News for 'police custody'

Farooq Abdullah Attack: Assailant Remanded to Police Custody

Farooq Abdullah Attack: Assailant Remanded to Police Custody

Rediff.com3 days ago

A man accused of attempting to assassinate National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has been remanded to police custody for questioning. The incident occurred as Abdullah was leaving a wedding function in Jammu.

Phone Snatcher Escapes from Gurugram Police Custody

Phone Snatcher Escapes from Gurugram Police Custody

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A man accused of phone snatching escaped from police custody in Gurugram after being presented in court. An FIR has been registered, and efforts are underway to apprehend him.

Murder Accused Dies in Police Custody in Ranchi

Murder Accused Dies in Police Custody in Ranchi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A man accused of murdering a 12-year-old boy was found dead in police custody in Ranchi, Jharkhand. An investigation is underway, and several police officers have been suspended.

Rape Accused Escapes Police Custody During Court Appearance in Maharajganj

Rape Accused Escapes Police Custody During Court Appearance in Maharajganj

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

An undertrial accused of rape and offenses under the SC/ST Act escaped police custody during a court appearance in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh. A case has been registered against two policemen for alleged negligence, and a separate case has been lodged against the absconding accused.

Rohit Shetty firing: Fifth accused held; remanded in police custody

Rohit Shetty firing: Fifth accused held; remanded in police custody

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Mumbai Police have arrested a fifth person in connection with the firing at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's residence, suspecting a link to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang through an absconding member, Shubham Lonkar.

Nightclub fire: Luthra brothers sent to 5-day police custody

Nightclub fire: Luthra brothers sent to 5-day police custody

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

A team of the Goa Police, along with the Luthra brothers, landed at the Manohar International Airport, Mopa, in North Goa at 10.45 am.

Messi event organiser in Kolkata sent to 14-day police custody

Messi event organiser in Kolkata sent to 14-day police custody

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

The chief organizer of the Lionel Messi football event at Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata, where chaos erupted, has been remanded to 14-day police custody. The arrest follows allegations of mismanagement during Messi's appearance, which led to widespread frustration and vandalism among spectators.

Kerala Police Officials Suspended After Custodial Torture Allegations

Kerala Police Officials Suspended After Custodial Torture Allegations

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Four police officials in Kerala have been suspended following allegations of custodial torture of two suspects in a motorcycle theft case. An inquiry revealed that arrest procedures were not properly followed.

Godman accused of harassing 17 students, sent to 5-day police custody

Godman accused of harassing 17 students, sent to 5-day police custody

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Earlier, police froze Rs 8 crore linked to Saraswati and parked in multiple bank accounts and fixed deposits.

Medical student's gang rape in WB: 3 accused sent to 10-day police custody

Medical student's gang rape in WB: 3 accused sent to 10-day police custody

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Three persons were arrested on Sunday for their alleged involvement in the 'gang rape' of a student of a private medical college in West Bengal's Paschim Bardhaman district, police said.

Woman lawyer alleges sexual assault in police custody; SC issues notice

Woman lawyer alleges sexual assault in police custody; SC issues notice

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday sought responses from the Centre, Uttar Pradesh government and others on a plea filed by a woman advocate alleging illegal detention and custodial sexual assault at a police station in Noida.

Murder Case Filed Against UP Cops After Man Dies in Custody

Murder Case Filed Against UP Cops After Man Dies in Custody

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

A murder case has been filed against a police station in-charge and other officers in Bahraich, UP, after a 55-year-old man, arrested on molestation charges, allegedly died in custody. The family alleges he was beaten to death, while police claim he died during treatment at a hospital.

Gangster shot by UP STF jumped police custody, killed witness

Gangster shot by UP STF jumped police custody, killed witness

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Shahrukh Pathan, a gangster with a history of crimes including murder and jail break, was killed in an encounter with the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) in Muzaffarnagar. He was wanted in multiple cases and was a close aide of slain mafia Sanjeev Jiva.

