News for '-murder'

Partner held 7 months after Indian woman's murder in Toronto

Partner held 7 months after Indian woman's murder in Toronto

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

Abdul Ghafoori has been arrested in Toronto for the alleged first-degree murder of his partner, Indian national Himanshi Khurana. Ghafoori was apprehended at a Toronto airport after being on the run for over seven months. Khurana was found dead in December last year, and police had identified Ghafoori as a suspect in her homicide.

Tiger Shroff shooting: 4 accused of supplying arms sent to police custody

Tiger Shroff shooting: 4 accused of supplying arms sent to police custody

Rediff.com5 days ago

Four individuals, including two women, have been remanded to police custody until October 26 in connection with the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car. The accused, arrested in Delhi, are alleged to have supplied weapons to the shooters, with the women reportedly smuggling firearms to Mumbai. This brings the total arrests in the case to 10.

Tiger Shroff shooting: 1 more held, firearms recovered from Surat

Tiger Shroff shooting: 1 more held, firearms recovered from Surat

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 22-year-old man from Sonipat was arrested in Indore, becoming the 11th person held in connection with the shooting incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. Mumbai police also recovered two firearms from Surat, allegedly used in the attack, while sources revealed assailants received real-time police probe updates via news channels.

Judge's Son Accused In Fatal Hit-And-Run Case

Judge's Son Accused In Fatal Hit-And-Run Case

Rediff.com21 hours ago

An Additional District and Sessions Judge has been arraigned as an accused after his 17-year-old son allegedly drove a Mercedes-Benz and killed a scooterist in Kochi. The incident led to protests, a transfer of the probe to the District Crime Branch, and a debate in the Keralam Assembly, highlighting concerns over police handling and parental responsibility.

UP Farmer Beaten To Death Over Grass Cutting Dispute

UP Farmer Beaten To Death Over Grass Cutting Dispute

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

A 50-year-old farmer in Uttar Pradesh's Budaun district was allegedly beaten to death with bricks and stones on Tuesday following a dispute over cutting grass. Three people who intervened were injured, and an angry crowd thrashed one of the accused before police rescued him. One main accused has been taken into custody, while two others are absconding.

UP Farmer Beaten To Death Over Grass Cutting Dispute

UP Farmer Beaten To Death Over Grass Cutting Dispute

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

A 50-year-old farmer in Uttar Pradesh's Budaun district was allegedly beaten to death with bricks and stones on Tuesday following a dispute over cutting grass. Three people who intervened were injured, and an angry crowd thrashed one of the accused before police rescued him. One main accused has been taken into custody, while two others are absconding.

Akhilesh Yadav Claims Lucknow Cafe Owner's Death Can Topple UP Govt

Akhilesh Yadav Claims Lucknow Cafe Owner's Death Can Topple UP Govt

Rediff.com7 days ago

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has alleged that the death of Lucknow cafe owner Shiva Sharma is "not an ordinary case" and could "bring down the Uttar Pradesh government," drawing parallels to the Vikas Dubey encounter. Yadav criticised the police and media's handling of the case, particularly regarding the absconding prime accused, Shraddha Dubey. The case involves allegations of assault and torture by Sharma's family, a reward for the accused's arrest, and recent transfers of police officials.

Tiger Shroff firing: 3 suspects caught on train in 15-minute Kota op

Tiger Shroff firing: 3 suspects caught on train in 15-minute Kota op

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Three suspects have been detained in Kota, Rajasthan, in connection with the recent firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai, as police investigate the alleged involvement of the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

Punjab BJP Leader Accuses AAP Of Law And Order Failure After Anti-Drug Activist Shot Dead

Punjab BJP Leader Accuses AAP Of Law And Order Failure After Anti-Drug Activist Shot Dead

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Senior BJP leader Rana Gurmit Singh has criticised the AAP government in Punjab following the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh alias Jhota in Mansa. Singh accused the government of failing to maintain law and order and questioned its commitment to fighting the drug menace, warning of protests.

