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Amputated Arm Of ITBP Jawan's Mother Sent For Examination: Here's Why

Amputated Arm Of ITBP Jawan's Mother Sent For Examination: Here's Why

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

The amputated arm of an ITBP jawan's mother, which was stored at a police station after a hospital allegedly handed it to the family, has been sent for examination as part of a medical negligence investigation in Uttar Pradesh.

Security Forces Recover Suspected Narcotics Dropped By Drone In Jammu

Security Forces Recover Suspected Narcotics Dropped By Drone In Jammu

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Security forces in Jammu recovered a packet of suspected narcotics, believed to have been dropped by a drone, in the border area of Bishnah. The packet was discovered by a local farmer and is suspected to contain heroin.

Opposition joined hands to defame me: Punjab CM Mann on video row

Opposition joined hands to defame me: Punjab CM Mann on video row

Rediff.com6 days ago

Amid the video row, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday rejected allegations that the forensic reports that gave a clean chit to him were fabricated and lashed out at the opposition parties, alleging that they have joined hands to defame him.

AI-171 crash: Forensic scientists recall trauma of identifying victims

AI-171 crash: Forensic scientists recall trauma of identifying victims

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

A year after the devastating AI-171 Dreamliner crash near Ahmedabad, forensic scientists recount the immense emotional and scientific challenges faced in identifying the 260 victims. The director of Gujarat Directorate of Forensic Sciences, H P Sanghvi, shared the indelible image of a severed hand, symbolising the terror and the team's dedication.

NIA Remands Ex-TMC MLA Saokat Molla In Bhangar Bomb Blast Probe

NIA Remands Ex-TMC MLA Saokat Molla In Bhangar Bomb Blast Probe

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Former Trinamool Congress MLA Saokat Molla has been remanded to 14 days of NIA custody in connection with the Bhangar bomb blast case. The NIA identified Molla as a 'key conspirator' and alleges he directed other accused and sought to destroy evidence. His counsel argued against custody, citing his Z-plus security.

Police Investigate Unidentified Body Found In Khajuri Khas Drain

Police Investigate Unidentified Body Found In Khajuri Khas Drain

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Police in northeast Delhi's Khajuri Khas area discovered the body of an unidentified man, aged 45-50, in a drain. Forensic teams collected evidence, and the body has been sent for post-mortem as investigations continue.

Delhi hotel fire: Cook arrested as probe points to safety lapses

Delhi hotel fire: Cook arrested as probe points to safety lapses

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have arrested the cook of a south Delhi hotel where a fire killed 21 people, alleging his negligence contributed to the blaze. The ongoing investigation is also scrutinising safety violations, unauthorised expansion, and the roles of the owner and an absconding associate in the tragedy.

Maharashtra Cyber Nabs Telegram Seller In Child Exploitation Case

Maharashtra Cyber Nabs Telegram Seller In Child Exploitation Case

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Maharashtra Cyber has arrested a Telegram-based seller, Adiraj Rajendra Bait, for allegedly dealing in Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Material (CSEAM). The arrest followed an extensive investigation involving digital ecosystem monitoring, technical verification, and forensic analysis of the accused's mobile phone.

Bihar Girl's Body Exhumed In Alleged Rape And Murder Case

Bihar Girl's Body Exhumed In Alleged Rape And Murder Case

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The body of a 14-year-old girl was exhumed in Bihar's Sitamarhi district for forensic examination following allegations of rape and murder made by her family.

Speeding Car Kills Pedestrian In Rajouri Garden; Driver Held

Speeding Car Kills Pedestrian In Rajouri Garden; Driver Held

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A 40-year-old pedestrian was killed after being hit by a speeding car on Ring Road in Rajouri Garden, Delhi. Police have identified and apprehended the 19-year-old driver and are investigating the incident.

East Delhi: Woman Found Dead In Suspected Suicide

East Delhi: Woman Found Dead In Suspected Suicide

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A 38-year-old woman was found dead at her residence in east Delhi's West Vinod Nagar on Thursday morning in a suspected case of suicide, police said.

Delhi University Professor Found Murdered In East Delhi Flat

Delhi University Professor Found Murdered In East Delhi Flat

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

A 49-year-old assistant professor from Shivaji College, Devosmita Paul, was found murdered in her Vasundhara Enclave apartment in east Delhi. Police have registered a murder case and formed multiple teams to investigate the crime, examining all possible angles including CCTV footage and the victim's contacts.

Woman claims on video she cooked beef for Bengal CM, arrested in Gurugram

Woman claims on video she cooked beef for Bengal CM, arrested in Gurugram

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

A woman was arrested in Gurugram for allegedly hurting religious sentiments after uploading a video claiming to have cooked beef for the West Bengal Chief Minister. She was denied bail, and her mobile phone was seized for forensic examination, with the next hearing set for June 8.

