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'The prisoners were wearing layers and layers of clothes'

'The prisoners were wearing layers and layers of clothes'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

'Many were wearing three shirts, one on top of other.' 'Half of our time was spent in removing these clothes.' Dr Ashok Sharma, who conducted the post-mortem on the 8 escaped prisoners slain by the Bhopal police, is mystified why they were 'wearing layers upon layers of clothes.'

New medical reports confirm 5 more rapes at Bihar shelter home

New medical reports confirm 5 more rapes at Bihar shelter home

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

The CBI has booked officers and employees of the shelter home.

Operation to fully sanitise Pathankot air base in last leg

Operation to fully sanitise Pathankot air base in last leg

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

The operation to fully sanitise the Pathankot Air base, which was attacked by six terrorists last Saturday, is "close to completion" with the personnel of the National Security Guard, the army and the Garud commandos of Indian Air Force undertaking the task on the sprawling complex.

'Sensitivity should be a vital element of policing,' PM Modi tells police chiefs

'Sensitivity should be a vital element of policing,' PM Modi tells police chiefs

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Amidst mounting concerns over radicalisation of youths by ISIS and other terror groups, PM Modi said sensitivity should be a vital element of policing.

Sheena Bora Case: And then Sheena disappeared...

Sheena Bora Case: And then Sheena disappeared...

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

In just 18 frames, the photograph of the dainty Sheena, with her winsome smile and starry eyes, dissolved, flesh falling off her facial bones, into what the CBI alleged was her corresponding yellowed, morose-looking skull with hollow, haunting eye sockets.

Aligarh toddler murdered over Rs 10,000; 5 cops suspended

Aligarh toddler murdered over Rs 10,000; 5 cops suspended

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Two suspects have been arrested and police say the case is a fallout of a monetary dispute.

Mumbai top cop says 'false TRP' racket busted, names Republic TV

Mumbai top cop says 'false TRP' racket busted, names Republic TV

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Mumbai police commissioner Param Bir Singh told reporters that a national TV news channel, facing flak over its attack on Mumbai police and Maharashtra government in the Sushant Singh Rajput death case, was also involved in the TRP racket.

Badaun rape: CBI to exhume bodies, carry out fresh autopsies on both victims

Badaun rape: CBI to exhume bodies, carry out fresh autopsies on both victims

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

In a new twist to the alleged rape and murder of two girls in Badaun in Uttar Pradesh, the Central Bureau of Investigation has decided to exhume the bodies of the victims for a fresh autopsy as the probe agency feels that proper procedure was not followed while conducting the post-mortem.

Badaun sisters committed suicide, were not raped: CBI

Badaun sisters committed suicide, were not raped: CBI

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation has found no evidence of murder or sexual assault in its probe into the death of 2 teenage cousins, whose bodies were found hanging from a tree in Uttar Pradesh's Badaun district last May, according to agency sources.

AIIMS report lacks credibility, says Rajput's family lawyer

AIIMS report lacks credibility, says Rajput's family lawyer

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The family has objected to the AIIMS report saying that Gupta-headed forensic team was not submitting a post-mortem report but was only to expressing its opinion on the findings of Cooper Hospital in Mumbai.

Dom's Take: And Justice for Rhea

Dom's Take: And Justice for Rhea

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The many horrors a young woman -- whose only mistake appears to be loving a troubled young man -- endured makes for a gritty Bollywood film, notes Dominic Xavier. Hopefully, one that will bring Rhea some meagre measure of closure for her inhuman ordeal and shame all those who hounded her relentlessly, merely for the sake of their personal agendas.

Delhi flight attendant suicide: Police arrests husband

Delhi flight attendant suicide: Police arrests husband

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

Before jumping off the terrace, she had sent a message to her husband that she would kill herself, police said.

Will seek death sentence in Ankita murder case: Top cop

Will seek death sentence in Ankita murder case: Top cop

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The official said the three accused, including resort owner Pulkit Arya, were arrested within 24 hours of the matter being handed over to the regular police force from revenue police on September 22.

