News for 'kidnapping'

Ex-Security Guard Accused In Hyderabad Girl's Kidnapping, Murder

Ex-Security Guard Accused In Hyderabad Girl's Kidnapping, Murder

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

A five-year-old girl was kidnapped and found murdered in a Hyderabad gated community. Police suspect a recently dismissed security guard, Vikram, who allegedly demanded a Rs 20 lakh ransom from the girl's family. The girl's body was discovered in a clubhouse cellar with her hands and legs tied. Police are actively searching for the absconding suspect.

Teen Girl Kidnapped, Raped In Hoshiarpur; Accused Booked

Teen Girl Kidnapped, Raped In Hoshiarpur; Accused Booked

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Police in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, have booked a man from Himachal Pradesh for allegedly kidnapping and raping a 17-year-old girl. The girl went missing on September 16 after going to school and returned on September 24, subsequently revealing the ordeal to her mother. The accused reportedly threatened her, and an investigation is underway.

Delhi Court Frames Charges Against Bus Crew In Teen Kidnapping, Rape Case

Delhi Court Frames Charges Against Bus Crew In Teen Kidnapping, Rape Case

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

A Delhi court has framed charges against a bus driver and conductor for the alleged kidnapping and gang-rape of a 16-year-old girl inside a sleeper bus in August. The accused face charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act, with the trial set to begin with the victim's evidence on October 24.

Kaushambi Court Delivers Justice In 2009 Dalit Woman Murder Case

Kaushambi Court Delivers Justice In 2009 Dalit Woman Murder Case

Rediff.com20 hours ago

A court in Kaushambi has sentenced four men to life imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 1.31 lakh each for the 2009 kidnapping and murder of a Dalit woman. The verdict was delivered after examining evidence and witness statements in a case registered under various IPC sections and the SC/ST Act.

One Arrested In Latur Minor Assault And Stripping Case

One Arrested In Latur Minor Assault And Stripping Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Latur, Maharashtra, have arrested one of four accused involved in assaulting and stripping a minor boy four months ago. The incident came to light after a video surfaced on social media on Sunday. A case has been registered under various charges, including the POCSO Act, and a search is on for the remaining suspects.

Maharashtra Police Uncover Child Trafficking And Marriage Gang

Maharashtra Police Uncover Child Trafficking And Marriage Gang

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Beed, Maharashtra, have arrested four individuals, exposing a child trafficking and marriage gang. The arrests came after reopening a five-year-old case involving the abduction and sale of a 13-year-old girl, who was later forced into child marriage.

Allahabad High Court Sets Aside 1986 Rape Conviction

Allahabad High Court Sets Aside 1986 Rape Conviction

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

The Allahabad High Court has overturned a 1988 conviction of a man named Subhash in a 1986 rape and kidnapping case, citing the prosecution's failure to establish proof beyond reasonable doubt. The court observed that the woman, who was over 19 at the time, appeared to be a consenting party, and found glaring inconsistencies in the prosecution's case, which was not corroborated by medical or oral evidence, leading to the acquittal.

Sanjay Raut Leads Opposition Attack On Fadnavis Over Rising Crime

Sanjay Raut Leads Opposition Attack On Fadnavis Over Rising Crime

Rediff.com3 days ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut and Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan have strongly criticised the Maharashtra government, particularly Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis, over the deteriorating law and order situation in the state. They cited recent incidents like the firing at actor Tiger Shroff and the murder of a Shiv Sena worker, demanding a "regime change" and accountability from the government.

Shaque: Trust No One Review: Untrustworthy Thriller

Shaque: Trust No One Review: Untrustworthy Thriller

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Shaque: Trust No One has a promising mystery and enough juicy red herrings to keep you guessing, but its convenient writing and dated clichs eventually derail the show.

Wanted Criminal With 70 Cases Killed In Nuh Encounter

Wanted Criminal With 70 Cases Killed In Nuh Encounter

Rediff.com5 days ago

Nuh Police have revealed that Shahid alias Advani, a wanted criminal killed in a recent encounter near Sohna, had 70 cases registered against him across Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. The cases include serious charges like murder, rape, kidnapping, and robbery. Police are now thoroughly reviewing his extensive criminal history.

