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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.

Delhi Driver Dies After Being Stabbed Over 'Extra Choley'

Delhi Driver Dies After Being Stabbed Over 'Extra Choley'

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 35-year-old driver, Sandeep, died on Tuesday after being stabbed multiple times following an alleged dispute over asking for "extra choley" from a street vendor in Nihal Vihar, outer Delhi. The vendor, Chintu Gupta, has been arrested, and murder charges have been invoked after Sandeep's death. Sandeep's father alleges more people were involved and seeks justice, while police continue their investigation.

CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka walk free after peace bond, protest pledge

CJP's Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka walk free after peace bond, protest pledge

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released from Tihar Jail on Wednesday after furnishing personal and surety bonds of Rs 50,000 each. They provided written undertakings not to breach peace or call for protests at Jantar Mantar as long as the site remains denotified. Their release followed a court order despite police seeking an extension of their judicial custody.

MCOCA Chargesheet Filed Against Irani Gang Chief And Associates

MCOCA Chargesheet Filed Against Irani Gang Chief And Associates

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police has filed a chargesheet under the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against alleged Irani gang chief Nasir Hafiz Khan and two associates. The gang is accused of robberies, cheating, and other offences across multiple states, with Khan having 46 criminal cases against him. The MCOCA case stems from a robbery reported in October 2025, and investigations revealed an organised network using fake identities and routing crime proceeds.

Six Arrested In Bengaluru Drug Bust

Six Arrested In Bengaluru Drug Bust

Rediff.com5 days ago

Bengaluru police have arrested six individuals, including two from other states, for allegedly selling narcotic substances to the public and college students. The arrests, made in separate operations, led to the seizure of 9.89 kg of ganja and 16 grams of MDMA, valued at Rs 6.52 lakh. The accused confessed to procuring drugs cheaply and selling them at higher prices, and cases have been registered under the NDPS Act as investigations continue to trace suppliers.

Key Accomplice Arrested In Major Counterfeit Drug Racket

Key Accomplice Arrested In Major Counterfeit Drug Racket

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Police in Bengaluru have arrested Balasubramanian, a partner in DM Pharma, in connection with an interstate counterfeit drug racket. This arrest follows the apprehension of alleged kingpin Prashanth Rajan Babu. The Special Investigation Team is probing the supply chain, financial transactions, and distribution channels of fake medicines worth nearly Rs 5 crore, which were being relabelled as premium brands.

2 held with fake PMO ID in Mumbai, cops deny link to PM visit

2 held with fake PMO ID in Mumbai, cops deny link to PM visit

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Mumbai Police have arrested Rohan Parikh (24) and Dilip Kunde (49) for allegedly forcing their way into Jio World Plaza with a firearm and a fake PMO identity card. The incident, which occurred on Monday evening, has been clarified by police to have no connection with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's event in the city.

Faridabad Man Dies By Suicide Amidst Marital Strife

Faridabad Man Dies By Suicide Amidst Marital Strife

Rediff.com21 hours ago

A 22-year-old deaf and mute man died by suicide in Faridabad, just six months after his marriage. His family alleges marital discord, claiming his wife was having an affair and had left him after an alleged assault at her parental home. Police are investigating, but no formal complaint has been filed yet.

Jharkhand Family Held For Murder After Food Stall Altercation

Jharkhand Family Held For Murder After Food Stall Altercation

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

Five members of a family, including two women, were arrested in Jharkhand's Seraikela-Kharswan district for the murder of a youth and injuring three others. The incident occurred after an altercation at a fast food stall on Mahanavami day, where the victim cancelled a food order due to delay, leading to an attack by the stall owner and family members.

UP Farmer Beaten To Death Over Grass Cutting Dispute

UP Farmer Beaten To Death Over Grass Cutting Dispute

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

A 50-year-old farmer in Uttar Pradesh's Budaun district was allegedly beaten to death with bricks and stones on Tuesday following a dispute over cutting grass. Three people who intervened were injured, and an angry crowd thrashed one of the accused before police rescued him. One main accused has been taken into custody, while two others are absconding.

UP Farmer Beaten To Death Over Grass Cutting Dispute

UP Farmer Beaten To Death Over Grass Cutting Dispute

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

A 50-year-old farmer in Uttar Pradesh's Budaun district was allegedly beaten to death with bricks and stones on Tuesday following a dispute over cutting grass. Three people who intervened were injured, and an angry crowd thrashed one of the accused before police rescued him. One main accused has been taken into custody, while two others are absconding.

