News for 'confession'

Latur Man Confesses To Woman's Murder After Stabbing

Latur Man Confesses To Woman's Murder After Stabbing

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

A man in Latur, Maharashtra, allegedly stabbed a woman to death with a screwdriver following a dispute. He later surrendered to the police and confessed to the crime. The accused has been arrested, and an investigation is underway.

Mumbai Police Arrest Father In Woman's Murder Case, Son Absconding After Confession

Mumbai Police Arrest Father In Woman's Murder Case, Son Absconding After Confession

Rediff.com6 days ago

Mumbai police have arrested Sartaz Ahmed Siddique (40) for the murder of 26-year-old Rukhsana Siddique, whose decomposed body was found in Bandra Kurla Complex. Rukhsana's husband reported her missing on September 28. Sartaz confessed to strangling her last month due to his unhappiness over her marriage to Saqib as his second wife. Sartaz's son, Samir Ahmed Siddique (24), who allegedly confessed to the murder with his father over the phone, is currently absconding.

Gujarat Man Who Reported Grandmother-In-Law's Murder Confesses To Three Killings

Gujarat Man Who Reported Grandmother-In-Law's Murder Confesses To Three Killings

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

A man in Gujarat's Surat district, who initially reported the alleged murder of his grandmother-in-law, has confessed to her killing and two other murders in 2022. Madhavdas Sadhu, along with his wife Urmila, allegedly murdered his grandmother-in-law, mother, and sister-in-law, primarily to seize property and cover up previous crimes.

Confession statement of accused can't be basis for detention under NSA: SC

Confession statement of accused can't be basis for detention under NSA: SC

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

The Supreme Court ruled that a confession statement cannot be the sole basis for detaining an individual under the National Security Act, quashing the preventive detention of Mulla Afroz and imposing a fine on the government for an illegal order.

Parents Arrested In Kozhikode For Infant Daughter's Murder

Parents Arrested In Kozhikode For Infant Daughter's Murder

Rediff.com1 days ago

A couple in Kozhikode, Kerala, has been arrested in connection with the murder of their four-month-old daughter in 2025. The father allegedly assaulted the infant for crying, leading to her death, while the mother is accused of concealing the crime. The arrests followed a prolonged investigation after a post-mortem revealed internal injuries.

Man Held In Ranchi For Alleged Rape And Murder Of Teen Girl

Man Held In Ranchi For Alleged Rape And Murder Of Teen Girl

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 23-year-old man has been arrested in Ranchi, Jharkhand, for allegedly raping and strangling a 17-year-old girl to death. The girl's body was found on Sunday, and the accused confessed to the crime after his arrest on Monday.

US-returned TN engineer held for sending fake bomb threats to Kerala offices

US-returned TN engineer held for sending fake bomb threats to Kerala offices

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 37-year-old engineer from Tamil Nadu, Sarath Subramanian, has been arrested in Kerala for allegedly sending fake bomb threat emails to various government offices, including the Secretariat and court complexes. He confessed to 34 of 36 registered cases, stating his motive was revenge against a Tamil Nadu political party. The emails were sent via the dark web, and investigations are ongoing.

Husband Held For Wife's Murder Over Illicit Affair Suspicion

Husband Held For Wife's Murder Over Illicit Affair Suspicion

Rediff.com2 days ago

A man in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 25-year-old wife, Ruksana, over suspicion of an illicit relationship and then dumping her body in a stormwater drain. The decomposed body was found on October 13, and the husband, Mohammed Irfaz, confessed to the crime after initial denials.

Sniffer Dog Helps Police Nab Man In Korba Rape-Murder Case

Sniffer Dog Helps Police Nab Man In Korba Rape-Murder Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

A seven-year-old girl who went missing three days ago in Chhattisgarh's Korba district was found raped and murdered. Police arrested a 42-year-old man after a sniffer dog tracked him down. The accused confessed to the crime, and further investigation is ongoing.

Koffee With Karan: Did Vijay 'Humiliate' Rashmika?

Koffee With Karan: Did Vijay 'Humiliate' Rashmika?

Rediff.com2 days ago

'If you look back at my interviews, I talk about love almost with a sense of disrespect and disbelief, like 'I don't believe in this concept', which was immature of me because I've been blessed with so much beautiful love.'

Latur Police Arrest Man In Woman's Murder And Gold Theft Case

Latur Police Arrest Man In Woman's Murder And Gold Theft Case

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

A man has been arrested in Latur for the murder of a 55-year-old woman and the theft of gold jewellery worth Rs 65,000 from her home. The accused, Madhukar Bhimrao Chavan, allegedly assaulted Nirmala Sontakke on October 14 and stole her valuables. He was apprehended within 24 hours and has confessed to the crime.

Odisha Teacher Held For Molesting Class V Student

Odisha Teacher Held For Molesting Class V Student

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

A 45-year-old teacher in Balasore, Odisha, was arrested on Saturday for allegedly molesting a Class V girl student during lunch break. The teacher initially denied the allegations but later confessed to the crime, with a video of his confession going viral. He has been booked under the POCSO Act.

