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Srinagar, Oct 16 (SocialNews.XYZ) Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district said on Thursday that they have busted a major drug racket in the Chadoora area and recovered 325 kg of contraband substances. A police statement said, "Continuing its sustained drive against drug trafficking, Budgam Police have intensified their crackdown on narcotics and recovered a huge quantity of contraband substances in the Chadoora area." Acting on specific information, Chadoora police station received a tip-
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): In a major crackdown, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of the Delhi Police has busted an interstate drug syndicate and seized 348.176 kilograms of Ganja, officials said. According to Apoorva Gupta, Deputy Commissioner of Police, ANTF, Crime Branch, Delhi, the seized contraband is valued at approximately Rs 1.75 crore in the international market. The drug was being smuggled from Andhra Pradesh to the Delhi-NCR region, concealed beneath a consignment of watermelons in a truck. Two individuals, identified as Intezar Malik and Rizwan, have been arrested in c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): In a major crackdown, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of the Delhi Police has busted an interstate drug syndicate and seized 348.176 kilograms of Ganja, officials said. According to Apoorva Gupta, Deputy Commissioner of Police, ANTF, Crime Branch, Delhi, the seized contraband is valued at approximately Rs 1.75 crore in the international market. The drug was being smuggled from Andhra Pradesh to the Delhi-NCR region, concealed beneath a consignment of watermelons in a truck. Two individuals, identified as Intezar Malik and Rizwan, have been arrested in c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Sneha Debnath, a 19-year-old girl from Sabroom in South Tripura district, reportedly went missing in the national capital. Following this, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha gave necessary instructions to the police to take immediate and appropriate action on the matter. Also Read | Trump Announces 30% Tariffs on EU Goods as Trade Talks Stall. In a statement posted on its official social media account, the Tripura Chief Minister's Office stated, "The report of Miss Sneha Debnath, a resident of Sabroom, who has reportedly gone missing in New Delhi, has come t ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The Supreme Court has said money cannot be recovered by filing an FIR and seeking help of police as it quashed a cheating case against the producer of Bollywood movie "Tanu Weds Manu". A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan expressed displeasure over the approach of the Allahabad High Court in dealing with the petition of producer Shailesh R Singh for quashing of the FIR against him by complainant Kunal Jain. "Money cannot be recovered, more particularly, in a civil dispute between the parties by filing a first information report and seeking the help of the ...Read More >
Budgam, Oct 16: The Budgam Police on Thursday attached property measuring 10 marlas of land along with a two-storeyed residential house located at Sandipora, Budgam, after obtaining necessary approval from the competent authority. According to a senior police official, the property belonged to Muzaffar Hussain Allie, son of late Ghulam Mohammad Allie, a resident of Sandipora, Budgam. The official said that Allie had exfiltrated to Pakistan and was using the property to promote terrorist activities. "During the investigation, it was revealed that the individual was attempting to transfer the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): Delhi Police Anti-Narcotics Squad (ANS) of East District busted a supply module involved in the storage and distribution of commercial quantities of ganja under its zero-tolerance policy on Thursday. Acting on credible information, the ANS team arrested two accused persons and recovered a large quantity of ganja, cash, and packaging equipment from their possession. Also Read | Did India-Bound Iranian Oil Tanker Turn to China Over Payment Issues? Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas Denies 'Factually Incorrect' Claims. On April 2, information was received tha ...Read More >
Pune: Hospitals in Pune have started reporting an increase in dengue cases among children following recent heavy rainfall and intermittent showers. Conditions are now ripe for mosquito breeding, experts said, as they warned citizens to ensure there's no waterlogging or stagnant pools near homes and offices. "Dengue is typically seen first in children as they often play outside," said Dr Sagar Lad, a senior neonatologist and pediatric intensivist at Jehangir Hospital and Sahyadri Hospital, Shastrinagar. Dr Lad said he's seen at least three children admitted for dengue this week, with all of the ...Read More >
UDHAMPUR, June 7: Two notorious drug peddlers were arrested with heroin by Police in Rehambal area of Udhampur, here today. While performing routine vehicle checking duty at Phalata Naka point, a Police team from Police Station Rehambal, led by SHO Sohan Singh, apprehended two persons who were trying to hide from the police team thus arousing suspicion. Upon conducting a thorough frisking of both the persons, police team recovered 5.1 grams of heroin like contraband substance from their possession following which both of them were arrested on the spot. The arrested accused have been identif ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): In a major crackdown, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) of the Delhi Police has busted an interstate drug syndicate and seized 348.176 kilograms of Ganja, officials said. According to Apoorva Gupta, Deputy Commissioner of Police, ANTF, Crime Branch, Delhi, the seized contraband is valued at approximately Rs 1.75 crore in the international market. Also Read | Eknath Shinde Comes to the Rescue of Woman in Need of Kidney Transplant, Drops Her From Jalgaon to Mumbai in His Chartered Plane After She Misses Flight (See Pics). The drug was being smuggled from An ...Read More >
