Crime

In Jharkhand’s Palamu, a couple and their 18-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death over suspected witchcraft, while their minor daughter was injured. Police have launched a manhunt, and the bodies were sent for post-mortem in Medininagar

A year after a daring shooting in Hyderabad’s Afzalgunj, two suspects, including Bihar’s notorious robber Manish Kushwaha, remain untraced. The duo shot and injured a travel manager at Roshan Travels before fleeing.

Two armed robbers shot and injured a businessman at an ATM centre in Koti and fled with Rs 6 lakh. Police suspect the assailants escaped by train after abandoning the victim’s scooter in Kacheguda

An HR manager of a private company in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, has been booked for allegedly sexually harassing a female employee. The accused, Swami Reddy, is said to have misused his position to pressure the victim into a personal relationship.

A POCSO court in Ganjam, Odisha, sentenced six men to 20 years’ rigorous imprisonment and fines for gang-raping a 17-year-old girl. The victim will receive Rs 15 lakh compensation under the state’s victim compensation scheme

Ahmedabad Police’s SHE Team rescued a 15-day-old newborn from an inter-state child trafficking network. Three suspects were arrested; two key traffickers remain absconding. The infant’s health and safety are being ensured, while a multi-team investigation continues

Mumbai Police arrested a taxi driver for allegedly cheating an American tourist, charging Rs 18,000 for a 400-metre ride near Mumbai Airport. The case went viral on social media, prompting swift police action; the driver’s associate remains at large

A burglary was reported in Bommarasipet village, Shamirpet, where burglars stole around 20 tolas of gold and Rs 2 lakh cash from Nageswara Rao’s home while the family was away. Police have registered a case and begun investigation

The SIT probing the Sabarimala gold heist questioned actor Jayaram, who confirmed gold plates meant for the shrine were taken to his Chennai residence for rituals, supporting claims of unauthorised movement, though investigators ruled out any wrongdoing or financial involvement by him

A woman armed reserve constable allegedly died by suicide in Hanamkonda after prolonged harassment by a relative and a classmate over marriage and money demands. Police have registered a case based on her family’s complaint and launched an investigation

The SR Nagar police arrested a habitual cybercrime offender who posed as a cybercrime officer to extort money from victims. The accused is linked to 44 fraud cases across Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

Misa Bharti and Hema Yadav pleaded not guilty in the Railways land-for-jobs corruption case. Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi, and Tejashwi Yadav sought exemptions from personal appearance. Trial will start March 9, with charges of corruption and criminal conspiracy

The CBI conducted raids in Kolkata on offices and residences of promoters of a finance company over an alleged Rs 1,000 crore bank fraud. The companies allegedly siphoned funds from multiple banks between 2014-2020, defaulting on repayments

Three men were arrested in Chennai for the brutal murder of Gaurav Kumar, his wife, and two-year-old son following an attempted sexual assault. Bodies were recovered from multiple locations, sparking political outrage over Tamil Nadu’s law and order situation

China executed 11 members of a Myanmar-based family crime syndicate convicted of killing 14 Chinese nationals and running scam and gambling operations worth over USD 1 billion, as Beijing intensifies its crackdown on cross-border fraud networks in Southeast Asia

Karnataka Police arrested a BBA student in Kodagu for allegedly recording private videos with multiple young women and leaking them on social media. The case has triggered outrage, with investigations probing possible involvement of friends and related violent incidents

Meghalaya Police launched a probe after a poster, purportedly issued by ISIS, threatened Garo community members in West Garo Hills to vacate land by 2027. Authorities termed it an attempt to create fear, registered a case, and stepped up security

An Indian-origin man, Dalip Chadha, 57, appeared in a London court charged with murdering a woman believed to be his wife at their Ilford home. Police found the victim dead after responding to an early-morning call; investigations are ongoing

A man sprayed an unknown substance on US Rep. Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall. He was tackled, arrested; Omar was unharmed, continuing her speech

Nepal police arrested two Bihar residents in Rautahat for carrying fake Indian currency worth ₹2,500, including ₹500 and ₹200 notes, during a routine security check

Twenty-six schools in Chandigarh received bomb threat emails, prompting evacuation and anti-sabotage checks. No explosives were found. Police registered an FIR and launched a cyber investigation, while authorities urged calm and warned against spreading panic among students and parents

A Pathanamthitta sessions court granted bail to expelled Congress MLA Rahul Mamkootathil in the third sexual assault case against him. He was arrested earlier this month, while courts had earlier protected him from arrest in two similar cases

A 33-year-old woman doctor in an advanced stage of pregnancy died after a speeding tipper rammed the motorcycle she was riding with her husband in Warangal. Police have booked a case and taken the driver into custody

An outsourced assistant engineer with the Housing Department was arrested in Adilabad’s Narnoor mandal for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 10,000 from a beneficiary of the Indiramma housing scheme.