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Nine Maha cops get life term in 2011 custodial death case

Nine Maha cops get life term in 2011 custodial death case

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

A court in Washim, Maharashtra, has sentenced nine police personnel to life imprisonment for the 2011 custodial death of Begya Pawar. The court found them guilty of murder, wrongful confinement, and causing grievous hurt, ruling their actions were "serious and brutal" and not part of public duty. The victim died after being brutally beaten to extort a confession, and the police attempted to cover up the incident with a fabricated FIR.

'RTI activism a new business', says SC; denies bail to activist

'RTI activism a new business', says SC; denies bail to activist

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

The Supreme Court has criticised RTI activism, calling it a "new business," while denying anticipatory bail to an activist accused of obstructing road construction work and intimidating public servants in Punjab.

Mumbai Court Refuses Bail to Cricket Coach Accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor Trainee

Mumbai Court Refuses Bail to Cricket Coach Accused of Sexually Assaulting Minor Trainee

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

A special court in Mumbai has denied bail to a cricket coach accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old trainee, citing the gravity of the offence and the risk of him re-offending or absconding.

Fake RPF Officer Kidnaps Labourer, Demands Ransom In Thane

Fake RPF Officer Kidnaps Labourer, Demands Ransom In Thane

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A labourer was allegedly kidnapped from a train in Thane by an individual posing as an RPF officer, who then demanded ransom from the victim's family.

Pak falsely accusing India, says Baloch leader

Pak falsely accusing India, says Baloch leader

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

The people who are fighting for the cause and development of Balochistan are patriotic Pakistanis and are falsely accused of being pro-India by those who are against Balochistan, Jamhoori Watan Party chief Shahzain Bugti has said. Shahzain said the alleged 'Indian interference' was just an excuse to justify a military operation in the province, adding that the government should prove such allegations by disclosing any evidence they may have.

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Rs 5.5 Lakh Job Scam

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Rs 5.5 Lakh Job Scam

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing has arrested Manish Kumar for allegedly defrauding over 20 unemployed youths of Rs 5.5 lakh by falsely promising contractual jobs at GTB Hospital. Kumar, a B.Sc in nursing, used his alleged connections to gain trust before collecting security deposits, then disappeared when jobs didn't materialise.

Auto Driver Held For Rape After Marriage Promise In Thane

Auto Driver Held For Rape After Marriage Promise In Thane

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A 32-year-old auto-rickshaw driver in Thane, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly raping a woman multiple times after promising to marry her. The arrest followed the woman's complaint to the Bhiwandi City police.

TN: 3-yr-old girl dies after sexual assault, migrant worker held

TN: 3-yr-old girl dies after sexual assault, migrant worker held

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

A 19-year-old migrant worker from Bihar has been arrested in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, for the alleged sexual assault of a three-year-old girl, also from Bihar, who tragically died from her injuries.

Delhi rape-murder accused to undergo psychological assessment

Delhi rape-murder accused to undergo psychological assessment

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Investigations into the murder of an IRS officer's daughter in Delhi reveal the accused, Rahul Meena, had a history of aggressive behaviour and psychopathic tendencies. He was also addicted to online betting and had lost a significant amount of money.

Man Arrested In Gujarat For Posing As Senior Police Officer

Man Arrested In Gujarat For Posing As Senior Police Officer

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A man was arrested in Surendranagar, Gujarat, for allegedly posing as a deputy superintendent of police and using the false identity to commit cybercrimes and cheat people.

Punjab CM rejects 'Guru Dokhi' tag, claims video is fake

Punjab CM rejects 'Guru Dokhi' tag, claims video is fake

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has strongly refuted the 'Guru Dokhi' edict issued by the Sikh clergy, asserting that the controversial video at the heart of the dispute is not him and accusing religious bodies of political manipulation.

Man Impersonating IB Official Held In J&K's Kathua

Man Impersonating IB Official Held In J&K's Kathua

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Police in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district have arrested a man identified as Ankush for allegedly impersonating an Intelligence Bureau (IB) official. He was intercepted after specific information, and his identity card was found to be fake. Investigations are ongoing.

UP Government to Pay 50,000 Over False Criminal History Report Delaying Release

UP Government to Pay 50,000 Over False Criminal History Report Delaying Release

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to pay compensation to a man after incorrect police information about his criminal record delayed his release on bail.

Delhi Murder Case: Accused Displayed Psychopathic Tendencies, Say Police

Delhi Murder Case: Accused Displayed Psychopathic Tendencies, Say Police

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Investigations into the murder of an IRS officer's daughter in Delhi reveal the accused, Rahul Meena, had a history of aggressive behaviour and psychopathic tendencies. Police are conducting a psychological analysis to understand his motives.

