News for 'assault'

Man Dies After Fall; Family Alleges Police Misconduct

Man Dies After Fall; Family Alleges Police Misconduct

Rediff.com3 days ago

A young man in Indore died after falling from a building, with his family alleging police misconduct. Police deny the allegations and are investigating the death.

MP teen gives birth in school washroom during board exam

MP teen gives birth in school washroom during board exam

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A 17-year-old girl gave birth in a school washroom during her Class 10 board exam in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, leading to the discovery of a sexual assault case. The girl alleges she was assaulted by a boy she met at a dance program.

National shooting coach booked under POCSO Act for assaulting minor

National shooting coach booked under POCSO Act for assaulting minor

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

A prominent member of India's shooting coaching staff, Ankush Bhardwaj, has been accused of sexual harassment by a minor shooter.

Two CAs Arrested in Cyber Fraud Money Laundering Case

Two CAs Arrested in Cyber Fraud Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

Two chartered accountants have been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a money laundering case linked to a cyber fraud involving Rs 641 crore.

Teen stabs tutor for sexually assaulting minor friend, held

Teen stabs tutor for sexually assaulting minor friend, held

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

An 18-year-old youth has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a tutor who had been sexually assaulting his 14-year-old friend for the past six months, police said on Tuesday.

UP Farmer Dies After Dispute Over Speeding Motorbike

UP Farmer Dies After Dispute Over Speeding Motorbike

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 35-year-old farmer in Uttar Pradesh was allegedly lynched after asking a biker to slow down near his fields during Holi celebrations. Six people have been arrested in connection with the incident.

Kerala Police Officials Suspended After Custodial Torture Allegations

Kerala Police Officials Suspended After Custodial Torture Allegations

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Four police officials in Kerala have been suspended following allegations of custodial torture of two suspects in a motorcycle theft case. An inquiry revealed that arrest procedures were not properly followed.

Father Arrested in Delhi After 10 Years on the Run in Daughter's Murder Case

Father Arrested in Delhi After 10 Years on the Run in Daughter's Murder Case

Rediff.com23 hours ago

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.

MP Student Delivers Baby During Class 10 Exam; POCSO Act Invoked

MP Student Delivers Baby During Class 10 Exam; POCSO Act Invoked

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A 17-year-old student gave birth to a premature baby boy in a school washroom during a Class 10 board examination in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district, leading to a police investigation under the POCSO Act.

Undertrial Prisoner Dies After Being Found Unconscious in Mandoli Jail

Undertrial Prisoner Dies After Being Found Unconscious in Mandoli Jail

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A 35-year-old undertrial prisoner, Azad, died at GTB Hospital in Delhi after being found unconscious in Mandoli Jail. His family alleges he was assaulted, prompting an investigation.

Fugitive in 2017 Murder Case Apprehended After Nine Years

Fugitive in 2017 Murder Case Apprehended After Nine Years

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man who had been absconding for nearly nine years in connection with a 2017 murder case was arrested by Mangaluru crime branch police in Bengaluru.

Man Dies After Holi Dispute in Bhiwandi

Man Dies After Holi Dispute in Bhiwandi

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 44-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death with a wooden board after intervening in a dispute during Holi celebrations in Bhiwandi, Thane district.

Kerala Minister's Infidelity Allegations Put Ruling LDF on Defensive

Kerala Minister's Infidelity Allegations Put Ruling LDF on Defensive

Rediff.com14 minutes ago

The ruling LDF in Kerala faces criticism after infidelity allegations against Transport Minister K B Ganesh Kumar surfaced, with the opposition UDF questioning the government's response and commitment to women's safety.

Woman Beaten to Death in Kasganj, UP

Woman Beaten to Death in Kasganj, UP

Rediff.com3 days ago

A woman was fatally assaulted in her home in Uttar Pradesh by her brother-in-law and other family members while her young son witnessed the attack.