Shocking Motive: Minors Kill Teen For Gold Chain, Birthday Party Funds

Shocking Motive: Minors Kill Teen For Gold Chain, Birthday Party Funds

Rediff.com5 days ago

Two minors have been detained in Thane, Maharashtra, for allegedly murdering a 17-year-old boy. The motive behind the crime was to steal the victim's gold chain to fund a birthday party and purchase a motorcycle. The accused reportedly stabbed the victim, bludgeoned him with a stone, and later attempted to destroy evidence by burning the body and discarding the victim's mobile phone on a moving bus.

CJP leaders breach Jantar Mantar, detained; FIR filed

CJP leaders breach Jantar Mantar, detained; FIR filed

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Delhi Police has registered an FIR against Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka, and other members for allegedly trespassing into the Jantar Mantar area, which was recently denotified as a protest site. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke has condemned the detentions as 'kidnapping' and questioned the legality of preventing lawyers from meeting the detained members.

Gujarat trio on 'dunki' route to US abducted in Ethiopia

Gujarat trio on 'dunki' route to US abducted in Ethiopia

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Three residents from Gujarat, India, who attempted to travel to the US via an illegal route, have gone missing in Ethiopia. Their families claim they were kidnapped and are being held for a ransom of Rs 1 crore, having already paid substantial amounts to agents for the illicit journey. Police have registered a missing persons complaint as contact was lost after September 22.

Mumbai Police Arrest Father In Woman's Murder Case, Son Absconding After Confession

Mumbai Police Arrest Father In Woman's Murder Case, Son Absconding After Confession

Rediff.com3 days ago

Mumbai police have arrested Sartaz Ahmed Siddique (40) for the murder of 26-year-old Rukhsana Siddique, whose decomposed body was found in Bandra Kurla Complex. Rukhsana's husband reported her missing on September 28. Sartaz confessed to strangling her last month due to his unhappiness over her marriage to Saqib as his second wife. Sartaz's son, Samir Ahmed Siddique (24), who allegedly confessed to the murder with his father over the phone, is currently absconding.

10 Comedies Which Turn Spying Into A Laughing Matter

10 Comedies Which Turn Spying Into A Laughing Matter

Rediff.com6 hours ago

From Baadshah to Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, these spy comedies prove that espionage can be a laughing matter, even when promising premises go sometimes spectacularly off course.

Decoding All The Jailer 2 Cameos

Decoding All The Jailer 2 Cameos

Rediff.com3 days ago

Jailer 2 brings back familiar allies, adds a couple of surprise faces and sets the stage for another showdown, but not every cameo gets the moment it deserves.

Kidnapping Cases Surge Over Million

Kidnapping Cases Surge Over Million

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Abduction remains the most common motive, accounting for more than half of kidnapping cases, followed by abduction of women for marriage.

Team Dipke released with 1-year condition to 'maintain peace'

Team Dipke released with 1-year condition to 'maintain peace'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, and Saurav Das were released after preventive arrest following their detention at the Delhi airport, on the condition that they would not 'breach peace' for a year.

'Where are Dipke, Neha Bora?' CJP, AISA question Delhi police

'Where are Dipke, Neha Bora?' CJP, AISA question Delhi police

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and AISA have raised concerns over the detention of their leaders, Abhijeet Dipke and Neha Bora, by Delhi Police during protests. Both parties allege their leaders are being held at undisclosed locations and denied access to lawyers, while police confirm detentions were made to maintain law and order.

Seven-Month-Old Baby Kidnapped From Delhi Hospital

Seven-Month-Old Baby Kidnapped From Delhi Hospital

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A seven-month-old boy was allegedly kidnapped from the Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital in Delhi after his mother left him with a woman she had recently befriended.

