabad, Telangana, using high-tech weaponry. Police suspect the brothers also intended to expand their extortion activities in the region. Rakesh, an Agniveer jawan posted at INS Kochi, had earlier served at INS Garuda in Mumbai in February 2024, giving him prior knowledge of Navy Nagar's internal setup. His brother Umesh, police revealed, is allegedly involved in illicit liquor trade and extortion rackets in Telangana. Mumbai Police have sought details of Umesh's criminal record from the Telangana Police. Investigators believe the brothers were planning to establish dominance in forest areas through rackets involving teakwood, tendu leaves, ayurvedic herbs, and liquor smuggling. How the Rifle Was Stolen On September 6, Umesh allegedly entered Navy Nagar impersonating a Quick Reaction Team (QRT) member. He approached a 20-year-old jawan on radar protection duty at AP Towers and convinced him to hand over his rifle along with two loaded magazines and one empty magazine. The jawan later realised he had been duped, and the weapon was missing. Recovery of Rifle and Magazines Police said Rakesh tossed the rifle over the compound wall to Umesh, after which the two fled to Telangana via train from Lokmanya Tilak Terminus. The stolen rifle and magazines were later recovered from a forest area near their home in Asifabad, where they had been hidden in bushes.
Raipur: Five of 31 Maoists slain in Sunday's encounter with security forces in a forest falling under Indravati National Park in Bijapur district in south Bastar of Chhattisgarh have been identified, police said on Monday. West Bastar Division secretary Hunga Karma, who was in the rank of divisional committee (DVCM) member carrying a bounty of Rs eight lakh, was among the five slain Naxals who have been identified so far, police said. The other three deceased Naxals, who have been identified, were in the rank of commander in the Maoist cadre and carried a reward of Rs five lakh each. They a ...Read More >
New Delhi: Following a directive from the Delhi Police Commissioner to strictly enforce number plate regulations, the traffic police have launched a widespread crackdown on vehicles with improperly displayed or decorative number plates. As of May 2025, more than 27,000 drivers have been booked for violations.The enforcement drive targets non-standard number plates that use unusual fonts, colours, religious symbols, or caste and community slogans. According to official data, there were 17,795 violations recorded in 2024, including 14,624 challans and 3,171 notices. In comparison, the numbers ha ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) YouTuber Samay Raina appeared before the National Commission for Women (NCW) in Delhi on Tuesday, months after he was summoned in connection with allegedly offensive and sexist content aired during his show "India's Got Latent", officials said. Raina was also among the five social media influencers who appeared before the Supreme Court in a case seeking action against them for ridiculing persons suffering from disabilities. Raina submitted his statement in response to the allegations to NCW officials. Officials said further steps will be considered after reviewing his ...Read More >
Guwahati: An armed militant was killed, and six others were apprehended after a fierce exchange of fire between Manipur Police Commandos and a militant group in Thoubal District on Saturday. Two labourers were shot dead in Kakching districts by unknown miscreants. In Thoubal a significant cache of arms and ammunition, along with multiple electronic devices, were also recovered from the spot. A senior police official in Imphal said that armed militants attacked the Manipur Police Commandos at Sa ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said the state govt was consistently working to provide better resources to the doctors and quality healthcare services to the citizens.He mentioned that medical colleges were being established in every district.While there were only six medical colleges in 2014, the number has now increased to 15, and nine new colleges are under construction. As a result, MBBS seats in the state increased from 700 in 2014 to 2,185, at present. The state govt aims to increase the MBBS seats to over 3,400 by 2029, said Saini.The CM was addressing a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 2 (ANI): The world's first robot-assisted cementless medial pivot knee replacement surgery was performed on a 54-year-old man at a private hospital in Delhi, doctors said. According to doctors, the patient, a resident of Jharkhand's Dhanbad, had been suffering from debilitating knee pain for over eight years and was diagnosed with advanced osteoarthritis in both knees, along with complex deformities such as varus (bow-legged) and flexion (bent-knee). Also Read | Opium in Anardana Goli: Delhi Police Bust International Drug Cartel, Kingpin Among 2 Arrested for Smuggling ...Read More >
