A 20-year-old man in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly beaten to death by two brothers following a dispute over irrigation of agricultural fields. Police have registered a murder case and are searching for the accused, who are currently absconding.
Two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the robbery and murder of a taxi driver in Gurugram, while a third man received a three-year sentence for providing the weapon used in the crime.
A 22-year-old woman was allegedly strangled to death in a village near Manesar, Gurugram, and her body was found hidden under a bed in a neighbour's room, police said.
Police in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, have registered FIRs against two madrasas for allegedly operating illegally without proper registration or approval from the Minority Welfare Department. The action follows the sealing of these institutions in the Khoda area and is linked to the recent murder of a 17-year-old, Surya Chauhan, whose alleged killer was later killed in a police encounter. Three individuals have been named in the FIRs, with one madrasa specifically cited for lacking various essential certificates.
An activist was murdered and a revenue officer seriously injured in an attack in Palghar district, Maharashtra. Police have arrested one person and are searching for four others involved in the ambush.
A 60-year-old watchman in Delhi was assaulted and killed by an SUV driver who ran him over twice, according to police. CCTV footage captured the incident in Peeragarhi village.
Delhi Police have solved a blind murder case in Bawana, arresting four juveniles who allegedly planned and carried out the crime due to a prior dispute with the victim.
Delhi Police have arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly shooting dead a 23-year-old youth in the Khajuri Khas area over an old enmity.
Police in Roorkee are investigating the death of a 39-year-old man at a de-addiction centre, treating it as a suspicious murder case. The victim, who was undergoing treatment at the facility, was found with his throat slit, prompting a thorough investigation involving forensic analysis and questioning of staff and inmates.
A court in Thane, Maharashtra, sentenced two men to life imprisonment for the 2017 murder of a fruit seller in Mira Road over a monetary dispute. The court cited strong circumstantial evidence and established motive in the case.
A 51-year-old man was allegedly strangled to death in Faridabad for opposing his daughter's relationship with the accused, who has been arrested.
A 30-year-old woman was found murdered in her Koderma home, with her throat slit. Police are investigating the incident and questioning family members.
An alleged sharpshooter of the Munir gang, carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his arrest in a murder case, was killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh STF in Meerut on Tuesday.
A 13-year-old boy was found dead in a swampy area on the banks of the Noyyal river in Coimbatore. Police have apprehended two minor friends of the deceased in connection with the alleged murder.
A 20-year-old pregnant YouTuber was allegedly murdered by her husband in Telangana's Jagtial district. Police have arrested the husband and are investigating allegations of dowry harassment.
Six police encounter in five days in Bihar, the first such action to deal with criminals in decades.
Police in West Bengal have arrested three individuals from Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. The arrests follow an investigation involving digital clues and interstate links.
Residents of Malviya Nagar, South Delhi, are grappling with fear and trauma a day after a devastating hotel fire claimed 21 lives. Police have arrested the hotel owner and are investigating the cause, including alleged permit violations.
Relatives and friends of Twisha Sharma, a 33-year-old woman found dead in Bhopal, staged a protest in Delhi demanding a CBI probe into her death, alleging foul play and irregularities in the post-mortem procedure.
A man sleeping at a warehouse in Faridabad was allegedly shot dead by unknown assailants. Police are investigating the incident and examining CCTV footage to determine the motive.
A juvenile has been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his stepmother in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh. The court found him guilty of stabbing her to death in 2019.
A woman in Amroha, India, conspired with family members to have her son killed by a contract killer due to his criminal activities and abuse towards relatives, police said.
A woman in Amroha, India, conspired with family members to have her son killed by a contract killer due to his criminal activities and abuse towards relatives, police said.
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Telangana for allegedly murdering his pregnant wife and two daughters by pushing them into a swimming pool. The motive appears to be to marry a minor relative and sire a male child. Nine others have also been arrested in connection with the case, including family members and medical professionals involved in illegal sex determination and forced abortions.
Delhi Police have arrested a 54-year-old woman in connection with the alleged murder of her two daughters in Malviya Nagar. The woman, who reportedly attempted suicide, was arrested after medical evaluation.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has overturned the death sentences of two men convicted in the 2019 rape and murder of a seven-year-old girl in Ludhiana, citing procedural errors during the trial.
Delhi Police, in collaboration with Bihar Police, have arrested the main shooter involved in the murder of a man in Delhi's Bawana area. The accused, Akash alias Bittu alias Khuddi, was apprehended in Begusarai, Bihar.
A 32-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her husband in Delhi after he attacked her with an LPG cylinder during a domestic dispute.
A man was allegedly beaten to death by relatives in a Gorakhpur village due to a long-standing rivalry, with his parents seriously injured when they tried to intervene.
The Shiv Sena (UBT) has demanded the imposition of president's rule in West Bengal, citing alleged attacks on Trinamool Congress MPs and accusing the BJP government of sponsoring violence and undermining democracy.
A 70-year-old tribal woman was allegedly murdered in West Bengal's Birbhum district after being accused of witchcraft. Police have arrested five people in connection with the crime.
The West Bengal government has suspended three senior IPS officers for alleged mishandling and dereliction of duty during the initial investigation into the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case.
A man in Uttar Pradesh, India, has been arrested for allegedly killing his nine-month-old son with an axe following an argument with his wife. Police are investigating the incident and suspect the accused may be mentally unstable.
Seven Dalits were injured in Tenkasi and Tirunelveli districts of Tamil Nadu after being attacked by a masked gang. Political leaders have condemned the violence and called for immediate action.
The Jharkhand High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Hazaribag district, demanding responses from state officials and police regarding the ongoing investigation and lack of arrests.
A 50-year-old man was arrested in Jharkhand's Palamu district for allegedly killing his nephew over an affair with his married daughter, who is the victim's cousin.
A man in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district has been arrested for allegedly killing his pregnant wife by inserting a hacksaw blade into her private part. The incident occurred on May 14 in Bhitthikala village, and the accused has confessed to the crime.
A Delhi court acquitted a man accused of attempted murder due to the prosecution's failure to establish his identity as the assailant beyond a reasonable doubt.
A Class 11 student in Ghaziabad, India, died after being stabbed during an altercation. Police have arrested three suspects and are searching for the remaining two. The incident has sparked concern, with calls for increased vigilance and justice.
Police in Greater Noida are awaiting forensic analysis of viscera samples to determine the exact cause of death of a 24-year-old woman whose family alleges she was murdered over dowry demands.
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