Kerala High Court Confirms Life Sentence In Minor Rape Case

Kerala High Court Confirms Life Sentence In Minor Rape Case

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

The Kerala High Court has affirmed the conviction and life imprisonment of a former state government employee found guilty of raping a 14-year-old schoolgirl over 45 days in 2009. The court dismissed the accused's appeal, stating the victim's testimony was "sterling quality" and corroborated by medical evidence, rejecting claims of false implication.

Nashik Court: Child Rape A 'Monstrous Burial Of Dignity'

Nashik Court: Child Rape A 'Monstrous Burial Of Dignity'

Rediff.com2 days ago

A fast-track court in Nashik, Maharashtra, has sentenced Vijay Sanjay Khairnar to death for the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl. The court described the crime as "rarest of the rare," stating that leniency would undermine public confidence in justice. The judge highlighted the extreme depravity of the act, committed on November 16, 2025, and ruled out life imprisonment, also directing Rs 10 lakh compensation to the victim's parents.

Patna Police Rescue Kidnapped Youth, Criminal Killed In Encounter

Patna Police Rescue Kidnapped Youth, Criminal Killed In Encounter

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

During a kidnapping rescue operation in Patna, Bihar, an exchange of fire between police and criminals resulted in the death of one accused and injuries to two police personnel. The kidnapped youth was safely rescued, and the deceased criminal had a prior murder record.

Nashik Court Sentences Man To Death For Rape, Murder Of Four-Year-Old

Nashik Court Sentences Man To Death For Rape, Murder Of Four-Year-Old

Rediff.com5 days ago

A fast-track court in Nashik, Maharashtra, has sentenced Vijay Sanjay Khairnar to death for the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl late last year. The court termed the gruesome crime "rarest of the rare" and also ordered Rs 10 lakh financial assistance for the victim's family. The prosecution, led by Ujwal Nikam, relied on circumstantial evidence and witness testimonies to secure the conviction.

Man Arrested After Gunfight In UP Kidnapping Case

Man Arrested After Gunfight In UP Kidnapping Case

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A man wanted in connection with the alleged kidnapping of a 17-year-old girl was arrested in Uttar Pradesh after a gunfight with police.

Cow helps abducted man escape in Haryana

Cow helps abducted man escape in Haryana

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 23-year-old man, Roni, was allegedly abducted and assaulted in Gurugram over an old dispute. He managed to escape when the car carrying him crashed into a cow on the Hansi-Barwala road while en route to Hisar. Police have arrested two accused, Nitin and Khush alias Manjeet, and are searching for other accomplices involved in the crime.

Why was Tiger Shroff targeted? Salman Khan link emerges in audio clip

Why was Tiger Shroff targeted? Salman Khan link emerges in audio clip

Rediff.com2 days ago

Three individuals were arrested in Kota for allegedly firing at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai. The incident, which injured Shroff's driver and a bystander, is being investigated for links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, which purportedly claimed responsibility due to Shroff's alleged association with Salman Khan. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis confirmed the arrests and vowed strict action.

Don't Trouble The Trouble Review: FaFa Is Brilliant But...

Don't Trouble The Trouble Review: FaFa Is Brilliant But...

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Don't Trouble The Trouble misses the opportunity to explore the limitless power and wonder of the human imagination, notes Divya Nair.

VisionQuest Review: Artificial Emotions

VisionQuest Review: Artificial Emotions

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

Paul Bettany and James Spader bring plenty of personality to VisionQuest, but the Marvel's latest series struggles to find the emotional soul its story needs.

Tiger Shroff firing: 3 suspects caught on train in 15-minute Kota op

Tiger Shroff firing: 3 suspects caught on train in 15-minute Kota op

Rediff.com2 days ago

Three suspects have been detained in Kota, Rajasthan, in connection with the recent firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai, as police investigate the alleged involvement of the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang.

Engineering Students Arrested For Kidnapping Teenager In Bhubaneswar

Engineering Students Arrested For Kidnapping Teenager In Bhubaneswar

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Police in Bhubaneswar rescued a 17-year-old boy who was kidnapped by six engineering students. The students demanded a ransom of Rs 5 lakh for his release and threatened to kill him if their demands were not met. Police swiftly responded, rescuing the boy and arresting the accused.

