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Jharkhand Minister Promises Justice In Forest Deaths Case

Jharkhand Minister Promises Justice In Forest Deaths Case

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari met with the families of three individuals found dead in a forest in Hazaribag, assuring them of justice. The incident occurred after reporters were allegedly manhandled by family members following questions posed to the minister.

Missing Jharkhand Man Found Dead In Garwah Forest

Missing Jharkhand Man Found Dead In Garwah Forest

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The decomposed body of a 65-year-old man, Sakal Korwa, who had been missing since last Saturday, was recovered from a forest in Jharkhand's Garwah district.

Wild Elephant Tramples Man to Death in Chhattisgarh Forest

Wild Elephant Tramples Man to Death in Chhattisgarh Forest

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A 28-year-old man was trampled to death by a wild elephant in Chhattisgarh's Surajpur district. The incident has sparked outrage among local villagers, who are demanding compensation and government jobs for the victim's family.

Leopard Found Dead In Odisha Reserve Forest

Leopard Found Dead In Odisha Reserve Forest

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A leopard was found dead in the Kathagochi Reserve Forest in Odisha's Balasore district, prompting an investigation by forest officials and veterinary doctors.

Shrinking Forests Fuel Deadly Elephant Encounters in Assam

Shrinking Forests Fuel Deadly Elephant Encounters in Assam

Rediff.com25 May 2026

The incidents resulted in 1,468 human deaths and 337 injuries, making it one of the country's gravest wildlife-related crises.

Young Man Found Dead In UP Forest With Bullet Wound

Young Man Found Dead In UP Forest With Bullet Wound

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A 23-year-old man was found dead with a bullet injury in a forest area in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. Police suspect suicide and are investigating the incident.

Forest Employee Killed In Haldwani After Drunken Argument

Forest Employee Killed In Haldwani After Drunken Argument

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A forest department employee was allegedly hacked to death with an axe in the Tanda forest in Haldwani following an argument with his associate, police said.

Mutilated Body Of Missing Boy Found In Kota Forest

Mutilated Body Of Missing Boy Found In Kota Forest

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The mutilated body of a 10-year-old boy, who had been missing, was discovered near a forest in Kota's Railway Colony area. Police suspect the involvement of a 16-year-old neighbour in the killing.

Elephant Dies After IED Blast In Jharkhand's Saranda Forest

Elephant Dies After IED Blast In Jharkhand's Saranda Forest

Rediff.com15 May 2026

An elephant undergoing treatment for injuries sustained in an IED blast, allegedly triggered by Maoists in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district, has died.

Madhya Pradesh Congress Accuses BJP of Mafia Rule After Forest Guard's Death

Madhya Pradesh Congress Accuses BJP of Mafia Rule After Forest Guard's Death

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

A Congress leader in Madhya Pradesh has criticised the BJP government following the death of a forest guard, alleging the state is being run by mining mafias with political protection.

Wild Elephant Kills Man Sleeping Near Kerala Forest

Wild Elephant Kills Man Sleeping Near Kerala Forest

Rediff.com14 May 2026

A man in Kerala was killed by a wild elephant while sleeping near his house on the edge of a forest. Despite warnings, the man and two others were sleeping outside due to the summer heat when the tragic incident occurred.

Woman killed in tiger attack in MP; angry villagers assault forest ranger

Woman killed in tiger attack in MP; angry villagers assault forest ranger

Rediff.com25 May 2026

A tiger strayed into a residential area near the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, killing a woman and injuring four others. The incident sparked protests by villagers who accused forest officials of negligence, leading to a tense situation.

Delhi Boy, 13, Found Strangled In Forest; Investigation On

Delhi Boy, 13, Found Strangled In Forest; Investigation On

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A 13-year-old boy was found dead in a forest in Delhi's Bhati Mines area, with police suspecting he was strangled. The boy had gone missing after going to the forest with a group to bury a dog. Family members and locals protested, demanding justice.

Tigress Dies After Attacking Forest Guard In Maharashtra

Tigress Dies After Attacking Forest Guard In Maharashtra

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A tigress was found dead in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, shortly after critically injuring a forest guard during an operation to move her and her cubs away from a village.

Two held in connection with forest guard's death during anti-mining operation

Two held in connection with forest guard's death during anti-mining operation

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the death of a forest guard in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, who was killed during an operation targeting illegal sand mining. The incident has sparked a Supreme Court hearing and involves members of a political party.

Partially Burnt Body Discovered In Himachal Pradesh Forest: Police Investigate

Partially Burnt Body Discovered In Himachal Pradesh Forest: Police Investigate

Rediff.com13 May 2026

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.

Wild Elephant Tramples Farmer To Death In Tamil Nadu

Wild Elephant Tramples Farmer To Death In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A 40-year-old farmer in Tamil Nadu was killed by a wild elephant while attending to nature's call near his village.

Three Cousins Discovered Dead In Jharkhand Forest: Police Investigate

Three Cousins Discovered Dead In Jharkhand Forest: Police Investigate

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

The bodies of two young women and a man, all cousins, were discovered in a forest in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district. Police are investigating the cause of death and awaiting post-mortem reports.

Wild Bison Attack Kills Two Women In Jharkhand Forest

Wild Bison Attack Kills Two Women In Jharkhand Forest

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Two women were found dead in a forest in Jharkhand's Latehar district after reportedly being attacked by a wild bison.

Woman Beaten To Death In Jharkhand; Suspect Detained

Woman Beaten To Death In Jharkhand; Suspect Detained

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A 70-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district by a man suspected to be mentally unstable. The incident occurred in a forest near Kundrukocha village when the victim was collecting mahua seeds. The accused is currently under police custody and undergoing treatment.