Bengaluru Police Arrest Six For Spa Extortion, Impersonation

Bengaluru Police Arrest Six For Spa Extortion, Impersonation

Rediff.com7 days ago

Bengaluru police arrested six individuals, including four women, for allegedly extorting Rs 1 lakh from a spa owner. The accused posed as members of an organisation and media representatives, threatening to publicise alleged illegal activities before assaulting staff and demanding money.

Pratapgarh Murder: Wife, Lover Held For Trader's Killing

Pratapgarh Murder: Wife, Lover Held For Trader's Killing

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Police in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested four individuals, including the wife and her alleged lover, in connection with the murder of a 45-year-old utensil trader. The victim, Umashankar Kaushal, was found dead near a canal on Thursday. Investigations revealed a conspiracy stemming from the wife's relationship, which the trader opposed.

Why Labourers Pelted Stones At Vande Bharat Express

Why Labourers Pelted Stones At Vande Bharat Express

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Three labourers were arrested in Surat for allegedly throwing stones at the Vande Bharat Express, damaging windows but causing no injuries. The accused, who claimed they acted "for fun," were identified via CCTV footage and booked under the Railways Act.

Rajnandgaon Police Bust Cow Slaughter Ring, Ten Arrested

Rajnandgaon Police Bust Cow Slaughter Ring, Ten Arrested

Rediff.com7 days ago

Ten individuals were arrested and a minor girl detained in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, for allegedly slaughtering two cows and selling their meat. The investigation began after severed cow heads were discovered on October 12 and two days later. Police used CCTV footage to identify and apprehend the suspects, who confessed to the crime.

How Police Tracked Son Who Buried Mother In Kitchen Floor

How Police Tracked Son Who Buried Mother In Kitchen Floor

Rediff.com4 days ago

Odisha Police arrested a 40-year-old man from Jamshedpur for allegedly murdering his mother and burying her body in their rented house in Puri almost two months ago. The accused was tracked across multiple states after the body was discovered.

Influencer Mad Sandhu murder: Key accused nabbed from Mumbai

Influencer Mad Sandhu murder: Key accused nabbed from Mumbai

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Punjabi social media influencer Mad Sandhu was fatally shot by two unidentified assailants in Amritsar.

Child Rights Panel Investigates Minor's Suicide After Police Harassment Allegations

Child Rights Panel Investigates Minor's Suicide After Police Harassment Allegations

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

The Kerala child rights panel has initiated a case into the suicide of a minor boy in Thrissur, following his father's allegations that police harassment led to the extreme step. The father accused Kodungallur police of falsely implicating his son and subjecting him to physical and mental harassment.

Man pushes girlfriend into gorge after she refuses to marry him

Man pushes girlfriend into gorge after she refuses to marry him

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

A 23-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, after she refused to marry him. The accused, Sripad Vadar, pushed her into a deep gorge near a waterfall. Police arrested Vadar after his inconsistent statements led to his confession and the recovery of the victim's body.

'70% Of Bollywood Stars Have Paid Extortion Money To Bishnoi'

'70% Of Bollywood Stars Have Paid Extortion Money To Bishnoi'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'The remaining 30% are scared they will be shot at and they too will shell out the money soon.'

Extramarital Affair Led To Man's Murder, Wife Among Four Arrested

Extramarital Affair Led To Man's Murder, Wife Among Four Arrested

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Police in Ramgarh, Jharkhand, have arrested the wife of a 38-year-old man and three of her relatives in connection with his murder. The victim, Rohit Kumar, was found dead on October 21, and investigations revealed that frequent quarrels over his wife's alleged extramarital affair were the motive.

Vaani, Mithila, Nawaz's Candid Confessions

Vaani, Mithila, Nawaz's Candid Confessions

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Stars attend Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Summit and Awards 2026.

Gurugram Teacher Murder: Police Arrest 22-Year-Old Suspect

Gurugram Teacher Murder: Police Arrest 22-Year-Old Suspect

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

A 75-year-old retired teacher, Madhu Sharma, was found strangled to death in her Gurugram home. Police have arrested 22-year-old Suraj Gupta, who confessed to the crime. Authorities are investigating the motive, including a possible theft angle.

Kerala Police Arrest Mother In Eight-Month-Old's Murder Case

Kerala Police Arrest Mother In Eight-Month-Old's Murder Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police in Pathanamthitta, Kerala, have arrested the mother of an eight-month-old girl, Manju, nearly three years after the infant was allegedly killed by a man who became angry when she cried. The baby's body was dumped in a marsh in August 2023, and two other accused, Sivan and Shakthi, are currently being sought.

Bengaluru Father Held For Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Hearing-Impaired Daughter

Bengaluru Father Held For Allegedly Sexually Assaulting Hearing-Impaired Daughter

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

A man has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly sexually assaulting his eight-year-old hearing-impaired daughter. The incident came to light after the girl complained of stomach pain, leading to a medical examination and police investigation under the POCSO Act.

