News for 'death investigation'

Udaipur Nurse Death: Doctor in Custody Amidst Murder Allegations

Udaipur Nurse Death: Doctor in Custody Amidst Murder Allegations

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A nurse's body was discovered under suspicious circumstances at a community health centre in Udaipur, leading to the arrest of a doctor and a murder investigation.

Indian embassy seeks probe into removal of sailor's organs in Venezuela

Indian embassy seeks probe into removal of sailor's organs in Venezuela

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

The Indian Embassy in Venezuela has called for a thorough investigation into the alleged desecration and removal of organs from the body of Indian sailor Rakesh Chauhan. His wife and the Forward Seamen's Union of India claim a second post-mortem in India revealed all internal organs were missing, raising serious questions about his death and the handling of his remains.

Death Sentence for Three in 2019 Muzaffarnagar Lawyer Murder

Death Sentence for Three in 2019 Muzaffarnagar Lawyer Murder

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

A fast track court in Muzaffarnagar has sentenced three people to death and another to seven years' imprisonment for the abduction and murder of a lawyer in 2019.

Kolkata Man Arrested After Wife Found Hacked to Death

Kolkata Man Arrested After Wife Found Hacked to Death

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

A man in Kolkata has been arrested for allegedly hacking his wife to death following a domestic dispute. The incident occurred in the Kasba area, and the couple's daughter witnessed the attack.

Pune Maritime Institute Officials Face Charges in Student's Death

Pune Maritime Institute Officials Face Charges in Student's Death

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The principal of a maritime institute in Pune and three others have been booked for alleged negligence after a student died when a basketball hoop collapsed.

Opposition Parties Challenge Assam Police Findings in Zubeen Garg Death Case

Opposition Parties Challenge Assam Police Findings in Zubeen Garg Death Case

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Opposition parties in Assam are questioning the police investigation into the death of singer Zubeen Garg after a Singapore coroner ruled it an accidental drowning, contradicting the Assam police's murder charge.

Jammu Teen Death: Family Alleges Foul Play After Body Found

Jammu Teen Death: Family Alleges Foul Play After Body Found

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

A 17-year-old boy's body was discovered near a river in Jammu, leading to protests by family members who suspect foul play after his disappearance. Police have detained two individuals for questioning.

Political Storm Brews Over Dalit Girl's Death In Uttar Pradesh

Political Storm Brews Over Dalit Girl's Death In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

The death of a Dalit girl in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, has ignited a political controversy as opposition parties demand justice and action against officials. Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav plans to visit the girl's family, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state.

Mob Attacks Accused's Home After Man Found Dead In Sirohi

Mob Attacks Accused's Home After Man Found Dead In Sirohi

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A village in Sirohi district experienced tension after the suspicious death of a 30-year-old man led to angry villagers allegedly attacking the house of the family accused by the deceased's relatives. Police have deployed additional forces and are investigating the matter, awaiting the post-mortem report to determine the cause of death.

NIA charges Shabir Ahmad Shah among 6 separatists in Srinagar violence case

NIA charges Shabir Ahmad Shah among 6 separatists in Srinagar violence case

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday filed a charge sheet against six Kashmiri separatist leaders, including Shabir Ahmad Shah, for allegedly instigating large-scale mob violence against police personnel during the funeral procession of a slain terrorist in Srinagar nearly three decades ago.

Greater Noida: Security Guard Dies After Jumping From Hostel

Greater Noida: Security Guard Dies After Jumping From Hostel

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A 19-year-old security guard at a girls' hostel in Greater Noida allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the building. Police are investigating the incident, with initial findings suggesting a domestic dispute as the cause.

Greater Noida: Security Guard Dies After Jumping From Hostel

Greater Noida: Security Guard Dies After Jumping From Hostel

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A 19-year-old security guard at a girls' hostel in Greater Noida allegedly died by suicide after jumping from the building. Police are investigating the incident, with initial findings suggesting a domestic dispute as the cause.

BJP Demands CBI Investigation into Punjab Official's Suicide, Alleges Government Cover-Up

BJP Demands CBI Investigation into Punjab Official's Suicide, Alleges Government Cover-Up

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A Punjab BJP delegation has requested a CBI investigation into the suicide of a Punjab State Warehousing Corporation official, alleging harassment and a cover-up by the state government.

Kannur Dental College: Student Death Not Due To Caste Bias

Kannur Dental College: Student Death Not Due To Caste Bias

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

The management of Kannur Dental College has refuted allegations of caste discrimination in connection with the death of a BDS student, suggesting a loan taken through a mobile app was a contributing factor. Police are investigating the case, which involves allegations of abetment of suicide and violations of the SC/ST Act.

