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Three Bambiha Gang Fugitives Deported From Malaysia, Says Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that three fugitives associated with the Bambiha gang have been deported to India from Malaysia. He highlighted that Indian security and law enforcement agencies have successfully facilitated the deportation of 51 hardened criminals in the year 2026 alone, marking a significant crackdown on transnational crime syndicates.
22 days agoSource: The Hindu — National1 sourceTrend 76
Hanur Shoot-out: CID to Probe Attacks on Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary Camps
Four cases involving attacks on forest personnel and anti-poaching camps in Karnataka have been transferred to the Crime Investigation Department (CID). Reports indicate that 11 anti-poaching camps, staff quarters, and government vehicles in the Cauvery and Male Mahadeshwara wildlife sanctuaries were vandalised or damaged, with some camps allegedly destroyed using explosives.
21 days agoSource: The Hindu — National1 sourceTrend 74
Madras High Court Dismisses Anticipatory Bail of Orator Abdul Basith in Cheating Case
The Madras High Court has dismissed the anticipatory bail petition of popular Islamic orator Abdul Basith. He is accused of cheating Chennai-based businessman Imtiaz Ahmed of Rs 50 lakh under the pretext of expanding his restaurant. Justice N. Ramesh rejected the plea, citing the seriousness of the allegations and the ongoing police investigation.
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23 days agoSource: ABP Nadu1 sourceTrend 74
CBI Books Former DGCA Director Anil Gill and Aviation Firms for Corruption
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against Captain Anil Gill, a former flying training director of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), and several aviation firms. The agency's FIR alleges that a probe revealed a systematic network of corporate entities managed by Gill's immediate and extended family members to facilitate corruption and favouritism.
23 days agoSource: The Hindu — National1 sourceTrend 73
Delhi Gang Impersonates CBI Officers to Carry Out Fake Raids
A gang in Delhi allegedly executed fake law enforcement raids by impersonating federal investigators, inspired by the movie 'Special 26'. According to reports, the group targeted wealthy individuals, gathered details about their assets, and used forged identity cards and counterfeit Central Bureau of Investigation jackets to threaten victims.
21 days agoSource: Hindustan Times — India1 sourceTrend 72
Malaysia deports three Bambiha gang members wanted in India for extortion, arms cases
Malaysia has deported three wanted members of the Bambiha gang to India, according to reports. The individuals are facing charges in India related to extortion and illegal arms. Their deportation marks a significant step in tracking down members of organized crime syndicates operating from foreign territories.
22 days agoSource: India Today1 sourceTrend 72
Over 980 Motorists Booked for Drunk Driving in Hyderabad Weekend Drive
Authorities in Hyderabad booked more than 980 motorists for drunk driving during a series of special enforcement drives conducted over the weekend. The operations were carried out across the limits of the city's four police commissionerates, marking a major crackdown on traffic violations.
23 days agoSource: The Hindu — National1 sourceTrend 71
Telangana ACB Traps Tax Officer, Senior Assistant for ₹50,000 Bribe in Nirmal
The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau apprehended a state tax officer and a senior assistant in Nirmal while they were allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹50,000. According to official sources, the trap was successfully executed after a complaint was received.
22 days agoSource: The Hindu — National1 sourceTrend 71
Bribery Case Against Former Rajasthan ASP Divya Mittal Closed
A corruption case against senior Rajasthan Police Service officer and former Additional Superintendent of Police Divya Mittal has been closed. Mittal was previously accused of demanding a bribe of Rs 2 crore. The closure of the case brings major relief to the senior police official.
20 days agoSource: NDTV — India1 sourceTrend 71
Video of Masked Men Smuggling Sand From Palar River in Tirupattur Goes Viral
A video of masked individuals illegally smuggling sand at night from the Palar riverbed in Ramanayakkanpettai near Vaniyambadi has gone viral on social media. Local residents alleged official inaction and demanded strict intervention. Following the public outrage, revenue department officials inspected the site to conduct an inquiry and initiated the digging of trenches to block smuggling vehicles.
