Crime

Lakhimpur Kheri case: SIT files 5,000-page chargesheet; MoS' son named prime accused [details]

A total of 13 persons are accused in the case, including Ashish Mishra and former Union Minister Akhilesh Das's nephew Ankit Das. All of them are under arrest and lodged in the Lakhimpur Kheri jail.

Jan 3, 2022

Two Nigerians held for hacking WhatsApp of Transport Ministry official [details]

The raid was conducted at the traced location. The accused were arrested under sections 170, 420, and 511 of the Indian Penal Code.

Jan 2, 2022

Most wanted gangster Ayub Khan returning after NYE celebration arrested by Bihar STF [details]

Ayub Khan and his younger brother Rai are the most wanted gangsters of Siwan. They have been running infamous Khan brothers gang and are involved in land grab on a large scale.

Jan 2, 2022

After 'Sulli Deal', now 'Bulli Bai' targets Muslim women; user blocked after backlash [details]

After a woman journalist filed a complaint with the Delhi Police over webpage "Bulli Bai" aimed at demeaning Muslim women, Union Minister for Communications, Ashwini Vaishnaw said that hosting platform Github blocked the user behind the app.

Jan 2, 2022

Source of Rs 500 Cr worth Emerald Shivalingam seized from bank locker, TN police begin probe

An emerald Sivalingam idol had gone missing from the Adi Sankara Janmabhoomi in Aluva, Kerala in 2009. Police are investigating whether the idol that was recovered from the bank locker has any connection with the one stolen from Aluva.

Jan 1, 2022

K'taka shocker: Stepfather, daughter get rich lady killed, here's why

The murder was plotted as the accused was going through a financial crunch and would not be able to lead a luxurious life after divorcing the victim.

Dec 31, 2021

Hizbul Mujahideen narco-terror case: NIA files third chargesheet [details]

Pakistan-based terrorists were smuggling drugs under the grab of importing Rock Salt granules through the Attari border to fund terror groups of Kashmir

Dec 29, 2021

Bengaluru police nab 3 Nigerians, seize drugs worth Rs 80 lakh

The drugs were smuggled to be sold to elite customers during new year celebrations. 400 grams of MDMA, 40 grams of cocaine, 400 grams of hashish, hidden in 5 soap boxes were seized.

Dec 29, 2021

Sperm Whale vomit worth Rs 4 crore seized in Bengaluru, 3 held

The ambergris was brought from Tamil Nadu to Bengaluru for 'easy money'. Vigilance has upscaled for the new year.

Dec 25, 2021

Two dead, many injured in alleged suicide attack in Ludhiana court; NIA reaches spot [details]

Two teams from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) have been dispatched and will be looking into the blast.

Dec 23, 2021

Notorious gangster from Haryana held after exchange of fire in Delhi

The gangster is identified as Sidharth. The accused opened fire to resist arrest but was shot in the right thigh soon after.

Dec 23, 2021

Twins, mother killed as truck driver hits several vehicles near Hassan

Three of the four riders succumbed to their injuries after a speeding truck hit their bike. The driver was intoxicated and was arrested by the police.

Dec 20, 2021

Self-styled godman arrested for raping woman with wife's help; blackmailed using photos [details]

The wife of the accused helped him commit the crime when the victim was 16 years old. Compromising pictures of the victim were taken.

Dec 19, 2021

Cong MLA's shocking remark, apology: But rape is no laughing matter, It's high time people get it

Revolting rape jokes or comments followed by outrage and apology are, unfortunately, nothing new in India. Several leaders cutting across party lines and affiliations have made the disgusting rape comments before

Dec 17, 2021

Mentally ill man bites flesh off girl's cheek; Child rushed to hospital, to undergo plastic surgery

A mentally unsound man from Khajua Jageer village attacked a 2-year-old girl by biting the flesh off her cheek. The victim was rushed to the hospital by her father where she would be undergoing plastic surgery.

Dec 17, 2021