Rival Framed With Fake Murder Ad On Chennai Bus Seat

Rival Framed With Fake Murder Ad On Chennai Bus Seat

Rediff.com4 days ago

A history-sheeter in Chennai was arrested for allegedly scribbling a fake contract murder advertisement on an MTC bus seat, intending to frame a rival gang member. The message included the rival's name and number, leading to an investigation that uncovered the perpetrator through CCTV footage. The accused confessed to the act, committed in an inebriated state due to a feud over a stolen mobile phone.

Man Dies After Assault At Hapur Flour Mill; Two Held

Man Dies After Assault At Hapur Flour Mill; Two Held

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

A 55-year-old man, Naseem Ahmed, died on Sunday after being allegedly assaulted at a flour mill in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, following an argument. Police have taken two individuals into custody for questioning as they investigate the incident. Family members claim the deceased was a journalist, though police have not confirmed this.

Police seeks custody of 3 more in Ram temple embezzlement case

Police seeks custody of 3 more in Ram temple embezzlement case

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

The Ayodhya Police are intensifying their investigation into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, preparing to seek custodial remand for three more accused. A Special Investigation Team's preliminary report found prima facie evidence of theft and pilferage during donation counting, with CCTV footage showing personnel concealing cash.

Police seeks custody of 3 more in Ram temple embezzlement case

Police seeks custody of 3 more in Ram temple embezzlement case

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

The Ayodhya Police are intensifying their investigation into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, preparing to seek custodial remand for three more accused. A Special Investigation Team's preliminary report found prima facie evidence of theft and pilferage during donation counting, with CCTV footage showing personnel concealing cash.

Kanpur Murder: New Evidence Puts Son Subrat Under Police Scrutiny

Kanpur Murder: New Evidence Puts Son Subrat Under Police Scrutiny

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

The investigation into the murder of pharmaceutical trader Vineet Manocha has intensified, with his son Subrat now under police scrutiny. New evidence reveals that the alleged shooter made multiple calls to Subrat from a newly purchased SIM card. While Subrat's wife Shalu and two others are already arrested, police are examining call detail records and financial affairs to uncover Subrat's potential involvement in the conspiracy.

Anticipatory Bail Denied To Film Executives In Rs 3.92 Crore Naagzilla Fraud Case

Anticipatory Bail Denied To Film Executives In Rs 3.92 Crore Naagzilla Fraud Case

Rediff.com4 days ago

A Mumbai sessions court has denied anticipatory bail to three film production executives accused of misappropriating over Rs 3.92 crore during the making of the upcoming film "Naagzilla". The court cited prima facie material and the necessity of custodial interrogation for a detailed investigation into allegations of bypassing Standard Operating Procedures, inflating bills, and taking commissions.

Abhijeet Dipke granted conditional bail, asked to sign peace bond

Abhijeet Dipke granted conditional bail, asked to sign peace bond

Rediff.com17 Oct 2026

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), was granted conditional bail and asked to sign a peace bond after being arrested for allegedly violating a previous peace bond during the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest in Delhi.

Old Enmity Leads To Cab Driver's Brutal Murder In Bareilly

Old Enmity Leads To Cab Driver's Brutal Murder In Bareilly

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

A 28-year-old cab driver, Sanjay Saxena, was allegedly beaten to death by a group of men in Bareilly due to an old enmity. The incident occurred on Wednesday night after he watched a Ramlila performance. One accused, Akshay, has been arrested, and police are investigating the murder linked to a five-month-old dispute.

Kerala Teen's Unlicensed Driving Videos Lead To Mother's Arrest, Vehicle Seizure

Kerala Teen's Unlicensed Driving Videos Lead To Mother's Arrest, Vehicle Seizure

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 16-year-old boy in Kerala landed his mother in legal trouble after he was caught driving a car and motorcycle without a licence and posting videos of his driving on social media. Police seized the car registered in his mother's name and a motorcycle, also registering a case against the motorcycle's registered owner.

Teenager Apprehended For Alleged Sexual Assault Of Toddler In UP

Teenager Apprehended For Alleged Sexual Assault Of Toddler In UP

Rediff.com26 Oct 2026

A 16-year-old boy was apprehended in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly sexually assaulting a one-year-old toddler. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, and the teenager was sent to a juvenile observation home on Sunday following court proceedings.

