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Security forces recover 203 arms, 160 rounds of ammunition in Manipur

Security forces recover 203 arms, 160 rounds of ammunition in Manipur

In a major breakthrough, the security forces in joint operations have recovered 203 arms and around 160 different types of ammunition in restive Manipur, officials said here on Friday.

A senior official said that, acting on specific intelligence regarding the presence of a large cache of arms, ammunition, and other warlike materials concealed in various locations, coordinated operations were launched simultaneously at multiple sites in the interior and suspected areas of four hill districts.

Indian-origin man arrested in US for attacking fellow passenger mid-air

Indian-origin man arrested in US for attacking fellow passenger mid-air

A 21-year-old Indian-origin man has been arrested in the US coastal city of Miami in connection with the alleged attack on a fellow passenger mid-air.

The incident occurred on June 30 on board a Frontier Flight from Philadelphia to Miami.

Even as the accused, identified as Ishaan Sharma, allegedly attacked a fellow passenger, he suffered injury near the eye area, while the victim, Keanu Evans, suffered minor injuries.

As the plane landed in Miami, Sharma was arrested and charged with battery (a harmful or offensive act against another person).

Nine criminals arrested in Hazaribagh for firing at jewellers, making threats

Nine criminals arrested in Hazaribagh for firing at jewellers, making threats

The Jharkhand Police have arrested nine members of the notorious Uttam Yadav gang in connection with the broad daylight firing at a jewellery showroom in Hazaribagh city on June 22, and for subsequently threatening several businessmen in the area, officials said.

The arrests were made on Thursday when the gang members were allegedly planning another major crime in the city.

Following the firing incident, gang leader Uttam Yadav had released a video on social media, claiming responsibility for the firing. The attack had triggered panic among the business community in Hazaribagh, prompting a day-long market shutdown and a candlelight protest by local traders.

Woman, teenage son found murdered in Delhi's Lajpat Nagar, one arrested

Woman, teenage son found murdered in Delhi's Lajpat Nagar, one arrested

In a shocking incident, a woman and her teenage son were found dead in their house in Delhi's Lajpat Nagar, police said on Thursday.

The deceased were identified as 42-year-old Ruchika Sewani and her 14-year-old son Krish Sewani, a Class 10 student, police said in a statement.

Ruchika used to run a garment shop at Lajpat Nagar market along with her husband, Kuldeep Sewani. As his call to Ruchika and Krish went unanswered and the house door was locked from inside with blood stains on the gate and chairs, Kuldeep called up the police.

Acting on the information received at 9.43 p.m. on Wednesday, a police team led by a Station House Officer rushed to the spot and broke open the flat's door.

After entering the flat, the police found the bodies of Ruchika and Krish.

MP: Consumed by jealousy, childhood friend hurls acid at woman’s face; victim battles for life

MP: Consumed by jealousy, childhood friend hurls acid at woman’s face; victim battles for life

In a chilling case, a 22-year-old woman sustained severe burn injuries after her childhood friend allegedly hurled acid on her face out of jealousy and personal vendetta.

The incident occurred on the night of June 29 in Awadhpuri Colony under the jurisdiction of the Gwarighat police station in Jabalpur.

The accused, identified as 21-year-old engineering graduate Ishita Sahu, was arrested shortly after the attack.

Pakistani national arrested in Greece for facilitating entry of illegal immigrants

Pakistani national arrested in Greece for facilitating entry of illegal immigrants

A 19-year-old Pakistani national was arrested in Greece on charges of providing accommodation to three illegal migrants.

The arrest was made during a police operation in Sykies, Thessaloniki, according to local media reports.

The Greek media outlet Newsbeast reported that the migrants identified as one Afghan and two Eritrean nationals, believed to have entered Greece illegally after each paid $3,000, in a smuggling network operating in Turkey.

According to the local police statement, the investigation revealed that the migrants were without travel documents and their final destination was Athens.

The accused reportedly has been taken to the prosecutor of the first instance in connection with the charges filed against him.

Three cyber fraudsters arrested for Rs 3.26 crore scam in Noida

Three cyber fraudsters arrested for Rs 3.26 crore scam in Noida

Noida Cyber Police have apprehended three members of a gang involved in a massive cyber fraud case where a businessman from Noida was cheated out of Rs 3.26 crore.

All three individuals allegedly lured the victim by promising five times the profit through investments in the stock market. However, it turned out to be a scam.

The three accused — Puneet, Himanshu, and Vijay Chaudhary — were arrested near Noida Stadium. According to the police investigation, Puneet had rented out his bank account to Himanshu.

MP: Indore police bust gang for theft, seize jewellery valued at Rs 3.5 lakh

MP: Indore police bust gang for theft, seize jewellery valued at Rs 3.5 lakh

The Indore police have busted a gang involved in incidents of theft and arrested four members, including a minor, a senior police official said on Saturday.

The accused persons have been identified as Lekhraj, Shubham and Rahul and a minor from a residential colony when they were trying to lure passersby on the main road by offering gold and silver jewellery at cheap rates.

The busted gang was under police radar after a case of theft incident was registered at the Dwarakapuri police station in the city.

The complainant had told the police that jewellery and cash were stolen from his house.

Bengaluru: Gang of 6 attacks businessman, robs Rs 2 crore cash

Bengaluru: Gang of 6 attacks businessman, robs Rs 2 crore cash

An incident of robbery has been reported from the Vidyaranyapura police station limits in Bengaluru, where a gang of six assailants attacked a businessman with a knife and robbed him of Rs 2 crore in cash.

The incident occurred on June 25 but has come to light recently. Police have detained two suspects in connection with the case and are currently questioning them.

Sriharsha V., a 33-year-old businessman from Kengeri New Town, has filed a police complaint regarding the matter.

CBI busts transnational cyber extortion syndicate, arrests key operative in Mumbai

CBI busts transnational cyber extortion syndicate, arrests key operative in Mumbai

In a major breakthrough against cyber-enabled financial crimes, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a key member of a transnational cyber extortion syndicate during coordinated raids in Mumbai and Ahmedabad, a statement said.

The arrest, part of the ongoing Operation Chakra-V, was made on June 26 following searches conducted a day earlier.

The accused, identified as Prince Jashvantlal Anand, is allegedly the mastermind behind a sophisticated international racket targeting foreign nationals, especially in the United States and Canada.

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