Monday, October 27, 2025

Crime-Justice

UPSC aspirant murdered in Delhi; woman among 3 held as police unravel chilling plot

NEW DELHI: In a chilling case, Delhi Police have cracked the brutal murder of a 32-year-old UPSC aspirant whose charred body was found in a Gandhi Vihar flat earlier this month, an official said, adding that three persons -- including a 21-year-old forensic science student -- have been arrested for allegedly strangling the victim, setting his body on fire and staging the scene as an accidental blaze to destroy evidence.

Burglary Reported at Regency Town Residence in Phagwara; One Suspect Identified

PHAGWARAA case of burglary was reported in the early hours of Saturday morning at a private residence in Regency Town, Phagwara. According to official police records, the complaint was lodged by Atul Jalota, a resident of Regency Town.

Minor Girl Reported Missing from Kapurthala; Family Alleges Local Youth’s Involvement

PHAGWARAA 16-year-old girl has reportedly gone missing from her home in Kapurthala . Her family has lodged a formal complaint with the local police, expressing suspicion that a neighbourhood youth may have been involved in her disappearance.

Fugitive gangster Lakhvinder Kumar deported from US, arrested at Delhi airport

NEW DELHI: In a major success for law enforcement agencies, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), in coordination with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has secured the return of wanted fugitive Lakhvinder Kumar from the United States, the CBI said on Saturday. 

Youth Dies in Police Custody in Sultanpur Lodhi; Family Alleges Custodial Torture, Demands Probe

PHAGWARA: A tense atmosphere prevailed in Sultanpur Lodhi on Saturday after a 25-year-old youth allegedly died under mysterious circumstances while in police custody. The incident has sparked outrage among locals, with the family accusing the police of custodial torture and demanding a thorough investigation.

Canada wide warrants issued against Punjab-origin man Manpreet Singh wanted in Brampton for murder of a young girl

TORONTO: A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for 27-year-old Manpreet Singh, a Punjabi-origin man accused of killing Amanpreet Saini, 27, of North York. Saini’s body was discovered earlier this week at Charles Daley Park in Lincoln, Ontario, with multiple traumatic injuries. 

Key operative of terror module held with two IEDs, one pistol in Amritsar

 AMRITSARIn a major breakthrough amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) Amritsar has apprehended an operative of a terror network and recovered two Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), weighing around 2.5 kg each, packed with high-grade RDX and equipped with timers for detonation, and one sophisticated .30 bore pistol along with ammunition from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Saturday.

Delhi court defers hearing on ED's plea seeking seizure of arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari's assets till Nov 22

NEW DELHI: A Special PMLA Court in Delhi on Saturday put off till November 22 the hearing on the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) application requesting provisional confiscation of properties directly linked to UK-based arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari.

Man arrested after molesting Australian female cricket players in Indore for world cup

INDORE: In a disturbing incident that has spotlighted women's safety concerns in Indore, Madhya Pradesh Police arrested 28-year-old Aqeel, a resident of Azad Nagar, for allegedly molesting two Australian women cricketers in Indore, who were lodging in a prominent hotel for the ICC Women's World Cup.

Sabarimala heist: SIT recovers part of gold sold to jewellery dealer

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In a major breakthrough in the Sabarimala gold theft case, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has recovered a substantial quantity of the stolen gold from a jewellery outlet in Bellari, Karnataka.

Police arrest accused Prashant Bankar in Maharashtra doctor's suicide case

NEW DELHI: Police in Maharashtra’s Satara district arrested one accused on Saturday in connection with the death of a female doctor who allegedly committed suicide after being repeatedly raped by a police officer and being pressurised by an MP to falsify medical reports of accused in cases.

Four criminals, including Kanishk Pahadia, injured in separate encounters with Delhi Police

NEW DELHI: Three criminals and a head constable were injured during an exchange of fire between Delhi Police and a group of wanted offenders in the Nangloi area early on Saturday.