Forest Guard Crushed to Death by Illegal Sand Mining Tractor in Madhya Pradesh

Forest Guard Crushed to Death by Illegal Sand Mining Tractor in Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A forest guard in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, was killed after being run over by a tractor-trolley allegedly involved in illegal sand mining. The incident has sparked outrage and condemnation from political leaders, highlighting concerns about law and order and the power of illegal mining operations in the region.

Nottingham Forest rout Sunderland, go eight points clear of relegation zone

Nottingham Forest rout Sunderland, go eight points clear of relegation zone

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Nottingham Forest significantly improved their chances of avoiding relegation from the Premier League with a dominant 5-0 victory over Sunderland. The win moves them eight points clear of the relegation zone, increasing pressure on their rivals.

Delhi Boy, 13, Strangled To Death In Bhati Mines

Delhi Boy, 13, Strangled To Death In Bhati Mines

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A 13-year-old boy was allegedly strangled to death in south Delhi's Bhati Mines area, police said on Wednesday. The incident has triggered protests in the area.

Man Abducted And Killed Over Sister's Death In Udaipur

Man Abducted And Killed Over Sister's Death In Udaipur

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A man was allegedly abducted and killed by his brother-in-law in Rajasthan's Udaipur district, who suspected him of being responsible for his sister's death.

Jharkhand Vet Found Dead in Forest, Police Suspect Murder

Jharkhand Vet Found Dead in Forest, Police Suspect Murder

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

A 58-year-old veterinarian was found dead in a forest in Jharkhand's Chatra district. Police suspect murder due to injury marks on the victim's face.

Main Accused in Forest Guard Murder Case Arrested After Illegal Sand Mining Operation

Main Accused in Forest Guard Murder Case Arrested After Illegal Sand Mining Operation

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Police have arrested the main accused in the death of a forest guard who was allegedly crushed by a tractor-trolley during an operation against illegal sand mining in Morena, Madhya Pradesh.

Europa League: Forest edge Porto to set up all-English semi-final with Villa

Europa League: Forest edge Porto to set up all-English semi-final with Villa

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa reach the Europa League semi-finals, while Braga and Freiburg also advance in a dramatic night of European action.

Minor girl raped and murdered after kidnapping from footpath in Delhi

Minor girl raped and murdered after kidnapping from footpath in Delhi

Rediff.com7 days ago

An 11-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped while sleeping beside her family on a pavement, raped and murdered in south Delhi's Mehrauli area, an official said on Tuesday.

Former Maoist Beaten To Death In Jharkhand's West Singhbhum

Former Maoist Beaten To Death In Jharkhand's West Singhbhum

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A former Maoist was allegedly beaten to death by suspected members of the proscribed outfit in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district, police said on Saturday.

Police Investigate Suspected Double Suicide in Himachal Pradesh Forest

Police Investigate Suspected Double Suicide in Himachal Pradesh Forest

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Police in Himachal Pradesh are investigating a suspected double suicide after a man and a woman were found dead in a forest area near Parwanoo in Solan district.

Man's Severed Legs Found In Odisha Tiger Reserve

Man's Severed Legs Found In Odisha Tiger Reserve

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Severed legs of a man were discovered inside the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district. Locals suspect a tiger attack, but forest officials are investigating the cause of death.

Two held in MP forest guard murder case linked to illegal sand mining

Two held in MP forest guard murder case linked to illegal sand mining

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the death of a forest guard in Morena, Madhya Pradesh, who was killed during an operation targeting illegal sand mining.

Muzaffarnagar Man Allegedly Poisoned By Wife Amidst Family Dispute

Muzaffarnagar Man Allegedly Poisoned By Wife Amidst Family Dispute

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A 35-year-old man was allegedly poisoned to death by his wife in Muzaffarnagar following a family dispute. Police have arrested the wife, Puja, and registered a case against 12 members of her in-laws' family. The article also mentions a separate incident where a 25-year-old man was found dead, suspected of consuming poison due to harassment by his in-laws.

Lightning strikes claim 11 lives in Jharkhand in past 24 hours

Lightning strikes claim 11 lives in Jharkhand in past 24 hours

Rediff.com7 days ago

At least 11 people, including three women and a 10-year-old girl, were killed in lightning strikes across Jharkhand over the last 24 hours, police said on Monday.

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.

Escalating Human-Elephant Conflict Claims Another Life In Kerala

Escalating Human-Elephant Conflict Claims Another Life In Kerala

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A 37-year-old woman was killed and her son injured in a wild elephant attack in Chinnakkanal, Idukki, amidst heavy rain and fog. This incident highlights the escalating human-elephant conflict in Kerala, with five reported deaths in the past two weeks.

Drone-dropped arms, intelligence gaps aided Pahalgam attack: NIA probe

Drone-dropped arms, intelligence gaps aided Pahalgam attack: NIA probe

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Cross-border drones successfully dropped arms and ammunition as deep into Kashmir as the Baramulla district without detection, according to a National Investigation Agency (NIA) chargesheet filed in the last year's audacious Pahalgam terror attack case.

Wild Elephant Tramples Man To Death In Koderma

Wild Elephant Tramples Man To Death In Koderma

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

A 35-year-old man was allegedly trampled to death by wild elephants in Jharkhand's Koderma district on Sunday, police said.

Burnt Body of Young Woman Found in Jharkhand Forest

Burnt Body of Young Woman Found in Jharkhand Forest

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Police discovered the burnt body of a young woman in the Bankata forest of East Singhbhum district, Jharkhand, near the Odisha border. Investigations are underway to identify the victim and determine the circumstances of her death.

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.