Shirtless protest at AI summit: IYC workers sent to 5-day custody

Shirtless protest at AI summit: IYC workers sent to 5-day custody

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

The counsel appearing for the arrested protesters argued that they were associated with a political party and had exercised their democratic right to protest peacefully.

Honeymoon murder: 3 accused in police custody for concealing evidence

Honeymoon murder: 3 accused in police custody for concealing evidence

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

The trio was brought here from Madhya Pradesh amid tight security and were taken to the Civil Hospital for medical check-ups before they were produced in court.

Police Nab Alleged Mastermind of Inter-State Employment Scam in Rajasthan

Police Nab Alleged Mastermind of Inter-State Employment Scam in Rajasthan

Rediff.com4 days ago

Kota City Police have arrested an alleged mastermind of an inter-state employment racket accused of defrauding over 8,500 people by promising work-from-home opportunities.

Kerala Mother in Custody After One-Year-Old Daughter's Suspicious Death

Kerala Mother in Custody After One-Year-Old Daughter's Suspicious Death

Rediff.com2 days ago

A mother in Kerala has been taken into custody after her one-year-old daughter was found dead under suspicious circumstances at their home. Police are investigating the cause of death and the mother's mental state.

Indian Police Arrest Two Suspects in Bangladeshi Activist's Murder

Indian Police Arrest Two Suspects in Bangladeshi Activist's Murder

Rediff.com6 days ago

Two individuals accused of the murder of Bangladeshi political activist Osman Hadi have been arrested in West Bengal, India, by the special task force (STF). The suspects, both Bangladeshi nationals, were apprehended in Bongaon while allegedly attempting to cross back into Bangladesh.

Renukaswamy murder: Darshan's police custody extended

Renukaswamy murder: Darshan's police custody extended

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

A court in Bengaluru on Saturday extended the police custody of Kannada actor Darshan Thoogudeepa along with his friend Pavithra Gowda and eleven others, who are accused in connection with the Renukaswamy murder case, by five more days.

Delhi Court Seeks Clarification in Russian Woman's Child Custody Case

Delhi Court Seeks Clarification in Russian Woman's Child Custody Case

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has requested further information from the investigating officer in the child custody case involving Viktoriaa Basu, a Russian woman accused of illegally leaving India with her child.

Court refuses to extend police custody of Saif's 'attacker'

Court refuses to extend police custody of Saif's 'attacker'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

A court in Mumbai on Wednesday refused the city police custody of the Bangladeshi national arrested for allegedly stabbing actor Saif Ali Khan, and sent him in judicial remand noting that there was no fresh ground to extend his police custody.

HC orders man to hand over child custody to mother

HC orders man to hand over child custody to mother

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Bombay High Court has ordered a man to hand over custody of his one-year-old daughter to his estranged wife, observing that the child's best interests lie with the mother as she is still being breastfed.

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.com1 days ago

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.

Maharashtra Teacher Arrested for Molesting Primary School Girls

Maharashtra Teacher Arrested for Molesting Primary School Girls

Rediff.com3 days ago

A teacher in a Zilla Parishad school in Maharashtra has been arrested for allegedly molesting girl students over several months. The incidents came to light after a student confided in a school cook.

Shirtless protest: Youth Cong chief's bail stayed after midnight hearing

Shirtless protest: Youth Cong chief's bail stayed after midnight hearing

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Additional Sessions Judge Amit Bansal directed the stay after the Delhi Police challenged the bail order by Duty Magistrate Vanshika Mehta, and listed the matter on March 6 for further proceedings.

Police Foil Attempted Attack on Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah

Police Foil Attempted Attack on Former J&K CM Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com3 days ago

An attempt on the life of former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah was thwarted while he was attending a marriage ceremony in Jammu. Police have arrested the suspect and seized the weapon.

Jaipur Man Arrested After Allegedly Killing Wife and Daughter

Jaipur Man Arrested After Allegedly Killing Wife and Daughter

Rediff.com3 days ago

A man in Jaipur, India, has allegedly killed his wife and eight-year-old daughter, with police suspecting financial distress as a possible motive. The accused surrendered to police after the incident.

