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The Print
4 hours ago
- The Print
Jammu: Govt school teacher held for duping job seekers, remanded to 15-day judicial custody
He said Anjum was arrested following a fresh complaint lodged by Rashid Manhas of Gujjar Nagar, claiming that he was duped of Rs 10 lakh cash and gold ornaments worth Rs 5 lakh on the pretext of arranging government jobs for him and his sister, the official said. Jameel Anjum, a resident of Ustad Mohalla, was arrested on May 23 and was produced in a local court which remanded him to 15 days judicial custody, the official said. Jammu, May 31 (PTI) A suspended government school teacher, arrested last week on duping job seekers, was on Saturday remanded to 15 days of judicial custody, an official of the Crime Branch said. The accused provided fake appointment orders to the complainant and made him believe that certain posts in various government departments are to be filled by educated candidates having no one in government services and belonging to middle class strata, the official said. Senior Superintendent of Police, Crime Jammu, Benam Tosh constituted a special investigation team after getting the complaint for an in-depth investigation. Anjum, a habitual fraudster, is currently under suspension on account of his involvement in continuous frauds, the official said, adding a total of 10 FIRs stand registered against him in Crime Branch and district Police Jammu, out of which four cases have been chargesheeted so far. PTI TAS NB This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
India Gazette
7 hours ago
- India Gazette
Delhi Crime Branch arrests ex-national level wrestler turned arms supplier after 8-year manhunt
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): After an intensive eight-year manhunt, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested Sonu, alias Pahalwan, alias Sonu Langada, a 32-year-old former national-level wrestler from Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, declaring him a Proclaimed Offender in an Arms Act case. The arrest, made on Thursday from his native village, marks a significant breakthrough in dismantling an illegal arms supply chain linked to multiple heinous crimes, including murder and dacoity, as per a press release. According to the Crime Branch, the arrest stems from a 2016 case where Sonu was identified as the supplier of illegal arms to suspects Rahul alias Sunny and Vikash alias Vicky, involved in the murder of cable operator Devindra Rathi. On April 6, 2016, a tip-off led to the arrest of Rahul and Vikash in Sector-36 of Rohini, as they allegedly planned a follow-up attack on Rathi's brother. The operation recovered one pistol, one country-made firearm, and 10 live cartridges, with both accused disclosing Sonu as their supplier, leading to a case under Section 25 of the Arms Act at PS Crime Branch in Delhi. Despite multiple attempts, Sonu evaded capture and was declared a Proclaimed Offender on June 29, 2017, by the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, North District, Rohini Courts. The case is still under trial before the Chief Judicial Magistrate at Rohini Courts. The breakthrough came on May 29 when a Crime Branch team, acting on credible secret information and combining technical surveillance with manual intelligence, travelled to Village Kirthal, PS Ramala, District Baghpat of Uttar Pradesh. After a one-hour operation, they successfully apprehended Sonu. During interrogation, Sonu revealed that his promising wrestling career was cut short in 2013 due to a road accident that resulted in the amputation of his right leg, plunging him into financial hardship. He admitted to turning to crime to support his family, becoming involved in supplying firearms and liquor to criminal networks, and participating in crimes like dacoity and murder, as detailed in the press release. (ANI)
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Time of India
Delhi Crime Branch arrests ex-national level wrestler turned arms supplier after 8-year manhunt
After an intensive eight-year manhunt, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested Sonu, alias Pahalwan, alias Sonu Langada , a 32-year-old former national-level wrestler from Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, declaring him a Proclaimed Offender in an Arms Act case. The arrest, made on Thursday from his native village, marks a significant breakthrough in dismantling an illegal arms supply chain linked to multiple heinous crimes, including murder and dacoity, as per a press release. According to the Crime Branch, the arrest stems from a 2016 case where Sonu was identified as the supplier of illegal arms to suspects Rahul alias Sunny and Vikash alias Vicky, involved in the murder of cable operator Devindra Rathi. On April 6, 2016, a tip-off led to the arrest of Rahul and Vikash in Sector-36 of Rohini, as they allegedly planned a follow-up attack on Rathi's brother. The operation recovered one pistol, one country-made firearm, and 10 live cartridges, with both accused disclosing Sonu as their supplier, leading to a case under Section 25 of the Arms Act at PS Crime Branch in Delhi. Despite multiple attempts, Sonu evaded capture and was declared a Proclaimed Offender on June 29, 2017, by the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, North District, Rohini Courts. The case is still under trial before the Chief Judicial Magistrate at Rohini Courts. Live Events The breakthrough came on May 29 when a Crime Branch team, acting on credible secret information and combining technical surveillance with manual intelligence, travelled to Village Kirthal, PS Ramala, District Baghpat of Uttar Pradesh. After a one-hour operation, they successfully apprehended Sonu. During interrogation, Sonu revealed that his promising wrestling career was cut short in 2013 due to a road accident that resulted in the amputation of his right leg, plunging him into financial hardship. He admitted to turning to crime to support his family, becoming involved in supplying firearms and liquor to criminal networks, and participating in crimes like dacoity and murder, as detailed in the press release.
