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Forensic student's perfect murder foiled by CCTV footage

Forensic student's perfect murder foiled by CCTV footage

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

A forensic science student's meticulously planned murder of her live-in partner, inspired by crime web series, was foiled by CCTV footage and forensic analysis.

Woman, Son Found Murdered In Delhi Home; Police Investigate Robbery Angle

Woman, Son Found Murdered In Delhi Home; Police Investigate Robbery Angle

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A woman and her teenage son were found murdered in their home in southeast Delhi. Police suspect robbery and are investigating possible involvement of someone known to the family.

Former MLA's Son Discovered Dead in Burned Car in Karnataka Forest

Former MLA's Son Discovered Dead in Burned Car in Karnataka Forest

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The charred body of Raju Bolashetty, son of a former MLA, was discovered inside a car in a forest area of Dharwad district, Karnataka. Police suspect foul play and have launched an investigation.

NEET Aspirant Dies By Suicide; Exam Cancellation Suspected

NEET Aspirant Dies By Suicide; Exam Cancellation Suspected

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A 20-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide at her home in Delhi after the NEET exam was cancelled. Family members suspect the cancellation of the national entrance test led to her taking this extreme step.

Guna Couple's Death Under Investigation: Possible Suicide

Guna Couple's Death Under Investigation: Possible Suicide

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

An elderly couple was found dead in their home in Guna, Madhya Pradesh, with police suspecting a case of suicide. The investigation is ongoing to determine the exact circumstances.

Woman and Lover Held in Karnataka for Ayurvedic Therapist's Murder

Woman and Lover Held in Karnataka for Ayurvedic Therapist's Murder

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A woman and her alleged lover have been arrested in Belagavi, Karnataka, for the murder of her husband, an Ayurvedic therapist, after attempting to disguise it as a natural death.

Husband Arrested In Delhi Dowry Death Case After Woman's Fall

Husband Arrested In Delhi Dowry Death Case After Woman's Fall

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Delhi police have arrested two men, including the husband, in connection with the death of a 25-year-old woman who allegedly fell from a building in Inderpuri. The woman's family alleges dowry harassment and violence leading up to her death.

Drunken Brawl Over Bihar Election Leads To Murder, Jail For MP Men

Drunken Brawl Over Bihar Election Leads To Murder, Jail For MP Men

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

A court in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district has sentenced two men to life imprisonment for the murder of their relative following a drunken brawl over the Bihar assembly election results last year.

Meerut Man Detained After Daughter's Body Found at Home Months After Death

Meerut Man Detained After Daughter's Body Found at Home Months After Death

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

A 76-year-old man in Meerut, India, has been detained after police discovered the skeletal remains of his daughter in his home, allegedly kept there for over four months after her death.

Woman and Accomplice Arrested in Delhi Honey-Trap Extortion Scheme

Woman and Accomplice Arrested in Delhi Honey-Trap Extortion Scheme

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a woman and her associate for allegedly running a honey-trap and extortion racket, targeting victims with false criminal cases to coerce monetary settlements.

Police Investigate Foetus Discovery At Foxconn India Plant

Police Investigate Foetus Discovery At Foxconn India Plant

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Police in Bengaluru have launched an investigation after a foetus was discovered in a women's toilet at the Foxconn Hon Hai Technology India Mega Private Limited facility in Devanahalli.

Another Arrest In Amravati Obscene Videos Case

Another Arrest In Amravati Obscene Videos Case

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Police in Amravati, Maharashtra, have arrested a second suspect in connection with the sexual exploitation and circulation of obscene videos involving minor girls, after a victim's family reported continued contact from the accused.

Teenage Woman Found Dead In UP Village; Police Suspect Murder

Teenage Woman Found Dead In UP Village; Police Suspect Murder

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

The body of a 19-year-old woman was discovered hanging from a tree in a village in Uttar Pradesh, India, prompting a police investigation into a suspected murder.