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22 days agoSource: Dinamani1 sourceTrend 71
Andhra Pradesh police recover 161 mobile phones worth ₹35.54 lakh
Police in Andhra Pradesh's Sathya Sai district have recovered 161 missing mobile phones valued at ₹35.54 lakh. This recovery brings the total value of retrieved devices in the district to over ₹1 crore since January. The Superintendent of Police has urged the public to promptly report lost phones using the Central Equipment Identity Register portal.
22 days agoSource: The Hindu — National1 sourceTrend 71
Brother-Sister Duo Pose as Fake IAS Officers to Dupe People of Lakhs
A brother and sister allegedly posed as Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers and defrauded several individuals of Rs 9.8 lakh, according to reports. The duo reportedly impersonated high-ranking government officials to gain the trust of their victims before cheating them. Further details regarding their identities and the exact location of the incident are currently awaited.
19 days agoSource: India Today1 sourceTrend 70
Excise Teams Seize Marijuana and Liquor in Hyderabad Raids
Excise department officials conducted separate raids across Hyderabad and seized quantities of marijuana and liquor, according to a report. The operations were carried out by specialized excise teams targeting illegal drug and alcohol distribution networks in the Telangana capital. No further details on arrests or specific seizure quantities were immediately available.
23 days agoSource: The Hindu — National1 sourceTrend 70
Karnataka Jail Official Files Court Complaint Over Insult to Woman Officer
Mallikarjun Konnur, the Assistant Superintendent of Hindalga Jail in Karnataka, has filed a private complaint in the second JMFC court. The legal action was initiated following allegations regarding the insult of a woman officer at the prison facility, bringing the matter to judicial attention.
22 days agoSource: The Hindu — National1 sourceTrend 70
Telangana ACB Books Mines Officer Over ₹3.06 Crore Disproportionate Assets
The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Telangana has registered a case against a Mines Officer for allegedly possessing disproportionate assets. Authorities have identified assets worth ₹3.06 crore linked to the officer. Further investigations are underway to uncover more details regarding the unaccounted wealth.
19 days agoSource: The Hindu — National1 sourceTrend 70
Ranchi Police seek user details from X over JPSC-JSSC Reform Manch account
Ranchi Police have issued a notice to social media platform X, seeking user details of an account associated with the JPSC-JSSC Reform Manch. According to Ranchi Cyber DSP Pankaj Kumar, the notice is part of an ongoing criminal investigation into the dissemination of false and misleading information online.
22 days agoSource: The Hindu — National1 sourceTrend 70
Woman on Census Duty Robbed of Gold Chain Near Vandalur Railway Station
A woman who was on Census duty was reportedly robbed of her gold chain near the Vandalur railway station in Tamil Nadu. The incident has raised local safety concerns for workers conducting field duties.
22 days agoSource: The Hindu — Cities Chennai1 sourceTrend 68
Madhya Pradesh: Air Hostess-Turned-Cop Untraceable After FIR Over Land Deal
An air hostess-turned-police officer in Madhya Pradesh has reportedly gone missing after a First Information Report (FIR) was registered against her in connection with a disputed land deal. Local authorities are currently searching for her as investigations into the case progress, according to media reports.
23 days agoSource: India Today1 sourceTrend 65
ED Raids Locked House of Former KPSC Exam Controller in Karnataka
The Enforcement Directorate on Sunday searched the locked residence of Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar, the former examination controller of the Karnataka Public Service Commission. Official sources state the search is linked to an ongoing investigation into alleged irregularities involving recruitment officers.
22 days agoSource: Hindustan Times — India1 sourceTrend 62
Thieves Steal 400,000 Young Oysters Worth $350,000 From Australian Aquaculture Farm
Waterborne thieves in Australia have stolen 400,000 young oysters from a farm in New South Wales. Valued at approximately $350,000 AUD, the stolen stock accounted for a third of the grower's total inventory and was intended for Christmas sales. Local police are investigating the incident, which highlights growing concerns over agricultural crime in the country's aquaculture sector.
