News for 'assault'

Kerala Man Dies After Alleged Assault Following Bar Fight

Kerala Man Dies After Alleged Assault Following Bar Fight

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A 30-year-old man died after allegedly being assaulted following a brawl at a bar in Ezhupunna, Kerala. Police have taken five people into custody and are investigating the incident.

Mamata questions security lapse after attack on Abhishek

Mamata questions security lapse after attack on Abhishek

Rediff.com3 days ago

Mamata Banerjee has expressed shock over the attack on her nephew and party MP Abhishek Banerjee, raising questions about security arrangements and his subsequent treatment at a hospital. She alleged that there was pressure on doctors regarding his treatment and that the incident could have had fatal consequences.

Six Arrested After Gym Argument Turns Violent

Six Arrested After Gym Argument Turns Violent

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Six men have been arrested in Bengaluru after a WhatsApp group argument related to a gym escalated into a violent attack on a part-time gym trainer.

Nihang Sikhs assault toll booth employee in MP over payment dispute

Nihang Sikhs assault toll booth employee in MP over payment dispute

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

A group of Nihang Sikhs are accused of assaulting a toll booth employee in Seoni, Madhya Pradesh, after a disagreement over toll payment. Police have registered a case against five individuals following the incident.

Seven Dalits Injured In Tamil Nadu Attack

Seven Dalits Injured In Tamil Nadu Attack

Rediff.com4 days ago

Seven Dalits were injured in Tenkasi and Tirunelveli districts of Tamil Nadu after being attacked by a masked gang. Political leaders have condemned the violence and called for immediate action.

Delhi Man Shot After Allegedly Trying To Snatch Police Pistol

Delhi Man Shot After Allegedly Trying To Snatch Police Pistol

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 26-year-old man was shot in the leg by police in Dwarka, Delhi, after allegedly attempting to snatch an officer's service pistol while evading arrest following a carjacking incident.

UP Woman And Daughter Thrashed In Property Dispute

UP Woman And Daughter Thrashed In Property Dispute

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A woman and her daughter were brutally attacked with sticks in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, over a property dispute. Police have arrested two individuals and are searching for the remaining suspects.

Undertrial Prisoner Attacked In Delhi Jail

Undertrial Prisoner Attacked In Delhi Jail

Rediff.com18 May 2026

An undertrial prisoner in Delhi's Mandoli Jail was allegedly attacked by three fellow inmates with a sharp object inside a punishment cell, leading to a police investigation.

Karnataka Land Dispute: 12 Accused In Six Murders

Karnataka Land Dispute: 12 Accused In Six Murders

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police have named 12 individuals in connection with the murder of six people, including four members of a family, stemming from a land dispute in Vijayapura district, Karnataka. The incident involved a long-standing disagreement over agricultural land, leading to a violent confrontation with deadly weapons.

Man And Sons Arrested For Attacking Railway Constable In Thane

Man And Sons Arrested For Attacking Railway Constable In Thane

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A 57-year-old man and his two sons were arrested for allegedly beating up a Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable at Kalyan station in Thane district after he intervened in a dispute.

Job Promise Turns Sour: Three Booked for Alleged Cheating and Assault in Bhadohi

Job Promise Turns Sour: Three Booked for Alleged Cheating and Assault in Bhadohi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

Three individuals, including the brother of a former BSP district president, have been booked in Bhadohi for allegedly defrauding a man with promises of a government job and subsequently threatening him.

Case Filed Against 'Advocates' For Threatening Delhi Police Officer

Case Filed Against 'Advocates' For Threatening Delhi Police Officer

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have registered a case against several individuals claiming to be advocates for allegedly threatening a police officer and obstructing him from duty inside Shakarpur police station.

Road Rage Incident in Bengaluru: Auto Drivers Allegedly Assault Car Driver After Chase

Road Rage Incident in Bengaluru: Auto Drivers Allegedly Assault Car Driver After Chase

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A car driver in Bengaluru was allegedly chased and assaulted by two autorickshaw drivers after a minor road incident. The victim has filed a complaint and expressed his intention to leave the city due to the traumatic experience.

