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Ludhiana: Relative behind firing at bizman’s house; 5 held

The arrested persons in police custody in Khanna on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

Published on Jan 29, 2026, 3:28 AM IST

Canada: Two Indians arrested in connection with shooting linked to extortion

A police car is parked in Ontario, Canada (Photo for representative purpose only) (REUTERS)

Published on Jan 28, 2026, 11:05 AM IST

Gangster Goldy Brar's parents arrested in extortion case in Punjab

The arrests come as police intensified efforts against transnational crime syndicates linked to overseas operatives like Goldy Brar.

Published on Jan 27, 2026, 9:40 AM IST

50-year-old kidnapped for extortion in Ghaziabad; FIR lodged

Kailash had started working at the shop about 5-6 months ago (Representative photo)

Published on Jan 25, 2026, 3:50 AM IST

Gurugram: Man duped, extorted of ₹6.3 crore in four years by unknown suspects

Police said, teams have been formed to trace and arrest the suspects.

Published on Jan 24, 2026, 5:36 AM IST

Ludhiana man held for ₹10.5-lakh ‘digital arrest’ fraud with Kerala doctor

According to Kerala police, the incident happened on November 30, 2025. (HT)

Updated on Jan 19, 2026, 8:29 PM IST

‘Message to B Praak’: Bishnoi gang's chilling threat for singer, 10-crore demand

As per a report by news agency PTI, Dilnoor, who filed an FIR after receiving the threat call, said he received two missed calls from an international number on January 5.

Updated on Jan 18, 2026, 5:05 PM IST

Two, linked to Bishnoi gang held for recent firing cases in Delhi

Deputy commissioner of police (DCP) (north) Raja Banthia said that one of the accused sustained a gunshot injury to his foot during the exchange of fire.

Published on Jan 16, 2026, 4:34 AM IST

Man booked for abetting suicide of 21-year-old air hostess

Man booked for abetting suicide of 21-year-old air hostess

Published on Jan 15, 2026, 5:50 AM IST

Ludhiana: Gangster Chaudhary brought on production warrant for probe

Earlier also, the Ludhiana police had brought Chaudhary on a production warrant for questioning in connection with firing at the house of an ex-army man in Begoana village on October 19, 2025.

Published on Jan 14, 2026, 4:54 AM IST

Haryana: Doctor held ‘for trying to extort ₹16 lakh via false rape case’

Police say suspended doctor used wife to file false complaint against Gurugram property dealer, sought money to withdraw FIR (HT)

Published on Jan 13, 2026, 3:14 AM IST

US-deported gangster linked to Bishnoi gang held by Haryana STF at Delhi airport

The accused was tracked through inputs from Central Bureau of Investigation and Interpol and will be questioned on finances and forged passport use. (Parveen Kumar/HT)

Published on Jan 8, 2026, 6:54 AM IST

Ludhiana: Arrest illegal, release social media influencer, court tells police

The FIR was registered on the complaint of Sanjay Sharma, who alleged that the influencer misused a video to threaten and extort money from him (Representational Image)

Updated on Jan 8, 2026, 7:52 AM IST

Woman threatens Ghatkopar hotelier of fake rape case, demands ₹2 crore

Woman threatens Ghatkopar hotelier of fake rape case, demands <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2 crore

Published on Jan 6, 2026, 5:08 AM IST

NCP candidate booked for extortion, abetment to suicide after businessman’s death

The deceased, a resident of Syed Nagar in Hadapsar, ran a real estate office in Camp. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published on Jan 5, 2026, 6:52 AM IST

3 bike-borne men fire 25 bullets at relator’s SUV in Rohini

Police found a blue Toyota Innova SUV with bullet marks on its front windshield. (ANI video grab)

Published on Jan 3, 2026, 4:10 AM IST

Two US cyber experts plead guilty to cooperating with notorious ransomware gang

Two US cyber experts plead guilty to cooperating with notorious ransomware gang

Published on Dec 31, 2025, 12:21 AM IST

Gurugram police reopen minor rape case, book lawyer couple for extortion

Case reopened after nexus surfaced involving false complaints, cash seizures worth over <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>4 crore and allegations of pressuring men into financial settlements. (File photo)

Published on Dec 30, 2025, 7:44 AM IST

ED raids 10 locations linked to extortionist Inderjit Singh Yadav in Delhi, Haryana

Yadav is wanted in various cases lodged by Haryana Police and is currently absconding and said to be operating from the UAE, the statement said. (Getty Images)

Published on Dec 30, 2025, 5:06 AM IST

Indian-origin CEO says leaked data being used to blackmail startup for $3M

Varun Vummadi, who co-founded Giga with his IIT classmate Esha Manideep, has claimed extortion attempts.

Updated on Dec 28, 2025, 10:47 AM IST

Extortion case: SC cancels bail of 4 accused, rejects bail plea of fifth

Extortion case: SC cancels bail of 4 accused, rejects bail plea of fifth

Updated on Dec 20, 2025, 6:10 PM IST

FIR against RJD MLA for demanding extortion of ₹1-cr from a private firm

RJD MLA from Madhepura Chandrashekhar Yadav (HT Photo)

Published on Dec 16, 2025, 5:54 PM IST

Businessman lured by FB friend, attacked for extortion in Karnataka; 4 held

Businessman lured by FB friend, attacked for extortion.

Published on Dec 15, 2025, 6:02 PM IST

Model arrested in Goregaon extortion case; parents, sister also booked

Model arrested in Goregaon extortion case; parents, sister also booked

Published on Dec 14, 2025, 5:40 AM IST

Ludhiana: Haryana transwoman alleges rape, ₹22 lakh extortion; 3 booked

The complainant also accused the man of extorting <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>22 lakh and some jewellery by blackmailing her. (HT Photo)

Published on Dec 11, 2025, 8:16 AM IST

Faridabad police SI caught on bribery, extortion charges; dismissed from service

An FIR at the ACB police station in Faridabad was registered against the duo for bribery and extortion on December 5.

Published on Dec 11, 2025, 3:04 AM IST

Film producer, associate arrested in ₹3.35 crore land fraud, extortion case

Further arrests are expected as the investigation progresses, police said.

Published on Dec 4, 2025, 2:13 PM IST

Guest Column| Gangsters or terrorists? Punjab needs courage to call them what they are

On September 29, 2025, Canada listed the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a “terror entity”, saying it “targets specific communities”, such as the diaspora, within Canada. Bishnoi, a former student leader from Chandigarh and Punjab, and his gang are named in the killing of singer Sidhu Moosewala and Mumbai politician Baba Siddiqui. Lodged in Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad, he has also issued threats to actor Salman Khan. (HT file photo)

Published on Dec 3, 2025, 2:49 PM IST

Gang war spills on Chandigarh’s roads: Bishnoi associate shot dead inside car in Sector 26

A CCTV camera captured the Hyundai Creta tailing the victim’s Kia in Sector 26, Chandigarh. (HT)

Published on Dec 2, 2025, 5:45 AM IST

2 cyber criminals arrested for duping a victim based in UP

2 cyber criminals arrested for duping a victim based in UP

Updated on Dec 1, 2025, 7:25 PM IST

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