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Noida Teenager Killed After Row Over Hookah Use

Noida Teenager Killed After Row Over Hookah Use

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A 15-year-old boy in Noida was allegedly murdered by three men after his grandmother reprimanded them for introducing him to hookah. The Noida Police have arrested the three men involved in the murder.

Woman Dies By Suicide In Thane: What We Know

Woman Dies By Suicide In Thane: What We Know

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A 33-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the sixth floor of her father's residence in Mumbra, Thane, on Wednesday morning.

Jeweller Killed, Valuables Stolen In Chhattisgarh Market Attack

Jeweller Killed, Valuables Stolen In Chhattisgarh Market Attack

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A jeweller was shot dead and robbed of gold and silver ornaments at a weekly market in Chhattisgarh's Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district. The incident has sparked protests and a bandh by local traders.

Chhattisgarh Jeweller Killed, Ornaments Worth Lakhs Looted

Chhattisgarh Jeweller Killed, Ornaments Worth Lakhs Looted

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A jeweller was shot dead and his valuables were looted by unidentified assailants at a weekly market in Chhattisgarh's Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district. The incident has sparked outrage among local traders, who are observing a bandh in protest.

Probe Ordered After Labourer Dies In Odisha Police Custody

Probe Ordered After Labourer Dies In Odisha Police Custody

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A 32-year-old daily wage labourer in Odisha's Ganjam district has died allegedly after being tortured in police custody, prompting a high-level investigation.

Indore Man Found Dead in Home; Rat Bites Suspected

Indore Man Found Dead in Home; Rat Bites Suspected

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

A 65-year-old man was discovered dead in his Indore home, with rat bite marks on his body. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, including examining CCTV footage and interviewing family and neighbours.

Man Shot Dead While Sleeping At Faridabad Warehouse

Man Shot Dead While Sleeping At Faridabad Warehouse

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A man sleeping at a warehouse in Faridabad was allegedly shot dead by unknown assailants. Police are investigating the incident and examining CCTV footage to determine the motive.

Woman Found Dead, Dowry Death Suspected

Woman Found Dead, Dowry Death Suspected

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A 29-year-old woman was found dead at her in-laws' home in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh. While the in-laws claim suicide, the woman's mother has alleged murder due to dowry harassment, leading to a police investigation.

Inmate Allegedly Commits Suicide In Uttar Pradesh Jail

Inmate Allegedly Commits Suicide In Uttar Pradesh Jail

Rediff.com10 May 2026

An inmate, identified as Deepak, allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself inside a district jail in Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh. He was serving a sentence in a robbery case, and police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

Kanpur Woman And Two Daughters Die In Suspected Suicide

Kanpur Woman And Two Daughters Die In Suspected Suicide

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A 33-year-old divorced woman and her two young daughters have died in Kanpur, India, after allegedly consuming a poisonous substance. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the suspected suicide, including possible distress due to family issues and delays in emergency response.

Dalit youth tortured to death over inter-caste affair

Dalit youth tortured to death over inter-caste affair

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

An 18-year-old Dalit youth, Ketan Lal, was allegedly beaten to death and his friend injured by the family of a minor upper-caste girl in Uttarakhand's Pratapnagar block. The incident occurred after the girl called Ketan to her village, leading to their assault. Police have registered a murder case and invoked the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, detaining one accused.

Chhattisgarh Corporator Arrested In Murder And Body Disposal Case

Chhattisgarh Corporator Arrested In Murder And Body Disposal Case

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A corporator and three others have been arrested in Chhattisgarh's Mahasamund district for allegedly murdering a man and burying his body along a riverbank.

Woman Ends Life In Ghaziabad; Was Suffering From Mental Health Issues

Woman Ends Life In Ghaziabad; Was Suffering From Mental Health Issues

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A 65-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide by jumping from the 29th floor of a building in Ghaziabad. She had been struggling with mental health issues following the death of her husband.

Car Plunge in Shimla Claims Lives of Two Tourists

Car Plunge in Shimla Claims Lives of Two Tourists

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Two tourists from Chandigarh died after their car plunged into a gorge near Summer Hill in Shimla. The driver reportedly lost control while reversing, leading to the fatal accident.

Land Dispute Turns Deadly In Jharkhand Village

Land Dispute Turns Deadly In Jharkhand Village

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A 23-year-old man was killed and four relatives injured in Jharkhand's Palamu district after a land dispute clash between two families. Police have launched a manhunt for the accused.

Twisha Sharma death: Court rejects 2nd autopsy plea, MP govt seeks CBI probe

Twisha Sharma death: Court rejects 2nd autopsy plea, MP govt seeks CBI probe

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has announced that the state government will seek a CBI probe into the death of Twisha Sharma, a former model and actor, who was found hanging at her matrimonial residence. Her family alleges dowry harassment and fears crucial forensic evidence may be lost due to delays in securing a second autopsy and proper body preservation.

Missing Woman Found Dead; Husband Suspected Of Murder

Missing Woman Found Dead; Husband Suspected Of Murder

Rediff.com27 May 2026

The body of a 22-year-old woman, missing for three days, was discovered in a rented room in Manesar. Her husband and his live-in partner are suspected of murder and are currently absconding, according to police reports.

Madhya Pradesh Seeks CBI Probe Into Dowry Death Case

Madhya Pradesh Seeks CBI Probe Into Dowry Death Case

Rediff.com20 May 2026

The family of Twisha Sharma, who died last week, alleges dowry harassment and seeks a CBI probe into her death. A court rejected a plea for a second autopsy, prompting the family to express concerns about the preservation of forensic evidence. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has assured the family that the state government will seek a CBI investigation.

