News for 'attempt to murder'

Five Year Old Girl Murdered In Purnea, Bihar

Five Year Old Girl Murdered In Purnea, Bihar

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The body of a five-year-old girl was discovered with her throat slit in Bihar's Purnea district, according to officials. The incident occurred in the Amaur police station area, prompting an investigation.

Delhi Couple Arrested For Murder Of Retired RBI Staff

Delhi Couple Arrested For Murder Of Retired RBI Staff

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

A husband and wife have been arrested in Delhi for allegedly murdering a retired Reserve Bank of India employee after he refused to lend them money.

How A Police Dog Cracked A Thane Murder Case

How A Police Dog Cracked A Thane Murder Case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A police dog in Thane district, Maharashtra, played a crucial role in solving a murder case, leading to the arrest of a suspect with a criminal history from Mumbai.

Man Tries To Set Daughters Ablaze In Beed Over Family Feud

Man Tries To Set Daughters Ablaze In Beed Over Family Feud

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A man in Maharashtra's Beed district allegedly poured diesel over his two minor daughters and attempted to set them ablaze following a family dispute, according to police reports.

Suvendu suspends 3 senior IPS officers for mishandling RG Kar rape-murder probe

Suvendu suspends 3 senior IPS officers for mishandling RG Kar rape-murder probe

Rediff.com15 May 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has suspended three senior IPS officers for alleged mishandling and dereliction of duty during the initial investigation into the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case.

Wanted Man Killed In Violent Confrontation With Jalandhar Police

Wanted Man Killed In Violent Confrontation With Jalandhar Police

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A 22-year-old man, Lovepreet Singh alias Labha, wanted in an attempt to murder case, died from a gunshot wound during a violent confrontation with police in Jalandhar. Police had gone to arrest him when a scuffle ensued, involving his family and others who allegedly attacked the officers, leading to police firing.

Youth Stabbed By Co-Worker After Dispute In Delhi

Youth Stabbed By Co-Worker After Dispute In Delhi

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A 22-year-old youth was stabbed allegedly by his co-worker following a dispute in northeast Delhi's Harsh Vihar area, police said on Thursday. The incident took place on Wednesday evening near a paint factory in Pratap Nagar. The reasons behind the attack are yet to be ascertained, they said.

UP Sharpshooter with Bounty Wounded in Police Encounter

UP Sharpshooter with Bounty Wounded in Police Encounter

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

An alleged sharpshooter, Ashu alias Monty, carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 on his head, was injured in an encounter with Uttar Pradesh police in Moradabad. He is wanted in connection with attempted murder and extortion.

Elderly Woman Murdered For Jewellery In Pratapgarh

Elderly Woman Murdered For Jewellery In Pratapgarh

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

An elderly woman was allegedly murdered and her jewellery stolen by unidentified thieves in the Hathigavan area of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh.

Abhay Rana, Wanted For Extortion, Extradited From Portugal

Abhay Rana, Wanted For Extortion, Extradited From Portugal

Rediff.com9 May 2026

The CBI coordinated the extradition of Abhay Rana, wanted by Haryana Police for extortion, criminal intimidation, and attempt to murder, from Portugal.

'Psycho killer' poisons 8 men with borax powder, attends their funeral

'Psycho killer' poisons 8 men with borax powder, attends their funeral

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 46-year-old shopkeeper, Ram Sahay Jaiswal, has been arrested in Chhattisgarh's Balodabazar district for allegedly poisoning eight men with borax powder over four months, driven by revenge and grudges.

Hyderabad Police Hunt For Suspects In IPS Officer's Wife Murder

Hyderabad Police Hunt For Suspects In IPS Officer's Wife Murder

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Police in Hyderabad are investigating the murder of Tanuja, the wife of retired IPS officer Vinay Ranjan Ray. Investigators suspect the culprits, possibly Nepali nationals aided by a domestic worker, fled the city by train. Multiple teams are working to apprehend the suspects, and police have alerted forces in other states and the Sashastra Seema Bal.

Boy thrown into tandoor for eating rasgullas at UP wedding

Boy thrown into tandoor for eating rasgullas at UP wedding

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

An 11-year-old boy was allegedly thrown into a burning tandoor (clay oven) for eating rasgullas during a wedding ceremony in Basti district of Uttar Pradesh. The child sustained severe burns and is currently hospitalised.

