News for 'police investigation'

Woman Attempts Suicide After Police Inaction Over Marriage Promise

Woman Attempts Suicide After Police Inaction Over Marriage Promise

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

A 23-year-old woman in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, consumed pesticide at the superintendent of police's office after a man allegedly refused to marry her despite a long courtship and her complaints to the local police allegedly eliciting no action.

Mumbai Man Kills Four-Year-Old Son For Crying

Mumbai Man Kills Four-Year-Old Son For Crying

Rediff.com30 May 2026

A four-year-old boy was allegedly killed by his father for repeatedly crying for milk in the Powai area of Mumbai, police said on Saturday. The father, Rajesh Prakash Singh, has been arrested.

BJP Candidates Booked For Alleged Voter Intimidation In Punjab

BJP Candidates Booked For Alleged Voter Intimidation In Punjab

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Two BJP candidates and three others have been booked for allegedly distributing liquor to influence voters and attacking those who objected during the Garhshankar Municipal Council elections in Punjab.

Cow Slaughter Suspect Arrested After Police Encounter In Saharanpur

Cow Slaughter Suspect Arrested After Police Encounter In Saharanpur

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A suspect involved in multiple cow slaughter cases was arrested in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, following a police encounter. The accused, identified as Salman, has a history of criminal activity including robbery, theft, and smuggling.

Man Kidnapped At Gunpoint, Body Found In Odisha

Man Kidnapped At Gunpoint, Body Found In Odisha

Rediff.com10 May 2026

A man was allegedly kidnapped at gunpoint in Rayagada, Odisha, and later found murdered. Police have launched an investigation and are searching for the identified suspects.

ED Investigates Punjab Realty Groups Over Fraud Allegations

ED Investigates Punjab Realty Groups Over Fraud Allegations

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted searches at multiple locations in Punjab and Chandigarh, including premises linked to an alleged associate of a Punjab Aam Aadmi Party functionary, as part of a money laundering probe against two realty groups accused of fraudulent land use changes and investor fraud.

Wife, Friend Held For Dismembering Husband In Chennai

Wife, Friend Held For Dismembering Husband In Chennai

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Chennai police have arrested a woman and her friend for allegedly murdering her husband, dismembering his body, and disposing of the remains across the city. The crime came to light after a torso was found in a suitcase at Perambur railway station, with a domestic dispute cited as the motive.

Kerala Police Bust Organ Donation Forgery Racket

Kerala Police Bust Organ Donation Forgery Racket

Rediff.com8 May 2026

Police in Kochi have arrested five individuals and conducted raids following a tip-off about a racket allegedly providing forged documents for organ donors and recipients. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities looking into possible links to other states.

Pak woman, son held in Karnataka with voter ID, ration card

Pak woman, son held in Karnataka with voter ID, ration card

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

Two Pakistani nationals, Farah Naz and her son Mohammed Fardeen, have been arrested in Karnataka's Chikkaballapura district for allegedly obtaining a ration card and voter identity card by concealing their nationality. The arrests followed an inquiry that revealed Farah Naz, married to an Indian national, and her son, born in Pakistan, had acquired these documents illegally. Both cards have since been cancelled, and a criminal case has been registered under various acts.

Mob Pelts Stones At Police During Criminal's Funeral In Ghazipur

Mob Pelts Stones At Police During Criminal's Funeral In Ghazipur

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

A funeral in Ghazipur turned chaotic when a crowd allegedly pelted stones at police, injuring several personnel. The incident occurred during the funeral of Kamlesh Bind, a criminal killed in a police encounter, with locals alleging it was a fake encounter. Police have vowed strict action, including potential NSA charges, against those involved in the disturbance.

Rajasthan Volleyball Player Beaten To Death Over Relationship

Rajasthan Volleyball Player Beaten To Death Over Relationship

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A volleyball player from Rajasthan was allegedly abducted and beaten to death by the family of a minor girl with whom he was in a relationship, officials said on Saturday.

Ranchi man's head found after 17 days; wife, her lover held

Ranchi man's head found after 17 days; wife, her lover held

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Police in Ranchi, Jharkhand, have arrested a woman and her lover for allegedly beheading her husband. The victim's headless torso was found on June 19, and his head was recovered 17 days later based on information from the accused. The wife confessed to conspiring the murder due to an extramarital affair.

Bhopal Police Have No Objection To Second Autopsy In Dowry Death Case

Bhopal Police Have No Objection To Second Autopsy In Dowry Death Case

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Bhopal police have stated they have no objection to a second post-mortem of Twisha Sharma, who was found dead at her home last week, following allegations of dowry harassment. A local court is reviewing the case diary after the family requested the second autopsy be conducted at AIIMS Delhi, citing lapses in the initial investigation.

