crime prevention

Kolkata, March 18 – Ahead of the Assembly elections, the Kolkata Police have intensified measures to ensure strict law and order across the city, with a major focus on identifying and confiscating illegal firearms.Shortly after taking office as the new Commissioner of Police, Ajay Kumar Nand...

Mumbai, March 17 A total of 2,163 cybercrimes related to investment scams were registered in Maharashtra last year, leading to the arrest of 455 accused, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis informed the state assembly on Tuesday.The state has stepped up measures to combat cyber fraud...

New Delhi, March 15 The CBI has arrested a recruiter based in Kanpur, accused of sending Indians to "cyber-slavery compounds" in Southeast Asia where they were allegedly forced to run scams targeting people back home, officials said on Sunday.The accused, identified as Krishna Kumar Lakhwani...

Surat, March 14 The Gujarat Police will take strict action against those hoarding LPG cylinders and those selling them on the black market, DGP In-Charge K.L.N Rao said on Saturday.He said that the police have been directed to take strict legal action against such offenders.After attending a...

New Delhi, March 13 The Delhi government is planning a comprehensive revamp of the city's CCTV camera surveillance network, with a focus on improving functionality, coverage, and crime prevention, officials said on Friday.Over the past few years, the government has installed around 2.8 lakh...

Jaipur, March 13 The Jaipur police commissioner held discussions with representatives of city traders' associations on Friday to strengthen security arrangements in markets and enhance cooperation between the police and the public.The meeting, which included Jaipur Police Commissioner Sachin...

Jaipur, March 12 The Rajasthan Police organized a special virtual awareness program on women's safety on Thursday, involving students and teachers from 820 colleges across the state.The program, held via video conferencing, focused on cybersecurity and the latest legal provisions related to...

Jammu, March 8 A senior police officer has directed intensified surveillance across the hilly Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, with particular focus on tourist and religious places, to thwart attempts by anti-national elements to disturb peace.Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Doda...

Srinagar, March 7 Jammu and Kashmir DGP Nalin Prabhat on Saturday emphasized intelligence-based operations and proactive policing to maintain peace and stability in the Union territory.The DGP chaired a review meeting to assess the overall security situation, counter-terrorism operations, and...

The Director General of Police, J&K, Shri Nalin Prabhat-IPS, chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the overall security situation, counter-terrorism (CT) operations—both kinetic and non-kinetic—and the law & order situation in Police District Awantipora.Srinagar, March 07: The...

Bengaluru, March 7 – Home Minister G. Parameshwara said that the Karnataka government has taken stringent measures to curb cybercrime and ensure digital safety for citizens.Minister Parameshwara was speaking on Saturday after inaugurating the third annual Cyber Crime Investigation Summit...

Hyderabad, March 7 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said on Saturday that society should consider the safety and security of women as a social responsibility, as making laws or measures by the police alone would not be sufficient to ensure their safety.Speaking after launching 'Stand...

Jammu, March 5 Jammu IGP Bhim Sen Tuti on Friday emphasized the growing role of technology-driven investigation and electronic surveillance in tackling modern crimes, including terrorism, cyber offenses, and organized criminal activities.He said strengthening the technical expertise of...

Jammu, March 5 Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu, Joginder Singh, reviewed the security and crime situation in the district on Thursday and directed officers to maintain heightened vigilance and strengthen surveillance.During the meeting, the SSP briefed officers on the prevailing...

Balrampur (UP), March 3 The Border Security Force (BSF) arrested a man at the India-Nepal border in Balrampur district, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday when he was attempting to enter Nepal using fake documents, officials said.Circle Officer (Tulsipur) Jitendra Kumar said that during a check at the...

Gurugram, March 2 The Gurugram police said on Monday that it has made special security arrangements for the Holi festival, including 37 checkpoints, to crack down on criminals, anti-social elements, rowdies, and drunk drivers.A senior police officer said that a total of four quick response...

Thane, March 2 Narcotics worth Rs 18.63 crore were destroyed on Monday as part of the 'Nasha Mukt (Drug Free) Navi Mumbai' campaign, a senior police official said.Drugs worth Rs 18.63 crore seized in 55 cases were destroyed at the Mumbai Waste Management Company in Taloja, Panvel, after...

Shimla, March 1 A total of 145 locations were searched during the anti-drug operation conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Police on Sunday, an official said.During the search, 406 grams of charas, 19.236 grams of chitta (heroin), 124 grams of poppy husk (chura-post), and 465,100 millilitres of...

Gandhinagar, February 28 – The Gujarat government has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting crime-free and socially progressive villages, with state Panchayat Minister Sanjaysinh Mahida informing the state Assembly that 17 villages were selected under the 'Tirthgam' and 'Pavangam' schemes over...

Kolkata, February 28 – West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Saturday the launch of two women-centric initiatives by the Kolkata Police aimed at strengthening the safety and security of women across the city, particularly during late-night hours.In a post on her X handle...