NEET paper leak: 5 remanded in CBI custody, 2 more arrested

NEET paper leak: 5 remanded in CBI custody, 2 more arrested

Rediff.com14 May 2026

The CBI has taken custody of five individuals arrested in connection with the NEET-UG exam leak and apprehended two more suspects. The agency is investigating the potential involvement of insiders within the National Testing Agency (NTA). Protests continue across the country, demanding accountability and reforms in the examination process.

Son Of Congress Leader Killed In Chhattisgarh Attack: What Happened?

Son Of Congress Leader Killed In Chhattisgarh Attack: What Happened?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A son of a local Congress leader was killed and another injured after three men barged into their house and opened fire in Chhattisgarh's Janjgir-Champa district on Friday, police said.

West Bengal Police Investigate Killing Of BJP Leader's Aide

West Bengal Police Investigate Killing Of BJP Leader's Aide

Rediff.com7 May 2026

West Bengal Police are investigating the murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, and have formed multiple teams to trace the assailants.

Missing Girl Allegedly Murdered and Secretly Cremated in Ranchi District

Missing Girl Allegedly Murdered and Secretly Cremated in Ranchi District

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

Police in Ranchi are investigating the alleged murder of a 13-year-old girl who had been missing since March 13. Her body was reportedly cremated secretly. Several people have been detained for questioning.

Delhi Police Investigate Death of Teenager in New Usmanpur Park

Delhi Police Investigate Death of Teenager in New Usmanpur Park

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A 17-year-old boy, identified as Zaid, was discovered dead in a park in the New Usmanpur area of northeast Delhi. Police have launched an investigation into the death, registering a case of murder and forming teams to apprehend those involved.

Assam Robbery: Two Arrested After Attack On Doctor's Family

Assam Robbery: Two Arrested After Attack On Doctor's Family

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Two individuals have been apprehended in connection with the armed robbery at a doctor's residence in Assam's Nagaon district. The incident involved an attack on the doctor and his wife, with police investigations ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects.

Sultanpur Police Inspector Shot: Accidental Discharge Under Investigation

Sultanpur Police Inspector Shot: Accidental Discharge Under Investigation

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

A police inspector in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, sustained a gunshot injury, with initial investigations suggesting an accidental discharge of his licensed firearm. Senior police officials are investigating the incident.

Rajasthan Couple Found Dead in Home; Robbery Suspected

Rajasthan Couple Found Dead in Home; Robbery Suspected

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

An elderly couple was allegedly murdered in their home in Beawar, Rajasthan, with police investigating a possible robbery motive. Four suspects, including two minors, have been detained.

Missing Teen's Skeletal Remains Discovered in UP Canal

Missing Teen's Skeletal Remains Discovered in UP Canal

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Skeletal remains, believed to be those of an 18-year-old girl who went missing in December after a family argument, have been discovered near a canal in Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the case.

Delhi Murder: Two Arrested After Man Found Dead Near Shrine

Delhi Murder: Two Arrested After Man Found Dead Near Shrine

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

A 21-year-old man was found dead near a shrine in Delhi, leading to the arrest of two individuals and the apprehension of a juvenile. The suspects confessed to the crime, citing a grudge against the deceased.

Man Dies In UP Police Custody; Negligence Probe Ordered

Man Dies In UP Police Custody; Negligence Probe Ordered

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A 23-year-old man died after allegedly hanging himself at a police outpost in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, while being questioned in connection with a theft case. Three police personnel have been suspended for alleged negligence, and a magisterial inquiry has been initiated. The family alleges police brutality and demands a murder case be registered.

Woman's Death at Hotel Sparks Investigation

Woman's Death at Hotel Sparks Investigation

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A 40-year-old woman from Delhi died under suspicious circumstances at a five-star hotel in Pantnagar. Police are investigating the incident and have taken her business associate into custody for questioning.

Woman Found Murdered in Sikar, Rajasthan

Woman Found Murdered in Sikar, Rajasthan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

A woman was found murdered near a railway underpass in Rajasthan's Sikar district, with police suspecting her husband is responsible.