Idols Vandalised At Temple In Uttar Pradesh, Tension Grips Area

Idols Vandalised At Temple In Uttar Pradesh, Tension Grips Area

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Unidentified individuals allegedly vandalised idols of Lord Hanuman and Nandi at a Kali Mata temple complex in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, triggering tension in the area. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.

Woman Found Dead In UP Village, Husband Detained

Woman Found Dead In UP Village, Husband Detained

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A 33-year-old married woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances inside her home in a village in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh. Police have detained her husband for interrogation following a complaint by the deceased's family.

Enforcement Directorate Investigates Ashok Kharat for Money Laundering

Enforcement Directorate Investigates Ashok Kharat for Money Laundering

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids across multiple cities in Maharashtra as part of a money laundering investigation against self-styled godman Ashok Kharat and his associates.

CJP threatens nationwide protest, says Centre backtracking on FIR promise

CJP threatens nationwide protest, says Centre backtracking on FIR promise

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Tuesday warned of a fresh nationwide protest, alleging that the Centre was citing the Supreme Court's interim order in a batch of PILs related to its agitation to avoid giving a promised written assurance on withdrawing the FIRs against protesters.

Woman BJP leader killed as licensed gun goes off accidentally

Woman BJP leader killed as licensed gun goes off accidentally

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

A Bharatiya Janata Party leader, Sangeeta Rajak, died in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, after her licensed firearm accidentally discharged, hitting her in the abdomen. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred while she was reportedly attempting to hand the weapon to family members during a dispute outside her home.

Minor Dispute Leads To Fatal Stabbing In Model Town

Minor Dispute Leads To Fatal Stabbing In Model Town

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

A teenager, Ashu alias Lala, has been arrested in Delhi for the fatal stabbing of 25-year-old Sahil. The incident occurred after a minor dispute escalated into a physical altercation where Sahil allegedly slapped Ashu, leading to the fatal stabbing. Police tracked the accused, who later surrendered, and further investigation is underway.

SBI to oversee new donation counting system at Ram Temple

SBI to oversee new donation counting system at Ram Temple

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

The Ram Temple trust in Ayodhya has implemented a new, two-shift system for counting cash donations, overseen by the State Bank of India (SBI), following an embezzlement scandal. A new team, including ex-servicemen and supervisors, has been deployed to enhance security and transparency in the process, aiming to prevent future theft and restore public trust.

Shahjahanpur Police Arrest Stepfather, Father In Child Murder Case

Shahjahanpur Police Arrest Stepfather, Father In Child Murder Case

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Police in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested a man and his father in connection with the alleged murder of the man's four-year-old stepdaughter. The child was reportedly beaten to death and her body secretly buried. The arrests followed a complaint by the child's mother, and the body is set to be exhumed for examination.

MP Couple Die By Suicide After Jumping Into River

MP Couple Die By Suicide After Jumping Into River

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A man and a woman, believed to be in a relationship, died by suicide after jumping into a river with their hands tied together from a bridge in Madhya Pradesh's Morena district.

How Dehradun Police Solved Businessman's Murder Case

How Dehradun Police Solved Businessman's Murder Case

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Dehradun Police have arrested a sharpshooter from Uttar Pradesh for the murder of a local businessman in Rajpur last year. The murder was orchestrated due to a property dispute between the victim and his stepbrother.

BJP Protests, Demands CBI Investigation into Punjab Official's Suicide

BJP Protests, Demands CBI Investigation into Punjab Official's Suicide

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

The Punjab BJP held a state-level protest against the AAP government, demanding a CBI probe into the suicide of a warehousing corporation official who allegedly faced harassment from a state minister.

Man Ends Life After Spat With Wife In Uttar Pradesh

Man Ends Life After Spat With Wife In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com20 May 2026

A 35-year-old man in Uttar Pradesh allegedly died by suicide after an argument with his wife over being woken up in the morning. Police are investigating the incident.

Rajasthan Minister Booked For Allegedly Abusing, Threatening Police

Rajasthan Minister Booked For Allegedly Abusing, Threatening Police

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Rajasthan's Minister of State for Cooperation, Gautam Kumar Dak, has been booked for allegedly verbally abusing and threatening police officers in Chittorgarh. An audio clip purportedly featuring the minister abusing policemen circulated online, leading to the registration of an FIR against him.

