Crime

In Ballia, a 38-year-old man, Shashi Singh, was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting his 12-year-old nephew under the POCSO Act. The incident occurred on March 5 in Dokati area, and the case was filed following the boy’s father’s complaint

A thief broke into OM Sri Parashakti Men’s Hostel in Adibatla, Hyderabad, on Sunday and stole four laptops while students were asleep. The incident was recorded on CCTV cameras.

A 24-year-old woman in Gurugram suffered severe burns after a man, who had assaulted her earlier, threw a corrosive substance on her at Civil Hospital. Police are investigating, reviewing CCTV footage, and recording statements from the victim and her family

West Bengal Police revealed how two Bangladeshi suspects fled to India after allegedly shooting activist Sharif Osman Hadi in Dhaka. The accused crossed into Meghalaya using border “cut routes” and moved across several states before being arrested near Bangaon 

A cyber fraud case has been reported in Sangareddy where Ulligaddala Nagaraju, husband of Congress councillor Umarani from Sadasivapet municipality, lost Rs. 7.79 lakh after clicking on a fraudulent link.

Minor explosions at a closed clubhouse in Paikpara, north Kolkata, early Saturday morning triggered panic among residents. The blasts blew off the tin roof and doors, with eyewitnesses reporting at least five loud explosions.

Cyberabad police raided two houses in Kukatpally on Saturday, uncovering a prostitution racket. Two organisers and five customers were arrested, while two women were rescued.

The Bihar government amended its notification to include POCSO Act provisions in the case of a NEET aspirant found dead at Shambhu Girls Hostel. The CBI now investigates possible sexual assault alongside the cause of death

A 20-year-old woman and her 19-year-old brother were allegedly beaten to death by their uncle and cousin over a long-standing land dispute in Madhya Pradesh’s Sehore district while heading to an examination centre. Police have detained the two accused

Bihar IPS officer M Sunil Kumar Naik appeared before Andhra Pradesh Police in Guntur for questioning over alleged custodial torture of Deputy Speaker K. Raghu Ramakrishna Raju. Directed by High Court, Naik denied involvement, citing political motivation behind the case

A 17-year-old boy, Sameer Gupta, was beaten to death by an angry mob in Malda, West Bengal, after he allegedly opened fire during a Holi-related clash between two groups, injuring four villagers including a child, triggering protests and vandalism

Mumbai ATS arrested 21-year-old engineering student Ayan Sheikh for alleged links with banned terror outfits Jaish-e-Mohammed and ISIS. He is accused of sharing extremist propaganda, attempting online radicalisation and recruitment via Telegram, while investigators analyse seized digital evidence and possible funding links

Six children, including five girls, drowned in a water-filled pit in Lohargava village, East Champaran. Villagers said the tragedy occurred when one girl slipped while bathing, and others jumped in to save her. Authorities recovered the bodies

A 13-year-old boy, Unais Khan, was killed by a bullet at a birthday party in Lucknow’s Krishna Nagar area. The firearm, allegedly handled by the host, discharged accidentally. Police have seized the gun and are questioning minors present

A 20-year-old nurse named Soni allegedly died by suicide by hanging in her Miyapur residence on Tuesday. Working at a local private hospital, she was found by authorities following her brother's complaint. Police are currently investigating to determine the motive

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has issued a public advisory warning citizens about increased online scams and digital payment frauds during Holi.

Mancherial police have arrested 12 members of an inter-state gang for circulating counterfeit Rs 500 notes in Luxettipet. Fake currency worth Rs 5.98 lakh, mobile phones and cars were seized.

The Cyberabad Cybercrime officials solved eight cases between February 20 and 26, arresting 11 suspects from different states. Nine of the arrests were linked to online trading fraud.

The Hyderabad Commissioner's Task Force raided an illegal ginger-garlic paste manufacturing unit at Pahadishareef, seizing large quantities of adulterated material.A case has been registered at Pahadishareef police station.

In Devanahalli, Karnataka, a residential school owner Dhananjay and his wife Shailaja were booked under the POCSO Act for repeated sexual harassment of minors, illegal confinement, and cover-up. Victims contacted parents, prompting police action and ongoing legal proceedings

In Hyderabad, Mangalhat police arrested five individuals, including prime suspect Munna Singh, for the murder of Rushab Agarwal. The group allegedly kidnapped and tortured him after suspecting a plot, while three other accomplices remain absconding

Police in Mancherial district registered a case against unidentified persons for circulating counterfeit currency in Luxettipet town. Fifteen fake Rs 500 notes were detected at local shops, leading to the detention of three suspects from Itikyala village.

Hyderabad police organised a counselling and welfare programme for rowdy sheeters and their families in Kalapathar and Kamatipura. The initiative included ration kit distribution, guidance on lawful living, and support for children’s education.

In Hyderabad, a young man was brutally assaulted by his wife’s brother and associates over a love marriage. The victim, Ajay, was attacked with knives after being targeted with chilli powder and is now undergoing critical treatment at Gandhi Hospital.