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Family Alleges Police Negligence In Rickshaw Puller's Murder

Family Alleges Police Negligence In Rickshaw Puller's Murder

Rediff.com2 days ago

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.

Rahul Gandhi meets Ankita Bhandari's parents protesting at India Gate

Rahul Gandhi meets Ankita Bhandari's parents protesting at India Gate

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Rahul Gandhi met the parents of Ankita Bhandari, who were protesting at India Gate, demanding justice for their daughter's murder.

Husband Arrested After Wife Murdered In Kangra

Husband Arrested After Wife Murdered In Kangra

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

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.

Political Dispute Behind Thane Shiv Sena Leader's Murder

Political Dispute Behind Thane Shiv Sena Leader's Murder

Rediff.com6 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.

Model Shraddha Dubey, sister, driver held in Lucknow cafe owner murder case

Model Shraddha Dubey, sister, driver held in Lucknow cafe owner murder case

Rediff.com5 days ago

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.

Maharashtra Congress Demands Lawrence Bishnoi's Transfer To Mumbai

Maharashtra Congress Demands Lawrence Bishnoi's Transfer To Mumbai

Rediff.com6 days ago

Maharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal challenged Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to bring jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi to Mumbai for interrogation following a series of attacks, including one on actor Tiger Shroff. Sapkal alleged that the Bishnoi gang operates with government blessings and questioned why Bishnoi has not been interrogated despite his alleged involvement in high-profile cases. He also criticised Fadnavis's handling of law and order and the alleged misuse of police.

Jharkhand Family Held For Murder After Food Stall Altercation

Jharkhand Family Held For Murder After Food Stall Altercation

Rediff.com3 days ago

Five members of a family, including two women, were arrested in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharswan district for the murder of a youth and injuring three others. The incident occurred after an altercation at a fast food stall on Mahanavami day, where the victim cancelled a food order due to delay, leading to an attack by the stall owner and family members.

Unidentified Assailants Kill Man In Northeast Delhi

Unidentified Assailants Kill Man In Northeast Delhi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

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.

Bengaluru Police Detain Two In Siddaramaiah Defamation Case

Bengaluru Police Detain Two In Siddaramaiah Defamation Case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Bengaluru police have detained two individuals for questioning regarding an alleged defamatory social media post targeting former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. The detention follows Siddaramaiah's complaint and an injunction order against media outlets. Political figures have termed the incident a 'sting operation', with calls for a CBI probe.

Police Recover 400 Stolen Phones, Bust Interstate Gang

Police Recover 400 Stolen Phones, Bust Interstate Gang

Rediff.com3 days ago

Three alleged members of an interstate gang were arrested in Dewas, Madhya Pradesh, leading to the recovery of 400 stolen mobile phones valued at Rs 1.5 crore and Rs 6 lakh in cash. The gang operated across multiple states and union territories, stealing phones from public places and facilitating their sale.

Maharashtra Govt Vows Strict Action After Tiger Shroff Firing

Maharashtra Govt Vows Strict Action After Tiger Shroff Firing

Rediff.com6 days ago

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.

Life Imprisonment For Duo In Bandra Octogenarian Couple Murder

Life Imprisonment For Duo In Bandra Octogenarian Couple Murder

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

A Mumbai court has sentenced a domestic help and her male accomplice to life imprisonment for the 2018 robbery and murder of an elderly couple in Bandra. The court found the duo guilty of robbing and then killing Nanak Gopaldas Makhijani (85) and Daya Makhijani (81), but rejected the prosecution's plea for capital punishment due to the circumstantial nature of the evidence.

Old Rivalry Leads To Fatal Stabbing In Delhi

Old Rivalry Leads To Fatal Stabbing In Delhi

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Four individuals have been arrested on Thursday in southeast Delhi's Kalindi Kunj for the fatal stabbing of a 23-year-old man, Shahid Hussain, who was recently released from jail. The murder is believed to be a result of an old rivalry stemming from an altercation inside Tihar Jail in 2025. Police are searching for other absconding accused.

Rajasthan horror: Pregnant minor gang-raped, newborn dies after delivery

Rajasthan horror: Pregnant minor gang-raped, newborn dies after delivery

Rediff.com2 days ago

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.

Gold Robbery Suspect Shot In Leg During Evidence Recovery

Gold Robbery Suspect Shot In Leg During Evidence Recovery

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

A suspect in a Rs 1.53-crore gold robbery and murder case in Rajkot was shot in the leg by police after he opened fire on officers during evidence recovery. The accused, Anurag Singh Rajput, was among 10 arrested for the October 14 robbery where an employee was killed.

