Tag: Arrest

The Supreme Court of India on Tuesday extended its interim order granting protection from arrest to Puja Khedkar, a former Indian Administrative Service (IAS) trainee, who is accused in a fraudulent case related to the 2022 Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) examination. Khedkar is allegedly involved in forging documents to gain eligibility for the UPSC exam by claiming reservations meant for Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities.

Pravind Jugnauth, the former Prime Minister of Mauritius, was arrested on Sunday in connection with an ongoing money-laundering investigation. The 63-year-old, who served as the country’s prime minister from 2017 to 2024, was detained along with his wife, Kobita Jugnauth, by local police following raids on several properties linked to the case.

In a shocking incident, the Ghaziabad police arrested a domestic help identified as Reena for allegedly mixing urine into flour dough while preparing food for her employers in the upscale locality of Crossings Republik. The arrest took place on October 15, following a complaint lodged by her employers the previous day.

In a daring and potentially life-threatening stunt, a man and a woman from Pune have been arrested for their reckless behavior atop a dilapidated temple building. Identified as Mihir Gandhi, 27, and Minakshi Salunkhe, 23, the duo were caught performing a dangerous act while a third person, who was filming the stunt, remains at large.

Karnataka's political landscape has been abuzz with the unfolding saga surrounding JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna and the sex scandal allegations against him. The state's Home Minister, Dr G Parameshwara, recently addressed the media regarding the potential arrest of Prajwal Revanna upon his return to India, following a video release hinting at his appearance before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) on May 31.

In a significant development, YouTuber Felix Gerald has been arrested in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, following derogatory remarks made against women police personnel during an interview. The arrest came after a case was filed by the Cyber Crime Police in Tiruchi, Tamil Nadu, where Gerald is the second accused in the case.

Another arrest has been made in connection with the shooting incident outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan's Mumbai residence. Mohammad Rafiq Chaudhary, identified as the fifth accused, was apprehended from Rajasthan.

In a significant political move, Bihar-based YouTuber Manish Kashyap, known for his massive online following of over 80 lakh subscribers, has joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) after being arrested last year for allegedly spreading fake videos. Kashyap's entry into the BJP fold comes amidst the upcoming Delhi elections and his vocal support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In a startling turn of events, the Mumbai Customs department seized a significant haul of diamonds and gold worth crores at the city's airport over the weekend. According to officials, the total value of the seized items amounted to a whopping ₹6.46 crore.

In a recent development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made serious allegations against BRS leader K Kavitha in connection with the Delhi liquor policy case. The CBI, which arrested K Kavitha on Thursday, presented its case in court, claiming that she threatened Sarath Reddy, a co-accused in the case, regarding financial matters related to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

In a significant development following the tragic double murder in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, the brother of the main accused has been arrested and incarcerated. The incident, which shocked the nation, involved the brutal killing of two young boys, Ayush (12) and Ahaan (8), in Baba Colony.

Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the alleged chanting of "Pakistan Zindabad" slogans outside the Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on February 27. The incident occurred during the Rajya Sabha election, as supporters of Congress Rajya Sabha candidate Nasir Hussain celebrated his victory.

Tensions escalated in Karnataka as the arrest of Shrikant Poojari, allegedly involved in riots following the Babri Masjid demolition in 1992, sparked protests and political upheaval. Poojari, a Kar Sevak, was granted conditional bail after being detained for his purported role in the decades-old case.

A distressing incident of harassment involving a South Korean vlogger, Kelly, unfolded in the Ravet area of Pune's Pimpri Chinchwad during the Diwali festivities in November. The encounter, captured on video, went viral on social media, igniting public outcry and swift action from law enforcement.