Crime

One person was killed and four seriously injured after a mob attacked a vehicle carrying road project workers on suspicion of cattle theft. The vehicle was set on fire; police have detained suspects and launched investigations 

Five members of a family, including a couple and their two sons, were found dead with gunshot wounds in their Sarsawa home. Three pistols were recovered, and police have launched a detailed investigation into the incident

Former CM Ashok Gehlot expressed concern over reports that a Rajasthan team at the National School Games in Manipur was allegedly held at gunpoint and robbed. He demanded a thorough investigation and stronger security for traveling students

A 19-year-old woman in Muthaipally village committed suicide after her mother reprimanded her for excessive smartphone use. Following a confrontation over her gaming addiction, Sirisha consumed rodenticide while alone

A man’s suicide after viral Instagram harassment allegations sparked outrage in Kerala, raising concerns over social media vigilantism, police lapses and due process. Police booked abetment to suicide as probes, human rights inquiry and political criticism intensified

Bengaluru Karnataka government suspended DGP K Ramachandra Rao after alleged obscene videos from his office went viral. Citing conduct rule violations, he faces inquiry, travel restrictions, amid denials, prior gold smuggling allegations, and assurances that no officer is above law

Kamatipura police arrested 11 persons, including a woman, for allegedly creating communal trouble at Puranapul after a temple vandalism incident. The mob reportedly damaged a chilla, public and private property, and attacked policemen

A 20-year-old villager was killed in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district after accidentally triggering a pressure IED planted by Naxalites while in a forest. Police launched search operations, warned locals to remain cautious, and cited continued civilian casualties from Maoist violence in the Bastar region

In Kushinagar, a 22-year-old man allegedly murdered his wife of four months by slitting her throat with a sickle following an argument. He subsequently died by suicide. Police and forensic teams are investigating the motive behind the tragic incident

In Gazipur, Bangladesh, Hindu businessman Liton Chandra Ghosh was beaten to death by three family members over a dispute involving missing bananas. Police have detained the suspects and are investigating the incident, which is unrelated to recent communal violence

Uttar Pradesh police registered eight FIRs in Varanasi over alleged AI-generated and misleading social media posts about Manikarnika Ghat redevelopment. Authorities accused individuals and X handles of spreading false visuals, hurting religious sentiments, and disturbing social harmony during the ongoing beautification project

A Taiwanese journalist was detained on charges of bribing military officers to obtain sensitive information for people in mainland China, as authorities intensified a crackdown on espionage amid rising cross-strait tensions and increased Chinese military pressure on the self-ruled island

Parents of two trainee kabaddi players found hanging in an SAI hostel in Kollam have demanded a thorough probe, alleging inconsistencies, distress at the facility, suspicious handling by officials, and questioning whether the teenage athletes could have died by suicide

Adilabad police arrested Chouhan Shravan Kumar alias Ramesh, a notorious vehicle lifter from Kota (B) village, and seized 12 stolen motorcycles worth Rs 4 lakh. SP Akhil Mahajan said Shravan was caught during a vehicle check.

A Hindu fuel station worker was killed in Bangladesh after being run over by a vehicle whose occupants allegedly tried to flee without paying for fuel. The incident comes amid concerns over a rise in violence against minorities ahead of national elections

The Cyberabad Cybercrime Police cracked 13 cases and arrested 25 suspects in a nationwide operation between December 31, 2025 and January 15, 2026. Trading fraud was the most common offence, with multiple scams involving fake apps and crypto investments amounting to over Rs 3.47 crore.

Pathanamthitta police booked Youth Congress leader Fenin Ninan for allegedly revealing a victim’s identity linked to expelled MLA Rahul Mamkootathil’s arrest. Ninan denies wrongdoing, plans legal challenge, while the victim alleges selective chat leaks to mislead the public

A 16-year-old girl from Karuvarakundu, Malappuram, reported missing on Thursday, was found dead on Friday in an isolated area near Thodiyapulam. Injuries suggest murder. Police are questioning a minor boy and have launched a detailed investigation

A daily wage labourer in Jodhpur was arrested for the prolonged sexual abuse of his two daughters. The crimes surfaced after the 15-year-old victim spoke out, revealing that her elder sister had been systematically exploited for over 12 years

Iskcon Mayapur authorities warned devotees and tourists against fake websites offering fraudulent accommodation bookings. An FIR has been filed after several visitors were cheated through convincing online portals, prompting appeals to use only the official booking website

Adilabad police arrested two men for the murder of pension beneficiary Imrana Zabeer. The woman, initially reported missing, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in November. Investigations revealed that Farooq killed her after she demanded repayment of a loan.

Karimnagar rural police arrested a couple for allegedly honey-trapping youngsters and businessmen through social media, blackmailing nearly 100 victims using secretly recorded nude images and extorting large sums, including Rs 12 lakh from a single victim

Hanamkonda police arrested three members of an inter-state gang from West Bengal involved in daylight robberies across multiple states. The gang, addicted to narcotics, targeted houses in Karimnagar and Hanamkonda, stealing gold, silver and cash.

Bollywood actress Ameesha Patel warned fans about an imposter using a fake number to possibly scam people. She also expressed excitement for the upcoming “Humraaz 2,” highlighting the original film’s popularity and strong audience anticipation for the sequel