SI raped me, MP pressured me to falsify medical reports of accused in police cases, says Maha doctor in 4-page suicide note

MAHARASHTRA: A 26-year-old female doctor who allegedly committed suicide in Maharashtra’s Satara district, left behind a detailed four page suicide note apart from the inked note on the palm of her hand, stating that a police officer raped her four times and exerted pressure on her to issue fake fitness certificates of accused in police cases. It has now emerged in her note that she was allegedly under pressure not only from police officials but even from a Member of Parliament (MP) and his personal assistants.

US sanctions Colombian President amid worsening bilateral relations

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro amid deteriorating bilateral relations, accusing Petro of allowing drug cartels to "flourish", according to a statement from the US Department of the Treasury.

Inside Canada’s violent underworld: Gang wars, ISI links are fuelling transnational violence

NEW DELHI: The shooting of Punjabi singer Teji Kahlon in Canada signals the rise of gang wars in the country. Over the last couple of years, multiple incidents such as the shooting have been reported, indicating that these wars have become a nightmare for the security officials in Canada.

Man sentenced to life for raping minor girl in J&K’s Anantnag

SRINAGAR: The principal district and sessions judge in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Friday sentenced a man to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of raping his minor daughter.

Delhi Police nab kingpin of inter-state drug syndicate operating from Thailand

NEW DELHI: In a major breakthrough against narcotics trafficking, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested the kingpin of an inter-state drug syndicate that smuggled hybrid ganja (marijuana) into India from abroad, the police said on Friday.

Private bus operators flouting rules will face strict action, warns Telangana Transport Minister

HYDERABAD: After the bus fire accident in Andhra Pradesh killed 19 people, Telangana Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar warned private bus operators that strict action will be taken against them if they violate transport rules.

14-year-old boy detained in Bengal’s Kolaghat for raping 5-year-old girl

KOLKATA: The police, on early Friday morning, detained a 14-year-old boy on charges of raping a five-year-old girl at Kolaghat in East Midnapore district in West Bengal.

ISIS-inspired module busted in Delhi, two operatives trained in ‘fidayeen attack’ nabbed

NEW DELHI: In a major operation, the Delhi Police Special Cell busted an Islamic State (ISIS)-inspired terror module on Friday and nabbed two operatives who were allegedly planning to conduct an IED blast in the national capital.

Cross border narcotics smuggling module busted in Amritsar, drug kingpin held with 5 kg heroin

AMRITSAR: In an intelligence based operation amidst the ongoing anti-drugs Yudh Nashian Virudh campaign launched on the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Amritsar Commissionerate Police has busted a cross-border narcotics smuggling module with the arrest of a drug kingpin and recovered 5.025 kg Heroin from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday.

Bihar polls: Delhi Police eliminates ‘sigma gang’; kingpin carried reward of Rs 25,000

NEW DELHI: Hours after executing one of the biggest crackdowns on the inter-state crime, the Delhi Police made some startling disclosures about the Bihar gangsters’ intention and motive to disrupt the upcoming Assembly elections and also how the four criminals found a ‘safe haven’ in the capital.

Asked to convert for marriage, Bengaluru girl lodges police complaint against lover

BENGALURU: A girl on Thursday filed a police complaint against her lover and his family, who allegedly forced her to convert to Islam for marriage.

SC warns of action against untruthful witnesses in criminal trials

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has issued a stern warning to witnesses attempting to mislead trial proceedings in a criminal case, directing that any such conduct be dealt with strictly by the trial court.

Odisha Law Minister welcomes CBI probe into SI recruitment scam

BHUBANESWAR: Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Thursday welcomed the State Government’s decision to order a CBI investigation into the multi-crore police Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment scam, terming it a major step towards ensuring transparency and accountability in the recruitment process.

Youth held for 'sexual assault' on minor in state-run hospital in Kolkata

KOLKATA: A youth has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a minor girl within the premises of state-run S.S.K.M Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, police said on Thursday.

