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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.

Dowry Demands Lead To Woman's Alleged Poisoning Death

Dowry Demands Lead To Woman's Alleged Poisoning Death

Rediff.com4 days ago

A 28-year-old woman was allegedly poisoned to death by her in-laws in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district over dowry demands. Police have registered a case and arrested two of the accused.

Bihar Woman Beaten To Death On Witchcraft Suspicion

Bihar Woman Beaten To Death On Witchcraft Suspicion

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

A 52-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death by her neighbours in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, on Sunday, suspected of practising witchcraft. Police are investigating the incident, and an FIR is expected after the victim's son submits a written complaint.

Tribal Woman Beaten To Death In Jharkhand Over Witchcraft Allegations

Tribal Woman Beaten To Death In Jharkhand Over Witchcraft Allegations

Rediff.com11 hours ago

A 46-year-old tribal woman, Rendai Sumbrai, was allegedly beaten to death by unidentified persons in Koljomro village, West Singhbhum district, Jharkhand. Police suspect the motive behind the killing is related to accusations of practising black magic. Two suspects have been detained, and a search is on for others involved.

Special Team To Investigate Dowry Harassment In Bhopal Woman's Death

Special Team To Investigate Dowry Harassment In Bhopal Woman's Death

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to investigate allegations of dowry harassment against a former judge and his son, following the death of the son's wife in Bhopal. The SIT aims to investigate all angles, including dowry harassment, physical assault, and attempts to destroy evidence.

Delhi Police Probe Woman's Death After Burial Interruption

Delhi Police Probe Woman's Death After Burial Interruption

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

Delhi Police are investigating the death of a woman after a PCR call led to the interruption of her burial in Hari Nagar, with initial investigations suggesting a possible honour killing due to a relationship opposed by her family.

Delhi Woman's Mysterious Death: Family Accuses Husband

Delhi Woman's Mysterious Death: Family Accuses Husband

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

A 40-year-old woman died after allegedly falling from the fourth floor of a building in north Delhi's Burari area. Her family has accused her husband and in-laws of killing her, citing a history of domestic disputes and assaults. Police have registered a case and an investigation is underway, awaiting the post-mortem report to determine the exact cause of death.

Robbery Suspected In Elderly Woman's Strangling Death In Rajasthan

Robbery Suspected In Elderly Woman's Strangling Death In Rajasthan

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

A 70-year-old woman was found strangled to death in her home in Hattipura village, Chittorgarh, with jewellery missing from her neck. Police suspect murder with intent to rob. An investigation is underway, and a forensic team has collected evidence.

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.

Woman's Death at Hotel Sparks Investigation

Woman's Death at Hotel Sparks Investigation

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

A 40-year-old woman from Delhi died under suspicious circumstances at a five-star hotel in Pantnagar. Police are investigating the incident and have taken her business associate into custody for questioning.

Woman And Lover Booked In Meerut For Husband's Suspicious Death

Woman And Lover Booked In Meerut For Husband's Suspicious Death

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

A woman and her alleged lover have been booked in Meerut for the suspected murder of her husband, Talib. The family raised doubts after Talib's death, claiming the wife, Ilma, was seen collecting valuables and had an alleged affair. Police are preparing to exhume the body for a post-mortem as part of the ongoing investigation.

Woman Found Hanging, Husband's Family Booked For Dowry Death

Woman Found Hanging, Husband's Family Booked For Dowry Death

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

A 25-year-old woman was found dead in her home in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, leading to a dowry death case being registered against her husband and his parents. Her father alleged that she was harassed for dowry and ultimately killed. Two arrests have been made in connection with the case.

Family Protests Alleged Irregularities In Woman's Death Case

Family Protests Alleged Irregularities In Woman's Death Case

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Relatives and friends of Twisha Sharma, a 33-year-old woman found dead in Bhopal, staged a protest in Delhi demanding a CBI probe into her death, alleging foul play and irregularities in the post-mortem procedure.

Man And Sister-In-Law Detained In UP Woman's Death

Man And Sister-In-Law Detained In UP Woman's Death

Rediff.com12 May 2026

A man and his sister-in-law have been detained in connection with the death of his wife, whose body was found at her home in Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh.

Family Alleges Dowry Harassment After Woman's Suspicious Death In Bharatpur

Family Alleges Dowry Harassment After Woman's Suspicious Death In Bharatpur

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

A woman died under suspicious circumstances in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, 10 months after her marriage. Her father has accused her in-laws of dowry harassment, claiming they demanded a Scorpio vehicle and continued to harass her despite receiving money. Police are investigating the matter.

