ED raids multiple locations in Kolkata in money laundering cases linked to land syndicates

IANS | May 22, 2026 9:47 AM

Kolkata, May 22 (IANS) The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has been conducting raids and search operations at various sites in Kolkata since Friday morning in connection with several cases of money laundering linked to land syndicates, which involve the former Deputy Commissioner of Kolkata Police and the infamous local land mafia figure, Biswajit Poddar, also known as Sona Pappu.

DRI Pune seizes prohibited wildlife species near railway station, two held

IANS | May 21, 2026 3:45 PM

Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) The Pune Regional Unit of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), under the Mumbai Zonal Unit on Thursday seized prohibited wildlife species near Pune Railway Station and apprehended two persons allegedly involved in the illegal possession and sale of protected animals.

Delhi Police busts inter-state drug syndicate, three arrested with heroin haul

IANS | May 21, 2026 2:49 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) In a major crackdown under its zero-tolerance policy against narcotics, the Delhi Police's East District personnel on Thursday dismantled an inter-state drug syndicate and arrested three alleged drug traffickers, including a key supplier from Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district.