Crime News

A Gorakhpur family was cheated by a man posing as an IAS officer who married their daughter after taking ₹15 lakh. The accused, Pritam Nishad, used fake photos and videos to gain trust. After marriage, the bride found his claims false and was rescued after he fled. She alleged he planned to sell her in Goa. Police have registered a case.

A 19-year-old youth was stabbed to death in Akola after a minor argument over staring near a cigarette shop in Maharashtra. The fight between two groups quickly turned violent. Police acted swiftly, forming 8 teams and arresting three accused, Arjun, Aniket and Vishal, within six hours. Authorities have launched a detailed investigation.

A father-son duo was arrested in Bengaluru for stealing computer parts worth ₹80 lakh from a shop in HBR Layout. The accused wore burqas to hide identity and used duplicate keys to enter the store. Police recovered most of the stolen items, including RAM and SSDs. The duo reportedly committed the crime out of jealousy and planned to sell the goods.

Two people, including an 18-year-old girl, were arrested in Kerala’s Kothamangalam with 37.229 grams of MDMA. Excise officials said the drugs were meant for sale to college students. The duo was caught during a special checking drive ahead of elections. Three mobile phones were seized. The accused were living in costly hotel rooms.

A 58-year-old man was arrested in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly assaulting his 6-year-old granddaughter at home. The incident happened on March 17 when family members heard her screams and caught him. The victim was taken to hospital while the accused fled. After a complaint was filed, police traced and arrested him from a relative’s house.

A UP court sentenced Chhatrapal to life imprisonment for killing his father over a land dispute. The attack took place in April last year, when he used a sickle during an argument. The victim died on the way to hospital. The case turned strong after the accused’s mother testified against him in court. The judge also imposed a fine of Rs 1 lakh.

A 6-month pregnant woman, Puja Mondal, was allegedly murdered by her husband in West Bengal’s North 24 Parganas. Her body was found wrapped in plastic under a bed at her home. Police arrested her husband, his mother, and another relative. Family members said she faced harassment over money. Investigators suspect she was strangled after an argument.

A property dealer, Chamanpreet Singh, was shot dead in a daylight attack in Chandigarh’s Sector 9 after leaving a gym. Two bike-borne assailants fired around 12 shots. Police suspect gang rivalry or an extortion link, as the victim had earlier reported threats. A social media post by gangster Lucky Patial claimed responsibility.

A 26-year-old man, Mohammad Sharif, was arrested by Mangaluru East Police for allegedly attempting to murder Mohan Das Shetty by ramming his car into the victim’s two-wheeler after a land dispute. Sharif, who claimed he was cheated in a Rs 2 crore deal, reportedly attacked Shetty following an argument. A video of the incident has surfaced.

Five final-year MBBS students of AIIMS Rajkot were arrested for allegedly abetting the suicide of their classmate Ratan Meghwal, who died near railway tracks on March 14. A 17-page note accused them of harassment and assault. Despite earlier warning signs, no case was filed then. The court has allowed the accused to appear for exams under custody.