News for 'police confession'

Did TN police torture 14 Nari Koravas to give false confessions?

Did TN police torture 14 Nari Koravas to give false confessions?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Police in southern Tamil Nadu are facing grave charges of falsely implicating members of a nomadic tribe and torturing them into admitting to crimes they did not commit. A Ganesh Nadar reports from Kanyakumari.

Class 10 Gurugram student kills minor girl amid theft bid, sets afire body

Class 10 Gurugram student kills minor girl amid theft bid, sets afire body

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

The families of the victim and the accused both stay in two separate towers of Signature Global Solera, Sector 107, Gurugram and they were on good terms, they said.

'KCR tried to use MLAs poaching case to force BJP'

'KCR tried to use MLAs poaching case to force BJP'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

According to the confession statement of Radha Kishan Rao, 'Peddayana' was very angry for not completing the work as per his expectation.

Badlapur accused's encounter: 'Wrong to say he fired'

Badlapur accused's encounter: 'Wrong to say he fired'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

The family members of Badlapur sexual assault case accused Akshay Shinde have challenged the police claim that he fired at a policeman first following which cops fired in self-defence which led to his death.

Rekhachithram Review: Alternate History Saves The Day

Rekhachithram Review: Alternate History Saves The Day

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Rekhachitram is the latest in an assembly line of films that use the period setting and mythic allure of the past to drive home the suspense of relatively straightforward genre stories, notes Arjun Menon.

'The police will be significantly more militarised'

'The police will be significantly more militarised'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'The idea of subversive activities is so vague that it could include making fun of the government, being critical of the government.'

Accused who chopped woman into 50 pieces identified

Accused who chopped woman into 50 pieces identified

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

In the case that has brought back memories of the infamous Shraddha Walkar killing, Mahalakshmi's body was found on Saturday in the refrigerator in her flat at Vyalikaval in Bengaluru.

Bishnoi gang wanted to kill me, my family: Salman

Bishnoi gang wanted to kill me, my family: Salman

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

He heard a firecracker-like sound while being asleep at his residence in Galaxy Apartments in the early hours of April 14, Khan told police.

Alt-News co-founder Zubair booked for post on Narsinghanand

Alt-News co-founder Zubair booked for post on Narsinghanand

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

A first information report (FIR) was filed in Ghaziabad on Monday against Alt-News co-founder Mohammad Zubair for allegedly promoting enmity among religious groups and other offences following a complaint by an aide of controversial priest Yati Narsinghanand, according to police.

Sidda blames 'politics of hate', rules out resignation

Sidda blames 'politics of hate', rules out resignation

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday questioned the ED slapping a money laundering case against him in the MUDA 'scam' and once again ruled out his resignation over the issue.

How actors Darshan-Pavithra planned fan's murder over lewd messages

How actors Darshan-Pavithra planned fan's murder over lewd messages

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

According to police sources, Renukaswamy (33) drew the wrath of Darshan for making lewd comments against Pavithra Gowda on her social media posts.

14-year-old Chhattisgarh girl axes brother to death over mobile phone use

14-year-old Chhattisgarh girl axes brother to death over mobile phone use

Rediff.com5 May 2024

The teenager has been detained for the offence that took place at Amlidihkala village under Chhuikhadan police station limits on Friday.

Bareilly's suspected serial killer held, admits to strangling 6 women

Bareilly's suspected serial killer held, admits to strangling 6 women

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Kumar was apprehended with the help of sketches and CCTV camera footage, senior superintendent of police Anurag Arya said.

2024: The Best South Films

2024: The Best South Films

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Arjun Menon looks at the Top 10 South films that made an impact in 2024.

Darshan paid Rs 30 lakh to dispose Renukaswamy's body

Darshan paid Rs 30 lakh to dispose Renukaswamy's body

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

A total 17 people, including Darshan and his friend Pavithra Gowda, are accused in the murder case.

'Delhi police didn't force confession out of spot-fixing accused'

'Delhi police didn't force confession out of spot-fixing accused'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

'The moment you increase the possibility of making a team winning or losing a game that's where match-fixing happens. And whenever match-fixing happens, it can only happen at the players' level. If a player is not fixed to perform a particular task then how can one generate money?'

Sector 36 Review: Nightmarish

Sector 36 Review: Nightmarish

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Sector 36 goes for the gruesomeness and shock; watching it needs a tough heart or a quick averting of the eyes, warns Deepa Gahlot.

Kerala shocker: Woman delivers in bathroom, throws newborn on to street

Kerala shocker: Woman delivers in bathroom, throws newborn on to street

Rediff.com3 May 2024

The police said the woman has been taken into custody after being traced using the address on the Amazon delivery packet in which the child was wrapped and thrown.

Accused in Coimbatore blast met men with ISIS links in Kerala jail: Police

Accused in Coimbatore blast met men with ISIS links in Kerala jail: Police

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

A man, one of the six accused in the explosion case in Coimbatore, confessed during interrogation that he met two men in a Kerala prison who had links with an ISIS group involved in the Easter bombings in Sri Lanka, police sources said on Friday.

Indira Gandhi And The Nagarwala Scam

Indira Gandhi And The Nagarwala Scam

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

A host of conspiracy theories followed, involving Indira Gandhi, her younger son Sanjay, his favourite small car project, secret funding of the Bangladesh Mukti Bahini and even the Central Intelligence Agency of the United States.

Courting controversy: Facebook's 'confession pages'

Courting controversy: Facebook's 'confession pages'

Rediff.com9 May 2013

It remains to be seen whether this latest trend in social media is a boon or a bane, says Paloma Sharma.

