Crime

Harmeet Singh Pathanmajra, an absconding AAP legislator accused in a rape case, was arrested by Punjab Police after months on the run. His arrest follows another case against former minister Laljit Bhullar earlier this week

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly filming a woman bathing in a hostel in SR Nagar. Caught by the owner, he was handed to police, who registered a case and launched an investigation

A 54-year-old man was killed in a road accident in Hyderabad when a speeding truck hit his motorcycle in Keesara. The victim died on the spot, while the driver fled. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation

A 54-year-old woman was arrested by Delhi Police for allegedly killing her two daughters in Malviya Nagar before attempting suicide. The case, initially suspected as murder-suicide, is under investigation following her medical and psychiatric evaluation

C Balaraju lost Rs 12 lakh in a cyber fraud after clicking a malicious APK link posing as an RTA challan. Andhra Pradesh Police registered a case and launched a probe into suspected organised gang involvement

Two US tourists were booked for illegally flying a drone near Coast Guard Headquarters in Fort Kochi, a restricted zone. Police seized equipment and released them on notice under laws governing drone use and aviation safety violations

In Kumram Bheem Asifabad, police arrested three men from Maharashtra for allegedly transporting explosives without permission at Jainoor mandal. Authorities warned of strict action against illegal explosive use and urged the public to report unauthorized storage or activities

In Hyderabad, a 57-year-old man reportedly lost Rs 40 lakh from his bank account without receiving OTPs or transaction alerts. Cyberabad police are investigating possible cyber fraud involving SIM cloning, malware, or unauthorized access to banking credentials

In Hyderabad, police arrested Appari Vishwa Phanindra for allegedly duping a scooter owner through an OLX scam and fleeing with the vehicle during a test ride. Investigations revealed a duo targeting online sellers; the stolen scooter was recovered

In Kumram Bheem Asifabad, three persons were detained for allegedly trafficking two tribal women by luring them with marriage promises and selling them in Madhya Pradesh. Police investigation continues, highlighting recurring human trafficking cases targeting vulnerable communities in the region

In Nashville, three teenagers sued Elon Musk’s xAI, alleging its AI tools enabled creation of explicit deepfake images using their real photos. The class-action case highlights risks of AI misuse, child exploitation, and lasting psychological harm to victims

A special POCSO court in Thane sentenced Sandesh Ganpat Kharpade to life imprisonment and a Rs 5,000 fine for sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl in Palghar in 2018. The court described the crime as "heinous" and upheld victim testimony

The Supreme Court granted a nine-month extension to complete the Sheena Bora murder trial, emphasizing no further delays. Indrani Mukerjea, Peter Mukerjea, and other accused remain on bail. The case involves Sheena Bora’s 2012 strangulation and body disposal

In Bengaluru’s Vyalikaval area, a family staged a protest against high bus fares by attempting to send an elderly man through a courier inside a sack. Police intervened, and the family was warned after issuing a public apology

A 14-year-old girl from Gangtok, Sikkim, staged her own kidnapping and demanded Rs 3 lakh from her parents. She was rescued in Siliguri, West Bengal, and police investigations confirmed the ransom calls and voice notes were self-generated

A 32-year-old hamali, Budarapu Venkatesh, was killed when a tractor collided with his motorcycle on the Vempalli–Mulkalla road in Mancherial district. Police registered a case against the tractor driver, Bheemaiah, and are investigating the incident

Divya, wife of a Karimnagar sub-inspector, died allegedly by suicide after consuming oleander seeds at her residence. She was shifted to hospitals in Karimnagar and Hyderabad but died during treatment. The reason behind her decision is not yet known

Seven family members, including three children, died in a fire at a residential building in Delhi’s Palam area. Rescue teams battled flames and smoke as two others were injured while escaping. Authorities continue investigations to determine the cause

ACB officials arrested a Karimnagar excise inspector and a government teacher in a disproportionate assets case. The duo allegedly routed bribe money through bank accounts. A search led to the recovery of Rs 20 lakh in unaccounted cash

A man and his daughter were found burnt to death in their house in Hanamkonda district. Police suspect murder linked to family disputes and have taken the woman’s husband into custody for questioning. Investigation is underway

An SSB soldier, Prahlad Kumar Singh, allegedly died by suicide using his service weapon at a camp in Chatra, Jharkhand. While officials are investigating potential mental stress, his family expressed shock, noting he appeared fine during a call hours earlier

Miscreants stole Rs 8 lakh from a moped parked outside the tahsildar’s office in Zaheerabad after breaking open its dicky. Police, using CCTV footage, identified two suspects on a motorcycle and launched a search

In Varanasi, 14 people were arrested after a viral video showed them holding an iftar party on a boat in the Ganga, allegedly eating non-vegetarian food and discarding leftovers. Police invoked laws on religious outrage, pollution, and public nuisance

Hyderabad Police warned of rising cyber frauds via fake dating and video-calling apps using AI-generated content to lure victims. Commissioner VC Sajjanar urged caution, advising against downloading suspicious apps and reporting cybercrime via 1930 or the national portal