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RPSF constable pulls passenger from moving train in dramatic Chennai rescue

RPSF constable pulls passenger from moving train in dramatic Chennai rescue

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) constable, Deepak, heroically rescued a passenger who slipped while attempting to board a moving express train at Chennai Egmore railway station. His quick action, captured on CCTV, prevented a major tragedy and has earned him widespread praise.

Police constable arrested in Gujarat hooch tragedy case

Police constable arrested in Gujarat hooch tragedy case

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

A police constable has been arrested in connection with the Bhavnagar hooch tragedy, which has claimed 13 lives in Gujarat. This brings the total number of arrests to 39, as investigations reveal the constable's links to the prime accused and his involvement in the offence.

Uttarakhand sacks constable for participating in CJP protest

Uttarakhand sacks constable for participating in CJP protest

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

A constable in Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh district, Sher Singh, has been dismissed from service for participating in a political demonstration in New Delhi and violating service rules. A departmental inquiry found him guilty of gross misconduct. Singh had previously gone viral for alleging corruption in state recruitment exams and was already suspended for unauthorised absence, besides being named in a land-grabbing FIR.

Police Investigate Guna Constable's Apparent Suicide

Police Investigate Guna Constable's Apparent Suicide

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A 25-year-old woman police constable, Nisha Sharma, was found dead by suicide in her government quarters in Guna, Madhya Pradesh. Police are investigating the incident, with initial reports indicating no signs of distress, though a preliminary probe suggests she had recently returned from leave.

Police Investigate Guna Constable's Apparent Suicide

Police Investigate Guna Constable's Apparent Suicide

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A 25-year-old woman police constable, Nisha Sharma, was found dead by suicide in her government quarters in Guna, Madhya Pradesh. Police are investigating the incident, with initial reports indicating no signs of distress, though a preliminary probe suggests she had recently returned from leave.

Delhi constable shoots wife in the middle of the road on her birthday

Delhi constable shoots wife in the middle of the road on her birthday

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

A Delhi Police constable allegedly shot his 30-year-old wife dead on her birthday in east Delhi's Vinod Nagar. The victim's family claims she was subjected to dowry harassment, and the accused has been absconding since the incident. Police are investigating the marital relationship and past complaints.

Police Investigate Constable's Death In Etawah

Police Investigate Constable's Death In Etawah

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A 40-year-old police constable, Ajit Singh Yadav, was found dead by hanging at the Etawah police lines. Police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the alleged suicide.

POCSO accused teacher dies after jumping from Bengaluru SP office

POCSO accused teacher dies after jumping from Bengaluru SP office

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 49-year-old physical education teacher, Shashidhar, accused of sexually assaulting children, died after jumping from the third floor of the Bengaluru South district Superintendent of Police's office complex in Ramanagara. He was arrested under the POCSO Act, and the incident, captured on CCTV, occurred while he was being escorted for judicial custody procedures.

Maha BJP ex-MLA, axed cop booked for gang-raping woman at gunpoint

Maha BJP ex-MLA, axed cop booked for gang-raping woman at gunpoint

Rediff.com5 days ago

A former BJP MLA, Narendra Pawar, and a dismissed police constable, Shailesh Patil, have been booked in Thane for allegedly gangraping a 22-year-old woman after holding her captive at gunpoint at a farmhouse. The woman was reportedly coerced into consuming alcohol before the assault.

Two Manipur Police Constables Held In Major Drug Seizure

Two Manipur Police Constables Held In Major Drug Seizure

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Four individuals, including two Manipur police constables, were arrested in Kangpokpi district for allegedly transporting 6.1 kg of Yaba tablets, a synthetic drug. The arrests followed a police interception on National Highway-2.

Road Rage Shocker: Himachal Constable Attacked On Duty

Road Rage Shocker: Himachal Constable Attacked On Duty

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

A police constable in Himachal Pradesh was allegedly assaulted in a road rage incident in Paonta, Sirmaur district. The accused, identified as Farman from Saharanpur, has been arrested, and a case registered under the BNS. The incident has sparked political criticism regarding the state's law and order situation.

Gurugram Head Constable Caught Red-Handed In Bribe Trap

Gurugram Head Constable Caught Red-Handed In Bribe Trap

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A woman head constable in Gurugram, Kavita, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 50,000. She had demanded the money from two brothers to remove their names from a criminal case. The ACB laid a trap and caught her red-handed, registering a case under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

ACB Nabs Faridabad Head Constable In Bribery Case

ACB Nabs Faridabad Head Constable In Bribery Case

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A head constable in Faridabad was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2,500 to return a man's financed bike. The complainant, Somdutt, approached the ACB after repeated demands for money from the officer.

