Md Ayan Khan, a 12-year-old social media star from Chatra, died after being run over by a sand-laden tractor. The driver, arrested for dumping the body, is in police custody. Read the full investigation details.
Police in Chatra recovered a newborn girl's body near a drain. SDPO Sandeep Suman calls it a grave crime. Read the latest on the investigation and societal concerns.
Dhiraj Kumar Yadav, 26, was killed when a speeding vehicle hit him amid dense fog in Chatra's Simaria block. The driver fled. Police investigation is ongoing.
Chatra district launches Jharkhand's first Mother Special Newborn Care Unit (MSNCU) at Sadar Hospital. The 11-bed facility promotes zero-separation care for mothers and preterm babies to reduce neonatal mortality. Read more.
Police arrest an associate of a former TSPC rebel in a deadly clash between two factions over land and money disputes in Chatra's Gendra village. Two killed, two injured. Details inside.
Ratangarh police arrested a truck driver and seized 16.195 kg of opium worth ~₹81 lakh from a vehicle on the mega highway. Read the full details of the major drug bust.
A joint security operation in Gaya's Maoist-hit forests destroyed opium crops over 4.6 acres. SSP Anand Kumar spearheads 'Operation Clean', bringing total clearance to 8.74 acres. Read the full report.
Chatra police arrested five men with 31.19 grams of brown sugar worth Rs 15 lakh from Tudhag forest. A car and smartphones were seized. Read about the major drug bust.
Motihari excise officials, acting on a tip-off, intercepted a truck from UP and seized 100 cartons of foreign liquor concealed in fodder. Read the full story of the smuggling attempt.
Punjab Police arrest 119 individuals in a major anti-drug operation across the state. The crackdown targets smugglers and seizes significant contraband. Read the full report on the ongoing war against drugs.
In a major bust, Mumbai Customs seized hydroponic weed, diamonds, and gold worth Rs 14 crore from a passenger arriving from London. Details on the multi-crore seizure at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport.
Rawla police, with BSF, intercepts drone-delivered heroin from Pakistan, arresting three. Over 4 kg of narcotics seized in a major border security success. Read the full details.
GRP Prayagraj arrests youth, uncovers liquor mafia's new train-route smuggling tactic using unemployed youths. Details on the commission-based network and police probe inside.
Police in Chatra arrest two men from Bihar for the December 21 jewellery store robbery in Hunterganj. The SIT recovered 5.1 gm of gold ornaments. Read the full investigation details.
A special NIA court in Ahmedabad refused temporary bail to Manzoor Ahmed Mir, accused in a major heroin smuggling case. He sought release to convince his wife against divorce. Read the full details.
Israeli security forces dismantle a major drone-based weapons smuggling network in the Negev desert. Discover how they intercepted the sophisticated operation.
Mumbai AIU arrests man for smuggling 849 grams of gold dust from Bangkok. The gold, valued at Rs 2.5 crore, was concealed in capsules inside his body. Read the full investigation details.
DRI Pune seizes exotic animals smuggled on IndiGo flight from Bangkok. A man and woman arrested. One rare monkey found dead. International smuggling ring suspected. Read the full investigation details.
Intense gunbattle in Chatra's Gendra village leaves two former TSPC members dead and an RJD leader injured. Police probe internal rivalry, gang war, or old enmity as motive. Details inside.
Assam Police seize 1.2 kg opium & smuggled cigarettes worth over ₹1 crore in Karimganj. Two arrested in major crackdown on cross-border smuggling.
Tirupati's anti-smuggling task force had a landmark 2025, arresting 263, seizing 35 tons of red sanders logs worth Rs 47 crore, and nabbing 10 most-wanted smugglers. Read the full story.
Renowned mountaineer Sameera Khan visited a Chatra school during her all-India cycling expedition, urging girls to pursue dreams fearlessly and highlighting women empowerment.
Chennai police arrested two men in Gummidipoondi for smuggling red sandalwood and gutka from Andhra Pradesh. Details on the seizures and ongoing investigations here.
Customs AIU at Surat Airport seizes 3.11 kg cannabis worth Rs 3.11 crore from a woman arriving from Bangkok. This marks the second such case in a week, raising concerns about the airport becoming a transit hub for international drug smuggling. Read more.
A deer that strayed into Gopda village in Chatra was safely returned to the wild thanks to a joint effort by villagers and forest officials on Thursday. Read about this heartwarming rescue operation.
DRI arrests six, seizes 186 iPhones & Pakistani cosmetics worth Rs 4 crore at Mumbai airport. Syndicate busted based on specific intelligence from Dubai. Read the full investigation details.
DRI arrests six, seizes 186 high-end iPhones & cosmetics from Pakistan worth Rs 4 crore at Mumbai airport. The accused were part of a smuggling syndicate. Read the full investigation details.
Patna police thwart liquor smuggling via the Ganga river and uncover a counterfeit foreign liquor factory ahead of festive season. Read the full details of the late-night operation and raid.
A 45-year-old man in Chatra died allegedly after being treated by a quack. The accused ran a clinic from a rented house. Authorities have promised a probe. Read the full story.
Chatra district administration prohibits soaps and detergents at Balbal hot spring to prevent environmental damage. The sacred site, known for its therapeutic sulphur waters, sees a surge during the annual cattle fair.