Court Denies Bail To Man Accused Of Heroin, MDMA Possession

Court Denies Bail To Man Accused Of Heroin, MDMA Possession

Rediff.com1 days ago

A local court in New Delhi has denied bail to Abhishek Singh, who was arrested for possessing heroin and MDMA. The court cited the serious nature of the allegations and the ongoing investigation to ascertain the source and supply chain of the seized narcotics. The prosecution highlighted the risk of flight and the need for further investigation, while the defence argued false implication and procedural discrepancies.

Nine Maha cops get life term in 2011 custodial death case

Nine Maha cops get life term in 2011 custodial death case

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

A court in Washim, Maharashtra, has sentenced nine police personnel to life imprisonment for the 2011 custodial death of Begya Pawar. The court found them guilty of murder, wrongful confinement, and causing grievous hurt, ruling their actions were "serious and brutal" and not part of public duty. The victim died after being brutally beaten to extort a confession, and the police attempted to cover up the incident with a fabricated FIR.

Three Family Members Held For Attempted Murder Of Woman Constable

Three Family Members Held For Attempted Murder Of Woman Constable

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Three members of a family were arrested in Beed district, Maharashtra, for allegedly attempting to murder and molest a woman police constable inside a police station on October 12. The accused reportedly tried to strangle her with a dupatta over a dispute.

Nashik Court Extends Custody Of TCS Employees In Conversion Case

Nashik Court Extends Custody Of TCS Employees In Conversion Case

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A court in Nashik has extended the police custody of four TCS employees until May 2 in connection with the alleged religious conversion of a male colleague. The accused are also facing accusations of sexual harassment from female colleagues.

Three Arrested In Faridabad For Duping Man With Fake 'Playboy Job' Offer

Three Arrested In Faridabad For Duping Man With Fake 'Playboy Job' Offer

Rediff.com6 days ago

Faridabad police have arrested two men and a woman from Ghaziabad for allegedly defrauding a man of Rs 89,750. The victim was lured with a fake 'playboy job' offer via Facebook and WhatsApp, leading to multiple transactions. The accused were arrested on Tuesday and remanded to judicial custody.

Senior MIL Executive Arrested By CBI Over Defence Contract Bribery

Senior MIL Executive Arrested By CBI Over Defence Contract Bribery

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

The CBI has arrested Anil Kumar, a senior executive at Munitions India Limited (MIL), for allegedly taking bribes and disclosing sensitive defence information related to a Rs 500 crore supply contract. The FIR also names SMPP CEO Ashish Kansal. Kumar is accused of routing illicit proceeds through family members, compromising national security.

Lucknow Court Rejects Bail For Model, Others In Cafe Owner Murder Case

Lucknow Court Rejects Bail For Model, Others In Cafe Owner Murder Case

Rediff.com23 Oct 2026

A Lucknow court rejected the bail applications of model Shraddha Dubey, her sister, and driver in connection with the murder of cafe owner Shiva Sharma. The court deemed the case serious, while police continue their investigation after the trio's arrest and remand to judicial custody.

Court Rejects Bail For Model, Others In Shiva Sharma Murder Case

Court Rejects Bail For Model, Others In Shiva Sharma Murder Case

Rediff.com23 Oct 2026

A Lucknow court rejected the bail applications of model Shraddha Dubey, her sister, and driver in connection with the murder of cafe owner Shiva Sharma. The court deemed the case serious and triable by a sessions court. The accused were arrested in Nagpur and are currently in judicial custody, while police investigate the alleged murder which was initially treated as an accidental death.

Father Alleges Conspiracy In Teenager's Murder Case

Father Alleges Conspiracy In Teenager's Murder Case

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A 17-year-old boy, Abhiram, was found murdered in Thiruvananthapuram, his body dumped in a sack. Police have arrested an 18-year-old girl, a teenage boy, and another man, Umar, in connection with the case. Abhiram's father has raised serious doubts about the investigation, alleging a larger conspiracy and questioning the role of the juvenile accused, suggesting he might be shielding others.

