A carpenter from Thane was allegedly cheated of 2.92 lakh by three individuals who promised him a job in Russia but provided a temporary visa and strenuous work instead.
A man allegedly opened fire at a youth in Thane, India, due to a long-standing dispute. The victim escaped unhurt, and police are searching for the suspect.
Delhi Police have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a canteen operator in Dwarka after extortion demands went unmet.
A history sheeter allegedly opened fire at a youth in Thane city due to an old enmity. The youth escaped unhurt, and police are searching for the accused.
Indian police have apprehended three more individuals, including a juvenile and a woman, allegedly involved in a Pakistan-linked espionage racket, bringing the total number of arrests to 18. The suspects are accused of sending sensitive information to Pakistan via parcels through Dubai and WhatsApp.
A man in Rajasthan's Jhalawar district has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife and attempting to pass it off as an accidental fall. Forensic investigation and crime scene reconstruction revealed the truth, leading to the husband's arrest.
A man in Mumbai has been booked for allegedly leaking CCTV footage showing a woman kissing a man in a lift, leading to her defamation after the video went viral on social media.
Self-styled 'godman' and numerologist Ashok Kharat has been arrested in Nashik on charges of sexual assault and black magic, setting off a political storm. How did he manage to operate undetected for so long?
A clash between two groups in a Muzaffarnagar village resulted in injuries to four people, including a woman, due to a long-standing dispute; police have arrested two and are searching for others involved after a video of the incident went viral.
Uttar Pradesh Police have dismantled an illegal kidney transplant racket operating in Kanpur, arresting five doctors and the alleged ringleader. The investigation revealed a network exploiting vulnerable individuals for profit, with potential links to other major cities and even international connections.
Police in Jharkhand have arrested four more people in connection with the lynching of an elderly woman suspected of being a child-lifter, bringing the total number of arrests to eight. The incident occurred in Lagaba village, Gumla district, where the woman was beaten to death by villagers.
A four-year-old girl was allegedly strangled to death by her mother in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharswan district. The mother has been arrested and remanded to judicial custody after the father filed a complaint. The woman initially claimed her daughter was abducted, but police investigation revealed the truth.
A 20-year-old man was arrested in Lucknow for allegedly kidnapping a 17-year-old girl under the guise of marriage. The arrest followed a complaint filed by the girl's parents, leading to the girl's rescue.
Opposition parties are demanding the resignation of Maharashtra State Women's Commission chairperson Rupali Chakankar due to her alleged connections with a self-proclaimed numerologist, Ashok Kharat, who has been arrested for rape and exploitation.
A man in Hyderabad has been arrested for allegedly murdering his cousin over a property dispute, dismembering her body, and disposing of the parts in a lake.
An artery forceps was discovered in a woman's abdomen five years after she underwent surgery at Alappuzha Medical College. An investigation has been launched into the incident.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Bishnugarh, Hazaribag, Jharkhand. The SIT will submit its report within a week, focusing on all angles of the case, including awaiting forensic and autopsy reports.
The Maharashtra government sanctioned over Rs 1 crore for development works at a temple linked to Ashok Kharat, a self-styled godman accused of rape, in 2018. The funds were approved under the regional tourism development scheme. Kharat was arrested on March 18 after being accused of repeated rape.
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing allegations against astrologer Ashok Kharat has questioned a temple priest and watchman, while further investigations reveal potential property fraud and misuse of water resources.
Police in Palghar, Maharashtra, have registered a case against four individuals for allegedly selling a tribal woman for marriage for Rs 3 lakh and subjecting her to harassment. The woman alleges physical and mental torture, casteist slurs, and assault.
A man in Kerala, India, was arrested after staging a scooter accident to injure his ex-girlfriend and then pose as her savior in an attempt to win her back.
A professor at Anna University in Chennai has been arrested following allegations of sexual harassment and stalking, sparking student protests and calls for improved campus safety measures.
Two women, accused of the 2016 murder and robbery of an elderly woman in Kannur, Kerala, have been arrested after nearly a decade on the run. The suspects, identified as Parveen Banu and Sakkeena Fathima, were apprehended in Madhya Pradesh after an extensive investigation by the Crime Branch.
A Delhi court acquitted a man accused of sexual harassment and criminal intimidation, citing inconsistencies and lack of credibility in the complainant's testimony.
A professor at Anna University in Chennai has been arrested following allegations of sexual harassment and stalking, sparking student protests and calls for improved campus safety measures.
A professor at Anna University in Chennai has been suspended and is under investigation following allegations of sexual harassment and stalking by a female student, sparking protests and calls for improved campus safety measures.
Himachal Pradesh Police dismissed and arrested four CID personnel for alleged involvement in drug trafficking, highlighting the state's zero-tolerance policy against drug abuse and corruption within its own force.
Security forces in Manipur dismantled multiple bunkers in Ukhrul district following a series of gunfights between armed groups, resulting in injuries. The operation targeted bunkers in Lengiangching and Mongkot Chepu villages, aiming to de-escalate tensions between Kuki and Tangkhul Naga communities.
A 26-year-old man and his friend have been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for the premeditated murder of the man's wife, whom he suspected of infidelity. The crime took place in a remote village, and the body was discovered with severe injuries.
A 42-year-old man has been arrested in Surat, Gujarat, for allegedly murdering his wife by pushing her in front of a train at Mulund railway station in Mumbai. The incident was captured on CCTV, leading to his arrest.
A 21-year-old postgraduate student in Dehradun has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his girlfriend after a dispute over a suspected affair. The victim is in critical condition, and police are investigating.
A junior engineer from the Public Works Department in Raigad district, Maharashtra, has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2.5 lakh from a contractor.
A 27-year-old man died after his wife allegedly stabbed him following a dispute over the volume of the television in their home in Andhra Pradesh.
A 35-year-old man and his 18-year-old sister-in-law allegedly committed suicide by jumping in front of a train in Balasore district, Odisha. Police suspect an illicit relationship and the woman's pregnancy as potential motives.
Cyber criminals impersonated a company owner to deceive an accountant into transferring a large sum of money.
Police in Rajkot, Gujarat, have arrested three individuals in connection with the abduction and murder of a 32-year-old Dalit man, Bhavesh Vanvi. The arrests follow protests by the Scheduled Caste community demanding justice for Vanvi's death.
Police in Thane have registered a case against a former accounts clerk of a co-operative credit society for allegedly stealing gold ornaments worth Rs 5.66 lakh from customers.
A Delhi court has acquitted a health club owner of sexual harassment charges, citing vague allegations, inconsistencies in the complainant's testimony, and a flawed police investigation.
Security forces in Manipur have dismantled six illegal bunkers constructed by armed groups in the Ukhrul district following recent gunfights in the Litan area.
"When the two women were prevented from meeting each other, they allegedly conspired to remove the victim, so that they could live independently," the SP added.
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