News for 'abduction'

Insurgents Abduct Four Policemen In Balochistan's Gwadar

Insurgents Abduct Four Policemen In Balochistan's Gwadar

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Suspected insurgents have abducted four policemen and their official vehicle in Gwadar, Balochistan, a sensitive region vital to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. A search operation is underway, with initial investigations suggesting the police were involved in illegal detentions. The incident occurs amidst ongoing anti-terror operations and recent attacks in the province.

How Kerala Police Foiled An Airport Abduction And Robbery Plot

How Kerala Police Foiled An Airport Abduction And Robbery Plot

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Kerala Police have arrested 13 individuals for allegedly attempting to abduct a passenger arriving from abroad at Karipur airport and rob him of gold and cash. The operation was launched based on a tip-off, leading to the seizure of vehicles and the discovery of a larger conspiracy. Authorities are also investigating the possibility of the passenger carrying smuggled gold.

Search On For Missing Lucknow Woman After Abduction Claim

Search On For Missing Lucknow Woman After Abduction Claim

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Lucknow police are searching for a 21-year-old woman whose father filed an FIR alleging she was forcibly taken away by an acquaintance. While the father initially mentioned conversion, police clarified that the complaint does not include religious conversion allegations, dismissing social media rumours.

Pakistan Forces Repel Taliban Check Post Seizure Bid, Abductions Follow

Pakistan Forces Repel Taliban Check Post Seizure Bid, Abductions Follow

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Taliban militants launched two separate attacks near Peshawar, Pakistan. In one incident, six Frontier Constabulary personnel were killed and four injured while thwarting an attempt to seize a check post, with eight militants also killed. In a second attack, two security personnel were abducted, and a check-post was bombed. Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility for the attacks.

Ballia Police Arrest Man In Minor Girl Abduction, Rape Case

Ballia Police Arrest Man In Minor Girl Abduction, Rape Case

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A 29-year-old man was arrested in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly abducting and raping a five-year-old girl. The incident occurred on June 11 when the girl was with her grandfather. Police rescued the girl, confirmed sexual assault, and arrested the accused, Chandan Kumar Shah, under BNS and POCSO Act provisions.

Ballia Police Arrest Man In Child Abduction And Rape Case

Ballia Police Arrest Man In Child Abduction And Rape Case

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly abducting and raping a five-year-old girl. The incident occurred when the girl was with her grandfather, and the accused fled with her on a motorcycle. Police rescued the girl and confirmed sexual assault, subsequently arresting the accused and seizing his vehicle.

Bareilly Police Rescue Abducted Child After Encounter

Bareilly Police Rescue Abducted Child After Encounter

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A one-year-old boy, abducted from a temple complex in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, was rescued by police after an encounter. The accused, who planned to sell the child, sustained bullet injuries during the operation.

Five Arrested For Abducting Construction Workers In Jharkhand

Five Arrested For Abducting Construction Workers In Jharkhand

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Police in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district have arrested five people for allegedly abducting two employees of a construction company and demanding a ransom of Rs 10 lakh.

Nine Arrested For Abduction And Torture In Ajmer

Nine Arrested For Abduction And Torture In Ajmer

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Nine people have been arrested in Rajasthan's Ajmer district for allegedly abducting and torturing a man. The incident stemmed from a dispute related to the man's marriage to a woman whose former in-laws objected to the union.

Man Abducted In Palamu; Police Investigate

Man Abducted In Palamu; Police Investigate

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A man was abducted by unidentified individuals in Jharkhand's Palamu district on Saturday evening, prompting a police investigation.

Man Arrested For Abduction, Assault Of Delhi Excise Official

Man Arrested For Abduction, Assault Of Delhi Excise Official

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 34-year-old man who had been absconding for three months in connection with the alleged abduction and assault of an on-duty excise department staffer.

Minor Girls Rescued After Abduction From Beed District

Minor Girls Rescued After Abduction From Beed District

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Police in Maharashtra have rescued two minor girl cousins from Uttar Pradesh, a month after they were abducted from the Beed district. The main accused was apprehended in UP after a coordinated interstate operation.

Man's Body Found After Alleged Abduction In Jharkhand

Man's Body Found After Alleged Abduction In Jharkhand

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A 32-year-old man was found dead in Jharkhand's Palamu district after allegedly being abducted. Police are investigating the incident, which may be related to a land dispute.