West Bengal: Minor 'raped' in state-run hospital, accused arrested

KOLKATA: A youth has been arrested on charges of sexually assaulting a minor girl within the premises of state-run S.S.K.M Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, police said on Thursday.

Haryana IPS officer suicide case: Union Minister Khattar meets Puran Kumar's family

CHANDIGARH: Union Minister and former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday met the family members of IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar, who died by suicide earlier this month. Additional Director General of Police Puran Kumar had accused senior officers of the police department of caste-based discrimination and blamed them for being the reason behind him taking the extreme step.

Post-mortem report of ex-Punjab DGP's son reveals syringe mark near elbow; SIT intensifies probe

PANCHKULA: The post-mortem report of Aqil Akhtar, son of former Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Mohammad Mustafa and former minister Razia Sultana, has revealed a fresh syringe mark on his right arm, deepening the mystery surrounding his death.

Three arrested for attack on 'gaurakshak' near Hyderabad

HYDERABAD: Police have arrested three accused in connection with the attack on a "gaurakshak" on the outskirts of Hyderabad.

Man, arrested for rape attempt on minor, commits 'suicide' in Andhra Pradesh

AMARAVATI: In a dramatic twist to the case related to a "sexual assault" on a minor girl in Andhra Pradesh's Kakinada district, the accused, Narayan Rao, allegedly committed suicide by jumping into a lake while he was being taken to court by police.

Haryana DGP doing late night patrolling, workouts to stay tough against criminals

CHANDIGARH: Firmly believing in decentralisation of authority to promote community policing, Haryana Director General of Police O. P. Singh is doing late-night patrolling to assess police operational efficiency, besides workouts in a gym even at night to stay tough against criminals.

Driver arrested for kidnapping, murder of employer's 5-year-old son in Delhi's Narela

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police on Thursday said it has arrested a man accused of kidnapping and murdering a five-year-old boy in the Narela area, in what appears to be a revenge killing.

Blast on railway track in Assam’s Kokrajhar, train services disrupted

GUWAHATI: Train services were thrown out of gear after a powerful explosion ripped through a section of railway track between Kokrajhar and Salakati stations in Assam’s Kokrajhar district, officials said on Thursday.

37 arrested in Greece over EU farm subsidy fraud

ATHENS: The Greek police have arrested 37 people in a nationwide operation targeting a criminal network accused of defrauding the European Union's (EU) agricultural subsidy system, authorities said.

Sabarimala gold scam case: Ex-official Murari Babu detained by SIT

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Former Sabarimala Administrative Officer Murari Babu has been taken into custody by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in connection with the Sabarimala gold misappropriation case.

Delhi HC records settlement between Mars, Cadbury over ‘Celebrations’ trademark dispute

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court recorded a settlement between Mars Incorporated and Cadbury (India) Ltd over the use of the mark ‘CELEBRATIONS’, bringing an end to a nearly 25-year-old trademark dispute between the two confectionery giants.

Bengaluru: Rape complaint lodged against police Inspector

BENGALURU: A 36-year-old woman has filed a rape complaint against D.J. Halli Police Inspector H.B. Sunil on Wednesday with Karnataka DGP and IGP M.A. Saleem, seeking legal action against him. The woman, belonging to a minority community, has alleged that Inspector Sunil committed the crime after promising to marry her.

Fourth arrest made in assault on junior woman doctor in Howrah

KOLKATA: One more arrest was made by the police on Wednesday in connection with the assault on a female junior doctor attached to the Uluberia Sarat Chandra Chatterjee Medical College and Hospital at Uluberia in Kolkata-adjacent Howrah district on Monday evening.

Sabarimala gold scam: Rajeev Chandrasekhar writes to Amit Shah seeking central agency probe

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the president of the Kerala unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party, has written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah demanding a probe by Central agencies into the alleged gold scam linked to Sabarimala.

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