News for 'police constable'

Odisha Lynching Case: More Arrests Made After Constable's Murder

Odisha Lynching Case: More Arrests Made After Constable's Murder

Rediff.com12 May 2026

One more person has been arrested in connection with the lynching of a GRP constable in Odisha's Khurda district, bringing the total number of arrests to twelve. The Crime Branch of Odisha Police is investigating the murder and allegations against the constable.

Gang Shooter Killed In Gurugram Police Encounter In Haryana

Gang Shooter Killed In Gurugram Police Encounter In Haryana

Rediff.com11 May 2026

An alleged shooter from gangster Deepak Nandal's gang was killed, and another was injured, in an encounter with Gurugram police. The shooters were arrested in Punjab for firing at the house of singer Rahul Fazilpuria's event organiser.

Gurugram Police Encounter Leaves Gang Shooter Dead

Gurugram Police Encounter Leaves Gang Shooter Dead

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A suspected shooter from gangster Deepak Nandal's gang was killed, and another was injured, during an encounter with Gurugram police. The incident occurred while the police were recovering weapons from the accused, who had been arrested in connection with a shooting at an event organiser's house.

Jail Inmate Killed During Escape Attempt In Hoshiarpur

Jail Inmate Killed During Escape Attempt In Hoshiarpur

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A jail inmate in Hoshiarpur was shot dead after allegedly attacking a police constable and attempting to escape custody outside a hospital. The inmate, identified as Nasib Singh, was facing multiple criminal charges, including murder and offences under the NDPS Act.

Nainital Police Officers Booked For Alleged Molestation

Nainital Police Officers Booked For Alleged Molestation

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Two police officers, an Assistant Sub-Inspector and a Head Constable, have been booked in Nainital for allegedly molesting the daughter of a homestay owner. The incident led to local protests, and the accused officers were reportedly drunk at the time. An investigation is currently underway.

Mumbai Cop Sacked For Negligence In NCP Leader's Murder

Mumbai Cop Sacked For Negligence In NCP Leader's Murder

Rediff.com10 May 2026

A Mumbai police constable has been terminated for dereliction of duty as a bodyguard to former NCP leader Baba Siddique, who was murdered in October 2024.

How Unnao Police Neutralised Priest Murder Accused

How Unnao Police Neutralised Priest Murder Accused

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

The prime accused in the murder of a temple priest in Unnao, identified as Issrael, was killed in a police encounter early Monday. An SOG constable was injured during the exchange of fire. Issrael was wanted for the June 9 murder of Sant Ram Miland Das, which had caused tension in the area.

Cop on Amarnath security duty killed in Anantnag terrorist attack

Cop on Amarnath security duty killed in Anantnag terrorist attack

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A head constable on Amarnath Yatra security duty was killed in a terror attack in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir. The Resistance Front (TRF) has claimed responsibility for the attack, prompting security forces to launch a search operation.

Indian Police Officers Suspended Over Alleged Heroin Seizure and Extortion

Indian Police Officers Suspended Over Alleged Heroin Seizure and Extortion

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Two police constables in Hamirpur, India, have been suspended for allegedly mishandling a heroin seizure and demanding money from the accused.

Maha BJP MLA booked for slapping on-duty police constable

Maha BJP MLA booked for slapping on-duty police constable

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

'I did not assault anyone. I was coming down the steps when someone came in the way. I pushed him and went ahead'

How Delhi Police Busted An ATM Fraud Ring

How Delhi Police Busted An ATM Fraud Ring

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Delhi Police successfully thwarted an ATM fraud attempt in Dwarka, arresting two individuals from Nuh, Haryana. The accused used a steel plate to trap cash in ATM machines, making customers believe transactions failed, and later collected the money. They have confessed to multiple similar incidents.

Delhi Police Personnel Swiftly Rescue Man From Suicide Attempt In Ghazipur

Delhi Police Personnel Swiftly Rescue Man From Suicide Attempt In Ghazipur

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Delhi Police personnel swiftly intervened to rescue a 22-year-old man who attempted suicide by hanging himself in Ghazipur. The man was found locked in his room, and officers broke in to prevent the tragedy, later arranging medical care and counselling.

Supreme Court: Consenting Adults' Relationship Not Ground For Adverse Character Impression

Supreme Court: Consenting Adults' Relationship Not Ground For Adverse Character Impression

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

The Supreme Court has ruled that a physical relationship between two consenting unmarried adults cannot be used to draw an adverse impression about a person's character. This observation came while directing the appointment of a police constable candidate whose selection was cancelled due to a past criminal case stemming from a failed romantic relationship, which was later settled.