Beed MP Bajrang Sonwane Alleges Jail-Orchestrated Plot To Frame Son

Beed MP Bajrang Sonwane Alleges Jail-Orchestrated Plot To Frame Son

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

NCP (SP) Beed Lok Sabha MP Bajrang Sonwane has alleged a politically motivated conspiracy to implicate his son, Saurabh Sonwane, in the murder of hotelier Vilas Ghule. The MP presented an audio clip purportedly showing a jailed accused instructing an aide to frame his son, and announced plans for a Rs 500 crore defamation suit and seeking FIRs against those involved.

TN jail break: Fifth escaped prisoner nabbed, 12 still at large

TN jail break: Fifth escaped prisoner nabbed, 12 still at large

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Seventeen undertrial prisoners escaped from Theni sub-jail by faking an epileptic seizure and overpowering guards, with four recaptured and 13 still at large. The incident has sparked a major political controversy in Tamil Nadu, with opposition parties criticising the ruling TVK government over law and order.

Man Arrested After Stabbing Woman For Rejecting Advances In Nanded

Man Arrested After Stabbing Woman For Rejecting Advances In Nanded

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

A 19-year-old woman in Nanded, Maharashtra, was seriously injured after being stabbed multiple times by a 21-year-old man for rejecting his advances. The accused, Rohit Pohare, had allegedly been pursuing her for two years. He has been arrested and charged under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Arms Act, and POCSO Act. The victim is reported to be stable.

Police Make Key Arrest, Recover Firearms In Tiger Shroff Case

Police Make Key Arrest, Recover Firearms In Tiger Shroff Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

Mumbai Police have arrested a 22-year-old man in Indore and recovered two firearms from Surat in connection with the shooting incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car. The total number of arrests in the case has now reached 11, with police also revealing that assailants received real-time updates on the investigation via news channels.

OTT Releases This Week: Dorothy, Moana, Sumo Didi

OTT Releases This Week: Dorothy, Moana, Sumo Didi

Rediff.com4 days ago

This week's OTT releases offer a diverse selection, from the Tamil drama Dorothy to the live-action Moana, alongside Telugu thrillers, Korean cooking shows, and Hindi biopics, ensuring there's something for every viewer.

Tiger Shroff firing: Trio remanded for conducting recce, supplying arms

Tiger Shroff firing: Trio remanded for conducting recce, supplying arms

Rediff.com4 days ago

Three individuals from Haryana, Ankit Khatak, Sameer Khatri, and Jatin Panchal, have been remanded in police custody until October 28 in connection with the firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff. Police allege their involvement in reconnaissance, logistics, weapons supply, and a conspiracy to help the primary shooters escape, with investigations exploring potential links to organised crime and the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

9 year old raped and murdered in Pune, neighbour arrested

9 year old raped and murdered in Pune, neighbour arrested

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Pune district for allegedly sexually assaulting and murdering a nine-year-old girl from his neighbourhood. The incident occurred in Pimpalwadi village, Junnar tehsil, after the accused lured the victim away.

OTT Releases This Week: DC, Enna Vilai, The Diplomat 4

OTT Releases This Week: DC, Enna Vilai, The Diplomat 4

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

This week's OTT releases offer a diverse selection across various streaming platforms.

High Court Transfers R G Kar Hospital Case To CBI SIT

High Court Transfers R G Kar Hospital Case To CBI SIT

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

The Calcutta High Court has ordered the transfer of a case concerning the alleged hurried cremation and destruction of evidence in the R G Kar hospital rape and murder case to the CBI's Special Investigation Team. This decision comes as the CBI is already probing a larger conspiracy in the doctor's death, and the court found it inappropriate for both state and central agencies to investigate the same issue.

Ex-terrorist gets life term for murder inside J-K mosque

Ex-terrorist gets life term for murder inside J-K mosque

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

A court in Srinagar has sentenced an ex-militant to life imprisonment for the 2020 murder of a former terror outfit chief inside a mosque, observing that violence in a place of worship cannot be tolerated.

Delhi Police Uncovers Drug Network Exploiting Minor In Burari

Delhi Police Uncovers Drug Network Exploiting Minor In Burari

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi Police have apprehended three more individuals, including a couple, in connection with a drug supply network in Burari, North Delhi, where a minor was allegedly used to sell heroin. This brings the total arrests to six, with significant seizures of heroin, cocaine, and MDMA. The investigation is ongoing to trace the drug source and other involved parties.

