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RTI Activist Murdered In Punjab; Police Investigate

RTI Activist Murdered In Punjab; Police Investigate

Rediff.com30 May 2026

An RTI activist, Simaranjit Singh, was shot dead near Maheru village in Punjab. Police have launched an investigation and are scanning CCTV footage to identify the assailants.

How Thane Police Solved Mumbai Tailor's Murder Case

How Thane Police Solved Mumbai Tailor's Murder Case

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Thane police have solved the murder of a Mumbai-based tailor within 48 hours, arresting two men after discovering the victim was killed over an unpaid loan of Rs 3 lakh. The method of tying the victim provided a crucial clue to investigators.

Delhi hotel fire: Families struggle to identify severely burnt victims

Delhi hotel fire: Families struggle to identify severely burnt victims

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

Relatives and friends gathered at Max Hospital in Saket, New Delhi, searching for loved ones after a devastating hotel fire in Malviya Nagar killed at least 21 people. Many victims were severely burnt, making identification difficult, while an investigation into the cause of the blaze is ongoing.

Karnataka Man Arrested for Killing Teacher Over Rs 13 Lakh Debt

Karnataka Man Arrested for Killing Teacher Over Rs 13 Lakh Debt

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A 27-year-old man in Karnataka has been arrested for allegedly murdering a teacher who repeatedly demanded repayment of a Rs 13 lakh loan. The accused allegedly attacked the victim with a sharp weapon and attempted to destroy evidence by setting the body on fire.

Odisha Police Officer Transferred Amid Torture Claims

Odisha Police Officer Transferred Amid Torture Claims

Rediff.com31 May 2026

An inspector in charge of a police station in Odisha's Cuttack district has been transferred following allegations that a man was tortured by police for refusing to identify a body as that of his missing wife.

Ahmedabad Air India crash: Rescuers recall '1,000 degrees Celsius' blaze

Ahmedabad Air India crash: Rescuers recall '1,000 degrees Celsius' blaze

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

First responders and eyewitnesses vividly recall the horrific Ahmedabad Air India crash a year later, describing an inferno exceeding 1,000 degrees Celsius that melted boots and aircraft parts, and the heart-wrenching retrieval of a pregnant woman's charred body amidst the chaos.

Odisha Villagers Protest Alleged Police Torture Of Man

Odisha Villagers Protest Alleged Police Torture Of Man

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Residents of Chandiprasad village in Odisha protest against alleged police torture of a man who refused to identify a body as his missing wife. The state police chief has sought a report on the allegations.

Punjab Rail Track Blast Was Attempted Detonation: Police

Punjab Rail Track Blast Was Attempted Detonation: Police

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A blast on a dedicated freight corridor railway track near Shambhu in Punjab's Patiala was an attempted detonation, according to police. The person attempting the detonation died in the incident. This is the second such incident in three months.

BJP Member Murdered In Jaipur; Probe Launched

BJP Member Murdered In Jaipur; Probe Launched

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

A BJP member and scrap dealer was allegedly murdered in his godown in Jaipur. Police are investigating the incident and examining CCTV footage.

Delhi Police Investigate Murder After Teenager's Body Found in Park

Delhi Police Investigate Murder After Teenager's Body Found in Park

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The body of a 17-year-old boy, identified as Zaid, was discovered in a park in the New Usmanpur area of northeast Delhi. Police have launched a murder investigation and are exploring all possible angles, including personal enmity and the victim's past involvement in criminal activities.

How Haridwar Police Cracked A Blind Murder Case

How Haridwar Police Cracked A Blind Murder Case

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Haridwar police have solved a blind murder case, arresting three suspects from Uttar Pradesh. The victim, Kaushalya, was identified through tattoos and extensive investigation involving CCTV footage and mobile data. The motive was revealed to be a relationship dispute, with one suspect conspiring with relatives to murder her.

How Gujarat Police Traced 701 Missing Persons Under Operation Milap

How Gujarat Police Traced 701 Missing Persons Under Operation Milap

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Gujarat Police traced 701 missing persons between May 7 and May 21 under 'Operation Milap' and reunited them with their families, Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi said.

