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New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) In a major crackdown on cyber-enabled financial crimes, the Delhi Police’s Crime Branch has busted an interstate investment fraud syndicate and arrested a key accused allegedly involved in siphoning off cheated funds, officials said on Monday.The accused, identified as Jamsheed K., 33, a resident of Kerala’s Malappuram district, was apprehended for his role as a primary money handler in an organised cyber fraud racket that duped victims through fake investment schemes….

Chandigarh, April 13 (IANS) Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has said that the state government will introduce a Bill during a special Assembly session on Monday to strengthen legal and judicial measures to curb incidents of sacrilege.Speaking to the media after paying obeisance at the historic Gurdwara Sri Amb Sahib in Mohali, near here, the Speaker extended his greetings on the auspicious occasion of Vaisakhi.He reflected on the birth of the Khalsa, noting that Guru Gobind Sin…

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) In two separate operations, Delhi Police have cracked down on street crime in the South-West and Dwarka districts, arresting key accused involved in mobile theft and chain snatching cases. The actions led to significant recoveries and the solving of multiple cases, according to official press releases issued on Monday.In the South-West District, the staff of Police Station Sagarpur arrested two accused, Ayush alias Nikku and Abhishek, for their involvement in a mobile …

Hyderabad, April 12 (IANS) Telugu folk singer Mangli has lodged a police complaint against advocate Singapogu Subbu, accusing him of abuse and extortion, a day after he lodged a complaint against her for the alleged Rs 10 crore fraud in the name of microfinance. Mangli, also known as Satyavathi Mudavath, along with her lawyer, visited Panjagutta Police Station on Sunday to lodge a complaint against Subbu. She alleged that he demanded Rs 10 lakh, and when she refused to give the money, he abused …

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) In a significant breakthrough, the Delhi Police in Dwarka district has arrested a 23-year-old accused described as a “desperate thief/knifer,” recovering multiple stolen items, including weapons, mobile phones and a motorcycle.According to an official press release issued by the office of Kushal Pal Singh, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dwarka, the accused has been identified as Mohit Sharma, a resident of Mohan Garden in West Delhi. Police stated that “02 button…

New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Saturday busted a major cyber fraud syndicate involved in providing mule bank accounts used for siphoning off money through online scams and a gaming application operating from the national Capital. A total of 14 accused have been arrested in the operation, and significant recoveries have been made. The police recovered Rs 79,000 in cash, 28 mobile phones, 17 passbooks, three laptops, and 23 ATM cards from the possession of the accused. The operatio…

Jaipur, April 10 (IANS) Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on Friday said that maintaining robust law and order, backed by a policy of “zero tolerance” towards crime, is a top priority of the state government. He directed that investigations of First Information Reports at police stations must be completed within a stipulated time frame, with strict accountability fixed in cases of negligence.He noted that timely justice and relief for victims depend on prompt action, and therefore, efforts mu…

Bhubaneswar, April 10 (IANS) In a significant development, a court in Odisha’s Angul district sentenced a 40-year-old man to death for the brutal murder of a minor girl aged merely 4 years 10 months, following sexual assault under the Nisha Industrial Police Station area of the district in 2025. The convict, Babula Jena (40), is a resident of Dehury Sahi, Jereng village under Jarpada police limits of the Angul district.The Special POCSO Court found the accused guilty of offences under sections…

Kochi, April 10 (IANS) A magistrate court in Ernakulam on Friday granted bail to Malayalam film director Ranjith, who was arrested in connection with a sexual harassment case filed by a young actress. The court allowed the bail subject to conditions, even as the prosecution opposed the plea, citing concerns over possible witness influence.The prosecution argued that the key witnesses in the case were associated with the filmmaker’s projects and that granting bail could enable him to influence …

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has busted a racket involving the storage and sale of expired food and cosmetic products, arresting one accused and seizing a huge cache of items posing serious health risks to consumers, officials said on Friday.The accused has been identified as Abdul Mannan Khan, alias Monu (34), a resident of Bijwasan in southwest Delhi.According to officials, the operation was carried out by the Central Range of the Crime Branch following specific …