Crime

Punjab & Haryana HC flags rise in immigration-linked human trafficking

The Punjab and Haryana High Court warned that trafficking of people under the pretext of immigration is becoming a growing menace across the region.

28 Aug 2026

Assam's Forest Department Seizes Illegal Timber in Bihpuria Raid

The Assam Forest Department conducted a raid in Bihpuria, confiscating illegally sourced timber and arresting several suspects involved in smuggling.

28 Aug 2026

Four Arrested, 55 Cattle Rescued in Kamrup District, Assam

Police in Kamrup district seized 55 cattle and arrested four suspects in a cattle‑theft operation, officials said.

28 Aug 2026

Chhattisgarh HC Allows Woman Acquitted Under 498A to File Domestic Violence Suit

The Chhattisgarh High Court ruled that a woman cleared of a 498A charge may still pursue a separate domestic‑violence case.

28 Aug 2026

Jharkhand HC Issues Contempt Notice to DGP Over CCTV Installation Lapse

The Jharkhand High Court has issued a contempt notice to the Director General of Police for failing to install CCTV cameras in police stations as mandated by the state government.

28 Aug 2026

Indore: Youth Poses as 'Veeru' to Befriend Girl, Records Abuse Video

Police in Indore's Lasudiya area say a man named Warish pretended to be 'Veeru', befriended a young woman and later filmed an obscene video after sexually exploiting her.

28 Aug 2026

Sukumara Kurup resurfaces in headlines after 40 years of evading capture

Kerala’s most wanted criminal, Sukumara Kurup, has re‑entered public discourse after four decades, prompting renewed scrutiny of his alleged crimes and the ongoing manhunt.

28 Aug 2026

Andhra Couple Leaves 3-Year-Old on Bridge, Jumps into River

An Andhra couple reportedly left their 3‑year‑old son on a bridge before jumping into the river, sparking an investigation.

28 Aug 2026

Gujarat Man Charged with Killing Two Minor Brothers Over Land Dispute and Black‑Magic Claim

A man in Gujarat has been arrested for allegedly murdering two minor brothers, reportedly over a land dispute and accusations of practicing black magic.

28 Aug 2026

Bihar Police Order DNA Test to Resolve Buffalo Ownership Dispute

The Bihar police have directed a DNA test to determine the rightful owner of a buffalo involved in a property dispute, marking an unusual step in livestock ownership cases.

28 Aug 2026

Madhya Pradesh BNS Upgrade Sparks 23,261 Complaints, Few Chargesheets

The recent upgrade of the BNS in Madhya Pradesh has triggered 23,261 public complaints, while only a handful of chargesheets have been filed, raising questions about its implementation.

28 Aug 2026

SIT raids Katni land‑deal suspect Hanfi’s house, finds lock, continues manhunt

The Special Investigation Team probing the high‑profile Katni land transaction secured a lock from Maruf Ahmed Hanfi’s residence and is interrogating neighbours while three named suspects, including suspended CSP Neha Pachisia, remain at large.

28 Aug 2026