A 60-year-old woman was found murdered in her home in Gandhare village, Palghar district, with robbery suspected as the motive. Her son discovered her body on Tuesday morning. Gold ornaments were missing, and her cupboard was ransacked. Police have registered a murder case and are investigating.
The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Jammu has filed a chargesheet against a health department employee, Sohan Lal Singh, for allegedly securing a government job as a dental assistant nearly two decades ago using a forged Class 10 certificate. The investigation revealed discrepancies in his educational records and date of birth, with evidence suggesting his deceased father procured the fraudulent documents.
Mumbai Police have registered an attempt to murder case against three unidentified persons following a firing incident at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car on Sunday evening. The case has been transferred to the Mumbai Crime Branch, which is investigating potential links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, despite their unverified claim of responsibility.
A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in the Pune district of Maharashtra, following widespread outrage over the heinous crime.
The prime accused in the alleged rape and murder of a 14-year-old girl in Odisha's Balasore district has been arrested. A police officer was suspended for negligence, and another transferred, amidst public protests and demands for a Crime Branch probe by the Opposition Congress.
A 57-year-old woman in Kozhikode allegedly lost Rs 1.35 crore to cyber fraudsters who posed as Mumbai Crime Branch officers. They threatened her with criminal cases and coerced her into transferring money for "verification" to the Reserve Bank of India, promising a return with interest. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
Punjab Police's Anti-Gangster Task Force has arrested Karamveer Singh, a close associate of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, at Delhi's IGI Airport after his deportation from Canada. Singh is accused of providing logistical support to Anmol Bishnoi, Lawrence's younger brother, and has a history of serious crimes. This arrest is considered a significant step against transnational organised crime, following another recent extradition from Moldova.
The Government Railway Police (GRP) have arrested Sandeep Krishnan, 55, in Bihar, who was on the run for 28 years after allegedly murdering his brother-in-law, Shailesh More, in 1998. Krishnan and co-accused strangled More over a divorce dispute and placed his body on railway tracks to simulate an accident. The arrest was made possible through modern technical surveillance and data analysis, with efforts ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects.
The Kerala Crime Branch has arrested Raveendran Nair, former caretaker of Jayamadhavan Nair, for his murder nine years ago. The investigation, initially treated as an unnatural death, gained momentum through forensic evidence, contradictory statements, and a forged will, leading to the unravelling of a property dispute motive.
A 22-year-old man from Sonipat was arrested in Indore, becoming the 11th person held in connection with the shooting incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. Mumbai police also recovered two firearms from Surat, allegedly used in the attack, while sources revealed assailants received real-time police probe updates via news channels.
Police in Ahmedabad have seized heroin and mephedrone worth nearly Rs 25 crore from the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway, arresting three individuals with prior criminal records in connection with an inter-state drug trafficking network.
A man identified as Ashwani was shot dead in the early hours of Friday near a car market in Kishangarh, New Delhi. Police have registered a case and are investigating the motive behind the murder, with the victim's landlord raising concerns about his identity verification.
Nuh Police have revealed that Shahid alias Advani, a wanted criminal killed in a recent encounter near Sohna, had 70 cases registered against him across Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. The cases include serious charges like murder, rape, kidnapping, and robbery. Police are now thoroughly reviewing his extensive criminal history.
Mumbai Police have arrested a 22-year-old man in Indore and recovered two firearms from Surat in connection with the shooting incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car. The total number of arrests in the case has now reached 11, with police also revealing that assailants received real-time updates on the investigation via news channels.
A 25-year-old man, Arjun Nayak, has been arrested in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharswan district for allegedly killing his 58-year-old father, Ashok Nayak, following a domestic altercation on October 20. Police recovered a blood-stained knife, stone, and cloth used in the crime.
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.
A 65-year-old man from Bihar has been arrested in Assam in connection with the murder of a sawmill manager in Perinthalmanna, Kerala, nearly 19 years ago. The victim, Balakrishnan, was found dead in December 2007, and the accused, Dilip Rajk, along with another absconding suspect, was believed to have committed the crime after an alleged robbery attempt. The Malappuram Crime Branch traced Rajk after an extensive, multi-state search.
Assam's Juvenile Justice Board has ruled that a 17-year-old boy, accused in the alleged rape and murder of a girl in Hailakandi district, will be tried as an adult. The decision was based on the heinous nature of the crime, psychological assessments, and other reports. The incident, which occurred on August 1, led to widespread protests and a chargesheet was filed against five accused, including the juvenile.
The Enforcement Directorate is investigating an alleged paper leak in the 2024 Odisha police sub-inspector exam, focusing on the roles of Odisha Police Recruitment Board officials and private entities. The agency is tracing the flow of "proceeds of crime" and plans to attach illicit assets under PMLA. Recent searches in Odisha and West Bengal targeted companies involved in conducting the exam, revealing an organised leakage scheme and significant cash payments from candidates.
