organized crime

New Delhi, March 29 – In a major breakthrough, the Crime Branch of the Delhi Police has arrested Mohd. Israr, a 52-year-old inter-state arms supplier linked to organized criminal gangs operating across Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.The accused, previously declared a proclaimed offender and...

Patna, March 28 – In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Patna Police has busted a large-scale drug racket and arrested two accused, seizing over 21 kg of smack, estimated to have a market value of around Rs 25 crore.The operation was carried out under the jurisdiction of the Alamganj...

New Delhi, March 26 The Supreme Court has directed the consolidation of all pending petitions challenging the constitutional validity of certain provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, for adjudication by a three-judge bench.The law was...

Gandhinagar, March 25 The Gujarat legislative assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed a bill to amend an existing law, removing provisions related to terrorism so that they do not overlap with the Centre's new criminal code.The Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (Amendment)...

New Delhi, March 25 – The Delhi Police Crime Branch on Wednesday cracked a major international arms trafficking module with links to Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, operating from the Walled City area of the national capital. Ten key operatives of the interstate network have been arrested, and...

New Delhi, March 22 More than 60 people were arrested during a four-day anti-crime operation in Rohini, a northwestern Delhi area, the police said on Sunday, adding that the operation targeted organized and street crime.The operation, conducted from March 18 to 21, involved 44 teams carrying...

Washington, March 20 – As US intelligence officials presented a stark assessment of rising global threats, a congressional hearing revealed a deeper fracture in Washington – over whether the war with Iran was driven by evidence or political judgment.Top intelligence officials told lawmakers...

Ahmedabad/Surat, March 19 – An operation to manufacture and circulate fake Rs 500 notes has been uncovered by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch, which seized Rs 2.38 crore in forged notes and arrested seven people, including a woman.The arrests were made on Wednesday night after officers intercepted...

Kolkata, March 18 The Kolkata Police have dismantled an organized cyber fraud network operating illegal 'SIM box' devices to impersonate law enforcement officials, an officer said on Wednesday.A 'SIM box' is a telecom device used to illegally route international calls, making them appear as...

Mumbai, March 18 The opposition on Wednesday claimed in the Maharashtra assembly that teak wood smugglers operating in the Chandrapur district are enjoying political patronage.Congress legislature party leader Vijay Wadettiwar alleged during Question Hour, the first hour of the House...

Ottawa, March 17 – The increasing threats of extortion faced by Punjabi builders in Vancouver, Canada, serve as a clear warning that unchecked organized crime does not remain confined to a suburb or group, but spreads across communities, erodes trust, stifles growth, and weakens the nation...

Washington, March 17 – A group of more than 70 US lawmakers has urged the Trump administration to crack down on a surge of illegal Chinese e-cigarettes entering the American market, citing risks to public health, national security, and links to organized crime.The push, led by Rep. Mike Carey...

Jaipur, March 16 Police in the Karauli district of Rajasthan have initiated proceedings to seize properties worth approximately ₹35 crore, allegedly linked to an online betting racket, officials said on Monday.The action was taken under "Operation Shikanja," a campaign launched across the...

New Delhi, March 15 – The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a man from Kanpur who recruited Indian nationals to carry out organized cyber fraud operations from Cambodia, an official said on Sunday.Krishna Kumar Lakhwani, a resident of Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh, was working as an...

Kollam, March 14 – A notorious gangster who had recently been released on bail in a sensational murder case was brutally killed in a daylight attack on a national highway in Karunagappally, Kerala, on Saturday. Police suspect this is the latest escalation in a violent gang rivalry.The victim...

Chandigarh, March 12 – In a major breakthrough against cross-border organized crime, the Punjab Police, in collaboration with central agencies, have arrested Bhuvnesh Chopra, alias Ashish, after he was deported from a Central Asian country to face charges in numerous heinous crimes, said...

New Delhi, March 12 – The Supreme Court on Thursday granted bail to two accused – Pawan Kumar Bishnoi and Jagtar Singh – in the 2022 murder case of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala.A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta granted relief to the accused while hearing their Special Leave...

Thane, March 11 A man with a criminal history was arrested at the Mumbai international airport on Wednesday in connection with a 2023 murder and extortion case involving an organized crime syndicate, a Mira-Bhayander, Vasai-Virar (MBVV) Police officer said.The accused, identified as Nisar...

Chandigarh, March 10 In a secure operations room in Punjab, screens display call records, digital maps, and intelligence alerts, while phones ring with updates from districts across the state.For the officers inside, it is the nerve center of a relentless battle against organized crime – one...

Chandigarh, March 9 The Haryana Police's Special Task Force has arrested 145 criminals, including 71 members of gangs, during January and February as part of a crackdown on organized crime, officials said on Monday.In one major operation, the STF foiled a plot to carry out an explosion in...