Father And Son Stabbed To Death In Delhi Money Row

Father And Son Stabbed To Death In Delhi Money Row

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

A father and his son were stabbed to death in Delhi's Chittaranjan Park following a dispute over money. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the absconding accused.

Jharkhand Jewellery Shop Loot: Locals Nab Culprits

Jharkhand Jewellery Shop Loot: Locals Nab Culprits

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Five unidentified miscreants looted a jewellery shop in Jharkhand's Ramgarh district. Two of the miscreants were caught by locals and faced mob fury before being rescued by police.

Shots Fired Outside House in Delhi's Bhajanpura Area

Shots Fired Outside House in Delhi's Bhajanpura Area

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Unknown individuals allegedly fired shots in the air outside a house in Bhajanpura, northeast Delhi. Police are investigating the incident and have registered a case.

What triggered deadly blast at Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh

What triggered deadly blast at Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A preliminary investigation into the Vedanta power plant explosion in Chhattisgarh points to excessive fuel accumulation as the primary cause, leading to a deadly pressure build-up.

Man Beheads Wife And Carries Severed Head In Chhattisgarh Village

Man Beheads Wife And Carries Severed Head In Chhattisgarh Village

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A 58-year-old man allegedly beheaded his wife in Chhattisgarh's Korba district and then roamed around carrying the severed head, police said.

Financial Dispute Led to Palghar Murder, Police Say

Financial Dispute Led to Palghar Murder, Police Say

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Palghar police solved the case of a headless body found in a plastic sack within eight hours, arresting two men for murder stemming from a financial dispute.

Bombay HC Orders CBI Probe Into Dowry Death Case

Bombay HC Orders CBI Probe Into Dowry Death Case

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

The Bombay High Court has transferred the investigation into the death of a woman, allegedly due to dowry harassment in 2023, to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), citing significant discrepancies in the police investigation.

How A Delhi Dancer's Dreams Were Allegedly Shattered

How A Delhi Dancer's Dreams Were Allegedly Shattered

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A 24-year-old dancer from Delhi, Mohit, suffered severe injuries after allegedly being pushed under a train following a three-year-old rivalry. Police are investigating the incident, which initially appeared to be an accident or suicide attempt, as a potential assault.

Maharashtra Court Jails Two for Fatal Drunken Brawl

Maharashtra Court Jails Two for Fatal Drunken Brawl

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

A court in Thane, Maharashtra, sentenced two brothers to life imprisonment for the murder of a fellow labourer following a drunken brawl in 2017. The court relied on circumstantial evidence, medical reports, and forensic findings to convict the accused.

How Rajasthan Police Solved Jaisalmer Double Murder Case

How Rajasthan Police Solved Jaisalmer Double Murder Case

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Rajasthan Police have solved the murder case of an elderly couple in Jaisalmer district, arresting two suspects who allegedly committed the crime for robbery.

Bengaluru Man, 24, Bludgeoned to Death: Police Investigate

Bengaluru Man, 24, Bludgeoned to Death: Police Investigate

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

A 24-year-old man was found murdered on the outskirts of Bengaluru, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

Hyderabad techie held for 26 night burglaries worth Rs 15 lakh

Hyderabad techie held for 26 night burglaries worth Rs 15 lakh

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

A Hyderabad-based software professional has been arrested in Visakhapatnam for his alleged involvement in 26 night-time burglaries. Police recovered stolen gold, silver, and a BMW car purchased with the stolen money.

Negligence Suspected After Man Dies at Delhi Concrete Plant

Negligence Suspected After Man Dies at Delhi Concrete Plant

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

A 48-year-old man died after being struck by a reversing truck at a ready-mix concrete plant in Delhi. Police are investigating the incident, suspecting negligence.

Life Sentences in Gurugram Taxi Driver Murder Case

Life Sentences in Gurugram Taxi Driver Murder Case

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the robbery and murder of a taxi driver in Gurugram, while a third man received a three-year sentence for providing the weapon used in the crime.