A criminal wanted in a cow slaughter case was injured in an encounter with police in the Nagal area of Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The accused, identified as Ragib, was arrested after a shootout with police. Two of his associates managed to escape.
A criminal carrying a reward of Rs 50,000 died following an encounter with police in Agra. The deceased, identified as Pawan alias Kallu, had a long criminal history including murder and extortion.
An accused wanted in connection with the alleged stabbing of a YouTuber died after being injured in an encounter with the police in the Loni area of Ghaziabad, officials said.
'...in the minds of the youth of Assam.' 'Now, no protests happen in Assam because of fear of police encounters.'
The second suspect in the attack on YouTuber Salim Ahmed, known as Salim Wastik, was seriously injured in a police encounter in Ghaziabad. This follows the death of the first suspect in a previous encounter. The victim was attacked in his office and sustained critical injuries.
The second accused in the attack on YouTuber Salim Ahmed, also known as Salim Wastik, has died from injuries sustained during a police encounter in Ghaziabad. The accused, Gulfaam, had a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his head and was wanted in connection with the attack on Wastik.
Gurugram Police arrested a wanted criminal, Ankit Kumar, after a brief encounter near Pachgaon chowk. The accused, who had escaped from a jail in Uttar Pradesh, was injured in the exchange of fire and is currently hospitalized.
Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia and Congress MLA Sukhpal Singh Khaira visited the family of Ranjit Singh, who was killed in a police encounter in Gurdaspur. Both leaders expressed their support for the family and called for an independent investigation into the incident.
An accused wanted in connection with the alleged stabbing of a YouTuber died after being injured in an encounter with the police in the Loni area of Ghaziabad.
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.
A 20-year-old man who was kidnapped in Jhansi has been rescued, and four suspects, including two juveniles, have been arrested following a police encounter. The kidnappers had demanded a ransom of 2 lakh for the victim's release.
Two individuals wanted in connection with the murder of a businessman in Delhi's Bawana area have been arrested following a brief exchange of fire with police in Rohini.
Punjab BJP chief Sunil Jakhar has called for an impartial probe into the death of Ranjit Singh, an accused in the murder of two policemen in Gurdaspur, following questions raised about the police encounter.
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.
Bihar Police arrested a criminal in Patna's Fatuha area after a brief exchange of fire. The arrested individual is currently receiving medical treatment for a leg injury sustained during the encounter.
Delhi Police have arrested another suspect in connection with the killing of a 26-year-old man during a clash between two families in Uttam Nagar on Holi. A total of seven people have been arrested and a minor apprehended. Stringent provisions of the SC/ST Act have been invoked.
Kanpur Police solved a robbery case leading to the discovery of a large hawala network. Six people were arrested, and investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the illegal financial activities.
The deceased has been identified as Naveen Kumar, who was wanted in multiple cases, including for murder and under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA), a senior police officer said.
A Naxalite was killed and a C-60 commando injured in an ongoing encounter in Gadchiroli district, Maharashtra. The operation, involving multiple C-60 units and CRPF, began after intelligence about the presence of Maoists in the area.
Security forces eliminated a top Pakistani terrorist linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in an encounter in Kathua district. The terrorist, identified as JeM commander Usman alias "Abu Maviya", was killed during a joint operation. A large quantity of arms and ammunition were recovered.
Two Naxalites, carrying a collective reward of Rs 7 lakh, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Bijapur district of Chhattisgarh. The operation was launched based on inputs about the presence of Maoist cadres in the area.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central Zone) Ashish Srivastava told reporters that the accused was killed in the Alambagh area of Lucknow early Friday.
A man wanted in connection with an attempted murder case and an attack on a police team was arrested in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, following an exchange of fire with the police.
A paratrooper critically injured in a gunfight with terrorists in Kishtwar district succumbed to his injuries. A massive search operation is underway to locate the terrorists.
Delhi Police arrested two alleged shooters linked to the Gogi gang after a brief exchange of fire in Narela. One suspect was injured and hospitalised. Both suspects are linked to multiple criminal cases.
Delhi Police arrested two alleged shooters linked to the Gogi gang after a brief exchange of fire in Narela industrial area of outer north Delhi.
The intense exchange of fire between the two sides lasted several hours before the guns fell silent. Reinforcements have been deployed to strengthen the cordon and neutralise the terrorists, the officials said.
Two suspects wanted in connection with the murder of a businessman in Bawana, Delhi, have been arrested after a shootout with police in Rohini. The suspects, Mohammad Irfan and Aishwarya Pandey, were apprehended after exchanging fire with the police, during which both sustained leg injuries.
Uttar Pradesh Police data reveals a significant increase in the number of alleged criminals killed in encounters in 2025, along with details of actions against illegal religious conversions, cow smuggling, and property recoveries.
A man in Kulathupuzha, Kerala, sustained serious injuries after being attacked by a wild elephant while returning from work. He is currently in critical condition in hospital.
Delhi Police have arrested two suspects wanted in connection with the murder of a businessman in Bawana, following a shootout in Rohini. The suspects, Mohammad Irfan and Aishwarya Pandey, were apprehended after exchanging fire with police, resulting in injuries to both suspects and damage to a police officer's bulletproof vest.
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A court in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, has ordered the registration of an FIR against police officers for falsely claiming a man was arrested after an encounter in a robbery case when he was already in jail. Police plan to challenge the order.
A leopard entered a residential area in Sikar, Rajasthan, attacking and injuring a 65-year-old woman before being tranquillised by forest officials.
Security forces have strengthened the cordon in a remote forest area of Kathua district following an encounter with terrorists. A search operation was launched after reports of terrorist presence in Kahog village of Billawar. Intense firing lasted for over an hour, and reinforcements, including Army paratroopers, have been deployed to neutralize the terrorists.
Rakshit Tyagi, son of slain gangster Vikki Tyagi, and an associate were arrested in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, following a shootout with police. Illegal arms were seized from their possession.
Telangana Police's Special Intelligence Branch, led by officer B Sumathi, successfully negotiated the surrender of top Maoist commander Thippiri Tirupati alias Devuji and other Maoist leaders, marking a significant victory for the state.
Punjab ministers Lal Chand Kataruchak and Laljit Singh Bhullar met the family of ASI Gurnam Singh, who was killed in Gurdaspur, to offer condolences and assure support. The ministers condemned the act and vowed strict punishment for the perpetrators, while also addressing concerns about the death of one of the accused and criticizing opposition parties.
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district killed two Pakistani terrorists affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in an encounter. One of the deceased is believed to be a notorious JeM commander, Saifullah, who had been active in the region for five years.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi demolished illegal portions of a house linked to an accused in the Uttam Nagar Holi clash case, where a 26-year-old man was killed. The demolition was carried out amid heavy police presence to maintain order.
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