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MP Dentist Arrested For Killing, Burying Woman In 'Drishyam' Style
The Madhya Pradesh Police have arrested a Satna-based dentist for committing a murder similar to the style adopted in Malayalam movie 'Drishyam'. Reportedly, dentist Dr. Ashutosh Tripathi killed a woman in December 2020 and buried her in an empty plot. However, his mobile traced to the plot on the day of the killing, leading to his arrest. Later, the accused confessed about murder. The police have booked him under under section 302 of the IPC… read-more
Tags: Drishyam, Madhya Pradesh, Crime, Satna, murder, Dentist
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Bihar: Man Gets Death Sentence For Raping, Murdering 9-year-old Girl
Bihar man has been punished with death sentence for raping and murdering a 9-year-old girl. Pronouncing the judgment on February 20, a local court of Gopalganj district concluded the hearing within six months of the case being registered. Reportedly, the victim's dead body was recovered from the accused, Jai Kishore Shah's house on August 25, 2020. The punishment has been given under the sections of the IPC and POCSO Act.
Tags: Bihar, rape, Death Penalty, Crime
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
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UP: Kasganj Police Guns Down Man Allegedly Involved In Killing Cop
The UP Police on February 10 shot dead a liquor mafia kingpin’s brother in an encounter on the banks of Kali river in Kasganj. The deceased, identified as Elkar, was accused of killing a police constable and severely injuring a sub-inspector when they had reached the mafia, Moti’s, village on February 9 to hand a warrant. While Elkar was killed, the police has launched a look-out for his aides who escaped the encounter.
Tags: Crime, Uttar Pradesh, Encounter, Mafia, Kasganj, Liqour Mafia
Courtesy: The Tribune
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UP Police Books IndiaMART Officials For Selling Govardhan Hill Rocks
Responding to over 10 complaints, the UP police on February 7 booked the founder-CEO and Co-founder of IndiaMART for allegedly selling the rocks of Govardhan Hill, online. The e-commerce website claimed the rocks being natural and priced Rs 5,175 per piece. Booking them under various IPC sections the police cited the e-commerce platform for inciting religious feelings. Moreover, the Govardhan Hill in Mathura is a sacred site of Hindus… read-more
Tags: Uttar Pradesh, Mathura, Govardhan Hill, IndiaMART, Crime
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Uttar Pradesh: Family Booked For Draping Body Of Farmer In Tricolour
The kin of a farmer, who died on January 25 during the farmers' protest at the Ghazipur site, have been booked for draping the deceased's body in Tricolour. The UP Police have filed an FIR for insulting the Tricolour as draping the national flag in a civilian funeral is an offence. Reportedly, the kin, including the farmer's mother, were booked after the video of the last rites of the deceased surfaced on social media.
Tags: Tricolour, farmer protest, Uttar Pradesh, Crime
Courtesy: The Tribune
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Steep Hike In Cybercrime, Over 93,000 Cases Surfaced In 2017-19: Govt
Union Home ministry on February 3 stated that over 93,000 cybercrime cases were recorded during 2017-19. Disclosing the NCRB data, Minister GK Reddy cited the cybercrime records surged in correlation with the increased internet usage. However, he added sexual exploitation, piracy, hate, fraud, revenge, and stealing information were the main motives. Notably, a senior NCRB official suggested that the rise is due to increased dependence on… read-more
Tags: Cyber Crime, Crime, Ministry of Home Affairs
Courtesy: NDTV
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22,500 Arms Licences Under Punjab Police Scanner
Months after busting an employee of Deputy Commissioner's office for making over 200 fake arms licenses, Punjab's Tarn Taran police have started verifying details of over 22,500 licences. Suspecting over 700 licences, the authorities have deployed gazetted officers to check the record of 17 gun houses and each licence issued. While numerous similar cases are busted since 2016, the police called for verification drive terming it a matter of '… read-more
Tags: Punjab Police, Fake license, Arms License, Tarn Taran, Crime, Verification
Courtesy: Tribune India
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Busting Corruption Racket, CBI Arrests Its 2 Officials
Within a week after raiding its own officials, CBI arrested two officials identified as DSP RK Rishi and an inspector Kapil Dhankad. Besides arresting one more advocate, the federal bureau has claimed he mediated between the alleged fraudsters and CBI officials. Reportedly, the… read-more
Tags: CBI, arrested, corruption, Crime, Fraud
Courtesy: Times Now
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MP Police Seize 2.5 Kg MDMA Worth Rs 2 Crore From Burhanpur District
Madhya Pradesh Burhanpur police seized 2.5 Kg of MDMA drug or Ecstasy worth Rs 2 crore on January 17. Following a tip-off, the Burhanpur SP Rahul Kumar laid a trap arresting four suspects with the prohibited consignment. Suspecting a trail from Indore, the MP police have detected a Mumbai-Indore link in the drug deal. Reportedly, the seizure happened just days after the Indore police busted India’s biggest drug party.
Tags: Crime, MDMA, Ecstasy, Madhya Pradesh, Burhanpur
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Tripura Cong President's Convoy Allegedly Attacked By BJP Workers
Tripura state Congress chief Pijush Biswas was shifted to a local hospital after his car was allegedly attacked by BJP workers on January 17. Biswas confessed that the incident took place in front of the Congress' field office in Bishalgarh when he was en route to attend a meeting. Moreover, several Congress workers, including a policeman, were injured in the attack. While police have registered the case, Tripura Congress called for a state-… read-more
Tags: Congress Party, BJP, Tripura, Crime
Courtesy: NDTV