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Three booked after Chandigarh man alleges 7 lakh fraud in property deal

Ahead of the property registration, Ravi allegedly demanded more money for registry-related expenses. (HT File)
Published on May 10, 2026 07:24 am IST

Vikram Wadhwa: From 1,500 salary to ‘key conspirator’ in IDFC scams worth 780cr

Vikram Wadhwa, originally from Malout, moved to Chandigarh in the 1990s as a guesthouse caretaker on a 1,500 salary before building a real estate empire
Updated on Mar 15, 2026 09:02 pm IST

Delay in plot possession: Developer told to pay 2.5 lakh compensation

The developer contested the complaint, citing force majeure events including the Covid pandemic and delays in statutory approvals. It also questioned the maintainability of the complaint. (HT File)
Published on Feb 27, 2026 07:58 am IST

Chandigarh: Another accused nabbed in 85L ‘digital arrest’ case

During investigation, an analysis of the money trail revealed that a portion of the defrauded amount was credited to an Axis Bank account in the name of SK Collection, owned by Baig. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Jan 31, 2026 06:54 am IST

Mohali: Man gets 26 days RI for possessing 8 gms heroin

The prosecution had sought a stricter sentence, citing the growing drug menace. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Jan 25, 2026 05:32 am IST

2 held from Daman & Diu for duping Chandigarh resident of 60lakh

The firm allegedly demanded an additional 10 lakh for delivery through Motion Cargo. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Dec 26, 2025 07:14 am IST

Chandigarh: Two held for duping woman of 2 crore in online investment fraud

Police said a raid was conducted at Naagziri, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh from where the two accused were arrested. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Oct 19, 2025 06:42 am IST

SC directs 10 lakh refund to Chandigarh doctor, others in medical negligence plaint

While deciding the case now after 13 years, the Supreme Court said that doctors and experts, who constituted medical boards/committees to look into the allegations of medical negligence, did not find any medical negligence on doctor’s part. (Hindustan Times)
Published on Sept 13, 2025 08:22 am IST

Chandigarh: 2 bankers help fraudster drain 25.5L savings of retd MC staffer

Chandigarh police have managed to secure 5.43 lakh of the stolen money. (HT Photo)
Published on Aug 25, 2025 07:18 am IST

Chandigarh resident nabbed with 1 kg charas

The accused, identified as Iftekar Ahmed, was produced in a Chandigarh court on Saturday and remanded to police custody for six days. (iStock)
Published on Jun 08, 2025 08:34 am IST

Mohali: Man who robbed Chandigarh resident at gunpoint arrested, 2 aides at large

A knife and 6,000 in cash were recovered from the accused, said Mohali police. (Vikram/HT Photo)
Published on Apr 18, 2025 09:50 am IST

Chandigarh man morphs women’s social media picture to extort money, booked

The accused has been booked under relevant sections of BNS, said Mohali police. (File)
Published on Apr 10, 2025 10:20 am IST

Panchkula: Man caught with illegal liquor worth 6 lakh

The accused, Kuldeep Singh, was produced in a Panchkula court on Tuesday and was released on bail. (HT File)
Published on Apr 02, 2025 09:58 am IST

Ludhiana: Chandigarh resident, nine others booked by police for 7.61 crore land fraud

According to the complaint, the company had been looking to expand its operations in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali) and was exploring investment opportunities in and around New Chandigarh. (HT File)
Published on Mar 25, 2025 05:38 am IST

Chandigarh: Man loses 9.29L to scammer posing as bank official

The victim, T Rajesh Kumar, immediately lodged a complaint with Chandigarh Cyber Cell. (Representative Image)
Published on Feb 17, 2025 04:00 am IST

Man booked for raping Chandigarh woman for six years

A DSP-level officer conducted an investigation and following legal opinion, Sabudeen was arrested. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Jan 18, 2025 03:34 am IST

