A special court in Kota, Rajasthan, sentenced ten individuals to life imprisonment for the 2019 murder of a police constable's brother, stemming from rivalry in a local cooperative society election.
Tamil Nadu government is taking proactive measures to curb crime against children, following the sexual assault and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore. The government is focusing on strict policing, public awareness, and swift justice through fast-track courts.
A man in Lucknow and his accomplice have been arrested for allegedly strangling his minor daughter to death, disfiguring her face with acid, and dumping her body near a canal. The crime was motivated by suspicion about the girl's activities and fear of social stigma, according to police.
A close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead in West Bengal, leading to accusations of political violence and demands for investigation.
A 12-year-old boy was allegedly murdered by a neighbour in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, who sought revenge against the boy's family for the death of his brother, according to police reports.
A man in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, has been arrested after allegedly shooting dead his wife's two sisters following a domestic dispute. The accused surrendered to police after the incident.
The BJP has accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of fostering a 'mafia culture' and 'maha jungle raj' in West Bengal following the killing of an aide to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. The party alleges the incident reflects institutionalised post-poll violence in the state and demands a CBI probe.
Two people died and several were critically injured in a clash between two groups in Delhi's Zakhira area, allegedly triggered by a long-standing dispute linked to unrequited affection.
A stabbing incident near a synagogue in north-west London, which left two Jewish men injured, has been declared a terrorist incident by UK counter-terror police. A 45-year-old man is in custody as authorities investigate whether the Jewish community was deliberately targeted.
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.
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A land dealer was allegedly shot dead in Ranchi, Jharkhand, due to a financial dispute. Police have arrested the accused and are investigating the incident.
A 32-year-old man involved in construction work and property dealings was shot dead in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, with police suspecting a land dispute as the motive.
A court in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced eight people to life imprisonment and five others to ten years in jail for the killing of two individuals during a clash over a boundary wall demarcation in 2015.
A man was allegedly abducted and killed by his brother-in-law in Rajasthan's Udaipur district, who suspected him of being responsible for his sister's death.
A 45-year-old man in Kerala was allegedly killed by his nephew following a dispute over chicken curry. The incident occurred in Koundanur, with the accused fleeing the scene and a police investigation underway.
Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has accused the BJP government of mistreating his party workers in Ghazipur, following allegations of sexual assault and murder of a 17-year-old girl. Yadav also criticised the police investigation and announced financial assistance to the victim's family.
A history-sheeter, wanted in connection with a 2023 attempted murder and extortion case involving an organised crime syndicate, was arrested at Mumbai's international airport after arriving from Dubai.
A birthday celebration in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, turned violent, resulting in the deaths of three individuals following an altercation. Police have arrested three suspects and are investigating the incident.
A 50-year-old man was shot dead in a village in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday morning, allegedly due to a long-standing land dispute. Police have launched an investigation and taken two people into custody.
Police in Hathras have registered an FIR against former Delhi minister Rajendra Pal Gautam for allegedly spreading misleading information and attempting to disturb communal harmony.
A migrant labourer was arrested in Navi Mumbai for allegedly killing his first wife at a construction site in Palghar district, Maharashtra, following a dispute over an alleged extramarital affair.
A 16-year-old boy has been apprehended for allegedly attacking a teenager with a paper cutter near the Red Fort area after the victim refused to give him money for drugs. The juvenile was also found to be involved in another attempt to murder case.
A man in Tirupati district allegedly killed his wife and mother before dying by suicide with his two children, prompting a police investigation into the motive behind the tragic incident.
A three-year-old girl died, and her brother survived a strangulation attempt in Pune. Their father, Sagar Sadashiv Shinde, has been arrested in connection with the incident, which stemmed from a dispute with their mother.
Haryana Police arrested a man for allegedly defrauding another of Rs 1.8 lakh by posing as a Faridabad Sessions Judge's driver and promising assistance in an attempted murder case.
The Supreme Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh DGP to form an all-women SIT to investigate the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Ghaziabad, following concerns about the local police's handling of the case and allegations of denial of treatment by private hospitals.
A 19-year-old man allegedly snatched the mobile phone of BJP MLA Dharamlal Kaushik during his morning walk in Raipur. The accused was arrested within eight hours, but the incident has sparked political controversy.
The death of a Dalit girl in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, has ignited a political controversy as opposition parties demand justice and action against officials. Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav plans to visit the girl's family, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state.
A special court in Mumbai has denied Indrani Mukerjea, an accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, permission to travel to Spain and the United Kingdom, citing concerns about her being a flight risk and the trial nearing its conclusion.
A four-year-old girl was allegedly strangled to death by her mother in Rajasthan's Alwar district, police said. The mother then attempted suicide by slitting her wrists. Police are investigating the incident.
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A pregnant woman was allegedly hacked to death while protesting in front of her in-laws' house in Odisha's Ganjam district, demanding rights for her daughter.
A man in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his twin sister to death following a period of emotional distress after a breakup. The incident occurred at their home, and the mother of the twins was also attacked when she intervened.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on the premises of Kolkata Police Deputy Commissioner Shantanu Sinha Biswas and another individual as part of a money laundering investigation against an alleged criminal syndicate in West Bengal.
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A 43-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly murdering her former boyfriend's wife in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra. The incident occurred at the victim's home, where the accused stabbed her with a knife. Police are investigating the motive behind the crime.
Delhi Police have arrested three long-absconding proclaimed offenders, including two wanted under the POCSO Act and one in an attempted murder case, following a multi-state operation across Bihar and Jharkhand.
Two men have been arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 20-year-old man near the Samaypur Badli Metro station in Delhi, following an argument.
A 60-year-old man died after allegedly being attacked by a woman at a tribal settlement in Kottathara, Palakkad. Police have arrested a relative of the deceased in connection with the incident.
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