The Jharkhand Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has uncovered a money trail of Rs 10 crore related to the Bokaro treasury scam, freezing several fixed deposits and arresting multiple individuals, including police personnel and an accountant.
A 19-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband in Jharkhand's Sahibganj district over dowry demands, police said.
Opposition parties in Jharkhand are demanding the release of salaries for police personnel, which have been withheld following the discovery of irregularities in treasury funds across several districts. The police association claims that over 70,000 personnel have not been paid since March, prompting calls for a thorough investigation and prompt action from the state government.
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.
Jharkhand Police have arrested seven interstate criminals, including two women, in connection with a jewellery shop heist and recovered looted gold and silver ornaments along with weapons and vehicles.
A woman and her two daughters drowned in a pond in Jharkhand's Chatra district while washing clothes, after the younger daughter slipped into deep water and the mother and elder daughter attempted a rescue.
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.
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.
A headmaster in Jharkhand's Hazaribag district has been booked and suspended after allegations of sexually harassing girl students surfaced. An FIR was lodged following a complaint by the mother of a 13-year-old girl. The headmaster is currently on the run.
Jharkhand Police have arrested the prime accused in a fraudulent withdrawal case from the West Singhbhum treasury, along with three others. The accused manipulated departmental computer data for nearly nine years to divert government funds into their own accounts and those of associates.
Jharkhand police have arrested 10 cyber criminals in Deoghar district for defrauding people through fake online platforms and fraudulent cashback offers.
A man wanted in several criminal cases has been arrested for allegedly demanding Rs 1.2 crore as extortion from a land dealer in Jharkhand's Palamu district.
The Jharkhand High Court has reserved its order in the criminal appeal filed by Rahul Verma and Lakhan Verma, who were convicted for the murder of Dhanbad Judge Uttam Anand. The incident occurred on July 28, 2021, when an autorickshaw hit Anand during his morning walk.
A suspected World War II-era bomb has been discovered in the Baharagora area of Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district, prompting discussions with the Indian Army for inspection and necessary action.
Three people have been arrested and a juvenile detained in Ranchi, Jharkhand, following the public humiliation of a woman and her daughter. The victims were smeared with black paint and paraded by neighbours after a dispute over a stolen motorcycle.
Five youths have been arrested in Jharkhand's Latehar district for allegedly raping a 16-year-old tribal girl after abducting her from a wedding ceremony.
A man in Jharkhand, India, has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife during a domestic dispute, hitting her with a brick.
Three treasury employees in Hazaribag, Jharkhand, have been arrested for allegedly embezzling Rs 15.41 crore from government bank accounts over eight years, prompting criticism from the opposition BJP.
The Jharkhand High Court has summoned top police officials and forensic experts to address concerns about the investigation into a missing girl case, particularly regarding the identification of a recovered skeleton.
Jharkhand successfully defended their Hockey India Sub Junior Women National title, defeating Madhya Pradesh 2-1 in the final. Odisha secured the bronze medal.
The Jharkhand High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Hazaribag, prompting protests and a special investigation team.
A man allegedly involved in an international network trafficking job seekers from Jharkhand to cyber scam operations in Myanmar has been arrested in Mumbai.
A 70-year-old man in Jharkhand's Palamu district died by suicide at his home after an argument with his wife, according to police reports.
Anukul Roy, the Jharkhand all-rounder, has become a key player for Kolkata Knight Riders with his disciplined left-arm spin. He now seeks a more significant role with the bat, aiming to contribute more in the middle order and replicate his domestic success in the T20 league.
A CoBra commando died after being struck by a falling tree during a storm in West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. The incident occurred at a CRPF camp in the Saranda forest.
The BJP has called for a bandh (shutdown) in Jharkhand on April 3 to protest the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Hazaribag. The party is also protesting the overall law and order situation in the state.
A 22-year-old man in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district has been arrested for allegedly killing a man who repeatedly harassed his sister.
Two individuals were apprehended in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district after police discovered 50 kg of ganja, valued at Rs 25 lakh, in their possession.
Police in Jharkhand's Chatra district seized narcotics worth Rs 50 lakh during a raid on a house, recovering opium, poppy husk, and poppy seeds. An FIR has been lodged against three members of the household, who are currently on the run.
Three people, including an elderly man, were killed by wild elephants in two separate incidents in the Ramgarh district of Jharkhand. The incidents occurred in Banda and Murpa villages within the Gola police station limits. Immediate relief has been provided to the victims' families.
Police in Seraikela, Jharkhand, have arrested seven individuals for allegedly attempting to extort Rs 5 lakh from a construction company building a culvert in Pitaklaag village. The suspects threatened workers and supervisors, demanding money to allow the construction to continue.
The BJP in Jharkhand has postponed its planned bandh (shutdown) to April 9, citing Good Friday and the JEE (Main) examination. The bandh was initially called to protest the state's law and order situation and demand justice in a rape and murder case.
Two individuals were apprehended in Jharkhand's Palamu district after authorities seized poppy husk valued at 1.25 crore from their possession. The seizure occurred near Jawar village following a tip-off.
A police constable in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district died after his service rifle discharged accidentally while he was cleaning it.
Jharkhand sprinters Shiv Kumar Soren and Prithvi Oraon emerged as the fastest athletes at the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games, while hosts Chhattisgarh secured medals in shot put and discus throw.
Police in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, have arrested four individuals in connection with a shooting incident that seriously injured a man. The suspects were apprehended with firearms and ammunition, and the motive appears to be a long-standing dispute.
The Jharkhand High Court has directed police to send a skeleton found in Bokaro to the Central Forensic Science Laboratory (CFSL) in Kolkata for further examination in connection with a missing woman case. The court also addressed concerns about the investigation's handling and the suspension of police personnel.
The Jharkhand High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Hazaribag district, demanding responses from state officials and police regarding the ongoing investigation and lack of arrests.
Jharkhand police seized narcotics worth Rs 2.55 crore from Palamu and Chatra districts, arresting two individuals and conducting raids to apprehend further suspects.
A 16-year-old girl from Jharkhand was rescued from Uttar Pradesh after being trafficked and allegedly sold for Rs 25,000. Police arrested two men in connection with the case.
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