Crime

Supreme Court labels 45-year delay in Jharkhand double murder case a judicial failure

The Supreme Court criticised the prolonged 45-year pendency of a double murder case in Jharkhand, calling it a judicial failure.

26 Aug 2026

Gujarat ATS arrests Punjab man wanted in firing case in Palanpur

The Gujarat Anti‑Terrorism Squad detained a man from Punjab in Palanpur, who is wanted in connection with a firing incident.

26 Aug 2026

Gujarat High Court orders reunion of pregnant woman with live‑in partner after family separation

The Gujarat High Court intervened after a family separated a pregnant woman from her live‑in partner, directing that they be reunited.

26 Aug 2026

Indian Court Rules Direct Murder Evidence Not Required in Kidnapping Cases with Quick Body Recovery

A recent judgment clarified that Indian courts can convict in kidnapping‑related deaths without direct murder proof if the victim’s body is recovered promptly.

26 Aug 2026

Gujarat ATS arrests aide of Punjab politician Jaggu Bhagwanpuria in firing case

The Gujarat Anti‑Terrorism Squad has taken into custody an aide of Punjab leader Jaggu Bhagwanpuria in connection with a recent firing incident in Punjab.

26 Aug 2026

Mohali Youth Tests Positive for Drugs, NDPS Case Registered

A youth in Mohali tested positive in a drug screening, prompting authorities to file a case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act.

26 Aug 2026

Youth Fatally Shot by Friend’s Pistol in Kharar, Punjab

A young man died after being accidentally shot with a friend’s firearm in Kharar, Mohali district, prompting a police case.

26 Aug 2026

Police vow heightened vigilance for crowded festive season

The police force has announced intensified patrols and preventive measures to keep the upcoming festive period crime‑free.

26 Aug 2026

Two Sisters Hit by Speeding Dumper After Leaving School Bus in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, 7-Year-Old Dies

A speeding dumper collided with two sisters who had just gotten off a school bus in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, killing the younger, a seven‑year‑old girl.

26 Aug 2026

3-Year-Old Rape-Murder Near Bihar Border Sparks Death‑Penalty Debate in Nepal

A three‑year‑old child was brutally raped and killed near the Bihar‑border in Nepal, prompting renewed calls for reinstating the death penalty for such crimes.

26 Aug 2026

Violent Bihar Protest: Barricades Breached, Police Deploy Water Cannons

Protesters in Bihar broke through barricades and clashed with police, prompting the use of water cannons to disperse the crowd.

26 Aug 2026

Police Injured, 25 Students Detained as Protests Escalate in Bihar

Clashes during a protest in Bihar left two police officers injured and resulted in the detention of 25 students, authorities said.

26 Aug 2026