Mumbai, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) On her milestone 50th birthday, Shilpa Shetty took a heartfelt moment to reflect on her incredible journey and the defining stories that have shaped her both personally and professionally. Celebrating decades of success and growth, she shared insights into the experiences that made her the strong and inspiring woman she is today. Taking to Instagram, she posted a video of her transformation over the years and wrote, "Grateful for my journey and the stories that made me and the ones still on my way. Thank you for all your love and wishes Instafam. #Gratitude #lo ...Read More >
Shivamogga: A shocking case has emerged from the Shivamogga Central Prison, where an inmate swallowed a mobile phone, endangering his life. The incident has once again raised serious concerns about the security and contraband flow inside Karnataka's jails. The inmate, identified as Daulat, is undergoing a 10-year sentence in connection with a 2021 narcotics case involving the transportation of large quantities of ganja. He had been convicted and sentenced in 2024 by a Shivamogga court and lodged in the central prison since. On June 24, Daulat complained of severe abdominal pain to the prison ...Read More >
Dimapur, Jul 18 (PTI) Two persons have died of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in Nagaland, a health department official said on Friday. Chief Medical Officer, Dimapur, Dr Yartenla Jamir, said that of the seven JE cases detected in Dimapur, Chumoukedima, and Niuland districts, two persons have died so far. She expressed concern over the rise in Japanese encephalitis (JE) cases in the three districts, especially during the monsoon season, which increases the risk of transmission. The Health department has urged district administrations to issue a public advisory on JE prevention measures and to i ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): A murder case has been registered at PS Hari Nagar, Delhi, after a girl's body was found being taken for burial by the Delhi Police. The police received a PCR call alleging the girl was killed by her family members due to her love affair with a cousin. The post-mortem report revealed the cause of death as smothering. According to the police, on April 1, 2026, at approximately 2:00 PM, a PCR call was made by an individual claiming his cousin's female friend had been killed by her own family and was being rushed for a secret burial. Officers reached the scene ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): Delhi Police Anti-Narcotics Squad (ANS) of East District busted a supply module involved in the storage and distribution of commercial quantities of ganja under its zero-tolerance policy on Thursday. Acting on credible information, the ANS team arrested two accused persons and recovered a large quantity of ganja, cash, and packaging equipment from their possession. On April 2, information was received that two individuals, identified as Nadeem and Monu alias Abhishek, had stored a large quantity of ganja at a house in Jawahar Mohalla, Shashi Garden, and were ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): The Special Staff of Delhi Police South District arrested a 35-year-old Nigerian national cocaine supplier, following a major drug bust in the Mehrauli area, leading to the recovery of over one kilogram of cocaine estimated to be worth ₹10 crore in the international market. According to a press release by Delhi police, the team conducted a raid in Islam Colony, Mehrauli, on March 30 and apprehended 35-year-old Nigerian national John Chibuike from his residence ...Read More >
Jaipur: Two workers died while five others are feared trapped after soil caved in during pipeline excavation work in Rajasthan's Bharatpur on Sunday morning, police said. According to officials, some labourers were filling a 10-foot-deep trench dug to lay a pipeline near Jangi ka Nagla village when the soil caved in. Twelve workers got trapped under the soil. Upon hearing the cries, other labourers and project staff started rescue attempts, but the depth and heaviness of the soil made immediate efforts difficult, they said. District administration, police and disaster management teams reach ...Read More >
Jammu, June 4 (UNI) A Special Police Officer (SPO) was among two persons arrested with narcotics in Udhampur and Kathua districts of Jammu and Kashmir, a police spokesperson said on Wednesday. The police said a team during patrolling duty near Phangyal area of Udhampur town intercepted a suspicious person, who on seeing the police team tried to escape but was apprehended. On frisking, the accused identified as Vishal Singh, who is posted as the SPO at DPL Udhampur, 5.64 grams of heroin was reco ...Read More >