Sheena murder: Indrani's counsel claim police using force to get a confession

Sheena murder: Indrani's counsel claim police using force to get a confession

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

The Sheena Bora murder mystery has seen more twists than a television sitcom. As skeletons continue to tumble out, here are the latest developments in the case.

Manvat Murders Review: Sensational But Not Sickening

Manvat Murders Review: Sensational But Not Sickening

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The casting of Marathi theatre and screen actors gives Manvat Murders its stamp of authenticity, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Rashid Malabari's explosive confession

Rashid Malabari's explosive confession

Rediff.com7 Apr 2009

38-year-old Rashid Malbari,alias Rashid Hussain Sheikh, a close aide of gangster Chota Shakeel had planned to kidnap a Dubai-based businessman returning to Mangalore for a ransom of Rs 5 crore. The ransom amount was to be used it to assassinate Varun Gandhi and Pramod Muthalik, Malbari confessed before the Mangalore police.

Kannada actor Darshan's aide among 3 held for Renukaswamy murder

Kannada actor Darshan's aide among 3 held for Renukaswamy murder

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

According to police sources, Darshan's aide Nagaraj was looking after all the dealings of the actor.

Confessed to fixing as police threatened to implicate my family: Sreesanth to SC

Confessed to fixing as police threatened to implicate my family: Sreesanth to SC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

The apex court observed that the conduct of Sreesanth, facing a life ban, in the entire episode was 'not good'.

'Insulting 26/11 Martyrs Will Backfire On Congress'

'Insulting 26/11 Martyrs Will Backfire On Congress'

Rediff.com18 May 2024

'Why is the Congress not tendering an unconditional apology to the citizens of India?'

Delhi police nab 3 for harassing, groping Japanese woman on Holi

Delhi police nab 3 for harassing, groping Japanese woman on Holi

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Three persons, including one juvenile, have been apprehended and questioned.

Maharashtra's 'Dr Death' confesses to killing 6

Maharashtra's 'Dr Death' confesses to killing 6

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Dr Santosh Pol -- now being called 'Dr Death' -- has confessed to murdering five women and a man.

Nambi was framed as a Maldivian woman spurned cop's advances: CBI

Nambi was framed as a Maldivian woman spurned cop's advances: CBI

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The 1994 Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) espionage case, in which former space scientist Nambi Narayanan was falsely implicated, was allegedly created by a then special branch officer of Kerala police to justify his illegal detention of a Maldivian woman in India after she spurned his advances, the Central Bureau of Investigation has told a court in Thiruvananthapuram.

Will Pinarayi Vijayan Survive Ally Anvar's Attack?

Will Pinarayi Vijayan Survive Ally Anvar's Attack?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

At a time when none in Kerala's Left politics questioned the chief minister's authority, MLA P V Anvar hurled a series of accusations against Pinarayi Vijayan's government, notes Shyam G Menon.

Man poses as woman college teacher, rapes 7 students

Man poses as woman college teacher, rapes 7 students

Rediff.com25 May 2024

A 30-year-old man has been arrested in Madhya Pradesh's Sidhi district for allegedly raping at least seven girls after posing as a woman college teacher and calling them in connection with scholarship funds, police said on Saturday.

Mangalore: Man confesses to killing 18 girls

Mangalore: Man confesses to killing 18 girls

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

In a shocking incident, a serial killer in Mangalore has confessed to killing 18 girls in the past five years. He made the confession following his arrest on Wednesday by the Mangalore police.

Confessions of a bomb-maker

Confessions of a bomb-maker

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

The conspiracy behind the 2008 terror attacks in Surat and Bangalore has been revealed following the confession of 57-year-old Edapana Thodika Zainuddin alias Abdul Sattar, a resident of Malappuram in Kerala who was arrested by the Hyderabad police for alleged links with the Indian Mujahideen.

Nikki Yadav murder: Gehlot's police custody extended by 2 days

Nikki Yadav murder: Gehlot's police custody extended by 2 days

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Meanwhile, the investigating officer (IO) informed the court that the identity of the priest who solemnised the marriage between the accused and the victim in October 2020 was ascertained and 'verified'.

Gujarat encounter: Cop confesses

Gujarat encounter: Cop confesses

Rediff.com14 May 2007

More arrests are likely, Johri said in her report. She also said that the role of the Andhra Pradesh police was also being investigated and a report would also be submitted on the issue.

Zero FIR, online complaints: New criminal laws ready for rollout on July 1

Zero FIR, online complaints: New criminal laws ready for rollout on July 1

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 2023 and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam 2023 mark a significant step towards empowering Indian citizens and aim to create a more accessible, supportive and efficient justice system for everyone, official sources said.

Ahmedabad blasts: Key conspirator confesses

Ahmedabad blasts: Key conspirator confesses

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

Abdul Razzik, one of the key conspirators in the July 26 Ahmedabad serial blasts case, on Tuesday confessed his involvement in the terror attacks before a local court.Razzik, along with 24 other accused in the blast cases, was produced before Metropolitan Magistrate G M Patel after their police custody ended today.He said he was instigated by Tauqeer and he has spoken up to prevent more youths of his community from being mislead by the likes of Tauqeer.

Salem purportedly confesses

Salem purportedly confesses

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

The communication was sent in a sealed envelope that is likely to be opened on Tuesday

Lashkar terrorist accompanying police search team killed in encounter in J-K

Lashkar terrorist accompanying police search team killed in encounter in J-K

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

He was arrested and during questioning, he confessed to his involvement in the labourer's killing.