UP man murders daughter, cuts body into 6 pieces in suspected honour killing

UP man murders daughter, cuts body into 6 pieces in suspected honour killing

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A man in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly murdering and dismembering his teenage daughter, motivated by suspicions of an interfaith relationship. Police investigations revealed the gruesome details of the crime, leading to the arrest of the father and two accomplices.

Punjab Police Arrests Two With Pistols In Bathinda

Punjab Police Arrests Two With Pistols In Bathinda

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Punjab Police arrested two individuals in Bathinda, seizing two country-made .32 bore pistols and five live cartridges. The accused are linked to a criminal network operated by a jailed gangster and have a history of involvement in serious crimes, including attempt to murder and Arms Act violations. Further investigation is underway to establish broader network connections.

'My son a scapegoat, he didn't push Ketan': Accused's father on Pune death

'My son a scapegoat, he didn't push Ketan': Accused's father on Pune death

Rediff.com6 days ago

As the investigation into the death of real estate businessman Ketan Vishal Agarwal continues to reveal shocking details, the family of one of the prime suspects has come forward claiming his innocence in the case.

Two Arrested, Injured In Police Encounter Over Bulandshahr Murders

Two Arrested, Injured In Police Encounter Over Bulandshahr Murders

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Two accused, each carrying a reward of Rs 50,000, were arrested after being injured in a police encounter in connection with the recent triple murder in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district.

Triple Murder Accused Killed In Bulandshahr Police Encounter

Triple Murder Accused Killed In Bulandshahr Police Encounter

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

An accused in a triple murder case was killed in a shootout with police in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. The accused, who had a bounty of Rs 50,000 on his head, was wanted for the murder of three youths during a birthday party. Two police personnel were injured in the encounter.

Bathinda Arrests Reveal Gangster Network Link

Bathinda Arrests Reveal Gangster Network Link

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Punjab Police arrested two individuals in Bathinda, seizing two country-made .32 bore pistols and five live cartridges. Preliminary investigation suggests the accused are linked to a criminal network operated by a jailed gangster in the Ferozepur region. One of the arrested, Kuldeep Singh, has a criminal background.

Suspended GRP constable lynched by mob over rape attempt in Odisha

Suspended GRP constable lynched by mob over rape attempt in Odisha

Rediff.com8 May 2026

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.

Karnataka Cong MLA disqualified after conviction in murder case

Karnataka Cong MLA disqualified after conviction in murder case

Rediff.com2 May 2026

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly has officially disqualified Congress MLA Vinay Kulakarni after his conviction in the 2016 murder of BJP leader Yogeshgouda Goudar. Kulkarni, currently serving a life sentence, is disqualified from the Assembly from the date of his conviction, April 15, 2026.

Thane History Sheeter Shoots at Youth Amidst Ongoing Feud

Thane History Sheeter Shoots at Youth Amidst Ongoing Feud

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A history sheeter allegedly opened fire at a youth in Thane city due to an old enmity. The youth escaped unhurt, and police are searching for the accused.

Arms Smuggling Attempt Foiled in Amritsar; Gangster Link Suspected

Arms Smuggling Attempt Foiled in Amritsar; Gangster Link Suspected

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Punjab Police in Amritsar foiled an arms smuggling attempt, recovering illegal weapons and linking the consignment to gangster Gurpreet Singh alias Goldy Dhillon.

Lawyer, Wife And Daughter Held In Employee Murder

Lawyer, Wife And Daughter Held In Employee Murder

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A lawyer in Pune, along with his wife and daughter, have been arrested in connection with the murder of his 32-year-old female employee. The victim's body was found in the lawyer's office, leading to the arrest and investigation of the family.

Push her from same fort if she's guilty: Siya Goyal's parents

Push her from same fort if she's guilty: Siya Goyal's parents

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police said Siya and Chetan first met during a Diwali party last year and later became close. Investigators claimed the two remained in regular contact over the past several months and allegedly discussed plans to kill Ketan.

I commited a crime, made a mistake, says Delhi murder accused

I commited a crime, made a mistake, says Delhi murder accused

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has remanded Rahul Meena, accused of murdering the daughter of a senior IRS officer, to four days of police custody. The accused admitted to committing a crime and a mistake, claiming he needed the deceased's fingerprints to open a locker.

Five Arrested In Bokaro Murder Case: Police Crack The Case

Five Arrested In Bokaro Murder Case: Police Crack The Case

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Police in Bokaro, Jharkhand, have arrested five individuals in connection with the murder of Baby Devi, whose body was discovered in the Jamuniya River. The suspects confessed to the crime, citing a prior dispute as the motive.