Jhansi: A bomb threat delayed the Durg-bound Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Express on Friday night, when it was halted at Virangana Laxmibai Jhansi railway station for nearly an hour. The threat turned out to be a hoax, and the train resumed its journey after a thorough inspection. According to SP, GRP, Vipul Srivastav, after the train left Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station in Delhi around 6pm on Friday, a call was recieved at the railway helpline 139, claiming that a bomb had been planted in a sleeper coach of the train. The railway control room in Lucknow started preparations for search of the ...Read More >
Nagpur: The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) has identified 10 chronic nullah stretches across eight of its 10 zones where citizens are rampantly dumping garbage, nullifying pre-monsoon cleaning efforts and putting thousands of homes at risk of flooding. With 227 open drains spread across the city and rainfall intensifying, NMC officials warn that urban flooding is no longer just a possibility -- it's a man-made inevitability.Despite deploying heavy machines and sanitation teams across key zones, the problem persists. Drains that were desilted only weeks ago are once again clogged with plast ...Read More >
Amritsar: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey from Jharkhand has claimed that Britain assisted India in executing the 1984 Operation Bluestar at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, stoking a new controversy.In a post on X on Monday, Dubey alleged that then PM Indira Gandhi "launched an attack on the Golden Temple in collaboration with Britain", with British Army officers present in Amritsar.He uploaded a classified British document, "Sikh Community", claiming that on Feb 23, 1984, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office mentioned in a letter that the Indian govt had sought British advice over a plan to remove Si ...Read More >
Chennai: In a reprieve to actors Srikanth and Krishna, who were arrested on charges of using cocaine, Madras high court on Tuesday granted them conditional bail. Granting the relief, Justice M Nirmal Kumar directed them to appear at the Nungambakkam police station daily until further orders.Actor Srikanth was arrested on June 23, while Krishna was arrested on June 26 in connection with a cocaine smuggling racket. Representing Srikanth, senior advocate John Sathyan submitted that Srikanth was arrested solely based on a confession given by the prime accused, Pradeep Kumar, who said that Srikanth ...Read More >
Mumbai: Actress Urvashi Rautela's mother, Meera Rautela, has revealed shocking details about Vedika Shetty, Alia Bhatt's former assistant, who has been arrested for cheating her of Rs. 77 lakh. Rautela's mother also had a troubling experience with Vedika Shetty, who once served as Urvashi's personal assistant. In a shocking revelation, Meera shared how Vedika was allegedly involved in theft running into lakhs of rupees from the Rautela family. She had reported the incident to the police some time ago and has now spoken out about the disturbing details of her ordeal. "Vedika Shetty was employ ...Read More >
Imphal: The Manipur Police arrested three men who claimed to be members of the Arambai Tenggol (AT) for allegedly being involved in extortion in Imphal East. The operation jointly launched by the police and central forces successfully ended with the recovery of arms, ammunition, a four-wheeler, and incriminating documents. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! A police report stated that based on specific information that some armed miscreants were loitering in and around Kshetrigao Sabal Leikai, in Imphal east district to commit "prejudicial activi ...Read More >
Haridwar: A woman politician has been arrested for allegedly letting her boyfriend and others repeatedly rape her 13-year-old daughter in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. The horrifying crime, which occurred between January and March, was exposed when the minor bravely confided in her father, prompting a police investigation that led to the arrest of the accused. The accused was arrested with her boyfriend and one more. According to police reports, the minor was gang-raped multiple times, often in the presence of her mother. The minor, who had been living with her father following her parents' separat ...Read More >