Police Investigate Suicide of 13-Year-Old Boy in Jalaun

Police Investigate Suicide of 13-Year-Old Boy in Jalaun

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

A 13-year-old boy in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh, was found dead at his home on Sunday, in what police suspect is a case of suicide. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.

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.

Patient With Liver Cancer Found Dead In Lucknow Hospital

Patient With Liver Cancer Found Dead In Lucknow Hospital

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A patient admitted to Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) in Lucknow was found dead in his hospital bed with his throat slit. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.

Elderly Woman Beaten To Death Over Witchcraft Claims In Gaya

Elderly Woman Beaten To Death Over Witchcraft Claims In Gaya

Rediff.com12 May 2026

An elderly woman in Gaya, Bihar, was allegedly beaten to death by villagers who accused her of practising witchcraft. Police have registered a case and arrested one person.

Body Of Man Who Jumped Into Agra Canal Recovered

Body Of Man Who Jumped Into Agra Canal Recovered

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The body of a 25-year-old man who allegedly jumped into the Agra Canal in Faridabad following a family dispute has been recovered by an SDRF team.

Gurugram Woman Strangled, Body Found Hidden Under Bed

Gurugram Woman Strangled, Body Found Hidden Under Bed

Rediff.com12 May 2026

A 22-year-old woman was allegedly strangled to death in a village near Manesar, Gurugram, and her body was found hidden under a bed in a neighbour's room, police said.

Unidentified Woman's Body Found Burnt In Bhiwandi

Unidentified Woman's Body Found Burnt In Bhiwandi

Rediff.com12 May 2026

Police in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, are investigating the discovery of a completely burnt body of an unidentified woman. The body was found in the Padma Nagar locality, and authorities suspect foul play, including murder and destruction of evidence.

Ranchi Teenager Kills Mother For Refusing Money

Ranchi Teenager Kills Mother For Refusing Money

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A teenager in Ranchi, Jharkhand, has been arrested along with her boyfriend for allegedly murdering her mother after she refused to give her money. The girl confessed to the crime, stating she suffocated her mother with a pillow with the help of her boyfriend and his friends.

UP Man Ends Life After Wife's Suicide

UP Man Ends Life After Wife's Suicide

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A 22-year-old man in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly died by suicide after his wife also died by suicide a few days earlier, police said.

Property Row: Man Kills Mother, Brother In UP

Property Row: Man Kills Mother, Brother In UP

Rediff.com10 May 2026

A man in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly shot and killed his mother and younger brother following a dispute over ancestral property. Police have launched a search for the accused, who is currently absconding.

Odisha Police Probe Custody Death After Torture Allegations

Odisha Police Probe Custody Death After Torture Allegations

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

A daily wage labourer in Odisha has died in police custody, with his family alleging torture and hot water burns. The state police chief has ordered a high-level probe, and staff at the police station have been transferred.

Woman Found Dead In Sugarcane Field In Meerut

Woman Found Dead In Sugarcane Field In Meerut

Rediff.com17 May 2026

A 20-year-old woman who went missing on her way to a BA final-year exam was found dead in a sugarcane field in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the case and have detained one person for questioning.

Police Investigate Woman's Suicide in Lucknow

Police Investigate Woman's Suicide in Lucknow

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

A 20-year-old woman was found dead in her Lucknow home in a suspected suicide. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

Akhilesh Yadav Alleges Cover-Up In Ghazipur Death Case

Akhilesh Yadav Alleges Cover-Up In Ghazipur Death Case

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav has launched a sharp attack on the Uttar Pradesh government over the recovery of a teenage girl's body in Ghazipur, alleging attempts to change statements and calling the incident a repeat of the Hathras case.

Woman Found Dead With Throat Slit In Koderma

Woman Found Dead With Throat Slit In Koderma

Rediff.com14 May 2026

A 30-year-old woman was found murdered in her Koderma home, with her throat slit. Police are investigating the incident and questioning family members.

Delhi Woman Dies After Husband's Alleged Assault

Delhi Woman Dies After Husband's Alleged Assault

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A 26-year-old woman in Delhi died after allegedly being beaten by her husband following a domestic dispute. The husband has been arrested and an investigation is underway.

Delhi Court Convicts Youth In 2023 Stabbing Case: Here's Why

Delhi Court Convicts Youth In 2023 Stabbing Case: Here's Why

Rediff.com28 May 2026

A Delhi court has convicted a youth for stabbing a teenager to death near Govind Puri Metro station in 2023, citing the reliable testimony of a sole eyewitness as sufficient evidence.

Arson Accused Found Dead In Pauri Garhwal: What Happened?

Arson Accused Found Dead In Pauri Garhwal: What Happened?

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A man accused of attempting to burn his neighbour alive was found dead in the Thalisain area of Pauri Garhwal. The deceased, Anand Singh, had been missing since allegedly setting his neighbour on fire. Police investigations are ongoing.

Odisha Man, With Mental Health Issues, Kills Two

Odisha Man, With Mental Health Issues, Kills Two

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A 28-year-old man with mental health issues allegedly killed two people with a sharp weapon in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district.

Teenager Found Dead; Two Friends Held In Coimbatore

Teenager Found Dead; Two Friends Held In Coimbatore

Rediff.com18 May 2026

A 13-year-old boy was found dead in a swampy area on the banks of the Noyyal river in Coimbatore. Police have apprehended two minor friends of the deceased in connection with the alleged murder.

UP Teenager Found Dead In His Library, Suicide Suspected

UP Teenager Found Dead In His Library, Suicide Suspected

Rediff.com8 May 2026

A 17-year-old student in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, was found dead inside a library he owned. Police suspect suicide, possibly related to a love affair.

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.