Law Enforcement

Enforcement Directorate raids linked to fake government job scam across six States

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches across six States in connection with a fake government job scam run by an organised gang that sent fraudulent joining letters and made initial salary payments to some victims.

Pickup crash near Holalkere kills four and injures four

Four people died and four were injured when a pickup vehicle hit an electric pole near Sasaluhalla in Holalkere taluk on January 6 evening.

Border shutdown and curfew during communal unrest in Birgunj, Nepal

Communal unrest in southern Nepal’s Birgunj led to protests, vandalism, a curfew, and India sealing the border except for emergencies.

Journalists and residents report detentions and armed patrols in Caracas

Venezuelan security forces detained at least 14 press members in Caracas and at the Colombia border as residents reported armed patrols, phone checks, and fear in the streets.

Police arrest three people in Nandyal temple ornaments case

Police said 5.800 kg of silver ornaments worth ₹14.76 lakh were recovered from three accused.

Ballari Police arrest 26 people in clash case

Police said six cases were registered at the Brucepet Police Station and are under investigation.

Police say 14 Maoists are killed in two encounters in Chhattisgarh

Police said 12 Maoists were neutralised in Sukma and two in Bijapur during simultaneous operations on January 3, 2026.

Gunmen raid Demo village market in Niger state

Niger police spokesman Wasiu Abiodun said the gunmen stormed Kasuwan Daji market at around 4:30pm on Saturday, burning stalls and looting food items.

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