Attack on Meghalaya Police Team in Haryana: Robbery Suspect Rescue Attempt

Attack on Meghalaya Police Team in Haryana: Robbery Suspect Rescue Attempt

Rediff.com4 days ago

Haryana Police have launched an investigation into an attack on a Meghalaya Police team who were transporting an ATM robbery suspect. The incident involved an attempt to free the accused, resulting in a confrontation and injuries.

BJP Seeks Probe into Himachal Police 'Abduction' Case, Alleges CMO Role

BJP Seeks Probe into Himachal Police 'Abduction' Case, Alleges CMO Role

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The BJP in Himachal Pradesh has demanded a thorough probe into the detention of a Delhi Police team and alleged misuse of the chief minister's office after a standoff between the two police forces.

Jaipur Police Crackdown Nets Hundreds of Drug Peddlers

Jaipur Police Crackdown Nets Hundreds of Drug Peddlers

Rediff.com2 days ago

Jaipur Police arrested 281 drug peddlers and seized over 35 kg of cannabis during the 'Clean Sweep' initiative, targeting public areas known for drug activity.

Attack on Meghalaya Police Team in Haryana: What We Know

Attack on Meghalaya Police Team in Haryana: What We Know

Rediff.com4 days ago

Haryana Police have launched an investigation into an attack on a Meghalaya Police team who were transporting an ATM robbery suspect. The incident involved a crowd attempting to free the accused, resulting in a confrontation and a youth being injured.

Nuh Police Expose Blackmailing Racket Targeting Local Resident

Nuh Police Expose Blackmailing Racket Targeting Local Resident

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Nuh Police have arrested a brother and sister for allegedly attempting to extort Rs 5 lakh from a local resident by threatening to falsely accuse him of rape.

Kerala Police Nab Drug Trafficker After Dramatic Highway Chase

Kerala Police Nab Drug Trafficker After Dramatic Highway Chase

Rediff.com22 hours ago

A man was arrested in Kerala for allegedly transporting MDMA from Coimbatore, with police seizing the drugs and his vehicle after a high-speed chase.

Nuh Police Crackdown: Seven Arrested in Anti-Cow Smuggling Operation

Nuh Police Crackdown: Seven Arrested in Anti-Cow Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com7 days ago

Nuh police arrested seven individuals in a special drive against cow smuggling, seizing cattle, banned meat, and vehicles.

Delhi Police Arrests 10 Bangladeshi Nationals with Expired Visas

Delhi Police Arrests 10 Bangladeshi Nationals with Expired Visas

Rediff.com2 days ago

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.

Odisha Police Nab Six Suspects Selling Stolen Goods

Odisha Police Nab Six Suspects Selling Stolen Goods

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Odisha's Ganjam district have arrested six individuals for allegedly selling stolen items, including TVs, scooters, and mobile phones, at discounted prices to villagers.

Three Arrested After Gunfight with Delhi Police in Narela

Three Arrested After Gunfight with Delhi Police in Narela

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police apprehended three individuals, including a juvenile, after a shootout in the Narela Industrial Area. The suspects were wanted in connection with attempted murder and Arms Act violations.

Man wanted in 2023 attempted murder and extortion case arrested at Mumbai airport

Man wanted in 2023 attempted murder and extortion case arrested at Mumbai airport

Rediff.com4 days ago

A history-sheeter, wanted in connection with a 2023 attempted murder and extortion case involving an organised crime syndicate, was arrested at Mumbai's international airport after arriving from Dubai.

Police Investigate Murder of Youth in Uttar Pradesh Field

Police Investigate Murder of Youth in Uttar Pradesh Field

Rediff.com7 days ago

The body of a young man, identified as Mithun Rawat, was discovered in a field in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, with his throat slit. Police have launched an investigation into the murder.

Delhi Police Nab Gang Associate Linked to Murder and Extortion

Delhi Police Nab Gang Associate Linked to Murder and Extortion

Rediff.com22 hours ago

A 26-year-old man, allegedly associated with the Kapil Sangwan gang and involved in multiple criminal cases, has been arrested from Haryana.