Crime

A 21-year-old college student, Pranav Reddy, drowned in a lake in Mokila near Hyderabad during a birthday celebration. He reportedly slipped into the water while washing his hands. Despite efforts by friends and locals, he could not be rescued

Delhi University’s Ramjas College and Miranda House College received bomb threat emails on Monday. Security teams evacuated campuses and conducted checks, but no suspicious objects were found. Investigation by police and agencies is ongoing

In West Bengal, 32-year-old Anarul Sheikh allegedly died by suicide after his name was removed from the electoral rolls following the Special Intensive Revision. Locals criticized the process, claiming improper verification, and warned of potential election boycotts

In Hyderabad, a 22-year-old electrician was murdered in Wadi-e-Saleheen after a financial dispute. Four suspects allegedly lured him for talks, then stabbed and assaulted him. Police registered a case

A man was killed after a speeding lorry hit his motorcycle on NH-44 near Mukhra village in Adilabad. The victim died on the spot, while the driver fled. Police launched a search operation to trace the accused

Two persons were charred to death after a refrigerator explosion, suspected to be caused by a short circuit, triggered a fire at Mahalaxmiwada in Nirmal. Police launched a rescue operation and are investigating the incident

Delhi Police Special Cell detained Rizwan Ahmad from Kushinagar over suspected terror links, seizing electronic devices and incriminating material. Authorities are probing his past alleged connections with ISIS and monitoring contacts amid heightened vigilance

In a joint anti-drug operation, Cyberabad SOT and Jeedimetla police arrested two individuals at Chinthal for possession of 316 grams of methamphetamine valued at Rs 63.2 lakh.

The Kanchanbagh police in Hyderabad arrested three men, including a 19-year-old youth, for repeatedly stealing gold ornaments from his own house. The trio have been remanded in judicial custody.

Three individuals, including a couple, were arrested in Hyderabad for orchestrating a fraudulent investment scheme under the banner of Veerabhadra Trading. The accused lured nearly 290 investors with promises of high monthly returns, collecting around Rs 30 crore.

A six-year-old girl was allegedly killed by her father inside a train at Silanibari station in Assam’s Lakhimpur district. Railway police arrested the accused, and authorities took custody of the body; the motive for the crime remains unclear

The SOT LB Nagar Zone and Nagole Police busted an MDMA drug peddling racket in Hyderabad, arresting two suspects and seizing narcotics worth Rs 3.6 lakh.

In Karnataka, a 23-year-old Ayurveda student, Likhitha, allegedly died by suicide over defamatory rumours involving a lecturer. Police registered an FIR, while recent months have seen multiple student suicides in Bengaluru and other towns, prompting investigations into emotional distress cases

In Gwalior, a wedding turned violent after guests demanded liquor and attacked the bride, groom, and family upon refusal. Several were injured, valuables were stolen, and police launched an investigation into the incident

Five individuals were arrested by Thurkapally police for possessing ganja packets in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district. Acting on a tip-off, SHO Mohammed Taqiuddin led a raid near Madhapur village where the accused were caught smoking ganja.

Warangal CCS and Hanamkonda police arrested two men from Tamil Nadu involved in multiple chain-snatching incidents targeting women. The accused, Sundaram and Selvaraj, stole a two-wheeler and committed five thefts across Warangal and Andhra Pradesh.

Two clerks from Osmania University were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) for demanding and accepting a bribe to process pension benefits of a retired employee.

Police in Raebareli saved an 18-year-old after a suicide alert from Meta flagged his social media post. Swift action within minutes enabled rescue and treatment, highlighting technology’s role in preventing tragedies and ensuring timely intervention in distress cases

Malayalam director Ranjith was remanded to 14-day judicial custody in a sexual assault case filed by a young actress. Police arrested him after an attempted evasion, while the Kerala government assured strict action and support for the survivor

A 29-year-old car driver, Kunasani Vasu, was arrested by Filmnagar police in Hyderabad for allegedly murdering two women and stealing their gold jewellery.

A burglar in Kandugula village, Huzurabad mandal, Karimnagar, tricked a woman by posing as a gas delivery boy. Claiming her son had requested an LPG cylinder, he lured her to a bus stop and then robbed her gold ornaments from her house.

In Fazilka, police arrested former Army officer Sandeep Tomar, absconding after wife’s murder conviction, by tracing an LPG booking linked to his bank account. He was caught in Madhya Pradesh and sent to judicial custody

In Surrey, Indian-origin man Jasman Sekhon was shot dead in a suspected targeted gang-related attack. Police linked the incident to organised crime, as investigators probe multiple recent shootings and possible involvement of a getaway vehicle

In Mumbai, police registered a case against a transperson’s brother for allegedly circulating an AI-doctored video of minister Narhari Zirwal. The accused reportedly attempted blackmail, prompting an investigation under IT and criminal laws