Delhi Police launched a massive crackdown to prevent a protest against the Chief Election Commissioner at Jantar Mantar, detaining CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, and nearly 500 others. The city was turned into a fortress with extensive security, metro closures, and barricades. Opposition parties, including AAP and Congress, condemned the actions, calling the situation "worse than the Emergency."
Two Nyishi community groups in Arunachal Pradesh ended their economic blockade in West Kameng district on Thursday. The decision came after the state government agreed to take action against those involved in an alleged assault on two youths, initiate disciplinary proceedings against police, and ensure equal rights for Nyishi residents. The agreement, termed the '2026 Kameng Declaration', also addressed land ownership issues and upheld previous declarations for communal harmony.
Two suspected poachers were arrested in Odisha's Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary during raids conducted by sanctuary officials and Bargarh district police. Animal trapping nets, snares, and electric hooking wire were seized, and the accused were reportedly planning leopard poaching.
Trinamool Congress MLA Paresh Ram Das was arrested from Kolkata airport on Monday in connection with multiple cases including rape, extortion, and post-poll violence. He had been absconding and was apprehended by Baruipur Police while attempting to board a flight to Mumbai. He will be produced in court on Tuesday.
A Dalit girl in Bihar's Muzaffarpur district was allegedly molested by her neighbour on Sunday evening. Police have arrested the accused following a complaint filed by the girl's family. The incident occurred when the girl was returning home, and she raised an alarm, causing the accused to flee.
A 19-year-old man was arrested in Chennai for allegedly sexually abusing a 16-year-old girl he befriended on social media. Police acted swiftly on the mother's complaint. The article also mentions a separate arrest of a school principal under the POCSO Act and clarifies another ongoing investigation.
Police in Bareilly have arrested a man accused of raping a minor, recording the act, and circulating the video. The minor subsequently died by suicide. A case has been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and IT Act.
The Supreme Court of India has strongly condemned custodial violence as one of the worst forms of human rights violations, acknowledging it as an unfortunate reality in the country. The court clarified that the 24-hour constitutional deadline for producing an arrested person before a magistrate begins from the moment of detention, not formal arrest. This ruling aims to curb police abuse and ensure judicial oversight, referencing past cases like the Bhagalpur blindings and DK Basu guidelines.
Two brothers have been arrested in Saharanpur for allegedly murdering their 38-year-old uncle. The motive behind the crime was the uncle's objection to one of the brothers having an illicit relationship with his wife for approximately three-and-a-half years. The victim's body was found on November 9, and the accused were apprehended on Thursday.
A 20-year-old woman lost her hand after allegedly being molested on a train and pushed onto the tracks at Naigaon station. The 53-year-old accused, Jitendra Girjappa Hirmukhe, was arrested on November 9, and faces charges including attempt to murder under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
Manipur Police arrested four members of the proscribed UNLF (Pambei) and recovered a large cache of weapons, including assault rifles and an RPG launcher, in Imphal West district.
A 32-year-old man in Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, was arrested for allegedly killing his elder brother during an argument about caring for their ailing mother. The accused bludgeoned his brother with a stick, buried the body in a pit behind their house, and threatened family children to keep silent. Police exhumed the body after relatives reported suspicions, leading to the arrest.
Police in Aluva, Kochi, have arrested a 21-year-old man, Alex Robin, for allegedly sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl during a Halloween party at a resort. The incident came to light after parents discovered liquor being served at the party, which was initially believed to be an all-girls gathering. An investigation is ongoing, including into the illegal serving of alcohol.
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.
Thane police have arrested a woman who was on the run for one-and-a-half months in connection with the murder of her husband in Nagpur. The accused, Deepali Salunke, allegedly had an extramarital affair, which led to discord and ultimately the fatal attack on her husband, Gaurav Ragde. She confessed to her involvement during interrogation.
Police have arrested three individuals, including an LPU student, in connection with the recent violence and protests at Lovely Professional University in Phagwara. The arrests follow student protests over an alleged rape and subsequent property damage and highway blockade.
Three individuals have been arrested in Palghar's Dahanu taluka for the alleged murder of a 24-year-old man, Nitin Chandu Pagi. The victim was found dead on November 1 with severe injuries, and police believe an old quarrel from one year back led to the crime.
Assam Police have dismantled an interstate financial fraud network that swindled a Guwahati-based company, Global Traders, out of over Rs 11.5 crore. The fraudsters impersonated Army suppliers and officers using forged documents. One alleged mastermind, Harsh Agarwal, has been arrested from Siliguri, West Bengal, and over Rs 2 crore has been frozen as investigations continue.
A jawan has been arrested in Kolkata for allegedly molesting the daughter of an army officer within a military residential complex. The incident, which occurred on November 5, led to a complaint by the girl's mother, and the accused was identified through CCTV footage. The investigation is ongoing, and the jawan has been remanded to police custody.
