The Supreme Court of India has ruled that police arrests cannot be made simply for questioning individuals, emphasizing that arrest is a discretionary power that must be exercised judiciously and only when necessary for effective investigation.
Police in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district have uncovered illegal opium cultivation in a village, marking the fifth such instance in the past 18 days. Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the illegal activity, which was discovered through drone surveillance.
The body of a 30-year-old man was recovered from an open drain in Bareilly after a 30-hour rescue operation. The man fell into the drain while trying to board a bus.
An eight-year-old boy died after being struck by a speeding car in Saharanpur. The driver fled the scene and police are investigating.
An autorickshaw driver in Jaipur was arrested for allegedly tricking a German tourist into repeating abusive words without her knowledge and recording the incident.
A 23-year-old domestic help has been arrested in Jammu for allegedly stealing Rs 3.5 lakh from the house of a senior citizen in Delhi. The accused, identified as Tilakram, confessed to the crime and used the money for personal expenses.
A 23-year-old domestic help has been arrested in Jammu for allegedly stealing Rs 3.5 lakh from the house of a senior citizen in Delhi. The accused, identified as Tilakram, confessed to the crime and used the money for personal expenses.
A hotel in Navi Mumbai is under investigation for allegedly failing to report details of Turkish guests to the police, violating regulations.
Police in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested a woman and her lover for allegedly abetting the suicide of her husband, who was reportedly harassed and threatened by the pair.
A brother and sister, allegedly involved in 31 criminal cases of theft and snatching, were arrested in Delhi after a mobile phone snatching incident.
Punjab Police have arrested two men in Bathinda who were allegedly planning a robbery and were found in possession of illegal weapons.
A 28-year-old man and his two minor sons were found dead in a canal in Nashik district, Maharashtra, with police investigating a possible suicide. The man had left home after a dispute with his wife, and one child remains missing.
Andhra Pradesh MLA C Balaraju lost 12 lakh after clicking on a malicious APK file, leading to a police investigation into a potential organised cyber fraud gang.
Unidentified assailants on a motorcycle opened fire at the house of a trader in Garhdiwala, Punjab, prompting a police investigation.
Manipur Police arrested 14 cadres of the banned United National Liberation Front (Koireng) outfit in Thoubal district and seized a cache of arms and ammunition.
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in Ahmedabad for allegedly murdering a youth in his sleep, suspecting him of killing his brother. The accused confessed to the crime, citing revenge as the motive.
A social media influencer in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh, was arrested after allegedly making derogatory remarks against the Valmiki community in a video posted online, leading to protests and road blockades.
A 24-year-old woman died during a kidney stone surgery at a private hospital in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, leading to protests by her family who allege medical negligence. Police have registered a case against five doctors following the incident.
A woman was killed and another critically injured after being hit by a car during a protest in Indore. The incident occurred during a dispute over the commercial use of a penthouse.
Five members of a family, including three children, were found dead in a rented house in Kochi. Police suspect a suicide pact involving poisoning and hanging.
Police in Solapur, Maharashtra, have dismantled a prostitution racket operating from a dance academy, rescuing 25 women and arresting five individuals on human trafficking charges.
Five individuals, including three children, were discovered dead in a rented house in Kochi. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths, suspecting a possible suicide.
Five individuals, including three children, were discovered dead in a rented house in Kochi. Police are investigating the circumstances, suspecting a possible suicide pact.
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?
Nineteen people have been arrested for allegedly blocking the Delhi-Agra National Highway and engaging in violence following the death of cow vigilante Chandrashekhar Das.
A cigarette vendor in Mumbai was allegedly dragged by a car for nearly 100 metres after a dispute over an unpaid bill. The driver has been arrested, and police are investigating the incident.
Delhi Police have arrested a man from Bihar for allegedly posting objectionable AI-generated images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on social media.
Police in Arunachal Pradesh have arrested four individuals in connection with drug trafficking, seizing heroin worth over Rs 1.6 lakh in Naharlagun.
A UK-based doctor, Sangram Patil, is challenging an FIR filed against him in India for alleged objectionable remarks against BJP leaders, claiming it's an attempt to criminalise political speech and dissent.
Two brothers died after being attacked with sharp weapons during a dispute between two groups in Meharmati Ganeshpura village, Uttar Pradesh. Police have detained three suspects and are investigating the incident.
An 81-year-old businessman in Belagavi, Karnataka, was allegedly defrauded of over 1.5 million in a 'digital arrest scam' after fraudsters posing as CBI officials accused him of financial crimes.
A Goa BJP leader has denied any connection between the party and a 20-year-old man arrested in connection with a sex scandal, clarifying that neither the accused nor his politician father are associated with the BJP.
A court in Goa has rejected the anticipatory bail pleas of Saurabh Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, owners of the fire-ravaged Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, in a case involving the alleged forgery of documents to obtain an excise licence.
Delhi Police have busted a cyber fraud syndicate involved in duping people through fake stock investments, leading to the arrest of a 24-year-old student.
Maharashtra minister Yogesh Kadam refuted allegations of delay or laxity in registering an FIR related to the air crash involving former Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, following claims by NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar.
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.
A 22-year-old man in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, has been sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a minor in a swift trial under the POCSO Act.
The Punjab Police's Counter-Intelligence unit in Amritsar has dismantled a drug smuggling module, arresting two individuals and seizing 5 kg of heroin. Investigations reveal links to a Pakistan-based smuggler and a foreign handler.
At least three children were killed and three others injured when militants ambushed the vehicle of a tribal elder in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Arunachal Pradesh for sending a threatening message to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma via WhatsApp.
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