A man arrested in a murder case was shot in the leg by police in Bihar's Jehanabad district when he allegedly tried to fire at the cops during an operation to recover the weapon used in the crime.
A Delhi court has convicted a man for the 2022 murder of a sanitary shop owner following a property dispute, while his associate was found guilty of destroying evidence related to the crime.
Delhi Police have arrested four members of a gang, including a juvenile, involved in murder and robbery cases. The gang members were apprehended after a resident reported threats and the flaunting of illegal firearms on social media.
A 32-year-old woman was allegedly killed by her husband in Delhi after he attacked her with an LPG cylinder during a domestic dispute.
Two minors were killed and another injured in a violent clash between two groups in Delhi's Rohini area, triggered by a past rivalry and suspicions of harbouring individuals involved in a previous murder case.
A man in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his younger brother following a family dispute. The accused, Shiv Shankar, reportedly attacked his brother Sushil with a brick and a sickle after an argument involving their sons. Sushil succumbed to his injuries, and police are searching for the absconding accused.
A man who had been absconding for nearly nine years in connection with a 2017 murder case was arrested by Mangaluru crime branch police in Bengaluru.
A history-sheeter was stabbed to death in Thane, Maharashtra, following an altercation. Police have arrested one person in connection with the attack, while another is hospitalised.
A 26-year-old man, allegedly associated with the Kapil Sangwan gang and involved in multiple criminal cases, has been arrested from Haryana.
Suspected militants attacked Kultuh Kuki village in Manipur's Kamjong district, killing two people and burning 30 houses. This incident follows the recovery of six Naga civilians' bodies, believed to be hostages. Security forces are investigating, while the Kuki Baptist Convention and a Congress leader have condemned the violence and criticised the government's response.
A Delhi court acquitted a man accused of attempted murder due to the prosecution's failure to establish his identity as the assailant beyond a reasonable doubt.
A teenager, Ashu alias Lala, has been arrested in Delhi for the fatal stabbing of 25-year-old Sahil. The incident occurred after a minor dispute escalated into a physical altercation where Sahil allegedly slapped Ashu, leading to the fatal stabbing. Police tracked the accused, who later surrendered, and further investigation is underway.
A man in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested after allegedly killing his one-and-a-half-year-old relative by repeatedly slamming him onto the ground. The crime occurred after the child's mother rejected the accused's marriage proposal.
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.
Jammu police solved a blind murder case within 24 hours, arresting two individuals in connection with the killing of a 46-year-old man. The victim suffered a fatal neck injury. Investigation revealed a domestic dispute as a potential motive.
A 19-year-old college student was found dead in his house in Odisha's Bhadrak district, prompting a police investigation and allegations of murder from the family.
Ahmedabad Crime Branch arrested a man allegedly involved in a 2021 murder-robbery case in Chhattisgarh. The suspect, Ajaykumar alias Laxmisagar alias Kimtishree Rajnarayan Mishra, was wanted for the murder of Shakuntala Devi.
Set in the crucial 21 days between 25 July and 14 August 1947, Josy Joseph's upcoming book The Birth of a Nation: The Twenty-One Days That Made India uncovers the dramatic story of how India nearly fragmented into multiple independent states before independence.
A murder accused out on bail was killed in broad daylight in Kollam, Kerala, by a group armed with weapons. The victim, Aluva Atul, was attacked after leaving a police station.
A court in Thane, Maharashtra, acquitted two men accused of murdering a shepherd due to lack of evidence and a key witness recanting their statement.
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of a migrant worker in Kottachira, near Kuruppampady, Kerala. The victim, Pratap Chandra Barman, was allegedly assaulted following a quarrel.
A Thane court acquitted a couple in a 37-year-old attempted murder case, citing prolonged delays, lost witnesses, and damaged documents.
A Thane court acquitted a couple in a 37-year-old attempted murder case, citing prolonged delays, lost witnesses, and damaged documents.
Two wanted criminals from Bihar were arrested in Rishikesh following a police encounter. The accused, identified as Aamir and Anwarul Haq, sustained bullet injuries and were wanted for a recent shooting in Rishikesh and a fatal robbery in Bihar. The arrests occurred during a vehicle checking drive for the Char Dham Yatra.
Two wanted criminals from Bihar were arrested in Rishikesh following a police encounter. The accused, identified as Aamir and Anwarul Haq, sustained bullet injuries and were wanted for a recent shooting in Rishikesh and a fatal robbery in Bihar. The arrests occurred during a vehicle checking drive for the Char Dham Yatra.
The Jharkhand High Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Hazaribag, Jharkhand, prompting an investigation and protests.
Two minors were killed and another injured in a violent clash between two groups in Delhi's Rohini area, stemming from a past rivalry and a previous murder case.
'You think it is written somewhere that she will not? She might escape for two months, perhaps a little longer. But she will go.'
Opposition parties question the Assam police's murder charges in the Zubeen Garg death case after a Singapore coroner ruled out foul play, while Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma defends the state's investigation.
Jay Mishra, a key accused and associate of the hotel owner in the south Delhi hotel fire that killed 22 people, has surrendered to a court and been remanded to police custody. Mishra is believed to have played a crucial role in the hotel's operations, and his arrest is a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the tragic blaze.
A prominent cleric was shot dead by gunmen belonging to the Islamic State in a targeted attack in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said.
Opposition parties in Odisha, BJD and Congress, have criticised Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, accusing him of a surge in police brutality. The allegations stem from a custodial death in Ganjam district and other instances of alleged police misconduct. The BJP has defended the government, stating that prompt action has been taken in response to these cases.
Recent stand-up comedy clips from Pranit More and Madhur Virli, featuring jokes about sexual coercion, rape, and necrophilia, have ignited a fierce debate in India over consent, normalising rape culture, and trivialising sexual assault, leading to FIRs and public apologies.
A man in Ranchi district, India, is accused of killing his wife with an iron rod following a domestic dispute. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspect and recovered the weapon.
A man in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly strangling his wife to death due to suspicions of an extra-marital affair.
The body of a 25-year-old woman, identified as Neha, was found stuffed inside a plastic drum near the DMW Railway Colony in Patiala, Punjab; police are investigating the case and have detained two local youths for questioning.
A man in Uttar Pradesh, India, has been arrested for allegedly killing his nine-month-old son with an axe following an argument with his wife. Police are investigating the incident and suspect the accused may be mentally unstable.
A 22-year-old man has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a fatal shooting in Jahangir Puri, Delhi, linked to gang rivalry.
Police in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested five individuals, including a woman and her lover, in connection with the murder of her husband. The accused confessed to the crime, which was motivated by an affair and financial incentives.
A 26-year-old man was fatally stabbed in Delhi following a dispute over a cigarette. Police have apprehended three juveniles in connection with the incident.
