News for 'post-mortem'

NEET Aspirant's Death: Political Leaders Demand Accountability

NEET Aspirant's Death: Political Leaders Demand Accountability

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The suicide of a NEET aspirant in Uttar Pradesh, allegedly due to the cancellation of the medical entrance exam, has triggered strong reactions from opposition leaders who are demanding accountability and compensation for the family.

Jharkhand Woman Murdered While Collecting Flowers: Police Investigate

Jharkhand Woman Murdered While Collecting Flowers: Police Investigate

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

A 60-year-old woman was allegedly murdered in a forest in Jharkhand's Chatra district while collecting Mahua flowers, prompting a police investigation.

Lucknow Woman's Death Under Investigation

Lucknow Woman's Death Under Investigation

Rediff.com22 Mar 2026

A 69-year-old woman was found dead in Lucknow under mysterious circumstances, prompting a police investigation.

Ghaziabad Man Dies After Fight Over Warehouse Cleaning

Ghaziabad Man Dies After Fight Over Warehouse Cleaning

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

A 32-year-old man died after being attacked with sticks and iron rods following a dispute over cleaning a warehouse in Ghaziabad. Police have registered a complaint and are searching for the accused.

Tragedy in Godda: Two Young Brothers Drown in Pond

Tragedy in Godda: Two Young Brothers Drown in Pond

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Two brothers, aged 12 and 10, drowned in a pond in Jharkhand's Godda district after going out to play after school. Police have registered an unnatural death case and are investigating the incident.

Jeweller Murdered In UP, Assailant Nabbed After Encounter

Jeweller Murdered In UP, Assailant Nabbed After Encounter

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A 42-year-old jeweller was shot dead in Baberu town, Uttar Pradesh, by a neighbour. The accused was arrested following a police encounter.

Retired Teacher And Wife Allegedly End Lives In Assam

Retired Teacher And Wife Allegedly End Lives In Assam

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A retired teacher and his wife allegedly died by suicide in Kalaigaon, Assam, due to financial hardships and prolonged illness, according to a note they left behind.

Sheena Bora Trial: Do Skeletons Rise?

Sheena Bora Trial: Do Skeletons Rise?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The investigation into Sheena Bora's murder, and, later, the case, leans heavily on the half-burnt body found in rural Maharashtra in 2012. Therefore, the very strange and notable differences -- like the Case Of The Rising Skeleton -- between both postmortems/their reports done on it have a critical bearing.

Man Accused Of Wife's Murder Found Dead In Arunachal Lock-Up

Man Accused Of Wife's Murder Found Dead In Arunachal Lock-Up

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A 35-year-old man, accused of murdering his wife, was found hanging in Namsai Police Station in Arunachal Pradesh. Two police personnel have been suspended, and investigations are underway.

Jharkhand Constable Killed in Accidental Rifle Firing

Jharkhand Constable Killed in Accidental Rifle Firing

Rediff.com23 Mar 2026

A police constable in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district died after his service rifle discharged accidentally while he was cleaning it.

Man Suspected Of Wife's Murder Found Dead In Uttar Pradesh

Man Suspected Of Wife's Murder Found Dead In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A man who had been absconding after allegedly murdering his wife in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, was found dead, with police suspecting suicide.

Tragedy in Gumla: Two Teenagers Drown While Bathing

Tragedy in Gumla: Two Teenagers Drown While Bathing

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Two teenage girls drowned while bathing in a river in Jharkhand's Gumla district on Thursday, police said.

Man Held For Murdering Woman In Faridabad

Man Held For Murdering Woman In Faridabad

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Faridabad Police have arrested a man for allegedly murdering a woman whose body was discovered in Ballabgarh last week. The accused, Beeru, confessed to the crime, citing the victim's repeated demands for money and threats to report him to the police.

Meerut Man Detained After Daughter's Body Found at Home Months After Death

Meerut Man Detained After Daughter's Body Found at Home Months After Death

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

A 76-year-old man in Meerut, India, has been detained after police discovered the skeletal remains of his daughter in his home, allegedly kept there for over four months after her death.

