"law-and-order"

BRS MLC Dasoju Sravan criticised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy after a midnight decoy operation in Hyderabad exposed lapses in law and order, alleging rising crimes against women, misuse of surveillance systems, and political interference in policing.

Gyanesh Kumar directed authorities in West Bengal to arrest those involved in post-poll violence after fatalities and vandalism, urging strict law enforcement as tensions rise following the Bharatiya Janata Party victory in the state elections

The Enforcement Directorate told the Supreme Court that West Bengal authorities obstructed its probe into a ₹2,700-crore coal scam, alleging CM Mamata Banerjee’s involvement. It sought a CBI inquiry, while the court questioned the maintainability of the plea under Article 32

Manipur government restored mobile internet and broadband services in five Imphal Valley districts after reviewing improved law and order following a bomb attack in Bishnupur suspension had caused widespread disruption while security operations, protests and investigations continue across the state

Police in Sopore arrested 25 people for disturbing law and order after protests over a teacher accused of student harassment. The teacher has been suspended and booked, with authorities launching a time-bound investigation and temporarily shutting educational institutions

Allahabad High Court rebuked Uttar Pradesh authorities for limiting worshippers at a Sambhal mosque during Ramzan, saying officials must ensure peaceful prayers. The court told the Superintendent of Police and Collector to resign or seek transfer if unable to maintain law and order

Experts and journalists in Bangladesh warned that deteriorating law and order and organised mob violence are being fuelled by patronage from the Yunus-led interim government. They flagged shrinking media freedom, attacks on news outlets, regulatory overreach, and growing threats to journalists

  Two siblings, aged 4 and 5, who went missing from Ranchi’s Dhurwa area 12 days ago, were rescued from kidnappers in Ramgarh district. Jharkhand police traced them successfully, with Chief Minister Hemant Soren praising the coordinated investigation 

A 22-year-old man was killed in a daylight mob attack in Uttar Pradesh’s Kushinagar district following an altercation with local youths. One accused has been arrested, while police deployed additional forces and continue searching for other suspects involved in the incident

Overall crime in Telangana declined by 2.33 per cent in 2025, with rioting cases dropping sharply, police said. However, offences such as dacoity, POCSO and counterfeiting rose, while accident fatalities declined despite an increase in road mishaps

Hyderabad Police enforced tight security around Gun Park and the State Assembly as sessions began, deploying nearly 1,000 personnel. Measures followed protest calls by former sarpanches over unpaid bills, with preventive detentions made to maintain law and order

Tension erupted in Chomu town of Jaipur district after a dispute over an iron railing near a mosque turned violent, leading to stone-pelting and injuries to six policemen. Police used tear gas, conducted a flag march, and restored order

Bangladesh police arrested 663 people and seized firearms nationwide under Operation Devil Hunt Phase-2, aimed at restoring law and order ahead of elections. The intensified crackdown has drawn political criticism amid rising violence and allegations of targeting opposition members

In Pakistan's Karak district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, unidentified assailants attacked a police van, killing five officers. Authorities launched a search operation, while Chief Minister Sohail Afridi condemned the attack, linking it to TTP activity after the ceasefire ended in November 2022

A madrassa cleric in Uttar Pradesh’s Bahraich district has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a student and threatening her with death. The incident came to light after the girl informed her family, following which police registered a case and launched an investigation

Normalcy returned to Ludhiana’s Central Jail after a violent clash between inmates and police injured several people, including the jail superintendent. Authorities registered a case, launched an investigation, and tightened security, while the Punjab Jail Minister sought a detailed report.

Tension prevailed in Afzalgunj as GHMC officials, backed by police, demolished footpath encroachments following High Court orders. Shopkeepers and AIMIM supporters protested the operation, claiming they received no notice. Police eventually restored order and the demolition was completed

The Karnataka government has introduced the Hate Speech and Hate Crime (Prevention) Bill, defining broad categories of hate speech and prescribing penalties of up to 10 years’ imprisonment and fines of up to Rs one lakh for repeated offences

A gang of six armed men looted cash and jewellery worth around Rs 1 crore from a shop in Siwan’s Raghunathpur area, firing multiple rounds to spread panic. The daylight heist has raised serious concerns over Bihar’s law and order situation

An unidentified man snatched the mangalsutra of a 57-year-old woman who was alone at home in Mustyala village, Cheriyal mandal, on Monday. The assailant, who arrived on a bike and wore a helmet, fled immediately. Police have registered a case and begun investigation