'The boat was upside down in a second': Survivor recalls Vietnam tragedy

'The boat was upside down in a second': Survivor recalls Vietnam tragedy

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

An Indian survivor of a boat tragedy near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island described the terrifying moments when a tourist boat carrying 32 Indian tourists capsized due to a sudden storm, killing 15. He praised the swift rescue but highlighted the lack of adequate medical facilities on the island, suggesting more lives could have been saved with better aid. Authorities are investigating the incident.

'Psycho killer' poisons 8 men with borax powder, attends their funeral

'Psycho killer' poisons 8 men with borax powder, attends their funeral

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

A 46-year-old shopkeeper, Ram Sahay Jaiswal, has been arrested in Chhattisgarh's Balodabazar district for allegedly poisoning eight men with borax powder over four months, driven by revenge and grudges.

'No virus': Toxic pesticides, cadmium suspected in Rajouri mystery deaths

'No virus': Toxic pesticides, cadmium suspected in Rajouri mystery deaths

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

Fresh findings suggest pesticide compounds and elevated cadmium levels may be linked to the deaths of 17 people in a remote village in Rajouri district.

Police Probe Death of Actor Rahul Banerjee During Odisha TV Serial Shoot

Police Probe Death of Actor Rahul Banerjee During Odisha TV Serial Shoot

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Odisha police have registered an FIR to investigate the death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, who allegedly drowned during the shoot of a Bengali television serial at Talsari beach in Balasore district.

Dharwad Jailer Found Hanging In Quarters, Police Probe Suspension Link

Dharwad Jailer Found Hanging In Quarters, Police Probe Suspension Link

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A 33-year-old prison official, Shiddaramappa Basappa Vaddar, was found dead by hanging in his official quarters in Dharwad. He had been suspended for two months in connection with a case involving the facilitation of prohibited items into the jail. Police are investigating the circumstances of his death and the disciplinary action against him.

Delhi Teenager Stabbed to Death Over Brother's Relationship

Delhi Teenager Stabbed to Death Over Brother's Relationship

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

An 18-year-old was allegedly stabbed to death in Jahangirpuri, Delhi, due to a dispute stemming from his brother's relationship with the wife of one of the accused.

Man's Severed Legs Found In Odisha Tiger Reserve

Man's Severed Legs Found In Odisha Tiger Reserve

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Severed legs of a man were discovered inside the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district. Locals suspect a tiger attack, but forest officials are investigating the cause of death.

Unnao Rape Survivor's Appeal For Death Penalty Rejected

Unnao Rape Survivor's Appeal For Death Penalty Rejected

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The Delhi High Court dismissed an appeal by the Unnao rape survivor seeking the death penalty for Kuldeep Sengar in her father's custodial death case, citing an unexplained delay of 1,945 days in filing the appeal.

Father Alleges Wife Murdered Infant Son Over Affair

Father Alleges Wife Murdered Infant Son Over Affair

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A father in Meerut has accused his wife of murdering their seven-month-old son, alleging she confessed to the crime after he discovered her affair. Police have launched an investigation into the suspicious death.

Gurugram Woman's Death Sparks Poisoning Allegations Against Husband

Gurugram Woman's Death Sparks Poisoning Allegations Against Husband

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A 23-year-old woman in Gurugram died under suspicious circumstances, with her family accusing her husband of injecting her with a toxin. Police have registered a dowry murder case and are investigating the matter.

How A Minor Collision Led To Fatal Stabbing In Delhi Park

How A Minor Collision Led To Fatal Stabbing In Delhi Park

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

A man was allegedly stabbed to death in a park in east Delhi's Kondli area following an altercation with three juveniles. Police have apprehended the three accused, and an investigation is underway to determine the exact sequence of events that led to the fatal incident.

Virar Teenager Dies By Suicide Over Damaged Mobile Phone

Virar Teenager Dies By Suicide Over Damaged Mobile Phone

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

A 17-year-old girl in Virar, Palghar district, allegedly died by suicide after becoming depressed over her damaged mobile phone and the inability to afford its repair. Police have registered a case of accidental death and are investigating the incident.

Maharashtra Government To Seek Death Penalty In Pune Rape-Murder Case

Maharashtra Government To Seek Death Penalty In Pune Rape-Murder Case

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured that the government will push for a death penalty for the accused in the Pune child rape-murder case, asserting that the state will fast-track the trial to ensure justice in 'record time'.

