Crime Branch
Coverage of Crime Branch in the Nexus archive.
- Crime Branch likely to expand special investigation team as Kerala PSC exam scam probe widens
The Crime Branch is expanding a special investigation team as the probe into the Kerala PSC exam scam intensifies. Investigators plan to obtain certified copies of examination records from the PSC and verify allegations that may extend beyond the Kerala State Planning Board recruitment examination, where a First Information Report has already been registered.
- Crime Branch arrests absconding accused in 2005 theft of ivory and sandalwood billets from Forest department warehouse in Kerala’s Kasaragod
Crime Branch arrested Mohammed Farid, an accused in the 2005 theft of ivory and sandalwood from a Kerala Forest department warehouse. Farid is described as an active member of a gang involved in similar thefts across Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh.
- Odisha CMO missing file case handed over to Crime Branch
The Odisha CMO missing file case has been transferred to the Crime Branch. The 2008 killing of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati and others in Kandhamal district led to communal violence between Hindus and Christians, marking one of the worst anti-Christian violence incidents in the state.
- Kerala dental student Nithin Raj death: Court grants Crime Branch five-day custody of accused M.K. Ram
A Kerala court granted the Crime Branch five-day custody of M.K. Ram, accused in the death of dental student Nithin Raj. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has taken Dr. Ram into custody for evidence collection and further interrogation.
- ‘Kafir’ screenshot case: SIT to interrogate DYFI leader Ribesh Ramakrishnan
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has issued a notice to DYFI leader Ribesh Ramakrishnan, the second accused in the 'Kafir' screenshot case, directing him to appear at the Crime Branch office in Kozhikode. The case involves allegations related to the distribution of the controversial screenshot.
- Nithin Raj case: prime accused surrenders before Crime Branch, remanded
The prime accused in the Nithin Raj case surrendered to the Crime Branch and was remanded. The Crime Branch sought re-arrest of Dr. Ram after his release by the Thalassery Principal Sessions Court, which ruled the initial arrest in Karnataka violated Supreme Court guidelines.
- Crime Branch to re-arrest Dr. M.K Ram in Nithin Raj death case
The Crime Branch has re-arrested Dr. M.K Ram in connection with the Nithin Raj death case. A new Crime Branch team has initiated an investigation in Kannur into the matter.
- PSC hands over documents to Crime Branch
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has handed over documents to the Crime Branch. The action indicates a transfer of materials for investigation or legal proceedings.
- Thrissur Corporation hands over ₹50-lakh copper wire theft case to Vigilance after six years
Thrissur Corporation handed over a ₹50-lakh copper wire theft case to Vigilance after six years. Police and the Crime Branch investigations into the theft from the Thrissur Corporation Electricity department’s Paravattani store failed to make progress.
- Former SCERT Director arrested over errors in Odisha textbooks
A former SCERT Director was arrested for errors in Odisha textbooks, which led to a wrongful loss of ₹175 crore to the State exchequer. The Crime Branch attributed the loss to acts and omissions resulting in the publication and distribution of erroneous textbooks.
- Crime Branch to probe alleged audio clip on 2018 Kerala floods
The Crime Branch is investigating an alleged audio clip related to the 2018 Kerala floods. The probe focuses on the authenticity and implications of the audio, which emerged in connection to the disaster.
- Kerala PSC examination irregularities: Crime Branch team visits PSC headquarters
A Crime Branch team investigated irregularities in the Kerala PSC examination by visiting the PSC headquarters. Investigators recorded statements from complainants who ranked third and fifth in the recruitment process for Chief (Industry and Infrastructure) at the State Planning Board.
- Crime Branch probe ordered into alleged irregularities in Kerala Public Service Commission selection process
A Crime Branch investigation has been ordered into alleged irregularities in the Kerala Public Service Commission selection process. The Chief Minister stated the allegations are serious and the probe will examine all complaints received regarding various examinations.
- Crime Branch to probe vendor’s death
The Crime Branch is investigating the death of a vendor. The probe aims to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
- Firing at Pune businessman's office: Suspected Bishnoi gang member apprehended from Rajasthan
A suspected Bishnoi gang member, Pawan Ram, was apprehended in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh district following a firing incident at a Pune businessman's office. The arrest was made by the crime branch on July 3, 2026.
- Maradu flats case in Kerala: Ex-CPI(M) panchayat president, builders, architect and officials charge-sheeted
Former Maradu panchayat president and CPI(M) leader K. A. Devassy, former panchayat secretary M. Muhammad Ashraf, former junior superintendent P. E. Joseph, and former upper division clerk R. Jayaram Naik were arraigned as the accused in three cases booked by the Crime Branch.
- Crime Branch takes over probe into death of nursing student in Kollam
Crime Branch has taken over the investigation into the death of Febina Sajan, a 23-year-old nursing student from a private nursing college in Kollam, who was found dead on January 18, 2026.