Crime & Court Desk

Rajkot (Gujarat):  An eight-year-old girl who had been reported missing was found dead in an isolated area behind a railway station in Rajkot, police said. The child’s body was recovered on October 7, a day after her family lodged a missing complaint. According to investigators, the girl had left her home to play but did not return, prompting relatives to alert the authorities. A search operation was launched, and her body was later discovered in a secluded spot near the rail

Hanumangarh (Rajasthan):  A shocking case of domestic violence has emerged from Rajasthan’s Hanumangarh district, where a man allegedly poured acid on his daughter-in-law following a domestic dispute, police said. According to officials, the incident occurred after an argument broke out within the family over household matters. During the altercation, the accused allegedly attacked the woman by throwing acid on her, causing serious burn injuries. Victim hospitalised The injur

Lakhimpur Kheri (Uttar Pradesh):  The body of a 13-year-old girl was recovered from a sugarcane field in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri district, police said on Sunday. The minor was allegedly beaten to death, and her body bore visible injury marks, officials added. According to police sources, the girl had been reported missing by her family after she failed to return home. A search was launched by relatives and local residents, following which her body was discovered in an

Munger (Bihar):  Four minors were allegedly tied up, assaulted and paraded through a village in Bihar’s Munger district after being accused of stealing around 25 kilograms of green peas, police said. The incident took place on Saturday in Jhowabahiyar and came to light after a 20-second video clip went viral on social media, triggering widespread outrage. According to officials, the children were accused by some villagers of stealing the produce from a local field. In the vid

The mortal remains of a Jharkhand native who was killed in a shootout in Saudi Arabia arrived in Ranchi on Thursday, but grieving family members initially refused to accept the body, demanding clarity on compensation and accountability from his employer. The deceased, who had been working in Saudi Arabia for the past few years, was reportedly shot on October 15 while on a delivery assignment. According to his family, he was caught in the crossfire when a gunfight broke out be

In a chilling case from Jharkhand, a man from Hazaribagh was arrested for allegedly murdering his wife and attempting to pass it off as a road accident to claim an insurance amount of ₹15 lakh. According to police officials, the accused allegedly strangled his wife at their residence following a domestic dispute. After killing her, he is said to have transported the body to a secluded roadside area and staged a fake accident scene to make it appear as though she had died in a

In a shocking incident in Hyderabad, a 30-year-old software professional was allegedly murdered by her former husband inside her residence, with police suspecting the crime was fuelled by jealousy over her second marriage. The incident occurred in Hyderabad and has sent shockwaves through the local community. Stabbed and Bludgeoned According to police officials, the accused allegedly entered the woman’s home and attacked her with a knife. She was reportedly stabbed multiple t

A court in Uttar Pradesh has strongly criticised a controversial YouTuber accused in the high-profile snake venom case, observing that the alleged acts sent a “very bad message to society.” The remarks came during proceedings related to the case linked to a rave party in Noida. The YouTuber was booked in November 2023 and later arrested on March 17, 2024, in connection with the alleged use of snake venom at a party in Noida, located in Noida. Allegations of Snake Venom Use Ac

India has reportedly suffered losses amounting to ₹54,000 crore due to the rapidly spreading “digital arrest” scam, a sophisticated cyber fraud that exploits fear and the perceived authority of law enforcement agencies. Cybercrime experts and enforcement officials say urgent structural and awareness-level changes are needed to curb the menace. What Is a ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam? The scam typically begins with a phone or video call from fraudsters posing as high-ranking officials

In a chilling incident from Andhra Pradesh, the body of a seven-year-old girl was recovered from inside a plastic drum, days after she was reported missing. What initially began as a missing person case has now turned into a full-fledged murder investigation after CCTV footage allegedly captured the prime suspect walking away with the child. Missing Complaint Filed According to police officials, the girl was reported missing by her family after she failed to return home from