Sushant case inputs must be obtained from CBI: AIIMS

Sushant case inputs must be obtained from CBI: AIIMS

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

The medical board has ruled out murder in the death of Rajput, terming it 'a case of hanging and death by suicide', the premier institute's forensic chief Dr Sudhir Gupta had said last week.

Nashik: 20 electric scooters of Jitendra EV loaded in container catch fire

Nashik: 20 electric scooters of Jitendra EV loaded in container catch fire

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

In light of the recent incidents involving scooters from prominent electric mobility brands bursting into flames, the subject of electric vehicle (EV) safety has come under the spotlight. As many as 20 electric scooters of Nashik-based Jitendra EV Tech caught fire after being loaded on a transport container. While no one has been reported injured, the company said it is conducting an investigation to find the 'root cause' of the fire.

Cops collect phone location data to nab JNU attackers

Cops collect phone location data to nab JNU attackers

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Several students have come forward to share information regarding the Sunday attack after police made a public appeal requesting people to share information, footage and video clips relating to the incident. However, according to police, no one has shared any video footage that they shot themselves.

Daughter-in-law, 3 grandkids killed in fire at ex-Congress MP's house

Daughter-in-law, 3 grandkids killed in fire at ex-Congress MP's house

Rediff.com4 Nov 2015

A leaking gas cylinder caused the fire, which killed Sarika (Rajaiah's daughter-in-law) and her three sons - Abhinav, Ayan, Sriyan.

What does the nation get out of the CBI?

What does the nation get out of the CBI?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

'What does the nation get out of the CBI's fabulous infrastructure? Very little that is useful.'

Sheena's father surfaces, says hang Indrani if guilty

Sheena's father surfaces, says hang Indrani if guilty

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

A day after gory details of Sheena Bora murder case were revealed by police in court, her biological father on Tuesday came out in the open for the first time while skeletal remains purportedly of the 24-year-old unearthed in Raigad were sent to Forensic Science Laboratory in Mumbai.

Indrani 'admits' to role in Sheena murder; Peter quizzed again

Indrani 'admits' to role in Sheena murder; Peter quizzed again

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

Indrani Mukerjea, key accused in the sensational Sheena Bora murder case, has "confessed" to her role in the crime, while her husband, ex-Star India CEO Peter Mukerjea, underwent another round of marathon grilling today even as police tries to crack the intriguing case.

Rahul Mukerjea got 6 messages from 'Sheena' after disappearance

Rahul Mukerjea got 6 messages from 'Sheena' after disappearance

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

Here are the latest developments in sensational Sheena Bora murder case.

Covid: Parliament adjourned sine die 11 days before schedule

Covid: Parliament adjourned sine die 11 days before schedule

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

The session, which was earlier scheduled to conclude on April 3, is now likely to be adjourned sine die on March 23, sources said.

IPL fixing: Sreesanth chargesheeted along with Dawood & Co.

IPL fixing: Sreesanth chargesheeted along with Dawood & Co.

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

The Delhi Police on Tuesday filed its voluminous charge sheet in a court in New Delhi in the Indian Premier League spot-fixing case naming underworld don Dawood Ibrahim, his close aide Chhota Shakeel and some cricketers, including S Sreesanth as accused, while Rajasthan Royals' captain Rahul Dravid has been made a witness.

7 Most Sought-After Jobs In The World

7 Most Sought-After Jobs In The World

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

The demand for full-stack developers in India have seen a 20% increase in the last one year.

Jugaad An Insult To Indian Innovation?

Jugaad An Insult To Indian Innovation?

Rediff.com6 May 2022

'When resources are few; when frugality demands repairing a broken thing rather than replacing it with a brand new and expensive option, enterprising commoners in rural and urban India improvise on a daily basis and solve their problems with whatever they have,' observes Shivanand Kanavi.

Vet rape: AIIMS team to conduct 2nd autopsy on 4 accused

Vet rape: AIIMS team to conduct 2nd autopsy on 4 accused

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

The Telangana high court had directed authorities to conduct a second post-mortem on the bodies of the four accused.

Murthal rapes: 3-women cop panel visits 'crime scene' for clues

Murthal rapes: 3-women cop panel visits 'crime scene' for clues

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

The three-member committee of women police officers constituted to receive complaints regarding alleged rape of women at Murthal near Sonepat during the Jat stir on Saturday visited the site of the alleged incident.

