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Crime
Bhopal Police Arrest Kala Irani, 35 Cases Across Seven States
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 27 Jul 2026, 06:53 AM
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Bhopal police have detained Kala Irani, a wanted criminal with a ₹10,000 bounty, who is accused of 35 offences spanning seven states.
Bhopal police arrested Kala Irani, a notorious criminal with a ₹10,000 bounty, on Tuesday evening at a local market in the city. The arrest came after a coordinated operation involving officers from the Bhopal Police and the Central Bureau of Investigation.
Irani is alleged to be involved in 35 cases across seven states, including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The charges range from theft and robbery to assault and conspiracy.
According to police statements, Irani had been evading law enforcement for several years, using aliases and moving between states to avoid capture. The arrest is expected to lead to a series of trials in multiple jurisdictions.
The Bhopal Police Commissioner said the operation was part of a larger campaign to curb cross‑state criminal activity. Irani is currently being held at the Bhopal Central Jail pending further investigation.
Legal experts note that the case will involve coordination between state police forces and the judiciary to ensure that all charges are processed efficiently.
Irani is alleged to be involved in 35 cases across seven states, including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The charges range from theft and robbery to assault and conspiracy.
According to police statements, Irani had been evading law enforcement for several years, using aliases and moving between states to avoid capture. The arrest is expected to lead to a series of trials in multiple jurisdictions.
The Bhopal Police Commissioner said the operation was part of a larger campaign to curb cross‑state criminal activity. Irani is currently being held at the Bhopal Central Jail pending further investigation.
Legal experts note that the case will involve coordination between state police forces and the judiciary to ensure that all charges are processed efficiently.