Friday, October 10, 2025

Crime-Justice

Punjab court dismisses bail plea of absconding AAP legislator booked for rape

CHANDIGARHA trial court in Punjab's Patiala, on Thursday, dismissed the anticipatory bail plea, second consecutive time, of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator Harmeet Pathanmajra, who has been on the run after being booked in a rape case on September 2. 

Man accused in POCSO case jumps to death from 5th floor of Bengaluru court

BENGALURU: A shocking incident of a man accused in a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, jumping from the fifth floor of a Bengaluru court on Thursday and dying, was reported from the City Civil Court premises.

Infiltration bid foiled in Bengal's Murshidabad district; six Bangladeshis arrested

KOLKATA: Six Bangladeshis were arrested from two separate locations in Domkal subdivision of Murshidabad district early on Thursday morning. Murshidabad police arrested them from Bhatshala area under Domkal police station and Harudanga border area under Raninagar police station.

SC ‘shocked’ by decade-long delay in criminal trials in Maharashtra

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has expressed shock at the status of criminal trials in Maharashtra, having found that hundreds of cases have been pending for framing of charges for over a decade -- some dating back as far as 2006.

Two kg gold worth Rs 2 crore seized from Howrah-Kalka Mail at Gaya junction

PATNA: In a major breakthrough, the Railway Police in Gaya seized two kilograms of smuggled gold worth approximately Rs 2 crore from a passenger aboard the Howrah-Kalka Mail on Thursday.

Petition in Calcutta HC seeks NIA probe into attack on BJP MP, MLA

KOLKATA: A petition was filed in the Calcutta High Court on Thursday, seeking a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe into the attack on BJP Lok Sabha member Khagen Murmu and the party’s Chief Whip in the West Bengal Assembly, Shankar Ghosh.

Bomb threat at TVK chief Vijay’s house declared hoax; probe launched into caller’s identity

CHENNAI: Weeks after the tragic Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives during a party event, a bomb threat was received at the residence of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief and actor C. Joseph Vijay on Thursday. However, after hours of search, police have confirmed that the threat was a hoax and have begun an investigation to trace the caller.

Bihar arms smuggling case: NIA recovers more weapons in raids, seizes cash

NEW DELHI: Expanding the ambit of investigation into the 2024 Bihar arms smuggling case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out extensive searches at the residence of an accused named Sandeep Kumar Sinha and recovered a slew of weapons ranging from live cartridges, guns and cash, besides a list of incriminating materials.

Police say Kanpur scooter explosion triggered by firecrackers

KANPUR: The explosion that rocked Kanpur's Mishri Bazar area was caused by firecrackers, and a few people have been detained in connection with the incident, police said on Thursday.

Revenue Patwaris and Land mafia nexus causing huge loss to Punjab

PHAGWARARevenue patwaris and land mafia nexus is causing huge financial losses to the State by registering sale deeds below collector rates. 

ED introduces QR code system to combat fake summons, digital arrest scams

NEW DELHI: In a bid to protect citizens from rising cyber frauds, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has rolled out a new verification mechanism for its summons, featuring QR codes and unique passcodes.

Three men charged after alleged organized crime assassination intercepted by Sydney police

SYDNEY: Three men have been charged after Sydney police intercepted an alleged organized crime assassination attempt in the city's southwest, police said on Wednesday.

Man commits suicide after killing wife, minor son in Bengal’s Murshidabad

KOLKATA: In a shocking incident, a man committed suicide by hanging himself after killing his wife and minor son at Beldanga in Murshidabad district of West Bengal, police said on Wednesday.

Zubeen Garg death case: Assam Police officer and late singer's cousin arrested

GUWAHATI: The Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the death of Assam's singer and composer Zubeen Garg, on Wednesday arrested Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sandipan Garg in connection with the case.

Haryana IPS officer's death: Day before committing suicide, Puran Kumar was booked on bribery charges

CHANDIGARH: A day before Haryana’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) Y. Puran Kumar, an IPS officer from the 2001 batch, was found dead with a gunshot wound at his residence in Chandigarh, it is learnt on Wednesday that he was booked by the police on allegations of bribery.

West Bengal: No arrests yet in attack on BJP MP Khagen Murmu

KOLKATA: No arrests have been made so far in connection with the attack on BJP MP Khagen Murmu in Nagrakata of West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district.

Gangster Injured in Police Encounter Near Banga During Weapon Recovery

ED cracks down on Rs 30 crore marriage scheme scam in MP

BHOPAL: In a major crackdown on financial fraud, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Bhopal, conducted search operations on October 3 across seven locations in Bhopal, Vidisha, Katni, and Chhatarpur districts.

Rs 42 lakh digital arrest fraud: Delhi cyber cell nabs three fraudsters for duping elderly

NEW DELHI: In a major crackdown on the cyber fraudsters, the Cyber cell of Delhi Police Crime Branch apprehended three accused for cheating an elderly citizen, also a retired government employee, of Rs 42 lakh on Tuesday, said an official.

'Sabarimala gold stolen, sold for crores', Kerala LoP Satheesan seeks answers from Vijayan govt

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Kerala Assembly, V.D. Satheesan, on Tuesday said the gold of the famed Sabarimala temple’s Dwarapalaka plates was sold for crores of rupees with the approval of the Devaswom Board and the government.