Randeep Bhati Gang Associate Arrested After Three Years On The Run

Randeep Bhati Gang Associate Arrested After Three Years On The Run

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Anuj Choudhari, an associate of the Randeep Bhati gang, who was wanted in a murder case and had been absconding for nearly three years. He was apprehended in Ghazipur with illegal weapons and a stolen scooter.

Pune Man Arrested For Daughter's Murder After Son Found Alive

Pune Man Arrested For Daughter's Murder After Son Found Alive

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A man in Pune has been arrested for allegedly strangling his three-year-old daughter and abandoning her body in a forested area. The incident came to light after his son was found alive by passersby.

Man Held For Murder After Body Found Under Kitchen Floor

Man Held For Murder After Body Found Under Kitchen Floor

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A man in Hyderabad has been arrested for allegedly murdering a woman in December 2025 and concealing her body under the kitchen floor of his rented house. The accused, a plumber, allegedly killed the labourer after an argument and hid the body before fleeing. The crime was discovered months later when the house owner found the decomposed body.

How Ahmedabad Police Solved A 34-Year-Old Murder Case

How Ahmedabad Police Solved A 34-Year-Old Murder Case

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Ahmedabad police have solved a 34-year-old murder case after exhuming skeletal remains from a house in Vatva. The victim's husband and his brother are suspected of murdering her in 1992 due to an extramarital affair. Family members' dreams and occult rituals led to the discovery.

Sultanpur Jail Inmate Allegedly Commits Suicide

Sultanpur Jail Inmate Allegedly Commits Suicide

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

An inmate at the Sultanpur district jail in Uttar Pradesh allegedly died by suicide, prompting an investigation.

Why London Synagogue Stabbing Is Being Treated As Terror

Why London Synagogue Stabbing Is Being Treated As Terror

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A stabbing incident near a synagogue in north-west London, which left two Jewish men injured, has been declared a terrorist incident by UK counter-terror police. A 45-year-old man is in custody as authorities investigate whether the Jewish community was deliberately targeted.

Gurugram Woman Accused of Strangling Daughter Before Suicide Attempt

Gurugram Woman Accused of Strangling Daughter Before Suicide Attempt

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A woman in Gurugram is accused of strangling her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter to death before attempting suicide. Police are investigating the incident.

Delhi Police Nabs Absconding Bawaria Gang Member

Delhi Police Nabs Absconding Bawaria Gang Member

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Jaiparkash alias Bittu, a proclaimed offender and active member of the notorious Bawaria gang, who had been absconding for years. He was wanted in multiple cases across several states, and his arrest followed a tip-off and technical surveillance.

Brothers Arrested In Delhi Over Hathras Journalist Murder

Brothers Arrested In Delhi Over Hathras Journalist Murder

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Two brothers, wanted in connection with the murder of a property dealer and journalist in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras, have been arrested in Delhi. The accused, carrying rewards on their heads, were apprehended following a tip-off.

Woman Murders Nephew To Frame Husband's Lover In Latur

Woman Murders Nephew To Frame Husband's Lover In Latur

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A woman in Latur, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly murdering her seven-year-old nephew in an attempt to frame her husband's lover. Police investigations revealed the motive behind the crime, leading to the arrest of the woman and a temple priest.

UP Family Kills Daughter, Stages Elaborate Cover-Up

UP Family Kills Daughter, Stages Elaborate Cover-Up

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

A 19-year-old woman in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly beaten to death by her father and two brothers for returning home late at night. The accused attempted to cover up the murder by faking a snakebite and cremating her body, but police arrested four individuals, including the father, brothers, and one brother's wife, after they confessed to the crime.

Mumbai Teen Detained For Sickle Attack Over Phone Calls

Mumbai Teen Detained For Sickle Attack Over Phone Calls

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A 17-year-old has been detained in Mumbai for allegedly attacking his friend with a sickle due to the friend's phone conversations with the accused's mother.

Delhi Police Nab Tillu Tajpuria Gang Members With Illegal Arms

Delhi Police Nab Tillu Tajpuria Gang Members With Illegal Arms

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Delhi Police's Crime Branch has arrested two alleged members of the Tillu Tajpuria gang, Vishal Pandit and Deepanshu, in Outer Delhi. The arrests, which included the seizure of illegal firearms and a car, revealed their involvement in gathering intelligence on the rival Gogi gang and their connection to the ongoing gang war, intensified by Tillu Tajpuria's killing in Tihar jail.