The mother of the accused was previously arrested by Punjab Police in June in a separate narcotics case. In a drug bust on the outskirts of Jammu city, police on Thursday arrested a brother-sister duo and seized 550 grams of heroin valued at ₹70 lakh in the international market. The accused have been identified as Gurjeet Singh and his sister Navneet Kour, both residents of Tanda village in R S Pura. The arrests were made during routine checking at the Balol checkpost in the Miran Sahib area, ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Police in Subarnapur district on Thursday uncovered a ganja trafficking tactic in which smugglers allegedly used women and a child as cover, posing as a family on a road trip to avoid police checks.The modus operandi came to light after police intercepted a car carrying 31 kg of ganja during an early morning operation on Thursday under the Special Nasha Mukt Odisha Abhiyan. Three persons, including two women, were arrested, while the child found in the vehicle was sent home safely.Ac ...Read More >
Jammu, Apr 1: Police in Udhampur have dismissed a constable from service after a departmental enquiry found him involved in a narcotics case under the NDPS Act, officials said. Taking stringent action against narcotics peddling and those involved in this criminal act, the police in Udhampur has dismissed a cop for his involvement in crime. In an official statement, police informed that SSP Udhampur has dismissed Constable Arjun Sharma (No. 886/U, PID No. EXJ-126992) from service with immediate effect for his involvement in a narcotics-related case. Police said that the action has been taken ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a breakthrough under the 'Mission 2027: Drug-Free Delhi' initiative, a team from the Operations Cell of the South West District Police busted a large illicit cigarette racket and arrested two key suppliers in the Nangal Dewat area of Vasant Kunj. A total of 94,000 packets of foreign-imported, illegal cigarettes - lacking statutory warnings and MRP as mandated under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) - were seized from a basement godown. The arrested accused have been identified as Parikshit (22), a resident of Vasant Kunj and owner of ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3: A murder case has been registered at PS Hari Nagar, Delhi, after a girl's body was found being taken for burial by the Delhi Police. The police received a PCR call alleging the girl was killed by her family members due to her love affair with a cousin. The post-mortem report revealed the cause of death as smothering. According to the police, on April 1, 2026, at approximately 2:00 PM, a PCR call was made by an individual claiming his cousin's female friend had been killed by her own family and was being rushed for a secret burial. Officers reached the scene just as the fam ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 29 (PTI) A raid at a godown in south Delhi's Vasant Kunj area led to the recovery of 94,000 packets of banned foreign cigarettes and arrest of two men, including a Karnataka native, police said on Sunday. According to the police, the accused -- Parikshit (22), a local, and PP Chengappa (40), from Karnataka and the godown's owner -- used to import cigarettes from countries like Greece and Dubai and distribute them across Delhi-NCR and southern India. Cigarette packets of multiple foreign brands having no mandatory health warnings or Maximum Retail Price (MRP) -- a violation of ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Contrary to widespread and distressing reports circulating on social media and some unofficial sources earlier today, Jubilee Hills MLA Maganti Gopinath of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) has not passed away. He remains critically ill but is showing signs of recovery after being rushed to AIG Hospital in Gachibowli on Thursday with heart-related issues. BRS MLC Dasoju Shravan provided a crucial update, stating, "Maganti Gopinath is recovering." Shravan clarified that Gopinath is responding to medical treatment. He attributed the MLA's serious health condition to immense stress fol ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Kukatpally police on Saturday arrested three men for possessing narcotic substances, near IDL lake in Kukatpally. Kukatpally inspector K. Rajesh identified the accused as Kacchawa Kalu Ram, autorickshaw driver from Subhashnagar, Jeedimetla; Shamlal Bishnoi, a chemical worker from Venkateshwara Colony, Quthbullapur; and Anil Bishnoi, 22, a solvent trader from Bank Colony, Suchitra. All three hail from Rajasthan. A search of their belongings led to the seizure of 1.175 kg of ganja, 1.262 kg of poppy straw, and 18 grams of MDMA. 6 techies use drugs at birthday party, held Hyderab ...Read More >
Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation's (GHMC) order to shut beef shops and slaughterhouses on the Independence Day (August 15) and Krishna Janmashtami (August 16) evoked mixed response from people in the city. While some felt that the beef shops should be closed on Krishna Janmashtami considering religious sentiments, they said the shops could be allowed to function on August 15. While there are no restrictions on chicken, fish, etc., beef shops were ordered to be closed. So many people also wanted the government to specify why such orders were issued -- due to law and orde ...Read More >
Chennai, August 1: Actor, music director and producer G V Prakash Kumar, who has won the National Award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for the Tamil, Telugu bilingual film Vaathi, has called the honour "a blessing for the second time". Taking to his X timeline soon after the 71st National Awards were announced, G V Prakash expressed his gratitude to the jury and the selection committee of the National Awards and the entire team of Vaathi. G V Prakash wrote, "A blessing for the second time. I'm truly overwhelmed and deeply grateful to receive the 71st National Film Award for Best Music Direc ...Read More >