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How Pune teen's family tried to coerce driver to take blame

How Pune teen's family tried to coerce driver to take blame

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Pune police on Saturday arrested the grandfather of the 17-year-old involved in a car crash here that killed two persons while claiming that both the teenager's father and grandfather put pressure on the family's driver to take blame for accident by offering him money and giving threats.

Delhi CM attacker planned protest against SC verdict on stray dogs

Delhi CM attacker planned protest against SC verdict on stray dogs

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The man accused of attacking Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta told investigators he planned a protest against the Supreme Court's order on relocating stray dogs, similar to Anna Hazare's anti-corruption protests.

'5 of them punched on her face': Indian-origin girl attacked in Ireland

'5 of them punched on her face': Indian-origin girl attacked in Ireland

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

An Indian-origin nurse in Ireland is devastated after her daughter was racially abused and attacked. This incident, along with other recent attacks on Indian citizens, has raised concerns about safety and racism in Ireland.

Driver of truck that plowed into religious procession in Bihar arrested

Driver of truck that plowed into religious procession in Bihar arrested

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

The driver of a truck that ploughed into a religious procession killing at least 12 people, including seven children, in Bihar's Vaishali district was rescued from the mangled vehicle and arrested, a senior police officer said on Monday.

UP man held for communal post has objectionable videos of Hindu women

UP man held for communal post has objectionable videos of Hindu women

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

Objectionable photos and videos allegedly involving Hindu women have been found in the mobile phone of a Muslim youth arrested for sharing a 'provocative' message on social media on Eid, police said.

Gold smugglers arriving from Dubai abducted in UP, rescued

Gold smugglers arriving from Dubai abducted in UP, rescued

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Six alleged gold smugglers, who arrived from Dubai, were rescued after they were abducted by a gang impersonating as customs officers. The smugglers had ingested a total of 29 gold capsules, weighing around 950 grams. Two of the kidnappers were injured and arrested after a police encounter.

Cow vigilantes beat up 2 men, throw them in canal; 1 dies

Cow vigilantes beat up 2 men, throw them in canal; 1 dies

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Two men were beaten up and thrown into a canal in Haryana's Palwal district allegedly by some cow vigilantes, leading to the death of one of the victims. Police have arrested five of the 11 accused. The incident occurred on February 22 when the accused intercepted a truck transporting cattle from Rajasthan to Lucknow on suspicion of cow smuggling. The truck driver and his helper were beaten up and thrown into a canal. While the driver survived, the helper's body was found in the canal on Sunday.

PIX: Car ploughs into fans at Liverpool parade, 27 in hospital

PIX: Car ploughs into fans at Liverpool parade, 27 in hospital

Rediff.com27 May 2025

A car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans during a parade celebrating their side's English Premier League title triumph on Monday, hospitalising 27 people, with two seriously injured.

Scolded by employer, domestic help kills woman, her son

Scolded by employer, domestic help kills woman, her son

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

A woman and her teenage son were allegedly killed by their domestic help at their home in the Lajpat Nagar area of southeast Delhi. The accused was later arrested while trying to flee.

Teen Porsche driver's blood samples swapped with woman's, police tell court

Teen Porsche driver's blood samples swapped with woman's, police tell court

Rediff.com30 May 2024

The sessions court granted the police's plea and extended till June 5 the custody of two doctors and an employee of the Sassoon General Hospital here arrested in this connection.

Mihir Shah changed his look to evade arrest, cops tell court

Mihir Shah changed his look to evade arrest, cops tell court

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

A court in Mumbai on Wednesday remanded Mihir Shah, the prime accused in the BMW hit-and-run case, in police custody till July 16.

SC upholds murder charges on Punjab cops in 2015 fake encounter case

SC upholds murder charges on Punjab cops in 2015 fake encounter case

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta also restored the destruction of evidence charge levelled on deputy commissioner of police Parampal Singh for directing the removal of the number plate of the car after the firing incident in 2015 in which a driver was killed.

Canada-based man held for running SUV over Fauja Singh

Canada-based man held for running SUV over Fauja Singh

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

The driver of the SUV that fatally struck Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathoner, has been arrested. Amritpal Singh Dhillon, 26, was apprehended and his vehicle seized. The incident occurred on the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway in Punjab's Jalandhar district.

Communal tension grips Dakshin Kannada as 3 held for murder

Communal tension grips Dakshin Kannada as 3 held for murder

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Investigation into the murder of a 32 year-old man in Bantwal taluk of Dakshina Kannada district has intensified with police detaining three suspects, official sources said on Wednesday.

