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Woman plots nephew’s kidnapping, held

A manhunt was initiated and on receiving a tip-off about the accused, unit four, too, started a parallel investigation into the case.

07 Aug 2018 2:16 AM

Asim also had cases of extortion, intimidation and drug smuggling at the three police stations. (Photo: File/Representational)

Miscreant, freed on bail, found murdered

On Friday night Asim, in drunken state, raided a woman’s home and assaulted her.

15 Jul 2018 6:42 AM

Iqbal Kaskar and two of his aides were arrested in September 2017 by the Thane police in a separate case. (Photo: File)

Thane police file chargesheet against Dawood, Iqbal Kaskar, Anees Ibrahim in extortion case

'The charge sheet, which runs into thousands of pages, lists the evidences against the accused,' said the police.

30 Jun 2018 1:49 PM

In the extortion case lodged in Delhi, it was alleged that Salem had demanded Rs 5 crore as protection money from businessman Ashok Gupta, a resident of Greater Kailash in south Delhi, in 2002. (Photo: File)

Delhi court sentences gangster Abu Salem to 7 years in jail in extortion case

The court passed the order after hearing arguments on sentence by the prosecution and the defence lawyers.

07 Jun 2018 3:22 PM

The MLA said that though he had informed the police about the message, which came from a different number, no action had been taken. (Representational image)

Threatened BJP MLAs restless over inaction

In the meantime, some of the MLAs have received more messages on WhatsApp.

31 May 2018 6:29 AM

The SP Hardoi, however, denied the charges and said that after the MLA received the threat and informed the police, a case has been registered and the accused was being tracked through surveillance. (Representational image)

‘Have no faith in Yogi, will pay extortion’

Meanwhile, the MLA on Friday happily posed for photographs with scores of his supporters flashing guns.

26 May 2018 12:50 AM

No evidence to support Kapil’s claims: cops

The police said it had no evidence corroborating the allegations, therefore no arrests have been made so far.

27 Apr 2018 2:31 AM

Vakola police registered an FIR under section 383 of the Indian Penal Code that pertains to extortion. (Representational image)

Gangster demanded Rs 12 crore: Developer

A Mumbai-based developer has alleged that he received a threat call from fugitive gangster Ravi Pujari who demanded Rs 12 crore.

14 Apr 2018 6:28 AM

The police carried out the arrests over the last two days. (Representational Image

Five arrested for extortion bid on builder

The accused harassed the victim by sending baseless complaints to various authorities.

05 Apr 2018 2:28 AM

Shiv Sena, NCP workers booked for extortion

The Vasai police registered three cases, while the other was registered by the Valiv police station.

02 Apr 2018 1:12 AM

The police arrested the accused and his accomplice in the act of extortion.

Ex-Hiranandani employee arrested for extortion bid

A trap was laid at a Thane hotel to arrest the accused while accepting the Rs 1 crore installment.

16 Mar 2018 6:33 AM

The complaint was filed at Purushottampur police station in West Champaran district on Saturday. (Representational Image)

Extortion call to Bihar minister

The police said intensive search operation has been launched to nab criminals who demanded extortion from the minister.

11 Dec 2017 2:53 AM

During probe, it was revealed Samsudin was the brains behind the impersonation case. (Representative image)

Four fake CBI officers arrested on rape, extortion charges

The police reached the spot, and upon seeing the Gypsy gave chase to the vehicle and arrested the accused.

07 Dec 2017 7:06 AM

Additional DGP Pallab Bhattacharya said that they have succeeded in identifying the Ulfa (I) rebel who was sending the extortion notices as WhatsApp message wa followed by a call which originated from Myanmar.

Ulfa(I) sends extortion notices via WhatsApp

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29 Nov 2017 12:28 AM

The party also demanded the resignation of the Chhattisgarh minister, “whose sex scandal Mr Verma was investigating”, and pitched for an independent probe into the entire episode. (Photo: Facebook/Vinod Verma)

Free Chhattisgarh journalist immediately, says Congress

He accused the BJP governments at the Centre and in Chhattisgarh of attacking mediapersons.

29 Oct 2017 2:23 AM

Senior Journalist Vinod Verma, who is also a member of Editors Guild of India, has worked as Digital Editor at Amar Ujala and was also associated with the BBC. (Photo: Facebook/Vinod Verma)

Arrested journalist cries foul, says being framed as he has sex CD of C'garh minister

Vinod Verma was arrested by Chhattisgarh police from his residence in Ghaziabad on charges of extortion and blackmailing.

27 Oct 2017 1:28 PM

Former Akali Dal minister, wanted for rape, surrenders

The court refused Langah’s surrender plea and told him to go to Gurdaspur.

03 Oct 2017 1:00 AM

Kaskar, according to the official, confirmed that his brother, Dawood Ibrahim wanted in several cases including the 1993 Mumbai blasts case, is in Pakistan. (Photo: File | PTI)

Dawood still in Pak, doesn't call relatives in fear of tapping: Brother Kaskar

During interrogation Iqbal has provided vital information related to Dawood and his whereabouts, a police official said.

22 Sep 2017 8:47 AM

Special TADA court convicts Siddique

Salem and others have already been convicted in the case, where Jain was shot dead outside his bungalow in suburban Juhu on March 7, 1995.

01 Sep 2017 2:17 AM

The three members of Manipur-based banned Kangleipak Communist Party in police custory. (Photo: PTI)

Ahead of I-Day, 3 Northeast ‘terrorists’ arrested in Delhi

Police said that during questioning, Meitei had revealed his involvement in terror activities and other crimes in Manipur.

15 Aug 2017 1:05 AM

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