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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Arms smuggler arrested with 8 pistols & ammunition
Indore: In a major crackdown on illegal arms trafficking, the crime branch of Indore police on Saturday arrested a smuggler from Barwani and seized eight country-made pistols with magazines, two live cartridges, and a motorcycle from his possession. Additional DCP Rajesh Dandotiya said that the accused, 25-year-old Ashok, was apprehended on Rau–Rajendra Nagar Road. Acting on a tip-off, the crime branch team intercepted the suspect and found eight country-made pistols with magazines, two live cartridges, and a motorcycle in his possession. Police said that Ashok was planning to smuggle the illegal weapons from Barwani and supply them in Indore city. During questioning, he confessed to bringing the firearms concealed in a white plastic sack with the intention of making quick money. He claimed to be unemployed and previously worked as a labourer. However, in a bid to earn easy cash, he got involved in arms trafficking. The seized arms were found to be without any valid licences. A case was registered under sections 25(1–AA) and 27 of the Arms Act at Indore crime branch police station. The police took Ashok in remand and are interrogating him further to identify his associates involved in the arms racket. Based on his revelations, action will also be initiated against others found to be involved in the illegal trade. This arrest is part of an ongoing campaign launched by senior police officials in Indore to clamp down on illegal arms trafficking across the district.
Time of India
4 days ago
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- Time of India
Habitual offender arrested with MD drugs worth Rs 4 lakh
Indore: The crime branch of Indore police has arrested a habitual offender involved in drug trafficking on Wednesday and recovered 18 gram of MD drugs worth Rs 4 lakh from his possession. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Additional DCP Rajesh Dandotiya stated that acting on confidential intelligence regarding drug-related activities in the city, the crime branch team apprehended a suspicious individual near ISBT bus stand. The suspect attempted to flee upon noticing the police, but was swiftly detained. Upon questioning, the person identified himself as Javed Khan, a 36-year-old resident of Betma in Indore rural area. Khan, who studied only up to Class 4, claimed to work as a vehicle driver. But records revealed that he is a habitual offender with a criminal history comprising 17 previously registered cases, including those under the Arms Act, NDPS Act, Excise Act, Gambling Act, theft, and robbery. These cases are registered at various police stations in Indore and Dhar districts, including Betma, Gandhinagar, Pithampur, Kanwa, and Sagore. During questioning, Khan confessed that he was addicted to drugs and intended to procure MD drugs at lower prices to sell them at higher rates to drug users in the city. A case was registered against him under Section 8/22 of the NDPS Act. |
Time of India
7 days ago
- Time of India
Peddlers from Rajasthan held in city with Rs 2.5 crore drugs
Indore: The crime branch of Indore police on Sunday arrested two drug traffickers from Rajasthan involved in illegal trade of drugs and seized 225 gram of MD drugs worth Rs 2.5 crore. Additional DCP Rajesh Dandotiya said that acting on specific intelligence, the police arrested the accused near the railway underbridge on MR 4 Road in Indore. The accused, identified as Naseeb Khan (21) and Sahil Mansoori (20), both residents of Kotdi village in Pratapgarh of Rajasthan, were caught with 255 grams of MD drugs, a motorcycle, and two mobile phones. The estimated international value of the seized drugs is around Rs 2.5 crore. During the operation, the suspects attempted to flee upon seeing the police, but fell from their motorcycle and sustained minor injuries. Upon questioning, they confessed to bringing MD drugs from Rajasthan at low prices to sell them in Indore and surrounding areas for profit. Naseeb Khan revealed that many people in his village are involved in drug trafficking and he had served jail term for a similar offence in Ratlam district. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo He is a second-year BA student who also engages in farming, while Sahil, who studied up to Class 8, runs a grocery store and admitted to participating in drug trafficking. A case has been registered against them under section 8/22 of the NDPS Act and further investigation is underway. In line with the strict directives from chief minister of Madhya Pradesh to crack down on drug trafficking, Indore police commissioner Santosh Singh has launched a special campaign against illegal narcotics. As part of this initiative, the Indore crime branch has taken action in 46 cases from Jan1 to date in 2025, arresting 84 traffickers and seizing significant quantities of narcotics.
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Time of India
Director of company arrested for Rs 45.2L fraud
Indore: The crime branch of Indore police on Friday arrested director of a company for duping a man of Rs 45.28 lakh by purchasing raw material from his company and making payment against it. Additional DCP Rajesh Dandotiya said, "Nagendra Singh Bhadoria (45), director of the rebranded company Maa Urmila Polysec Private Limited (formerly known as Vasundhara Polysec Private Limited) was arrested by the crime branch of Indore police for allegedly defrauding Rs 45.28 lakh. The arrest was made in Gwalior district, following a detailed investigation into a complaint lodged by Master Plaster India Private Limited. " According to the complainant, Keshav Soni of Master Plaster India, the accused initially established business relations by purchasing raw material (filler master batch used in the manufacture of plastic bags) from their company in 2023 and making timely payments. This helped build trust. However, the situation changed when the accused's company subsequently procured five truckloads of raw material, and failed to make payments. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Truque caseiro noturno eficaz contra a papada (faça hoje mesmo) Revista & Saúde Saiba Mais Undo In order to avoid making payments, the accused allegedly declared the products defective. The complainant's company, which supplies both domestically and internationally, was defrauded of Rs 45,28,250. Based on this, a case was registered at the crime branch. The crime branch team used technical surveillance to trace and apprehend the accused from Gwalior. "Bhadoria had started the company under the name Vasundhara Polysec Pvt Ltd in 2016, which was later renamed in 2024 as Maa Urmila Polysec Pvt Ltd. He is educated up to Class 12 and resides in Gwalior," the additional DCP said, adding that the man was presented before the court, and further legal proceedings were underway. Police have indicated that more arrests may follow based on Bhadoria's connections and other individuals' involvement in the fraudulent activities.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Time of India
Online betting ring: Two more arrested
Indore: Two absconding accused linked to an inter-state gang operating illegal betting activities were arrested. With these arrests, the total number of individuals arrested in this case reached eight. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The gang reportedly ran a sophisticated betting operation using hundreds of virtual gaming options and illegal financial channels. Additional DCP Rajesh Dandotiya said that Nikhil Khandelwal, 32, a resident of Mahaveer Nagar and Lucky Chauhan alias Abhijeet Chauhan, 31, of Manavta Nagar were arrested. Nikhil rented a flat in Usha Ganj area, which was used as a call centre and base of operations for the online betting racket. Lucky, a BE graduate, admitted to arranging fake bank accounts used for handling the transactions involved in the betting activities. Crime Branch officials seized Rs 6.5 lakh cash, three mobile phones and a car from the two accused. Earlier searches led to the seizure of 29 mobile phones, one computer, two laptops, seven chequebooks, four passbooks, ATM cards, cash and digital records showing transactions worth crores of rupees. The illegal activities were conducted from a second-floor flat in Usha Ganj, under the supervision of Nikhil Khandelwal. Customers were lured into placing bets on various games by generating virtual IDs based on their specific demands. These IDs were linked to the 'Varun Online Hub' website, where users could place bets on the outcomes of 24/7 games and virtual cricket matches. Payments were collected through multiple fake bank accounts, after which the clients received login credentials and corresponding betting points.
