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Time of India
7 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Suspended cop held with cache of arms, ammo in Samastipur
Patna: A huge cache of arms and ammunition were recovered from the residence of a suspended constable, Saroj Singh, in Sultanpur Ganga diara area of Mohiuddin Nagar in Samastipur district on Friday. The raid, carried out by the joint teams of Bihar Special Task Force (STF) and district police, turned violent when Singh's supporters opened fire at the police team. The constable and his four associates were later arrested by the STF for allegedly conspiring to kill two people. The STF also recovered an AK-47 rifle, an INSAS rifle with four magazines and 70 live cartridges, a rifle, and a double-barrel gun with more than 60 live cartridges from their possession. Cash and land-related documents worth approximately more than Rs 3.5 crore were also seized from several locations in Patna and Danapur, police said. Additional director general (ADG), police headquarters (PHQ), Kundan Krishnan said, "The STF received intelligence inputs about potential threats to two people—Prince Mukhiya and Naveen Singh— residents of Sultanpur village. Acting on this information, the STF, along with special operations group (SOG)-13, SOG-06 and HIT team, conducted an early morning raid at Saroj's residence in Sultanpur village. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo During the raid, a few rounds were fired from Saroj's group, but STF didn't fire a single round. " Krishnan said five people—Saroj, Parshuram Singh, Munna Yadav, Vishwajit and Nishant Kumar Rai—were involved in the firing incident. During the raid, an AK-47 rifle, one magazine, an INSAS rifle, a carbine, a .306 bore rifle, a double-barrel rifle barrel, 145 live cartridges, six magazines, a motorcycle, land documents worth Rs 3.4 crore, two cellphones and 22 fake seals were seized. "A raid was also conducted at House No. 4B in Sarita Vatika at Gardanibagh in Patna, where Rs 3.4 lakh in cash and land documents worth Rs 1.4 crore were recovered. A cash counting machine was also found at the place," ADG said. Saroj also had a rented accommodation at one Mahanand Rai's house in Naya Tola, Saguna Mor, under Danapur police station. The team also searched this place and found documents related to a land agreement worth Rs 11 lakh. The team then conducted a raid at an office of a company involved in property dealing under Rupaspur police station in Patna. From here, 40 land agreement papers worth Rs 2 crore were seized. Saroj was appointed as a constable in the Bihar Police in 2008. While stationed at the traffic police station in Jehanabad, evidence was found of his involvement in criminal activities. Subsequently, he was suspended by the Jehanabad SP on grounds of indiscipline and suspicious conduct. A total of nine criminal cases are registered against him in the Mohiuddinnagar police station area of Samastipur, including charges of attempted murder, riots, violation of the Arms Act, fraud, and other serious offences. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Indian Express
Delhi Police gets digital boost: New system to track stock in real time
-How can police officers check if a vehicle reaches the end of its service life? -In case of an emergency, is there a quick way to check the availability of arms and ammunition in stock? Police can now check all this and more, with just a single click. The Delhi Police has established a Central Inventory Management System (CIMS), the first of its kind within the force, enabling real-time tracking and management of every item in stock. With help from the Bhaskaracharya Institute for Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG), the force has developed the application. The Delhi Police's Provisioning and Logistics (P&L) Unit will have command of the operation, while district and unit heads can update and manage the stock. Confirming the development, Deputy Commissioner of Police (P&L) Vinit Kumar said BISAG has been working with the Delhi Police for the past year, and the application has been developed for use across six different modules within the force. These modules cover Motor Transport, Fuel Stock, Arms and Ammunition, Office Supplies, Communication Equipment, and Hiring. The P&L unit is responsible for managing the stock of all Delhi Police resources and their allocation to districts and other units, the officer said. 'Maintaining a record of any item from the stock is a herculean task in a force of over 90,000 personnel. We have tried to make the system easier and more handy for us and our unit heads,' Kumar further said. 'Under the supervision of Special Commissioner of Police (P&L) Garima Bhatnagar, three of the six modules have already been launched under CIMS for testing,' he said, adding, 'The login credentials for the application will be shared with unit heads so they can submit requests before the stock is depleted.' The modules: Motor and Transport: Under this, unit heads can access detailed information about newly acquired vehicles in the force. Officers can retrieve all sorts of data — from the date of a vehicle's induction to its retirement. It also includes the number of times it has been serviced and its performance reports. Additionally, unit heads can receive notifications when a vehicle reaches the end of its service life. Petroleum, Oils, and Lubricants: The Delhi Police operates 11 petrol pumps for its vehicles. All these petrol pumps will be integrated with the CIMS system. Staff deployed at these pumps will be required to update the application each time a vehicle's tank is filled or fuel is issued to any vehicle. This will enable senior officers to monitor fuel availability at each pump in real time. Arms and Ammunition: This module is dedicated to managing the