Crime & Court Desk

All six crew members aboard a U.S. military refuelling aircraft that crashed in Iraq have been confirmed dead, according to the United States Central Command (CENTCOM). The aircraft, a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker used for aerial refuelling missions, went down in western Iraq during ongoing military operations in the region. Officials said the crash occurred on March 12, 2026, during a combat mission connected to operations against Iran-linked targets in the region. Initially,

At least seven inmates have died and 92 others have been infected in an outbreak of the Herpes Simplex Virus at the Jalpaiguri Central Correctional Home, raising serious concerns about overcrowding and healthcare conditions inside the prison. According to officials, the infections were recorded over several months between August 20, 2025 and March 9, 2026. During this period, dozens of inmates began showing symptoms such as painful skin lesions, fever and weakness, prompting

A court has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment after finding him guilty of raping a minor girl, in a case that shocked the local community and highlighted the importance of strict enforcement of child protection laws. According to court records, the incident took place when the accused lured the minor girl and sexually assaulted her. The crime came to light after the victim informed her family about the incident, following which a complaint was lodged with t

A former player of Arsenal F.C. is set to deny allegations of rape and sexual assault when the case proceeds in court, according to statements made during a recent hearing. The development marks the latest stage in a high-profile legal case involving the ex-Premier League footballer. During the preliminary hearing, prosecutors informed the court that the former footballer intends to plead not guilty to the charges against him. The accusations relate to multiple alleged incide

Chennai : Police in Tamil Nadu have arrested two individuals in connection with a series of house burglaries and recovered stolen property worth about ₹34 lakh, officials said. According to investigators, the accused were involved in multiple residential thefts across different localities, targeting houses that were locked or where residents were away for extended periods. The suspects allegedly broke into the homes and stole valuables such as gold jewellery, cash, and electr

Chennai:  In a significant observation on the rights of women in modern relationships, the Madras High Court  has stated that women who are in long-term live-in relationships can, under certain circumstances, be treated as having the status of a “wife”  in the eyes of the law. The court made the remark while hearing a case related to a dispute arising from a live-in relationship. The judge emphasised that the law must protect women who enter such relationships in good faith,

New Delhi:  The Enforcement Directorate  has arrested two chartered accountants in connection with a massive ₹641 crore cyber fraud and money laundering case , officials said. The arrests were carried out on February 28, 2026 , under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002 . According to the probe agency, the two accused were taken into custody after they surrendered before a special court , following several failed attempts to obtain anticipatory ba

A 39-year-old officer of the Indian Air Force was found dead at his residence in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, in what authorities suspect to be a case of suicide. The deceased officer has been identified as Vipul Yadav, who held the rank of Wing Commander. According to officials, Vipul Yadav was posted in duties related to anti-insurgency operations targeting Maoist groups in the region. His responsibilities were linked to coordinating and supporting security efforts against the lon

Police in Belagavi, Karnataka, have uncovered a large cyber fraud network involving nearly 2,900 mule bank accounts that were allegedly used to channel money obtained through online scams. Investigators say cybercriminals have been targeting unemployed youth and women, persuading them to open new bank accounts or share access to their existing ones in return for a small commission. According to officials, the accounts were used by fraudsters to transfer and withdraw funds col

Coimbatore : In a heartening act of humanity amid a disturbing crime, residents of Brindhavan Nagar in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, came forward to help a 20-year-old survivor of an alleged gang rape by offering her shelter and assistance until she could contact her family and the authorities. According to B. Jisha, the Special Public Prosecutor handling the case, the young woman reached the residential locality after the traumatic incident. Noticing that she was distressed and in

Ranchi : A shocking incident of alleged witchcraft-related violence has been reported from Jharkhand, where a woman was brutally hacked to death by two men who suspected her of practising witchcraft, police said. The incident occurred on Wednesday in Baghima Ambatoli village under the jurisdiction of Palkot Police Station. According to police officials, the attackers targeted the woman after accusing her of being involved in witchcraft activities. Preliminary investigations r

Beaumont, Texas: Four members of a Houston-based criminal street gang have been found guilty for their roles in a conspiracy involving a series of ATM robberies and so-called “juggings” across the Eastern District of Texas, federal authorities announced. According to the U.S. Department of Justice , the announcement was made by Jay R. Combs , U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas. The accused were involved in a coordinated criminal scheme targeting individuals withd

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has ordered an immediate halt to the demolition of houses belonging to the accused in the Uttam Nagar Holi murder case, providing temporary relief to their families. The order came after petitions were filed challenging the demolition action initiated by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). The petitioners argued that the civic body had begun demolition proceedings without following due legal process. According to officials, the MCD had o

New Delhi: The Supreme Court of India has clarified that a cooperative society cannot be treated as a multi-state cooperative society merely because its members belong to different states. Instead, the determining factor is the nature and scope of the society’s objectives and activities, the court said. In a recent judgment, the apex court observed that the purpose and operational framework of a cooperative society must extend beyond the boundaries of a single state for it to

A 26-year-old man who was killed during a clash on the occasion of Holi in Uttam Nagar was pursuing a course in digital marketing in hopes of securing a better future for his family, relatives said. The incident occurred during Holi celebrations when a dispute reportedly broke out between two groups in the locality. According to police sources, the argument quickly escalated into a violent clash, during which the young man was allegedly attacked. Family members said the victi

A woman from Delhi reportedly spent an entire night hiding in a forest in Uttarakhand after escaping an alleged rape attempt by a taxi driver. The incident has raised serious concerns about passenger safety during travel. Woman Flees Into Forest to Save Herself According to police sources, the woman was travelling in a taxi when the driver allegedly tried to sexually assault her during the journey. Realising the danger, she managed to escape from the vehicle and ran towards a

A shocking incident has surfaced from Uttar Pradesh where the body of a married woman was found hanging from a tree near a canal, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death. According to officials, the body was discovered by local residents early in the morning in a rural area near the canal. The villagers immediately informed the police, following which a team from the local station reached the spot and began preliminary inquiries. Woman Ha

The Delhi Police Crime Branch has uncovered a fake protein supplement manufacturing and distribution racket  operating in the National Capital Region. Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly producing and selling counterfeit protein powders of well-known brands  across Delhi and nearby areas of the National Capital Region. Raid Leads to Major Seizure According to officials, the arrests were made after the Crime Branch received specific intelligence about fake nutriti

Tension gripped parts of Delhi after a man was killed during a violent clash between two families that reportedly began over a Holi-related incident. Following the death, angry residents staged protests, blocked roads, and set several vehicles on fire, leading to a heavy police deployment in the area. How the Dispute Began According to police sources, the dispute started during celebrations of Holi when children were playing with water balloons and coloured water on the terra

A festive celebration turned tragic in Delhi when a man lost his life following a violent clash between two families after a water balloon thrown during Holi accidentally hit a woman. How the Incident Happened According to police officials, the incident occurred on the day of Holi when residents in the neighbourhood were celebrating the festival with colours and water balloons. Family members of the deceased said that an 11-year-old girl from their house was playing Holi on t