Pimpri Chinchwad police report a decline in serious crimes in 2025. Key strategies included mapping 1,585 criminals, targeting 1,045 sensitive spots, and using the PC City app for public involvement. Read the full analysis.
Vadodara's DCB invokes stringent GujCTOC Act against 8 gang members for a decade of terror involving 152+ cases. Read about the crackdown on organised crime.
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Pune police arrest two youths, detain two minors for abducting & murdering a 17-year-old boy in Katraj. The victim was lured using a fake girl's social media profile. Details inside.
A Banda court sentenced a man to death for the brutal rape and assault of a five-year-old girl in Kalinjar town. The swift verdict came in 160 days. Read the shocking details.
A tragic murder-suicide in Tirupati's Maruthi Nagar leaves a man and a woman dead after a heated argument. Police investigate the case. Read the full details.
A notorious criminal carrying a ₹1 lakh reward was killed in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Banda district. The shootout occurred during a vehicle check operation.
Rajkot Crime Branch invokes stringent GujCTOC Act against 14 associates of the notorious Batli Gang, arresting nine. Gang leader Savan Vaghela already in jail. Read more.
A special POCSO court in Uttar Pradesh's Banda district sentences a man to 25 years of rigorous imprisonment for raping a minor girl. The court also imposes a fine of Rs 50,000. Read the full details of the verdict.
UP Congress President Ajay Rai writes to CM Yogi Adityanath, urging the state to stop the auction of Rifle Club ground in Banda, a vital playground for youth development and public interest.
Banda police register FIR against 7, including an outpost incharge, for allegedly torturing a youth, breaking his fingers, and forcing him to drink urine. Court orders action after victim's complaint.
A 25-year-old theft suspect in Kanpur alleges brutal custodial torture, including being forced to drink urine. An FIR names a police outpost in-charge and six others. Read the shocking details.
An 18-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh's Banda allegedly killed her 45-year-old neighbour in self-defence after he tried to sexually assault her. Police confirm evidence points to self-defence.
An 18-year-old woman in Banda's Baberu allegedly killed her 50-year-old neighbour with an axe and stick after he attempted to rape her. She surrendered at the police station with the weapon. Police investigation ongoing.
A 21-year-old man was murdered in Tarikere, Chikkamagaluru, allegedly by the brother of a girl whose photo he posted online. The victim had wished her a happy birthday. Police have registered a case.
NTR Police Commissionerate reports a significant 21.66% decline in overall crimes for 2025. Key improvements seen in property offences, crimes against women, and road safety. Read the full annual crime review analysis.
Sandeep Mishra, who escaped in 2012 by throwing chilli powder at cops, was arrested in Banda after police tracked him via his son's wedding. He was living as Pappu Tiwari in Pune. Read the full story.
Sandeep Mishra, a history-sheeter who escaped police custody in 2012, was finally arrested in Banda. Police tracked him down after intercepting a call about his son's wedding. Read the full story of the dramatic capture.
Avadi city police report a significant decline in violent and property crimes in 2025. Murders fell 21%, chain-snatching 35%, aided by NAFIS tech and strategic policing. Read the full report.
Haryana Police records a significant 5.7% decline in overall crime in 2025, with sharp drops in rape, robbery, and murder cases. Proactive operations lead to over 4,000 offenders jailed. Read the full report.
New data reveals a sharp rise in homicides, rapes, and robberies in key US cities like Atlanta and LA. As President Trump pushes federal intervention, a political battle over law and order intensifies. Read the full analysis.
A 17-year-old boy was brutally stoned to death at Badnera railway station in Amravati. Police swiftly arrested two adults and detained two minors. This marks the sixth murder in the area in six months.
After a dramatic encounter near Banda, police arrested Sandeep, a fugitive carrying a Rs 1 lakh reward. He had been on the run since 2012 after attacking cops. Read the full story.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah details a comprehensive national strategy against organised crime, focusing on coordination, technology, and stringent laws. Read the full plan.
A school teacher, Rao Danish Ali, was shot dead on the Aligarh Muslim University campus. AMU Proctor confirms the incident, sparking security concerns. Read the latest details.
Vir Das starrer 'Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos' releases new song 'Banda Tere Liye', featuring a fun role reversal. Fans praise Vir Das's dancing. Film releases Jan 16, 2026. Read more!
A man and his two sons in Odisha's Jajpur district arrested for allegedly murdering his 75-year-old mother in a staged accident over a property dispute. Police reveal chilling details.
Two youths died and one was injured after a truck ran over them following a head-on bike collision near Dohatara village in Banda. None were wearing helmets. Read the full report.
Eight people, including a woman and child, died in separate road accidents across Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, Sultanpur, Banda, and another location. Details of the tragic incidents inside.
In a shocking Dahod murder case, an elder brother allegedly killed his younger sibling to prevent him from selling the family house to buy a car. The body was burned to hide evidence. Read the full investigation details.