Siblings Arrested With 435 Kg Smack In Muzaffarpur Bust

Siblings Arrested With 435 Kg Smack In Muzaffarpur Bust

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Police in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, arrested two siblings and seized 435 kg of smack along with cash. The contraband was found stored in their house, and the family reportedly has a history of involvement in drug trafficking. An investigation is underway to identify the drug network's links and ascertain the source.

Husband Confesses To Wife's Murder In Gurugram

Husband Confesses To Wife's Murder In Gurugram

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A brick supplier in Gurugram allegedly murdered his wife with a hammer following a domestic dispute and then called the police to confess. The accused, Nayab, was taken into custody, and an investigation is underway.

Dance Teacher Arrested For Molesting Minor Dalit Girl In Odisha

Dance Teacher Arrested For Molesting Minor Dalit Girl In Odisha

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

A 35-year-old dance teacher in Odisha was arrested for allegedly molesting an 11-year-old Dalit student during a festival event. The accused also threatened the victim, who later reported the incident to her parents, leading to the teacher's arrest under various acts including POCSO and SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

Political Dispute Behind Thane Shiv Sena Leader's Murder

Political Dispute Behind Thane Shiv Sena Leader's Murder

Rediff.com5 days ago

The murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar in Thane has been linked to an old political dispute concerning civic polls, according to Uttar Pradesh police statements cited in court. Two accused, Santosh Kanojia and Amit Singh, arrested from Prayagraj, had their police custody extended till October 22 as the investigation continues into the meticulously planned conspiracy.

Faridabad Wife, Lover Arrested In Husband's Murder Plot

Faridabad Wife, Lover Arrested In Husband's Murder Plot

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

A woman and her alleged lover have been arrested in Faridabad for conspiring to murder her husband. The wife reportedly delivered the fatal knife blow to her husband's neck after he fell asleep under the influence of alcohol. The victim's brother filed a complaint, leading to the arrests and ongoing police interrogation.

Meghalaya Court Delivers Life Sentence In Brutal Double Murder Case

Meghalaya Court Delivers Life Sentence In Brutal Double Murder Case

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

A court in Meghalaya's West Khasi Hills district has sentenced Banphrangkupar Nongbri to life imprisonment without parole for the murder of 79-year-old Phlesis Syiem and her 25-year-old domestic help, Maitlynti Lyngdoh Marshillong, in August 2021. The motive for the heinous crime was determined to be robbery, with the court also imposing a fine of Rs 1 lakh.

Extramarital Affair Led To Husband's Murder, Wife Arrested In Thane

Extramarital Affair Led To Husband's Murder, Wife Arrested In Thane

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

Thane police have arrested a woman who was on the run for one-and-a-half months in connection with the murder of her husband in Nagpur. The accused, Deepali Salunke, allegedly had an extramarital affair, which led to discord and ultimately the fatal attack on her husband, Gaurav Ragde. She confessed to her involvement during interrogation.

Shocking Motive: Minors Kill Teen For Gold Chain, Birthday Party Funds

Shocking Motive: Minors Kill Teen For Gold Chain, Birthday Party Funds

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

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.

Decoding All The Jailer 2 Cameos

Decoding All The Jailer 2 Cameos

Rediff.com5 days ago

Jailer 2 brings back familiar allies, adds a couple of surprise faces and sets the stage for another showdown, but not every cameo gets the moment it deserves.

Salman Khan: 'If You Want To Make A Comedy On My Life...'

Salman Khan: 'If You Want To Make A Comedy On My Life...'

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

'...then David Dhawan. If you want to make a traditional, tragic love story, it would be Sanjay Leela Bhansali.' 'If you want to make this beautiful love story after love story, it would be Sooraj Barjatya, and if you want to make an action kind of love story, then Kabir Khan.' 'All the things that have happened in my life.'

Taylor Swift, Madonna Dominate MTV Video Music Awards

Taylor Swift, Madonna Dominate MTV Video Music Awards

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

The annual MTV Video Music Awards saw major triumphs for global music icons Taylor Swift, Madonna, and K-Pop sensation BTS, with Swift making history as the most-awarded artist and Madonna earning the coveted Artist of the Year title.

Divya Deshmukh finds success with confession box at Norway Chess

Divya Deshmukh finds success with confession box at Norway Chess

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Divya Deshmukh has embraced the 'confession box' at Norway Chess, highlighting its potential to enhance player clarity and viewer engagement, despite its slow adoption among Indian grandmasters.

Shaque: Trust No One Review: Untrustworthy Thriller

Shaque: Trust No One Review: Untrustworthy Thriller

Rediff.com2 days ago

Shaque: Trust No One has a promising mystery and enough juicy red herrings to keep you guessing, but its convenient writing and dated clichs eventually derail the show.

'Nana Patekar Did Abhay For Rs 21,000'

'Nana Patekar Did Abhay For Rs 21,000'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

'People used to say he had a quick temper or acted out but anger only arises when things aren't organised.'