Six Sikh priests have been arrested in Hoshiarpur for allegedly abetting the suicide of a fellow granthi, Jaspal Singh. The accused reportedly harassed and threatened Jaspal over demands for a share in religious programmes, leading him to consume poison. Police have registered a case and are investigating further.
Two elderly women were found dead under mysterious circumstances inside their residence in central Delhi's New Rajinder Nagar on Thursday morning, with police saying there were no signs of forced entry into the house.
Punjab Police have made further arrests and seized additional heroin in a major cross-border drug syndicate case, bringing the total recovery to over 35 kg. The investigation has revealed connections to a Dubai-based smuggler and ongoing efforts are focused on tracing financial trails and hawala links.
A WhatsApp status update allegedly led to a shooting incident in Thane's Kalyan West area, stemming from a rivalry between two local groups. Police have arrested two accomplices and detained the main accused, who reportedly self-inflicted a gunshot wound to mislead authorities.
Unidentified individuals allegedly pelted stones at the residence-cum-office of local BJP leader Virendra Shedge in Indore, causing property damage. A relative of MLA Malini Gaud also reported a similar incident. Police are investigating, linking the events to a prior dispute over a pet dog.
The Special Cell of Delhi Police has dismantled two inter-state illegal arms supply syndicates, arresting six traffickers and recovering 26 semi-automatic pistols, eight live cartridges, and three vehicles. The network sourced weapons from Madhya Pradesh and supplied them to criminal gangs in Delhi-NCR, including the Manjeet Mahal, Gogi, and Randeep Bhati gangs.
Two mobile software technicians have been arrested in Delhi for allegedly receiving stolen mobile phones and unlocking them using sophisticated software tools for resale in the grey market. Police recovered 45 smartphones and equipment, linking some to theft cases across Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh.
The Uttarakhand Special Task Force arrested two men and seized approximately Rs 10 lakh worth of charas during a joint operation in the Kathgodam area.
Bharat Tiwari, a self-proclaimed social worker, was shot by an STF team after he surrendered near his Bilauti village but succumbed to injuries few hours later on June 17.
A 25-year-old man was shot dead in Prayagraj following a dispute over a wooden kiosk that was allegedly set ablaze at a Ganga ghat.
An animal lover allegedly assaulted a security guard in west Delhi following a dispute over the alleged beating of a stray dog, police said.
Punjab Police have dismantled a significant cross-border drug smuggling cartel, arresting six individuals, including two juveniles, and seizing over 30 kg of heroin. The operation revealed links to a Dubai-based mastermind who exploited young people to distribute drug consignments across Punjab. Investigations are ongoing to trace financial trails and identify further associates.
A man in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly murdering and dismembering his teenage daughter, motivated by suspicions of an interfaith relationship. Police investigations revealed the gruesome details of the crime, leading to the arrest of the father and two accomplices.
Three juveniles have been apprehended in connection with an attempted murder case in the Swaroop Nagar area of outer north Delhi, police said.
Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested a suspected shooter linked to the Jitender Gogi gang from Alipur. The accused, Sonu alias Sachin Chaudhary, was found with a semi-automatic pistol and live cartridges.
Two alleged shooters involved in the murder of a shopkeeper in Ferozepur, Punjab, have been arrested from Jammu and Kashmir by the Anti-Gangster Task Force in a joint operation. The accused, who had a criminal background, were apprehended with a pistol and cartridges.
Delhi Police have arrested two individuals from Haryana for their alleged involvement in facilitating cyber fraud through mule bank accounts. The arrests were made during an investigation into an online investment scam that defrauded a senior citizen of over Rs 1.69 lakh.
A police constable in Mumbai is accused of assaulting a tempo driver after an argument over a traffic violation fine.
A woman in Meerut has accused her former husband of encouraging their eight-year-old son to smoke cigarettes and recording videos of him for social media. She has sought police intervention and custody of the child, citing concerns about his safety, upbringing, and the father's alleged past involvement in a narcotics case. Police are investigating the complaint.
The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that 13 foreign nationals were among the 21 people who died in a recent hotel fire in south Delhi. The MEA is coordinating with respective embassies to provide assistance.
A Delhi court acquitted four men accused in the 2020 Delhi riots case, citing unreliable police testimonies contradicted by investigation records and other evidence.
A 16-year-old boy was apprehended in Delhi for allegedly brandishing a firearm in social media videos, with police recovering a country-made pistol from his possession.
A 16-year-old school girl, missing since Friday evening, was found dead in a Jaipur apartment building. Her family alleges she was kidnapped and murdered, demanding a thorough investigation, while police are probing both suicide and murder angles.
In the remote tribal village of Pahadpur, preparations are in full swing as it looks to script history.
Two elderly women were found dead in their New Rajinder Nagar residence in Delhi. Police suspect age-related ailments as the cause of death, with no signs of forced entry.
Pakistan's Punjab government has approved a plan to restore the names of several streets and roads in Lahore, aiming to revive the city's pre-Partition heritage, an official said on Monday.
Delhi Police arrested a former employee, Abhinash Kumar, for a burglary in Darya Ganj, recovering Rs 3.36 lakh in stolen cash. Kumar, who previously worked at the shop, was traced to Uttar Pradesh and apprehended after a multi-state operation.
Two alleged chain snatchers from Uttarakhand and a police constable were injured in an exchange of fire in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The suspects, wanted for a May 25 chain-snatching incident, were apprehended after a police chase and retaliatory firing, subsequently confessing to the crime.
A dispute over smoking escalated into a violent clash between two groups in Delhi's Patel Nagar, resulting in one man being shot and two others injured.
A 17-year-old girl preparing for competitive exams was found dead in her hostel room in Patna. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
A BJP Minority Morcha leader in Nagpur, Jamal Anwarul Haq Siddiqui, reported receiving threatening WhatsApp messages demanding money for a conspiracy to target top Congress leaders.
Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday claimed that Punjab assembly elections may be held in November this year as against the expected February 2027. Kejriwal also projected Bhagwant Mann as the party's chief ministerial face.
A woman animal rights activist is accused of assaulting a security guard in west Delhi after a dispute over the alleged beating of a stray dog.
A Delhi court has ordered the immediate release of a man mistakenly arrested in connection with a fatal clash between two families during Holi in Uttam Nagar. The court criticised the investigating officer for not taking prompt action despite knowing about the wrongful arrest.
Nearly five months before a hotel fire in south Delhi killed at least 21 people, the Delhi high court had directed authorities to formulate an action plan to strengthen fire safety norms in hospitality establishments.
Delhi Police have attached assets worth approximately Rs 40 lakh, believed to have been acquired from the proceeds of a daylight robbery. Two men have been arrested and four juveniles apprehended in connection with the case.
A 26-year-old man was shot in the leg by police in Dwarka, Delhi, after allegedly attempting to snatch an officer's service pistol while evading arrest following a carjacking incident.
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Delhi Police arrested 16 criminals, including five women, and apprehended a juvenile during a 24-hour drive against illegal arms, illicit liquor, and narcotics in northwest Delhi.
The Delhi Police returned 532 recovered lost and stolen mobile phones to their owners under 'Operation Vishwas'. The event included cyber crime and drug abuse awareness sessions.
