organized crime
Sri Lankan Opposition Politician Assassinated: Lasantha Wickramasekara Shot Dead in Office Amid Rising Violence
Oct 22, 2025 04:55 pm CST
Lasantha Wickramasekara, a 38-year-old opposition politician and Weligama council chairman, was shot dead in his office by an unidentified gunman. This marks the first political assassination under President Dissanayake's government, occurring amid Sri Lanka's alarming surge in violent crime with over 50 deaths in more than 100 shootings this year, mostly linked to drug gangs and organized crime.
Police Reveal Puja Khedkar Family Case as Organized Crime, Not Simple Kidnapping
Oct 06, 2025 07:24 pm CST
Mumbai police have presented evidence to court claiming that the incident involving former IAS officer Puja Khedkar's family is a case of organized crime rather than simple kidnapping. Following a minor traffic accident, Dilip Khedkar allegedly abducted a truck cleaner, confining him in their Pune residence basement. Authorities highlighted the family's alleged criminal background, evidence tampering, and deliberate attempts to obstruct justice in the ongoing investigation.
Shocking Murder in Meerut: Friend Films Execution as UP City Faces Rising Violence
Oct 03, 2025 07:56 pm CST
A disturbing murder in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh has shocked residents after footage showed a man shooting his friend three times in just 11 seconds while an accomplice filmed the execution. The deliberately viral video raises serious concerns about organized crime in the region, with police investigating why the perpetrators recorded and shared their crime online. This incident is one of three murders reported in Meerut on the same day.
Pics: Violent Gen-Z Led Protests In Peru Target President Boluarte's Government
Sep 22, 2025 06:55 pm CST
Hundreds of anti-government demonstrators in Peru's capital Lima took to the streets again on Sunday following clashes that injured at least 18 people, including police officers and journalists.
India Elected Member Of Interpol Asian Committee At Conference In Singapore
Sep 20, 2025 12:29 am CST
India on Friday was elected as a member of the Interpol Asian Committee during the 25th Asian Regional Conference held in Singapore, officials said.
3 Arrested, 36 Detained As Delhi Police Raids Gangster Hideouts Across NCR
Sep 19, 2025 02:40 am CST
The Delhi Police conducted massive raids at criminal hideouts across the national capital and Haryana in the early hours on Thursday, and arrested three people including the father of jailed gangster Neeraj Bawana.
Australian Pilot Dies After Plane Carrying 180 kg Cocaine Crashes In Brazil
Sep 17, 2025 03:57 pm CST
Mr Clark, a former Qantas pilot with over 20 years of aviation experience, was alone in the aircraft when it crashed shortly after takeoff from a rural airstrip.