The death of a man known as 'Farsa Wale Baba' in Mathura under suspicious circumstances led to protests and a traffic blockade during President Murmu's visit. Supporters allege he was killed by cattle smugglers, while authorities claim a truck accident was the cause.
A self-styled godman in Maharashtra's Dhule district has been arrested for allegedly strangling a woman after she resisted his sexual assault attempt and subsequently killing her male friend at his ashram.
A man in Gurugram allegedly strangled his wife to death after she refused to give him money for alcohol. He was arrested after a post-mortem revealed the cause of death.
A man who had been absconding after allegedly murdering his wife in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, was found dead, with police suspecting suicide.
Prateek Yadav, the younger son of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav, has died at the age of 38 due to cardiac-lung complications. The news has prompted condolences from across the political spectrum in Uttar Pradesh.
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.
Police in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against Raghavendra Singh and others for allegedly making casteist remarks and issuing threats against the son of BJP MP Arun Kumar Sagar. The incident reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a parked vehicle.
A 28-year-old woman in Kerala was allegedly hacked to death by her 70-year-old mother-in-law following a dispute over serving tea at their home.
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.
A Bhopal court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Samarth Singh, the husband of deceased model and actress Twisha Sharma, who was found dead in her home. Police have announced a reward for information leading to his arrest as the investigation continues.
A court in Navi Mumbai acquitted two individuals accused of a 2018 murder, citing insufficient forensic evidence and delays in filing the initial police report.
A woman in Kurukshetra allegedly died by suicide at her paying guest accommodation, days after her estranged husband was found dead in his native village. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding both deaths.
A 35-year-old man in Telangana was allegedly killed by his wife after an argument over her not cooking chicken curry. The woman has been arrested and remanded to judicial custody.
A man was allegedly hacked to death with an axe over an old rivalry in a village in Rajasthan's Banswara district, police said on Monday. The incident, which took place on Sunday night, triggered arson and clashes between two groups.
A former aide to a councillor was allegedly stabbed to death by unidentified individuals in Gorakhpur while on a morning walk. Police have launched an investigation, detaining several suspects and analysing CCTV footage.
A Thane court acquitted three individuals accused in a 2021 murder case, citing the prosecution's failure to establish their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt and lack of supporting testimony from key witnesses.
A 40-year-old man in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife with an axe after she objected to his alcoholism.
Police in Delhi suspect the killing of a 60-year-old watchman was a planned murder, not a spontaneous act of road rage. The victim was repeatedly run over by an SUV with no number plate, and investigators are exploring possible motives including attempted theft and previous enmity.
Police in Meerut have confirmed that a woman found dead last month is a citizen of Turkmenistan, following initial misidentification. The investigation into her death continues, with several arrests made.
A 32-year-old man died after being attacked with sticks and iron rods following a dispute over cleaning a warehouse in Ghaziabad. Police have registered a complaint and are searching for the accused.
A 24-year-old man in Gurugram was allegedly strangled to death by his wife's teenage lover and an accomplice. Police discovered the body in a trunk at the victim's residence in Sector 54. The accused have been arrested, and the wife has been detained for questioning.
An elderly woman was found murdered in her village in Sultanpur district, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the case, with multiple teams formed to find the perpetrator.
A 13-year-old boy was found dead in a swampy area on the banks of the Noyyal river in Coimbatore. Two minor friends have been apprehended in connection with the alleged murder, which was triggered by vulgar remarks made by the victim.
Police in Odisha's Ganjam district have arrested nine people, including family members, in connection with the abduction and murder of a real estate businessman. The arrests followed the discovery of the victim's body near Gopalpur. Property disputes are believed to be the motive.
A 17-year-old boy died and another was injured after a stabbing incident at a wedding in Delhi's Rani Bagh area, triggered by a dispute over food arrangements.
The Delhi High Court has recognised an individual's 'right to be forgotten', ruling that search engines cannot perpetually display judicial records in name-based searches for private cases or those ending in acquittal.
A man's death in police custody in Odisha's Nabarangpur district has led to protests by villagers, who allege foul play and demand justice.
A 36-year-old man was murdered by his partner with a hammer in an Agra hotel room. Police have arrested the woman and are investigating the motive behind the crime.
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.
A couple was allegedly stabbed to death in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, in front of their three minor children due to a dispute over a house deal. Police have arrested two of the six accused, with one apprehended after a police encounter.
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Ganjam district, Odisha, for allegedly murdering his 19-year-old cousin brother. Police suspect a family dispute as the motive, and are searching for two other individuals believed to be involved in the crime.
Tensions flared in Delhi's Uttam Nagar after a man died following a clash during Holi celebrations, leading to protests and traffic disruptions.
A 60-year-old watchman was assaulted and killed in Peeragarhi village, Delhi, after being run over twice by an SUV. Police are investigating the hit-and-run incident and searching for the accused driver.
A man was allegedly bludgeoned to death with a brick in Meetli village, Uttar Pradesh, following a late-night beer party; police suspect an illicit relationship as the motive and have detained three suspects.
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.
A British Sikh man has been convicted of murder after claiming he used a kirpan in self-defence. The case has raised questions about the legal parameters around carrying a kirpan in the UK.
Police in Bokaro, Jharkhand, have arrested five individuals in connection with the murder of Baby Devi, whose body was discovered in the Jamuniya River. The suspects confessed to the crime, citing a prior dispute as the motive.
A petrol pump worker in Indore died after a car driver allegedly refused to pay for fuel, grabbed his hand, rolled up the window, and dragged him with the moving vehicle. Police are searching for the driver.
A 25-year-old man in Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan, allegedly died by suicide after his wife was found dead at their home following a domestic dispute. The man reportedly jumped in front of a train after posting a message about not being able to live without his wife.
A 23-year-old man in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested after allegedly killing his wife with an iron pipe following a domestic dispute. The man confessed to the crime at a local police station.
