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Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Surprise raid at Bengaluru's central prison reveals Kasuri methi, glue sticks, other banned items
From chillums to Chinese cigarettes, scissors to spicy kasuri methi, a surprise raid by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) sleuths at the Parappana Agrahara prison in Bengaluru on Monday uncovered an eclectic collection of unauthorized possessions. In a four-hour sweep of the central prison's VIP security barracks A and B, officials stumbled upon a horde of contraband items from lighters, gutka, trimmers, knives, iron rods and ganja fillers to tobacco brands and even glue sticks, because why not? READ | 'Tipping feels like bribing': Bengaluru Woman's post on auto apps sparks online debate The undercover party was hosted by officers from multiple wings of the CCB, including the Special Enquiry, Organised Crime, Women Protection, and Economic Offences units, a Deccan Herald report noted. Interestingly, a psychologist assigned to treat inmates triggered the surprise raid. Navyashree K M, 33, who was working at the hospital wing of the prison, was intercepted by a Karnataka State Industrial Security Force officer last week for allegedly trying to smuggle a mobile phone inside. It was also found that she was not acting alone - her partner in crime, Srujan, was also nabbed shortly afterwards. READ | Bengaluru faces surge in auto fares after bike taxi ban, commuters demand solutions Police also said they planted a decoy inside the prison to prep for the raid, and gathered intel before striking, the report stated. When asked how they plan to prevent these items from getting inside the prison in the future, City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh said the prisons aren't directly under their control — but promised better coordination with the Prisons Department moving forward, the report added. READ | Bengaluru man took his girlfriend to Goa to marry, later killed her Notably, this is the second such raid at the Parappana Agrahara in a month.
India Today
5 days ago
- India Today
Nigerian national caught with drugs worth Rs 1.2 crore in Bengaluru raid
Bengaluru's Central Crime Branch (CCB) arrested a Nigerian national for drug peddling during a raid accused, identified as Chikuwuma, was caught by the police during an attempt to distribute narcotics within the Avalahalli area of northern Narcotics Wing of the CCB conducted a quick, coordinated operation, seizing MDMA and crystal substances valued at over Rs 1.2 crore. advertisement Preliminary investigations indicate that Chikuwuma has been involved in the drug trade since 2013. Authorities believe he imported narcotics from abroad for distribution throughout Bengaluru, particularly targeting the city's outskirts. His activities are reportedly connected to an international drug stated that Chikuwuma had been under close surveillance for several weeks prior to the arrest. Authorities are now intensifying their investigation to uncover the full extent of the drug network and identify other individuals associated with the accused remains in custody, with further interrogations underway to support the ongoing investigation. This bust represents a significant achievement in the city's ongoing efforts to dismantle illegal drug months ago, on March 16, two South African nationals were arrested in Bengaluru for trafficking MDMA (also known as ecstasy or molly), confiscating nearly 38 kg of the drug valued at Rs 275 on March 20, DRI officials seized 3.186 kg of cocaine worth Rs 38.4 crore from a Ghanaian woman at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport. She arrived from Doha and was arrested following a tip-off. Written by Sneha A Suneeth IN THIS STORY#Bengaluru#Karnataka
India Today
6 days ago
- India Today
Knives, ganja tools, cash found in Bengaluru jail during surprise raid
In a surprise operation, the Central Crime Branch (CCB) raided Bengaluru's Parappana Agrahara Central Jail on Monday, unearthing a stash of illegal items inside the high-security CCB team seized ganja-smoking paraphernalia, tobacco, sharp weapons including knives, blades and scissors, and Rs 16,180 in cash from the possession of raid, which began in the morning and continued till noon, exposed significant security lapses within the City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh confirmed the findings and said the raid also revealed that some jail staff had played a role in smuggling the banned items into the investigation has been launched into the isn't the first time Parappana Agrahara prison has come under August last year, Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa, then lodged in the jail in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case, was seen receiving VIP treatment in a viral