20 Injured in Tourist Van-Truck Collision Near Uchipuli
A tourist van carrying 22 pilgrims to Rameswaram temple collided with a stationary tipper truck near Uchipuli in Ramanathapuram district early Saturday, leaving 20 people injured.
Category : Law & Order
HC Orders Removal of Encroachments on SPCA Land in Hyderabad
Telangana High Court directs authorities to clear encroachments from 4,000 sq yd SPCA land in Sultan Bazar, originally allotted by Nizams for veterinary hospital and goshala.
Kolkata: Two Die, One Critical in Road Accidents
Two separate road accidents in Kolkata claimed two lives and left one person critically injured. The incidents occurred on EM Bypass and Sadananda Road, highlighting ongoing traffic safety concerns in the city.
Ahmedabad Police Arrests Two, Recovers NRI's Stolen Gold
Ahmedabad Crime Branch swiftly arrested two women and recovered stolen ancestral gold jewellery from an NRI woman visiting from the US for a religious programme in Gujarat.
Hisar Train Accident: Mother, Daughter Dead, Child Injured
A tragic train accident in Hisar's Hansi district resulted in the death of a woman and her 6-year-old daughter, with her 3-year-old daughter critically injured. Police are investigating the incident.
Ballari Fire: 8 Detained Over Social Media Reel Incident
Ballari police detained eight persons after a fire at Aruna Janardhana Reddy's house. Youths allegedly lit fire while shooting reels, causing Rs 1.25 crore damage. Political blame game ensues.
Minneapolis Man Killed by Federal Agents in Immigration Op
A 37-year-old Minneapolis man, Alex Jeffrey Pretti, was fatally shot by federal immigration officers during an enforcement operation, intensifying protests and political debate in the city.
Madras HC Orders Reports on Amaravathi River Illegal Mining
Madras High Court has directed water resources and geology departments to submit reports on suo motu proceedings against illegal sand mining in Karur's Amaravathi river, with authorities detailing enforcement actions.
Bengaluru Cop Arrested for Harassing Minor Student
A police constable in Bengaluru has been arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a minor male PUC student while on duty at Freedom Park. The incident occurred in the afternoon, prompting immediate action from senior officers.
Bengaluru Leads Karnataka in Missing Children Cases: Police Data
Bengaluru recorded 3,268 missing children cases over three years, highest in Karnataka. Police data shows 72% are girls, with most cases involving elopement or runaways rather than kidnappings.
Jind Junction Security Boost Post Punjab Railway Blast
Following a railway track blast in Punjab, GRP and RPF conducted a joint search operation at Jind Junction. No suspicious items were found, but security remains heightened ahead of Republic Day.
Karnataka HC Stays Bengaluru Lamborghini Rash Driving Case
Karnataka High Court halts proceedings against Bengaluru resident BR Chiranth for rash driving after he paid fines and replaced noisy Lamborghini silencer. Next hearing on Feb 6.
Gujarat HC Rejects Principal's Transfer Challenge Over Serious Allegations
Ahmedabad High Court dismisses petition by primary school principal challenging transfer after villagers alleged communalism, casteism, and violent domestic disputes affecting students' mental health.
Ahmedabad Gym Trainer Assaulted Over Refund Dispute
A gym trainer in Ahmedabad's Prahladnagar area was assaulted late at night in December over a refund dispute involving Rs 32,000 paid by a female acquaintance of the accused.
Ahmedabad Schools Issue Security Advisory After Bomb Threats
Ahmedabad schools receive bomb threat emails, prompting security advisory with protocols for police coordination, visitor monitoring, and emergency response plans to ensure student safety.
Delhi Court Upholds Bail in Chandni Mahal Violence Case
A Delhi court has maintained bail for Mohd. Ubaidullah in the Chandni Mahal violence case after reassessment ordered by the High Court, which criticized the initial bail order as cryptic and unreasoned.
Ex-Market Committee Secretary Chargesheeted in Chandigarh
Chandigarh police file chargesheet against former market committee secretary for alleged corruption, misappropriation of funds, and forgery in a significant legal development.
Three Bodies Found in Zirakpur and Mullanpur, Chandigarh
Chandigarh police are investigating after three bodies were discovered in separate incidents in Zirakpur and Mullanpur, raising concerns about public safety in the region.
Haryana Police Busts Rs 1.9 Crore Fraud Gang, 3 Held
Haryana Police has successfully dismantled an inter-state gang responsible for a massive financial fraud amounting to Rs 1.9 crore. Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the sophisticated scam that spanned multiple states.
Bengaluru Child Marriage Alert Turns Out to Be Misunderstanding
A suspected child marriage case in Bengaluru's Roopena Agrahara was a misunderstanding from a father's argument with his daughter's boyfriend. Police intervened, counseled the family, and warned the boy about legal consequences under the Pocso Act.
Senior Advocate Urges More Lawyers for SC/ST Atrocity Cases
Senior advocate Lajapathi Roy emphasizes the need for more lawyers to serve as special public prosecutors in courts handling SC/ST Act cases. Evidence NGO data reveals rising caste-based violence in Tamil Nadu districts.
Varanasi Police Busts Sex Racket, Arrests 5 in Raid
Varanasi Cantt police dismantled a sex racket operating from a Kunj Vihar apartment, arresting five individuals including four women. The raid followed an anonymous tip and led to the recovery of incriminating evidence.
Ballia: Youth Held for Forced Conversion, Minor Molestation
Police in Ballia's Rasra area arrested a 20-year-old man on charges of forced religious conversion, molesting a minor girl, pressuring for marriage, and issuing threats under multiple sections of BNS, UP Prohibition Act, and Pocso Act.
72-Year-Old Gets 25 Years for Granddaughter's Sexual Abuse
A POCSO court in Hamirpur sentenced a 72-year-old man to 25 years rigorous imprisonment for sexually assaulting his minor granddaughter over 5 years. The court also ordered ₹10.30 lakh compensation for the victim's rehabilitation.
Bengaluru Parking Fight: 12 Arrested After Temple Brawl
A routine parking argument in Bengaluru's Vidyaranyapura escalated into a violent mass fight near a temple, leading to 12 arrests. The incident involved assault on a family and police obstruction.
Bengaluru Prison Bans Oranges, Grapes Over Alcohol Fears
Bengaluru Central Prison has banned citrus fruits like oranges and grapes to prevent inmates from fermenting them into alcohol. New restrictions also limit clothing, bedding, and outside food.
ED Attaches Properties Worth Rs 19.4 Crore in Bengaluru Seat Scam
Enforcement Directorate attaches three properties worth over Rs 19.4 crore linked to educational trust trustees in Bengaluru engineering seat-blocking scam investigation.
Virginia Bill to End Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Violent Crimes
Democratic lawmakers in Virginia propose eliminating mandatory minimum prison sentences for violent felonies including rape and manslaughter, sparking intense debate between criminal justice reformers and public safety advocates.
Madras HC: Collectors Can't Decide Senior Citizen Fraud Cases
Madras High Court rules district collectors lack jurisdiction to adjudicate fraud, coercion, or undue influence claims by senior citizens under the Maintenance and Welfare Act, directing such matters to civil courts.
Varanasi Police Seize Rs 30.52 Cr Assets of Drug Kingpin's Father
Rohania police in Varanasi have issued notices to forfeit movable and immovable assets worth over Rs 30.52 crore belonging to Bhola Jaiswal, father of codeine syrup smuggling kingpin Shubham Jaiswal, under SAFEMA.
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