Chandigarh: Sector 50 resident looking for maid duped of 30,000

The complainant paid an advance of 30,000 to the agent associated with the Delhi-based agency via net banking and an additional 2,000 in cash to a woman who accompanied the maid to his home in Chandigarh (Getty image)
Updated on Jun 25, 2024 08:42 am IST

Chandigarh private hospital fined 1.2 lakh for inflated bill

Elderly Mohali resident had received a bill of 7.62 lakh. (iStockphoto)
Updated on Jun 22, 2024 07:02 am IST

Mohali solar panel firm to refund 3.7 lakh for deficiency in services

The commission ordered: “It is observed that though the opposition parties are deficient in rendering service to the complainant yet there is contributory negligence on the part of the complainant that she did not allow free access to the rooftop to the opposition parties for installing the solar system in time.” (Getty image)
Published on May 12, 2024 06:20 am IST

2 Delhi-based foreigners arrested with 85 gm cocaine in Chandigarh

Two foreigners, who had allegedly been supplying heroin to a Chandigarh resident, were arrested with 84.85 gm cocaine in New Delhi , cops said on Wednesday. This was the first case registered at the Anti Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) police station in Sector 11. (HT Photo)
Updated on Feb 22, 2024 09:42 am IST

Chandigarh: Resort in hot water for breaking holiday promise

Terming it guilty of deficiency in services and unfair trade practice, the commission has directed Sarowar Holiday Resorts International Pvt Ltd, Manali, Himachal Pradesh; and Chandigarh, to refund 19,500 paid by the complainant for the holiday package, along with compensation of 10,000. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Nov 10, 2023 09:14 am IST

Three-month jail for man who ploughed his car into parked vehicle in Chandigarh

The convict was booked on the complaint of Sarvesh Singh Yadav, whose car was damaged in the mishap in December 2017. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Oct 26, 2023 09:02 am IST

Chandigarh resident attempts to send opium to US through courier package; booked

An FIR was registered under Section 18 (c) of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act at Udyog Vihar police station.
Published on Oct 05, 2023 07:03 pm IST

Chandigarh resident sold used car: Manufacturer, dealer penalised

The Consumer Protection Act has given right to the consumer in case of unfair trade practice and false representation made in the course of selling goods, said District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Chandigarh. (Shutterstock)
Updated on Sept 21, 2023 08:56 pm IST

Chandigarh youth who raped 17-year-old girl jailed for 10 years

The victim told the Chandigarh Police that on March 8, 2020, she went to the roof of her house for some chores, when Rohit came there and raped her. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Updated on Jul 08, 2023 03:16 am IST

Chandigarh youth convicted of raping 17-year-old girl

The girl told the Chandigarh Police that on March 8, 2020, she went to the roof of her house for some chores, when Rohit came there and raped her. (iStockphoto)
Updated on Jul 07, 2023 01:21 am IST

Extortion module: 34-yr-old man arrested for harbouring Bishnoi aide

Police investigation has revealed that Vishal is a distant relative of Bobby of Patiala and had recently joined him in operating an extortion module (HT Files)
Updated on Jun 27, 2023 09:10 am IST

Murder accused on the run for 15 years lands in Chandigarh Police net

The accused was arrested from Godiana village in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, said Chandigarh Police. (Getty Images)
Updated on Jun 14, 2023 03:39 am IST

Manager, director of private firm booked for duping Chandigarh man of 58 lakh

Complainant Krishan Chand Sokhey of Sector 8 C, Chandigarh, in his complaint said that he owns a nursing hostel at Desumajra in Mohali and needed money for its expansion. (Getty Images)
Updated on May 01, 2023 01:44 am IST

Chandigarh man land in soup for throwing garbage in Mohali’s territory

The garbage collectors present at the spot stopped the man, who was heading from Sector 56 side. Supervisor Sachin Kumar confronted the Chandigarh resident and told him that mixed garbage will not be accepted at the RMC point. (HT File)
Updated on Apr 28, 2023 05:07 am IST