Family Protests, Demands CBI Probe Into Woman's Death

Family Protests, Demands CBI Probe Into Woman's Death

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Relatives and friends of Twisha Sharma, a 33-year-old woman found dead in Bhopal, held a protest in Delhi demanding a CBI investigation into her death, alleging foul play and irregularities in the initial post-mortem examination.

Petty Quarrel Leads To Woman's Murder In Palghar, Two Arrested

Petty Quarrel Leads To Woman's Murder In Palghar, Two Arrested

Rediff.com4 days ago

Two individuals have been arrested in Palghar, Maharashtra, for the murder of a 52-year-old woman. Initially suspected as an accidental death, an autopsy revealed severe head trauma. Police investigations led to the arrest of Nilesh Dharmaji Chibhade and Ujawala Navsu Khutade, who allegedly bludgeoned the victim with a hammer after a minor quarrel.

How A Gas Geyser Leak Led To A Woman's Death In Kodagu

How A Gas Geyser Leak Led To A Woman's Death In Kodagu

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

A 27-year-old woman from Bengaluru, Vinutha, died during a weekend trip to Kodagu due to a suspected carbon monoxide leak from a gas geyser at a homestay. Police have registered a case of unnatural death, with the post-mortem report indicating suffocation and poor bathroom ventilation as contributing factors.

Family Protests Woman's Death, Demands Fresh Autopsy At AIIMS Delhi

Family Protests Woman's Death, Demands Fresh Autopsy At AIIMS Delhi

Rediff.com18 May 2026

The family of a 33-year-old woman, Twisha Sharma, who was found dead in Bhopal, staged a protest demanding a fresh post-mortem examination at AIIMS Delhi, alleging dowry harassment and murder against her husband and mother-in-law.

Latur Man Confesses To Woman's Murder After Stabbing

Latur Man Confesses To Woman's Murder After Stabbing

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

A man in Latur, Maharashtra, allegedly stabbed a woman to death with a screwdriver following a dispute. He later surrendered to the police and confessed to the crime. The accused has been arrested, and an investigation is underway.

Young Woman's Death in Old Delhi Sparks Investigation

Young Woman's Death in Old Delhi Sparks Investigation

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A 23-year-old woman was found dead under suspicious circumstances near a hotel in old Delhi, prompting a police investigation into the cause of death.

Gurugram Woman's Death Sparks Poisoning Allegations Against Husband

Gurugram Woman's Death Sparks Poisoning Allegations Against Husband

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

A 23-year-old woman in Gurugram died under suspicious circumstances, with her family accusing her husband of injecting her with a toxin. Police have registered a dowry murder case and are investigating the matter.

Court Orders Murder Case In Newlywed Couple's Death

Court Orders Murder Case In Newlywed Couple's Death

Rediff.com3 days ago

A court in Sonbhadra, Uttar Pradesh, has ordered police to register a murder case against four individuals and investigate the deaths of a newly married couple whose decomposed bodies were discovered nearly three months ago. The order came after an application from the deceased man's father, citing alleged threats received by the couple before their deaths.

Jaisalmer Woman's Death Sparks Investigation Ahead of Wedding

Jaisalmer Woman's Death Sparks Investigation Ahead of Wedding

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

A 25-year-old woman was found dead at her residence in Jaisalmer, India, less than a month before her scheduled wedding. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.

Pregnant woman kicked by UP cops dies; 6 suspended

Pregnant woman kicked by UP cops dies; 6 suspended

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Six police personnel, including two sub-inspectors, have been suspended in Firozabad after allegedly kicking a pregnant woman during an arrest, leading to her death. The woman's family claims she was kicked in the abdomen while pleading for her husband's release. She later gave birth prematurely and died, while her newborn remains in critical condition. Villagers protested the police action.

Woman, Lover Booked For Husband's Murder In Pratapgarh

Woman, Lover Booked For Husband's Murder In Pratapgarh

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

A 45-year-old utensils vendor in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly bludgeoned to death by his wife and her suspected lover for opposing their relationship. Police have registered a murder case and are searching for the accused.

Mother Alleges Murder After Newlywed Woman Found Dead In Amethi

Mother Alleges Murder After Newlywed Woman Found Dead In Amethi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

A 23-year-old newlywed woman was found dead at her marital home in Amethi on Tuesday. Her mother has alleged that her daughter was murdered by her in-laws, claiming she was lured into marriage and subsequently killed. Police have sent the body for post-mortem and further action will be taken based on the report.