Family Demands Justice For Nursing Student Found Dead In Jaipur Hotel

Family Demands Justice For Nursing Student Found Dead In Jaipur Hotel

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

The family of Prakash Khinchi, a 32-year-old nursing student found dead in a Jaipur hotel, is protesting for the second day, alleging he was murdered. They demand arrests and compensation, despite police finding a suicide note. An FIR has been lodged, claiming he was killed over money owed for a job.

MLA Kelkar Blames Thane's Redevelopment For Rising Crime

MLA Kelkar Blames Thane's Redevelopment For Rising Crime

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

BJP MLA Sanjay Kelkar has attributed the rise in crime in Thane to the booming real estate sector, particularly redevelopment and cluster development projects. His statement follows the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar, highlighting concerns about anti-social elements emerging amidst rapid urbanisation.

Tiger Shroff firing: Why Mumbai police resorted to 'Plan B'

Tiger Shroff firing: Why Mumbai police resorted to 'Plan B'

Rediff.com7 days ago

Mumbai Police are transporting three individuals from Kota, including a juvenile, who were apprehended in connection with the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car. One of the accused is allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which claimed responsibility for the attack that occurred on Sunday evening in Juhu.

Punjabi influencer Mad Sandhu shot dead in Amritsar

Punjabi influencer Mad Sandhu shot dead in Amritsar

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Punjabi social media influencer and makeup artist Mad Sandhu was shot dead by two unidentified persons in Amritsar. The incident occurred on Loharka road, and Sandhu succumbed to his injuries at a hospital. Police are investigating the motive, and the murder has drawn criticism from Congress leader Raj Kumar Verka regarding the state's law and order.

The Raaj Kumar You Didn't Know

The Raaj Kumar You Didn't Know

Rediff.com19 hours ago

He informed me that on the first day of any shoot, he always questioned the director on the shot and their taking. If they got intimidated and accepted his suggestion without argument, he would continue offering advice through the making of the film.

Tiger Shroff shooters were planning to flee to Nepal via Delhi

Tiger Shroff shooters were planning to flee to Nepal via Delhi

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Three individuals, including a minor, suspected of involvement in the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car, were detained in Kota, Rajasthan, while attempting to flee to Nepal. The suspects, identified as Ritik and Rehan, were caught on a train from Mumbai after Mumbai Police shared intelligence with Rajasthan counterparts. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for the attack, though authenticity is unconfirmed.

'I Fight Till I Get Justice'

'I Fight Till I Get Justice'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

'My daughter was raped and killed, but CBI and the double engine government failed to find any accused.'

Singer Amrit Prabha Mahanta Gets Bail In Zubeen Garg Death Case

Singer Amrit Prabha Mahanta Gets Bail In Zubeen Garg Death Case

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

The Gauhati High Court has granted bail to singer Amrit Prabha Mahanta, an accused in the Zubeen Garg death case, against a bond of Rs 50,000. Special Public Prosecutor Ziaul Kamar stated that the grounds for bail are not yet known, but the court deemed it a fit case. The prosecution, which presented arguments for several days, cannot challenge the order but will inform the government. Mahanta is currently lodged in Haflong jail, while other accused are in Tamulpur jail. The case involves the mysterious death of singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore last year, with conflicting findings from Singapore Police and Assam authorities, who maintain it was a murder.

Wife, lover murder Delhi man using sedation, strangulation, electric shocks

Wife, lover murder Delhi man using sedation, strangulation, electric shocks

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

A 55-year-old man in Delhi was allegedly sedated, strangled, and given electric shocks by his wife, her lover, and an associate. The wife, Manju alias Nazia, reportedly conspired with her 20-year-old lover, Chaman, promising him Rs 5 lakh for the murder. Police uncovered the plot after Nazia initially tried to mislead investigators, claiming a burglary, but CCTV footage and other evidence led to her confession and the arrest of all three suspects.

Supreme Court Criticises Allahabad HC For 'Misplaced Sympathy' In Brutal Attack Case

Supreme Court Criticises Allahabad HC For 'Misplaced Sympathy' In Brutal Attack Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Supreme Court has strongly criticised the Allahabad High Court for releasing two men, convicted in a 2003 knife and gun attack case, on probation. The apex court stated that the High Court showed "misplaced sympathy" and allowed the accused to go "scot-free" without imprisonment, despite the brutality of the crime and grievous injuries to the victim. The Supreme Court set aside the High Court's order and directed the accused to surrender within two weeks.