Court Refuses to Discharge Mumbai Mayor in School Teacher Assault Case

Court Refuses to Discharge Mumbai Mayor in School Teacher Assault Case

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

A Mumbai court has rejected the discharge plea of Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde in a 2016 case involving the alleged assault of two school teachers. The court cited victim statements and witness testimonies as sufficient grounds to proceed with framing charges against her.

Rajasthan Minister Booked For Abusing, Threatening Police

Rajasthan Minister Booked For Abusing, Threatening Police

Rediff.com6 days ago

Rajasthan's Minister of State for Cooperation, Gautam Kumar Dak, has been booked for allegedly verbally abusing and threatening police officers in public. An audio clip purportedly capturing the incident circulated online, leading to the registration of an FIR against the minister.

Palghar Man Gets Life for 'Heinous' Sexual Assault on 6-Year-Old

Palghar Man Gets Life for 'Heinous' Sexual Assault on 6-Year-Old

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

A special POCSO court in Thane sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the sexual assault of a six-year-old girl in Palghar district, Maharashtra, in 2018, deeming the crime 'heinous'.

Delhi Police Investigates Officer Over Alleged Assault on Shopkeeper

Delhi Police Investigates Officer Over Alleged Assault on Shopkeeper

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

A woman sub-inspector with the Delhi Police is under investigation after allegedly slapping a 78-year-old shopkeeper during a parking dispute in Rohini, northwest Delhi.

12 Arrested In Connection With Karnataka Land Dispute Murders

12 Arrested In Connection With Karnataka Land Dispute Murders

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Vijayapura, Karnataka, have arrested 12 people following a violent clash over a land dispute that resulted in the murder of six people, including four members of a family.

Vegetable Vendor Beaten To Death Over Rs 10 Dispute In Haryana

Vegetable Vendor Beaten To Death Over Rs 10 Dispute In Haryana

Rediff.com7 days ago

A vegetable vendor in Haryana's Karnal was beaten to death, and his daughter injured, after a dispute over Rs 10 escalated into a violent attack.

10-yr-old raped, brutally killed in TN; CM Vijay vows action

10-yr-old raped, brutally killed in TN; CM Vijay vows action

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Political leaders in Tamil Nadu, including TTV Dhinakaran and Anbumani Ramadoss, have strongly condemned the abduction and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Coimbatore district. Two people have been reportedly arrested in connection with the incident.

Two Assaulted in Jharkhand Amid Childlifting Rumours

Two Assaulted in Jharkhand Amid Childlifting Rumours

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Two individuals were allegedly assaulted in Jharkhand's Deoghar and Koderma districts following rumours of childlifting. Authorities have launched an awareness campaign to combat the spread of misinformation and prevent further incidents.

Woman Killed In Tiger Attack Near Madhya Pradesh Reserve

Woman Killed In Tiger Attack Near Madhya Pradesh Reserve

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A tiger strayed into a residential area near Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, resulting in one death and four injuries. The incident sparked protests and accusations of negligence against forest officials.

Man On The Run After Allegedly Killing Wife In Mathura

Man On The Run After Allegedly Killing Wife In Mathura

Rediff.com7 days ago

A man in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, is accused of murdering his wife following frequent arguments and domestic violence. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect, who is currently absconding.

Parents Testify In Pune Court Over Daughter's Murder

Parents Testify In Pune Court Over Daughter's Murder

Rediff.com5 days ago

The parents of a three-and-a-half-year-old girl, who was sexually assaulted and murdered, testified in a special court in Pune. The trial of the accused, Bhimrao Prabhakar Kamble, has begun, and the prosecution intends to examine 82 witnesses. The court has ordered a day-to-day hearing to ensure speedy justice.

Missing girl found buried in wheat field; sexual assault suspected

Missing girl found buried in wheat field; sexual assault suspected

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

An 11-year-old girl was found dead in a wheat field in Kanpur, India, with signs of sexual assault, leading to a police investigation and the detention of a neighbour.

Police Hunt Akali Dal Leader Over Police Station Incident

Police Hunt Akali Dal Leader Over Police Station Incident

Rediff.com2 days ago

Punjab Police have formed teams to arrest Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia and others for allegedly creating a disturbance at Majitha police station and attempting to free a detainee. Police are conducting searches, while the Akali Dal claims political vendetta.