Kushinagar Murder: Woman Slit To Death, Accused Caught By Villagers

Kushinagar Murder: Woman Slit To Death, Accused Caught By Villagers

Rediff.com6 days ago

A 20-year-old woman, Roshni, was murdered in Belwa Sudama village, Kushinagar, by 19-year-old Surjeet, who allegedly barged into her home and slit her throat. The incident, suspected to be a fallout of one-sided love, led to tension in the village. Villagers apprehended the accused, who was later handed over to the police and is currently undergoing treatment and questioning. Heavy police deployment is in place, and an investigation is underway, with officials noting the victim and accused were from different communities.

Woman Attacks Husband With Knife Over Suspected Affair

Woman Attacks Husband With Knife Over Suspected Affair

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

A woman in Meerut was taken into custody on Friday for allegedly attacking her husband with a knife on his private parts on Thursday. The attack reportedly occurred after she suspected him of having an affair, and preliminary information suggests she sedated him before the assault.

You are not Gen Z, Delhi HC tells CJP leaders during hearing

You are not Gen Z, Delhi HC tells CJP leaders during hearing

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

The Delhi High Court engaged in a light-hearted exchange during a hearing, questioning the ages of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das (27) and Ashutosh Ranka (32) and remarking that they were not part of 'Generation Z'.

Police Uncover Decades-Long Abuse In Veeramani POCSO Case

Police Uncover Decades-Long Abuse In Veeramani POCSO Case

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

In a high-profile POCSO case, Chennai police have discovered more minor victims of sexual harassment allegedly by granite businessman R Veeramani, with investigators suspecting the abuse spans over two decades. Additional victims' statements have been recorded, and the case involves charges under POCSO, IT, and SC/ST Acts.

'Very, very distressing': SC judge on police crackdown at Jantar Mantar

'Very, very distressing': SC judge on police crackdown at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan critically examined police conduct in India, raising serious concerns about alleged assaults on protesters, custodial torture, and the urgent need for comprehensive police reforms to uphold human rights and the rule of law.

Social Media Influencer Arrested In Palghar For Rape, 'Love Jihad' Allegations

Social Media Influencer Arrested In Palghar For Rape, 'Love Jihad' Allegations

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

A 22-year-old social media influencer and gym trainer, Arif Ayub Shaikh, has been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, on charges of rape, physical abuse, and attempting to force a woman to convert her religion under the guise of marriage. BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has labelled the case as "love jihad," alleging a larger network exploiting young Hindu girls in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Police recovered over 100 explicit video clips from Shaikh's phone, with some potentially distributed abroad.

Assam cop accused in Zubeen death case released from jail

Assam cop accused in Zubeen death case released from jail

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Suspended Assam Police officer Sandipon Garg, an accused in the death case of singer Zubeen Garg, has been released on bail by the Gauhati High Court after nearly a year in custody. Garg, who is the singer's cousin, expressed his desire for the truth about Zubeen's death in Singapore to emerge. The state government plans to challenge the bail decisions in the Supreme Court, while investigations by both Assam Police and Singapore authorities have yielded differing conclusions regarding foul play.

School Teacher Booked For Alleged Sexual Harassment Of Girl Students

School Teacher Booked For Alleged Sexual Harassment Of Girl Students

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

A Zilla Parishad school teacher in Georai tehsil, Beed, was booked under the POCSO Act on Thursday for allegedly sexually harassing four girl students between October 12 and October 14. The incidents came to light when parents were informed, leading to the teacher's arrest.

Magistrate threatened amid CJP leaders' bail proceedings

Magistrate threatened amid CJP leaders' bail proceedings

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

Delhi Police registered a non-cognisable report against unidentified individuals for allegedly threatening a magistrate during the bail proceedings of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka. The CJP alleges deliberate delays in their leaders' release, with their legal head claiming the magistrate received threats. The leaders were arrested on October 14 for scaling gates at Jantar Mantar during a protest.

Delhi-based content creator held over racial abuse of Tripura youth

Delhi-based content creator held over racial abuse of Tripura youth

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

A Delhi-based content creator, Amir Shokeen, has been arrested for allegedly racially abusing and humiliating a youth from Tripura in a viral video. Delhi Police took suo motu cognisance of the incident, which has drawn widespread condemnation from political leaders including Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Tripura CM Manik Saha. The Tripura Students Forum Delhi also filed a complaint seeking urgent investigation into the alleged sexual assault and derogatory remarks.