Waiting Hai Exposes A Fraud You Didn't Know About

Waiting Hai Exposes A Fraud You Didn't Know About

Rediff.com6 days ago

Waiting Hai exposes Indian Railways' tatkal ticket scams with .

Tragic Road Accident Claims Life Of Panna Police Constable

Tragic Road Accident Claims Life Of Panna Police Constable

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A 26-year-old police constable, Abhay Shrivas, was killed and his friend seriously injured when their car was hit by an unidentified speeding vehicle on National Highway 39 in Panna, Madhya Pradesh. The accident occurred early Friday morning, and police are scanning CCTV footage to identify the culprit.

Delhi Head Constable Arrested In Bribery Case

Delhi Head Constable Arrested In Bribery Case

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A Delhi Police head constable was arrested by the vigilance unit for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 20,000 from a complainant in connection with a dispute involving a relative.

Police Encounter Leads To Arrest In Kalkaji Mandir Rape Case

Police Encounter Leads To Arrest In Kalkaji Mandir Rape Case

Rediff.com23 hours ago

A man identified as Asif, accused of raping a 17-year-old girl near Kalkaji Mandir, was arrested after a police encounter in southeast Delhi. Two other suspects, an advocate and his brother, are being questioned. Asif allegedly fired at police during interception, leading to an exchange of fire where he was injured and subsequently apprehended. The incident involved three men posing as policemen, abducting the girl and her friend, and then raping the girl in Astha Kunj Park.

CAF Constable Dies By Suicide In Chhattisgarh's Bastar Region

CAF Constable Dies By Suicide In Chhattisgarh's Bastar Region

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF) constable allegedly shot himself dead in Kondagaon district, marking the first such incident among security personnel in the Bastar region since it was declared Maoist-free on March 31.

Two Chhattisgarh Police Constables Commit Suicide

Two Chhattisgarh Police Constables Commit Suicide

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Two police constables in Chhattisgarh allegedly committed suicide in separate incidents, apparently due to family-related issues. One constable shot himself with his service rifle, while the other was found hanging at his residence.

Mobile Hacking: CISF Constable Falls Victim To Cyber Fraud

Mobile Hacking: CISF Constable Falls Victim To Cyber Fraud

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

A CISF constable in Mumbai became a victim of cyber fraud when his mobile phone was allegedly hacked, leading to Rs 95,668 being siphoned from his bank account. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the incident, which involved the phone resetting and apps deleting automatically before the unauthorised transaction.

Bravery Above And Beyond: Constable Scales Building To Save Life

Bravery Above And Beyond: Constable Scales Building To Save Life

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A Surat City police constable, Shailesh Chudasama, displayed exceptional bravery by climbing the exterior of a seventh-floor apartment to rescue a man who had attempted suicide. The swift action by the police and emergency services ensured the man received timely medical attention and survived the incident, earning praise from Gujarat's Deputy Chief Minister.

Haryana Police Constable Dies In KMP Expressway Accident

Haryana Police Constable Dies In KMP Expressway Accident

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A Haryana Police constable was killed and two head constables were injured in a road accident on the KMP Expressway near Khera Khalilpur after a speeding dumper truck hit their vehicle.

Gurugram Police SHO Transferred After Head Constable Caught In Bribe Scandal

Gurugram Police SHO Transferred After Head Constable Caught In Bribe Scandal

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A Head Constable at Manesar Women Police Station was caught accepting a Rs 50,000 bribe by the Anti-Corruption Bureau, leading to the immediate transfer of the station's SHO and a departmental inquiry for lack of supervision.

Shahjahanpur Encounter: Two Chain Snatchers, Police Constable Injured In Firing

Shahjahanpur Encounter: Two Chain Snatchers, Police Constable Injured In Firing

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Two alleged chain snatchers from Uttarakhand and a police constable were injured in an exchange of fire in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The suspects, wanted for a May 25 chain-snatching incident, were apprehended after a police chase and retaliatory firing, subsequently confessing to the crime.

Pregnant woman kicked by UP cops dies; 6 suspended

Pregnant woman kicked by UP cops dies; 6 suspended

Rediff.com7 days ago

Six police personnel, including two sub-inspectors, have been suspended in Firozabad after allegedly kicking a pregnant woman during an arrest, leading to her death. The woman's family claims she was kicked in the abdomen while pleading for her husband's release. She later gave birth prematurely and died, while her newborn remains in critical condition. Villagers protested the police action.

Constable Alleges Corruption In Lucknow Police Deployment

Constable Alleges Corruption In Lucknow Police Deployment

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A police constable in Lucknow has alleged corruption in the deployment of personnel, claiming IPS officers are running a 'corrupt feudal system'. An inquiry has been ordered into the allegations.

