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.
Two suspects wanted in connection with the murder of a businessman in Bawana, Delhi, have been arrested after a shootout with police in Rohini. The suspects, Mohammad Irfan and Aishwarya Pandey, were apprehended after exchanging fire with the police, during which both sustained leg injuries.
A woman in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, is accused of murdering her husband by setting their house on fire while he was asleep inside. Police have registered a murder case and are investigating the incident.
A YouTuber was allegedly stabbed to death in Bhubaneswar, leading to the arrest of three suspects. Police are investigating the motive behind the murder.
Delhi Police have arrested a man and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the murder of an 18-year-old in Jahangirpuri, following a violent clash between rival groups.
Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara has ordered the CID to investigate the alleged kidnapping and murder of a real estate businessman from Anekal, whose body was found in Tamil Nadu. One person has been arrested, and the search is on for others involved in the crime.
A 30-year-old man with a prior involvement in a murder case was fatally shot in Delhi's Madangir area, with police investigating a potential revenge motive.
A 58-year-old man has been arrested in Damoh, Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly murdering a 16-year-old boy. Police are investigating claims that the accused resorted to cannibalism after a video surfaced online.
Two women, accused of the 2016 murder and robbery of an elderly woman in Kannur, Kerala, have been arrested after nearly a decade on the run. The suspects were apprehended in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, following an extensive investigation by the Crime Branch.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has acquitted Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2002 murder case of a journalist, overturning a previous conviction by a special CBI court.
Police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against a man and his family members for allegedly murdering his wife over a dowry demand and attempting to disguise it as a suicide.
Police in Mainpuri, Uttar Pradesh have ordered a fresh investigation into a 2005 double murder case where a listed gangster and five others were named as accused.
A man accused of murdering a 12-year-old boy was found dead in police custody in Ranchi, Jharkhand. An investigation is underway, and several police officers have been suspended.
Bengaluru police have arrested eight people, including two minors, in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a real estate businessman. The investigation is ongoing, with a possible motive involving business rivalry and allegations of black magic.
A social organisation in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, staged a controversial protest during 'Holika Dahan', burning pictures of 11 women accused of murdering children, prompting a police investigation.
A court in Beed district, Maharashtra, has granted temporary release to Jairam Chate, an accused in the Santosh Deshmukh murder case, to attend his brother's post-death rituals under police protection. The decision has sparked controversy and objections from the victim's family.
A man in Kerala is accused of strangling his wife to death following marital issues and later attempting suicide by crashing his motorcycle into a bus. He is currently hospitalized, and police are investigating the murder.
A 22-year-old man in Delhi has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 5-year-old cousin to 'teach the boy's mother a lesson' due to frequent disputes with her husband.
A man in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly murdered his ex-wife by slitting her throat and also threw acid on her friend. The incident occurred in the Azizganj area, and police have launched an investigation.
The Kerala High Court has upheld the life sentence of five BJP activists for the murder of a CPI(M) worker in Kannur in 2006, affirming the trial court's decision and highlighting the political rivalry behind the crime.
Two men allegedly threatened a judge in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, after being sentenced to life imprisonment for a murder conviction. Security for the judge has been enhanced following the threat.
A man wanted for allegedly killing his 12-year-old daughter in Jammu and Kashmir in 2016 has been arrested in Delhi after being on the run for almost 10 years.
A Delhi court has acquitted two men accused of attempting to murder their cousin in 2018, citing insufficient evidence and discrepancies in the prosecution's case.
A man was shot dead in Delhi's Chhawla area, with police investigating a possible connection to a foreign-based gangster.
An 18-year-old has been arrested for allegedly shooting his aunt dead in Ganeshpur village, Meerut, following frequent arguments.
A 29-year-old man in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, confessed to police that he murdered his 17-year-old sister-in-law after an argument. The man, who had abducted the girl earlier in the week, surrendered to authorities early Sunday morning.
The FBI has increased the reward to USD 1 million for information leading to the arrest of Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, an Indian national wanted for allegedly murdering his wife in Maryland in 2015.
A fugitive gangster wanted in connection with a triple murder and narcotics trafficking cases has been deported and arrested in Punjab, India, marking a significant breakthrough in the fight against cross-border organised crime.
A Delhi court acquitted three men accused of a 2015 murder, citing material inconsistencies in the prosecution's case and unreliable witness testimonies.
Delhi Police has initiated legal action against social media accounts spreading rumours and misleading content related to the Uttam Nagar murder case, including a viral video seeking financial donations. Authorities have frozen a suspect bank account containing nearly Rs 37 lakh and are working with social media platforms to remove inflammatory content.
The FBI has significantly increased the reward to USD 1 million for information leading to the arrest of Bhadreshkumar Chetanbhai Patel, an Indian national wanted for allegedly murdering his wife in Maryland in 2015.
A Delhi court has convicted a man and his father for the murder of a youth in 2021, stemming from a dispute over a Rs 5,000 loan in the Welcome area of northeast Delhi.
A man wanted in connection with an attempted murder case and an attack on a police team was arrested in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, following an exchange of fire with the police.
A court in Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir, has acquitted three individuals accused of harbouring terrorists involved in the killing of a BJP leader and his family in 2020, citing insufficient evidence.
A married couple was found dead at a sewage treatment plant in Meerut, India, leading police to investigate a possible murder-suicide. Preliminary investigations suggest a dispute between the couple may have led to the tragic event.
A 16-year-old student's murder outside a Shivamogga school has ignited community tension, prompting a police investigation and raising concerns about school violence.
The CBI has arrested Paras Ram, a proclaimed offender wanted in connection with the 2010 murder of relatives of an additional sessions judge in Rajasthan, after a 16-year manhunt.
The Supreme Court of India has stayed the execution of a man convicted of sexually assaulting and murdering a five-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh in 2024, pending further investigation and review of the case.
A murder case has been filed against a police station in-charge and other officers in Bahraich, UP, after a 55-year-old man, arrested on molestation charges, allegedly died in custody. The family alleges he was beaten to death, while police claim he died during treatment at a hospital.
Punjab Police have arrested the third suspect involved in the murder of two policemen in Gurdaspur. The accused, Inderjit Singh, was apprehended in Amritsar. The killings allegedly involved Pakistan-based handlers and the ISI.
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