News for 'police constable'

Telangana to Delhi: Drunk doctor caught with flip number plates

Telangana to Delhi: Drunk doctor caught with flip number plates

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A doctor in Hyderabad was caught using a flip number plate system on his car to display two different registration numbers, allegedly to evade road tax. Police are investigating the incident.

ED conducts multi-state raids in Bihar constable recruitment 'scam'

ED conducts multi-state raids in Bihar constable recruitment 'scam'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

The agency seized documents like answer sheets, OMR codes, hand-written notes related to IDs and names of candidates apart from their education certificates, the sources said.

HC directs Maha to pay for unlawful handcuffing of lawyer, ex-serviceman

HC directs Maha to pay for unlawful handcuffing of lawyer, ex-serviceman

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to compensate a lawyer and an ex-serviceman, Rs 50,000 each, for being unlawfully handcuffed by police, deeming it a 'humiliation'. The court emphasised the need to uphold the police motto of protecting the good and punishing the evil.

Three Security Personnel Killed in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Three Security Personnel Killed in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Unidentified gunmen killed three security personnel in two separate attacks in the Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan.

Court Acquits Nine in 2020 Delhi Riots Case Citing Lack of Specificity in Testimonies

Court Acquits Nine in 2020 Delhi Riots Case Citing Lack of Specificity in Testimonies

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has acquitted nine men in a case related to the 2020 Delhi riots, citing unreliable and general testimonies from witnesses.

Army, BSF jawans acquitted in 2015 espionage case over probe lapses

Army, BSF jawans acquitted in 2015 espionage case over probe lapses

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A Delhi court recently acquitted five accused, including an army personnel and a Border Security Force personnel, in an espionage case. While acquitting the accused persons, the court flagged serious lapses in the investigation.

9 TN cops convicted in 2020 father-son custodial death case

9 TN cops convicted in 2020 father-son custodial death case

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

A local court in Madurai has found all nine accused policemen guilty in the 2020 Sathankulam custodial deaths case, where a father and son died following alleged torture.

Sharukh Pathan, Accused in 2020 Delhi Riots, Denied Bail

Sharukh Pathan, Accused in 2020 Delhi Riots, Denied Bail

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has denied bail to Sharukh Pathan, who is accused of pointing a gun at a constable during the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots. The court rejected Pathan's bail application based on custody undergone. Pathan is currently lodged in Tihar Jail and faces charges in two cases related to the riots.

Accused being taken to police station stabs cop to death

Accused being taken to police station stabs cop to death

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

A 42-year-old constable was allegedly stabbed to death by a habitual offender while being taken to a police station in Nizamabad. Police have launched a manhunt for the accused.

Santosh Review: Powerful Police Procedural

Santosh Review: Powerful Police Procedural

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

The power of Santosh hinges on the script, enhanced by Shahana Goswami and Sunita Rajwar's performances, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Daughter-in-law not legally bound to maintain parents-in-law: HC

Daughter-in-law not legally bound to maintain parents-in-law: HC

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a daughter-in-law is not legally obligated to maintain her parents-in-law under Section 125 of the CrPC, now Section 144 of the BNSS, clarifying the scope of maintenance laws in India.

POCSO Accused Nabbed After Fleeing Mumbai Hospital

POCSO Accused Nabbed After Fleeing Mumbai Hospital

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A man accused under the POCSO Act, who escaped from a Mumbai hospital while receiving treatment, has been re-arrested in Ambernath, Thane district.

Maharajganj Man Kills Two Children Before Suicide

Maharajganj Man Kills Two Children Before Suicide

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

A 45-year-old man in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly killed his two young children before taking his own life in a rented house. Police are investigating the motive behind the tragic incident.

Grieving father's viral post leads to cops' suspension in Bengaluru

Grieving father's viral post leads to cops' suspension in Bengaluru

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

A police sub-inspector and a constable in Bengaluru have been suspended following a viral social media post by a grieving father alleging harassment and corruption after his daughter's death.