Police Open Fire on Accused Killer in Andhra Pradesh

Police Open Fire on Accused Killer in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Police in Andhra Pradesh, India, shot a 19-year-old man accused of murdering a minor girl after he allegedly attacked them with a knife during an apprehension attempt. The suspect is currently receiving medical treatment.

Court Orders Case Against Five Ballia Police Personnel For Intimidation

Court Orders Case Against Five Ballia Police Personnel For Intimidation

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Five police personnel, including two sub-inspectors, from Ballia's Bairia police station have been booked for criminal intimidation and intentional insult following a court order. The case stems from a complaint by a villager, Mahesh Kumar Ojha, who alleged police misconduct after he reported land encroachment.

Odisha Orders Crime Branch Probe Into Mob Lynching Of Constable

Odisha Orders Crime Branch Probe Into Mob Lynching Of Constable

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered a Crime Branch investigation into the mob lynching of a GRP constable accused of attempted rape. The incident occurred on May 7, and the investigation aims to identify and prosecute those responsible. The victim's father alleges police involvement in the assault.

Delhi Cop Nabbed in Fake Police Clearance Certificate Scam

Delhi Cop Nabbed in Fake Police Clearance Certificate Scam

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

A Delhi Police constable has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a racket producing fake Police Clearance Certificates (PCCs). The investigation uncovered a network charging individuals for forged documents, highlighting concerns about corruption and security.

Gunmen Target Singer's Associate In Gurugram, Cop Injured

Gunmen Target Singer's Associate In Gurugram, Cop Injured

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Two motorcycle-borne shooters allegedly linked to gangster Deepak Nandal opened fire at the residence of an event organiser working for singer Rahul Fazilpuria in Gurugram's Kanhai village, injuring a police constable deployed there for security, police said on Sunday.

Madhya Pradesh Cops Suspended After Assaulting Youth

Madhya Pradesh Cops Suspended After Assaulting Youth

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Two police constables have been suspended for allegedly assaulting and abusing a youth over a dispute in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district, officials said on Wednesday.

NCB Officers Suspended After Custody Death Of BSF Constable

NCB Officers Suspended After Custody Death Of BSF Constable

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Two Narcotics Control Bureau officers have been suspended following the death of a Border Security Force constable in custody. The constable, arrested in connection with a narcotics case, died of cardiac arrest after experiencing chest pain while being transported from Jammu to Amritsar.

Wanted Man Killed In Violent Confrontation With Jalandhar Police

Wanted Man Killed In Violent Confrontation With Jalandhar Police

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

A 22-year-old man, Lovepreet Singh alias Labha, wanted in an attempt to murder case, died from a gunshot wound during a violent confrontation with police in Jalandhar. Police had gone to arrest him when a scuffle ensued, involving his family and others who allegedly attacked the officers, leading to police firing.

Villagers Attack Police Team In Muzaffarnagar Over Local Dispute

Villagers Attack Police Team In Muzaffarnagar Over Local Dispute

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Two policemen, including an outpost in-charge, were injured when villagers attacked a police team intervening in a clash between two groups in Muzaffarnagar's Joli village. A case has been registered against 20 people, and six have been arrested so far.

Villagers Attack Police Team In Muzaffarnagar Over Local Dispute

Villagers Attack Police Team In Muzaffarnagar Over Local Dispute

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

Two policemen, including an outpost in-charge, were injured when villagers attacked a police team intervening in a clash between two groups in Muzaffarnagar's Joli village. A case has been registered against 20 people, and six have been arrested so far.

Delhi Police Arrest Murder Accused After Exchange Of Fire

Delhi Police Arrest Murder Accused After Exchange Of Fire

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

An absconding murder accused, Rihan, was arrested in northeast Delhi's Welcome area after a brief exchange of fire with police. Rihan, who was wanted in a murder case and involved in six other criminal cases, fired at police officers before being shot in the leg and apprehended. A pistol and ammunition were recovered, and Rihan admitted his involvement in the murder due to a dispute.

Delhi Man Acquitted Of Attempted Murdering Policeman

Delhi Man Acquitted Of Attempted Murdering Policeman

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A Delhi court acquitted a man of attempting to murder a police constable, citing a lack of scientific evidence, but convicted him for illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition.

Traffic Police Personnel Face Bribery Charges in Maharashtra

Traffic Police Personnel Face Bribery Charges in Maharashtra

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Two traffic police officers in Maharashtra, including an inspector, have been booked for allegedly demanding a bribe from a female colleague in exchange for favourable night duty assignments.

