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Time of India
2 hours ago
- Time of India
Cow theft: Two notorious offenders arrested
Udupi: In a major breakthrough, Udupi police arrested two habitual offenders with a long history of criminal activity in connection with a cow theft case reported from Hardalli Mandalli village. Acting on leads, a police team led by Brahmavar circle inspector Gopikrishna, and comprising sub-inspector Raghavendra C and team arrested Imran alias Kuttu and Irshad . Police also seized the vehicle used in the crime. Imran,31, hails from Pudu in Bantwal taluk and is involved in 35 cases including theft, cow slaughter, unlawful assembly, rioting, attempt to murder, and arms act violations across Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu, Hassan districts, and Mangaluru city. Irshad,30, hails from Ganjimutt and has 14 cases including theft, cow slaughter, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, Arms Act, attempt to murder, and dacoity in Udupi, Dakshina Kannada, Chikkamagaluru districts, and Mangaluru city police limits. The complainant, Jayaprakash Shetty,48, a resident of Hardalli Mandalli village in Kundapur taluk, stated that he received a video on his mobile phone on Saturday, while attending a grama sabha meeting. Upon watching the video, it was revealed that at 3.50am the same day, three masked thieves arrived from the Hunsemakki side in a four-wheeler. Near the Bidkalakatte market area, they got down from the vehicle, caught hold of a cow that was lying there, tied it with a rope, and forcefully dragged it into their vehicle in a brutal manner before fleeing from the scene. A case was registered at Kota police station.
News18
7 hours ago
- News18
Sharpshooter of Hashim Baba gang held with US-made pistol in Delhi
Agency: PTI Last Updated: New Delhi, Jul 22 (PTI) A sharpshooter of the Hashim Baba gang, who has over 13 criminal cases including those under MCOCA registered against him, has been arrested in an arms trafficking case months after his release from jail, a police official said on Tuesday. The accused, identified as Nadeem alias Kaliya (41), was arrested from Chandni Mahal area of central Delhi on July 20 and a US-made pistol recovered from his possession, the official said. Police said Nadeem is a habitual offender and a known associate of several criminal syndicates, including the Chhenu, Nasir, and Hashim Baba gangs. 'With over 13 criminal cases against him, including those under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), murder, robbery, and the Arms Act, Nadeem is a history-sheeter under Jafrabad police station limits," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) Nidhin Valsan said. Acting on a tip-off, a police team laid a trap in Gali Takhat Wali area on Sunday night, he said, adding that as the team moved in, Nadeem attempted to pull out a pistol and flee, but he was swiftly overpowered by police personnel. 'A US-made pistol, four live cartridges, and a magazine were recovered from his possession. He could not produce any licence for the weapon," the DCP said, adding that a case under the Arms Act was registered. During interrogation, Nadeem disclosed his involvement in an arms supply racket. Acting on his information, police later recovered two more country-made pistols and 10 live cartridges from his hideout in Chandni Mahal. Police said Nadeem was first arrested in 2005 under the Arms Act and got further involved in organised crime while in prison. He allegedly committed the murder of Athar Abbas in 2017 and later joined the Hashim Baba gang, where he was active in arms trafficking and extortion. Despite being booked under MCOCA in 2019, he resumed criminal activities after his release from jail in February 2025, police said. He allegedly sourced illegal weapons from regions like Munger in Bihar and parts of Uttar Pradesh, they added. PTI SSJ SSJ KVK KVK view comments First Published: July 22, 2025, 17:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Time of India
Pavittar Singh, alias 'Chaura,' arrested by FBI, Punjab cops eye his return
CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police is learnt to be in the process of renewing efforts to bring back absconding fugitive Pavittar Singh alias 'Chaura' - one of eight Indian-origin suspects arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the US on July 11 as part of its 'Summer Heat' crackdown on gang violence. A Punjab Police officer, who did not wish to come on record, said they were in the process of asking central agencies to bring back the fugitive. It is, however, not yet clear whether the fugitive would be extradited or deported, added the officer. "It is not clear if Pavittar had been living illegally in the US or had a legal status. If he has been living illegally, there is a possibility of his deportation, which is easier," said the officer. Chaura's status in the US is a mystery as a Punjab Police dossier mentions he had been arrested in the US earlier too, said the officer. In April 2023, Pavittar (30), a resident of Chaura village in Gurdaspur district, was arrested along with an associate in connection with a Dec 2022 shooting in Woodland, US, according to the dossier. The officer said they believe Chaura got bail in the earlier case. Pavittar, according to the dossier, travelled to Singapore on a student visa on Nov 8, 2016, and then left for the US. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Serbia: New Container Houses (Prices May Surprise You) Container House Search Now Undo "He, most likely, went through illegal means," said the officer. According to the officer, in 2023, Pavittar and his associate Husandeep Singh were arrested on charges of attempted murder and criminal conspiracy, as part of a multi-agency crackdown against violent incidents in the US, in what was called 'Operation Broken Sword'. According to the dossier, between Oct 2013 and Nov 2023, Pavittar was named in 12 FIRs registered at police stations in Punjab - including two for murder, five for attempted murder, and others under the Arms Act and at least one under the NDPS Act. The dossier mentioned him as an accused in a case of cheating and another under the Passport Act and the Prisons Act in an FIR registered in Dec 2022 at state special operation cell (SSOC), Amritsar. Pavittar "has been living in California, USA, for the last few years", reads the dossier. An open-dated warrant of arrest, a lookout circular (LoC), and a red-corner notice had been issued against Pavittar before July 11. The dossier reads: "He is also having links with banned militant groups such as Babbar Khalsa International." Another Punjab Police officer said Pavittar and his gang now faced charges of kidnapping for ransom, torture, and possessing illegal weapons in the US. The crimes carry life sentences. "When abroad, Pavittar continued to operate a criminal network in Punjab through local associates. He is believed to have been involved in extortions, targeted killings, and other illegal activities," the dossier said.
Time of India
10 hours ago
- Time of India
Fugitive Pavittar Singh ‘Chaura' arrested by FBI in US, Punjab cops eye his return
1 2 Chandigarh: Punjab Police is learnt to be in the process of renewing efforts to bring back absconding fugitive Pavittar Singh alias 'Chaura' — one of eight Indian-origin suspects arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the US on July 11 as part of its 'Summer Heat' crackdown on gang violence. A Punjab Police officer, who did not wish to come on record, said they were in the process of asking central agencies to bring back the fugitive. It is, however, not yet clear whether the fugitive would be extradited or deported, added the officer. "It is not clear if Pavittar had been living illegally in the US or had a legal status. If he has been living illegally, there is a possibility of his deportation, which is easier," said the officer. Chaura's status in the US is a mystery as a Punjab Police dossier mentions he had been arrested in the US earlier too, said the officer. In April 2023, Pavittar (30), a resident of Chaura village in Gurdaspur district, was arrested along with an associate in connection with a Dec 2022 shooting in Woodland, US, according to the dossier. The officer said they believe Chaura got bail in the earlier case. Pavittar, according to the dossier, travelled to Singapore on a student visa on Nov 8, 2016, and then left for the US. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Global Indices Are on the Move — Time to Trade! IC Markets Learn More Undo "He, most likely, went through illegal means," said the officer. According to the officer, in 2023, Pavittar and his associate Husandeep Singh were arrested on charges of attempted murder and criminal conspiracy, as part of a multi-agency crackdown against violent incidents in the US, in what was called 'Operation Broken Sword'. According to the dossier, between Oct 2013 and Nov 2023, Pavittar was named in 12 FIRs registered at police stations in Punjab — including two for murder, five for attempted murder, and others under the Arms Act and at least one under the NDPS Act. The dossier mentioned him as an accused in a case of cheating and another under the Passport Act and the Prisons Act in an FIR registered in Dec 2022 at state special operation cell (SSOC), Amritsar. Pavittar "has been living in California, USA, for the last few years", reads the dossier. An open-dated warrant of arrest, a lookout circular (LoC), and a red-corner notice had been issued against Pavittar before July 11. The dossier reads: "He is also having links with banned militant groups such as Babbar Khalsa International." Another Punjab Police officer said Pavittar and his gang now faced charges of kidnapping for ransom, torture, and possessing illegal weapons in the US. The crimes carry life sentences. "When abroad, Pavittar continued to operate a criminal network in Punjab through local associates. He is believed to have been involved in extortions, targeted killings, and other illegal activities," the dossier said.
