Gumla district

  • 19-Year-Old Murders Pregnant Minor Girlfriend with Axe in Jharkhand: A Case of Family Pressure and Mental Distress

    19-Year-Old Murders Pregnant Minor Girlfriend with Axe in Jharkhand: A Case of Family Pressure and Mental Distress

    Nov 05, 2025 03:02 am CST

    In a shocking incident in Jharkhand's Gumla district, 19-year-old Suman Yadav allegedly murdered his 17-year-old pregnant girlfriend Anshika Tirki with an axe following an argument. The victim, from Chhattisgarh, had been staying with the accused for a week. Police reported that Yadav, who remained at the scene until arrest, confessed to the crime, citing guilt and fear of family dishonor over the minor's pregnancy. The case involves complex factors including mental health issues and societal pressure.

  • 3 Maoists Killed In Gunfight With Security Forces In Jharkhand

    3 Maoists Killed In Gunfight With Security Forces In Jharkhand

    Sep 24, 2025 10:48 pm CST

    At least three members of a banned Maoist splinter group were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jharkhand's Gumla district on Wednesday morning, police said.