Crime

Two men in Adilabad were arrested for allegedly blackmailing a woman with private photographs taken under false pretences. The accused, Shaik Salman and Imran Khan, reportedly threatened to share the images online and with her family after she refused a marriage proposal.

Police in Indore arrested a man for stalking two Australian women cricketers and molesting one of them while they were walking to a café. The Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association and State leaders condemned the incident, demanding strict action

A software engineer has been arrested in connection with the suicide of a 28-year-old doctor in Maharashtra. The victim alleged sexual abuse by a police officer and mental harassment by the techie, prompting calls for capital punishment

In a dramatic late-night chase, Dundigal Police Inspector Kiran and his team caught a fraud accused wanted in a Rs 25 lakh cheating case near Medchal railway station. The accused, Khayyum, attempted to flee but was nabbed after a 2.5 km pursuit

NCP leader Dhananjay Munde and Shiv Sena (UBT)’s Ambadas Danve have demanded an independent probe into the alleged suicide of a woman doctor in Satara, who accused a police officer of rape and another man of harassment in her palm-written note

Indian-American state employee Mehul Goswami, 39, was arrested in New York for allegedly working a second full-time job while being paid by the state, defrauding over US$ 50,000. Charged with grand larceny, he faces up to 15 years in prison

Delhi Police arrested two suspected ISIS operatives from Bhopal, identified as Adnan, who were allegedly planning a terror attack in a crowded area of the capital. Electronic devices and incriminating materials were seized, and officials said the arrests averted a major strike

Suryapet police solved the murder of a 60-year-old woman, who was killed by a borrower and his minor nephew in Huzurnagar. The duo intoxicated and smothered her before looting gold jewellery and a promissory note. The stolen items were melted and hidden in Vijayawada.

Veeraiah, a secondary grade teacher at Mandal Parishad Upper Primary School in Kusumanchi mandal, was suspended after sexually harassing girl students. Authorities confirmed allegations following an inquiry, and a POCSO case has been registered against him

Police arrested ten individuals for illegal gambling near Tekumatla village in Jaipur mandal, seizing Rs 1.77 lakh, bikes, and mobile phones. Three accused remain absconding, and a case has been registered against thirteen persons.

Rachakonda Police arrested three men in connection with the shooting of gau rakshak Bidla Prashanth Kumar at Pocharam. The attack reportedly stemmed from disputes over cattle transportation and extortion demands; one suspect remains absconding

The Special Investigation Team arrested former Travancore Devaswom Board officer B. Murari Babu in the Sabarimala missing gold case. Accused of forwarding proposals linked to gold removal, Babu will be produced before court as SIT seeks custody for interrogation

In a shocking incident at Balapur, a man was set on fire by his friend, following a heated argument while they were consuming liquor. Passersby rushed to extinguish the flames and informed the police, who shifted the victim to hospital

A woman in Khammam district allegedly died by suicide following repeated sexual harassment by a known rowdy-sheeter, Daravath Vinay. The incident occurred after the accused attacked her during a cotton-picking visit to a nearby village.

In Warangal, some fraudsters posing as ACB officials extorted Rs 10.20 lakh from RTA staff by threatening arrest over alleged corruption. The scam surfaced after one Motor Vehicle Inspector grew suspicious and approached the ACB office, which confirmed no such calls were made.

In a coordinated three-day operation, Telangana’s RNCC Khammam and EAGLE teams intercepted a truck carrying 500 kg of ganja in Jharkhand. Acting on intelligence, the team tracked the vehicle from Odisha through a diverted route via Biju Expressway.

Gummadidala police arrested a man in Domadugu village, Sangareddy district, for cultivating a ganja plant at his residence. Acting on a tip-off, the police raided the premises and seized the plant.

A man was arrested after ramming a vehicle into a White House security gate late Tuesday night. No injuries were reported. The incident, currently under investigation, occurred as President Trump was reportedly inside and follows recent security concerns in Florida

Two men were booked in Adilabad’s Mavala mandal for allegedly assaulting a group of youngsters and snatching their mobile phones over accusations of objectionable photography. The incident occurred at a local bakery and involved verbal and physical abuse.

A woman was murdered in Epuru village, Suryapet, shortly after meeting elders to resolve family disputes. The assailants struck her with a car and slit her throat. Police have launched an investigation into the brutal killing of the woman.

A woman from Mancherial district, Telangana, was allegedly murdered by her husband, who pushed her off a bridge near the Coal Chemical Complex. Police have registered a case based on a complaint from the victim’s father, citing ongoing domestic abuse and suspicion of infidelity.

Shaik Riyaz, accused in the murder of CCS constable E. Pramod, was shot dead while attempting to escape from Government General Hospital, Nizamabad. The incident caused panic among patients and staff, prompting additional police deployment at the hospital

Placing the burden of not becoming a rape victim on women themselves smacks of a patriarchal mindset

Nizamabad Police have arrested Shaik Riyaz, the prime accused in the murder of constable E. Pramod, amid widespread rumours of an encounter. Officials clarified that Riyaz was caught alive following a tip-off and an altercation in Sarangapur forest, and both he and another injured man were hospitalised.