Meerut Court Hands Death To Couple In Bizarre Snake Murder Case

Meerut Court Hands Death To Couple In Bizarre Snake Murder Case

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

A court in Meerut has sentenced a woman and her lover to death for the murder of her husband. The duo attempted to disguise the murder as a snakebite by placing a live snake near the body, but a post-mortem revealed strangulation.

Police Investigate Discovery Of Woman's Body In Nagaon

Police Investigate Discovery Of Woman's Body In Nagaon

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

The body of an unidentified woman was discovered in a paddy field in Nagaon district, Assam. Local residents found the body, prompting a police investigation into her identity and the circumstances of her death.

Woman Dies, Husband Critical After Couple Consumes Poison In UP

Woman Dies, Husband Critical After Couple Consumes Poison In UP

Rediff.com5 days ago

A 28-year-old woman died and her 30-year-old husband is in critical condition after they allegedly consumed poison following a family dispute in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday. Police are investigating the incident, and the couple has a young child.

Kochi Woman Arrested For Allegedly Killing Husband Over Daughter's Harassment Claim

Kochi Woman Arrested For Allegedly Killing Husband Over Daughter's Harassment Claim

Rediff.com7 days ago

An Odisha-native woman has been taken into custody in Kochi for allegedly murdering her husband, Ajeeta Naik, and dumping his body near a railway track. The woman claims she attacked Naik after he allegedly attempted to sexually harass her 16-year-old daughter. Police are investigating the incident, including potential charges under the POCSO Act.

Police Probe Dowry Angle In Meerut Woman's Strangling

Police Probe Dowry Angle In Meerut Woman's Strangling

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

A 22-year-old woman, Muskan, was allegedly strangled to death in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Her husband, Adil, has been arrested, with police investigating a suspected dowry-related motive based on a complaint from the victim's mother.

Turkmenistan Woman's Death in India: Police Confirm Identity

Turkmenistan Woman's Death in India: Police Confirm Identity

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Police in Meerut have confirmed that a woman found dead last month is a citizen of Turkmenistan, following initial misidentification. The investigation into her death continues, with several arrests made.

Husband Stabs Wife To Death In Delhi Over Family Dispute

Husband Stabs Wife To Death In Delhi Over Family Dispute

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

A 32-year-old woman, Ruby, was allegedly stabbed to death by her husband, Vikas, in their rented house in northwest Delhi's Nihal Vihar following a family dispute. The accused fled the scene, and police have registered a murder case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, with investigations underway to apprehend him.

Insufficient Evidence Leads To Acquittal In Bahraich Poisoning Death

Insufficient Evidence Leads To Acquittal In Bahraich Poisoning Death

Rediff.com7 days ago

A local court in Bahraich has acquitted Ankita Jaiswal and Dilip Kumar Patel in a 2021 poisoning case that led to the death of a two-year-old and illness of four others. The court found circumstantial evidence insufficient. Ankita had been jailed since August 2021 and received free legal aid.

Chhattisgarh Horror: Mother, Son Hacked To Death; Daughter Injured

Chhattisgarh Horror: Mother, Son Hacked To Death; Daughter Injured

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

A 45-year-old woman and her 21-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death, and her 19-year-old daughter critically injured, by an unidentified attacker in Chauthana village, Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh. Police are investigating the motive and searching for the accused.

Nearly Two Decades Later, Palwal Police Nab Dowry Death Absconders

Nearly Two Decades Later, Palwal Police Nab Dowry Death Absconders

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Palwal police have arrested three proclaimed offenders, including a woman, who had been absconding for nearly 18 years in connection with a 2008 dowry death case. The accused were declared proclaimed offenders in January 2010 and were produced in court on Wednesday.

Snakebite cover-up fails: Wife, lover get death penalty for man's murder

Snakebite cover-up fails: Wife, lover get death penalty for man's murder

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

A Meerut court has sentenced a woman and her lover to death for strangling her husband and staging his death as a snakebite. The elaborate plot involved placing a live snake next to the victim's body to mislead investigators. This is the second death penalty awarded by a Meerut court this week for a murder case.

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.

Dowry Death Case: Delhi Woman's Frantic Calls Before Death

Dowry Death Case: Delhi Woman's Frantic Calls Before Death

Rediff.com21 May 2026

A 25-year-old woman's family alleges dowry harassment and foul play after she died from a fall in Delhi. Her final calls for help haunt them as police investigate.