Drugs valued at Rs 70 crore seized in Tripura; four held

AGARTALA: In one of the major drug hauls, the Assam Rifles, in close coordination with the Customs officials, seized contraband valued at Rs 70 crore in Tripura and arrested four drug peddlers, officials said on Tuesday.

'Raebareli lynching a stain on nation': Congress questions 'collective morality'

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday strongly condemned the "brutal lynching" of a Dalit youth in Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli, calling it a "stain" on the nation and a "profound question mark on the collective morality" of Indian society.

Hyderabad Police Commissioner warns against mobile phone use while driving

HYDERABAD: Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar on Tuesday warned that strict action will be taken against those using mobile phones while driving.

BJP leader shot dead by bike-borne men in Odisha's Ganjam

BHUBANESWAR: Senior lawyer and BJP leader Pitabas Panda was shot dead by unknown bike-borne assailants near his residence in Berhampur city of Odisha's Ganjam district.

Nepali gangster Bhim Jora, wanted in multiple cases, killed in Delhi encounter

NEW DELHI: A wanted Nepali gangster, Bhim Mahabahadur Jora, was shot dead in a police encounter at Astha Kunj Park near New Delhi's Nehru Place, officials said on Tuesday.

Delhi Police nab 10 transgender Bangladeshi illegal immigrants

NEW DELHI: Ten transgender Bangladeshi nationals, residing illegally in Delhi, have been apprehended by the Delhi Police in three separate operations, officials said on Tuesday.

Social media posts celebrating release not enough to cancel bail: Delhi HC

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court has rejected a petition seeking cancellation of bail granted to an accused, observing that social media posts celebrating the release on bail and the mere presence of co-accused near the petitioner’s residence do not justify revoking of bail without clear evidence of intimidation.

Odisha: Social media under scrutiny amid Cuttack curfew, advisory issued

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha Police on Monday issued an advisory asking people to refrain from posting or sharing unverified, false and provocative messages on their social media posts.

NIA charge sheets 22nd accused in Lawrence Bishnoi gang-Babbar Khalsa nexus case

NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has charge sheeted one more accused - the 22nd so far - in the 2022 Lawrence Bishnoi gang and Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) terror-gangster nexus case, an official said on Monday.

Four militants, two extortionists held in Manipur; drugs worth Rs 6 crore seized

IMPHAL: The security forces in Manipur have arrested four militants belonging to two different banned outfits, two extortionists, and two drug peddlers, and recovered drugs worth Rs 6 crore during the past 24 hours, officials said on Monday.

Five cops suspended, 5 accused arrested: UP Police on Dalit youth’s lynching in Raebareli

LUCKNOW: As the lynching of Dalit youth in Raebareli snowballs into a major political controversy, the city’s top cop on Monday informed that five accused have been rounded up and more miscreants are under the scanner and will soon be behind bars, after ascertaining their role in the crime.

Collapse of law and order: Oppn hits out at Yogi govt over Raebareli mob lynching

RAEBARELI: The Opposition on Monday launched a fierce attack on the Uttar Pradesh government over alleged lynching of a Dalit youth in Raebareli on October 2, alleging a complete breakdown of law and order in the state.

Three Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband

RAIPUR: Three Maoists carrying a collective bounty of Rs 3 lakh surrendered to security forces in Gariaband district of Chhattisgarh. The surrender marks a major success for the anti-Naxal operations in the region, which has long been affected by left-wing extremism.

Dalit man lynched to death in Raebareli; family demands death penalty

RAEBARELI: A Dalit man was brutally lynched in Uttar Pradesh's Raebareli after being mistaken for a thief, sparking outrage and political uproar across the state. Police have arrested five people in connection with the incident so far.

2 dead, 12 injured in US Alabama shooting

NEW YORK: Two people were killed, and 12 others injured as rival gunmen shot at each other in a crowded downtown district in Montgomery, the capital city of the US southeastern state of Alabama, local media reported.

Cuttack violence: Police enforce curfew in sensitive areas

BHUBANESWAR: In the wake of fresh violence in Cuttack during a bike rally organised by the Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Sunday evening (October 5) over the attack on a Durga Puja immersion procession, the authorities imposed a curfew in several sensitive areas of the city for the next 36 hours, said officials on Monday.

Amritsar gangster arrested for extortion, criminal intimidation

PHAGWARA: The Shahkot police have arrested a gangster on charges of extortion, criminal intimidation, and rioting.

Two involved in cross border smuggling module held with 2.5 kg heroin, 5 pistols

AMRITSARIn an intelligence-led operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has busted a cross-border arms and narcotics smuggling module with links to Pakistan with arrest of its two operatives and recovered 2.5 kg heroin and five sophisticated pistols from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Sunday. 

AAP Leader Naresh Balyan, Kapil Sangwan’s Brother Among Nine Booked Under MCOCA in Delhi Crackdown against gangsters

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police has invoked the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against nine associates of the notorious Kapil Sangwan alias Nandu gang, including Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Naresh Balyan and the gangster’s brother, officials confirmed on Wednesday.

Karnataka: Minor killed over her elopement plans, mother arrested

UDUPI: In a shocking incident, a woman allegedly killed her daughter, who was reportedly planning to elope with her boyfriend in Karnataka's Udupi district.

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