Akali Dal Leader Flags 'Horrific' Killing Video To Punjab Police

Akali Dal Leader Flags 'Horrific' Killing Video To Punjab Police

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia has sent a video clip linked to the killing of an assistant sub-inspector to the Punjab director general of police. The video allegedly shows the officer being shot at point-blank range.

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.

Farmer Killed Over Land Dispute In Uttar Pradesh

Farmer Killed Over Land Dispute In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A 60-year-old farmer was shot dead in Uttar Pradesh's Mau district due to a land dispute. Police are investigating the case and have formed teams to arrest the accused.

Delhi Police Cracks Murder Case With Cross-Border Manhunt

Delhi Police Cracks Murder Case With Cross-Border Manhunt

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have arrested Suman Kumar Jha, accused of murdering Ramesh Yadav in northwest Delhi. The arrest came after a two-month-long manhunt that involved tracking Jha across multiple states and to Nepal, where he had fled. Jha confessed to attacking Yadav with a stone after a quarrel.

Maharashtra Cyber Police Book Comedians Over 'Obscene' Online Content

Maharashtra Cyber Police Book Comedians Over 'Obscene' Online Content

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Maharashtra Cyber police have registered a case against stand-up comedian Pranit More, web developer Himanshu Jangra, and Dr Sejal Pawar for allegedly disseminating 'obscene and objectionable' content on social media, stemming from remarks made during a comedy show that trivialised consent and disrespected deceased persons.

Man And Friend Arrested In UP Wife Murder Case

Man And Friend Arrested In UP Wife Murder Case

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A man and his female friend were arrested in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of his wife, whom he married just a year ago, a police official said.

Delhi Man Held For Killing Brother-In-Law Over Family Dispute

Delhi Man Held For Killing Brother-In-Law Over Family Dispute

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested a 30-year-old man for allegedly murdering his brother-in-law near Burari Metro Station following a family dispute.

Why A Mother Paid A Hitman To Kill Her Own Son

Why A Mother Paid A Hitman To Kill Her Own Son

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A woman in Amroha, India, conspired with family members to have her son killed by a contract killer due to his criminal activities and abuse towards relatives, police said.

Why A Mother Paid A Hitman To Kill Her Own Son

Why A Mother Paid A Hitman To Kill Her Own Son

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A woman in Amroha, India, conspired with family members to have her son killed by a contract killer due to his criminal activities and abuse towards relatives, police said.

Punjab Police Vows Justice For Slain Officer's Family

Punjab Police Vows Justice For Slain Officer's Family

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav visited the family of a murdered assistant sub-inspector in Batala, assuring them that the perpetrators will be brought to justice. ASI Joga Singh was shot dead on May 24 while commuting to work.

Three Friends Die In Hit-And-Run Accident In Bahraich

Three Friends Die In Hit-And-Run Accident In Bahraich

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Three friends died in a hit-and-run accident in Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh, after their motorcycle was struck by an unidentified vehicle while returning from a wedding ceremony.

Man And Friend Arrested Over Wife's Murder In Ballia

Man And Friend Arrested Over Wife's Murder In Ballia

Rediff.com29 May 2026

A man and his female friend were arrested in Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh in connection with the murder of his wife, whom he married just a year ago, a police official said.

Ex-Kotak Mahindra Executive Arrested In Rs 145 Cr Panchkula Fraud

Ex-Kotak Mahindra Executive Arrested In Rs 145 Cr Panchkula Fraud

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested a former Kotak Mahindra Bank executive, Pushpinder Singh, alleged to be the mastermind of a Rs 145-crore fraud involving Panchkula municipal corporation officials, bank employees, and private individuals.

Three Die In Truck, Autorickshaw Crash In Shahjahanpur

Three Die In Truck, Autorickshaw Crash In Shahjahanpur

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Three people were killed and four others injured in a collision between a truck and an autorickshaw in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The accident occurred on Sunday afternoon, and the truck driver fled the scene. Police have seized the vehicle and are searching for the driver.

