Crime
Amritsar Family Attempts Self‑Immolation Over 8‑Year Land Dispute
In Amritsar, a family tried to set themselves on fire by pouring oil on themselves after eight years of unresolved land dispute.
17 Aug 2026
College Student Found Dead by Hanging in Ludhiana; Police Probe
A college student in Ludhiana was found dead after hanging herself. Police have begun an investigation into the incident.
17 Aug 2026
Jalandhar Rent Dispute Escalates to Vandalism: Bricks and Bottles Thrown at Landlord's Home
In Jalandhar, a rent dispute turned violent when youths hurled bricks and glass bottles at a landlord's house, damaging the property and nearby vehicles, according to CCTV footage.
17 Aug 2026
Petlawad Murder: Hariram Ghelot Killed Over Alleged Affair, Main Accused Arrested
In Petlawad, Madhya Pradesh, Hariram Ghelot was found dead in a brutal murder linked to alleged illicit relationships. Police arrested the main accused, Deva, along with two others.
17 Aug 2026
UP Judge Issues 22 Death Sentences in 10 Cases Over 4 Months
In a decisive move, a Uttar Pradesh judge handed down 22 death sentences across 10 criminal cases in just four months, underscoring a hard‑line stance on crime.
17 Aug 2026
Moga Police Seize 4.5 kg Heroin, Arrest Suspect in Punjab
Punjab police recovered 4.5 kilograms of heroin in Moga and detained a suspect following an intelligence‑led operation.
17 Aug 2026
Amritsar Land Dispute Leads to Family's Self-Immolation Attempt
In Amritsar, a family involved in an eight‑year land dispute near Kot Baba Deep Singh area attempted self‑immolation, claiming police ignored their pleas.
17 Aug 2026
Man Takes Own Life After Shooting Himself with Licensed Pistol in Jalandhar
A man in Jalandhar was found dead after shooting himself with a licensed pistol, authorities confirmed.
17 Aug 2026
Khargone SDM Orders Exhumation of Acid‑Related Death After Family Demands Probe
In Khargone, Madhya Pradesh, 29‑year‑old Nilofar died after ingesting acid. Her body was buried hastily, but the next day her family requested a probe. The SDM has now ordered the exhumation.
17 Aug 2026
Teacher Accused of Indecent Acts Sparks Chaos in Pushkar, Students Spray Soot
A teacher accused of indecent acts by students in Pushkar was taken by police, but students and villagers surrounded the vehicle and sprayed soot on his face.
17 Aug 2026
Delhi Police Arrest Gwalior AAP Leader Over Property Encroachment
Delhi police have arrested an AAP leader from Gwalior after allegations that he encroached on a Dalit colleague’s property.
17 Aug 2026
Nagpur Road Accident Revealed as Murder: Wife and Lover Arrested
Police in Nagpur have arrested the husband’s wife and her lover after determining that a recent road crash was not an accident but a premeditated murder.
17 Aug 2026