'I Got Ramayana Because I Used To Keep Auditioning'

'I Got Ramayana Because I Used To Keep Auditioning'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'These are the little cultures with which Nitesh sir works, Ranbir Kapoor works, Ravie Dubey works, Sai Pallavi, Yash... They are so inspiring when you see them work from such close quarters.'

Tragedy Strikes Gorakhpur As Student Murdered While Family Away

Tragedy Strikes Gorakhpur As Student Murdered While Family Away

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

A 19-year-old student, Shubham Mishra, was allegedly stabbed to death in his home in Jayantipur village, Gorakhpur, while his family was away for his father's kidney treatment. The incident occurred early Thursday morning. Police have registered a case and are investigating to identify and trace the assailant.

Maharashtra Congress Demands Lawrence Bishnoi's Transfer To Mumbai

Maharashtra Congress Demands Lawrence Bishnoi's Transfer To Mumbai

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal challenged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to bring jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi to Mumbai for interrogation following a series of attacks, including one on actor Tiger Shroff. Sapkal alleged that the Bishnoi gang operates with government blessings and questioned why Bishnoi has not been interrogated despite his alleged involvement in high-profile cases. He also criticised Fadnavis's handling of law and order and the alleged misuse of police.

Unidentified Assailants Kill Man In Northeast Delhi

Unidentified Assailants Kill Man In Northeast Delhi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

A 34-year-old man, Manish Yadav, was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants in northeast Delhi's Sonia Vihar area on Tuesday night. Police have registered a case and deployed multiple teams to apprehend the suspects, with arrests expected soon.

BJP Slams AAP Over Punjab Law And Order, Demands Clarity On Corruption Probe

BJP Slams AAP Over Punjab Law And Order, Demands Clarity On Corruption Probe

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Punjab is facing a political storm as the BJP criticizes the Aam Aadmi Party government over deteriorating law and order, highlighted by four recent murders. Concurrently, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered a CBI probe into corruption allegations against individuals linked to Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, further intensifying political pressure on the AAP ahead of state elections.

Mumbai Police Reveal Details In Tiger Shroff Shooting Case

Mumbai Police Reveal Details In Tiger Shroff Shooting Case

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Mumbai Police have confirmed that none of the three accused in the Tiger Shroff shooting case are minors, with two assailants firing multiple rounds at the actor's car. The suspects, aged 18 and 22, were apprehended in Kota, Rajasthan, following an inter-state operation. The motive behind the attack remains unknown, and investigations are ongoing, with the Anti-Extortion Cell taking over the case.

Oppn slams Maha govt over law and order after gun attack on Tiger Shroff

Oppn slams Maha govt over law and order after gun attack on Tiger Shroff

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

Opposition parties in Maharashtra have criticised the state government following a firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai. They allege a deterioration of law and order, citing this and other recent high-profile incidents, and demand a separate home minister.

Tiger Shroff Shooting: 'Scare One Big Star, Extort Money From The Rest'

Tiger Shroff Shooting: 'Scare One Big Star, Extort Money From The Rest'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

'It is possible that the attackers might have been ordered not to kill.'

Jaipur Horror: Live-In Partner Kills Woman, Buries Her In House Garden

Jaipur Horror: Live-In Partner Kills Woman, Buries Her In House Garden

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

A 32-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her live-in partner in Jaipur, who then buried her body in the garden of their rented house and fled. The crime was discovered by the landlord when he found a hand protruding from freshly dug soil. Police are investigating and searching for the accused.

Tiger Shroff shooting: 3 accused to stay in lockup till Oct 31

Tiger Shroff shooting: 3 accused to stay in lockup till Oct 31

Rediff.com6 days ago

Three individuals accused of firing at actor Tiger Shroff's car have been remanded to police custody until October 31. Investigators suspect the attack was orchestrated by Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Anil Pandit, prompting a deeper probe into the gang's involvement. Police are seeking to recover weapons and unearth the full conspiracy.