Crime

Maharashtra’s Maoist‑belt court grapples with 31 UAPA cases and long jail terms

The district court in Maharashtra’s Maoist‑affected belt is handling 31 pending UAPA cases, many of which have resulted in years of imprisonment for the accused.

20 Sep 2026

IIT Bombay student's mother alleges son died after police torture, case filed

The mother of an IIT Bombay student claims her son was killed following police torture, prompting authorities to register a case.

20 Sep 2026

Three family members found dead in Garhi Maliyan, Ajmer in alleged joint suicide

Police in Ajmer’s Adarsh Nagar area are probing the deaths of a mother, father and their daughter, who were declared dead at JLN Hospital after a suspected joint suicide.

20 Sep 2026

SSB confiscates over 325 kg of cannabis in Arunachal Pradesh, arrests suspect

The Sashastra Seema Bal seized more than 325 kilograms of cannabis in Arunachal Pradesh and took one individual into custody.

20 Sep 2026

New Revelations in Ketan Murder Case: Accused Sought Escape Tips from ChatGPT

Investigators have uncovered fresh details in the Ketan murder case, including a suspect's claim of being Sia's close friend and the use of ChatGPT to explore ways to evade police.

20 Sep 2026

Niba Hospital in Arunachal condemns on‑site violence, demands probe

Niba Hospital in Arunachal Pradesh has publicly condemned an incident of violence on its premises and is seeking an official investigation.

20 Sep 2026

KCP (PWG) member's stepdaughter arrested in Imphal over alleged hand grenade plot

Police in Imphal detained the stepdaughter of a KCP (PWG) member on suspicion of involvement in a hand‑grenade conspiracy.

20 Sep 2026

Former Manipur CM Biren Singh warns drug trafficking in Northeast poses national threat

Ex‑Manipur chief minister Biren Singh said drug trafficking in the Northeast is a national security threat, urging stronger action from authorities.

20 Sep 2026

Chargesheet in Ketan Agarwal Murder Lists 85 Witnesses, 3 Identify Suspect Siya

A police chargesheet in the Ketan Agarwal murder case lists 85 witnesses, three of whom claim to have seen suspect Siya committing the crime.

20 Sep 2026

Crime Branch Takes Over IIT‑Bombay Suicide Probe After Parents Decline to Retrieve Body

The Maharashtra Crime Branch has assumed responsibility for investigating the suicide of a student at IIT Bombay after the boy’s parents refused to collect his body.

20 Sep 2026

Man Detained for Brandishing Liquor Bottle, Eggs and Tomatoes at Punjab CM’s Cavalcade

A protester identified as Bittu was taken into custody after he waved a liquor bottle, eggs and tomatoes at the Punjab Chief Minister’s convoy. Police intervened without any reported injuries.

20 Sep 2026

ED Searches Seven Sites in Jharkhand, Odisha Over Alleged JSCB Saraikela Fraud

The Enforcement Directorate carried out searches at seven locations in Jharkhand and Odisha as part of an investigation into alleged fraud at the Saraikela branch of JSCB. The agency is examining possible financial irregularities at the cooperative bank.

20 Sep 2026