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Zubeen Garg Death Case: Court Hears Bail Plea Of Key Accused

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Court Hears Bail Plea Of Key Accused

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The bail application of Shyamkanu Mahanta, a key accused in singer Zubeen Garg's death case, was heard by the Special Fast Track court in Guwahati, with the prosecution opposing it due to discrepancies in his statements and evidence related to alcohol supply to the late singer.

19 Arrested After Protest Over Cow Vigilante's Death Blocks Delhi-Agra Highway

19 Arrested After Protest Over Cow Vigilante's Death Blocks Delhi-Agra Highway

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

Nineteen people have been arrested for allegedly blocking the Delhi-Agra National Highway and engaging in violence following the death of cow vigilante Chandrashekhar Das.

Man Arrested For Killing Woman Who Pressured Him To Marry Her

Man Arrested For Killing Woman Who Pressured Him To Marry Her

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A 47-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by a man in Bengaluru after she pressured him to marry her. The accused has been arrested and remanded to judicial custody.

UP man gets death penalty in swift POCSO trial for minor's rape and murder

UP man gets death penalty in swift POCSO trial for minor's rape and murder

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

A 22-year-old man in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, has been sentenced to death for the rape and murder of a minor in a swift trial under the POCSO Act.

Jharkhand MP, MLA Face Charges Over Road Blockade Protest

Jharkhand MP, MLA Face Charges Over Road Blockade Protest

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

An FIR has been lodged against BJP's Dhanbad MP Dhullu Mahato and Dumri MLA Jairam Mahato for allegedly abetting protesters in blocking a road in Bokaro district.

Kerala Police Arrest Two Women After Decade-Long Manhunt in Kannur Murder Case

Kerala Police Arrest Two Women After Decade-Long Manhunt in Kannur Murder Case

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Two women, accused of the 2016 murder and robbery of an elderly woman in Kannur, Kerala, have been arrested after nearly a decade on the run. The suspects were apprehended in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, following an extensive investigation by the Crime Branch.

Ex-Serviceman and Brother Found Dead in Faridabad Car: Police Investigate

Ex-Serviceman and Brother Found Dead in Faridabad Car: Police Investigate

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Two brothers, one a retired army personnel, were found dead inside a parked car in Faridabad. Police are investigating the cause of death.

TN: 3-yr-old girl dies after sexual assault, migrant worker held

TN: 3-yr-old girl dies after sexual assault, migrant worker held

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

A 19-year-old migrant worker from Bihar has been arrested in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, for the alleged sexual assault of a three-year-old girl, also from Bihar, who tragically died from her injuries.

J&K custodial death: 3 policemen suspended

J&K custodial death: 3 policemen suspended

Rediff.com31 Jul 2011

The death of a 26-year-old youth in police custody triggered high tension in north Kashmir Sopore town on Sunday even as authorities assured to bring the guilty to book.

Teen Girl Dies, Lover Critical After Consuming Poison In Hotel

Teen Girl Dies, Lover Critical After Consuming Poison In Hotel

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A teenage girl died and her alleged lover was hospitalised in critical condition after they reportedly consumed a poisonous substance in a Baghpat hotel. Police are investigating the incident, which follows an earlier elopement complaint filed by the girl's family.

Delhi teen murder: Court hands over Sahil to police custody for 2 days

Delhi teen murder: Court hands over Sahil to police custody for 2 days

Rediff.com30 May 2023

A court in New Delhi on Tuesday permitted the police to interrogate Sahil, accused of stabbing a 16-year-old girl over 20 times and bludgeoning her to death with a concrete block, in its custody for two days.

Palghar Real Estate Agent Nabbed for Illegal Land Sale

Palghar Real Estate Agent Nabbed for Illegal Land Sale

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A 48-year-old real estate agent has been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for allegedly grabbing and illegally selling another person's land. The accused, Surendra Pratap Singh, faces multiple charges including cheating and criminal intimidation.

22-year-old dies in police custody in UP; 5 cops suspended

22-year-old dies in police custody in UP; 5 cops suspended

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

The police claimed that Altaf, 22, had strangulated himself using a string from his jacket hood in the washroom of the police lock-up and said five policemen have been suspended for negligence in the wake of the incident on Tuesday.