Jharkhand Police Rescue Abducted Boy, Arrest Three Kidnappers

Jharkhand Police Rescue Abducted Boy, Arrest Three Kidnappers

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Police in Jharkhand's Koderma district rescued an abducted boy and arrested three kidnappers. The abduction was orchestrated by the boy's brother-in-law, who wanted to marry the boy's elder sister.

Four Booked For Abduction And Assault In Pratapgarh

Four Booked For Abduction And Assault In Pratapgarh

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Four people have been booked in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly abducting and assaulting a man, tying him to a tree, and beating him. The incident, captured in a viral video, occurred under the Kunda police station limits, prompting a police investigation and condemnation from political figures.

Man Abducted And Killed Over Sister's Death In Udaipur

Man Abducted And Killed Over Sister's Death In Udaipur

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

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.

Police Rescue Abducted Boy, Arrest Accused In Thane

Police Rescue Abducted Boy, Arrest Accused In Thane

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Thane police rescued a five-year-old boy and arrested the abductor within five hours of the crime. The accused, Iqbal Guddu Ansari, was arrested from a hideout in Mumbai. The boy was lured away from his home in Bhiwandi. Multiple police teams used technical surveillance to trace the suspect.

Man Abducted, Beaten To Death In Rajasthan; Brother Dies By Suicide

Man Abducted, Beaten To Death In Rajasthan; Brother Dies By Suicide

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A man was allegedly abducted and beaten to death in Rajasthan's Balotra district, and his body was later thrown into a well in the neighbouring Pali district, police said. Five persons have been arrested. The deceased's brother allegedly died by suicide due to mental stress.

Padma Shri winner rescued from abduction attempt in Chhattisgarh

Padma Shri winner rescued from abduction attempt in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com6 May 2026

Padma Shri recipient and social worker Phoolbasan Bai Yadav was rescued from an alleged abduction attempt in Chhattisgarh's Rajnandgaon district. Police detained three individuals, including two women, in connection with the incident.

UP Police Investigate Alleged Abduction Of Three Boys

UP Police Investigate Alleged Abduction Of Three Boys

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Police in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, are investigating the alleged abduction of three minor boys from Mirzapur village. The boys, aged 10 and 11, have been missing since Saturday evening, prompting an extensive search and the registration of a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

UP Police Investigate Abduction Of Dalit Woman Before Wedding

UP Police Investigate Abduction Of Dalit Woman Before Wedding

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Police in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against six individuals for allegedly abducting a Dalit woman five days before her wedding. The case has been registered under relevant sections of the BNS and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

Accused Arrested For Abducting, Raping Minor Girl For A Year

Accused Arrested For Abducting, Raping Minor Girl For A Year

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A man has been arrested in Gujarat for allegedly abducting and raping a 17-year-old girl for nearly a year. The girl has been safely rescued, and the accused has been sent to judicial custody.

Sugarcane Research Supervisor Claims Abduction and Assault in Shahjahanpur

Sugarcane Research Supervisor Claims Abduction and Assault in Shahjahanpur

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

A supervisor at a sugarcane research institute in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has alleged that he was abducted and assaulted by a group of men due to a family dispute. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the incident after a video surfaced on social media.

Real Estate Businessman Found Dead After Abduction In Odisha

Real Estate Businessman Found Dead After Abduction In Odisha

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Police in Odisha have recovered the decomposed body of a real estate businessman who was allegedly kidnapped for ransom a week ago. The victim, Sudhir Patra, was abducted on April 15, and a ransom of Rs 2 crore was demanded. Police suspect he was killed shortly after the kidnapping.

Man Gets 25 Years For Abducting Minor Under False Pretext

Man Gets 25 Years For Abducting Minor Under False Pretext

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

A court in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a man to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment under the POCSO Act for abducting a 15-year-old girl under the false pretence of marriage.

Delhi cabbie who killed 11-yr-old says he was 'looking for sex'

Delhi cabbie who killed 11-yr-old says he was 'looking for sex'

Rediff.com5 days ago

A cab driver in Delhi has allegedly confessed to kidnapping and murdering an 11-year-old girl, whom he abducted from a pavement while she slept with her family. The accused, Bashu Kumar Singh, reportedly killed the child after an attempted sexual assault failed due to erectile dysfunction, dumping her body near the Faridabad-Gurugram border.