photograph. The undated image showed him relaxing in what appeared to be a park inside the jail, with a beverage and cigarette in hand, alongside a few other photo triggered massive outrage, prompting the Karnataka government to suspend nine prison officials and order an enquiry.'There was a clear lapse. Seven officers were initially suspended, and more will face action. Senior officials including the prison superintendent will be transferred,' Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had said at the time. He also directed the Home Minister to take stock of the situation and hold those responsible the controversy, a Bengaluru court ordered that Darshan and other co-accused be shifted to different prisons across Karnataka. Darshan has since been granted bail. IN THIS STORY#Bengaluru#Karnataka
The Hindu
6 days ago
- The Hindu
Chennai police launch hunt for Secunderabad woman wanted in bank fraud case
The Central Crime Branch(CCB) of Greater Chennai City Police has launched a hunt to nab a Secunderabad woman who was allegedly involved in attempting to defraud a nationalised bank to the tune of Rs 500 crore by presenting cheques in 2009. A court also has declared her a proclaimed offender. She and her associate were arrested by North Beach police following a complaint from the bank manager in 2010 and later they came out on bail. After this, she continued to evade the police and court proceedings since 2013. According to the police, the case was registered by North Beach Police based on a complaint from then Chief Manager of Central Bank of India, main branch, Second Lane Beach, Chennai. The complainant alleged that on January, 4, 2010, one Grace krolin, 60, from Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh accompanied by one Joshuva, 48 of Chennai produced a letter which was allegedly from Central Bank of India, Sunder Nager, Mumbai and also cheques drawn in favour of a private firm. She wanted to encash the cheques for the total amount of Rs 500 crore. However, the bank officer asked her to come the next day. In the meantime, the officers of the bank contacted their counterparts in Sunder Nagar branch who also confirmed that the letter was fake and it was an attempt to defraud the bank. On the next day, she and her associate were caught and handed over to the police. Subsequently, the case was handed over to the Anti-Bank Fraud Wing of CCB for further investigation. A senior police officer said,' The court also declared as a proclaimed offender since she has been absconding for all these years. We have launched to trace whereabouts and bring her before the court of law. '
Indian Express
14-06-2025
- Indian Express
Nigerian woman on student visa arrested in Bengaluru with Rs 10-crore worth MDMA crystals
In a major drug bust in Bengaluru, the Anti-Narcotics wing of the city's Central Crime Branch arrested a 25-year-old woman from Nigeria on June 10 with Rs 10-crore worth of MDMA crystals concealed in a women's wear consignment that she was carrying. The 25-year-old has been identified as Akinwunmi Princess Ifeoluwa who arrived in India on a student visa and was residing at Uttam Nagar in New Delhi. The woman was arrested from the Tarahunise village on the Rajanakunte Main Road of the Chikkajala police limits on a tip-off provided by informants that a foreigner was going to deliver a consignment of MDMA in Bengaluru. The police have reported finding 5.32 kg of MDMA crystals, an Apple mobile phone, and a consignment of new churidar dress pieces from the possession of the woman. 'The offender is a foreigner who landed in Delhi a few years ago,' the Bengaluru police commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh said. 'The information provided by informants stated that a foreigner was illegally earning money by selling prohibited drugs,' the Bengaluru police said in a statement on Friday. Ifeoluwa has stated that she came to New Delhi on October 4, 2021, on a student visa to study at the Chaitanya Deemed University in Telangana, but did not enroll at the college. Instead, she said she moved to New Delhi to work as a stylist doing hair braiding and pedicures. She claimed to have met a woman called Asa who assigned her the task of transporting the contraband to Bengaluru. 'She had hidden MDMA crystals in a consignment containing new dress piece materials that were allegedly packed by her acquaintance and transported from Delhi to Bangalore by bus,' the police said. The woman has claimed that she was delivering the drugs to a dealer in Bengaluru. The police are yet to arrest the receiver of the consignment. The Nigerian woman claimed that she started peddling drugs after interactions with Nigerian acquaintances living in Delhi. The woman has been charged under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act of 1985 and the Foreigners Act of 1946.