stock of arms and ammunition. The Delhi Police currently relies on SLRs, INSAS rifles, and AK-47s for long-range engagement, and 9-mm Glock pistols and revolvers for short-range operations. The authority to distribute arms and ammunition rests with the unit heads, subject to approval by officers of Joint Commissioner rank. In emergencies such as riots or hostile incidents, if a district or unit requires additional weapons and another district has surplus stock, this can be immediately checked through the system and shared accordingly. Central Supply Agency: From stationery items to office furniture, unit heads are required to update the application as soon as new stock is purchased. In addition to making purchases independently, they can also submit requests to the Central Command System, which is managed by the P&L Unit. Communication equipment: This module pertains to wireless sets, mobile phones, and other communication-related equipment used by the force. Hiring: This includes renting gadgets, vehicles, tents, or venues for policing purposes or other operational requirements of the force. Under this category, more than 80 types of items have been listed, which can be taken on rent upon updating the details on the CIMS.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
NIA takes over 3 cases related to IEDs in Karregutta region
Hyderabad: National Investigation Agency ( NIA ), Hyderabad, has formally taken over investigation into three cases, registered by the Telangana police, related to planting of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the Karregutta region, located on the Telangana-Chhattisgarh border. The Karregutta area is a heavily mined and left-wing insurgency-prone zone. The cases, originally registered by various police stations in Mulugu district, were handed over to NIA on May 23 following directives from the Union ministry of home affairs citing national security concerns and the need to investigate a wider Maoist conspiracy. All the three FIRs were re-registered by NIA following the MHA order on May 21. The agency designated three separate deputy superintendents of police (DSPs) as chief investigators for each case. The arrests and material recovered suggest a well-coordinated Maoist network operating across states. NIA would now probe the larger conspiracy, including command structures, supply chains for arms and explosives, and cross-border movement of insurgents. The three cases stem from operations conducted on May 16 and 17 by the Mulugu district police, which led to the arrest of 20 suspected Maoist cadre. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trading CFD dengan Teknologi dan Kecepatan Lebih Baik IC Markets Mendaftar The accused came from the neighbouring Sukma, Bijapur, and Malkangiri districts and reportedly worked within the armed formations of CPI (Maoist). Their confessions pointed to direct involvement in planting IEDs, ambushing police teams, triggering landmines, and engaging in firefights with security forces. According to investigation reports, the Karregutta hillocks were systematically fortified by Maoist units over the past two years to serve as a strategic operational base. The Maoists made the area inaccessible to security forces by laying explosives, pressure mines, and orchestrating ambushes. Notably, on May 8, a landmine blast in the region killed three policemen, a turning point that intensified state surveillance and led to the swift operations in mid-May. In the first case registered at the Wazeedu police station, seven Maoist cadres were apprehended with a cache of arms, including SLRs, INSAS rifles, grenades, radios, Maoist literature, and over 70,000 cash. In another case, originally filed at the Kannaigudem police station, a separate group of seven Maoists confessed to planting IEDs and revealed their participation in previous attacks. The third case, from Venkatapuram, led to the arrest of six individuals and the seizure of rifles, ammunition and explosive devices. NIA would now probe the larger conspiracy and cross-border movement of Maoists.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Time of India
Bullet found in army man's bag at Coimbatore airport
Coimbatore airport COIMBATORE: A bullet was found in the shoulder bag of an army man while it was being screened by staffers of an airline at Coimbatore International Airport on Tuesday. CISF personnel secured the army man and handed him over to the Peelamedu police, who inquired with him for a while and later let him off. The bullet was found in the bag of G Pradeep Kumar, 25, of Kaniyarkode in Thrissur who is an operator in the excavating machinery division of the Indian Army in Dehradun. Pradeep Kumar reached his hometown from Dehradun on leave a week ago. After the holidays, he came to Coimbatore International Airport from his hometown by car and was about to take a flight to Bengaluru. IndiGo Airlines staff members checked his shoulder bag and found a 5.56 mm bullet (INSAS rifle) in it. He was handed over to CISF personnel who in turn handed him over to the Peelamedu police. A preliminary inquiry found that army men used to keep rifles and bullets in their luggage for a period of three months. Later, they would surrender the weapons and bullets. He also did the same but missed one bullet while surrendering them.
The Print
24-05-2025
- The Print
Security forces kill two dreaded leaders of renegade Naxalite outfit in Jharkhand
Ranchi, May 24 (PTI) Security forces on Saturday killed two dreaded leaders of Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad, a renegade Naxalite outfit, with one carrying a reward of Rs 10 lakh and another Rs 5 lakh, in Jharkhand's Latehar district, sources said. Another dreaded member of the group, who was injured, has been arrested and an INSAS rifle has been recovered from him, the sources said.
