Crime Branch

The Crime Branch investigation into the death of the tribal youth near Kozhikode Medical College concluded that it was a case of suicide, not linked to a mob trial.  Viswanathan, a resident of Kalpetta was found dead on February 10, 2023 near the Mother and Child Protection Centre in Wayanad.

The Central Crime Branch (CCB) police in Bengaluru have seized ₹12.60 lakh from the bank accounts of Nigerian drug peddler Peter Ikedi Belonwu, a first-of-its-kind action in India. Utilizing powers under the NDPS Act, the CCB confiscated unlawfully earned funds in seven accounts. Bengaluru Police Commissioner B. Dayanand highlighted the unprecedented nature of the operation, signalling a significant step in disrupting the financial networks of drug peddlers in the country. 

: A man got double life imprisonment for killing Nimisha Thampi, a graduate student in Ernakulam. The Rural District Crime Branch investigated and submitted the charge sheet.

Police issue alert for possible ISIS or radical Islamist threat to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat during his Bihar visit from December 21 to December 23, 2023. DMs of Patna and Bhagalpur receive special instructions for enhanced police deployment at all events to prevent potential attacks.

Kerala News Highlights:  Crime Branch to taken over Kollam kidnapping case

CCB crackdown reveals a baby-selling network spanning Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, implicating hospitals and doctors. Accused women trafficked infants, sold eggs, and facilitated illegal surrogacy, selling babies for varying prices. Authorities detained 10 children and are investigating further, recently rescuing a 20-day-old infant. Syndicate members face charges of forgery and exploitation.

In a startling turn of events during the Cricket World Cup 2023 final at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, a fan named Wen Johnson breached tight security to approach Virat Kohli on the field.

According to a report, Shubman Gill will be taking a commercial flight from Chennai to Ahmedabad on Wednesday, where he will continue his recovery from dengue fever under the supervision of the BCCI medical team.

Ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023 clash between India and Pakistan on October 14, the Ahmedabad crime branch has arrested a man for allegedly sending an email threatening attack on the Narendra Modi Stadium in the city.

Asianet News chief reporter Akhila Nandakumar was booked by the Kerala Police for reporting on the mark list controversy at the Maharaja's College in Kochi that involved SFI state secretary PM Arsho.

The senior Congress leader Sudhakaran reached the ED office around 11 am for interrogation in the case registered by the Crime Branch. He was accompanied by DCC President Mohammed Shiyas and KPCC General Secretary K Jayanth

Kerala News HIGHLIGHTS: Monson Mavunkal cheating case: The Crime Branch on Sunday (Sep 3) issued a notice to former DIG Surendran's wife Bindulekha in connection with an antiquities fraud case involving fake antique dealer Monson Mavunkal. She was asked to appear for interrogation at the Crime Branch office in Kalamassery on September 8. 

A cybercrime case in Bengaluru involves a teacher, Chatura Rao, who was defrauded by individuals posing as Mumbai Crime Branch officers. Rao transferred Rs 32.25 lakhs after being misled into believing his personal documents were misused, prompting a police investigation.
 

Yelahanka police arrest three individuals from Odisha with 21 kg of cannabis. Kodigehalli police seize heroin worth Rs. 3 lakh, arrest four drug peddlers. Central Crime Branch apprehends notorious drug peddler under PIT Act, who had six prior criminal cases in various police stations.

The Crime Branch has directed the wife of former DIG Surendran, Bindulekha, to appear for interrogation on September 8 in connection with the antiquities fraud case involving fake antique dealer Monson Mavunkal.