Crime

U.S. Citizen Matthew VanDyke Arrested in India Over Alleged Training of Myanmar Rebels

Indian authorities have detained U.S. national Matthew VanDyke on suspicion of providing military training to rebel groups in Myanmar, according to the Jamestown Foundation.

25 Sep 2026

Kanpur Millionaire's Son Says Father Had Loose Character, Citing Murder Motive

The son of a wealthy Kanpur businessman claimed his father was of loose character while discussing a murder motive linked to the family.

25 Sep 2026

Five Suspects Arrested in Murder of Wrestler in Sant Kabir Nagar, UP

Police in Uttar Pradesh’s Sant Kabir Nagar district have taken five individuals into custody in connection with the killing of a local wrestler.

25 Sep 2026

Three Suspects Arrested in Laxmeshwar Murder Case, Karnataka Police Say

Karnataka police have taken three individuals into custody in connection with a murder that occurred in Laxmeshwar.

25 Sep 2026

Ganesh Mandal Donation Box Stolen, CCTV Footage Under Investigation in Nagpur

A donation box belonging to a Ganesh Mandal in Nagpur has gone missing, prompting police to examine CCTV recordings.

25 Sep 2026

Jaipur Man and Son Accused of Murder Cover‑up; Victim’s Body Recovered from Well

Police say a man and his son in Jaipur concealed a murder, with the victim’s body later found in a well.

25 Sep 2026

India Today Questions Why Women Bear the Brunt of Violence Against Them

India Today published an editorial examining why victims of gender‑based crimes often face additional hardships beyond the original offence.

25 Sep 2026

Chief Justice Surya Kant to Inaugurate India’s First Victim Rights Centre in Patna on Sept 26

Chief Justice Surya Kant will officially open the nation’s inaugural Victim Rights Centre in Patna on 26 September, marking a milestone in victim‑support infrastructure.

25 Sep 2026

Karnataka to set up SIT for Dharmasthala rape‑murder case

The Karnataka government announced the formation of a Special Investigation Team to probe the high‑profile rape‑murder case in Dharmasthala.

25 Sep 2026

Kanpur businessman accused of plotting father’s murder and framing wife

A businessman in Kanpur is alleged to have schemed to kill his father and later implicated his wife in the murder, according to The Indian Express.

25 Sep 2026

Advocate and woman clash at Karnataka High Court, cross-FIRs registered

An advocate and a woman were involved in a clash at the Karnataka High Court in Bengaluru, leading to the registration of cross-FIRs by both parties.

25 Sep 2026

Karnataka Constitutes SIT to Re‑investigate 2012 Sowjanya Rape‑Murder Case in Dharmasthala

The Karnataka government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to re‑examine the 2012 rape and murder of Sowjanya in Dharmasthala. The move aims to probe fresh leads in the long‑pending case.

25 Sep 2026