Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt after gunmen opened fire at his car in Mumbai's Juhu area, injuring his driver and an autorickshaw driver. Police have formed 15 teams to investigate the incident, which a viral social media post attributed to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, though authenticity is unverified. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured Shroff of swift action against the assailants.
Kolkata Police have launched an investigation into the stampede at the Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal that resulted in 19 deaths on Saturday evening. The probe focuses on potential lapses in crowd management, confusion over entry/exit routes, and the impact of heavy rain. Eyewitnesses and locals have pointed to inadequate police presence and poor communication, while the Chief Minister also raised concerns about dimly lit pandals and the actions of private security.
A woman was brutally stabbed to death by two men on a motorcycle in a residential area of Chhatarpur, Madhya Pradesh, in broad daylight. The incident, captured on video, left her two young children locked inside her house. Police are investigating the unclear motive, questioning eyewitnesses, and scanning CCTV footage to identify the accused.
Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan and MLA Nahid Hasan led a protest in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, demanding the arrest of all accused in the murder of trader Arbin Chauhan. Protesters, including the victim's family, gave police three days to act, threatening further agitation. Police dispersed the crowd, and while some arrests have been made, not all accused are in custody.
A couple has been arrested in Delhi's Jasola village for allegedly murdering the husband's brother during a dispute over ancestral property. The incident occurred on October 21, and the accused were apprehended while attempting to flee. The victim's wife and mother were also injured in the altercation.
A Delhi court has convicted a man, Sushant, for attempting to murder his wife, Pinki, by shooting her in the stomach outside a hospital in Connaught Place in 2018. The conviction was based on the credible testimony of the injured woman and corroborating evidence, including CCTV footage and forensic analysis.
Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has strongly condemned the alleged mob lynching of an unidentified man in Palakkad district, announcing that seven people have been arrested and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) will probe the incident. The victim, aged 35-40, remains unidentified, and the minister has sought assistance from Tamil Nadu police. The incident, which involved the victim being attacked with stones and wooden sticks, is the third alleged mob lynching reported in Palakkad in recent years.
A Thane court extended the police custody of Satish alias Pappya Shinde, the main accused in the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar. Police are investigating the recovery of weapons, mobile phone records, and CCTV footage, while two more arrests have been made and prime suspects remain at large.
The Supreme Court on Thursday sought responses from the Centre and Delhi Police regarding an October 11 order that de-notified Jantar Mantar as a protest site and designated three alternative venues. The court will examine the rationale behind the relocation, especially concerning the efficacy of Jantar Mantar and the impact on the fundamental right to protest.
Bhopal police have established a five-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the murder of retired IAS officer Rakesh Agrawal, who was found dead on September 30. The accused caretaker, Varun Kumar, remains absconding, and a reward has been announced for his arrest. The SIT formation follows directives from the Chief Minister and a request from the IAS Officers Association.
A tragic incident has unfolded as an Assam woman, Himashree Boro, was found dead near railway tracks in Andhra Pradesh, prompting her family to allege murder and question railway safety and RPF response after she reported feeling unsafe on the train.
A stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata on Saturday evening resulted in 19 deaths and 25 injuries. The Chief Minister announced compensation and a SIT probe, while officials have been detained and crowd-pulling pujas advised to close.
Delhi Police have apprehended the cousin of a man stabbed to death during an armed robbery, along with other accused and a juvenile. The cousin allegedly tipped off assailants about the victim's cash movements. The police used extensive CCTV and ANPR analysis to trace the culprits, recovering a significant portion of the stolen cash. Three other accused remain at large.
Security has been tightened at the Bareilly residence of retired DSP Jagdish Singh Patani, father of actor Disha Patani, following a recent firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff. This precautionary measure comes after Patani's residence was also targeted in firing incidents in September last year, which led to arrests and the killing of alleged shooters.
A 38-year-old Anganwadi worker, Manisha Dabas, was shot dead at her shop in Sultanpur Dabas, Delhi. Police swiftly arrested her cousin brother-in-law, Vicky Dabas, within four hours of the incident. Preliminary investigations suggest strained family relations as a possible motive.
Mumbai Police are transporting three individuals from Kota, including a juvenile, who were apprehended in connection with the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car. One of the accused is allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which claimed responsibility for the attack that occurred on Sunday evening in Juhu.
A 24-year-old man, Hanif, was fatally stabbed during an altercation in northwest Delhi's Budh Vihar area. Police have apprehended 20-year-old Aryan Balmiki, who allegedly stabbed Hanif in the abdomen after an argument. Both individuals were known to each other.
Delhi Police is making extensive security arrangements for a massive protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on October 10, urging personnel to exercise restraint. The protest demands the Chief Election Commissioner's resignation. Authorities have denied permission, deployed thousands of central forces, ordered liquor shops closed, and proposed metro station closures and border vigilance.
The Delhi High Court is set to hear a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) on October 16 concerning the right to peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar. The plea seeks directions to authorities to permit demonstrations and declare peaceful protest as part of free speech, following recent protests and alleged police actions. Another PIL regarding assaults on protesters was adjourned to November.
A 20-year-old man, Sachin, was fatally stabbed in Delhi's Shahbad Dairy area following an altercation over a girl. Police have arrested four individuals, including the main accused Arif, and recovered the weapon.
An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of Punjab Police, Iqbal Singh, was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants in Tarn Taran on Sunday evening. This incident follows two other recent attacks on ASIs in Punjab, drawing strong criticism from opposition parties regarding the state's law and order situation.
A 17-year-old boy driving a rented Audi car allegedly crashed into three vehicles in southwest Delhi's Kishangarh, resulting in the death of a 45-year-old pedestrian. Police have apprehended the juvenile, seized the vehicles, and are investigating the car rental company for leasing the luxury car to a minor.