Five Booked For Allegedly Assaulting Mumbai Constable

Five Booked For Allegedly Assaulting Mumbai Constable

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Five individuals, including three women, have been booked for allegedly assaulting a police constable in Khar, Mumbai, after he caught one of them riding a motorcycle under the influence of alcohol.

Two Bihar Police Constables Arrested For Selling Liquor

Two Bihar Police Constables Arrested For Selling Liquor

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Two police constables were arrested in Gopalganj, Bihar, for allegedly selling liquor. The constables, along with a private individual, were found in possession of 333 litres of IMFL. Both constables have been suspended, and departmental action has been initiated.

Police Constable Injured In Accidental Firing In Rajasthan

Police Constable Injured In Accidental Firing In Rajasthan

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A police constable in Rajasthan's Khairthal-Tijara district was injured when his service weapon allegedly discharged accidentally while he was cleaning it at the Mundawar police station. An inquiry has been initiated into the incident.

One More Arrest In Odisha Constable Lynching Case

One More Arrest In Odisha Constable Lynching Case

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

One more person has been arrested in connection with the lynching of a GRP constable in Odisha, bringing the total number of arrests to 18. The incident occurred after the constable was accused of attempted rape following a road accident.

School Principal Held In Bihar Over Molestation Allegations

School Principal Held In Bihar Over Molestation Allegations

Rediff.com20 hours ago

A government school principal in Bihar's Nawada district, Mahesh Prasad Yadav, has been arrested following allegations of molesting girl students. Police initiated an investigation after receiving a complaint, recording student statements, and examining CCTV footage. A Special Investigation Team has been formed to probe the serious case further.

Accidental Collision Leads To Fatal Stabbing Of Delhi Teen

Accidental Collision Leads To Fatal Stabbing Of Delhi Teen

Rediff.com6 minutes ago

A 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in central Delhi's Anand Parbat area after an accidental collision with three teenagers escalated into an altercation. Police have arrested a 19-year-old man and apprehended two minors in connection with the murder, recovering the alleged weapon.

CAF Constable Allegedly Commits Suicide After Poll Duty

CAF Constable Allegedly Commits Suicide After Poll Duty

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A Chhattisgarh Armed Force constable, recently returned from election duty in West Bengal, allegedly committed suicide at his rented house in Dhamtari city, following a dispute with his wife.

Eve-teasing at 12, Asian Games medal at 36 for Suchika

Eve-teasing at 12, Asian Games medal at 36 for Suchika

Rediff.com3 days ago

Suchika Tariyal, a 36-year-old Indian athlete, has secured India's first medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games by reaching the semifinals of the women's Traditional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) 60kg event. Her journey began at age 12, driven by a desire for self-defence, leading her through successful careers in judo and jiu-jitsu before transitioning to MMA. She aims to convert her assured bronze into a gold medal.

Odisha Police Arrest More Suspects In Constable Lynching

Odisha Police Arrest More Suspects In Constable Lynching

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Odisha Police's Crime Branch has arrested two more individuals in connection with the lynching of a GRP constable, bringing the total number of arrests to 15. The incident occurred after the constable was accused of attempted rape.

Delhi Traffic Head Constable Dies After Being Hit By Scooter, Run Over By Goods Carrier

Delhi Traffic Head Constable Dies After Being Hit By Scooter, Run Over By Goods Carrier

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

A Delhi Traffic Police head constable, Anil (39), was killed near ISBT Kashmere Gate after being hit by a scooter and subsequently run over by a goods carrier vehicle while on duty. One driver has been apprehended, and police are searching for the scooter riders.

How A Suspended CISF Constable Misused His ID For Drug Smuggling

How A Suspended CISF Constable Misused His ID For Drug Smuggling

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

A suspended CISF constable was apprehended in Hyderabad for allegedly possessing and smuggling 158 kgs of dry ganja worth Rs 79 lakh. He reportedly misused his official ID to evade police checks and continued drug trafficking even after a previous arrest and suspension.

Rajasthan Police Constable Dismissed For Drug Trafficking

Rajasthan Police Constable Dismissed For Drug Trafficking

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A Rajasthan Police constable has been dismissed from service after being found involved in drug trafficking. The constable, Vinod Singh, was arrested for allegedly transporting 244 grams of smack and was booked under the NDPS Act.

Man And Sons Arrested For Attacking Railway Constable In Thane

Man And Sons Arrested For Attacking Railway Constable In Thane

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A 57-year-old man and his two sons were arrested for allegedly beating up a Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable at Kalyan station in Thane district after he intervened in a dispute.

Woman Murders Constable's Family Over Alleged Affair

Woman Murders Constable's Family Over Alleged Affair

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A woman in Chhattisgarh's Durg district allegedly stabbed to death a constable's wife and son, and seriously injured his daughter, reportedly due to a dispute over her relationship with the policeman.