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17 Protesters Sentenced to 3-Day Judicial Custody Following Delhi Air Pollution Demonstration
Nov 24, 2025 11:46 pm CST
A Delhi court has ordered three days of judicial custody for 17 protesters arrested during an air pollution demonstration at India Gate. The protesters face multiple charges including assaulting police officers and using pepper spray during confrontations. In a related case, five additional protesters were sentenced to two days' custody for similar offenses and allegedly chanting slogans supporting a Maoist leader.
Tragic Acid Attack in Himachal Pradesh: Woman Dies After Husband's Brutal Assault and Rooftop Push
Nov 20, 2025 06:17 pm CST
A woman in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh has died following a brutal acid attack by her husband who also pushed her off their roof. After receiving treatment at PGI Chandigarh, the victim succumbed to her injuries. The perpetrator, who reportedly had a history of domestic abuse, is in judicial custody with murder charges pending. Authorities continue their investigation after the victim had previously shared allegations against her husband on social media.
MBBS Doctor Arrested in Ricin Terror Plot Injured During Prison Altercation in Gujarat Jail
Nov 19, 2025 02:41 am CST
An MBBS doctor from Hyderabad, Ahmed Mohiyuddin Saiyed, who was arrested by Gujarat ATS for allegedly plotting a terrorist attack using ricin poison, was injured in an altercation with three inmates at Sabarmati Central Prison. Officials confirm he is out of danger, and an FIR regarding the incident will be filed soon.
Samajwadi Party's Azam Khan and Son Sentenced to 7 Years for PAN Card Fraud
Nov 17, 2025 09:03 pm CST
Senior Samajwadi Party leader Mohammad Azam Khan and his son Abdullah Azam have been sentenced to seven years imprisonment by a special MP/MLA court in Rampur for obtaining dual PAN cards with different birth dates. The 77-year-old politician and his son were convicted under multiple IPC sections including forgery, cheating, and criminal conspiracy in a case dating back to 2019.
15-Year-Old Rape Victim Dies by Suicide After Consuming Pesticide in West Bengal
Nov 12, 2025 07:28 pm CST
A 15-year-old rape victim from West Bengal's West Midnapore district died 18 days after consuming pesticide, reportedly due to social stigma and fear. The accused, who employed the girl at his factory, has been arrested and remains in judicial custody. The victim's family suspects she was driven to suicide by taunts from locals or the accused's family, and they are demanding severe punishment for abetting suicide.
Fugitive Father Arrested After 11 Months for Raping and Impregnating Teen Daughter in Assam
Nov 12, 2025 05:54 pm CST
After evading authorities for 11 months, a 41-year-old man has been arrested in Assam's Cachar district for allegedly raping his teenage daughter, resulting in her pregnancy. The victim, who filed a complaint in January, revealed that her father had threatened her life if she disclosed the abuse, which occurred in 2022. The accused has been charged under the POCSO Act and remanded to judicial custody.
Lucknow Jail Inmate Accused of Rs 3,700 Crore Fraud Sends Death Threat to High Court Judge Using Police Phone
Nov 09, 2025 07:26 pm CST
A Lucknow jail inmate facing charges in a Rs 3,700 crore cyber fraud case has been accused of sending death threats to an Allahabad High Court judge using a police constable's phone. Anubhav Mittal allegedly created a fake email account while checking his case status and scheduled the threatening message to frame a fellow inmate due to personal enmity.
21-Year-Old Karnataka Man Arrested Under POCSO Act for Sexual Assault of Minor Sister Resulting in Pregnancy
Nov 09, 2025 05:51 pm CST
A disturbing case from Karnataka's Koppal district involves a 21-year-old man arrested for sexually assaulting his minor sister, resulting in pregnancy. The crime was discovered when the victim unexpectedly delivered a baby at a government hospital. The perpetrator has been charged under the POCSO Act and placed in judicial custody while authorities investigate this family abuse case.
Family of Meerut Drum Murder Accused to Sell Home and Relocate After Social and Financial Devastation
Nov 07, 2025 12:41 pm CST
Eight months after the shocking murder case where Muskan Rastogi and her lover allegedly killed her husband Saurabh Rajput, dismembered his body, and concealed it in a cement-filled drum, the accused's family has decided to leave Meerut. Facing social isolation and financial ruin, they've put their house up for sale in hopes of starting fresh elsewhere, while the accused remain in judicial custody.
Assam CIC Resigns After Brother's Arrest in Zubeen Garg Death Investigation
Nov 06, 2025 02:01 pm CST
Assam Chief Information Commissioner Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta resigns following his brother Shyamkanu Mahanta's arrest in connection with popular singer Zubeen Garg's death in Singapore. Seven individuals now face serious charges as investigators build their case, with a chargesheet expected by December 17.