31-year-old Goldy Brar: FBI's most wanted fugitive carrying $1 mn bounty

31-year-old Goldy Brar: FBI's most wanted fugitive carrying $1 mn bounty

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Satinderjeet Singh, alias Goldy Brar, a former petty criminal from Punjab, has escalated to become a leader of transnational organised crime and is now featured on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. The FBI has offered a USD 1 million reward for information leading to his arrest, citing his alleged involvement in assassinations, extortions, and trafficking of narcotics and weapons across the US and Canada. Brar is also linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, designated an "individual terrorist" by India, and accused of orchestrating the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala.

SC questions cremation of missing Delhi realtor's body before identification

SC questions cremation of missing Delhi realtor's body before identification

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

The Supreme Court has ordered the Delhi and Gurugram police to explain why the body of missing Delhi realtor Yuvraj Singh Manchanda was cremated without identification and why details were not uploaded to the CCTNS portal. This directive comes after Manchanda's family alleged they were not informed about the recovery of his body, which was found in Gurugram and cremated before they were notified. The court also referenced its earlier directives on prompt FIR registration for missing persons, highlighting concerns about human trafficking and the need for an all-India police grid.

Imran Khan: From Bollywood fame to political crossfire

Imran Khan: From Bollywood fame to political crossfire

Rediff.com6 days ago

Actor Imran Khan, an American citizen, has been served a notice by Mumbai Police directing him to leave India by October 28 for allegedly violating immigration laws. This comes after his participation in recent political protests. His lawyer plans to challenge the decision in the Bombay High Court.

How Haryana Police Rescued Kidnapped Boy In 11 Hours

How Haryana Police Rescued Kidnapped Boy In 11 Hours

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Haryana Police successfully rescued a 12-year-old boy kidnapped from Panipat within 11 hours, arresting three accused who had demanded a Rs 1.50 crore ransom. The operation involved extensive technical and intelligence resources, culminating in a police encounter in Rohtak where the accused were apprehended. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini monitored the swift and coordinated police action.

Husband Forces 'Purification Ritual' On Wife In Gujarat

Husband Forces 'Purification Ritual' On Wife In Gujarat

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

In a shocking incident from Gujarat's Surendranagar, a woman was forced by her husband and others to undergo a 'punishment-cum-purification ritual' involving sexual assault by her live-in partner. Police revealed the husband had previously chained her to prevent her from fleeing. Ten people, including the husband and the woman's stepson who uploaded a video of the incident, have been arrested. The accused claimed this was a 'common practice' in their community for eloping women.

Minor girl raped and murdered after kidnapping from footpath in Delhi

Minor girl raped and murdered after kidnapping from footpath in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

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.

Jailer 2 Review: Rajinikanth Fanboy Fun With Flawed Villains

Jailer 2 Review: Rajinikanth Fanboy Fun With Flawed Villains

Rediff.com6 days ago

Rajinikanth brings the swagger, Nelson delivers the whistles, but Jailer 2's predictable plot and underwhelming villains keep this fanboy extravaganza from becoming anything more than a familiar celebration of Thalaivar's aura.

OTT Releases This Week: Ishqa Ishqa, Spider-Man, Khalifa

OTT Releases This Week: Ishqa Ishqa, Spider-Man, Khalifa

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Discover the latest movies and series hitting OTT platforms this week, like Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day, alongside a diverse array of K-dramas, Hindi films, and regional Indian content.

Gurugram Police Encounter Leads To Arrest Of Kidnapping Suspect

Gurugram Police Encounter Leads To Arrest Of Kidnapping Suspect

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

A 23-year-old criminal, Nitin alias Chhota, wanted in a kidnapping-for-ransom case, was arrested in Gurugram after an encounter with police. He was injured in the exchange of fire and is currently hospitalised. The accused has a history of 17 criminal cases across Delhi and Haryana, including dacoity and murder.