Crime

Police Officer Killed in Amritsar Amid Rising Gunfire in Punjab

A police officer was shot dead in Amritsar, marking the second attack in Punjab within a week as gunfire continues to plague the state.

19 Sep 2026

12,000 CISF Troops Deployed to Combat Coal Mafia in Jharkhand and West Bengal

The Central Industrial Security Force has mobilised 12,000 personnel across Jharkhand and West Bengal to curb illegal coal mining activities and dismantle the coal mafia.

19 Sep 2026

High Court Halts Anti-Encroachment Drive at HEC

The Delhi High Court has stayed the anti-encroachment drive launched by the Higher Education Council, citing procedural lapses and lack of proper notice to affected parties.

19 Sep 2026

Jharkhand CID arrests coaching centre operator in JPSC prelims exam irregularities case

The Crime Investigation Department of Jharkhand has taken into custody the owner of a coaching centre alleged to be involved in irregularities during the 14th JPSC preliminary examinations.

19 Sep 2026

ED raids seven locations in Jharkhand State Co‑op Bank fraud case

The Enforcement Directorate carried out raids at seven sites linked to a fraud investigation involving the Jharkhand State Co‑operative Bank.

19 Sep 2026

Andhra Pradesh Police Impersonate FBI to Press X for Tweet Deletion

The Andhra Pradesh police reportedly pretended to be FBI agents to persuade the social‑media platform X to remove certain posts.

19 Sep 2026

Security guard admits stealing 12 goats after disabling CCTV, reveals livestock theft scam

A security guard confessed to stealing a dozen goats by turning off the CCTV system and selling them, exposing a larger livestock theft operation.

19 Sep 2026

12 Sentenced to Life for Murdering Father and Son Over Witchcraft Allegations in Odisha

Twelve men were handed life imprisonment by an Odisha court for the murder of a father and his son, allegedly motivated by accusations of witchcraft.

19 Sep 2026

Woman pays Rs 79 lakh for Rs 2.14 crore villa; construction stalled, Telangana RERA acts

A woman who paid Rs 79 lakh for a villa priced at Rs 2.14 crore in Telangana found the project unfinished, prompting the state’s Real Estate Regulatory Authority to intervene.

19 Sep 2026

Andhra Pradesh Police Pose as FBI to Press X for Tweet Deletion

The Andhra Pradesh police reportedly impersonated FBI agents to persuade the social media platform X to take down certain posts, according to WION.

19 Sep 2026

Gujarat father found dead after killing daughter and storing body in refrigerator

A man in Gujarat murdered his daughter, kept her corpse in a refrigerator and later committed suicide, leaving three handwritten notes at the scene.

19 Sep 2026

State Deploys GIS Mapping and CCTV to Intensify Wildlife Crime Crackdown

The state government announced the rollout of GIS-based mapping and CCTV surveillance across wildlife zones to strengthen its fight against poaching and other wildlife crimes.

19 Sep 2026