Crime

Police arrested three persons in connection with the murder of Dalit youth Jula Vamshi, a private security guard who went missing on April 29. Investigators said the accused lured him to Hyderabad, killed him and dumped the body near Gudulagandi

Three alleged sharpshooters arrested in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the Chandranath Rath murder case will be produced before a Barasat court. Rath, a political aide, was shot dead by bike-borne assailants, with investigators citing a planned attack involving fake number plates and coordinated vehicles

Burglars broke into a locked house in Hyderabad’s Goshamahal area while the family was away at a wedding, stealing gold, silver and cash worth several lakhs

Goa forensic experts have rejected the forest department’s claim that a Home Guard jawan died in a bison attack, calling the conclusion unscientific and beyond their authority. They cited inconsistencies in injuries and evidence, while also flagging concerns over leaked post-mortem documents

Two brothers in Hyderabad drowned in Kowkuru lake after reportedly slipping into deep water while bathing despite not knowing how to swim. Locals alerted authorities, and rescue teams recovered the bodies as police continue investigating the tragic incident

Six people were arrested after an SSC General Duty exam scam was exposed at an online centre, where answers were allegedly auto-filled through remote access. Police seized devices and launched a probe to uncover a wider examination malpractice network

Prohibitory orders were imposed in Kadapa after clashes and stone pelting erupted over the naming of Almas Pet junction. The dispute between groups supporting Tipu Sultan and Lord Hanuman led to Section 144, with police detaining suspects and restoring order

The Malkajgiri Cybercrime Police in Hyderabad solved two cyber fraud cases between May 3 and 9, arresting two accused involved in fake online investment schemes.

A POCSO case has been registered against Bandi Sai Bageerath, son of Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar, following allegations by a minor girl in Hyderabad. Bageerath has filed a counter-complaint accusing the girl’s family of attempting to extort Rs 5 crore

Hyderabad has witnessed repeated burglaries by Nepali gangs who infiltrate households as domestic help before looting valuables. Over the past year, several high-profile cases have emerged, including thefts worth crores in Jubilee Hills, Secunderabad, and Kachiguda.

Cyberabad police reported cyber fraud losses of Rs 104 crore so far this year, with Rs 438 crore lost in 2025. At a coordination meeting with bankers, Commissioner M Ramesh highlighted the growing threat of online scams, including cryptocurrency and call centre frauds.

A man was arrested in Odisha’s Khurda district, taking the total to five, in connection with a lynching case near Balianta under Bhubaneswar. The victim, accused of sexual assault, was attacked by a mob, leading to one death and another critical injury, prompting a high-level police and women’s commission probe

A man in Kothagudem, Telangana, was arrested after attempting to attack police officers with a sickle during drunk-driving checks near Sammakka Sarakka Temple.

A BJP supporter Kishan Haldar (28) was hacked to death in English Bazar, Malda district of West Bengal. Police arrested two suspects and are probing personal disputes as the motive, while tensions rose in the area amid ongoing post-election violence concerns

A man killed his wife Shirisha at an auto stand near Kodad bus stand in Suryapet district after a domestic dispute. The accused Manideep was arrested by police following the brutal attack, which occurred in public and shocked onlookers

Five BJP supporters were injured in a crude bomb blast in Panihati, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal. The attack, occurring amid heightened political tension, led to accusations against the ruling TMC, while police launched an investigation and intensified security deployment in the area

Former Rajasthan PHED Minister Mahesh Joshi was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau in the alleged Rs 960 crore Jal Jeevan Mission scam. Investigators accused him of abusing official position and facilitating fraudulent tenders, while the probe widened to officials and contractors involved

Three youngsters from Medak district drowned in Haldi Vagu near Nacharam in Siddipet after venturing deep into the stream despite not knowing swimming

Tension gripped North 24 Parganas after BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath was shot dead. Police intensified security and launched raids as BJP supporters protested, alleging political violence and demanding arrests, while investigators examined CCTV footage to identify motorcycle-borne assailants

West Bengal Police formed multiple teams and examined CCTV footage after BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s aide Chandranath Rath was shot dead in North 24 Parganas. Investigators suspect professional shooters used sophisticated firearms, while forensic teams recovered cartridges, ammunition, and a fake-number-plated vehicle

Hyderabad police launched a citywide crackdown on drug abuse, screening 204 individuals, of whom 87 tested positive. The drive, led by V.C. Sajjanar, included counselling and promised continued enforcement against narcotics-related activities.

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Bareilly for the sexual assault of an 11-year-old girl who subsequently died by suicide. The autopsy confirmed physical trauma and assault, leading police to identify the suspect through witness statements and technical surveillance

National Investigation Agency teams have been deployed to investigate a blast near BSF headquarters in Jalandhar and another in Amritsar’s Khasa Cantonment. Authorities are probing possible causes, with forensic analysis underway and no injuries reported in either incident

A retired bank manager in Mumbai was held under a 54-day “digital arrest” by cyber fraudsters impersonating Anti-Terrorism Squad and National Investigation Agency, who extorted ₹40.9 lakh by threatening false terror and money laundering charges