A case of chain snatching was reported in Zirakpur after unidentified motorcycle-borne miscreants allegedly snatched a gold chain from a resident and fled the scene. The incident has raised concerns over street crime in the rapidly growing township, prompting police to intensify efforts to identify and apprehend the accused. According to police officials, the victim...
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Police Raid Spa Centre on Zirakpur VIP Road, Illegal Racket Exposed
A spa centre operating on VIP Road in Zirakpur was raided by police, leading to the alleged uncovering of a flesh trade racket, officials said on Thursday. The operation was carried out following specific inputs and surveillance by law enforcement agencies, which suspected illegal activities being conducted under the guise of a wellness establishment. According...
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From Extortion to Conviction: Three Punjabi Youths Face Prison and Possible Deportation in Canada
Three Punjabi-origin youths have been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty in connection with an extortion-linked shooting and explosive attack on a residential property in Surrey, British Columbia. The case is being viewed as a significant development in Canada’s efforts to combat a growing wave of extortion-related crimes targeting members of the South Asian community....
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Two Haryana businessmen arrested for fake gangster extortion threats.
Delhi Police have arrested two Haryana-based businessmen for allegedly posing as members of the notorious Kala Jathedi gang to extort money from a Delhi businessman by using fear and intimidation. The accused have been identified as Rajan Kalra (26), a resident of Yamunanagar, and Sahil Garg (38), a medical equipment trader from Jagadhari in Haryana....
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Mohali Terror Plot Foiled, Two Operatives Arrested with IED
Mohali: In a major breakthrough for security agencies, Punjab Police have arrested two associates of a foreign-based terror operative and recovered an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), successfully foiling a suspected terror plot targeting critical public infrastructure in SAS Nagar (Mohali). According to officials, the arrests were made during a coordinated intelligence-led operation aimed at dismantling...
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Man Faces Murder Trial Over Alleged Poisoned Satay Plot That Killed Mother-in-Law
A man accused of orchestrating a deadly poisoning through contaminated satay has appeared in court as prosecutors detailed allegations that he intentionally laced food with poison, leading to the death of his mother-in-law and leaving several others seriously ill. The case, which has drawn widespread public attention, centers on an incident in which homemade satay...
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ASI Dismissed in Bribery Case Following Departmental Action
An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) has been dismissed from service after being found guilty in a bribery case, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The action was taken following an internal inquiry that substantiated allegations of corruption and misconduct during the officer’s tenure. According to department sources, the case came to light after a complaint was lodged alleging...
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Rising Concern Over Crimes Against Children in Haryana
The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has expressed concern over the increasing number of crimes against children reported across the state. Following a review of recent crime statistics and complaints, the commission has directed district administrations and police authorities to submit detailed reports on child-related crimes, investigations, and preventive measures being implemented. The commission’s action...
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Johannesburg Shooting Leaves Over 12 Dead and Several Injured
A deadly shooting incident in Johannesburg has left more than 12 people dead and several others injured, raising fresh concerns about violent crime and public safety in South Africa. Authorities have launched an extensive investigation as the country reacts to one of the latest mass-casualty incidents reported in the region. According to information released by...
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Terror Probe: NIA Conducts Coordinated Searches Across Punjab and Haryana
In a major operation against terror-related networks, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted coordinated raids at 18 locations across Punjab and Haryana. The searches were carried out as part of an ongoing investigation into cases linked to Pakistan-based operative Shahzad Bhatti and his alleged associates. According to officials, the operation targeted premises suspected of having...