Jammu Siblings Charged In Alleged Visa Fraud By Unregistered Consultancy

Jammu Siblings Charged In Alleged Visa Fraud By Unregistered Consultancy

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

The Crime Branch in Jammu has filed a chargesheet against two siblings, Poonam Sharma and Akash Sharma, for alleged visa fraud. They are accused of operating an unregistered consultancy, Futuristic Education Consultancy, and providing a fake job offer letter to a complainant who paid Rs 2.30 lakh for an Australian work visa.

Bengaluru Police Arrest Four, Rescue 13 Children From Forced Begging

Bengaluru Police Arrest Four, Rescue 13 Children From Forced Begging

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Bengaluru police have arrested four individuals for allegedly forcing minor children into begging. The operation led to the rescue of 13 children, who were found begging at traffic signals across the city. The accused admitted to their involvement, and the children have been handed over to the Child Welfare Committee.

SC: 'Create fear in minds of goons' for women's safety in Delhi-NCR

SC: 'Create fear in minds of goons' for women's safety in Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

The Supreme Court has strongly asserted the critical need to instill fear in criminals and enhance women's safety across Delhi-NCR, taking suo motu cognisance of recent alarming rape incidents.

Punjab CM Vows Strict Action In Anti-Drug Activist's Murder

Punjab CM Vows Strict Action In Anti-Drug Activist's Murder

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has condemned the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh, alias Jhota, in Mansa, assuring strict action against all involved. He also criticised opposition parties for politicising the incident. The medical store owner accused of the shooting was arrested, and public outrage led to property damage.

SIT Formed In Shiv Sena Leader Pradeep Purnekar Murder Case

SIT Formed In Shiv Sena Leader Pradeep Purnekar Murder Case

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

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.

Tiger Shroff's Security Beefed Up After Shooting

Tiger Shroff's Security Beefed Up After Shooting

Rediff.com6 days ago

Tiger Shroff is now under heavy protection by the Mumbai police after Sunday's shocking shooting incident.

Interstate Wildlife Smuggling Gang Member Leads To Turtle Recovery In Indore

Interstate Wildlife Smuggling Gang Member Leads To Turtle Recovery In Indore

Rediff.com4 days ago

An anti-poaching unit in Indore recovered 21 protected turtles, including Indian Pond turtles and Star Tortoises, based on information from an arrested member of an interstate wildlife smuggling gang. Five individuals have been arrested in connection with the case, and a total of 54 turtles and a Rose-ringed Parakeet have been recovered as the investigation continues.

Couple Arrested For Brother's Murder Over Ancestral Property In Delhi

Couple Arrested For Brother's Murder Over Ancestral Property In Delhi

Rediff.com2 days ago

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.

Grindr Lure Leads To Knifepoint Robbery, Three Arrested In Faridabad

Grindr Lure Leads To Knifepoint Robbery, Three Arrested In Faridabad

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Faridabad police have arrested three individuals for robbing a man of Rs 32,500 at knifepoint after luring him through the dating app Grindr. The victim was taken to a secluded spot, assaulted, and robbed, with the extorted money later deposited into an online betting site.

Investigation Launched After Deadly SGNP Shooting

Investigation Launched After Deadly SGNP Shooting

Rediff.com5 days ago

Unidentified assailants opened fire inside Sanjay Gandhi National Park in the early hours of Tuesday, killing one person and injuring others. Police and forest department personnel are investigating the incident, which occurred in the Chena beat of the Yeoor Range in Thane. The motive and identities are yet to be officially established as joint inquiries are underway.

Stepson Arrested For Allegedly Murdering Mother's Husband Over Remarriage

Stepson Arrested For Allegedly Murdering Mother's Husband Over Remarriage

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

A 22-year-old man, Avdeep Singh, allegedly shot dead his 30-year-old stepfather, Navjot, at his car service centre in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh. The murder, which occurred on October 10, was reportedly motivated by Avdeep's resentment over his 49-year-old mother Kamal Kaur's decision to remarry after her first husband's death. Avdeep, who had returned from New Zealand, conspired with his cousin Rajandeep Singh, 23. Both accused were arrested within 48 hours, and police recovered the car and weapons used in the crime.

Objections To Sister's Remarks Led To Thane Murder, Two Arrested

Objections To Sister's Remarks Led To Thane Murder, Two Arrested

Rediff.com6 days ago

Two youths have been arrested in Thane district for allegedly murdering a 27-year-old man who reportedly made objectionable remarks about the sister of one of the suspects. The victim's body was found on October 15, leading to a police probe and the subsequent arrests.

Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize: A Triumph For International Justice

Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize: A Triumph For International Justice

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Navi Pillay, a South African jurist of Indian origin, has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote peace and international law. The announcement came as she was in Nuremberg, a symbolic location given her career's focus on international justice. Pillay dedicated the prize to survivors and those working for justice, warning against political attacks on international law and institutions like the ICC. Her extensive career includes roles in the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda, the International Criminal Court, and as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.