Two Arrested In UP For Violating Externment Orders

Two Arrested In UP For Violating Externment Orders

Rediff.com6 days ago

Two criminals were arrested in Lucknow for violating district externment orders. They had allegedly returned to meet their families, one to celebrate Eid al-Adha. The arrests were made during a late-night checking drive by Mohanlalganj police.

Man held after jail guard assault and firecracker display in Thane

Man held after jail guard assault and firecracker display in Thane

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

A man has been arrested in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly bursting firecrackers outside a district jail and assaulting a constable who tried to intervene. Police are searching for two other suspects involved in the incident, which occurred during a celebration of the release of one of the men on bail.

Delhi Police Arrest Man, Apprehend Juvenile In Murder Case

Delhi Police Arrest Man, Apprehend Juvenile In Murder Case

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old in the Anand Parbat area. The arrest was made following an investigation into an assault reported near Ramjas Park, where the victim was found unconscious and later declared dead.

UP Woman Claims Assault by Husband, In-Laws Over Empty Gas Cylinder

UP Woman Claims Assault by Husband, In-Laws Over Empty Gas Cylinder

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

A woman in Uttar Pradesh, India, has accused her husband and in-laws of assault following a dispute over a shortage of cooking gas cylinders.

Seven Dalits Injured In Attack In Tamil Nadu's Tenkasi District

Seven Dalits Injured In Attack In Tamil Nadu's Tenkasi District

Rediff.com4 days ago

Seven Dalits were injured in an alleged attack by a gang in Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

Kerala women lured with modelling promises; drugged, raped abroad

Kerala women lured with modelling promises; drugged, raped abroad

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Two women were arrested on Monday, while another had been apprehended a few days earlier following complaints by the affected persons, they added.

Six Arrested After Gym Argument Turns Violent

Six Arrested After Gym Argument Turns Violent

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Six men have been arrested in Bengaluru after a WhatsApp group argument related to a gym escalated into a violent attack on a part-time gym trainer.

4 minors arrested in Delhi for assaulting Manipuri woman

4 minors arrested in Delhi for assaulting Manipuri woman

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

This incident follows a recent arrest of a couple in Malviya Nagar for racial slurs against women from Arunachal Pradesh, highlighting concerns about discrimination.

Man Arrested For Stabbing Teen Over Relationship With Sister

Man Arrested For Stabbing Teen Over Relationship With Sister

Rediff.com5 days ago

A man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly stabbing a juvenile multiple times due to the victim's relationship with the man's sister. The incident occurred in Meera Bagh, where the victim was left for dead in a drain.

Woman Killed In Tiger Attack Near Bandhavgarh Reserve

Woman Killed In Tiger Attack Near Bandhavgarh Reserve

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A tiger strayed into a residential area near the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, killing a woman and injuring four others. The incident sparked protests by villagers who accused forest officials of negligence.

Woman Killed In Tiger Attack Near Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Woman Killed In Tiger Attack Near Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A tiger strayed into a residential area near the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, killing a woman and injuring four others. The incident sparked protests by villagers who accused forest officials of negligence.

Couple Arrested After Toddler Dies From Suspected Abuse In Kerala

Couple Arrested After Toddler Dies From Suspected Abuse In Kerala

Rediff.com3 days ago

A woman and her live-in partner have been arrested in Thiruvananthapuram in connection with the death of her one-and-a-half-year-old son, with allegations of abuse surfacing against the male accused.

HC acquits Asaram of gangrape charges, upholds life term

HC acquits Asaram of gangrape charges, upholds life term

Rediff.com7 days ago

The court directed Asaram to surrender in view of the conviction. He is currently out on temporary bail, which was extended by seven days on Monday.

Odisha Man Arrested For Allegedly Killing Mother After Alcohol-Related Argument

Odisha Man Arrested For Allegedly Killing Mother After Alcohol-Related Argument

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A man in Odisha's Kendrapara district was arrested for allegedly killing his 70-year-old mother after an argument stemming from his alcohol addiction.