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.

Two Dead, One Injured In Ulhasnagar Shooting

Two Dead, One Injured In Ulhasnagar Shooting

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Two people were killed and another critically injured in a shooting in Ulhasnagar, Thane district. Police are investigating the incident, suspecting previous enmity as the motive.

Five Arrested In Bokaro Murder Case: Police Crack The Case

Five Arrested In Bokaro Murder Case: Police Crack The Case

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Police in Bokaro, Jharkhand, have arrested five individuals in connection with the murder of Baby Devi, whose body was discovered in the Jamuniya River. The suspects confessed to the crime, citing a prior dispute as the motive.

Punjab Activist's Murder Triggers Opposition Fury

Punjab Activist's Murder Triggers Opposition Fury

Rediff.com30 May 2026

The murder of a Jalandhar-based RTI activist has sparked outrage and political condemnation in Punjab, with opposition parties criticising the AAP government's handling of law and order.

Jharkhand Man Killed Over Alleged Land Dispute

Jharkhand Man Killed Over Alleged Land Dispute

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

A 32-year-old man was shot dead in Jharkhand's Palamu district over an alleged land dispute, police said.

Man Found Dead with Head Injuries in Uttar Pradesh Village

Man Found Dead with Head Injuries in Uttar Pradesh Village

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The body of an unidentified man with head injuries was discovered in Ranbirpur village, Mau district, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the death as a possible murder.

Punjab AAP Accuses BJP Leader Bittu Of Hooliganism

Punjab AAP Accuses BJP Leader Bittu Of Hooliganism

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Punjab's AAP president, Aman Arora, has criticised Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu for alleged misconduct and objectionable behaviour towards police personnel in Dhuri, while Bittu accuses the AAP government of misusing the police to target BJP workers.

Man Found Dead in Palakkad Was Murdered, Say Police

Man Found Dead in Palakkad Was Murdered, Say Police

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Police in Palakkad, Kerala have confirmed that an unidentified man found dead near a hotel was murdered. The investigation is ongoing, with police analysing CCTV footage and working to identify the deceased.

Elderly Woman Murdered For Jewellery In Pratapgarh

Elderly Woman Murdered For Jewellery In Pratapgarh

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

An elderly woman was allegedly murdered and her jewellery stolen by unidentified thieves in the Hathigavan area of Pratapgarh district, Uttar Pradesh.

11 Arrested After Statue Installation Sparks Clash

11 Arrested After Statue Installation Sparks Clash

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Police in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested 11 people following a clash over the alleged unauthorised installation of a Lord Buddha statue. The incident escalated into stone-pelting on police and revenue officials, prompting the registration of two FIRs.

Medical Student Stabbed To Death In Patiala PG; Investigation Launched

Medical Student Stabbed To Death In Patiala PG; Investigation Launched

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A second-year medical student was allegedly stabbed to death in his paying guest accommodation in Patiala. Police have launched an investigation and are searching for a suspect seen fleeing the scene.

Khalistan terror module behind failed Patiala railway blast

Khalistan terror module behind failed Patiala railway blast

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A pro-Khalistan terror module was busted after a blast at a freight corridor railway track near Shambhu, Patiala. One member died while attempting to detonate explosives, and four others have been arrested. The incident marks the second blast at a freight corridor in three months, prompting a likely NIA investigation.

Lawyer Found Murdered In Chhattisgarh, Bar Association Demands Justice

Lawyer Found Murdered In Chhattisgarh, Bar Association Demands Justice

Rediff.com15 May 2026

The body of a woman lawyer was discovered in a forest area in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district, with police investigating her alleged murder using a sharp-edged weapon. The District Bar Association has staged protests, demanding immediate arrests.

Woman Shot Dead At Hospital In Uttar Pradesh

Woman Shot Dead At Hospital In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A 55-year-old woman was shot dead in a private hospital in Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh. The accused was apprehended by a mob after attempting to flee.