Kerala Lottery Fund Fraud: Accused Claims Burning Rs 6 Crore Post Demonetisation

Kerala Lottery Fund Fraud: Accused Claims Burning Rs 6 Crore Post Demonetisation

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

The main accused in the Kerala Lottery Welfare Fund fraud case, Sangeeth, has claimed he burnt Rs 6 crore in cash, consisting of demonetised Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes, after being unable to use them. He is accused of embezzling Rs 14 crore from the welfare fund, prompting a forensic investigation.

Kerala Police Search For Missing Man In Double Murder Case

Kerala Police Search For Missing Man In Double Murder Case

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Police in Kerala are searching for a missing man after his son was arrested for allegedly murdering his mother and brother. The investigation was launched after the son's sister filed a missing persons complaint, leading to the exhumation of the bodies of the mother and brother. Police are now investigating the disappearance of the father, who has been missing since 2018.

Murder Shocks Shimla: School Administrator Shot Outside Campus

Murder Shocks Shimla: School Administrator Shot Outside Campus

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A school administrator, Meenakshi Mittal, was shot dead by unidentified assailants outside a private school in Shimla's Sanjauli area. Police have registered a murder case, launched an investigation, and formed special teams to apprehend the culprits, while also examining CCTV footage and technical evidence.

Mystery fire destroys 4,000 EVMS stored in Kolkata govt building

Mystery fire destroys 4,000 EVMS stored in Kolkata govt building

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

West Bengal minister Kaushik Chowdhury on Thursday said that around 4,000 EVMs were gutted in a government building fire in Kolkata, as the police launched an investigation following the registration of an FIR in connection with the incident.

Decomposed Body Of Elderly Woman Found In Sacks In Rajasthan

Decomposed Body Of Elderly Woman Found In Sacks In Rajasthan

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Police in Rajasthan's Tonk district are investigating the suspected murder of a 70-year-old woman, Harbai, whose decomposed and dismembered body was found stuffed in sacks in a forest area. Forensic teams are collecting evidence, and authorities are searching for her brother while her daughter has been informed.

Trio Jailed For Life In Businessman's Dismemberment Case

Trio Jailed For Life In Businessman's Dismemberment Case

Rediff.com20 May 2026

An Indian court has sentenced three men to life imprisonment for the murder and dismemberment of a businessman in Bhubaneswar, after a trial lasting over 11 years.

Foetus Found In Hospital Bathroom; Minor Alleges Sexual Assault

Foetus Found In Hospital Bathroom; Minor Alleges Sexual Assault

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

A foetus was discovered in a government hospital bathroom in Nahan, Himachal Pradesh, leading to an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a minor girl who suffered a miscarriage on the premises.

Ranchi Police Announce Rewards For Information On Missing Children

Ranchi Police Announce Rewards For Information On Missing Children

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Ranchi police have announced rewards for information leading to the whereabouts of three children missing from Dhurwa and an 18-month-old girl missing from Khorha Colony, with forensic examination underway for remains found in the latter case.

Neet Paper Leak: Court Remands Five Accused To Police Custody

Neet Paper Leak: Court Remands Five Accused To Police Custody

Rediff.com14 May 2026

A Delhi court has remanded five individuals to seven-day police custody in connection with the alleged NEET paper leak, citing the involvement of an organised gang.

Kullu Hotel Co-Owner Arrested In LSD Racket Case

Kullu Hotel Co-Owner Arrested In LSD Racket Case

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A hotel co-owner in Kullu has been arrested for allegedly destroying evidence related to an LSD drug racket case, including deleting CCTV footage and hard disk contents.

Two BSF jawans get 42-yr jail term for gang rape, acid attack in Mizoram

Two BSF jawans get 42-yr jail term for gang rape, acid attack in Mizoram

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

A court in Mizoram's Aizawl district on Tuesday sentenced two Border Security Force (BSF) jawans to 42 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a woman and attacking her with acid in 2017.

Major Arms And Ammunition Haul In North 24 Parganas

Major Arms And Ammunition Haul In North 24 Parganas

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

West Bengal Police's Special Task Force and Basirhat Police recovered a significant cache of 16 firearms and 2,345 rounds of ammunition during a search operation in North 24 Parganas district. This latest seizure brings the total recovery in the ongoing Basirhat-Baruipur arms investigation to 51 firearms and 2,705 rounds of ammunition. The investigation continues to identify those involved, examine the weapons' source and intended use, and establish links to criminal networks.

Indore Police Investigate Liquor Dealer Extortion Case

Indore Police Investigate Liquor Dealer Extortion Case

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Indore police are investigating an alleged extortion plot against a liquor dealer, involving a possible honey trap scheme. Seven individuals have been arrested, and their electronic devices are being examined for deleted evidence.

