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Two Men Arrested in Jhansi for Sexual Assault on Minor, Blackmail Attempt and Police Shootout
Dec 07, 2025 12:34 am CST
Police in Jhansi apprehended two men following a shootout for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, recording the act, and attempting to extort Rs 5 lakh from her family by threatening to distribute the video. One suspect was injured during the arrest operation where illegal firearms were also recovered.
Manipur Government Issues Strong Warning Against Unauthorized Decrees and Threats to Public Safety
Dec 05, 2025 09:23 pm CST
The Manipur government has issued a firm warning against individuals and groups issuing unauthorized decrees or threats, emphasizing that such actions will face legal prosecution. Amid ongoing tensions following Meitei-Kuki ethnic clashes, authorities have established measures to address extortion and intimidation while urging citizens to report suspicious activities as the state approaches one year under President's rule.
Hyderabad Telegram Honeytrap Scam: Young Man Loses Over Rs 1 Lakh in Sophisticated Online Fraud
Dec 02, 2025 12:49 am CST
A 20-year-old Hyderabad resident fell victim to an elaborate honeytrap scam on Telegram, losing over Rs 1 lakh through multiple fraudulent payment requests before the scheme escalated to extortion. This incident highlights the growing sophistication of online scams and the importance of exercising caution with unsolicited offers on social media platforms.
Weapons Supplier for Kapil Sharma Cafe Shooting Arrested: Inside Bandhu Maan Singh Sekhon's Criminal Network
Nov 28, 2025 05:24 pm CST
Delhi Police have arrested Bandhu Maan Singh Sekhon for supplying weapons used in the multiple shooting incidents at comedian Kapil Sharma's Canadian cafe. Investigations reveal Sekhon's connections to the transnational Goldy Dhillon gang and his history of criminal activities in both Canada and India, including arms trafficking and extortion.
Bus Driver Murders and Dismembers Extramarital Lover in Noida After Alleged Extortion and Threats
Nov 16, 2025 01:32 pm CST
A 34-year-old bus driver, Monu Singh, was arrested for the brutal murder of his extramarital lover Preeti Yadav in Noida. Singh dismembered the victim's body to hide her identity after allegedly being extorted and threatened by her. Police solved the case through extensive CCTV analysis and forensic evidence, locating the murder weapon and body parts scattered across Noida and Ghaziabad.
Cybersecurity Insiders Turned Criminals: How Three Industry Professionals Conducted Ransomware Attacks While Employed as Security Experts
Nov 04, 2025 02:34 pm CST
U.S. prosecutors have uncovered a scheme where three cybersecurity professionals secretly conducted ransomware attacks while employed at legitimate security firms. Ryan Clifford Goldberg and Kevin Tyler Martin, along with an unnamed accomplice, allegedly targeted five businesses beginning in May 2023, extracting nearly $1.3 million in cryptocurrency from one victim alone. This case highlights a disturbing example of insider threats within the cybersecurity industry, as the accused leveraged their professional expertise in ransomware negotiation to execute the very attacks they were hired to prevent.
Delhi Police Kill Four Most-Wanted Bihar Gangsters in Deadly Encounter Before State Elections
Oct 23, 2025 02:42 pm CST
Four notorious criminals from Bihar's Sigma Gang were killed in a police encounter in Delhi while allegedly planning criminal activities ahead of Bihar elections. Led by Ranjan Pathak, the gang was wanted for multiple murders, including that of a journalist, and had established an extensive extortion network across Bihar.
Supreme Court Condemns Digital Arrest Scams Targeting Senior Citizens: A Growing Cybercrime Crisis in India
Oct 17, 2025 03:43 pm CST
The Supreme Court of India has raised serious concerns about the rising phenomenon of "digital arrests" after fraudsters extorted Rs 1.05 crore from an elderly couple in Ambala by using forged court orders and impersonating government officials. Justices Surya Kant and Joymalya Bagchi have called for coordinated action between central and state police to address this growing cybercrime trend that specifically targets senior citizens and undermines public trust in judicial institutions.
Pakistan's Transgender Community Faces Systematic Evictions and Police Harassment Despite Legal Protections
Oct 15, 2025 07:14 pm CST
Transgender activists in Pakistan have reported widespread forced evictions and police harassment across multiple districts, with community leader Farzana Riaz describing their treatment as "citizens from an enemy nation." Despite court cases and government promises of specialized healthcare and employment opportunities, the transgender community continues to face violence, extortion, and discrimination with perpetrators allegedly enjoying police protection.
Canada Designates Lawrence Bishnoi Gang as Terrorist Entity: Implications for India-Canada Relations
Sep 29, 2025 09:42 pm CST
Canada has officially designated Lawrence Bishnoi's criminal organization as a terrorist entity under its Criminal Code. This landmark decision allows Canadian authorities to freeze assets and prosecute gang members involved in murder, extortion, and arms trafficking. The move represents a significant step in improving India-Canada diplomatic relations following previous tensions related to the killing of Hardeep Nijjar and allegations against the Indian government.