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Gurugram Man Strangles Son, Dies By Suicide: What We Know

Gurugram Man Strangles Son, Dies By Suicide: What We Know

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A man in Gurugram allegedly strangled his six-year-old son to death before dying by suicide, according to police reports. Preliminary investigations suggest financial difficulties and addiction issues led to the tragic event.

Man Dies After Intervention in Drunken Brawl: Two Arrested

Man Dies After Intervention in Drunken Brawl: Two Arrested

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A 38-year-old man died after being attacked during a drunken brawl in Vizhinjam. Police have arrested two brothers in connection with the incident.

4 more cops arrested in Tuticorin custodial death case

4 more cops arrested in Tuticorin custodial death case

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

A total of five policemen have been arrested so far in connection to the incident.

Cheque Bounce Accused Dies of Heart Attack in Beed Jail

Cheque Bounce Accused Dies of Heart Attack in Beed Jail

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A 55-year-old man, Ganesh Kashinath Pawar, accused in a cheque bounce case, died of a heart attack at Beed district jail in Maharashtra. He was in judicial custody after failing to appear in court.

Man Held For Killing Wife After Drunken Fight In Jharkhand

Man Held For Killing Wife After Drunken Fight In Jharkhand

Rediff.com14 May 2026

A 35-year-old man was arrested for allegedly killing his wife after a drunken fight in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district.

Custodial death: Arrest cops, UP govt tells CB-CID

Custodial death: Arrest cops, UP govt tells CB-CID

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

The Uttar Pradesh government has given permission to the Crime Branch- Criminal Investigation Department to arrest five policemen, including an additional superintendent of police, in connection with a two-year old custodial death case in Barabanki district.

Migrant Labourer Held For Killing Wife In Palghar

Migrant Labourer Held For Killing Wife In Palghar

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A migrant labourer was arrested in Navi Mumbai for allegedly killing his first wife at a construction site in Palghar district, Maharashtra, following a dispute over an alleged extramarital affair.

Faridabad Man Strangles Son, Dies By Suicide

Faridabad Man Strangles Son, Dies By Suicide

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A man in Faridabad allegedly strangled his six-year-old son to death before taking his own life by hanging. Preliminary investigations suggest financial difficulties and addiction issues led to the tragic incident.

NIT Kurukshetra Faces More Suicide Concerns

NIT Kurukshetra Faces More Suicide Concerns

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A mess employee at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Kurukshetra, allegedly committed suicide on campus, marking the fifth such incident in the past three months and raising concerns about the well-being of individuals at the institution.

AIIMS Team Conducts Second Autopsy On Model Twisha Sharma

AIIMS Team Conducts Second Autopsy On Model Twisha Sharma

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A team of doctors from AIIMS Delhi completed the second postmortem of former model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma in Bhopal, following her death on May 12. Her family alleges dowry harassment and abetment to suicide, while her in-laws claim she suffered from drug addiction.

How Godman Used Black Magic To Extort Millions: ED Probe

How Godman Used Black Magic To Extort Millions: ED Probe

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Self-proclaimed godman Ashok Kharat, accused of portraying himself as Lord Shiva and using black magic to extort money from victims, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate.

Arrest Made In Mumbai Concert Drug Overdose Case

Arrest Made In Mumbai Concert Drug Overdose Case

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A man has been arrested in connection with the death of two people due to suspected drug overdose at a concert in Mumbai. The accused allegedly supplied drugs at the venue.

Mumbai Student Arrested for Alleged Drug Supply at Goregaon Music Concert

Mumbai Student Arrested for Alleged Drug Supply at Goregaon Music Concert

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A 22-year-old student has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly supplying drugs at a music concert in Goregaon, following the deaths of two people from suspected drug overdoses.

Nashik TCS case: 'They forced me to wear skullcap, perform namaaz'

Nashik TCS case: 'They forced me to wear skullcap, perform namaaz'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Four TCS employees have been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing and attempting to forcibly convert a colleague, including forcing him to wear a Muslim cap and perform Namaz.

One Dead, Five Injured As Car Rams E-Rickshaw In Delhi

One Dead, Five Injured As Car Rams E-Rickshaw In Delhi

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A 33-year-old man died and five others were injured after a speeding car collided with an e-rickshaw in Delhi's Model Town area. The car driver, a radiologist, has been taken into custody.

Man And Minor Girl Found Hanged In Hardoi Field

Man And Minor Girl Found Hanged In Hardoi Field

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The bodies of a man and a minor girl, believed to be cousins, were discovered hanging from a tree in a sugarcane field in Hardoi district, Uttar Pradesh, prompting a police investigation into a suspected suicide.

Jail Inmate Killed During Escape Attempt In Hoshiarpur

Jail Inmate Killed During Escape Attempt In Hoshiarpur

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A jail inmate in Hoshiarpur was shot dead after allegedly attacking a police constable and attempting to escape custody outside a hospital. The inmate, identified as Nasib Singh, was facing multiple criminal charges, including murder and offences under the NDPS Act.

Unnao rape case: Kuldeep Sengar granted bail with strict conditions

Unnao rape case: Kuldeep Sengar granted bail with strict conditions

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

The Delhi High Court has suspended the jail term of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who is serving life imprisonment in the 2017 Unnao rape case, while imposing several conditions.

Delhi Man Confesses to Strangling Wife; Police Investigate

Delhi Man Confesses to Strangling Wife; Police Investigate

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A 28-year-old man in Delhi surrendered to police after allegedly strangling his wife. An investigation is underway.