19 days agoSource: Times of India — World1 sourceTrend 62
Jailed Karnataka Officer Found With Girlfriend During Surprise Hospital Raid
An arrested government official in Karnataka, who was supposed to be in jail, was reportedly found with his girlfriend during a surprise raid at a hospital. Mohammed Hussain, the Assistant Director of Land Records (ADLR) in Srirangapatna, had been arrested by the Lokayukta police in an alleged illegal accounts-related case.
21 days agoSource: Hindustan Times — India +1 more2 sourcesTrend 61
Punjab Police Bust Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Network, Seize 10 Pistols
The Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling network, seizing ten pistols and a motorcycle. According to officials, the recovered weapons include nine 9 mm pistols and one .30 bore pistol. The operation also led to the seizure of a motorcycle allegedly used to transport the smuggled weapons, which were delivered via drones.
23 days agoSource: NDTV — India1 sourceTrend 60
AC mechanic booked in Karnataka for sharing reels of Pakistan-based gangsters
An air conditioner mechanic has been booked by the police in Karnataka for allegedly engaging with and sharing Instagram reels of Pakistan-based gangsters on his social media accounts. Authorities registered the case following a probe into the social media activity of the accused.
24 days agoSource: The Hindu — National1 sourceTrend 60
Teacher Robbed of Gold Chain at Vandalur Railway Station
According to reports, a schoolteacher was robbed of her gold chain at the Vandalur railway station near Chennai. The incident has raised concerns regarding commuter safety at suburban transit hubs. Local police are reportedly investigating the theft, though further details about the suspect and the incident remain limited in the initial reports.
23 days agoSource: Times of India — Chennai1 sourceTrend 58
Dubai Passenger Caught Smuggling 82 Grams of Gold in Mouth
A passenger arriving from Dubai was caught by authorities while attempting to smuggle gold. Customs officials discovered 82 grams of gold concealed in the form of capsules inside the passenger's mouth. The incident highlights the increasingly creative and high-risk methods employed by smugglers to bypass airport security checks.
20 days agoSource: India Today1 sourceTrend 58
ATM burglars escape after threatening police at gunpoint in Telangana
A group of ATM burglars reportedly threatened police officers at gunpoint and managed to escape in Telangana. The incident occurred during an attempt to apprehend the suspects, who brandished firearms before fleeing the scene.
20 days agoSource: Times of India — Chennai1 sourceTrend 57
NCB Seizes Heroin Worth Crores, Busts J&K Cross-Border Drug Cartel
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has busted a cross-border drug cartel operating in Jammu and Kashmir. Officials seized 5.16 kg of high-grade heroin valued at several crores of rupees. During the operation, the mastermind of the network and two other traffickers were arrested, according to reports.
20 days agoSource: NDTV — India1 sourceTrend 56
Delhi Police Seize Opium Hidden in Courier Parcel Bound for Canada
The Delhi Police Crime Branch has uncovered an international smuggling operation after acting on a tip-off on February 7, 2026. Authorities intercepted a Canada-bound courier parcel in Delhi, discovering narcotics hidden inside secret compartments among food items and household goods.
23 days agoSource: NDTV — India1 sourceTrend 54
NCB to launch 24 nationwide anti-drug drives from September
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is set to launch 24 nationwide anti-drug campaigns starting in September, according to reports. The operations will focus on tracking down drug fugitives and regulating pharmacies involved in the illegal sale of psychotropic substances. This initiative aims to strengthen the country's fight against drug trafficking.
23 days agoSource: India Today1 sourceTrend 53
Gujarat Forest Guard, Agent Caught Accepting Rs 100 Bribe at Checkpost
A forest guard and a private agent were caught in a trap for allegedly accepting a Rs 100 bribe at the Surajbari checkpost in Gujarat. Officials stated that the private agent, Jamansa Osaman Sayyad, accepted the money from a decoy under the direct instructions of forest guard Hareshbhai Hemrajbhai Chaudhari, who was stationed in the Bhachau normal range.
