Police in Bareilly have uncovered a sophisticated child trafficking ring, allegedly kingpinned by a nurse, that targeted vulnerable women and arranged illegal sales of newborns. The racket was exposed after the abduction of a toddler, leading to multiple arrests and the identification of a wider network involving fake medical practitioners and links to private hospitals and IVF centres.
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.
Abduction remains the most common motive, accounting for more than half of kidnapping cases, followed by abduction of women for marriage.
A real estate businessman was allegedly kidnapped near Bengaluru after his car was ambushed and he was sprayed with a substance. Police are investigating the abduction and searching for the perpetrators.
A 15-year-old girl from West Bengal, allegedly abducted and trafficked to Greater Noida, was rescued in a joint operation. The accused has been arrested.
Security forces used tear gas to disperse protestors blocking National Highway 202 in Manipur's Ukhrul district. The protest was triggered by allegations that Naga groups were holding 14 community members hostage. The disruption affected the movement of essential supplies and security forces.
A 43-year-old man has been arrested under the POCSO Act in Tiruchirapalli after a 14-year-old girl was found unconscious following an alleged abduction and sexual assault. The incident has sparked protests and drawn sharp criticism from DMK MP Kanimozhi regarding the state's law and order situation and women's safety.
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Two suspects have been arrested and remanded in custody in connection with the abduction, sexual assault, and murder of a ten-year-old girl in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. The prime suspect, K Karthik, and his friend Mohan were apprehended within 24 hours of the crime being reported.
Delhi Police successfully cracked a revenge murder case by identifying the victim through his tattoos, despite severe facial mutilation. Three accused, who had evaded arrest across multiple states for over six weeks, were apprehended. The murder was planned to avenge an earlier assault on one of the accused's brothers.
Satluj is a chilling reminder of what happens when a state is allowed to become judge, jury and executioner, asserts Sreeju Sudhakaran.
A special POCSO court in Nuh has sentenced Abbas to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 17,000 for the kidnapping and murder of a seven-year-old girl. The case involved the abduction of the girl from outside her home, a missing person's complaint, and the subsequent discovery of her body after the accused's arrest.
The BJP in Himachal Pradesh has demanded a thorough probe into the detention of a Delhi Police team and alleged misuse of the chief minister's office after a standoff between the two police forces.
Police in Uttar Pradesh have busted an inter-state gang involved in abducting and illegally selling infants, rescuing a nine-month-old child and arresting nine accused.
Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam announced the deployment of two CoBRA battalions to improve law and order, following the discovery of six Naga civilians' bodies and the release of 14 Kuki individuals. Both the Home Minister and Chief Minister have pledged to bring perpetrators of violence to justice and urged public cooperation for peace.
Diljit Dosanjh's film 'Satluj', based on human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, has been made unavailable on ZEE5 in India just two days after its release, following a prolonged censorship battle.
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Police in Jharkhand's Khunti district rescued a tribal man who was abducted for ransom. Six accused have been arrested and taken into judicial custody. The victim was rescued on April 29, and the investigation is ongoing.
'Propaganda films that the BJP makes, whether it's The Kerala Story or others, are shown wherever elections occur as part of their propaganda. But real-time human rights violations... If such things don't come on a public platform, how will correction occur?'
An Army personnel is among four people arrested for allegedly honey-trapping, abducting and robbing a 72-year-old chartered accountant in Delhi.
A volleyball player from Rajasthan was allegedly abducted and beaten to death by the family of a minor girl with whom he was in a relationship, officials said on Saturday.
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A local journalist has been taken into custody and a police constable's role is also under investigation in connection with the alleged abduction and gang rape of a 14-year-old girl in Kanpur's Sachendi area, officials said on Wednesday amid allegations of police apathy by the victim's family.
An 18-year-old man was allegedly abducted and murdered by a group of men over a mobile phone in a village in Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan, police said on Saturday. The body of Mankush Meena was found early Saturday morning with injury marks.
Terrorists ambushed and killed four members of a local peace committee in northwest Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said. The attack occurred in Dera Ismail Khan District, with terrorists also abducting a member and seizing weapons. Security forces have launched a search operation.
A 24-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly abducting and molesting a minor girl after she rejected his marriage proposal. The victim was allegedly beaten, molested, and held captive after refusing the proposal.
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Security forces in Manipur have conducted extensive search operations in four violence-affected villages in Kangpokpi district, recovering a significant cache of arms and ammunition and destroying thirty illegal bunkers. Similar operations also took place in Churachandpur district. The proactive measures, overseen by the new DGP, aim to curb ethnic violence that has claimed over 260 lives since May 2023, receiving praise from former Chief Minister N Biren Singh.
Jharkhand Police have solved the murder case of 18-year-old Pramod Yadav in Chatra district, arresting two adults and a minor. The victim, who was reported missing, was found buried, and investigations revealed he was killed by friends over a dispute involving illegal weapons.
A 42-year-old hardware shop owner, Sunil Chaudhary, was shot dead in Hathras after being taken from his home by three men. Police have registered a case, arrested one accused, and formed multiple teams to apprehend the others involved in the murder.
The body of a 10-year-old girl, who was sexually assaulted and murdered near Sulur, has been handed over to her father amidst allegations from the mother that the cremation occurred without her consent, revealing a domestic dispute.
Delhi Police arrested four men and apprehended two juveniles for allegedly abducting and robbing a man on Urban Extension Road-II in Outer North Delhi. The accused committed the crime to fund their partying and lavish spending.
Jharkhand Police have announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for information regarding the whereabouts of an 18-month-old girl who went missing from her home in Khorha Colony, Ranchi. Police are investigating various leads, including the possibility of the child falling into a nearby drain, while the family claims to have received a ransom call.
Former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has criticised the BJP government in Rajasthan over the state's law and order situation, claiming it is 'on the ventilator'. He cited NCRB data indicating a high number of rape cases and alleged that victims are being pressured when seeking justice.
India recorded a 6% dip in overall crime in 2024, with 58.85 lakh cases registered compared to 62.41 lakh in 2023, according to the National Crime Records Bureau. Crime rates per lakh population also decreased, with Kerala, Puducherry, and West Bengal leading in solving crimes. While some crimes like those against women and SC/STs saw declines, cybercrime and crimes against senior citizens increased.
The Allahabad High Court's Lucknow bench has expressed serious concern over the rising number of missing minor girls in the state capital, directing senior police officers to ensure effective monitoring and accountability in such cases. The court ordered a detailed report from the DCP (East) and sought explanations from the Police Commissioner, stressing the need for vigilance.
Police in Lucknow have arrested a property dealer and his accomplice for allegedly abducting a man, intoxicating him, and recording objectionable videos to blackmail him into giving up his land.
The headless body of a 36-year-old man, missing since May 18, was discovered in a field in Behda Assa village, Uttar Pradesh. Police have arrested one man in connection with the murder, and are searching for several of the victim's family members.
A married man and his parents have been booked for allegedly abducting a girl student from Kolkata, forcing her to convert to another religion, and then marrying her, a senior police officer said on Friday.
Delhi Police's Special Cell has arrested a wanted member of the Gogi gang in Sonipat, Haryana, after he evaded arrest for over a year in connection with an extortion case. Baljit, 39, was a proclaimed offender in a 2025 case registered in Rohini.