Former Pakistan captain Muhammad Rizwan has contacted the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit for clarification on procedures related to corruption investigations, as he faces questioning by Pakistan's National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) over alleged links to illegal betting and gambling sites. This development follows the confiscation and forensic examination of his mobile phone, alongside Imam-ul-Haq's, during a recent tour, highlighting concerns about the PCB's compliance with ICC anti-corruption protocols and Pakistan cricket's history with such scandals.
A 44-year-old labourer, Pyare Lal, was allegedly beaten to death with sticks in Gurugram's Nihal Colony on Thursday morning after an argument. Police found his body, sent it for post-mortem, and identified two suspects, including a minor, through CCTV footage. Raids are ongoing to apprehend them, and the motive remains unclear.
Mumbai Police's Crime Branch has arrested two individuals, Machhinder Ankush Pashte and Vaibhav Vilas Harad, for allegedly extorting Rs 80 lakh from a businessman. The duo was caught red-handed accepting an instalment of Rs 30 lakh in Andheri (West), having previously collected Rs 40 lakh using forged documents and threatening the victim with a pistol.
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.
Mumbai Police have arrested five more individuals from Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in connection with the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car, bringing the total arrests to eight. The investigation is now focusing on unravelling a wider firearm-supplying network, with details emerging about how weapons were procured from Amritsar and smuggled to Mumbai by train.
Panchkula police have busted a cyber-fraud gang, arresting two individuals, Manoj Kumar and Anil, for allegedly targeting elderly and less-educated people. The accused tricked victims into revealing ATM PINs, swapped their cards, and withdrew money. Police recovered 70 ATM cards, a POS machine, and mobile phones, with further investigation underway to identify other gang members and affected ATMs in Haryana and Delhi.
Police have arrested Sakthivel, manager of Gem Granites, in connection with the alleged sexual abuse of minors by granite baron R Veeramani. This arrest is part of a widening probe that has seen multiple arrests and the registration of a seventh POCSO case against Veeramani, involving complaints from 11 minor girls.
Thane police have established a 23-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar, who was shot and stabbed. One person has been arrested, and the victim's son has accused former mayor Meenakshi Shinde and her husband, who deny the allegations.
Police in Kendrapara, Odisha, have busted a motorcycle theft racket, apprehending eight individuals, including a minor, and recovering 11 stolen motorcycles. Further investigation is ongoing.
A 73-year-old man in Kota has been arrested for allegedly murdering his 70-year-old wife in July. He initially fabricated a story of an intruder attack, even self-inflicting minor wounds, but forensic evidence and police investigation, including call detail records and neighbour testimonies, exposed his deception and led to his arrest.
A 39-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by two individuals in Thane district, Maharashtra. Police have arrested one suspect and are searching for the other, while investigating the motive behind the killing.
A 45-year-old utensils vendor in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly bludgeoned to death by his wife and her suspected lover for opposing their relationship. Police have registered a murder case and are searching for the accused.
A 35-year-old seer was found murdered in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday morning. His associate has been arrested in connection with the axe attack, and police are investigating the motive behind the killing.
A 30-year-old rickshaw puller, Ranjit Singh, was allegedly stabbed to death in Jahangirpuri, New Delhi, after returning from Dussehra celebrations on October 20. His father has accused the police of negligence in the investigation, claiming two men were involved and that police mishandled information regarding the accused's court appearance.
A 17-year-old class 12 student was allegedly stabbed to death outside a government school in southwest Delhi's Mohan Garden area. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday evening, stemmed from a dispute over school uniform shoes. Five individuals, including three juveniles, have been apprehended, and a murder case has been registered.
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.
A 63-year-old man was arrested in Kangra district for allegedly murdering his 53-year-old wife with an iron tool following a domestic dispute on Wednesday morning. Police have registered a murder case and are investigating.
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that investigating agencies cannot impose a blanket debit freeze on a person's bank account during cybercrime investigations. The court stated that restraint must be proportionate to the suspected proceeds of crime, directing banks to de-freeze accounts beyond the disputed amount. This ruling aims to protect innocent account holders from complete financial deprivation due to minor disputed transactions.
A pregnant minor girl was allegedly gang-raped in Dausa, Rajasthan. The incident came to light when she arrived at a hospital with her newborn, who was later declared dead. Police have registered a case, recorded the victim's statement, and detained a suspect for questioning. The investigation is ongoing.
A 34-year-old man, Manish Yadav, was shot dead by two unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants in northeast Delhi's Sonia Vihar area on Tuesday night. Police have registered a case and deployed multiple teams to apprehend the suspects, with arrests expected soon.
Thane police have established a 23-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar. Purnekar was shot and stabbed on Tuesday night and later succumbed to his injuries. One arrest has been made, and two vehicles seized, with police investigating all angles under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Arms Act.