Two Arrested For Murder Of Three-Year-Old Girl In Jharkhand

Two Arrested For Murder Of Three-Year-Old Girl In Jharkhand

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Two men have been arrested in Jharkhand's Godda district for allegedly strangling a three-year-old girl and dumping her body in a well.

Student Protests After Kerala Boy Allegedly Dies By Suicide

Student Protests After Kerala Boy Allegedly Dies By Suicide

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Student organisations in Malappuram, Kerala, staged protest marches to a school in Perinthalmanna following the alleged suicide of a 14-year-old boy. The boy's father alleges that teachers at the school mentally harassed him over his academic performance, leading to the tragic incident. School authorities deny the allegations.

Faridabad Man Strangles Son, Then Dies By Suicide

Faridabad Man Strangles Son, Then Dies By Suicide

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A man in Faridabad allegedly strangled his six-year-old son to death before dying by suicide at his residence in Dayalpur village. Preliminary investigation suggests financial difficulties and addiction to gambling and alcohol as potential factors.

Man Held For Allegedly Killing Wife In Kerala

Man Held For Allegedly Killing Wife In Kerala

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A man was arrested in Ponnani, Kerala, for allegedly murdering his wife in front of their eight-month-old child. The accused, Mohammad, allegedly strangled his wife, Fathima, and dumped her body near the Ponnani harbour area after a dispute.

NCW to probe custodial death of woman in Mumbai

NCW to probe custodial death of woman in Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

Thirty-five-year old Vimla Hari Umap, who was arrested last week on charges of pick-pocketing, died in the custody of Mumbai police.

Why a 13-Year-Old Boy in Jalaun Took His Own Life

Why a 13-Year-Old Boy in Jalaun Took His Own Life

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A 13-year-old boy in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh, was found dead by suicide at his home. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic incident.

Man Held For Allegedly Killing Brother In Jharkhand

Man Held For Allegedly Killing Brother In Jharkhand

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Police in Jharkhand's Chatra district have arrested a man for allegedly killing his brother after a heated argument. The accused initially tried to make the death appear accidental, but confessed after interrogation.

How Thane Police Solved Mumbai Tailor's Murder Case

How Thane Police Solved Mumbai Tailor's Murder Case

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Thane police have solved the murder of a Mumbai-based tailor within 48 hours, arresting two men after discovering the victim was killed over an unpaid loan of Rs 3 lakh. The method of tying the victim provided a crucial clue to investigators.

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.

Man Held For Allegedly Strangling Wife In Kerala

Man Held For Allegedly Strangling Wife In Kerala

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A man in Kerala has been arrested for allegedly strangling his wife to death. Police are investigating the motive behind the crime, suspecting infidelity.

Security Guard Murdered During Temple Robbery In Ranchi

Security Guard Murdered During Temple Robbery In Ranchi

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A 60-year-old security guard was killed during a robbery attempt at a temple in Ranchi. Police have arrested three suspects who confessed to the crime.

Twisha Sharma given tearful adieu; family pins hopes on SC

Twisha Sharma given tearful adieu; family pins hopes on SC

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A medical board from AIIMS Delhi will conduct a second post-mortem examination on former model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma in Bhopal, following her family's concerns about the initial autopsy and allegations of dowry harassment.

Twisha Sharma Cremated As Family Pursues Dowry Harassment Case

Twisha Sharma Cremated As Family Pursues Dowry Harassment Case

Rediff.com24 May 2026

The last rites of former actor-model Twisha Sharma, who was allegedly harassed for dowry, were conducted in Bhopal. Her family continues to seek justice, with the Supreme Court taking cognisance of the case.

Man Strangles Infant Son After Domestic Dispute In UP

Man Strangles Infant Son After Domestic Dispute In UP

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A man in Uttar Pradesh allegedly strangled his six-month-old son to death following a domestic dispute and fled the scene, according to police reports.

Teenager Dies After Overspeeding Vehicle Hits Motorcycle In Delhi

Teenager Dies After Overspeeding Vehicle Hits Motorcycle In Delhi

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A 15-year-old boy died after being hit by an overspeeding tempo in Shalimar Bagh, Delhi. Police have taken the tempo into custody and are investigating the incident, while the victim's family demands justice.

British Sikh man get life term for murdering university student

British Sikh man get life term for murdering university student

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A 23-year-old British Sikh man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a teenage student in Southampton, with the judge highlighting the racial tensions the case has ignited across the UK.

Police Intervene in Delhi Cremation Following Murder Claim

Police Intervene in Delhi Cremation Following Murder Claim

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Delhi Police halted a cremation in Hari Nagar following a PCR call alleging the woman was murdered by her family. The body has been taken for a post-mortem examination, and the family is being questioned.

Delhi Man Arrested For Killing Cousin, Nephew After Advice

Delhi Man Arrested For Killing Cousin, Nephew After Advice

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A 28-year-old man in Delhi has been arrested for allegedly murdering his cousin and her son due to resentment over her repeated advice against his drug addiction and criminal activities.

Accused Rapist Dies by Suicide in Madhya Pradesh Police Station

Accused Rapist Dies by Suicide in Madhya Pradesh Police Station

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A 38-year-old man, arrested for allegedly raping his minor daughter, was found dead in a police station lock-up in Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh. An investigation has been ordered into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Three Held Over 2014 Kidnap And Murder In Thane

Three Held Over 2014 Kidnap And Murder In Thane

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Police in Thane have arrested three individuals, including a history-sheeter, in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a 23-year-old man in 2014, stemming from a land development dispute.

Delhi biker death: Labourer held for not reporting fall

Delhi biker death: Labourer held for not reporting fall

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a labourer for allegedly failing to report a biker's fall into a pit in Janakpuri, which led to the biker's death. The subcontractor involved was also arrested.