Women Arrested After Attempting to Free Relative from Police Custody in Meerut

Women Arrested After Attempting to Free Relative from Police Custody in Meerut

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Three women in Meerut have been arrested for allegedly attacking a female police officer and attempting to free a family member who was in police custody on charges related to the Arms Act.

Rajasthan Minister Booked For Abusing, Threatening Police

Rajasthan Minister Booked For Abusing, Threatening Police

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Rajasthan's Minister of State for Cooperation, Gautam Kumar Dak, has been booked for allegedly verbally abusing and threatening police officers in public. An audio clip purportedly capturing the incident circulated online, leading to the registration of an FIR against the minister.

Police Team Assaulted While Resolving Dispute In Uttar Pradesh

Police Team Assaulted While Resolving Dispute In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered after a Uttar Pradesh Dial 112 police team was allegedly assaulted while attempting to resolve a dispute in a village in Sultanpur district.

Rajasthan Minister Booked For Allegedly Abusing, Threatening Police

Rajasthan Minister Booked For Allegedly Abusing, Threatening Police

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Rajasthan's Minister of State for Cooperation, Gautam Kumar Dak, has been booked for allegedly verbally abusing and threatening police officers in Chittorgarh. An audio clip purportedly featuring the minister abusing policemen circulated online, leading to the registration of an FIR against him.

Four Arrested After Police Encounter With Interstate Gang In Palwal

Four Arrested After Police Encounter With Interstate Gang In Palwal

Rediff.com31 May 2026

Four alleged members of an interstate criminal gang were arrested following a brief encounter with police in Palwal district. A constable and one of the accused sustained bullet injuries during the incident.

How Delhi Police Busted Paharganj Sex Racket

How Delhi Police Busted Paharganj Sex Racket

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have busted an alleged sex racket operating from a building in Paharganj, central Delhi, rescuing four women and arresting one man. Legal action has also been initiated against the premises owner.

Four Agra Police Personnel Booked Over Custody Assault

Four Agra Police Personnel Booked Over Custody Assault

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Four police personnel in Agra have been booked following a court order after a woman alleged she was assaulted while in police custody. A medical examination reportedly found injury marks, leading to the registration of an FIR and the initiation of a departmental inquiry.

Delhi Police Probe Husband In Kailash Nagar Murder

Delhi Police Probe Husband In Kailash Nagar Murder

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

A woman was found dead with her throat slit in east Delhi's Kailash Nagar. Police are investigating her husband's potential involvement, citing a history of marital disputes and his presence at the scene on the day of the incident.

UP constable arrested for sexual exploitation

UP constable arrested for sexual exploitation

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A constable posted with the emergency police response service Dial 112 in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested and sent to judicial custody after a woman lodged a complaint accusing him of sexual exploitation, police said on Thursday.

Suspended GRP constable lynched by mob over rape attempt in Odisha

Suspended GRP constable lynched by mob over rape attempt in Odisha

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A man was beaten to death and another critically injured by a mob for allegedly sexually assaulting two women on the outskirts of the city on Thursday, following which Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi asked the police to ensure no repeat of such incidents in future.

Truck driver killed, cop hurt in militant attack on convoy in Manipur

Truck driver killed, cop hurt in militant attack on convoy in Manipur

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A truck driver was killed and a police constable injured in Manipur's Ukhrul district when suspected militants attacked a convoy of goods vehicles. The Chief Minister condemned the attack and vowed to restore peace.

Aligarh Hospital Shooting: Man Critical After Attack Linked to Love Affair

Aligarh Hospital Shooting: Man Critical After Attack Linked to Love Affair

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A man undergoing treatment in an Aligarh hospital was shot and critically injured by two armed assailants, allegedly due to a relationship dispute with a woman whose family opposed the union. Police have arrested one person and are searching for the shooters.

Gujarat Tragedy: Five Children Dead in Suspected Suicide Attempts

Gujarat Tragedy: Five Children Dead in Suspected Suicide Attempts

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Five children have died in two separate incidents in Gujarat's Dahod district, involving alleged suicide attempts by their parents. Investigations are underway to determine the causes.

Gujarat Suicides: Five Children Dead in Dahod District

Gujarat Suicides: Five Children Dead in Dahod District

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Five children have died in two separate incidents in Gujarat's Dahod district, both suspected to be suicide attempts by their mothers. The incidents highlight the devastating impact of domestic issues and mental health challenges on families.