Woman's Body Found Stuffed In Drum In Patiala

Woman's Body Found Stuffed In Drum In Patiala

Rediff.com27 May 2026

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.

Man Stabs Wife to Death After She Elopes in Telangana

Man Stabs Wife to Death After She Elopes in Telangana

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

A 29-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her husband in Telangana after she eloped with her lover. The incident occurred while she was being escorted home by police.

Father Allegedly Tortures Daughter to Death Over Theft Suspicion in Sangli

Father Allegedly Tortures Daughter to Death Over Theft Suspicion in Sangli

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A 10-year-old girl died in Sangli district, Maharashtra, after allegedly being tortured by her father, who suspected her of stealing money. Her sister was also subjected to similar treatment and is hospitalised. The father has been apprehended and a case has been registered.

UK Sikh man's conviction sparks riots, scrutiny of kirpan laws

UK Sikh man's conviction sparks riots, scrutiny of kirpan laws

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Large crowds gathered in Southampton on Tuesday evening as officers from Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary stood in riot gear near the home of Vickrum Digwa, who was sentenced to life imprisonment for stabbing 18-year-old Henry Nowak to death.

Gurdaspur Murder Suspect Blames Others for Police Killings

Gurdaspur Murder Suspect Blames Others for Police Killings

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

One of the accused in the Gurdaspur police killings has blamed his accomplices for the crime, while questions arise regarding the encounter death of another suspect, prompting calls for an independent investigation.

Bengal CID books CBI officers for murder in custodial death case

Bengal CID books CBI officers for murder in custodial death case

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

The seven have been booked on the charge of murder and other sections of the Indian Penal Code, a CID official said.

Man Found Murdered After Being Called Out At Night In UP

Man Found Murdered After Being Called Out At Night In UP

Rediff.com31 May 2026

A 24-year-old man in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly murdered after being called out of his house late at night. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death and attempting to identify the perpetrators.

Kerala Woman Hacked to Death by Mother-in-Law Over Tea Argument

Kerala Woman Hacked to Death by Mother-in-Law Over Tea Argument

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old woman in Kerala was allegedly hacked to death by her 70-year-old mother-in-law following a dispute over serving tea at their home.

Dehradun Police Solve Sack Murder Case, Arrest Husband

Dehradun Police Solve Sack Murder Case, Arrest Husband

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Uttarakhand Police have arrested a man for the murder of his wife, whose body was found in a sack in a Dehradun forest. The investigation revealed the husband was living with another woman and had a motive for the crime.

UP Teenager Found Dead In His Library, Suicide Suspected

UP Teenager Found Dead In His Library, Suicide Suspected

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A 17-year-old student in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, was found dead inside a library he owned. Police suspect suicide, possibly related to a love affair.

Massive Mahapanchayat In Bihar Against Encounter Killing

Massive Mahapanchayat In Bihar Against Encounter Killing

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Bharat Tiwari, a self-proclaimed social worker, was shot by an STF team after he surrendered near his Bilauti village but succumbed to injuries few hours later on June 17.

Retired ISRO employee kills wife with towel in Bengaluru

Retired ISRO employee kills wife with towel in Bengaluru

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

After the alleged attack on his wife, Sandya Sri, Nageshwar Rao reportedly remained at the spot.

Mob attacks Bihar police station after 'custodial death', 7 cops injured

Mob attacks Bihar police station after 'custodial death', 7 cops injured

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

Seven policemen, including two station house officers (SHOs), were critically injured after a group of villagers attacked a police station in Bihar's Katihar district on Saturday, hours after the death of a man allegedly in custody.

Cough Syrup Deaths: This Is Sresan Pharma Owner

Cough Syrup Deaths: This Is Sresan Pharma Owner

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

In a major development in the toxic syrup tragedy that killed 23 children in Madhya Pradesh, S Ranganathan, director of the Tamil Nadu-based Sresan Pharmaceuticals, has been arrested and remanded to 10 days' police custody.