In a shocking incident in Maharashtra, a teenage boy has been arrested for allegedly killing his aunt with a bamboo stick and attempting to conceal her body inside a sofa-cum-bed at their residence, police said. Heated Argument Turns Fatal According to officials, the incident occurred following a heated argument between the teenager and his aunt at their home. During the altercation, the accused allegedly attacked her with a bamboo stick, inflicting fatal injuries. Investigat

Ahmedabad:  Two men lost their lives in a road accident in Gujarat , where police later recovered 677 bottles of liquor from the crashed vehicle. The incident has once again highlighted the issue of illegal liquor transportation in the state, where prohibition laws are in force. According to police officials, the accident occurred late at night when the car reportedly lost control and crashed. The impact was severe, resulting in the instant death of both occupants. Their iden

Indore:  A 24-year-old MBA student was allegedly raped and murdered by her boyfriend inside his rented accommodation in Indore , sending shockwaves across the city and sparking outrage. According to police officials, the accused allegedly committed the crime days before his arrest. What has further disturbed investigators is his reportedly calm and unsettling demeanor after the incident. During questioning, he is said to have made a chilling remark — “What’ll you do?” — when

Mumbai:  A local court on Tuesday remanded five accused arrested in connection with the firing incident involving filmmaker Rohit Shetty  to police custody till February, officials said. The accused were produced before the magistrate after their arrest in the alleged firing case that recently sent shockwaves through the film industry. Police sought custody, stating that further interrogation was necessary to ascertain the motive behind the incident and to determine whether t

Tarn Taran (Punjab):  In a shocking incident, a sarpanch associated with the Aam Aadmi Party  was shot dead during a wedding function in Punjab’s Tarn Taran  district, triggering panic at the venue and raising concerns over law and order in the region. According to police officials, the incident occurred late in the evening when the sarpanch was attending a marriage ceremony along with family members and supporters. Eyewitnesses said unidentified assailants opened fire at clo

Raipur/Bemetara (Chhattisgarh):  Family members of Raheem Ummad Mohammad (55) and his son Idul Mohammad (35) expressed deep anguish after a local court acquitted 17 accused in the 2023 father-son murder case linked to communal violence in Bemetara district. Raheem and Idul were found dead during violent clashes that had erupted in a village in Bemetara district  in April 2023. The violence reportedly broke out following tensions between two communities, escalating into arson,

Agra (Uttar Pradesh) : In a chilling incident that has sent shockwaves across the city, a man was arrested in Agra for allegedly murdering his girlfriend, dismembering her body, and dumping the remains into the Yamuna river. Agra Horror :According to police officials, the accused allegedly lured the woman to his office under the pretext of resolving a personal dispute. Investigators said he suspected her of having an affair, which led to frequent arguments between the two. On

Panaji:  A court in Goa  has acquitted State Minister Atanasio Monserrate  in connection with a 2016 rape case, bringing an end to a long-running legal battle. According to the FIR registered by the Goa Police in 2016, a minor girl had alleged that she was sold to Monserrate, who was then the St Cruz MLA, and that she was drugged and sexually assaulted. The case had sparked significant political controversy in the state at the time. ⚖ Court’s Verdict The trial court, after ex

Shimla:  In a major crackdown on wildlife trafficking, the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department  has seized 85 leopard claws and five canine teeth, arresting six individuals — including a woman — in connection with the illegal possession and trade of wildlife body parts. 🐆 Major Wildlife Haul Forest officials said the accused were intercepted during a planned operation based on specific intelligence inputs about illegal wildlife trade activities in the region. During the searc

New Delhi:  The Supreme Court of India  is set to examine a politically sensitive case arising from alleged obstruction during Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids at the offices of Indian Political Action Committee  (I-PAC). The court remarked it would consider whether the central agency was being “weaponised” for political ends or had itself been “terrorised” during the incident. The matter reached the apex court after the Enforcement Directorate  filed a petition seeking a p