Janakpuri Pit Death: Police File Chargesheet, Detail Lapses in Construction Project

Janakpuri Pit Death: Police File Chargesheet, Detail Lapses in Construction Project

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have filed a chargesheet in the Janakpuri pit death case, naming three accused and detailing alleged lapses in the execution of a construction project that led to the death of a man who fell into a 15-foot-deep pit.

Woman Hacked To Death By Husband In Bundi Village

Woman Hacked To Death By Husband In Bundi Village

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A woman in Bundi district was allegedly murdered by her husband with an axe while she slept next to her daughters. Police are searching for the absconding husband, with domestic dispute cited as the likely motive.

Man Abducted, Beaten To Death In Rajasthan; Brother Dies By Suicide

Man Abducted, Beaten To Death In Rajasthan; Brother Dies By Suicide

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A man was allegedly abducted and beaten to death in Rajasthan's Balotra district, and his body was later thrown into a well in the neighbouring Pali district, police said. Five persons have been arrested. The deceased's brother allegedly died by suicide due to mental stress.

TMC Panchayat Leader Found Hanging In West Bengal Home

TMC Panchayat Leader Found Hanging In West Bengal Home

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A Trinamool Congress panchayat chief was found dead inside his house in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, which comes after residents accused him of corruption.

Muzaffarnagar Man Allegedly Poisoned By Wife Amidst Family Dispute

Muzaffarnagar Man Allegedly Poisoned By Wife Amidst Family Dispute

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A 35-year-old man was allegedly poisoned to death by his wife in Muzaffarnagar following a family dispute. Police have arrested the wife, Puja, and registered a case against 12 members of her in-laws' family. The article also mentions a separate incident where a 25-year-old man was found dead, suspected of consuming poison due to harassment by his in-laws.

Quadruplets die after autorickshaw delivery, family blames ambulance delay

Quadruplets die after autorickshaw delivery, family blames ambulance delay

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

A woman in Madhya Pradesh's Mandla district delivered quadruplets in an autorickshaw en route to a hospital, but all four babies died shortly after due to prematurity. The family alleges the absence of an ambulance led to the tragedy, while health officials attribute the deaths to premature delivery and incomplete development.

Tension in Manipur as Missing Men Found Dead; NIA Investigation Ordered

Tension in Manipur as Missing Men Found Dead; NIA Investigation Ordered

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Two men who went missing in Manipur's Kamjong district were found dead, leading to protests and demands for justice. The state government has ordered an NIA investigation and announced compensation for the families.

Elderly Man Dies After Objecting To Abusive Language In UP Village

Elderly Man Dies After Objecting To Abusive Language In UP Village

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A 65-year-old man, Virendra Sharma, was allegedly beaten to death in Sikanderpur village, Muzaffarnagar, after he objected to the use of abusive language during a minor altercation. One accused, Nitin, has been arrested, and a case has been registered against him and his father, Ranvir.

Inquiry ordered after Anganwadi worker's death in Shahjahanpur amid work pressure allegations

Inquiry ordered after Anganwadi worker's death in Shahjahanpur amid work pressure allegations

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

An inquiry has been initiated into the death of an anganwadi worker in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, following allegations that work pressure related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) contributed to her death. The investigation was ordered after a video surfaced on social media showing the deceased woman's daughter alleging harassment and undue pressure from officials.

Delhi man stabbed to death after dispute; suspects arrested

Delhi man stabbed to death after dispute; suspects arrested

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

A 20-year-old man was fatally stabbed in northwest Delhi following a quarrel. Police have apprehended two men and a juvenile in connection with the incident.

Couple in Kerala Suspected of Suicide Following Son's Tragic Death

Couple in Kerala Suspected of Suicide Following Son's Tragic Death

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

A couple in Kerala was found dead in a suspected suicide, months after their son died in a train accident. Police recovered a suicide note indicating depression as the cause.

Foul Play Suspected in Sultanpur Hanging Death

Foul Play Suspected in Sultanpur Hanging Death

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

The body of an 18-year-old man was found hanging from a tree in a village in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, prompting a police investigation amid suspicions of foul play.

Protest Over Child Deaths In Manipur Turns Violent

Protest Over Child Deaths In Manipur Turns Violent

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Protests in Imphal, Manipur, over the deaths of two children in a bomb blast turned violent, with demonstrators clashing with security forces. The unrest occurred during a torch rally, leading to the use of tear gas and arrests for curfew violations and property damage.