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Harassed Bengaluru woman posts ordeal online, police arrest accused

Harassed Bengaluru woman posts ordeal online, police arrest accused

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man has been arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly sexually harassing a woman who was waiting for a cab. The incident came to light after the victim shared her ordeal and a video of the accused on Instagram, leading to a police investigation and subsequent arrest.

Odisha Police Probe Custodial Torture Allegations

Odisha Police Probe Custodial Torture Allegations

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Police in Odisha's Kendrapara district have launched an inquiry into allegations of custodial torture of a woman and her son by personnel of the Talachua Marine Police Station.

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.

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.

Ex-Beed Collector Remanded In Custody Over Land Scam

Ex-Beed Collector Remanded In Custody Over Land Scam

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Former Beed district collector Avinash Pathak has been remanded in police custody in connection with an alleged Rs 241 crore land acquisition and compensation scam.

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.

Siya kept fianc Ketan's phone with her after his murder: Police

Siya kept fianc Ketan's phone with her after his murder: Police

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Pune police are investigating whether Siya Goyal, fiancee of allegedly murdered realtor Ketan Agarwal, deleted or tampered with evidence on his mobile phone while it was in her possession after his death.

Ketan suspected Siya had an affair, questioned family: Police

Ketan suspected Siya had an affair, questioned family: Police

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Police investigating the murder of Pune-based realtor Ketan Agarwal have revealed that the victim had expressed suspicions to his family about his fiancee, Siya Goyal, being in a relationship with another man, Chetan Chaudhary. Agarwal was allegedly pushed to his death from Lohagad Fort by Goyal and Chaudhary, who are now in police custody. The victim had previously voiced concerns about Goyal's behaviour and her frequent mentions of Chaudhary.

Wife kills husband with pressure cooker lid for not buying her sarees

Wife kills husband with pressure cooker lid for not buying her sarees

Rediff.com7 days ago

A shocking incident in Thane sees a 30-year-old woman arrested for allegedly murdering her husband during a domestic dispute that escalated over sarees.

Police Hunt Akali Dal Leader Over Police Station Incident

Police Hunt Akali Dal Leader Over Police Station Incident

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Punjab Police have formed teams to arrest Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia and others for allegedly creating a disturbance at Majitha police station and attempting to free a detainee. Police are conducting searches, while the Akali Dal claims political vendetta.

TN: Differently-abled man arrrested for selling gutkha dies in custody

TN: Differently-abled man arrrested for selling gutkha dies in custody

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

A 34-year-old 'differently-abled' man, SabariVarman, arrested for selling tobacco products, died in judicial custody in Tamil Nadu's Kanniyakumari district, prompting his family to allege police brutality and stage protests demanding an investigation.

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.

TMC leader Jahangir Khan's wife arrested over police station attack

TMC leader Jahangir Khan's wife arrested over police station attack

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Regina Bibi, wife of TMC leader Jahangir Khan, has been arrested for allegedly masterminding a violent attempt to free him from police custody and leading an attack on the Falta police station earlier this month.

3 publishers remanded for books glorifying J-K separatists

3 publishers remanded for books glorifying J-K separatists

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

Three publishers have been remanded to 10-day police custody in Jammu for allegedly publishing and circulating books that glorify separatist leaders. The Counter Intelligence Unit is investigating the matter, which led to the blacklisting of two publishers and the suspension of several education department officials.

Police Thwart Major Dacoity Bid In Dahod, Arrest Seven

Police Thwart Major Dacoity Bid In Dahod, Arrest Seven

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Police in Dahod, Gujarat, have arrested seven members of an interstate gang who were planning to commit dacoity. The suspects, with 73 criminal cases across four states, were apprehended with sharp weapons and tools.

Twisha's husband sent to custody, AIIMS team reaches Bhopal for 2nd autopsy

Twisha's husband sent to custody, AIIMS team reaches Bhopal for 2nd autopsy

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A local court has remanded Samarth Singh, husband of former actor-model Twisha Sharma, in police custody for seven days in connection with her alleged dowry death. A team from AIIMS Delhi will conduct a second autopsy following a court order.

Rape Accused Injured, Re-Arrested After Escaping Custody

Rape Accused Injured, Re-Arrested After Escaping Custody

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A rape accused who escaped from police custody at a Prayagraj hospital has been re-arrested in Pratapgarh district after sustaining injuries in a police encounter. The accused, Jalaluddin, was initially arrested for allegedly raping a two-year-old girl and later escaped while receiving treatment at a hospital.

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.

Bombay High Court Orders Trial for Police in 2014 Custodial Death

Bombay High Court Orders Trial for Police in 2014 Custodial Death

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The Bombay High Court has upheld a trial court's decision to frame murder charges against eight police personnel in connection with the alleged custodial death of Agnello Valdaris in 2014, citing inconsistencies in police records and evidence of custodial torture.

2 law students arrested for hurling abuses in Supreme Court

2 law students arrested for hurling abuses in Supreme Court

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

Two law students, Prabal Pratap Singh and Chander Bhan, were arrested for allegedly disrupting Supreme Court proceedings. The incident involved hurling abuses, assaulting security staff, and creating a commotion during a Special Leave Petition hearing. Police recovered objectionable pamphlets, and both students were remanded to custody as the investigation continues.