Tejashwi Yadav's convoy hit by truck, 3 injured

Tejashwi Yadav's convoy hit by truck, 3 injured

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tejashwi Yadav escaped unhurt as a speeding truck hit two vehicles of his convoy, injuring three security personnel in Bihar's Vaishali district early on Saturday, police said.

'Sushasan Babu' Nitish Under Fire Over Rise In Crime

'Sushasan Babu' Nitish Under Fire Over Rise In Crime

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Ahead of the impending assembly polls, the rising crime graph and poor law and order situation have led to demands being revived to adopt UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's 'bulldozer' and police encounter policy in Bihar to deal with criminals.

Pune doctor advised to swap teen Porsche drivers' blood samples: Police

Pune doctor advised to swap teen Porsche drivers' blood samples: Police

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Both the teenager's father, realtor Vishal Agarwal, and Dr Taware have been arrested in related cases following the accident of May 19 where two IT professionals were killed when the car allegedly driven by the drunk 17-year-old crashed into their motorbike.

Woman Brutally Thrashed In Karnataka

Woman Brutally Thrashed In Karnataka

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

A 38-year-old married woman was brutally beaten up outside a mosque in Davanagere district in Karnataka by six men after her husband complained to mosque officials about the presence of another man in his house.

Mumbai BMW crash: Sena leader's absconding son arrested

Mumbai BMW crash: Sena leader's absconding son arrested

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Mumbai police on Tuesday arrested Mihir Shah, two days after the 24-year-old allegedly rammed his BMW car into a two-wheeler, killing a woman and leaving her husband injured.

Pune car crash: Police quiz teen's grandfather; driver may be made witness

Pune car crash: Police quiz teen's grandfather; driver may be made witness

Rediff.com24 May 2024

The officer said that the driver may be presented in the court as a witness in the case.

Owner of Mumbai hoarding, that collapsed killing 16, arrested

Owner of Mumbai hoarding, that collapsed killing 16, arrested

Rediff.com17 May 2024

At least 16 people were killed, and 75 injured after the billboard collapsed in an unexpected dust storm in Mumbai on Monday.

Pune Porsche crash: Two cops face axing for negligence in probe

Pune Porsche crash: Two cops face axing for negligence in probe

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Two Maharashtra Police officers are facing dismissal for alleged negligence in the investigation of a fatal Porsche crash in Pune last year. The officers were suspended for their late reporting of the incident and dereliction of duty, and an internal inquiry revealed lapses in the case registration and blood sample collection. The case involves a drunk minor driver who killed two tech professionals, and there was an attempt to swap blood samples to conceal the driver's intoxication.

President's medal winning cop gets life term for murder

President's medal winning cop gets life term for murder

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

A former police officer, Abhay Kurundkar, who received the President's Medal for meritorious service, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of assistant police inspector Ashwini Bidre-Gore in 2016. Kurundkar was in an extramarital relationship with Gore and killed her with the help of others in Bhayander, Thane district. He was convicted of murder and other offenses by a Maharashtra court. Kurundkar's associates were also sentenced for their involvement in the crime.

Ex-army man hacked into 6 pieces by wife, lover in UP; 4 held

Ex-army man hacked into 6 pieces by wife, lover in UP; 4 held

Rediff.com13 May 2025

The accused dumped the body parts in different locations to conceal the identity of the victim.

2 arrested after BMW knocks down woman in Mumbai

2 arrested after BMW knocks down woman in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

Police arrested two persons after a woman travelling on a scooter with her husband was fatally knocked down allegedly by a BMW car in Mumbai's Worli area in the early hours of Sunday, an official said.

Regaining share key to more upside in automobile major Hero MotoCorp

Regaining share key to more upside in automobile major Hero MotoCorp

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Hero MotoCorp Ltd (HMCL) has been the best-performing auto stock over the last three months, gaining over 17 per cent during this period. Multiple tailwinds, especially on the rural front, are expected to boost its volumes. In addition to the demand drivers, new launches too should help drive growth both in the commuter and premium motorcycle categories.

Speeding Porsche hits 2 scooters in Chandigarh, 1 dead

Speeding Porsche hits 2 scooters in Chandigarh, 1 dead

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

A 24-year-old man was killed and two women were injured in Chandigarh after a Porsche car hit two scooters. The incident happened near a petrol pump in Sector 4 at around 8 am on Monday. The impact of the collision was so strong that one of the two-wheelers was completely destroyed and the front portion of the luxury car was damaged. The accident also severed Ankit's leg and injured the legs of the women. The driver of the Porsche was arrested.

