Crime & Court Desk

In a shocking crime from Uttar Pradesh, a man accused in a rape case allegedly murdered another man over a loan dispute and attempted to fake his own death by burning the victim’s body , police officials said. According to investigators, the accused was facing serious legal trouble in connection with a rape case and was also under financial pressure due to an outstanding loan. In order to escape both the legal case and his debts, he allegedly planned a murder conspiracy with

Police in Maharashtra have arrested a man accused of molesting a teenage girl and extorting ₹50,000 from her by threatening to expose their alleged relationship to her parents , officials said. According to police sources, the accused allegedly developed contact with the girl and later began blackmailing her by claiming he would inform her family about their supposed relationship . Taking advantage of the girl’s fear and vulnerability, he allegedly demanded money from her rep

The National Commission for Women has ordered an investigation into an alleged illegal egg extraction racket  operating in parts of Maharashtra. The action comes after the commission took suo motu cognisance  of a media report highlighting the exploitation of financially vulnerable women in the Badlapur area. According to the report, several women from economically weaker backgrounds were allegedly lured or pressured into undergoing repeated egg extraction procedures  by agen

The investigation into the recent plane crash linked to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has intensified, with the Crime Investigation Department (CID) questioning the owner of VSR Ventures regarding the incident. According to officials, the aircraft involved in the accident was reportedly associated with VSR Ventures. After the crash occurred, authorities initially registered an Accidental Death Report (ADR) at the Baramati Taluka Police Station. The case was lat

A shocking and gruesome incident has come to light from Madhya Pradesh, where a 70-year-old woman was found brutally mutilated in a field and later died during treatment , police officials said. According to authorities, the elderly woman was discovered lying near a cot in an agricultural field in a village area. Local residents who passed through the field noticed the woman in severe pain and immediately informed the police and her family members. When people reached the spo

Authorities in the U.S. state of New Hampshire have arrested a woman nearly a year after the body of a newborn baby girl was discovered floating in a pond, marking a significant development in a case that shocked the local community. According to investigators, the infant’s body was found in Pine Island Pond in the city of Manchester. The tragic discovery was made by a passerby who noticed the baby in the water and immediately alerted authorities. Following months of investig

A 65-year-old tourist from Bhopal was killed in a road accident in Goa after an SUV allegedly driven by a young man rammed into the car carrying him and his family, police said. 🚗 The Victim The deceased has been identified as Bhagatram Sharma (65), who had travelled to Goa with his family for a vacation. According to officials, Sharma suffered severe injuries in the crash and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared dead during treatment. 🚙 How the Accident H

Industrialist Anil Ambani on Tuesday appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with an ongoing money laundering investigation linked to alleged bank loan irregularities involving Reliance Communications (RCOM). 📌 Second Round of Questioning The 66-year-old business tycoon reached the ED office for his second round of questioning in the case. Officials said he was summoned to record his statement under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering

In a sensational case that has stunned locals, a woman allegedly attempted to murder her long-time partner by poisoning food and later trying to choke him in a secluded forest area. The plan, however, failed after the man managed to escape and alert authorities. 📍Golgappa Poisoning: Six-Year Relationship Turns Violent According to police, the accused woman and the victim, identified as Saket, had been in a relationship for nearly six years. The couple reportedly also has a c

In a major crackdown on cybercrime, police have arrested nine people in connection with a sprawling ₹1,500-crore multi-state cyber fraud racket that allegedly used shell entities linked to Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) firms to launder funds. 💻 How the Fraud Operated According to investigators, the accused created and operated at least 15 bank accounts across various private banks. These accounts were allegedly opened in the names of firms associated with mark

In a shocking incident reported from Delhi, a woman allegedly mutilated her partner’s private parts after discovering that he had concealed the fact that he was already married, police said. 📅Hid Marriage: Incident Details According to the complaint filed by the victim, he had travelled to Delhi on February 24 and was staying with the accused woman, identified as Amina (name as per police records). The two were reportedly in a relationship, and the man claimed he had been vi

In a shocking incident from Uttar Pradesh , a man allegedly killed four members of his own family following a heated dispute over money, police said on Monday. The gruesome crime took place in a village under the jurisdiction of the local police station, sending shockwaves across the area. According to officials, the accused attacked his family members with an axe during an argument that escalated violently. ⚠️ What Happened Police said the accused got into a confrontation wi

Two persons have been arrested for allegedly killing a 17-year-old boy and setting his body ablaze near the Majlis Park Metro Station in north-west Delhi in an attempt to destroy evidence, police said on Friday. The incident occurred near the Majlis Park Metro Station, located in the north-western part of the national capital. Body Found Charred According to police officials, information was received about a partially burnt body lying in an open area close to the metro statio

Fourteen students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) were arrested a day after staging a protest against alleged remarks made by the Vice-Chancellor, triggering widespread reactions on campus. The students were later granted bail by a local court. Arrest Following Campus Protest According to university sources and student representatives, the protest was organized in response to comments attributed to the Vice-Chancellor during a recent event. Demonstrators had gathered on

Three people lost their lives and two others sustained serious injuries after a Bolero Camper vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge near Bahlidhar village in the Rampur subdivision of Shimla district on Saturday. Tragic Accident Near Bahlidhar According to police officials, the accident occurred when the vehicle reportedly lost control on a narrow mountainous stretch and fell nearly 200 metres into a gorge. The impact of the fall was severe, leaving the v

In a significant order underscoring the constitutional guarantee of a speedy trial, the Bombay High Court (Goa bench) has granted bail to a 28-year-old labourer accused in a rape and murder case, noting that the prolonged incarceration without conclusion of trial violated his fundamental rights. Six Years in Judicial Custody The accused, Upendra alias Rupendra Naik, a native of Odisha, has been in judicial custody for nearly six years. He is facing trial for the alleged rape

In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through a village in Jodhpur district, two sisters were found dead on the day of their wedding, police officials confirmed. The incident occurred just hours before the scheduled wedding ceremonies, leaving family members and residents in deep grief. Bodies Discovered at Home According to the police, the sisters were found unconscious inside a room at their residence on the morning of the wedding. Family members immediately alerted

Maharashtra has recorded 41 tiger deaths so far in 2025, State Forest Minister Ganesh Naik informed, assuring that the government is stepping up measures to prevent further losses of the endangered big cats. Causes of Tiger Deaths According to data shared by the Forest Department, the deaths were attributed to multiple causes, including natural factors, accidents, electrocution, territorial fights, and suspected poaching incidents. A few cases are still under investigation to

A 65-year-old tourist from Bhopal lost his life in a tragic road accident in Goa after an SUV allegedly rammed into the car carrying him and his family, police officials said. Victim Identified The deceased has been identified as Bhagatram Sharma (65), a resident of Bhopal, who was visiting Goa with family members. According to police sources, Sharma sustained critical injuries in the collision and later succumbed despite medical intervention. How the Accident Occurred The ac

At least six people were hospitalised after allegedly consuming contaminated food at a birthday party in Bhagirathpura area of Indore, officials said on Sunday. Incident After Birthday Celebration According to information provided by the district health department, nearly 60 people had attended a birthday celebration in Bhagirathpura late Saturday night, where food was served to guests. By Sunday morning, several attendees began complaining of symptoms such as vomiting, stoma