How Mumbai Police Tracked Down History-Sheeters Threatening Cops

How Mumbai Police Tracked Down History-Sheeters Threatening Cops

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Two history-sheeters from Satna, Madhya Pradesh, have been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly firing outside an Indian Air Force officer's house and later threatening police on social media. The accused, Amarsingh Ashoksingh Parihar and Abhigyan Sankatmochan Tripathi, were apprehended in south Mumbai after fleeing from Satna.

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.

Punjab Police Raid Akali Leader's Home In Arrest Attempt

Punjab Police Raid Akali Leader's Home In Arrest Attempt

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Punjab Police conducted raids at the residence of SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia and others for allegedly storming a police station and attempting to free a detainee. The Akali Dal alleges political vendetta, while police assert that action will be taken regardless of status.

Bengaluru Police Nab 8 In MDMA Drug Bust

Bengaluru Police Nab 8 In MDMA Drug Bust

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Bengaluru police have arrested eight individuals, including three foreign nationals, for allegedly selling MDMA in the city. The police seized 17.5 kg of MDMA, estimated to be worth Rs 35 crore.

Haryana Police Busts Fake Call Centre Defrauding US Citizens

Haryana Police Busts Fake Call Centre Defrauding US Citizens

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Haryana Police have dismantled a fraudulent international call centre in Panchkula, arresting 21 individuals involved in scamming US citizens by impersonating employees of a major e-commerce company.

Tata Consultancy Services Harassment Case: Two Accused in Custody

Tata Consultancy Services Harassment Case: Two Accused in Custody

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A local court in Nashik has remanded two accused in the Tata Consultancy Services harassment case to police custody. The case involves allegations of sexual harassment and forced religious conversion at a TCS unit. An investigation is underway, and TCS has suspended employees allegedly involved.

Tata Consultancy Services Harassment Case: Two Accused in Custody

Tata Consultancy Services Harassment Case: Two Accused in Custody

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A local court in Nashik has remanded two accused in the Tata Consultancy Services harassment case to police custody. The case involves allegations of sexual harassment and forced religious conversion at a TCS unit. An investigation is underway, and TCS has suspended employees allegedly involved.

Four Arrested As Police Seize Ganja In Nashik

Four Arrested As Police Seize Ganja In Nashik

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Police in Nashik, Maharashtra, seized 30 kilograms of ganja worth Rs 6 lakh and arrested four individuals involved in the illegal drug trade.

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.

Triple Murder Suspect Injured In Custody Escape Attempt

Triple Murder Suspect Injured In Custody Escape Attempt

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A suspect in the murder of three family members in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, was injured in a police encounter after attempting to escape custody. The murders stemmed from an argument over smearing cake at a birthday party.

Haryana Police Busts Fake Call Centre Defrauding US Citizens

Haryana Police Busts Fake Call Centre Defrauding US Citizens

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Haryana Police busted a fake international call centre in Panchkula, arresting 21 individuals for defrauding US citizens by posing as employees of a leading e-commerce company.

NEET case: Court sends coaching centre founder to 9-day CBI custody

NEET case: Court sends coaching centre founder to 9-day CBI custody

Rediff.com19 May 2026

The CBI has arrested Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar, founder of Renukai Career Centre, for his alleged involvement in the NEET-UG paper leak. The arrest followed the recovery of a leaked question paper from his mobile phone.

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.

Why TMC Leader Jahangir Khan Is Under Police Scrutiny For Post-Poll Violence

Why TMC Leader Jahangir Khan Is Under Police Scrutiny For Post-Poll Violence

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

TMC leader Jahangir Khan, a close aide to Abhishek Banerjee, was made to walk through areas of Falta as part of an investigation into the 2021 post-poll violence. Khan, currently in police custody, was arrested while allegedly trying to flee and is being investigated for his role in the alleged violence.

Beed woman strangles alcoholic husband, covers it up as heart attack

Beed woman strangles alcoholic husband, covers it up as heart attack

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

A 40-year-old woman in Beed, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly strangling her alcoholic husband and attempting to conceal the murder by claiming he died of a heart attack. Police became suspicious due to marks on the victim's body, leading to her confession.

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.

MP moves SC against Delhi police's FRT, biometric surveillance at protests

MP moves SC against Delhi police's FRT, biometric surveillance at protests

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Rajya Sabha lawmaker has filed a plea in the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi Police's alleged use of facial recognition technology and other biometric surveillance during a recent protest. The plea argues that such surveillance at peaceful assemblies is unconstitutional and lacks legal backing, seeking a declaration against its indiscriminate use and a mechanism for data access and deletion.

NEET Paper Leak: Court Remands Coaching Centre Founder To CBI Custody

NEET Paper Leak: Court Remands Coaching Centre Founder To CBI Custody

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A Delhi court has remanded Shivraj Raghunath, founder of Renukai Career Centre, to nine days' CBI custody in connection with the NEET paper leak case. The CBI is investigating the source of the leaked papers and the involvement of other individuals.

Court Orders Judicial Custody for Retired IAS Officer in Jal Jeevan Mission Scam

Court Orders Judicial Custody for Retired IAS Officer in Jal Jeevan Mission Scam

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A court in Jaipur has remanded retired IAS officer Subodh Agarwal to 14-day judicial custody in connection with the alleged Rs 960-crore Jal Jeevan Mission scam. Agarwal was arrested on April 10 and produced before the court after police custody.