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  Codeine cough syrup: UP STF arrests two suspects in illegal trade, probe uncovers extensive racket

  Uttar Pradesh | December 11, 2025 16:04 IST

  Codeine cough syrup case: Over 128 FIRs have been filed against numerous establishments and individuals involved in this illegal pharmaceutical operation, marking the most extensive government crackdown on such illicit activities ever conducted in Uttar Pradesh.

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  Uttar Pradesh: Fake STF officer among three arrested for running govt job scam in Bulandshahr

  Uttar Pradesh | July 24, 2025 8:21 IST

  Uttar Pradesh: In one instance, the gang allegedly swindled a man named Gajendra Singh from Pahasu by luring him with the promise of a government job in return for ₹15 lakh. After collecting the money, they issued him forged posting documents and vanished, according to police officials.

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  Assam Police arrests key operative of Bangladeshi terror outfit Ansarullah Bangla Team in Kokrajhar

  Assam | February 04, 2025 11:42 IST

  The arrested accused, identified as Nasim Uddin SK, is a close aide of the prime accused Nur Islam Mandal. Mandalw was previously arrested for his involvement in extremist activities in the same case by STF.

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  Assam STF arrests 21 terrorists, including ISIS India chief, in major counter-terrorism operation

  Assam | January 07, 2025 6:55 IST

  The Assam STF has made significant strides in combating crime and extremism, arresting 21 terrorists, seizing large quantities of narcotics, and dismantling illegal networks from March 2023 to December 2024.

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  Pakistan-trained terrorist arrested by West Bengal STF in Canning area

  December 22, 2024 18:17 IST

  The West Bengal STF, in coordination with Jammu and Kashmir Police, arrested suspected TuM terrorist Javed Munshi near Canning while he attempted to cross into Bangladesh.

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  Criminal, wanted in 10 cases, gunned down by Bihar STF in encounter in Patna, policeman injured

  Bihar | December 14, 2024 12:43 IST

  The police received intel about the criminal and his associates' location following which an encounter ensued in which the wanted criminal was killed. The police also found mobile phones, cartridges and pistols. One Sub Inspector was also injured in the encounter.

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  Uttar Pradesh: Main conspirator of murder of two RPF constables killed in encounter with STF

  Uttar Pradesh | September 24, 2024 9:13 IST

  The suspect was identified as Mohammad Zahid, alias Sonu, who was the main conspirator of the murder of two RPF constables in a moving train last month, the police said.

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  Chhattisgarh: Two STF constables killed, four injured in IED blast triggered by Naxals in Bijapur

  chhattisgarh | July 18, 2024 12:11 IST

  The incident took place on Wednesday night in the Tarrem area when a joint team of security personnel was returning after an anti-Naxalite operation in forests on the tri-junction of Bijapur-Sukma-Dantewada districts.

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  Chhattisgarh: Five Naxalites killed in encounter with security forces in Narayanpur

  chhattisgarh | July 02, 2024 21:13 IST

  The joint team of four security forces were out on an anti-Naxalite operation in the hilly forests of Naranpur. The forces in operation included District Reserve Guards, STF, BSF and ITBP.

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  Suspect tied to MP’s NHM scam arrested for alleged involvement in UP police recruitment paper leak

  Uttar Pradesh | April 03, 2024 14:24 IST

  The Uttar Pradesh Police's Special Task Force (STF) made a significant breakthrough by capturing the primary suspect in the Uttar Pradesh Police Constable Recruitment Exam paper leak. Rajiv Nayan Mishra, nabbed from Greater Noida, faced charges related to cheating, forgery, and criminal conspiracy.

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  ISIS India head among two captured in Assam, to be handed over to NIA

  India | March 20, 2024 23:19 IST

  The captured individuals, including the alleged ISIS India head, will be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for further legal proceedings.

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  Uttar Pradesh: Four time-bombs recovered from Muzaffarnagar, two arrested

  Uttar Pradesh | February 16, 2024 19:18 IST

  The accused are being further interrogated by the Intelligence Bureau and Special Task Force (STF). The time-bombs were recovered from Muzaffarnagar's Khalapar region.

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  Cyber fraud busted in Noida, 25 arrested for duping foreign nationals

  Uttar Pradesh | January 11, 2024 21:55 IST

  An FIR in the case has been lodged under Indian Penal Code sections 419 (cheating by impersonation), 420 (cheating), 467, 468 and 471 (all related to forgery) and under provisions of the Information Technology Act.

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  Chhattisgarh: Three alleged Naxalites arrested in Sukma district

  chhattisgarh | January 09, 2024 15:56 IST

  The operation, which took place at Pandumeta Hills under the jurisdiction of the Jagargunda police station, involved personnel from the CRPF, its elite unit - Commando Battalion for Resolute Action (CoBRA), Special Task Force (STF), and the district police force.

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  Odisha: Illegal improvised firearms manufacturing unit unearthed in Gopalpur

  India | December 24, 2023 6:46 IST

  The joint action came after the STF received a specific tip about the functioning of an illegal arms manufacturing unit.

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  Kashmiri man posing as PMO official, army doctor arrested by Odisha STF

  India | December 16, 2023 19:58 IST

  The 37-year-old man who allegedly has links with several people in Pakistan and suspicious elements in Kerala also married a number of women in several states.

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  Who is Saddam arrested by UP STF in Delhi and how is he linked with Atiq Ahmed and Ashraf?

  Uttar Pradesh | September 28, 2023 14:44 IST

  Abdul Samad alias Saddam, the brother-in-law of slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed's brother Ashraf was also involved in many criminal cases, including those of murder, extortion, illegal mining and robbery.

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  Attack on woman constable in Saryu Express: UP STF guns down accused in encounter

  Uttar Pradesh | September 22, 2023 9:57 IST

  During a joint operation conducted by the UP STF and Ayodhya Police in connection with the attack on a woman constable in Saryu Express, the accused Anish Khan was killed in an encounter. The police had announced a reward of one lakh rupees on the accused a few days ago.

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  Anil Dujana's village criminal once threatened to kill Indira Gandhi. Know more about this gangster?

  Uttar Pradesh | May 04, 2023 17:27 IST

  Anil Dujana was gunned down by a team of Special Task Force of the Uttar Pradesh Police in an encounter, police officials said.

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  West Bengal: STF arrests Bangladesh terror group member from Howrah station

  April 29, 2023 22:28 IST

  West Bengal: The man was booked under sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, officials informed.