The Latest Breaking News from Special Branch

‘No evidence’ RUC investigated any terror links in Omagh call, inquiry told

Baroness Nuala O’Loan is giving evidence to the Omagh Bombing Inquiry.

Evening Standard · Oct 15

SFA 'pygmies' and a Special Branch warning: Graeme Souness on his Rangers revolution

SFA "pygmies", a Special Branch warning about a terrorist cell and Aggie aggro: Graeme Souness looks back on his Rangers revolution 40 years on.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 10

Met police hired black child rapist to boost diversity, report reveals - as full scale of police vetting scandal is exposed

Damning review reveals thousands of police officers and staff were not properly checked amid recruitment drive

Evening Standard · Jan 8

Intelligence failure and security lapses led to attack on Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy, say senior police officers

Intelligence failure led to attack on Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy in Vijayawada, resulting in police transfers.

The Hindu · Apr 24, 2024

A.P., Telangana police discuss security along inter-State border ahead of polls

The police officers of NTR and Khammam Commissionerates on March 14 (Thursday) discussed measures to step up vigil along the Andhra Pradesh-Telangana borders ahead of the general elections.

The Hindu · Mar 14, 2024

Telangana executes major reshuffle in the police top brass

Telangana govt. transfers 23 IPS officers & 21 SPs; V.V. Srinivasa Rao appointed Additional DGP of Technical Services.

The Hindu · Jan 3, 2024

Two Palakkad cops suspended for scuffle in office

Two Special Branch police personnel suspended after scuffle in district police office. Argument over personal matters led to fight. Both taken to District Hospital for first aid, then South Police Station for questioning. No stabbing reported, just scuffle. Investigation initiated, further action based on report.

The Hindu · Dec 10, 2023

Kerala blasts: 3 cases registered for communally inflammatory social media posts

Kerala Police register 3 cases for posting inflammatory posts on social media after Kalamassery blasts. Special Branch, Cyberdome & Police Media Centre monitor cyber space; advisory issued to deal sternly with communally-instigative posts.

The Hindu · Oct 30, 2023

Ayudha Puja performed at Armed Reserve office, police stations in Vijayawada

On Tuesday, Police Commissioner Kanthi Rana Tata and AR officers performed 'Ayudha Puja' at the city AR office as part of Dasara Sarannavarathri Utsavams. Task Force, Special Branch, Cyber Crime, Traffic, Intelligence, Security, and Law and Order officers also performed 'Ayudha and Vahana Puja' at their respective offices. Additionally, officers…

The Hindu · Oct 24, 2023

Stone of Destiny students 'identified by British state moles in nationalist movement'

THE Stone of Destiny liberators were identified by moles placed in the nationalist movement by the British state, newly released government files…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 13, 2023