Police in Kerala have discovered body parts buried in the compound of a house while investigating the disappearance of a woman and her son.
The Uttar Pradesh government is conducting large-scale training of crime scene experts at the Uttar Pradesh State Institute of Forensic Science (UPSIFS) to modernise policing and make it more result-oriented.
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.
Police in Himachal Pradesh are investigating the discovery of a partially burnt body of a woman in a forest near Dhaula Kuan village. The identity of the deceased is currently unknown, and authorities are awaiting forensic and post-mortem reports to determine the cause of death.
The CBI is investigating the murder of Suvendu Adhikari's aide, Chandranath Rath, suspecting it was a meticulously planned contract killing. The investigation involves forensic analysis and examination of potential interstate criminal links.
A second-year medical student was allegedly stabbed to death in his paying guest accommodation in Patiala. Police have launched an investigation and are searching for a suspect seen fleeing the scene.
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.
Police in Roorkee are investigating the death of a 39-year-old man at a de-addiction centre, treating it as a suspicious murder case. The victim, who was undergoing treatment at the facility, was found with his throat slit, prompting a thorough investigation involving forensic analysis and questioning of staff and inmates.
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.
Police in Kolkata are investigating the murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari. Multiple special investigation teams have been formed, and CCTV footage is being examined to trace those involved. The probe includes the possibility of contract killers being hired for the crime.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of reports alleging that a married woman died by suicide in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, following dowry harassment and mental torture by her in-laws.
The All India Mahila Congress has demanded a fresh probe into the 2020 Hathras gang-rape and murder case, citing revelations made in a new documentary film. The party also criticised the Uttar Pradesh government's handling of the case and alleged a cover-up.
Odisha Police Crime Branch investigates the lynching of a GRP constable accused of attempted rape, leading to suspensions and transfers within the police force.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of reports related to the murder of a teen girl from Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, whose body was found in a train coach in Lucknow, suspecting a possible honour killing or hate crime.
A 28-year-old married woman allegedly died by suicide by hanging herself at her parental home in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the cause of death.
An eight-year-old boy was allegedly murdered in Uttar Pradesh's Bahraich, with his throat slit during a wedding celebration, police said on Wednesday.
A local businessman, Narottam Singh, was found murdered in an under-construction house in Aligarh. Police have launched an investigation and arrested two suspects for questioning.
A woman constable was found dead in her residence in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding her death, which appears to be a suicide.
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.
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.
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.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) has taken suo motu cognisance of a report on alleged large-scale sexual exploitation of women and minor girls in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, following the arrest of a man for allegedly coercing a young woman into physical relations. The NCW has directed the Maharashtra Director General of Police to take immediate action and submit a detailed report within seven days.
A 20-year-old youth was found dead at a government school in Gurugram. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, including a possible head injury.
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.
A 20-year-old youth was found dead at a government school in Heli Mandi, Gurugram. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, suspecting foul play.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has formally requested the Bhubaneswar police to hand over the investigation into a January explosion that resulted in two fatalities, citing concerns about a potential terror link.
Body parts, suspected to be those of a missing 18-month-old girl, were discovered in an open drain in Ranchi during a search operation. Forensic analysis and DNA testing are underway to confirm the identity of the remains as the search continues.
A 63-year-old retired Reserve Bank of India (RBI) employee was allegedly stabbed to death inside his residence in Delhi's Mandir Marg area. Police have launched an investigation and are exploring all possible motives.
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.
A man and a girl, reported missing two weeks prior, were discovered dead in an abandoned house in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths, including the possibility of suicide.
Chhattisgarh police have filed an FIR against management officials and others following a deadly explosion at a Vedanta power plant in Sakti district that resulted in 20 fatalities.
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.
The body of a woman was discovered inside a metal trunk near a highway in Kaushambi, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the incident and working to identify the victim and the perpetrators.
The Allahabad High Court acquitted a man who served 11 years in prison for a rape conviction, citing significant flaws in the police investigation and a lack of conclusive evidence linking him to the crime.
Police in Kerala have launched an investigation after an explosive was thrown at the residence of a BJP worker in Kathirur. Forensic experts are examining the explosive to determine its nature.
A 28-year-old man in Delhi surrendered to police after allegedly strangling his wife. An investigation is underway.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against 10 accused in connection with the Red Fort area car bomb explosion case, which resulted in 11 fatalities and extensive property damage.
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.
A 26-year-old woman was found dead in a hotel room in Mau, Uttar Pradesh. Police suspect suicide. The woman, identified as Bhawna Sharma, was staying at the hotel with a male friend and her son. Investigations are underway.
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.
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