Crime

Kerala Police registered a cyber fraud case after an AI-generated fake video impersonating ADGP P Vijayan circulated on Facebook, falsely promoting an old currency note scam. Police are investigating the account, possible victims and whether similar deepfake videos targeted other officials

An elderly woman from Khammam district who went missing three days ago was found murdered and burned. Police arrested her son-in-law, who confessed to the crime. Forensic teams recovered bone fragments from the site, and investigation is ongoing.

A 22-year-old man, Niranjan Pradhan, was arrested by EAGLE Force and Railway Police in Hyderabad for transporting 18.5 kg of marijuana worth Rs 9.26 lakh on the Konark Express.

A woman in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, allegedly lost Rs 1.43 crore in a digital arrest scam after fraudsters impersonated Delhi Police officials and falsely accused her of money laundering. Police registered a case and are investigating the cyber fraud

Bengaluru Police arrested a Bihar man for allegedly strangling his wife after repeated domestic disputes. The accused allegedly fled to Bihar after the murder but was traced and arrested. Police said scientific evidence and CCTV footage support the ongoing investigation

A student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok, killing three teachers and three students while injuring 15 others. Police are investigating the motive, and authorities believe the firearm was taken from a family member

The CBI alleged three NTA subject experts leaked confidential NEET-UG 2026 questions by exploiting security lapses, including inadequate frisking and CCTV monitoring. Its chargesheet names 13 accused, detailing the alleged paper leak network, investigations, arrests and subsequent examination re-conduct

Madhapur police busted an illegal drug supply racket in Hyderabad, seizing over 6,500 Tramadol tablets from Prime Pharmacy in Ayyappa Society. Two persons were arrested, while the main supplier remains absconding.

A 35-year-old man was hacked to death in full public view at Singareni Colony, Saidabad, Hyderabad, allegedly by a local resident using a machete. Police said the victim had multiple criminal cases against him, but the motive is yet to be established.

A man allegedly trespassed into a Boduppal residence at midnight, threatened a family with a dummy gun after abusing the complainant over phone, and fled. Police registered a case at Medipally and are investigating.

Hyderabad police’s H-FAST unit, in coordination with GHMC Food Safety, seized 25 tonnes of adulterated spices and arrested three men during raids across the city. Hazardous chemicals and industrial dyes were found in spice units, prompting three criminal cases and a public advisory to buy only from licensed vendors.

Andhra Pradesh Forest Department arrested two suspects in connection with the suspicious death of a tiger in Nallamalla forest’s Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve. Investigators are probing possible poaching or poisoning after the tiger’s missing paws raised illegal wildlife trade concerns. Forensic reports are awaited

A 29-year-old teacher was allegedly stabbed to death inside a Faridabad private school by a 21-year-old stalking suspect. Police arrested the accused within hours, suspecting revenge after a previous molestation complaint. CCTV footage reportedly captured the fatal attack and escape

Punjab Police busted two ISI-backed cross-border terror modules in Amritsar, arresting nine accused, including four juveniles. Investigators recovered weapons and petrol bombs, alleging the suspects conducted surveillance, shared footage with foreign handlers, and planned activities to disturb public peace

A woman was murdered in Irkapally, Nagulgidda mandal, allegedly by her husband following domestic disputes. He surrendered at the local police station after dumping the body at a dargah. Police are investigating the motive.

The West Bengal STF investigation found Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network allegedly used arrested social influencer Arpita Sarkar to honey-trap relatives of six state ministers and other influential people for intelligence gathering. Police are probing encrypted communications and Pakistani-linked social media handlers

Banjara Hills police registered a POCSO case against a youth for allegedly harassing a minor girl, posting her photos and videos on social media, demanding Rs 1 lakh to remove the content, and threatening her family. Police are searching for the suspect

A 30-year-old woman from Maharashtra died after suffering an electric shock while washing clothes at her sister's house in Hyderabad's Bhawani Nagar. Despite receiving treatment at a private hospital and later Osmania General Hospital, she succumbed. Police registered a case

A probe has started into Birbhum stone quarry owner Tulu Mondal's company receiving 84 government construction contracts during the previous West Bengal government. The Enforcement Directorate is examining his assets, while police investigate alleged links to seized cash, gold and corruption

Three people were killed and seven others injured in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho. Police found the suspected gunman dead nearby and said the community threat was over. Authorities are investigating the motive and circumstances

A 36-year-old Gurugram man employed with a multinational company was found hanging at his home. His family alleged marital disputes and his wife's divorce petition led to the death. Police have detained the wife and are investigating while awaiting the post-mortem report

A first-year paramedical student was detained in Ayodhya after a handwritten note allegedly containing bomb-making information was found in a medical college's X-ray department. The student claimed he copied the content from a movie, while police and intelligence agencies continue investigating

Hyderabad's Monda Market police busted an inter-state motorcycle theft gang, arresting two suspects and recovering nine stolen bikes, while one accused remains absconding.

Police in Adilabad’s Boath mandal arrested a servant and his aide for burglary, recovering 1.4 kg of silver and 15 grams of gold. The accused confessed to stealing ornaments and cash from his employer’s house using CCTV evidence.