crime reporting
Woman Drugged and Blackmailed for 18 Months After Instagram Friendship Turned Criminal in UP
Oct 15, 2025 10:25 pm CST
A 27-year-old woman in Ballia was allegedly drugged, raped, and blackmailed for over 18 months by a man she met on Instagram. Police arrested 23-year-old Ashish Kumar who allegedly recorded illicit footage of the assault and used it to repeatedly victimize the woman by threatening to share it online. Authorities have filed charges under rape provisions and the Information Technology Act as the investigation continues.
Controversy Over Kolkata's 'Safest City' Status: RG Kar Victim's Parents Challenge NCRB Report
Oct 05, 2025 12:03 pm CST
The parents of an RG Kar Medical College rape victim have strongly contested Kolkata's designation as India's safest city for the fourth consecutive year according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB). While official statistics show Kolkata having the lowest crime rate among 19 major Indian cities with only 83.9 cognizable offenses per lakh population, the victim's father claims 90% of incidents go unregistered. This controversy highlights the potential disconnect between official crime statistics and public perception of safety in the metropolitan city.