Crime

Police in Amravati, Maharashtra arrested Mohammad Ayaz for allegedly exploiting over 180 minor girls and circulating obscene videos for blackmail. Authorities suspect a wider network, while investigations and public protests continue in the region

At least three people were killed after a gas cylinder explosion destroyed two houses in Kammaravaripalli village, Sri Sathyasai district, Andhra Pradesh. Police said Telangana workers were living in the house where the blast occurred around 12:30 pm

Kerala police arrested Rincy Mumtaz and three associates in Kochi for supplying MDMA linked to a suspected narcotics network involving film industry contacts. The operation uncovered drug concealment methods and renewed concerns over organised trafficking in the region

Enforcement Directorate raided multiple business entities linked to AAP Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Mittal in Punjab under a FEMA probe. Searches covered Jalandhar, Phagwara and other locations, targeting financial dealings tied to the Lovely Group headed by the businessman-educationist

A man allegedly murdered his elder brother in Hyderabad’s Chaderghat area following a heated family dispute. The accused, Shaptaan Hussain, reportedly used sharp weapons. Police detained him, launched an investigation, and are probing the motive behind the fatal altercation

A shocking case of sexual assault has surfaced in Bhimadevarapalli mandal, Hanamkonda district, where a minor boy allegedly raped a differently-abled ninth standard student after luring her out late at night. Three other minors reportedly assisted him.

A 24-year-old woman, Satyavva Santosha Helavi, was allegedly killed by family members in Belagavi after eloping with her partner. Police arrested three relatives, including her brother, as investigations continue into the honour killing case

A newborn baby girl was found abandoned near railway tracks between Lakdikapul Railway Station and Khairatabad Railway Station in Hyderabad. Police rescued her and shifted her to Niloufer Hospital, while an investigation is underway to trace her parents

Police in Sopore arrested 25 people for disturbing law and order after protests over a teacher accused of student harassment. The teacher has been suspended and booked, with authorities launching a time-bound investigation and temporarily shutting educational institutions

Britney Spears has voluntarily entered a substance abuse treatment facility following her recent DUI arrest in California. Authorities are reviewing charges, with a court decision expected soon, as the singer seeks personal change after years of legal and career struggles

Three people were killed in Kanpur after a man allegedly rammed his car into relatives chasing him amid a family dispute. The crash near Korwa village also injured four others, with police suspecting the act was deliberate

In Jagadevpet village of Velgatur Mandal, Jagtial district, a man attempted to kill his mother-in-law by setting up live electric wires at her doorstep. Police registered a case based on a complaint, and the accused confessed to the crime during questioning.

A case has been registered in Uttar Pradesh’s Bhadohi district against a husband and in-laws for allegedly killing a woman’s unborn children twice during pregnancies over dowry demands. Police said an investigation is underway and the accused are absconding

An 18-year-old woman’s skeletal remains were recovered in Jharkhand’s Bokaro district after she went missing eight months ago. Police said the accused was arrested and confessed to murder following technical investigation, with the case now under judicial scrutiny

A 15-year-old girl from Arunachal Pradesh missing since December was rescued from Rajasthan’s Banswara district. Police said a man was arrested after allegedly luring her via Snapchat, and she has been placed in a shelter home

The National Commission for Women has taken suo motu cognisance of the alleged gang rape of a newlywed woman in Hyderabad by her husband and his associates. The NCW Chairperson has directed the Telangana DGP to register an FIR, arrest the accused, and ensure a time-bound investigation.

The Cyberabad Police have invoked the Preventive Detention Act against five inter-state dacoits from Bihar, accused of carrying out a violent jewellery heist at Chandanagar in August 2023.

A massive salary scam worth Rs 1.40 crore has been uncovered in the Karimnagar police commissionerate. Head constable Neelam Rammohan allegedly created fake bank accounts using the identities of deceased constables and siphoned off their salaries between 2022 and 2026.

A seasoned thief, identified as Nandulal alias Madhulal Rajbhar, was arrested by Siddipet police for breaking and stealing copper from 48 transformers across five districts in Telangana. Despite serving jail time earlier, he continued his criminal activities, selling stolen copper to seven buyers.

A 21-year-old nurse was found hanging from the ceiling of her house in Warangal district, triggering widespread protests. Her family alleged that four youths abducted her to a maize field, raped and murdered her, and staged the scene as suicide.

Siddipet police solved a major burglary within 72 hours after a doctor’s house in Burugupalli was looted. Investigations revealed that retired army man Narendrula Srikanth, working as a security guard in Ramagundam, masterminded the crime. The gang tied up residents with charging cables and fled with gold, cash, and valuables.

A woman was murdered by her husband inside a moving vehicle while being escorted by Zaheerabad Police, exposing serious lapses. The incident has sparked outrage over negligence and raised questions about accountability and custodial safety protocols

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha terminated two government employees over alleged links with terror groups Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen, reinforcing a zero-tolerance policy and intensifying efforts to eliminate militant networks within government institutions

Three persons were killed in a road accident in Hyderabad after a speeding car allegedly driven under influence hit a scooter and pedestrian. The crash sparked protests, while police registered a case and began investigation into the incident