Crime

Kanpur businessman murder: Son identified as mastermind in shocking twist

Police say the son of a murdered Kanpur businessman is now being investigated as the mastermind behind the killing.

25 Sep 2026

Rickshaw Puller Sentenced to Six Years for 2011 Murder

A rickshaw puller has been handed a six‑year prison term for a murder committed in 2011, as ordered by the court.

25 Sep 2026

Servant’s testimony reversal shifts focus in Kanpur businessman murder case

A servant’s change of statement, moving from a claim about a wife’s contract to alleging a son’s involvement, has altered the course of a murder investigation in Kanpur.

25 Sep 2026

Two bus crew members placed in 14‑day judicial custody after Greater Noida fire

Police have remanded the two drivers and the conductor of a bus that caught fire in Greater Noida to 14‑day judicial custody as the investigation continues.

25 Sep 2026

Husband of killer bahu arrested in Kanpur trader murder over Rs 6 lakh pact

Police in Kanpur have taken into custody the husband of the woman convicted of killing her father-in-law, alleging a Rs 6 lakh contract to commit the murder.

25 Sep 2026

U.S. Citizen Matthew VanDyke Arrested in India Over Alleged Training of Myanmar Rebels

Indian authorities have detained U.S. national Matthew VanDyke on suspicion of providing military training to rebel groups in Myanmar, according to the Jamestown Foundation.

25 Sep 2026

Kanpur Millionaire's Son Says Father Had Loose Character, Citing Murder Motive

The son of a wealthy Kanpur businessman claimed his father was of loose character while discussing a murder motive linked to the family.

25 Sep 2026

Five Suspects Arrested in Murder of Wrestler in Sant Kabir Nagar, UP

Police in Uttar Pradesh’s Sant Kabir Nagar district have taken five individuals into custody in connection with the killing of a local wrestler.

25 Sep 2026

Three Suspects Arrested in Laxmeshwar Murder Case, Karnataka Police Say

Karnataka police have taken three individuals into custody in connection with a murder that occurred in Laxmeshwar.

25 Sep 2026

Ganesh Mandal Donation Box Stolen, CCTV Footage Under Investigation in Nagpur

A donation box belonging to a Ganesh Mandal in Nagpur has gone missing, prompting police to examine CCTV recordings.

25 Sep 2026

Jaipur Man and Son Accused of Murder Cover‑up; Victim’s Body Recovered from Well

Police say a man and his son in Jaipur concealed a murder, with the victim’s body later found in a well.

25 Sep 2026

India Today Questions Why Women Bear the Brunt of Violence Against Them

India Today published an editorial examining why victims of gender‑based crimes often face additional hardships beyond the original offence.

25 Sep 2026