Hans India
16 hours ago
- Hans India
Police bust interstate auto robbery syndicate, recover 8 high-end cars
New Delhi: The Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted an interstate syndicate involved in the theft and resale of high-end vehicles, a statement said on Friday. The gang used a sophisticated modus operandi to sell stolen cars through online platforms by forging documents, opening bank accounts with fake identities, and tampering with engine and chassis numbers. In a series of coordinated operations, the police arrested a key member of the gang and recovered eight luxury vehicles. According to Delhi Police, the breakthrough came with the arrest of Rakesh Patel alias Pappu (38), a core operative of the syndicate, near Sahibabad Railway Station in Ghaziabad on April 21, 2025. Acting on a tip-off, police apprehended him while he was attempting to sell a stolen Maruti Wagon-R via an online platform. Patel, a resident of Sahibabad, Ghaziabad (UP), and originally from Mohiuddin Nagar, Samastipur (Bihar), played a central role in managing theft operations and delivering stolen vehicles across states. His associates arranged vehicles, counterfeit documents, and fake number plates. The gang's method was notably elaborate. After stealing a car, they searched online car-selling portals for vehicles of the same make, model, and colour. Using open-source information, they identified details of genuine owners and forged documents in the owner's name -- featuring the photograph of one of the accused. They also opened bank accounts using these fake identities. To avoid detection, the syndicate would tamper with the stolen car's engine and chassis numbers to match those of the legitimate vehicle. Fake Registration Certificates (RCs) were then prepared, making the stolen car appear genuine. Once the vehicle was thus 'cloned,' it was listed for sale on online platforms. The syndicate targeted high-demand vehicles, often choosing cars parked in low-surveillance or roadside areas. The police noted the gang's use of advanced technological tools to support their operations. A team led by Inspector Arun Sindhu of the Crime Branch spearheaded the investigation, which led to the arrest and recovery of the stolen vehicles.
Hans India
16 hours ago
- Hans India
5 nabbed with cache of arms in hotel raid
New Delhi: In a major crackdown on illegal arms trafficking, the Delhi Police Crime Branch apprehended five men from a hotel in South Delhi's Jangpura area, a statement said. The arrests led to the recovery of a cache of weapons, ammunition, and electronic gadgets from the accused. Acting on a specific input received by Head Constable Amit Tomar, the Crime Branch launched a coordinated operation after learning that a group from Madhya Pradesh suspected of trafficking illegal firearms had checked into a hotel in the Jangpura area. A dedicated team was formed under Inspector Ashish Sharma's leadership and ACP Yashpal Singh's (ER-I) supervision. The raiding party included Sub-Inspectors Prakash and Guman Singh, ASI Sandeep Chawla, and Head Constables Amit, Manish, and Anil. During the operation, the team identified a room locked from the inside and proceeded with caution. Displaying quick action and coordination, the officers managed to breach the room and detain all five suspects without any resistance. A thorough search of the room led to the recovery of two country-made pistols and 14 live cartridges. In addition, Rs 35,000 in cash, eight smartphones, a laptop, and a tablet were also seized. The police believe these gadgets were being used for communication and coordination within the network. An FIR has been registered at the Crime Branch Police Station under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the Arms Act.