How Kushinagar Police Busted International Job Fraud Syndicate

How Kushinagar Police Busted International Job Fraud Syndicate

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Kushinagar police busted an international fraud syndicate that allegedly lured Nepali citizens with false promises of jobs and higher education, arresting ten members and rescuing 453 Nepali nationals.

How Saharanpur Police Busted A Multi-Lakh Snake Fraud

How Saharanpur Police Busted A Multi-Lakh Snake Fraud

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A conman, Aas Mohammad, has been arrested in Saharanpur for allegedly defrauding people of lakhs of rupees by selling Red Sand Boa snakes, claiming they possessed medicinal and miraculous properties. Police seized cash, a currency counting machine, and the protected reptiles, with efforts underway to trace other syndicate members.

Punjab Minister Accuses ED Of Politically Motivated Defamation

Punjab Minister Accuses ED Of Politically Motivated Defamation

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Punjab Minister Aman Arora has accused the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of defaming him by linking his name to recent raids in a money laundering probe. Arora alleges the BJP-led Centre is running a politically motivated campaign to malign him and has offered full cooperation with any inquiry.

Complainant admits to filing fake case against Avimukteshwaranand

Complainant admits to filing fake case against Avimukteshwaranand

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Ashutosh Brahmachari, who filed a sexual harassment case against Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, has now claimed he did so under pressure from Ramchandra Das, the mahant of Deva Ashram in Mathura, alleging a conspiracy involving several officers.

Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Law Student In Godman's Obscene Videos Case

Court Grants Anticipatory Bail To Law Student In Godman's Obscene Videos Case

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

A Mumbai court granted anticipatory bail to a 21-year-old law student, Abhay Pratap, accused of selling obscene videos of self-styled godman Ashok Kharat online. The court noted the videos were already publicly available, deeming custodial interrogation unnecessary.

Duo Arrested In Jharkhand For Palghar Collector Impersonation Scam

Duo Arrested In Jharkhand For Palghar Collector Impersonation Scam

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Two individuals have been arrested in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, for allegedly creating a fake social media account in the name of the Palghar district collector and defrauding a local resident of Rs 50,000. Police successfully recovered the entire amount.

SC/ST Court Summons UP Police Officers Over Alleged Probe Manipulation In Dalit Atrocity Case

SC/ST Court Summons UP Police Officers Over Alleged Probe Manipulation In Dalit Atrocity Case

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A special SC/ST court in Sultanpur has summoned two senior Uttar Pradesh police officers, including a former Additional Superintendent of Police, to face trial for allegedly manipulating the investigation into a Dalit atrocity, assault, and attempted culpable homicide case. The court criticised the "deplorable" investigation process and noted attempts to derail justice by dropping an accused's name.

Kerala Court Seeks Report On Underage Marriage Allegations

Kerala Court Seeks Report On Underage Marriage Allegations

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A Kerala court has requested a report from Madhya Pradesh Police regarding allegations of an underage marriage involving a woman who gained attention during the Kumbh Mela and later married her friend at a Kerala temple.

Delhi Murder Case: Accused Known For Aggression, Online Gaming Addiction

Delhi Murder Case: Accused Known For Aggression, Online Gaming Addiction

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Investigations into the murder of an IRS officer's daughter in Delhi reveal the accused, Rahul Meena, had a history of aggressive behaviour and was addicted to online gaming, leading to significant debt. Police are conducting a psychological analysis to understand his mental state and motives, while his family claims he was a quiet person.

Deaths reported in crack down on protesters in PoJK

Deaths reported in crack down on protesters in PoJK

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Tensions are escalating in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) following violent clashes between Pakistani security forces and protestors, resulting in civilian deaths and a communications blackout. The situation has drawn international condemnation, with over 50 British Parliament members expressing concern and a former Indian police chief criticising Pakistan's actions.

TMC Slams Modi for 'False Narrative' on Bengal's Economy and Employment

TMC Slams Modi for 'False Narrative' on Bengal's Economy and Employment

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of presenting a misleading picture of West Bengal's development and employment situation during a rally in Kolkata, alleging that he is acting more as a BJP campaigner than as the Prime Minister.

How Matrimonial Fraudster Cheated Over 25 Vulnerable Women

How Matrimonial Fraudster Cheated Over 25 Vulnerable Women

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Anujkumar Chandraprakash Trivedi has been arrested in Uttar Pradesh for allegedly defrauding over 25 vulnerable women across multiple states. Posing as a prospective groom through matrimonial ads, he cheated them of crores of rupees, often targeting physically challenged individuals and divorcees. His son is also implicated in the fraudulent activities.

Delhi High Court Refuses Anticipatory Bail In Rs 1 Crore Crypto Fraud

Delhi High Court Refuses Anticipatory Bail In Rs 1 Crore Crypto Fraud

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The Delhi High Court denied anticipatory bail to a man accused in an organised cyber fraud case involving the transfer of approximately Rs 1 crore in cryptocurrency. The court emphasised the need for custodial interrogation to unearth the larger conspiracy and recover the cheated amount.

