"law-and-order"

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

A Class 7 student’s father and brother were assaulted in a Gorakhpur village after they objected to the harassment of the 14-year-old girl. The attackers fled after the assault, and police have increased patrolling while searching for the accused

Security forces destroyed a Maoist arms manufacturing facility in Sukma district, Chhattisgarh, seizing 17 firearms and several weapon-making tools. The operation is part of intensified efforts to dismantle Naxal infrastructure and promote peace under the government’s rehabilitation policy

The Naxalite movement is on the verge of collapse, with over 300 surrenders in recent days. Security officials predict its end by January 2026. Weak leadership, shortage of arms, and Venugopal’s surrender indicate the movement’s imminent demise

A Haryana Police assistant sub-inspector allegedly shot himself dead in Rohtak district, officials said. The incident comes amid the controversy surrounding the recent death of senior police officer Y. Puran Kumar, who was found with a gunshot wound in Chandigarh

IPS officer VC Sajjanar assumed charge as Hyderabad Police Commissioner, pledging a citizen-centric approach under ‘People Welfare Policing’. His priorities include law and order, women’s safety, AI-driven policing, tackling drugs, cybercrime awareness, food safety, and stricter traffic enforcement

Tauqeer Raza, cleric and chief of the Ittehad-e-Millat Council, was arrested in Bareilly after the ‘I Love Muhammad’ campaign sparked violence. Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath warned rioters of stern action, asserting his government will not allow blockades or curfew

The Nepal Army assumed control of law and order on Wednesday, imposing a nationwide curfew until Thursday morning after violent Gen Z protests led to arson and vandalism. Civilian authorities failed to contain unrest, prompting the Army’s direct intervention.

BRS MLC Tata Madhusudhan has raised serious concerns over rising crime and lawlessness in Khammam. He alleged rampant thefts, ganja trade, misuse of police for ministers’ protocol, and called on authorities and ministers to take responsibility before public outrage escalates

Trinamool Congress leader Rezzak Khan was shot and hacked to death in Bhangar, South 24 Parganas. Accusations between TMC and AISF followed, reigniting tensions in the politically volatile region. Police have launched a probe; Khan’s body was sent for autopsy

Cyberabad police held an awareness meeting with spa centre owners to reinforce anti-trafficking norms and regulatory compliance. Guidelines included CCTV installation, qualified staff, operating hours, and proper registration to ensure transparency and public safety in spa operations.