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A 57-year-old Sikh man, Avtar Singh, was found dead in California days after being kidnapped in Tracy. Authorities said he was not the intended target. Investigation continues as community members mourn the longtime temple volunteer and head cook

Rajasthan Police detained a suspect for the strangulation of a 13-year-old girl in Bikaner. The victim was murdered while walking to her Class 8 board exams. Authorities suspect sexual assault, while local protests over the tragedy have delayed the post-mortem

In Amaravati, a marital dispute over TV volume turned deadly when 25-year-old Kranthi allegedly stabbed her husband, Sheikh Ahmed (27), who later died. Police have registered a murder case and are seeking Kranthi’s arrest

A man was found murdered near Rainbow Cricket Ground in Kashimbowli village, Moinabad, Hyderabad, with visible injuries. Police launched an investigation, collecting forensic evidence, while the victim’s identity remains unknown and multiple motives, including personal rivalry, are being examined

In Chinaur village, Kangra district, a 58-year-old mid-day meal worker, Salochna Devi, was allegedly murdered with a sickle inside a government primary school in broad daylight. The accused, Rakesh Kumar, has been arrested; investigations are ongoing

In Tumakuru, a 33-year-old woman allegedly smothered her mother with a pillow, influenced by an astrologer’s claims of black magic. Authorities arrested her and her husband after villagers raised suspicions over the unnatural death of Pushpavathi (55)

A woman was allegedly murdered by her husband at Laxmipur village in Jagtial rural mandal early on Saturday. Police said the accused attacked her while she was asleep. A case has been registered, and efforts are on to trace the absconding suspect.

In Jharkhand’s Palamu, a couple and their 18-year-old son were allegedly hacked to death over suspected witchcraft, while their minor daughter was injured. Police have launched a manhunt, and the bodies were sent for post-mortem in Medininagar

Three men were arrested in Chennai for the brutal murder of Gaurav Kumar, his wife, and two-year-old son following an attempted sexual assault. Bodies were recovered from multiple locations, sparking political outrage over Tamil Nadu’s law and order situation

A young woman was arrested in Vikarabad district for allegedly killing her parents after they opposed her relationship with a man she met on Instagram. Police said she administered an overdose of sedatives and are probing the case from all angles.

A man allegedly killed his wife after suspecting her fidelity and attacked his daughter before attempting suicide at Adarsh Nagar colony in Siddipet. The woman died on the spot, while the daughter and accused were hospitalised.

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

A 16-year-old girl from Karuvarakundu, Malappuram, reported missing on Thursday, was found dead on Friday in an isolated area near Thodiyapulam. Injuries suggest murder. Police are questioning a minor boy and have launched a detailed investigation

A 35-year-old woman was found murdered in the Kasba Bazaar area of Khammam late on Friday night. Police suspect the involvement of a man who had allegedly been stalking and harassing her after her separation from her husband.

Nikitha Godishala's final rites were held in Hyderabad after her murder in the US. She was found dead on December 31, 2025, with multiple stab wounds. The suspect fled to India

In Sitha Nagar, Medak, a 25-year-old man allegedly beat his father, Langidi Lakshmaiah, to death after being denied money for alcohol. Police have registered a case, and the body was sent for postmortem

A 40-year-old Hindu grocer, Moni Chakraborty, was fatally attacked with a sharp weapon in Narsingdi, Bangladesh. He is the third Hindu businessman killed in recent weeks, raising concerns about targeted attacks in the area

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

In West Singhbhum, Jharkhand, Pradhan Purty was arrested for murdering a 25-year-old woman. He confessed to strangling her and crushing her head with a stone after she demanded marriage and money. Evidence, including her mobile and a blood-stained stone, was recovered

A 30-year-old Dalit woman was stabbed to death in Yellapur, allegedly by a man pressuring her to marry him. The accused was later found dead. The incident sparked communal tension, protests, bandh calls and heightened security in Uttara Kannada district