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Father moves HC, seeks transfer of school suicide inquiry to Crime Branch, CBI

Father moves HC, seeks transfer of school suicide inquiry to Crime Branch, CBI

The father of a 16-year-old boy who allegedly died by suicide after jumping from a west Delhi Metro station has accused teachers at St Columba’s School of driving his son to despair and said he is unhappy with the ongoing police investigation. The four teachers named by the teenager were suspended two days after the incident, and the Directorate of Education ordered a separate inquiry. (Representational image) The 48-year-old trader from Karol Bagh told HT on Monday that he now plans to approach the Delhi High Court seeking that the inquiry be transferred to either the Crime Branch or the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). “We are unhappy with the investigation by the police station staff and the Metro unit which is dealing with the case. I personally met all the senior police officers also but they are not doing enough. We have decided to approach the Delhi High Court to transfer the case to either the Crime Branch of the Delhi Police or the Central Bureau of Investigation,” he said. Police officers aware of …

Delhi Crime Branch Nabs Man Linked To Kapil Sharma’s Canada Cafe Shooting Case | India News

Delhi Crime Branch Nabs Man Linked To Kapil Sharma’s Canada Cafe Shooting Case | India News

Last Updated:November 28, 2025, 11:32 IST The first shooting at his café was reported by news outlets shortly after it happened in early July. Later, the cafe was attacked again on August 7 and October 16. Actor-comedian Kapil Sharma’s Kaps Cafe in Canada’s Surrey was targeted thrice since its opening in July. (Image: PTI/File) The Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested a man linked to firing at comedian Kapil Sharma’s restaurant in Canada. The accused, identified as Bandhu Man Singh, is known to be a close associate of gangster Goldy Dhillon and is already wanted in several criminal cases. During the arrest, police recovered a Chinese-made pistol along with cartridges from him. Investigators say his role in the alleged conspiracy is now being probed further. Recently on Wednesday Kapil Sharma recalled the firings at his cafe in Canada and said that the police might not have the power to control such incidents. Sharma said the repeated attacks may be linked to Canadian regulations, but each incident ended up drawing even more attention to his cafe. …

No faith in crime branch, says Goa AAP, demands judicial inquiry into cash-for-jobs scam

No faith in crime branch, says Goa AAP, demands judicial inquiry into cash-for-jobs scam

Panaji, The Aam Aadmi Party in Goa has demanded a judicial inquiry into the allegations made by Puja Naik, an accused in the cash-for-jobs scam, saying it has no faith in the crime branch’s investigation in the case. No faith in crime branch, says Goa AAP, demands judicial inquiry into cash-for-jobs scam Naik, arrested last year and currently out on bail, posted a video on social media last week, alleging the involvement of a state minister, an IAS officer and an engineer in the multi-crore scam. Goa A president Amit Palekar on Friday said that the minister should immediately step down for an impartial investigation into the case. “We have no faith in the crime branch. There should be a judicial inquiry into the case,” he said. Naik, meanwhile, spoke to the media, accusing state Minister and MGP leader Sudin Dhavalikar of being involved in the crime, a charge the latter has denied. The accused alleged that Sudhin Dhavalikar had introduced her to two officers who had received ₹17.68 crore for giving government jobs to …

Ayurvedic doctor convicted in multiple murders nabbed by Delhi Crime Branch

Ayurvedic doctor convicted in multiple murders nabbed by Delhi Crime Branch

The Crime Branch team of the New Delhi Range, RK Puram, has arrested Dr Devender Kumar Sharma, a convicted serial killer who had been on the run after jumping parole. Sharma was serving a life sentence for multiple cases of kidnapping and murder involving truck and taxi drivers. He absconded in August 2023 while on parole, which was granted during his imprisonment for cases registered in both Delhi and Rajasthan. Authorities noted that he is a repeat offender, having previously jumped parole in 2020. Sharma was also involved for his involvement in a kidney transplant racket operated between 1998 and 2004 alongside a person identified as Dr Amit. During interrogation, he admitted to facilitating around 125 illegal kidney transplants. He was granted a two-month parole on June 9, 2023, in connection with FIR No 55/2004 under sections 302, 365, 392, and 201 IPC at Sarita Vihar Police Station, Delhi, but never surrendered at the end of the parole period, reported ANI.  Following his disappearance, the Crime Branch team launched an extensive manhunt. Officers conducted discreet …

Delhi crime branch nabs ayurvedic doctor convicted of multiple murders from Rajasthan ashram

Delhi crime branch nabs ayurvedic doctor convicted of multiple murders from Rajasthan ashram

Delhi Crime Branch arrests notorious serial killer ‘Doctor Death’ Devender Sharma from Rajasthan ashram after parole jump and decades of gruesome crimes. New Delhi: The Crime Branch of Delhi Police has apprehended one of India’s most notorious serial killers, Dr. Devender Sharma, also known as ‘Doctor Death,’ who had been on the run since jumping parole in August 2023. The 67-year-old Ayurveda practitioner turned criminal mastermind was arrested from an ashram in Dausa, Rajasthan, where he had been living under a false identity, posing as a priest. Sharma, a resident of Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, was serving multiple life sentences for his involvement in at least 21 cases of kidnapping and murder of truck and taxi drivers between 2002 and 2004. He was also convicted in a high-profile illegal kidney transplant racket, having facilitated over 125 transplants between 1998 and 2004. Sharma was granted parole in June 2023 in connection with a 2004 murder case registered at Sarita Vihar Police Station in Delhi but failed to surrender after the parole period ended. This was not his …