21 days agoSource: NDTV — India1 sourceTrend 51
DVAC Seizes ₹69,000 Cash From Tangedco Staff in Raid
The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) has seized ₹69,000 in unaccounted cash from Tangedco staff during a surprise raid. The raid was executed following complaints, targeting corruption within the state-run power utility corporation.
20 days agoSource: Times of India — Chennai1 sourceTrend 49
Delhi Police Solve Rs 75 Lakh Loot Case, Recover Cash and iPhones
Delhi Police have resolved a major robbery case involving Rs 75 lakh within 48 hours of the incident. According to officials, intruders broke into a residence, held a woman at knifepoint, and bound her before fleeing with cash and valuables. Authorities have successfully recovered the stolen money and multiple iPhones during their investigation.
24 days agoSource: NDTV — India1 sourceTrend 49
Telangana High Court upholds preventive detention of fake insecticide supplier
The Telangana High Court has upheld the detention of a man under the Preventive Detention (PD) Act for his involvement in supplying counterfeit insecticides. The court confirmed the state's action against the individual, highlighting the severity of distributing fake agricultural products.
19 days agoSource: The Hindu — National1 sourceTrend 49
Bihar Fisherman Booked for Hunting Gangetic Dolphin in Kosi River
A fisherman in Bihar has been booked for allegedly hunting a Gangetic dolphin in the Kosi River to extract its oil. After local residents warned him of severe legal consequences, the accused reportedly became frightened, abandoned the dolphin near the riverbank, and fled the scene.
20 days agoSource: NDTV — India1 sourceTrend 48
Thieves Steal Rare Bronze Age Gold Artifacts in Spanish Museum Heist
According to a BBC report, thieves have stolen historic Bronze Age artifacts from a Spanish museum in a rapid four-minute heist. The stolen items are part of the 'Treasure of Villena', a highly valuable collection consisting of nearly ten kilograms of gold, including unique bowls, bottles, and bracelets. Investigations into the theft are currently underway.
19 days agoSource: BBC News — World1 sourceTrend 48
Karnataka Jail Scandal: Undertrial Prisoner Found With Girlfriend In Hospital
An undertrial prisoner in Karnataka was reportedly found with his girlfriend inside a hospital where he was admitted for treatment. The incident has sparked a major scandal, raising serious questions regarding lapses in police security and potential collusion by the guarding staff.
21 days agoSource: India Today1 sourceTrend 46
Case registered against woman for social media videos targeting Bengaluru Central Prison
The Bengaluru police have booked a woman for allegedly uploading controversial social media videos targeting the Bengaluru Central Prison at Parappana Agrahara. The action was taken following a formal complaint regarding the content circulated online. Police are conducting further investigations into the matter.
24 days agoSource: The Hindu — National1 sourceTrend 46
Maharashtra Exam Paper Leak Uncovered Through Love Story, Investigation Reveals
An investigation into a Maharashtra exam paper leak has revealed how a love story helped expose the scam. Reports state that a new question paper was prepared before the exam by illegally removing questions from an expert-prepared question bank and selling them secretly.
19 days agoSource: NDTV — India1 sourceTrend 45
Gold capsules weighing 82 grams seized from passenger's mouth at Bengaluru airport
An Indian passenger, Mohammed Siraj, was intercepted at Bengaluru airport after authorities discovered 82-gram yellow-metal capsules concealed inside his mouth. He had arrived from Dubai and was scheduled to travel onwards to Ghaziabad. Security officials are conducting further investigations into the incident.
20 days agoSource: The Hindu — National1 sourceTrend 42
Delhi Court Convicts Sukesh Chandrasekhar for Impersonating Supreme Court Judge
A Delhi court has convicted Sukesh Chandrasekhar for impersonating a sitting Supreme Court judge in April 2017 to secure bail, according to reports. The court remarked that Chandrasekhar did not merely cross the line but leaped over it with his actions.
20 days agoSource: Hindustan Times — India +1 more2 sourcesTrend 41