Crime

Mumbai Metro Slab Falls in Mira Road, Contractor Fined ₹10 Crore

A slab of the Mumbai Metro collapsed in Mira Road, causing injuries. The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has imposed a ₹10 crore fine on the contractor responsible.

17 Aug 2026

Husband and Mother-in-Law of Twisha Sharma Accused of Abetment to Suicide

Police have charged Twisha Sharma’s husband and mother‑in‑law with abetment to suicide under IPC 306. The case is now pending in the court.

17 Aug 2026

Madhya Pradesh Wildlife Police Crack Down on Leopard Poaching Ring

Madhya Pradesh wildlife authorities dismantled a leopard poaching network, arresting several suspects and seizing illegal wildlife parts.

17 Aug 2026

Father of West Bengal CJP Man Fatally Beaten in Assault

The father of a West Bengal CJP associate was found dead after a brutal beating, authorities are investigating the incident.

17 Aug 2026

Ludhiana Transport Office Reports 1.5 Lakh Rupee Theft

Police in Ludhiana confirmed a theft of about 1.5 lakh rupees from the local transport office, authorities said.

17 Aug 2026

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