Wife and Alleged Lover Arrested in BSF Jawan Murder Case

Wife and Alleged Lover Arrested in BSF Jawan Murder Case

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

The wife of a BSF jawan, who was found dead with a gunshot wound at his home in Meerut, has been arrested for his murder along with four other people, including her alleged lover.

J&K police constable abducted by terrorists, found dead

J&K police constable abducted by terrorists, found dead

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Constable Javaid Ahmad was found dead by the roadside at Sehpora in the neighbouring Kulgam district

Woman dies after drunk cop hits e-rickshaw, runs over her

Woman dies after drunk cop hits e-rickshaw, runs over her

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

A 24-year-old woman was killed in Ambala after being hit by a car allegedly driven by a police head constable. The incident occurred near Kali Paltan Bridge, and the driver has been apprehended.

Tamil Nadu Court Hands Death Penalty in Sathankulam Custodial Death Case

Tamil Nadu Court Hands Death Penalty in Sathankulam Custodial Death Case

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

A court in Madurai, India, has sentenced nine police officers to death for the custodial deaths of a father and son in Sathankulam, Tamil Nadu, in 2020. The victims, P Jayaraj and J Bennix, were killed after being arrested for violating COVID-19 lockdown rules.

Clash Erupts at Nepal Drug Trade Protest, Injuring Security Personnel

Clash Erupts at Nepal Drug Trade Protest, Injuring Security Personnel

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

At least 11 security personnel were injured in Nepal during a crackdown on a protest against alleged cross-border drug trade in the Lumbini province bordering India.

Papa don't Worry: Prince Yadav's IPL story

Papa don't Worry: Prince Yadav's IPL story

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The story of Prince Yadav, a swing bowler from Najafgarh, who overcame obstacles to become an IPL sensation with the Lucknow Super Giants, showcasing his journey from tennis ball cricket to dismissing top Indian batsmen.

Rahul offers water, seat in jeep to injured cop during Voter Adhikar Yatra

Rahul offers water, seat in jeep to injured cop during Voter Adhikar Yatra

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

A police constable sustained injuries after falling near Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's vehicle during the Voter Adhikar Yatra in Nawada, Bihar. The incident sparked political reactions and accusations.

Kathua Rape-Murder Case: Court Denies Bail To Accused

Kathua Rape-Murder Case: Court Denies Bail To Accused

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has rejected bail for Shubham Sangra, the main accused in the 2018 rape and murder case of a minor nomad girl in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, citing the heinous nature of the crime.

Constable tortured with rods, electric shock: CBI books 6 J-K cops

Constable tortured with rods, electric shock: CBI books 6 J-K cops

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The CBI has filed a case against six Jammu and Kashmir police officials for allegedly torturing a fellow constable in custody. The case was registered following a Supreme Court order.

Domestic Help Masterminds Fake ED Raid, Robs Elderly Couple

Domestic Help Masterminds Fake ED Raid, Robs Elderly Couple

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

An elderly couple in Delhi was robbed of valuables in a staged ED raid orchestrated by their domestic help and her accomplices, including an ITBP constable and a former army personnel.

Ex-Naxalites in Balaghat Find New Purpose Through Skill Training

Ex-Naxalites in Balaghat Find New Purpose Through Skill Training

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

Surrendered Naxalites in Madhya Pradesh's Balaghat district are learning new skills such as sewing and driving as part of their reintegration into mainstream society, with the support of the local police.

Mathura Jail Inmate Dies After Suspected Suicide Attempt

Mathura Jail Inmate Dies After Suspected Suicide Attempt

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A 57-year-old inmate at Mathura district jail died after allegedly attempting suicide inside his barrack. Preliminary investigations suggest the inmate was stressed due to delays in his case proceedings and disappointment over not getting bail.

