police misconduct
Allahabad High Court Orders Rs 75,000 Compensation for Man Wrongfully Jailed in Kidnapping Case
Nov 05, 2025 10:53 am CST
The Allahabad High Court has ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to pay Rs 75,000 compensation after finding that police continued investigating a kidnapping case despite the alleged victim's statement that she left voluntarily. The court quashed the FIR against Umed alias Ubaid Khan, who was wrongfully imprisoned for over a month based on false allegations.
Bengal Domestic Worker and Husband Allegedly Tortured by Bengaluru Police Over False Theft Accusation
Nov 04, 2025 03:24 pm CST
A 34-year-old domestic worker from West Bengal and her husband were allegedly subjected to a three-hour assault by Bengaluru police officers at Varthur Police Station after being falsely accused of stealing a diamond ring. The Karnataka State Human Rights Commission is now investigating the incident, with the Home Minister demanding a detailed report on the alleged police brutality that left the woman requiring hospital treatment.
French Police Officers Charged with Raping Woman in Custody: Evidence Includes Mobile Phone Footage
Nov 02, 2025 08:45 pm CST
Two French police officers have been charged with raping a 26-year-old woman while she was in custody at a Bobigny court facility. The case includes video evidence from one officer's phone, raising significant questions about consent within detention settings. This incident comes amid France's recent legislative changes defining rape as any non-consensual sexual act.
Detroit Police Officer Appears in Virtual Court Wearing No Pants, Prompting Judge's Surprise and Department Apology
Oct 31, 2025 12:20 am CST
A Detroit police officer created a viral moment when he appeared in a Zoom court session wearing his uniform shirt but no pants, prompting an immediate reaction from the presiding judge and an official apology from the police department. The incident highlights growing concerns about professional standards in virtual court proceedings as Officer Matthew Jackson's inappropriate appearance violated the court's established dress code requirements.
Senior Police Officer Caught on Camera Stealing Rs 2 Lakh from Friend's Home in Bhopal
Oct 29, 2025 10:42 pm CST
A shocking case of theft involving Deputy Superintendent of Police Kalpana Raghuvanshi has emerged in Bhopal, where security footage captured the senior officer stealing Rs 2 lakh and a mobile phone from her friend's residence. The officer is now evading authorities as the Madhya Pradesh Police Department faces unprecedented embarrassment over the incident.
Bihar Police Officers Harass Siblings During Routine Election Check at Restaurant: CCTV Footage Sparks Outrage
Oct 28, 2025 09:51 pm CST
CCTV footage capturing Bihar police officers harassing a brother and sister at BR-11 Restaurant in Barsoi has gone viral on social media. The incident occurred during routine checks ahead of Bihar Assembly elections, where officers questioned the siblings' relationship despite clear explanations. Following public outrage, Katihar Police have issued a showcause notice to the SHO involved while claiming the siblings provided "unsatisfactory answers."
Maharashtra Doctor Suicide: Phone Evidence Reveals Final Messages and Unaddressed Harassment Claims
Oct 28, 2025 02:44 pm CST
The suicide of a 28-year-old doctor in Maharashtra's Satara has uncovered disturbing evidence of harassment by a police officer and her landlord's son. Text messages, call records, and written complaints reveal the victim's desperate pleas for help were ignored before her death. Investigations show she attended a religious ceremony, had an argument, and sent distressing final messages before taking her life in a hotel room, leaving accusations of sexual assault and harassment written on her palm.
Maharashtra Doctor's Suicide Unveils Allegations of Forced Medical Report Falsification and Sexual Assault
Oct 27, 2025 02:07 pm CST
A doctor in Maharashtra committed suicide, leaving a note accusing a police officer of sexual assault and others of harassment. The case has sparked controversy as a woman from Satara alleges the same doctor signed a fake postmortem report in her daughter's death. Both cases highlight concerns about pressure on medical professionals to falsify reports, leading to arrests and political backlash across the state.
Maharashtra Doctor Suicide Case: Police Officer Arrested for Rape Allegations After Victim's Death Note Reveals Abuse
Oct 26, 2025 02:39 am CST
A female government doctor from Maharashtra's Beed district was found dead in Phaltan, with a suicide note accusing police sub-inspector Gopal Badane of rape and software engineer Prashant Bankar of harassment. Both accused have been arrested, while family members allege the victim faced pressure to alter medical reports and suffered ignored complaints of harassment at her workplace.
Maharashtra Deputy CM Fadnavis Orders Urgent Action in Doctor Suicide Case as Accused Policeman Remains Fugitive
Oct 26, 2025 01:31 am CST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has promised thorough investigation into a woman doctor's suicide in Satara, with one suspect arrested while an accused police officer remains at large. The victim's family alleges she faced months of harassment and political pressure to manipulate medical reports, raising serious questions about women's safety and institutional failures in Maharashtra's healthcare system.