Bengaluru Teacher Faces Charges for Allegedly Hitting Student

Bengaluru Teacher Faces Charges for Allegedly Hitting Student

Rediff.com1 days ago

A school teacher in Bengaluru has been booked for allegedly assaulting a class two student for failing to answer a maths question. The incident occurred at a private school, and the parent filed a complaint with the police. The teacher has been called in for questioning and has apologised to the parents.

Man Held After Shooting Over Love Marriage Row

Man Held After Shooting Over Love Marriage Row

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 52-year-old man has been arrested in Maharashtra for allegedly shooting at a grocer's father over a dispute related to his son's love marriage.

Two Arrested in Kerala Migrant Worker Murder

Two Arrested in Kerala Migrant Worker Murder

Rediff.com7 days ago

Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of a migrant worker in Kottachira, near Kuruppampady, Kerala. The victim, Pratap Chandra Barman, was allegedly assaulted following a quarrel.

Bengaluru Man Arrested for Alleged Murder of Uncle

Bengaluru Man Arrested for Alleged Murder of Uncle

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly murdering his uncle following a dispute over vacating a house. The accused attempted to pass off the death as accidental.

Six Injured in Ajmer Land Dispute Clash

Six Injured in Ajmer Land Dispute Clash

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A violent clash between two groups of the same family over a land dispute in Ajmer, Rajasthan, resulted in six injuries. The incident occurred in Ramnagar Dayanand Colony, with the injured receiving treatment at Jawaharlal Nehru Hospital.

Four Held in Navi Mumbai for Man's Death Over Theft Suspicion

Four Held in Navi Mumbai for Man's Death Over Theft Suspicion

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Navi Mumbai police have arrested four individuals for allegedly killing a 31-year-old man suspected of theft. The victim, Sandeep Vishwakarma, was reported missing and later found dead with injuries sustained from an assault.

Delhi woman hides overnight in U'khand forest to escape rape bid

Delhi woman hides overnight in U'khand forest to escape rape bid

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Delhi woman's solo trip turned into a nightmare as she escaped an alleged rape attempt by a taxi driver in Uttarakhand, leading to his arrest and a renewed focus on tourist safety.

Man Dies After Holi Clash in Delhi's Uttam Nagar

Man Dies After Holi Clash in Delhi's Uttam Nagar

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 26-year-old man died following a clash between two families in Delhi's Uttam Nagar during Holi celebrations, reportedly triggered by a water balloon incident.

Ranchi: 12 Arrested in Land Dispute Clash

Ranchi: 12 Arrested in Land Dispute Clash

Rediff.com7 days ago

Police in Ranchi have arrested 12 people following a violent clash between two groups over a land dispute. Arms and ammunition were seized during the arrests.

Muslim man beaten for offering namaz near temple in U'khand

Muslim man beaten for offering namaz near temple in U'khand

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

An elderly Muslim man was allegedly assaulted and forced to chant religious slogans after offering namaz near a temple in Rudrapur, Uttarakhand, raising concerns about communal harmony and prompting a police investigation.

Indian Army Hero Tyson Is Recovering Well

Indian Army Hero Tyson Is Recovering Well

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Indian Army's White Knight Corps assault dog 'Tyson' is recovering well after taking the first bullet during Operation Trashi-1.

History-Sheeter Detained Under MPDA Act in Latur

History-Sheeter Detained Under MPDA Act in Latur

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

A history-sheeter with 15 cases against him has been detained under the Maharashtra Prevention of Dangerous Activities (MPDA) Act for one year in Latur.

Meet Indian Army dog 'Tyson' who took 1st bullet in J-K

Meet Indian Army dog 'Tyson' who took 1st bullet in J-K

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Army dog 'Tyson' is recovering after bravely taking a bullet during Operation Trashi-I in Kishtwar, contributing to the successful elimination of Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists and highlighting the crucial role of canine soldiers in counter-terrorism efforts.