Six-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in Bengaluru, Police Investigate

Six-Year-Old Girl Found Dead in Bengaluru, Police Investigate

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

The body of a six-year-old girl was discovered in a eucalyptus grove on the outskirts of Bengaluru. Police are investigating the possibility of abduction, strangulation, and sexual assault.

Trailer Truck Collision Claims Motorcyclist's Life in Sultanpur

Trailer Truck Collision Claims Motorcyclist's Life in Sultanpur

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A motorcyclist was killed in Sultanpur, Uttar Pradesh, after being hit by a trailer truck on the Lucknow-Ballia highway. The victim has been identified as Devesh Kumar.

Unidentified Man Found Dead At Delhi Metro Station

Unidentified Man Found Dead At Delhi Metro Station

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

An unidentified man was found dead inside a locked women's washroom at Inderlok Metro Station in northwest Delhi. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

Former Maoist Beaten To Death In Jharkhand's West Singhbhum

Former Maoist Beaten To Death In Jharkhand's West Singhbhum

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

A former Maoist was allegedly beaten to death by suspected members of the proscribed outfit in Jharkhand's West Singhbhum district, police said on Saturday.

Drunk Labourer's Fatal Fall: Ghaziabad Drain Tragedy

Drunk Labourer's Fatal Fall: Ghaziabad Drain Tragedy

Rediff.com28 Mar 2026

A 34-year-old labourer drowned in an open drain in Ghaziabad, India, after reportedly losing his balance while intoxicated. Police suspect he fell into the drain while sitting on the edge.

Missing Woman Found Dead in Gonda, Police Investigate Murder

Missing Woman Found Dead in Gonda, Police Investigate Murder

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The body of a 22-year-old woman, missing for four days, was discovered in a sugarcane field in Gonda district. Police are investigating the case as a potential murder, citing marks on the neck and tied hands.

Four Killed In Scrap Godown Fire In Rajasthan

Four Killed In Scrap Godown Fire In Rajasthan

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Four people, including two minor girls, died in a fire at a scrap godown in Rajasthan's Kotputli-Behror district. The fire is suspected to have been triggered by a lit bidi igniting spirit from scrap perfume bottles.

Why Was Pregnant Woman Killed During Protest In Odisha?

Why Was Pregnant Woman Killed During Protest In Odisha?

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A pregnant woman was allegedly hacked to death while protesting in front of her in-laws' house in Odisha's Ganjam district, demanding rights for her daughter.

Suvendu suspends 3 senior IPS officers for mishandling RG Kar rape-murder probe

Suvendu suspends 3 senior IPS officers for mishandling RG Kar rape-murder probe

Rediff.com15 May 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has suspended three senior IPS officers for alleged mishandling and dereliction of duty during the initial investigation into the RG Kar hospital rape-murder case.

Three Die in Suspected Suicides Across Etawah District

Three Die in Suspected Suicides Across Etawah District

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Police in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh are investigating three separate incidents in which individuals allegedly died by suicide. The victims include a 21-year-old woman, a 27-year-old woman, and a 35-year-old man.

Job Racket Accused Dies After Complaining of Stomach Pain; Probe Ordered

Job Racket Accused Dies After Complaining of Stomach Pain; Probe Ordered

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

A Haryana resident, arrested in connection with a job fraud and extortion racket, died in police custody in Jammu after complaining of severe stomach pain. An inquest and magisterial inquiry have been initiated.

Nine-Year-Old Girl Mauled To Death By Stray Dogs In Bundi

Nine-Year-Old Girl Mauled To Death By Stray Dogs In Bundi

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A nine-year-old girl was fatally attacked by stray dogs in Rajasthan's Bundi district while going to the fields near her village. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited the family and provided compensation, while directing authorities to take preventive measures.