Gurugram Coaching Centre Owner Accused of Abducting Woman for Marriage

Gurugram Coaching Centre Owner Accused of Abducting Woman for Marriage

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Gurugram police have booked a coaching centre operator for allegedly abducting a 26-year-old woman for marriage. The victim's family has demanded the immediate arrest of the accused, alleging that the woman is being prevented from contacting them.

Abduction Accused Dies By Suicide In Police Station; Officers Suspended

Abduction Accused Dies By Suicide In Police Station; Officers Suspended

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A 28-year-old man, accused of abducting a minor girl, allegedly died by suicide inside a toilet at the Chandpa police station in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, leading to the suspension of two police officers.

Police Investigate Alleged Abduction of Teenage Girl in Uttar Pradesh

Police Investigate Alleged Abduction of Teenage Girl in Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

A 16-year-old girl was allegedly abducted by two men on a motorcycle in broad daylight from a village in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. Police have launched an investigation and are searching for the missing girl.

Minor girl raped and murdered after kidnapping from footpath in Delhi

Minor girl raped and murdered after kidnapping from footpath in Delhi

Rediff.com6 days ago

An 11-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped while sleeping beside her family on a pavement, raped and murdered in south Delhi's Mehrauli area, an official said on Tuesday.

Former Congress Leader Accuses Shimla Police of Abduction Attempt

Former Congress Leader Accuses Shimla Police of Abduction Attempt

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

A former Congress leader from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district has accused the Shimla Police of attempting to abduct him, alleging it was directed by high-ranking officials in the state government after he was stopped for traffic violations.

Jharkhand Mother Accused of Strangling Daughter, Initially Claimed Abduction

Jharkhand Mother Accused of Strangling Daughter, Initially Claimed Abduction

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

A four-year-old girl was allegedly strangled to death by her mother in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharswan district. The mother has been arrested and remanded to judicial custody after the father filed a complaint. The woman initially claimed her daughter was abducted, but police investigation revealed the truth.

Yasin Malik named main accused in 1990 nurse Sarla Bhat's murder

Yasin Malik named main accused in 1990 nurse Sarla Bhat's murder

Rediff.com19 hours ago

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) has filed a comprehensive chargesheet against banned JKLF chief Yasin Malik and four accomplices for the 1990 kidnapping and brutal killing of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat, marking a "historic milestone" in addressing legacy terror crimes.

Pakistani Policeman Killed After Abduction in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistani Policeman Killed After Abduction in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

A Pakistani policeman, Shah Munir, was found dead in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province after being abducted by militants. The incident raises concerns about the security situation in the Bajaur district, where several police personnel have been killed recently.

Journalist Attempts Self-Immolation At Police Station

Journalist Attempts Self-Immolation At Police Station

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

A man claiming to be a journalist attempted self-immolation at a police station in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, alleging police inaction after he was allegedly abducted, assaulted, and robbed. Police intervened and stopped the attempt, and an investigation is now underway.

Accused in Sultanpur Girl Abduction Case Sent to Jail

Accused in Sultanpur Girl Abduction Case Sent to Jail

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A man has been arrested in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the alleged abduction of a 14-year-old girl. The accused, Suraj Saroj, has been sent to jail after being apprehended by police.

Five-year-old rescued after abduction from Prayagraj village

Five-year-old rescued after abduction from Prayagraj village

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A five-year-old boy, Prateek, who was allegedly abducted from a village in Prayagraj district, has been rescued from Varanasi after a day-long search, police said.

Police File 819-Page Chargesheet In Sulur Child Murder

Police File 819-Page Chargesheet In Sulur Child Murder

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Police in Coimbatore have filed an 819-page chargesheet against two men, K Karthi and R Mohan, in connection with the abduction, sexual assault, and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Sulur. The investigation was completed in a record 18 days, relying on scientific evidence and eyewitness testimonies, and the prosecution expects an expedited trial.

Five-Year-Old Boy Allegedly Abducted in Prayagraj Village

Five-Year-Old Boy Allegedly Abducted in Prayagraj Village

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Police in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, are investigating the alleged abduction of a five-year-old boy from outside his home in Sarai Kalan village. Eight police teams have been formed to locate the child and apprehend the suspects.

Delhi Police Nab Five for Dating App Abduction and Robbery

Delhi Police Nab Five for Dating App Abduction and Robbery

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested five individuals for allegedly abducting and robbing a man after luring him through a dating application in the Kalkaji area. The victim was assaulted, forced to transfer money, and later abandoned.