Kerala CSR funds scam: Crime Branch records Congress leader Laly Vincent’s statement

Kerala CSR funds scam: Crime Branch records Congress leader Laly Vincent’s statement

The Crime Branch (CB) probing the alleged CSR funds scam in Kerala recorded Congress leader Laly Vincent’s detailed statement at its office at Thripunithura on Wednesday. Ms. Vincent has been named in eight FIRs registered by the Kannur police related to the scam. Emerging from the office after several hours, Ms. Vincent told a television channel that she was not summoned for interrogation but had requested the CB that she be heard. She claimed to have given a factual account and said it was “part of moving legally to clear her name.” However, CB sources said the veracity of her statements would be checked. So far, over 600 cases related to the alleged scam have been transferred to the CB with even more cases set to be transferred. According to the police, the alleged scam involved cheating and misappropriation of money by offering laptops, two-wheelers, and home appliances at half price claiming that the discount was part of the CSR activities of various NGOs and charitable organisations. Initially, hundreds of cases were registered in police …

IIM Ahmedabad to set up branch campus in Dubai

IIM Ahmedabad to set up branch campus in Dubai

Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad is set to establish its international campus in Dubai and has signed an MoU with the UAE government, officials announced on Wednesday. The campus, which will be set up in Dubai International Academic City, is expected to be launched later this year. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Tuesday between IIMA Director Bharat Bhasker and Helal Saeed Almarri, Director General of Dubai`s Department of Economy and Tourism, in the presence of Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. “Signing of MoU between IIM Ahmedabad and the UAE government for establishing an international campus of IIM Ahmedabad at Dubai is a proud moment for India`s higher education. This marks a significant milestone towards globalisation of world-class Indian education institutions as envisioned in the NEP,” Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan wrote on X. “This collaboration will open new vistas for learning, innovation and empowering future leaders for global good. IIM Ahmedabad`s presence in Dubai will drive prosperity and economic development in the region and …

Odisha Crime Branch arrests BJD leader Raja Chakra in multi-crore mining scam | Latest News India

Odisha Crime Branch arrests BJD leader Raja Chakra in multi-crore mining scam | Latest News India

Bhubaneswar, The Crime Branch of Odisha Police on Thursday arrested Biju Yuva Janata Dal state vice-president Soumya Shankar Chakra, alias Raja Chakra, in connection with an alleged multi-crore mining and transport scam. Odisha Crime Branch arrests BJD leader Raja Chakra in multi-crore mining scam The Orissa High Court on Wednesday rejected Chakra’s plea seeking interim protection from arrest. Additional DGP, CID, Crime Branch Vinaytosh Mishra said Chakra was interrogated and asked to clarify his role in the scam and then he was arrested. The Economic Offence Wing of the Crime Branch had earlier in February 2025 registered a case based on a complaint of alleged irregularity in the functioning of Gandhamardan Loading Agency and a transporting cooperative society limited and misappropriation of funds of the cooperative society in the mineral-rich Keonjhar district. The cooperative society has been created for the welfare of villagers affected by the mining activities. “In the course of the investigation, it was found that the loading agency had earned around ₹185 crore from 2017-18 to March 24. The investigation also revealed …

Brad Pitt’s olive branch to ex Angelina Jolie over this reason keeping them together despite messy divorce | Hollywood

Brad Pitt’s olive branch to ex Angelina Jolie over this reason keeping them together despite messy divorce | Hollywood

Brad Pitt is desperately doing all it takes to be a part of his son Pax’s life, especially in light of another motor accident involving the 21-year-old. The Hollywood hunk and his ex-wife Angelina Jolie started off the new year on a fresh note, finalising their eight-year divorce settlement in December. While that chapter is done and dusted, the pair is still embroiled in their prolonged legal tussle over the French winery Chateau Miraval, a property they once co-owned. After his divorce from Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt is reportedly seeking her assistance to close the gap between himself and his estranged kids. (AFP) Amid the ugly entanglement, Pitt, who is believed to have been estranged from the majority of six children (Maddox, 23, Pax, 21, Zahara, 19, Shiloh, 18, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 16) with Jolie, reportedly extended an olive branch to her to exert a “steadying influence” in his second-eldest son Pax’s life. Also read | Chiefs fans wanted Taylor Swift as Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show guest, SZA didn’t even make top 10: …

Saif Ali Khan stabbing case: Mumbai crime branch arrests main accused | Latest News India

Saif Ali Khan stabbing case: Mumbai crime branch arrests main accused | Latest News India

Jan 19, 2025 04:17 AM IST Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested the prime accused in Sai Ali Khan’s stabbing case, who has been identified as Vijay Das. Mumbai crime branch has arrested the prime accused in Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing case, who has been identified as Vijay Das. Forensic team and police personnel at the site after an intruder attacked Actor Saif Ali Khan, at Satguru Sharan building, in Mumbai on Thursday. (ANI Photo) This is a developing story, check for more updates Recommended Topics News / India News / Saif Ali Khan stabbing case: Mumbai crime branch arrests main accused See Less Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link