Children Found Dead, Mother Dies in Suspected Suicide After Dowry Harassment Allegations

Children Found Dead, Mother Dies in Suspected Suicide After Dowry Harassment Allegations

Rediff.com7 days ago

Three children were found dead in a water tank at their home in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, while their mother died in a suspected suicide at Bharatpur railway station. Police are investigating possible links to domestic discord and dowry harassment.

Contractor Arrested for Allegedly Killing Labourers Over Unpaid Wages in Mathura

Contractor Arrested for Allegedly Killing Labourers Over Unpaid Wages in Mathura

Rediff.com3 days ago

A contractor in Mathura has been arrested for allegedly killing two labourers after they demanded their pending wages. The incident sparked protests and tension in the village.

'You will lose son too': Deceased Bihar NEET aspirant's family gets threat

'You will lose son too': Deceased Bihar NEET aspirant's family gets threat

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

The family of a NEET aspirant in Bihar, whose death after alleged sexual assault is being probed by the CBI, has claimed they received a threat that their son would meet the same fate as their deceased daughter.

Girl Rescued After Fleeing Odisha School Over Harassment Claims

Girl Rescued After Fleeing Odisha School Over Harassment Claims

Rediff.com2 days ago

Odisha Police rescued a girl from a central government-run residential school in Bhadrak district after she ran away following alleged sexual harassment by a teacher. The class 7 student escaped by scaling the boundary wall and sought refuge in a nearby village.

Nagpur Grandmother Allegedly Scalds Grandson with Boiling Water

Nagpur Grandmother Allegedly Scalds Grandson with Boiling Water

Rediff.com4 days ago

A grandmother in Nagpur is accused of pouring boiling water on her four-year-old grandson after he accidentally sprayed her with paint, causing severe burns.

Lawyer Critically Injured in Shooting Linked to Land Feud

Lawyer Critically Injured in Shooting Linked to Land Feud

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 32-year-old lawyer was critically injured after being shot in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly due to a long-standing land dispute with relatives. Police are investigating the incident.

Complainant in Swami Avimukteswaranand case attacked on train

Complainant in Swami Avimukteswaranand case attacked on train

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Ashutosh Brahmachari, who accused Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati of sexual exploitation, was attacked on a train in Prayagraj; police are investigating.

T20 World Cup: 'Let the bat talk': Yuvraj on Abhishek's 55

T20 World Cup: 'Let the bat talk': Yuvraj on Abhishek's 55

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Yuvraj Singh praises Abhishek Sharma's crucial half-century against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup, highlighting the importance of letting the bat do the talking after a lean patch.

Burnt Body of Young Woman Found in Jharkhand Forest

Burnt Body of Young Woman Found in Jharkhand Forest

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police discovered the burnt body of a young woman in the Bankata forest of East Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, near the Odisha border. Investigations are underway to identify the victim and determine the circumstances of her death.

Man Gets Life Sentence for Murdering Security Guard in Thane

Man Gets Life Sentence for Murdering Security Guard in Thane

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 31-year-old man in Thane, Maharashtra, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a security guard following a dispute over a vulgar message. His brother was acquitted due to lack of evidence of shared intent.

No conspiracy by Dileep proved in actress assault case: Court

No conspiracy by Dileep proved in actress assault case: Court

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

The prosecution had 'miserably' failed to prove the conspiracy charge against Dileep in the sensational 2017 actress sexual assault case, a local court has observed while citing inconsistencies and lack of sufficient evidence against the Malayalam star.

Swami Avimukteshwaranand booked under POCSO Act

Swami Avimukteshwaranand booked under POCSO Act

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

The action was taken after a Prayagraj court directed that a case be registered on an application moved by Ashutosh Brahmachari Maharaj and others.

Man Killed in Jharkhand Goat Poisoning Dispute

Man Killed in Jharkhand Goat Poisoning Dispute

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 55-year-old man was allegedly killed and his two sons injured after an attack related to a dispute over the poisoning of goats in Jharkhand's Garhwa district.