Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar has accused the Aam Aadmi Party of orchestrating attacks on BJP offices in the state, demanding action against those responsible and warning against creating 'Bengal-like conditions' in Punjab.
A man was beaten to death and another critically injured by a mob for allegedly sexually assaulting two women on the outskirts of the city on Thursday, following which Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi asked the police to ensure no repeat of such incidents in future.
A 21-year-old man was killed and his friend injured after a Delhi Police head constable allegedly opened fire following a casteist altercation in Jaffarpur Kalan village.
Police in Odisha have made a fifth arrest in connection with the lynching of a man accused of attempted sexual assault. The victims, however, are requesting the release of those arrested, claiming they saved their lives.
Six more people have been arrested in connection with the lynching of a GRP constable in Odisha's Khurda district, bringing the total number of arrests to 11. The constable was accused of attempting to rape a woman, and his father alleges police involvement in the assault.
Two brothers have been arrested in Jharkhand's Palamau district for allegedly assaulting a 60-year-old woman on suspicion of witchcraft. The accused confessed to the crime after one of their cows died, leading them to suspect the woman.
Mumbai police are investigating three separate incidents of fatal assaults that occurred within 48 hours, resulting in the deaths of three individuals in Dadar, Matunga, and Kherwadi.
Delhi Police sealed the office of news agency UNI following a high court order, leading to allegations of media suppression and manhandling of staff.
A nine-year-old girl was fatally attacked by stray dogs in Rajasthan's Bundi district while going to the fields near her village. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited the family and provided compensation, while directing authorities to take preventive measures.
BJP corporators in Jalna clashed over the passing of a development contract, leading to a police case being registered in connection with the violence.
Delhi police have arrested three individuals, including a minor, in connection with the assault of a family and the vandalisation of their car in Sangam Vihar following a road rage incident.
Two juveniles have been apprehended for allegedly stabbing a 16-year-old boy to death in north Delhi's Sadar Bazar over previous enmity.
Suvendu Adhikari's personal assistant, Chandranath Rath, was shot dead in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. The incident has heightened political tensions in the state.
Police in Beed, Maharashtra, arrested a wanted gang leader, Ashish Shayamrao Athawale, after he allegedly opened fire inside a beer shop. Athawale, who was wanted under MCOCA, was apprehended after a chase through the city.
A 70-year-old man accused of a brutal robbery and extortion attempt in Delhi's Dwarka, during which he allegedly chopped off both thumbs of an event manager, has been arrested after evading capture for nearly six years.
Opposition parties in Odisha, including the BJD and Congress, have criticised the ruling BJP for failing to maintain law and order after a violent attack in Puri district. The incident, captured in a viral video, has sparked concerns about public safety and governance in the state.
A 20-year-old college student has alleged that a man molested and attempted to rape her during a party in Bengaluru, and later he and his associates assaulted her friends and threatened them with dire consequences, the police said on Thursday.
A BJP councillor in North Tripura died by suicide after allegedly being threatened and humiliated following the party's bypoll victory. Police are investigating the incident after a complaint was filed by the councillor's wife.
A murder accused out on bail was killed in broad daylight in Kollam, Kerala, by a group armed with weapons. The victim, Aluva Atul, was attacked after leaving a police station.
Sultanganj Nagar Parishad chairman Rajkumar, who was shot in his office in Bhagalpur district on April 28, has died in a Patna hospital. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has expressed grief and ordered a speedy trial.
A court in Thane, Maharashtra, sentenced a man to life imprisonment for murdering his wife with a hammer in front of their children, relying on his daughter's testimony.
A government functionary, serving as an Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to a Maharashtra cabinet minister, has been booked for allegedly attempting to murder his wife and assaulting their son at their Pune residence.
Police in West Bengal have arrested three individuals from Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. The arrests follow an investigation involving digital clues and interstate links.
West Bengal Police are investigating the murder of a close aide to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, Chandranath Rath, who was shot dead in North 24 Parganas district. The police are examining CCTV footage, have formed multiple teams to trace the assailants, and are probing whether contract killers were involved.
Three people were allegedly killed and several others injured in an ambush by suspected militants in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Wednesday, police said.
West Bengal Police have arrested three individuals from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to Suvendu Adhikari. The arrests followed leads from a UPI transaction made at a toll plaza.
A BJP and a Trinamool Congress worker were killed in separate incidents of post-poll violence in West Bengal on Tuesday, police said.
BJD chief Naveen Patnaik has called for Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's intervention to restore law and order after an attack on the residence of senior BJD leader Pratap Jena. The incident has sparked a political row, with allegations of internal conflict within the BJD.
A Pakistani terrorist, tasked with executing attacks for Lashkar-e-Taiba in Jammu and Kashmir, surprisingly paused his mission to fulfil a personal desire: undergoing a hair transplant in Srinagar.
Based on the woman's statement, a first information report (FIR) has been registered and an investigation has been launched into the matter.
A nine-year-old girl was fatally attacked by stray dogs in Rajasthan's Bundi district while defecating in a field. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited the family and provided compensation, while directing authorities to take preventive measures.
A personal assistant to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari was shot dead in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district, triggering political tensions and a police investigation.
The West Bengal government has further scaled down security arrangements for several political leaders, former officials, and other prominent individuals after a review of threat perceptions.
A notorious history-sheeter, Thoppai Ganesan, with over 30 criminal cases, including five murders, was killed in a police encounter in Chennai's Madhavaram area.
A 48-year-old man, Shashi Ranjan Mishra, jailed for allegedly murdering his 11-year-old twin daughters, attempted suicide inside the district jail in Kanpur by slitting his throat with a sharpened steel plate. He is now stable and an inquiry has been ordered into the incident.
The CBI has registered an FIR in the alleged murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, taking over the investigation from the state police following a request from the state government.
The CBI has taken over the investigation into the murder of Chandranath Rath, an aide to West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to probe the killing, which occurred shortly after the BJP's victory in the assembly elections.
A senior BJP leader has dismissed West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's court appearance as a political gimmick, accusing her of seeking public attention after her party's electoral defeat. Banerjee appeared in court regarding alleged post-poll violence.
A prominent cleric, Sheikh-ul-Hadith Maulana Muhammad Idrees, was shot dead in a targeted attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The assassination has sparked protests and condemnation from political leaders.
A villager died and several police officers were injured after a mob attacked a police team in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, who were attempting to arrest a wanted man.
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