Innova Rams Tempo On Delhi Flyover, One Dead, Five Injured

Innova Rams Tempo On Delhi Flyover, One Dead, Five Injured

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

A fatal road accident on Delhi's Rajokari flyover resulted in one death and five injuries, including three children, after a Toyota Innova allegedly rammed into a tempo. The Innova driver has been apprehended, with initial assessments suggesting he was under the influence of alcohol. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.

Delhi Man Acquitted In Drug Case Due To Investigation Lapses

Delhi Man Acquitted In Drug Case Due To Investigation Lapses

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A Delhi court acquitted a man accused of possessing 5.3 kg of ganja, citing serious lapses in the investigation and non-compliance with mandatory provisions under the NDPS Act.

After 10-days, amputated arm of ITBP jawan's mother sent for testing

After 10-days, amputated arm of ITBP jawan's mother sent for testing

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

The amputated right arm of an Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) jawan's mother has been deposited at a medical college for examination after a 10-day deadlock between police and health authorities. The case has sparked outrage and an investigation into alleged medical negligence.

Bengal cops examine CCTV clips to trace killers of Suvendu aide

Bengal cops examine CCTV clips to trace killers of Suvendu aide

Rediff.com7 May 2026

West Bengal Police are investigating the murder of a close aide to BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, Chandranath Rath, who was shot dead in North 24 Parganas district. The police are examining CCTV footage, have formed multiple teams to trace the assailants, and are probing whether contract killers were involved.

Unidentified Body Discovered At Delhi Construction Site: Police Investigate

Unidentified Body Discovered At Delhi Construction Site: Police Investigate

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Police in Delhi are investigating after a decomposed body was found buried at an under-construction building in Shahdara. The circumstances suggest a possible murder, and authorities are working to identify the victim and determine the cause of death.

Explosive Thrown at TV Channel Office in Kollam, Kerala

Explosive Thrown at TV Channel Office in Kollam, Kerala

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

An explosive substance was thrown at the office of a TV channel in Kollam, Kerala, early Sunday morning. Police are investigating the incident, reviewing CCTV footage, and recording statements.

CBI Nabs Key Suspect In Rath Murder Case In Uttar Pradesh

CBI Nabs Key Suspect In Rath Murder Case In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com21 May 2026

The CBI has arrested Naveen Kumar Singh in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, an associate of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. The arrest was made in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, and firearms potentially used in the murder have been recovered.

Twisha Sharma case: Husband, mother-in-law sent to jail till June 16

Twisha Sharma case: Husband, mother-in-law sent to jail till June 16

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A Bhopal court has remanded Samarth Singh, husband of late model Twisha Sharma, and his mother Giribala Singh, in judicial custody for 14 days in connection with the dowry harassment case. The CBI is awaiting forensic reports and further investigation.

Man kills pregnant wife by inserting hacksaw blade into her private part

Man kills pregnant wife by inserting hacksaw blade into her private part

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A man in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district has been arrested for allegedly killing his pregnant wife by inserting a hacksaw blade into her private part. The incident occurred on May 14 in Bhitthikala village, and the accused has confessed to the crime.

Saurabh Rajput Murder: Accused Face Cross Examination

Saurabh Rajput Murder: Accused Face Cross Examination

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

The two accused in the Saurabh Rajput murder case, Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, were produced before a Meerut court for cross-examination. The trial is underway, with statements from 22 witnesses recorded so far.

Did Atishi insult Guru Tegh Bahadur? Forensics to probe video

Did Atishi insult Guru Tegh Bahadur? Forensics to probe video

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta has ordered a forensic probe into a video allegedly showing Leader of Opposition Atishi insulting Guru Tegh Bahadur. The BJP has accused Atishi of making insensitive remarks, while Atishi denies the charges and accuses the BJP of manipulating the video.

Drunken Brawl Leads To Co-Worker's Death In Delhi Factory

Drunken Brawl Leads To Co-Worker's Death In Delhi Factory

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A 27-year-old man was arrested for allegedly stabbing his co-worker to death with scissors during a drunken altercation inside a garment factory in east Delhi's Gandhi Nagar. The victim initially left the hospital but later succumbed to his injuries, leading to a police investigation and the accused's arrest.

Agra Woman, Father Arrested For Husband's Murder By Poisoning

Agra Woman, Father Arrested For Husband's Murder By Poisoning

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Police in Agra have arrested a woman and her father in connection with the death of her husband, who allegedly died by poisoning nearly five months ago.

NEET Paper Leak: CBI Raids Student Homes In Nagpur

NEET Paper Leak: CBI Raids Student Homes In Nagpur

Rediff.com19 May 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has conducted searches at the residences of two students in Nagpur as part of its investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. Mobile phones, laptops, and other digital devices were seized for forensic examination.