Delhi Court Convicts Youth In 2023 Stabbing Case: Here's Why

Delhi Court Convicts Youth In 2023 Stabbing Case: Here's Why

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A Delhi court has convicted a youth for stabbing a teenager to death near Govind Puri Metro station in 2023, citing the reliable testimony of a sole eyewitness as sufficient evidence.

Gurugram Road Rage: Woman Sexually Assaulted And Threatened After Accident

Gurugram Road Rage: Woman Sexually Assaulted And Threatened After Accident

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A 41-year-old woman in Gurugram was allegedly sexually assaulted and threatened by a group of drunken men after a multi-vehicle road accident near Rajiv Chowk. The men reportedly recorded her video, made sexually coloured remarks, and threatened to circulate the footage online. Police have arrested two accused, Kamal Verma and Sujal Verma, who were previously involved in criminal cases, and are searching for three others.

Thane Man Dupes Woman Out of 12,500 with False IIT Admission Scheme

Thane Man Dupes Woman Out of 12,500 with False IIT Admission Scheme

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A man in Thane has been accused of defrauding a woman of 12.5 lakh by posing as a government official and falsely promising her son's admission to IIT Bombay.

Man Held In Maharashtra For Black Magic Fraud

Man Held In Maharashtra For Black Magic Fraud

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Police in Maharashtra's Latur district have registered a case against a man for allegedly cheating people by claiming to possess supernatural powers.

'Rajnath knew the truth yet...': Cong on Op Sindoor soldiers' deaths

'Rajnath knew the truth yet...': Cong on Op Sindoor soldiers' deaths

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

The Congress party has accused the government of concealing the supreme sacrifice of six soldiers during Operation Sindoor, thereby denying them honour and recognition. Congress leader Pawan Khera questioned Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's statement in Parliament, suggesting he either lacked knowledge or misled the House. The Defence Ministry, however, refuted these claims, stating that social media posts selectively quoted the minister's remarks to misrepresent the facts.

Delhi Police Uncover Honey-Trap Extortion Ring

Delhi Police Uncover Honey-Trap Extortion Ring

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled a honey-trap and extortion racket where gang members impersonated police officers to extort money from victims met through dating apps.

Hyderabad Duo Arrested in Connection with Belagavi 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Hyderabad Duo Arrested in Connection with Belagavi 'Digital Arrest' Scam

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Two individuals from Hyderabad have been arrested in connection with a 'digital arrest' scam in Belagavi, where an 81-year-old businessman was defrauded of over Rs 15 crore.

Kanpur Police Book Three Over Defamatory Social Media Posts Against Aditi Yadav

Kanpur Police Book Three Over Defamatory Social Media Posts Against Aditi Yadav

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Kanpur cyber crime police have registered an FIR against three individuals for allegedly circulating objectionable and misleading social media posts targeting Aditi Yadav, daughter of Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav. The complaint, filed by a Samajwadi Party official, alleges that the content included false claims, objectionable remarks, and morphed photographs intended to defame her and malign the family's reputation. The accused face charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Information Technology Act, with a cyber crime investigation currently underway.

'Kala Hiran' not submitted to Censor board, HC puts off Salman's plea

'Kala Hiran' not submitted to Censor board, HC puts off Salman's plea

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

The Delhi High Court has deferred the hearing on actor Salman Khan's plea to stay the release of the film 'Kala Hiran: The Battle for Legal' until July 6, as the movie has not yet been submitted to the censor board for certification.

Delhi Police Nab Fugitive Accused of Killing Daughter in Jammu

Delhi Police Nab Fugitive Accused of Killing Daughter in Jammu

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A man accused of killing his 10-year-old daughter in Jammu in 2016, due to suspicions about her paternity, has been arrested in southeast Delhi after being on the run for several years.

Banerjee Accuses BJP of Religious Division and Unfulfilled Promises

Banerjee Accuses BJP of Religious Division and Unfulfilled Promises

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee criticised the BJP over the proposed Uniform Civil Code and the delay in recognising the Kurmali language, accusing the party of dividing people and making false promises.

Teenager Dies After Stabbing In Ghaziabad, India

Teenager Dies After Stabbing In Ghaziabad, India

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A Class 11 student in Ghaziabad, India, died after being stabbed during an altercation. Police have arrested three of the five accused and are searching for the remaining two. The incident has sparked outrage, with officials promising strict action.

Extortion Gang Busted In Dehradun, Three Arrested

Extortion Gang Busted In Dehradun, Three Arrested

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Police in Dehradun have arrested three members of a gang accused of attempting to extort Rs 25 lakh from a businessman by threatening to implicate him in false criminal cases.