Crime

AK‑47 Fired During Bihar Student Protest, No Injuries Reported

During a student protest in Bihar, an AK‑47 was fired, but authorities confirmed no injuries. The state government briefed the Supreme Court on the incident.

18 Aug 2026

Mizoram Police Seize Heroin Worth Over Rs 12 Crore

Mizoram police have confiscated a large quantity of heroin valued at more than Rs 12 crore during a recent operation in the northeastern state.

18 Aug 2026

Jammu Police Officer Arrested in Bribery Probe

A police officer in Jammu has been taken into custody as part of an investigation into alleged bribery.

18 Aug 2026

Cousin Strangles 17-Year-Old in Buradi, Body Hidden in Suitcase

A 17‑year‑old girl was strangled to death by her cousin in Buradi. The body was sealed in a suitcase and discarded in bushes, and the suspect has now been arrested.

18 Aug 2026

Kolhapur Police Seize Rs1.8 Crore Worth of Liquor

Kolhapur police confiscated liquor valued at Rs1.8 crore during a recent operation.

18 Aug 2026

Nine Dead in Tarapith Hotel Fire; Two Suspects Detained in Hyderabad

A blaze engulfed the Tarapith Hotel in Hyderabad, killing nine people. Police have detained two individuals amid investigations into the cause.

18 Aug 2026

Deepak Surlakar Voices Concern Over Premature Release of Fourth Life Convict

Activist Deepak Surlakar has publicly opposed the early release of the fourth life convict, citing concerns over public safety and legal propriety.

18 Aug 2026

Manipur Police Arrest PREPAK Member in Cough Syrup Smuggling Case

Manipur police have detained a member of the People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) along with another individual in a case involving the smuggling of cough syrup. The arrests were made following an investigation into the illicit movement of the medication.

18 Aug 2026

Female Bartender Stabbed to Death During Argument, Accused Colleague Held

A female bartender was fatally stabbed during an argument, and the accused colleague has been taken into custody.

18 Aug 2026

Court Rejects Darshan's Request to Appear Personally in Renukaswamy Murder Case

In the Renukaswamy murder case, the court denied Darshan's plea to appear personally, maintaining the existing legal proceedings.

18 Aug 2026

Three Tamils Killed in Karnataka Forest Fire; CM Condemns Incident

Three Tamil nationals were killed when a forest fire erupted in Karnataka. The state’s chief minister publicly condemned the incident and promised a thorough investigation.

18 Aug 2026

CBI Charges Giribala, Samarth with Abetment of Twisha Sharma's Suicide

The Central Bureau of Investigation has filed charges against Giribala and Samarth, alleging their involvement in abetting the suicide of Twisha Sharma.

18 Aug 2026