Imphal (Manipur) [India], July 4 (ANI): In a major success of security forces in Manipur, a large haul of arms and ammunition, including 21 INSAS rifles, grenades, IEDs, SLRs and AK series rifles have been recovered during coordinated operations at multiple sites as part of efforts to restore normalcy and ensure the safety and security of citizens. The major recovery of arms and ammunition, including 203 weapons, was made by Manipur Police, Army and other security forces. Also Read | India-US Trade Pact Likely Before July 9; Certain Issues Still Pending in Agriculture, Auto Sectors, Says Off ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Jun 7 (PTI) Punjab Police on Saturday said it has busted an illegal arms smuggling racket with the arrest of three people and recovery of six sophisticated foreign-made weapons, smuggled from across the border. Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said those arrested have been identified as Rajan, Paramjit Singh and Dinesh Kumar, all residents of Amritsar. The recovered weapons include two Glock 19X pistols, two .30 bore pistols, one .30 bore Star Mark Pistol and one Beretta .30 bore Pistol. Preliminary investigations revealed that the accused were working under the dir ...Read More >
Kolkata, Jul 2 (PTI) Police officers investigating the alleged gang rape of a student in a Kolkata law college last month were trying to identify the people whom the prime accused, Monojit Mishra, had met hours before he was arrested, an officer said on Wednesday. The investigators were also checking if the other two accused - Zaib Ahmed and Pramit Mukherjee - also contacted any person before they were picked up by the police. Also Read | Opium in Anardana Goli: Delhi Police Bust International Drug Cartel, Kingpin Among 2 Arrested for Smuggling Narcotics Concealed in Ayurvedic Products. It ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Signalling the government's intent to move ahead with the impeachment motion of Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said that main opposition parties have given their in-principle approval to support the motion in the upcoming monsoon session scheduled for July21-August 21. Rijiju said that the government is yet to decide whether the motion would be brought in the Lok Sabha or the Rajya Sabha. For the Lok Sabha, signatures of a minimum 100 MPs is required. The requirement is the support of at least 50 MPs in the Rajya Sabha. H ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Pro-Khalistan terrorist and ISI's key henchman Harpreet Singh, alias Happy Passia, is expected to be extradited from the US to India soon. Passia was held on April 17 in Sacramento, California, by FBI and US Immigration & Customs Enforcement and is lodged at a detention centre in the US.Passia's arrest prompted an appreciation post from agency chief Kash Patel. "Captured: Harpreet Singh, part of an alleged foreign terrorist gang here illegally in the US, who we believe was involved in planning multiple attacks on police stations both in India and the US. @FBISacramento conducted the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has achieved a significant breakthrough in its efforts to combat crime in the city. A dangerous day burglar gang has been smashed, and two individuals, including a major burglar, have been apprehended. The Crime Branch of Delhi Police apprehended two accused, including a Child in Conflict with Law (CCL) and a 22-year-old identified as Aftab alias Sukha, from the Sector 10/11 area near Japanese Park in Rohini. 53 high-end phones were recovered from the possession of the accused, along with house-breaking tools were seized from ...Read More >
Gurgaon: Two days after a law student died and his friend suffered critical injuries when a car knocked them down as they stood near railing on the service lane of Delhi-Jaipur highway in the early hours of Tuesday, a civil engineer was arrested on Thursday.Mohit (31), an employee of a private company in the city, told police that he got drowsy while driving. He is staying at a PG facility in Sector 14.The student who died, Harsh Singhal (25), was a resident of Om Nagar colony. His friend Abhishek Kumar (23), who is from Shanti Nagar in Sector 11, is undergoing treatment at a private hospital ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare & Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Monday inaugurated the 11th edition of the India Maize Summit, organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in association with (IIMR) Indian Institute of Maize Research. Speaking at event, Chouhan emphasized that 'Farmers' sewa is our mool mantra,' reaffirming the government's commitment to farmer-centric policies. He outlined a multi-pronged strategy to boost maize production, and increase farmer incomes, while ensuring environme ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has achieved a significant breakthrough in its efforts to combat crime in the city. A dangerous day burglar gang has been smashed, and two individuals, including a major burglar, have been apprehended. The Crime Branch of Delhi Police apprehended two accused, including a Child in Conflict with Law (CCL) and a 22-year-old identified as Aftab alias Sukha, from the Sector 10/11 area near Japanese Park in Rohini. Also Read | Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Approves To Install CCTV Cameras in All 74,000 Coaches To Enhance Passen ...Read More >
The Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHAR) announced a nationwide liquor bandh to oppose Maharashtra's tax hikes, which it said are pushing the industry towards a collapse. More than 20,000 bars and permit rooms across Maharashtra will shut operations on July 14 (Monday) in protest against the state government's tax hikes on liquor, which they characterised as "draconian". The Indian Hotel and Restaurant Association (AHAR) said the nationwide bandh has been organised to oppose the state ...Read More >
Bareilly (UP), Jul 17 (PTI) A teacher from Bahedi district, who went viral recently after reciting a poem mentioning Kanwar Yatra, approached the police on Thursday stating a threat to his life from anti-social elements. A case has been registered at Bahedi police station based on a complaint from Dr Rajneesh Kumar Gangwar, a teacher at MGM Inter College in the district. According to Circle Officer Arun Kumar Singh, Gangwar's complaint says that ever since his recitation of the poem 'Tum Kanwad Lene Mat Jana, Gyaan Ka Deepak Jalaana' (You don't go get Kavad, light the lamp of knowledge inste ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): BJP MP Gulam Ali Khatana, who was part of the all-party parliamentary delegation to Europe, said that during their recently conclued visit they successfully communicated India's development story and its resolute stand against terrorism, particularly emanating from Pakistan. Highlighting the delegation's key discussions during the tour, Khatana told ANI, 'We discussed how we dismantled the terrorism factory in Pakistan by responding... We also talked about tourism infrastructure, G20 Summit, and projects like the six-lane roads, bridges, solar initiatives, our ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Delhi high court on Thursday dismissed Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez's petition seeking to quash the money laundering case filed against her by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with alleged gifts received from conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. Chandrasekhar and his wife Leena Paulose were arrested and are also accused under the MCOCA.The court, after hearing arguments from both sides, declined to interfere in the ongoing trial proceedings. Justice Anish Dayal pronounced the order, while the detailed judgment will be uploaded in due course.Jacqueline Fernandez ha ...Read More >
Imphal, July 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a major breakthrough, the security forces in joint operations have recovered 203 arms and around 160 different types of ammunition in restive Manipur, officials said here on Friday. A senior official said that, acting on specific intelligence regarding the presence of a large cache of arms, ammunition, and other warlike materials concealed in various locations, coordinated operations were launched simultaneously at multiple sites in the interior and suspected areas of four hill districts. He said that joint teams comprising Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, Arm ...Read More >
Imphal: A combined team of security forces have successfully recovered a substantial cache of arms, ammunition and explosives during search operations conducted from the night of July 3 to the morning of July 4 across the state. The operations, which were based on specific intelligence inputs, involved coordinated efforts by Manipur Police, Assam Rifles/Army, and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) across the hill districts of Tengnoupal, Kangpokpi, Chandel and Churachandpur.The crackdown on illegal weapons resulted in one of the largest seizures in recent times, with a total of 203 weapons re ...Read More >
Imphal/New Delhi: Security agencies in Manipur have intensified a probe into an arms smuggling racket from Myanmar with potential nationwide ramifications, following the arrest of a senior leader from a Valley-based Insurgent Group (VBIG). The investigation focuses on alleged gun-running operations by some cadres of banned outfits, sourcing weapons from Myanmar and reportedly distributing them across India using forged documents and the help of registered gun houses. The case was cracked by Manipur police in the last week of June, leading to the arrest of four people, including Sinam Somendr ...Read More >
Guwahati: Security forces in Manipur have intensified their investigation into a transnational arms trafficking network after arresting a senior leader of the Valley-based insurgent group Pambei-led United National Liberation Front (UNLF-P). The crackdown revealed a broader operation allegedly smuggling weapons from Myanmar into India through forged documents and registered gun houses. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! The case surfaced in late June when Manipur Police apprehended four individuals, including Sinam Somendro Meitei, also known as ...Read More >