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New York police officer Omar Habib was convicted of using a chokehold, strangulation and assault after restraining a man in 2023. The case marks the first prosecution under the city's 2020 chokehold ban, with Habib facing seven years in prison

Bengaluru police registered an FIR after a student allegedly involved in anti-NEET protests was assaulted by unidentified men. Investigators are examining CCTV footage to determine the motive, while AISA alleged ABVP involvement. No arrests have been made so far

A 35-year-old man was beaten to death and another injured after villagers allegedly attacked them on suspicion of goat theft in Jharkhand's Khunti district. Police registered an FIR, launched an investigation, and said no arrests have been made in the mob assault case

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari condemned the assault on journalists during a protest over the NEET paper leak in Kolkata, assured strict action against those responsible, and directed authorities to ensure proper treatment for the injured mediapersons

 A 17-year-old boy was allegedly beaten to death by unidentified assailants in Hyderabad's Kalapather area after being lured out by a phone call. Police registered a murder case, launched an investigation, and are examining CCTV footage to identify the suspects 

A 22-year-old law student died in Bengaluru after being stabbed following a relationship breakup. The Jeevan Bheemanagar police have registered a murder case and arrested the victim's former boyfriend and his younger brother

The Kerala High Court issued notices to five members of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan’s security team on the state government's plea seeking cancellation of anticipatory bail in the alleged assault case involving Youth Congress workers during the 2023 Nava Kerala Sadas

An 18-year-old Dalit youth, Ketan Lal, was allegedly beaten to death in Pratapnagar, Uttarakhand, over an inter-caste friendship. His friend was injured. Police have filed a murder case under the SC/ST Act and detained one suspect

A 70-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district by a man suspected to be mentally unstable. The accused was later assaulted by villagers, rescued by police and admitted to hospital as investigations continue

A Bengaluru Congress functionary Anand P was arrested under POCSO provisions after a complaint alleging sexual misconduct with a minor, assault, criminal intimidation, and violence involving family members, with police registering a case and initiating further investigation

The Supreme Court of India refused to stay a Jharkhand High Court order transferring a probe against Enforcement Directorate officials to the Central Bureau of Investigation, allowing the CBI to continue its investigation into assault allegations

Taranjit Singh Sandhu directed Delhi Police to ensure security for an Army brigadier and his family after an alleged assault in Vasant Enclave. He ordered a swift investigation and strict action while assuring protection and rule of law

In Gwalior, a wedding turned violent after guests demanded liquor and attacked the bride, groom, and family upon refusal. Several were injured, valuables were stolen, and police launched an investigation into the incident

Police arrested three persons for allegedly assaulting a duty doctor at the Government General Hospital in Mancherial. The accused reportedly attacked the doctor while under the influence of liquor. Authorities warned of strict action against assaults on healthcare professionals.

In Gurugram, a 19-year-old biotechnology student from North Tripura was critically injured after being brutally assaulted by her live-in partner, Shivam. Police arrested him, registered an FIR, and are investigating with CCTV and evidence from the PG accommodation

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

In Gazipur, Bangladesh, Hindu businessman Liton Chandra Ghosh was beaten to death by three family members over a dispute involving missing bananas. Police have detained the suspects and are investigating the incident, which is unrelated to recent communal violence

Karnataka Police and the State Women’s Commission rejected claims that BJP worker Sujatha Handi was assaulted or stripped, stating she removed her own clothes while resisting arrest during voter revision disputes in Hubballi. Investigations are ongoing to verify facts, with judicial custody already imposed

Women’s rights activist Brinda Adige condemned the alleged assault and stripping of BJP worker Sujatha Handi by police in Hubballi, Karnataka, calling it a grave violation of human and constitutional rights and demanding immediate suspension and accountability for the officers involved

In Firozabad, 50-year-old transport businessman Balmukund Dubey was beaten to death by his partner Gajendra Singh and associates over a financial dispute. Police registered a case, and one accused has been taken into custody for questioning