Tanzanian authorities have once again arrested three opposition leaders, including prominent figures Freeman Mbowe and Tundu Lissu, to prevent anti-government protests in Dar es Salaam. The arrests come amidst growing concerns about alleged killings and abductions of government critics, with rights groups accusing President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s government of targeting opponents ahead of upcoming elections.
An incident of idol vandalism at the Bhoolaxmi temple in Hyderabad has led to widespread outrage and the arrest of two suspects. Police are investigating the incident, with initial investigations suggesting a possible political motive. Local BJP leaders have accused a corporator and his associates of being behind the attack, citing a history of similar incidents at the temple.
S Porkodi, the wife of deceased gangster Arcot Suresh, has been arrested for her alleged role in the murder of BSP leader K Armstrong. Police uncovered a money transfer from Porkodi to Ponnai Balu, Suresh’s brother, prior to the murder, which Balu admitted was intended to facilitate the assassination. The arrest comes amidst an ongoing investigation into the murder, which has seen multiple arrests and a complex web of alleged conspiracy.
Two high-ranking Russian military officials, Vyacheslav Akhmedov and Maj. Gen. Vladimir Shesterov, have been arrested on charges of fraud. The arrests are part of an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption within the Defense Ministry, targeting those close to former Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu. The investigation follows criticism of Shoigu’s leadership during the Ukraine conflict and the recent mutiny by Wagner mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin.
South African police have apprehended 95 Libyan nationals suspected of undergoing military training at a covert camp in the Mpumalanga province. The camp, disguised as a farm, was raided by police who discovered evidence of military training despite the Libyans claiming to be students on study visas.
Two top figures of the Sinaloa drug cartel, including the son of jailed kingpin ‘El Chapo’, were apprehended in the US. The arrests, orchestrated through a covert operation, mark a significant blow to the cartel’s operations and leadership. The suspects, Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada and Joaquin Guzman Lopez, face charges related to drug trafficking and violence.
The CBI has made fresh arrests in the NEET-UG paper leak probe, bringing the total number of arrests to 11. The agency arrested a NEET-UG candidate and his father, both from Bihar. The arrests come as the Supreme Court investigates the compromised exam and calls for action against those who benefited from the leak.
Police in Pakistan have arrested 23 people in connection with the mob killing of a man accused of desecrating the Quran in Madyan. The mob, enraged by the accusation, attacked a police station, wounded officers, and took the man into custody before killing him and burning his body. Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident and are searching for additional suspects.
Two men from Lindsay, Ontario, are facing multiple drug trafficking charges after a raid on a home in the early hours of Thursday morning. Police seized a quantity of drugs with an estimated street value of $5,200 during the raid, which was executed with the assistance of the OPP’s tactics and rescue unit, emergency response team, and community street crime unit. The two men, ages 35 and 41, were arrested and each charged with possession of a Schedule 1 and a Schedule 2 substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine, other opioid). They were held in custody and are scheduled to appear in court in Lindsay.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed the Director General of Police to apprehend all individuals involved in the post-poll violence in Andhra Pradesh. Incidents of violence have persisted in the state for three days since polling concluded. The ECI emphasizes the gravity of the events at Tadipatri, Macherla, Chilakaluripet, and Chandragiri Assembly Constituencies, according to Chief Electoral Officer Mukesh Kumar Meena. The ECI has instructed the police to file cases against those who damaged EVM machines. They are prohibited from citing ‘unknown persons’ as perpetrators because video footage from polling stations can identify the responsible individuals. Police officials and election staff who neglected their duties will face severe punishment. Arrests have already begun, targeting both direct perpetrators and instigators. Police presence has been increased at 715 locations, and Section 144 of the CrPC has been implemented in specific areas as needed.
