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India extends support to its citizen detained in Qatar
New Delhi, March 23: India is extending all possible assistance to Amit Gupta, an Indian citizen from Gujarat's Vadodara, who has been wrongfully detained in Qatar for allegedly stealing data for which there is an ongoing investigation, people familiar with the matter said.
Car thefts, youth offenders drive Australian state's crime rate to highest in 9 years
Sydney, March 20: The crime rate in Australia's state of Victoria surged by 13.2 per cent in 2024, marking the highest level since 2016.
Daylight heist at Tanishq showroom in Bihar's Arrah; jewellery worth crores looted
Arrah (Bihar), March 10: In a daring daylight robbery, a gang of armed criminals looted jewellery worth crores rupees from the Tanishq showroom at Gopali Chowk in the Arrah police station area of Bhojpur district of Bihar on Monday, police officials said.
Telangana: Three-member gang looted Rs 29 lakh from ATM using gas cutter
Rangareddy, March 4: Three unidentified thieves looted around Rs 29 lakh from an ATM under Adibatla Police Station limits in Telangana's Rangareddy, police said.
Mobile SIMs secured through fake documents a new headache for security agencies: Official
Kolkata, March 1: Mobile SIM cards secured through forged Indian identity documents by the cross-border criminals active along India's international borders with Bangladesh, especially in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, have become a new headache for the security agencies.
Shivling allegedly stolen from Gujarat temple ahead of Mahashivratri; search operation underway
Devbhumi Dwarka, February 26: A 'Shivling' was allegedly stolen from the Shree Bhidbhanjan Bhavaneeshvar Mahadev temple near Harshad Beach in Gujarat's Devbhumi Dwarka on the eve of Mahashivratri, prompting a large-scale search operation, officials said.
Stolen cars used for extortion, in crimes against women in Manipur, 15 vehicles recovered
Imphal, Feb 23: Manipur Police have recovered 15 stolen vehicles which are being used to extort money from people, in crime against women and various other offences, officials said on Sunday.
Punjab Police is all set to introduce e-FIR facility for motor vehicle theft: DGP Punjab
Chandigarh, February 19: Commissioners of Police and Senior Superintendents of Police (CPs/SSPs) in all districts have dismissed 52 police officials for their involvement in corrupt practices, malpractices, criminal activities or prolonged absenteeism, informed Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.
Mumbai: Rs 40 lakh stolen from music composer Pritam's office, police launch probe
Mumbai, February 9: A theft of Rs 40 lakh has been reported from the Mumbai office of Bollywood music composer Pritam Chakraborty, police said on Sunday.
Thief who built Rs 3 crore house for girlfriend held in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Feb 4: Bengaluru Police have arrested a thief who built a Rs 3 crore house for his girlfriend using money he robbed.
Saif Ali Khan attack case: Mumbai Police take accused to actor's residence to recreate crime scene
Mumbai, January 21: The arrested accused in the stabbing attack on actor Saif Ali Khan was taken to different locations by the Mumbai police as part of the investigation to recreate the crime scene.
Rajasthan HC judge's phone theft in Jharkhand leads to busting of inter-state gang
Dumka, Jan 12: The mobile phone of a Rajasthan High Court judge was stolen at the famous Basukinath temple in Jharkhand's Dumka on January 1, despite tight security at the spot, prompting immediate action by the police.