A jawan has been arrested in Kolkata for allegedly molesting the daughter of an army officer within a military residential complex. The incident, which occurred on November 5, led to the jawan's arrest on Sunday night after the girl's mother filed a complaint. Police used CCTV footage to identify the accused, who is now in custody.
Police in Navi Mumbai arrested a Nigerian national, Anyi Ikechukwu Darlington, and seized mephedrone and cocaine worth Rs 3.57 crore. The accused, previously arrested in a drug case, was out on bail and is now under investigation for his role in a drug distribution network.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has urged people to join the opposition INDIA bloc's 'Chalo Dilli' march on November 1, aimed at saving democracy and protecting the Constitution. He assured participants not to fear police action. Other Congress leaders also highlighted alleged electoral irregularities and announced a "public impeachment" of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Three men were arrested in Etah following a police encounter after they allegedly stole a licensed gun. One accused sustained a bullet injury during the retaliatory firing. Police recovered the stolen gun and other weapons.
A couple and their son have been arrested in Dehradun for allegedly murdering the man's 26-year-old nephew. The crime reportedly stemmed from a property dispute concerning a room in the family home. Police recovered the knife and khukri used in the attack.
Security forces in Manipur have arrested three militants from two proscribed organisations for their alleged involvement in extortion activities in the Thoubal and Kakching districts.
Delhi Police arrested ten Bangladeshi nationals for illegally staying in India after their medical visas expired. They were apprehended during a verification drive and deportation proceedings have begun.
A 45-year-old MCD sanitation worker, Vijay Prakash alias Sonu, was allegedly beaten to death with stones and sticks in northwest Delhi's Ramgarh area on Tuesday following a quarrel. Police have arrested four individuals and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the murder, while two main suspects remain absconding.
A police team investigating a narcotics case in Hamirpur was attacked by a dog unleashed by a suspect, resulting in an officer being bitten. Five individuals have been booked for obstructing official duty under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. In a separate incident, police seized 20 kg of poppy husk and made an arrest.
Police in Thane are investigating the source of a costly firearm used in the murder of Shiv Sena (UBT) functionary Pradeep Purnekar. Two key accused, Nikhil Yadav and Nitesh Pawar, have had their police custody extended until October 13 as authorities seek to identify the mastermind and procurement chain behind the September 29 killing.
A man in Anand, Gujarat, was arrested for allegedly strangling his 21-year-old daughter because he disapproved of her inter-caste relationship. The incident occurred on November 9, and the father initially tried to pass it off as a suicide, but a post-mortem confirmed strangulation.
Bengaluru police arrested four people, including three women, for allegedly running a prostitution racket from rented houses in various parts of the city.
A 16-year-old boy in Kerala landed his mother in legal trouble after he was caught driving a car and motorcycle without a licence and posting videos of his driving on social media. Police seized the car registered in his mother's name and a motorcycle, also registering a case against the motorcycle's registered owner.
Two men have been arrested and a juvenile detained in Mumbai for the murder of a 19-year-old in Vile Parle. The incident occurred on Sunday night following an argument over bursting firecrackers near a motorcycle, which escalated into an assault leading to the victim's death.
A man has been arrested in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly killing his 45-year-old neighbour with an axe and a shovel. The murder reportedly stemmed from a long-standing rivalry involving the accused's daughter and the victim's nephew, who had allegedly lured her away. Police have registered a case and are taking further legal action.
A man named Shahid Akhtar has been arrested in Purnea, Bihar, for allegedly sharing sensitive information with suspected handlers in India and abroad via WhatsApp. The Intelligence Bureau, local police, NIA, and Bihar STF are investigating his suspected links to an Islamic radical group and networks in neighbouring countries like Pakistan.
Three individuals wanted in connection with cow slaughter cases were arrested after an encounter with police in the Gosainganj area of Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh. One of the suspects sustained a bullet injury during the exchange.
Three Maharashtra PWD officials have been arrested in Palghar district for allegedly embezzling nearly Rs 73 lakh in government funds. The officials, including an Executive Engineer and an Auditor, are accused of tampering with documents to divert funds meant for unemployed engineers to a private construction company. Police registered a case in September 2026, and the main accused, a ruling party leader, secured anticipatory bail.
A woman and her 15-year-old brother-in-law were brutally assaulted with sticks and iron rods in Hauz Khas after she allegedly refused to sell marijuana on Diwali night. Police have arrested six individuals, including two adults and four minors, in connection with the incident. The victim's family claims they were repeatedly threatened and attacked by a drug mafia and faced initial police inaction, with a video of the assault going viral.
An accused in the murder of a police officer in Madhya Pradesh's Dewas district was injured while allegedly attempting to escape from police custody. The officer was crushed by a truck carrying illicit liquor. Three individuals have been arrested, and police are searching for the truck driver.
Delhi Police have dismantled a cyber fraud operation that used a fake online investment platform to deceive victims, leading to the arrest of three individuals involved in the scheme.