Man In Maharashtra Allegedly Commits Suicide After Public Slapping

Man In Maharashtra Allegedly Commits Suicide After Public Slapping

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A man in Maharashtra's Beed district allegedly committed suicide after being slapped by a woman in public, leaving him deeply distressed, according to police reports.

Gurugram Fruit Trader Killed After Vehicle Dispute

Gurugram Fruit Trader Killed After Vehicle Dispute

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A fruit trader in Gurugram was allegedly stabbed to death following a dispute over a parked vehicle at Khandsa Mandi, with CCTV footage capturing the incident.

Drunken Brawl Leads To Co-Worker's Death In Delhi Factory

Drunken Brawl Leads To Co-Worker's Death In Delhi Factory

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

A 27-year-old man was arrested for allegedly stabbing his co-worker to death with scissors during a drunken altercation inside a garment factory in east Delhi's Gandhi Nagar. The victim initially left the hospital but later succumbed to his injuries, leading to a police investigation and the accused's arrest.

Khan Sir's coaching institute in Patna vandalised

Khan Sir's coaching institute in Patna vandalised

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Educator Faisal Khan's 'Khan Sir' coaching institute in Patna was allegedly vandalised and pelted with stones, with Khan also claiming firing took place, though police could not confirm the gunshots.

Meerut Couple's Death at Sewage Plant Sparks Murder-Suicide Investigation

Meerut Couple's Death at Sewage Plant Sparks Murder-Suicide Investigation

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

A married couple was found dead at a sewage treatment plant in Meerut, India, leading police to investigate a possible murder-suicide. Preliminary investigations suggest a dispute between the couple may have led to the tragic event.

GREF Labourer Dies In Sikkim After Being Crushed By Machine

GREF Labourer Dies In Sikkim After Being Crushed By Machine

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A 45-year-old labourer working with the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) died after being crushed under a machine in Sikkim's Pakyong district.

The Week's OTT Releases: Main Vaapas Aaunga, Governor, Operation Safed Sagar

The Week's OTT Releases: Main Vaapas Aaunga, Governor, Operation Safed Sagar

Rediff.com3 days ago

Discover the top OTT releases this week, featuring a compelling mix of Hindi dramas like Imtiaz Ali's Main Vaapas Aaunga and Manoj Bajpayee's Governor, alongside regional and international titles.

Court Rejects Police Custody For NCP Leader Vikas Lawande

Court Rejects Police Custody For NCP Leader Vikas Lawande

Rediff.com22 May 2026

A local court in Pune has remanded NCP (SP) spokesperson Vikas Lawande in judicial custody until June 6 over controversial statements he made about leaders of the Warkari sect. The court cited insufficient grounds for police remand. Police admitted to inadvertently mentioning the wrong crime number in an earlier reply opposing interim protection from arrest.

Pradhan's resignation not everything, protests will continue: Student groups

Pradhan's resignation not everything, protests will continue: Student groups

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

Student organisations across India celebrated the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, attributing it to their nationwide protests against alleged NEET irregularities. While welcoming the move as a victory, groups like NSUI, AISA, and SFI affirmed their commitment to continue agitations until broader demands for accountability, transparency, and education reforms, including scrapping the NTA and NEP, are met.

Young Man Dies In Delhi Hit-And-Run Incident

Young Man Dies In Delhi Hit-And-Run Incident

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A 20-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle on Aruna Asaf Ali Road in southwest Delhi. Police are investigating the hit-and-run incident and searching for the driver.

Delhi Police Arrest Man, Apprehend Juvenile In Murder Case

Delhi Police Arrest Man, Apprehend Juvenile In Murder Case

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a man and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the murder of a 21-year-old in the Anand Parbat area. The arrest was made following an investigation into an assault reported near Ramjas Park, where the victim was found unconscious and later declared dead.

Arson Attempt Under Investigation in Delhi's Adarsh Nagar

Arson Attempt Under Investigation in Delhi's Adarsh Nagar

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Delhi Police are investigating an attempted arson incident in Adarsh Nagar, northwest Delhi, after CCTV footage revealed two individuals deliberately trying to set a residential property on fire.

Police Team Assaulted While Resolving Dispute In Uttar Pradesh

Police Team Assaulted While Resolving Dispute In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered after a Uttar Pradesh Dial 112 police team was allegedly assaulted while attempting to resolve a dispute in a village in Sultanpur district.

Tribal Couple Brutally Hacked To Death In Jharkhand

Tribal Couple Brutally Hacked To Death In Jharkhand

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

A tribal couple, Parni Marandi and Patiya Hansda, was allegedly hacked to death by unidentified miscreants at their home in Giridih, Jharkhand. Police have launched an investigation into the brutal murder, which appears to be linked to a dispute.