Sheena Bora case: Bail hopes dashed, custody of all 3 accused extended

Sheena Bora case: Bail hopes dashed, custody of all 3 accused extended

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Indrani Mukerjea faced fresh charges of poisoning and attempting to murder her son Mikhail as police suspect involvement of people outside the state in the sensational crime.

Sheena murder: Indrani, Khanna blame each other

Sheena murder: Indrani, Khanna blame each other

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

In a new twist to the Sheena Bora murder saga, Indrani Mukerjea and her former husband Sanjeev Khanna have blamed each other for the crime during police interrogation.

Sheena Bora case: Car traced, Raigad cops admit lapses

Sheena Bora case: Car traced, Raigad cops admit lapses

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

The car in which Sheena Bora was allegedly killed was on Saturday traced while questions cropped up of a cover-up by police in not registering a case of murder or accidental death 3 years ago when a partially-burnt body believed to be hers was found.

NIA quizzes caretaker of shrine SP claims to have visited before Pathankot attack

NIA quizzes caretaker of shrine SP claims to have visited before Pathankot attack

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

The NIA on Tuesday summoned the caretaker of a shrine in Punjab which a superintendent of police rank officer had claimed to have visited before being kidnapped by terrorists who attacked the Pathankot Air Force base hours later.

4 years after December 16 rape, another woman raped in moving car

4 years after December 16 rape, another woman raped in moving car

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Sources said that the woman was waiting for a taxi near AIIMS when a cab driver offered her lift to Noida on Thursday. Midway, the driver stopped the car at a secluded place near Moti Bagh in South Delhi and allegedly raped her.

Shahjahanpur journalist killing: 5 cops suspended

Shahjahanpur journalist killing: 5 cops suspended

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

The Uttar Pradesh government on Saturday suspended five policemen for their alleged role in the killing of Shahjahanpur-based journalist Jagendra Singh.

Sheena murder: Suitcase meant for Mikhail found, cops re-create crime scene

Sheena murder: Suitcase meant for Mikhail found, cops re-create crime scene

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

The sensational Sheena Bora murder case has taken yet another turn with the Mumbai police seizing a suitcase that was purportedly meant for packing the body of her brother, Mikhail whom Indrani Mukherjea had allegedly planned to kill, even as key accused Sanjeev Khanna and the driver were taken to spot to re-create the crime scene.

Shopian autopsy report reveals shocking fact

Shopian autopsy report reveals shocking fact

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

In a new twist to the Shopian case, forensic scientists have found that one of the two victims was a virgin, thereby ruling out the possibility of a rape. A special CBI forensic team on Monday collected samples from the bodies of the two women after exhuming them nearly four months after the incident. Forensic scientists from the AIIMs, who accompanied the CBI team, have found the hymen of 17-year-old Aasiya Jan was intact.

India's Maini makes strong debut in European LeMans

India's Maini makes strong debut in European LeMans

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Indian racer Arjun Maini made a strong start to his highly-anticipated debut in the European LeMans Series, recording the second fastest laptime in the qualifying session of the race.

Delhi violence toll up to 42, some signs of normalcy

Delhi violence toll up to 42, some signs of normalcy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Nearly 7,000 paramilitary forces have been deployed in the affected areas of the northeast district since Monday.

Mid-day meal tragedy: Nitish lashes out at BJP, RJD

Mid-day meal tragedy: Nitish lashes out at BJP, RJD

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

A week after the midday meal tragedy in a Chhapra school, which killed 23 children, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, speaking for the first time after the horrific event, claimed there was a conspiracy behind the tragedy.

POCSO amendment bill gets Rajya Sabha nod

POCSO amendment bill gets Rajya Sabha nod

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

The government also took note of pending cases in various high courts and said that 1.66 lakh cases relating to sexual assaults were pending across the country at several stages.

JNU row: Kejriwal government takes 3 news channels to court

JNU row: Kejriwal government takes 3 news channels to court

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Sumit Dass, after hearing the submissions of the Delhi Government's counsel, fixed the matter for consideration on the complaint on May 26.