Crime

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.

A newly married man was allegedly killed by his wife’s brothers in Dwarapudi village of Andhra Pradesh’s East Godavari district in a suspected honour killing. Police have registered a case under the BNS and launched a manhunt for the accused.

Two men sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering Pukhraj in Bijnor allegedly threatened the presiding judge moments after the verdict. Authorities enhanced security for the judge following the courtroom intimidation incident, officials confirmed

The US Justice Department is reviewing whether it improperly withheld FBI interview records in the Jeffrey Epstein case, including uncorroborated allegations against Donald Trump. Missing files were flagged by journalists and Democrats, prompting scrutiny over transparency and redaction practices

The CBI secured the extradition of Anil Kumar Reddy Yeddula from the UAE to India in a cheating and criminal intimidation case. The operation involved INTERPOL coordination, Dubai Police, and Andhra Pradesh Police, continuing India’s efforts to repatriate wanted fugitives

A self-proclaimed "godman" in Yadgir, Mallikarjun Mutya, is absconding after a viral video showing him misbehaving with a minor sparked outrage. The KSCPCR registered a suo motu case, and police filed an FIR under the POCSO Act to initiate a manhunt