Women storm mausoleum in UP to conduct puja, clash with police

Women storm mausoleum in UP to conduct puja, clash with police

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Tension prevailed in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehpur district after a group of women clashed with the police while allegedly trying to perform puja at a disputed mausoleum site in the Abunagar area on the occasion of Kartik Purnima, officials said on Thursday.

UP MLC Booked for Alleged Forgery and Extortion Attempt

UP MLC Booked for Alleged Forgery and Extortion Attempt

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

An RLD MLC and four others have been booked for allegedly forging documents and attempting to grab land and extort money from a company in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.

Indore man dies after diarrhoea, officials deny contaminated water link

Indore man dies after diarrhoea, officials deny contaminated water link

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

A man in Indore died after a diarrhoea outbreak, with family claiming contaminated water was the cause. Officials deny the link, citing pre-existing conditions and hospital admission date.

2 Pak nationals, gangster flee J-K juvenile home after firing shots

2 Pak nationals, gangster flee J-K juvenile home after firing shots

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Three inmates, including two Pakistani nationals, escaped from a juvenile home in Jammu after allegedly attacking and injuring two police personnel. An investigation is underway to apprehend the escapees.

Constable mowed down by tractor illegally transporting sand

Constable mowed down by tractor illegally transporting sand

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Police officials had erected a checkpost near Hullur village to curb illegal sand mining activities, and when Chauhan tried to check the tractor, its driver ran the vehicle over him and escaped, officials said.

CAPFs Face Shortfall: Over 93,000 Posts Unfilled

CAPFs Face Shortfall: Over 93,000 Posts Unfilled

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The Indian government reports over 93,000 vacant posts in the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles, impacting law enforcement and security capabilities. Recruitment efforts are underway to address the shortfall.

10 Movies That Play Out in a Single Day

10 Movies That Play Out in a Single Day

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Explore a curated list of 10 Indian films that masterfully condense their narratives into a single day, showcasing how limited timelines can enhance storytelling and character development, from thrillers like 'NH10' and 'Kaithi' to comedies like 'Taxi No 9211'.

Cop transferred after abusing, slapping migrant worker; video goes viral

Cop transferred after abusing, slapping migrant worker; video goes viral

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

A policeman in Erode, Tamil Nadu, has been transferred to the Armed Reserve after a video surfaced showing him verbally abusing and allegedly slapping a migrant worker at a roadside eatery. The incident, captured on CCTV, sparked outrage and prompted swift action from authorities.

'About 30-35 people broke barricades and indulged in rioting'

'About 30-35 people broke barricades and indulged in rioting'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

A group allegedly protested and clashed with police during an anti-encroachment drive near a mosque in Delhi, resulting in injuries and detentions.

Court orders FIR against Sambhal cops over fake encounter claim

Court orders FIR against Sambhal cops over fake encounter claim

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

A court in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, has ordered the registration of an FIR against police officers for falsely claiming a man was arrested after an encounter in a robbery case when he was already in jail. Police plan to challenge the order.

Rajasthan: Constable rapes woman, cops let him go

Rajasthan: Constable rapes woman, cops let him go

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

However, Constable Mahesh Kumar Gurjar was let go by police personnel from the local police station after they took him for a medical examination, they said.

Britain's ex-prince Andrew arrested amidst Epstein row

Britain's ex-prince Andrew arrested amidst Epstein row

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Prince Andrew, also known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, according to reports. The arrest is linked to allegations of sharing confidential information during his time as a trade envoy.

UP conversion racket mastermind nabbed before fleeing to Dubai

UP conversion racket mastermind nabbed before fleeing to Dubai

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

The alleged mastermind of an organized gang involved in sexual exploitation, religious conversion, and blackmailing in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur district was arrested at Delhi's IGI airport while attempting to flee abroad.

Odisha cop lands in trouble over his 'red-coloured hair'

Odisha cop lands in trouble over his 'red-coloured hair'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

A retired IPS officer said that while the police manual does not explicitly prescribe hairstyles, personnel are expected to maintain the image of a security force.