The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has filed a chargesheet against 15 individuals in the Kishtwar minor's rape and death case. The chargesheet alleges a criminal conspiracy to conceal the sexual assault, intimidate the victim's family, and illegally terminate her advanced pregnancy. The 15-year-old tribal girl died on August 20 following an alleged abortion attempt after being repeatedly sexually assaulted by a teacher, resulting in pregnancy. Accused include the main perpetrator, health workers, and community elders involved in the cover-up and pressure tactics.
A five-year-old girl was kidnapped and found murdered in a Hyderabad gated community. Police suspect a recently dismissed security guard, Vikram, who allegedly demanded a Rs 20 lakh ransom from the girl's family. The girl's body was discovered in a clubhouse cellar with her hands and legs tied. Police are actively searching for the absconding suspect.
Delhi Police are intensifying their investigation into the alleged violence during the ongoing CJP protest, analysing CCTV footage, drone videos, mobile phone recordings, and other digital evidence to identify those involved in attacks on security personnel and damage to public property, with a focus on whether 'outsiders' and 'habitual offenders' infiltrated the demonstrations.
Fashion model Shraddha Dubey, a prime suspect in the alleged murder of Lucknow cafe owner Shiva Sharma, has been arrested in Nagpur by a joint police team. Dubey, who was on the run for 11 days, denies involvement, claiming Sharma died by suicide due to financial distress, while his family alleges murder.
A 22-year-old woman preparing for competitive exams was severely injured in an acid attack in Balod, Chhattisgarh. The incident occurred as she returned from an e-library, suffering burns to her face and hands. Police are investigating, examining CCTV footage, while the Opposition Congress has condemned the attack, raising concerns about the state's law and order situation.
The Maharashtra government has promised strict action and full support in the investigation into the firing incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai. Police have formed 15 teams to apprehend the assailants, with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang reportedly claiming responsibility, though this is unverified. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured Shroff of swift action.
The Delhi High Court has ordered round-the-clock police protection for the family of an accused in the Uttam Nagar Holi clash case, where a 26-year-old youth was killed. The court's directive came after reports and CCTV footage showed the accused's family home being violently attacked by locals, including the victim's relatives, prompting concerns for their safety.
Police in Greater Noida have arrested three relatives of a deceased man for alleged abetment to suicide, following the deaths of five family members from suspected poisoning. The investigation suggests a property dispute may be the motive, with the deceased having left a voice note blaming the accused. Forensic reports are awaited to confirm the exact cause of death.
A 26-year-old woman in Bhubaneswar reported being raped at gunpoint by a masked man who entered her rented flat. Police have launched an investigation, conducted a medical examination, recorded her statement, and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the accused. The opposition BJD has also raised concerns about women's safety in the city.
Local Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar was shot and assaulted by unidentified assailants in Thane, Maharashtra, leading to his death during treatment. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday night, has sparked tension and concern, with police investigating potential motives like political rivalry and personal enmity. Authorities have launched a manhunt, setting up checkpoints to apprehend the suspects.
The Supreme Court has issued comprehensive directives to the Delhi Police Commissioner to enhance safety for women and minor girls in Delhi-NCR. These measures include forming dedicated police teams, conducting vulnerability audits of public spaces, improving lighting and CCTV surveillance, and strengthening grievance redressal mechanisms. The court also sought reports on the functioning of fast-track courts, utilisation of sexual offender databases, and the Mission Shakti programme.
Two minors have been detained in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly murdering a 17-year-old boy. The motive behind the crime was to steal the victim's gold chain to fund a birthday party and purchase a motorcycle. The accused reportedly stabbed the victim, bludgeoned him with a stone, and later attempted to destroy evidence by burning the body and discarding the victim's mobile phone on a moving bus.
Mumbai Police revealed actor Tiger Shroff was allegedly fired upon at the behest of Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Anil Pandit. The probe has expanded, leading to the arrest of five more individuals, including two women who allegedly smuggled weapons. Three key accused were brought to Mumbai and remanded to police custody as investigators seek to uncover the full conspiracy and recover weapons.
Police in Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested a married couple for allegedly murdering the wife's lover, stuffing his body in a plastic sack, and dumping it in a canal. The victim, Akash Gupta, was lured to their home, and the woman's father and brother are also implicated and currently absconding.
Delhi Police faced significant challenges in investigating the alleged gang rape and murder of a teenage girl whose decomposed body was found with no missing complaint filed. A peculiar symbol on a tempo, identified through extensive CCTV footage analysis, proved crucial in tracing the suspects and apprehending four individuals, including three minors, linked to the crime.
Model Shraddha Dubey, her driver Danish, and sister Rashmi Dubey have been arrested in Nagpur in connection with the death of Lucknow cafe owner Shiva Sharma. Sharma's family alleges he was assaulted and tortured before his death, leading to a murder investigation. Dubey denies involvement, claiming Sharma jumped due to debt.
Three individuals accused of firing at actor Tiger Shroff's car have been remanded to police custody until October 31. Investigators suspect the attack was orchestrated by Lawrence Bishnoi gang member Anil Pandit, prompting a deeper probe into the gang's involvement. Police are seeking to recover weapons and unearth the full conspiracy.
A newborn girl was allegedly strangled to death inside a hospital's Special Newborn Care Unit in Ashoknagar, Madhya Pradesh. Police suspect the involvement of her mother or grandmother, possibly due to the baby being the third female child in the family. The incident highlights the issue of infanticide, with Madhya Pradesh reporting significant numbers of such cases.
