Crime News

A shocking theft case has emerged after a son allegedly took ₹50 lakh from his family home and spent ₹5 lakh on his girlfriend, including gifting her an iPhone. Here’s what happened next.

A 33-year-old woman was allegedly strangled to death in Telangana by a software employee, who police say acted at the behest of her father. Ankathi Manasa’s decomposed body was found in a car boot in Elkathurthy on August 20. Police allege her father was angry over her relationship and wanted to prevent further 'shame' to the family.

A rifle-shooting coach has been arrested in Andhra Pradesh after three members of family died by suicide in Godavari River. Police say suicide notes accused Sheikh Sadiq Khan of harassment, threats, blackmail and pressuring Sowjanya to convert to Islam. Investigators are also examining allegations linking him to the death of Sowjanya's husband.

A newly married man in UP's Jhansi approached police alleging he caught his wife with a man she was allegedly involved with. He claimed she had been giving him sleeping pills and that the pair attacked him when he confronted them. Neighbours reportedly intervened after hearing his cries. Police have received his complaint and are investigating.

A 30-year-old pregnant woman in Gujarat’s Banaskantha has accused three brothers and their uncle of repeatedly raping, assaulting and blackmailing her with an alleged private video. She also claimed they pressured her to convert her religion. Police registered a case on August 20 under relevant BNS provisions and Gujarat Freedom of Religion Act.

A 37-year-old ICICI Bank relationship manager, Divya Mishra, was allegedly shot dead by her husband, Manas Bajpai, outside her workplace in Lucknow’s Gomti Nagar. Police said Bajpai later went to his Husadiya home, allegedly shot his sister.

Six policemen have been booked for murder after 65-year-old bullion trader Umesh Gupta was found dead following a police raid at his Shahjahanpur home. His wife alleged that officers took him to the roof and threw him down. Police said the raid was linked to a 2025 theft case involving allegedly stolen silver. A post-mortem examination is underway.

A blast at a CNG station near Tikri Kalan Metro Station in Outer Delhi killed 3 people filling gas into a bus and injured others on Wednesday afternoon. The Delhi Fire Service received a call at 3:37 pm. Officials said the explosion may have been caused by a CNG cylinder. The exact cause remains unclear and further details are awaited.

A woman died at PGIMS Rohtak after allegedly being sexually assaulted by a security guard inside the CT scan room of Panipat Civil Hospital. Police said the accused, identified as Rakesh, stopped her family from entering the room and assaulted her. He has been arrested and an FIR registered under relevant BNS provisions.

A 17-year-old boy was allegedly murdered in Bhopal after police say a group believed an Instagram reel claiming human testicles could fetch Rs 1.20 crore. Police have arrested two adults and detained three minors. Investigators say the victim was lured with Rs 100, killed and his testicles removed, but no buyer emerged.