14-yr-old, out on morning run, hit by speeding Jaguar in Noida

14-yr-old, out on morning run, hit by speeding Jaguar in Noida

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

The incident took place around 6 am on January 9 near Stellar Jeevan Society in the Bisrakh police station area when the Jaguar car allegedly struck the boy from behind, as per a complaint lodged by the victim's father, Murari Singh.

Driver in Maharashtra bus tragedy was drunk: Report

Driver in Maharashtra bus tragedy was drunk: Report

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The chemical analysis report of the regional Forensic Science Laboratory revealed that 0.30 per cent alcohol was found in the blood sample of the driver

Delhi woman strangled, tied to rock and dumped in drain

Delhi woman strangled, tied to rock and dumped in drain

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Asif allegedly knew the victim, Komal (22), for around 12 years, they said.

Juvenile Porsche driver's father, 2 pub staffers sent to police custody

Juvenile Porsche driver's father, 2 pub staffers sent to police custody

Rediff.com23 May 2024

The teenage boy's father, a real estate developer, and employees of Black Club pub Nitesh Shevani and Jayesh Gavkar, were produced before additional sessions judge S P Ponkshe.

Law student mows down woman in Vadodara, screams 'another round'

Law student mows down woman in Vadodara, screams 'another round'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

A speeding car driven by a 20-year-old law student crashed into two-wheelers in Vadodara, Gujarat, killing a woman and injuring four others. The driver, Rakshit Chaurasiya, was arrested and is suspected of being under the influence of alcohol. Witnesses reported seeing him screaming "another round, another round " after the crash. Chaurasiya's friend, Mit Chauhan, who was in the passenger seat, is being sought by police. The car, which belonged to Chauhan, was severely damaged in the accident. CCTV footage shows the car hitting two scooters and dragging the riders before coming to a halt. Police are investigating the incident and will conduct a medical test to determine if Chaurasiya was intoxicated.

Cab driver who knocked down ex-Intel India head says he dozed off

Cab driver who knocked down ex-Intel India head says he dozed off

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The driver of the cab that fatally knocked down former Intel India country head Avtar Saini in Maharashtra's Navi Mumbai, has told the police that he lost control over the vehicle as he dozed off because he was driving all night, an official said on Friday.

Amritsar hooch toll rises to 21; 10 held, 2 cops suspended

Amritsar hooch toll rises to 21; 10 held, 2 cops suspended

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Police said they have made five arrests in the incident. Those arrested have been identified as Prabhjit Singh, the main accused, Kulbir Singh, Sahib Singh, Gurjant Singh and Ninder Kaur, they said.

Truck runs over 3, including 2 kids, sleeping on Pune footpath

Truck runs over 3, including 2 kids, sleeping on Pune footpath

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

The deceased have been identified as Vaibhavi Pawar (1), Vaibhav Pawar (2) and Vishal Pawar (22), the police said.

Meerut woman travelled to Kasol with lover after killing husband

Meerut woman travelled to Kasol with lover after killing husband

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

The couple introduced themselves as husband and wife, checked into a hotel in Kasol on March 10, stayed for six days, and left on March 16. Their driver accompanied them, said hotel operator Aman Kumar on Saturday.

Woman held for smuggling MDMA, hid drugs in private parts

Woman held for smuggling MDMA, hid drugs in private parts

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

First, 50 grams of MDMA was found in the car. Subsequently, the woman was medically examined and found to have hidden around 40 grams of MDMA in her private parts, police said.

6 arrested, 49 FIRs booked for anti-Modi posters in Delhi

6 arrested, 49 FIRs booked for anti-Modi posters in Delhi

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

As per the allegations, some parts of Delhi also had posters with the caption Modi Hatao Desh Bachao.

'Truck drivers don't get a life of dignity in India'

'Truck drivers don't get a life of dignity in India'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

'The government never asked any transport association before making this law on hit and run cases.' 'MPs only clapped to Amit Shah's new law and never questioned him about this law.' 'Are these MPs not bothered about the lives of drivers?'

Karnataka minister backs conductor thrashed for not speaking Marathi

Karnataka minister backs conductor thrashed for not speaking Marathi

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy has expressed his support for a bus conductor, Mahadevappa Hukkeri, who was allegedly assaulted in Belagavi for not speaking Marathi. The incident has reignited the decades-old border dispute between Maharashtra and Karnataka. Five people have been arrested in connection with the assault, but the Minister has called for the arrest of others involved. The attack has also led to allegations of a false POCSO case being registered against the conductor.

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