Thar Vehicle Rams Into Alto In Gurugram, Occupants Narrowly Escape

Thar Vehicle Rams Into Alto In Gurugram, Occupants Narrowly Escape

Rediff.com2 May 2026

A Thar vehicle in Gurugram allegedly lost control and collided with an Alto, severely damaging it. The Thar driver allegedly threatened the occupants of the Alto after the accident. Police have initiated an investigation.

Tempo Driver Detained After Fatal Palghar Collision

Tempo Driver Detained After Fatal Palghar Collision

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Police have detained a tempo driver after a collision with a truck in Palghar, Maharashtra, which resulted in 13 fatalities. An FIR has been registered against both drivers for violating road rules. The accident occurred due to heavy traffic and the tempo driver taking a wrong-side shortcut.

Mumbai Murder: Two Arrested After Body Found in Chiplun

Mumbai Murder: Two Arrested After Body Found in Chiplun

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Mumbai, whose body was then transported to Chiplun for disposal. The investigation was launched after the victim's remains were discovered, leading to the swift apprehension of the suspects.

Man Strangled For Opposing Daughter's Relationship: Accused Arrested

Man Strangled For Opposing Daughter's Relationship: Accused Arrested

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A 51-year-old man was allegedly strangled to death in Faridabad for opposing his daughter's relationship with the accused, who has been arrested.

Boyfriend held in RG Kar student's mysterious death

Boyfriend held in RG Kar student's mysterious death

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

A doctor in West Bengal has been arrested in connection with the death of his girlfriend, a medical student. The girlfriend's family alleges foul play, claiming the doctor poisoned her after she insisted on registering their marriage.

Couple Found Dead In UP Field Before Wedding

Couple Found Dead In UP Field Before Wedding

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A 19-year-old woman and a youth were found dead in a field in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur district on Wednesday, police said.

Twisha Sharma given tearful adieu; family pins hopes on SC

Twisha Sharma given tearful adieu; family pins hopes on SC

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A medical board from AIIMS Delhi will conduct a second post-mortem examination on former model-turned-actor Twisha Sharma in Bhopal, following her family's concerns about the initial autopsy and allegations of dowry harassment.

Twisha Sharma case: HC cancels mother-in-law's pre-arrest bail

Twisha Sharma case: HC cancels mother-in-law's pre-arrest bail

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has overturned the anticipatory bail of former judge Giribala Singh, who is accused in the death of her daughter-in-law, Twisha Sharma, citing factual aspects of the case and allegations against her.

Woman Arrested After Man Found Murdered In Agra Hotel

Woman Arrested After Man Found Murdered In Agra Hotel

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

A 36-year-old man was murdered by his partner with a hammer in an Agra hotel room. Police have arrested the woman and are investigating the motive behind the crime.

Zubeen death: Singapore police to provide 'crucial evidence'

Zubeen death: Singapore police to provide 'crucial evidence'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Singapore Police Force (SPF) is likely to provide crucial evidence, including CCTV footage and statements of eye witnesses, related to the death of Zubeen Garg within the next 10 days, a senior official said on Friday.

Pune Rape-Murder: SIT Formed, CM Assures Fast Trial

Pune Rape-Murder: SIT Formed, CM Assures Fast Trial

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate the rape and murder of a four-year-old girl in Pune district, Maharashtra. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has assured a fast-tracked trial and pushed for the death penalty for the accused, amid public outrage and protests.

Family Demands CBI Probe into Accused's Death in Gurdaspur Policemen Murder Case

Family Demands CBI Probe into Accused's Death in Gurdaspur Policemen Murder Case

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

The family of Ranjit Singh, an accused in the murder of two policemen in Gurdaspur, who was killed in an encounter with police, staged a sit-in demanding a CBI probe into his death and a fresh autopsy.

Man Dies After Intervention in Drunken Brawl: Two Arrested

Man Dies After Intervention in Drunken Brawl: Two Arrested

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A 38-year-old man died after being attacked during a drunken brawl in Vizhinjam. Police have arrested two brothers in connection with the incident.