Crime Prevention News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Centre joins WhatsApp to curb digital frauds, cyber threats
New Delhi, March 17: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Monday collaborated with WhatsApp to extend 'Scam Se Bacho,' Meta's safety campaign against online scams and spam.
Delhi Police's 'Shishtachar' anti-eve teasing squad to ensure women's safety
New Delhi, March 17: The Delhi Police has announced the formation of "Shishtachar" anti-eve teasing squads, which will soon patrol public places across the national capital to enhance women's safety.
Tripura CM tells police, lawyers to increase conviction rate
Agartala, March 14: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday asked the top police officers, law enforcement agencies, lawyers, and other stakeholders to take all steps to increase the conviction rates.
Jharkhand CM holds high-level meet on law and order, directs to ensure crime-free environment
Ranchi, March 12: In the wake of the killing of notorious gangster Aman Sahu in an encounter, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren chaired a high-level review meeting on Wednesday with senior police and administrative officials at the Secretariat to assess the state's law and order situation.
Strict measures taken on flashing of weapons & wheeling: K'taka Home Minister
Bengaluru, March 6: Responding to concerns raised on the incidents of flashing of weapons and wheeling endangering the safety and threatening the law and order system in the state, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara stated on Thursday that the Police Department can't remain idle, and neither can society.
Delhi Police carries out citywide night patrolling to ensure more police visibility, enhance public safety
New Delhi, March 5: The Delhi Police carried out a citywide security drive as part of night patrolling to ensure more police visibility across the national capital, an official said.
J-K DGP chairs crime and security review meeting
Srinagar, March 3: The Director General of Police (DGP), Nalin Prabhat, on Monday chaired a comprehensive crime and security review meeting at the Police Control Room (PCR) in Kashmir, as per a press release.
A day after Amit Shah's meeting, Delhi Police officials discuss measures to improve law and order, ease jams at traffic hotspots
New Delhi, March 1: A day after the Union Home Minister reviewed the law and order situation in the national capital, senior officers of the Delhi Police met at the police headquarters here and discussed follow-up measures, including ways to mount greater vigil against street crime, improve the security of senior citizens and women, and take steps against gangsters.
Tunisia dismantles drug trafficking network in capital
Tunis, Feb 24: Tunisian security forces have dismantled a drug trafficking network operating in the capital Tunis, seizing 20 plaques of cannabis, the Tunisian National Guard announced on its Facebook page.
Vadodara's high-crime zones under police radar with 'Project Shastra'
Vadodara, Feb 23: The Vadodara City Police has launched 'Project Shastra' (Campaign to Prevent Physical Crimes) based on crime data analysis.
Installation of CCTV cameras must in Jammu: Official
Jammu, Feb 17: Jammu District Magistrate (DM) Sachin Kumar Vaishya on Monday directed a mandatory installation of CCTV cameras at key establishments across the city to enhance public safety.
TN Police crack down on history-sheeters after twin murder in Mayiladuthurai
Chennai, Feb 16: After the twin murder of an engineering student and his relative in Mayiladuthurai, the Tamil Nadu Police have launched a statewide crackdown on history-sheeters and bootleggers.
Police officers will be held accountable for major crimes: Punjab CM
Chandigarh, Feb 4: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday announced that police officers will be held accountable for major crimes taking place in areas under their jurisdiction.
Pakistan: Karachi Police blacklists 110 house helpers in robberies cases
Islamabad January 20: Karachi Police has blacklisted 110 house helpers for criminal records relating to robberies against them, ARY News reported.
Ahead of Assembly elections, Delhi Police launches Operation Prahaar to tackle crime
New Delhi, January 13: In a significant crackdown on organised crime, the Delhi Police's Outer District has launched "Operation Prahaar," an intensive week-long campaign from January 6 to January 12, 2025.