Indian Express
12 hours ago
- Indian Express
Encounter breaks out between Patna hospital shooters and police, 2 injured
An encounter broke out early Tuesday in Bhojpur district between police and three men suspected to be involved in the murder of Chandan Mishra at Patna's Paras hospital. Two of the three were injured and are undergoing treatment, while the third has been arrested, police said. The encounter took place at around 5 am along Katia Road under Bihia police station limits when a joint team of the Special Task Force (STF) and local police identified three armed individuals and ordered them to surrender, the Bihar Police said. 'The suspects responded by opening fire, prompting retaliatory action by police. In the exchange, two of the accused, Balwant Kumar Singh and Raviranjan Kumar Singh, sustained bullet injuries. Both are currently under police custody and receiving medical treatment. A third accused, Abhishek Kumar, was arrested at the site,' a senior police officer said. Police said they also recovered two pistols, one country-made firearm, two magazines, and four live cartridges from the scene. 'During preliminary interrogation, the arrested individuals admitted to their involvement in the July 17 murder of Chandan Mishra at Paras Hospital in Patna,' police said. Earlier, in a coordinated operation supported by the Kolkata Police, four other accused, including the main shooter Tauseef Badshah, were arrested on Sunday from a guest house some 280 metres from Anandapur Police Station in Kolkata. They were brought to Patna on Monday after the Alipore court in Kolkata granted two-day transit remand to Bihar Police. Following medical examinations, all four were presented before a court in Patna on Monday. 'While three of the accused were sent to judicial custody, Patna police secured remand for Tauseef for three days to conduct further interrogation in the case,' an officer in Patna said. Patna SSP Kartikeya Sharma said the remand period for Tauseef begins Tuesday, as part of efforts to further investigate the case and establish the motive and network behind the killing. 'During investigation, it was revealed that Tauseef and other suspects had gathered at the home of his cousin, Nishu Khan, where they allegedly planned the execution. After the incident, Nishu Khan (who is physically disabled) fled with Tauseef and his caretakers in his vehicle.' The officer said that both Tausheef and Nishu have previous criminal records with Tausheef having faced cases under the NDPS Act, Arms Act, and attempted murder and Nishu charged in cases related to extortion and the Arms Act. Tauseef had previously spent time in jail under the Arms Act and was released on bail in 2024. Nishu had been shot over a personal dispute around 2023 and had sustained an injury to his spine. Chandan Mishra, a paroled criminal from Buxar, was shot dead on July 17 at Patna's Paras Hospital by 5 gunned men, after he got admitted for a laparoscopic surgery on July 15. His parole was going to end on July 18, a police source had told. Mishra's father had in his police complaint identified 'Tausheef Badshah alias Nasim, along with Balwant Singh and Monu Singh' from Buxar through video footage aired in the news as three of the five shooters. Chandan had over 24 criminal cases against him, and preliminary investigations suggested that the attack was orchestrated by his a former friend-turned-foe Sheru Singh, sources said. Police said a clearer picture of connection, execution and motive between the attack will come after the interrogation of the suspects. Police investigation so far, has revealed that nine people were directly involved in the shooting. 'Additionally, others provided weapons and helped with reconnaissance,' an officer had said.