Woman Dies After Dowry Harassment Allegations: Husband Arrested

Woman Dies After Dowry Harassment Allegations: Husband Arrested

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A 24-year-old woman died in Gautam Buddh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly due to dowry harassment by her in-laws. Her husband and father-in-law have been arrested, and an investigation is underway following a complaint by the victim's family, who allege murder.

Tragedy In Jharkhand: Woman And Daughters Drown

Tragedy In Jharkhand: Woman And Daughters Drown

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

A woman and her two daughters drowned in a pond in Jharkhand's Chatra district while washing clothes, after the younger daughter slipped into deep water and the mother and elder daughter attempted a rescue.

Hyderabad Woman and Sons Die; Family Alleges Murder

Hyderabad Woman and Sons Die; Family Alleges Murder

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

A 27-year-old woman and her two sons were found dead in their Hyderabad residence, prompting a police investigation and allegations of murder against the woman's husband.

Nine-Year-Old Girl Mauled To Death By Stray Dogs In Bundi

Nine-Year-Old Girl Mauled To Death By Stray Dogs In Bundi

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A nine-year-old girl was fatally attacked by stray dogs in Rajasthan's Bundi district while defecating in a field. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla visited the family and provided compensation, while directing authorities to take preventive measures.

Delhi Police Suspect Foul Play in Woman's Death, Intercept Burial

Delhi Police Suspect Foul Play in Woman's Death, Intercept Burial

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have launched a murder investigation after intercepting a family attempting to bury a woman in Hari Nagar. A post-mortem revealed suffocation as the cause of death, leading to suspicions of foul play and a potential honour killing.

Delhi Police Investigate Death of Teenager in New Usmanpur Park

Delhi Police Investigate Death of Teenager in New Usmanpur Park

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A 17-year-old boy, identified as Zaid, was discovered dead in a park in the New Usmanpur area of northeast Delhi. Police have launched an investigation into the death, registering a case of murder and forming teams to apprehend those involved.

Fatehpur Woman Killed After Obscene Photo Dispute Escalates

Fatehpur Woman Killed After Obscene Photo Dispute Escalates

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

A 33-year-old woman in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly stabbed to death by her neighbour following a long-standing dispute involving the circulation of obscene photos on social media.

Police Intervene in Delhi Cremation Following Murder Claim

Police Intervene in Delhi Cremation Following Murder Claim

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Delhi Police halted a cremation in Hari Nagar following a PCR call alleging the woman was murdered by her family. The body has been taken for a post-mortem examination, and the family is being questioned.

Tigress Dies After Attacking Forest Guard In Maharashtra

Tigress Dies After Attacking Forest Guard In Maharashtra

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

A tigress was found dead in Chandrapur, Maharashtra, shortly after critically injuring a forest guard during an operation to move her and her cubs away from a village.

Woman Ends Life In Kushinagar, Investigation Underway

Woman Ends Life In Kushinagar, Investigation Underway

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A 28-year-old married woman allegedly died by suicide by hanging herself at her parental home in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the cause of death.

Odisha Man Held For Alleged Cousin's Murder: What We Know

Odisha Man Held For Alleged Cousin's Murder: What We Know

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Ganjam district, Odisha, for allegedly murdering his 19-year-old cousin brother. Police suspect a family dispute as the motive, and are searching for two other individuals believed to be involved in the crime.

Protests Erupt After Man Dies In Odisha Police Custody

Protests Erupt After Man Dies In Odisha Police Custody

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A man's death in police custody in Odisha's Nabarangpur district has led to protests by villagers, who allege foul play and demand justice.

Missing girl found buried in wheat field; sexual assault suspected

Missing girl found buried in wheat field; sexual assault suspected

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

An 11-year-old girl was found dead in a wheat field in Kanpur, India, with signs of sexual assault, leading to a police investigation and the detention of a neighbour.

Paddler Dies On Court At National Masters Championships

Paddler Dies On Court At National Masters Championships

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Tamil Nadu table tennis player I.M. Louis Raj died after collapsing on court during a match at the 32nd National Masters Table Tennis Championships in Pune. The cause of death was cardiac arrest.