Tiger Shroff shooting: 3 accused to stay in lockup till Oct 31

Tiger Shroff shooting: 3 accused to stay in lockup till Oct 31

Rediff.com3 days ago

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.

POCSO Court Hands Life Sentence To Man For Raping Minor Girl

POCSO Court Hands Life Sentence To Man For Raping Minor Girl

Rediff.com7 days ago

A POCSO court in Muzaffarnagar has sentenced a man named Papu to life imprisonment for raping a six-year-old girl. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 25,000, to be given to the survivor. The incident occurred on April 19, 2026, and the chargesheet was filed on June 5, 2026.

Thane Police Extend Custody In Shiv Sena Leader Murder Case

Thane Police Extend Custody In Shiv Sena Leader Murder Case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Police in Thane are investigating the source of a costly firearm used in the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary Pradeep Purnekar. Two key accused, Nikhil Yadav and Nitesh Pawar, have had their police custody extended until October 13 as authorities seek to identify the mastermind and procurement chain behind the September 29 killing.

Police Detain Suspects In Tiger Shroff Firing Case

Police Detain Suspects In Tiger Shroff Firing Case

Rediff.com6 days ago

Three individuals, including a minor, allegedly involved in the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai, were detained in Kota, Rajasthan. Police intercepted them on a train, revealing a connection to an alleged associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and a plan to flee to Nepal. Mumbai Police are now taking custody of the suspects for further investigation.

CBI Faces Scrutiny After Ex-Principal Gets Bail In Financial Irregularities Case

CBI Faces Scrutiny After Ex-Principal Gets Bail In Financial Irregularities Case

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

The father of a doctor who was raped and murdered has questioned the CBI after former RG Kar Medical College and Hospital principal Sandip Ghosh received bail from the Supreme Court in a financial irregularities case. Ghosh was previously granted bail in the rape-murder case in December 2024 due to the CBI's failure to file a chargesheet. Doctors and the victim's family are criticising the CBI's handling of the investigations, alleging incompetence and delays.

Thane Police SIT Closes In On Shiv Sena Leader Murder Case

Thane Police SIT Closes In On Shiv Sena Leader Murder Case

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

The Thane Police Special Investigation Team (SIT) is seeking transit remand for two key suspects, Santosh Kanojia and Amit Singh, apprehended in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary Pradeep Purnekar. These arrests bring the total number of accused to five. Kanojia and another accused, Subhash Shinde, are believed to have orchestrated the murder, which occurred on September 29.

Petty Quarrel Leads To Woman's Murder In Palghar, Two Arrested

Petty Quarrel Leads To Woman's Murder In Palghar, Two Arrested

Rediff.com5 days ago

Two individuals have been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for the murder of a 52-year-old woman. Initially suspected as an accidental death, an autopsy revealed severe head trauma. Police investigations led to the arrest of Nilesh Dharmaji Chibhade and Ujawala Navsu Khutade, who allegedly bludgeoned the victim with a hammer after a minor quarrel.

No blanket ban, bank account freeze must match proceeds of crime: HC

No blanket ban, bank account freeze must match proceeds of crime: HC

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

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.

SIT Formed To Probe Shiv Sena Leader Pradeep Purnekar's Murder

SIT Formed To Probe Shiv Sena Leader Pradeep Purnekar's Murder

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

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.

Key Arrests Made In Social Media Influencer Mad Sandhu Murder

Key Arrests Made In Social Media Influencer Mad Sandhu Murder

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and Valsad police have apprehended three men in connection with the murder of Punjabi social media influencer and makeup artist Mad Sandhu in Amritsar. The arrests follow an earlier detention by Ahmedabad Crime Branch of an alleged shooter. The detained individuals were found in Vapi, Gujarat, and have been handed over to Punjab Police for further investigation into their roles, including reconnaissance.

IIT-B suicide: Wakode apologised for cheating, sought second chance

IIT-B suicide: Wakode apologised for cheating, sought second chance

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Police revealed that a 22-year-old IIT Bombay student, who died by suicide last month after being caught cheating, had submitted a written apology seeking a second chance. The Mumbai crime branch is investigating the death, with over 40 statements recorded, including those of the IIT-B director and a professor accused of harassment and caste-based discrimination by the student's parents. The professor has denied the allegations.

Bhupinder Hooda Accuses BJP Of Ruining Haryana

Bhupinder Hooda Accuses BJP Of Ruining Haryana

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda criticised the BJP government, alleging that the state has fallen from its top position in development to being number one in drugs, corruption, and crime. He claimed the BJP has not made any public interest decisions in 12 years and accused them of deteriorating Haryana's economic condition and allowing criminal gangs to flourish.