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Uttar Pradesh Police have solved a chilling blind murder case in Sambhal district, in which a woman and her lover allegedly killed her husband, dismembered his body, and dumped the parts at different locations to mislead investigators. The case came to light on December 15, when Chandausi Kotwali police recovered a severely decomposed torso stuffed in a black bag from behind an Idgah on Patroua Road. The body was missing its head and limbs, making identification difficult. During forensic examination, police noticed a tattoo with the name “Rahul” on the severed arm, which proved to be a crucial breakthrough. A check of missing person records revealed that a woman named Ruby, a resident of Chunni Mohalla, had filed a complaint on November 24 stating that her husband Rahul had gone missing since November 18. Ruby was called for questioning, but she denied that the torso belonged to her husband. However, police grew suspicious due to contradictions in her statements and her nervous behavi...

In Medipally police station limits of the Rachakonda Commissionerate, a woman (36) allegedly murdered her husband with the help of her lover and another accomplice, initially attempting to pass it off as a heart attack. The deceased, V.K. Ashok (45), was a resident of Brindavan Colony, Boduppal, and worked at a private college. He lived with his wife Poornima and their son (11). Poornima supplemented the family income by giving tuition to children at home. Police said Poornima had developed an extramarital relationship with Paleti Mahesh (22), a resident of the same colony. Ashok had reportedly warned her several times after learning about the affair. Believing that her husband was an obstacle to the relationship, Poornima allegedly conspired with Mahesh and his friend Bhukya Sai Kumar (22) to eliminate him. On the evening of Dec11, around 6:15 PM, when Ashok returned home from work, Mahesh and Sai allegedly caught hold of him while Poornima held his legs. The trio strangled him using ...

A 24-year-old youth from Nalgonda district, Komatireddy Pawan Reddy, died of a heart attack in the United States in the early hours of Saturday, leaving his family and native village in deep shock. Pawan, a resident of Mella Duppalapalli village in Nalgonda mandal, reportedly collapsed while spending time with friends on Friday night and suffered a cardiac arrest. He had gone to the US two years ago to pursue his MS. Recently, he had secured a job with a company and was just two months away from completing his degree. The sudden demise of the young student at such a young age has plunged his family and villagers into grief, with many expressing sorrow over the untimely loss.

A woman leader of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP), identified as Narayanamma, allegedly set fire to a flex banner put up on the occasion of YSR Congress Party chief and former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy’s birthday. The incident reportedly occurred around midnight in Mamidimakulapalli village of Lepakshi mandal, which falls under the constituency of TDP MLA Nandamuri Balakrishna. Witnesses said Narayanamma set the flex on fire after noticing that no one was present at the spot. The act has triggered political tension in the area. Police are said to be verifying the incident and are likely to take action based on the complaint.

In a joint operation by the police and the drug control department, a key accused in a counterfeit drug racket, identified as Vivek, was arrested from Puducherry and brought to Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Vivek, the owner of Aman Pharma, is accused of operating a fake drug manufacturing unit in Puducherry and supplying spurious medicines to Agra and nearby districts. After his arrest, police produced him before a court, which remanded him to 14 days of judicial custody. Earlier, in a raid conducted under the Kotwali police station limits, authorities had seized counterfeit medicines worth around ₹71 crore. Subsequent investigation revealed that the entire network was being run from Puducherry, with large consignments regularly dispatched to Agra and surrounding areas. Further investigation is underway to identify other members involved in the racket and trace the distribution network.

 A 16-year-old student, Ahana, from Amroha district in Uttar Pradesh, reportedly died after excessive consumption of fast food led to severe intestinal complications. According to family members, Ahana initially complained of severe stomach pain. Medical examinations later revealed that her intestines had adhered to each other and developed perforations. She was referred to AIIMS, Delhi, where she underwent prolonged treatment. Despite doctors’ efforts, Ahana succumbed to her condition. Doctors reportedly stated that the damage to her intestines was caused by the excessive intake of fast food, highlighting serious health risks associated with such dietary hab its.

The Rajagopalnagar Police have registered a case of sexual harassment against a man for allegedly subjecting a 32-year-old married woman to mental and physical harassment after offering her financial help during a crisis. According to the complaint, the woman came in contact with the accused, identified as Paritosh Yadav, through social media, and the two later became friends. During this period, the woman’s daughter suffered serious injuries due to a gas cylinder leak at their residence. For her daughter’s medical treatment, the woman reportedly borrowed ₹30,000 from Yadav. Police said the accused later used the loan as leverage to harass her and allegedly pressured her into a physical relationship. The matter eventually came to the notice of the woman’s husband, leading to marital discord. Distressed by the situation, the woman allegedly attempted to end her life at a friend’s house in Peenya. However, timely intervention by her friends saved her. Subsequently, the woman approached t...

A video showing a physical altercation between a doctor and a patient inside Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, has surfaced on social media, triggering outrage and calls for action. The clip shows the patient lying on a hospital bed and kicking the doctor, while the doctor dodges the blows and punches the patient several times in the face. Others present in the ward are seen intervening to separate the two. According to reports, the patient has been identified as Arjun Panwar, who had visited IGMC for an endoscopy. After experiencing breathing difficulties, he allegedly went to another ward and lay down on a bed. It is claimed that a doctor later misbehaved with him, leading to a heated argument that soon escalated into a physical fight. The video went viral, following which the patient’s attendants demanded strict action against the doctor. A police complaint has also been lodged in connection with the incident. So far, the hospital administration has n...

A government employee and his wife were found dead in their bathroom in Pilibhit on Sunday evening, in a suspected case of asphyxiation caused by a gas geyser. The incident occurred in Gurukul Puram Colony under the Kotwali police station area. The deceased were identified as Harjinder (42), a Class IV employee at the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) in Vikas Bhawan, and his wife Renu Saxena (40). The couple lived in a rented house in the colony and had no children. According to police, Renu had recently suffered a fracture in her arm and her plaster was removed on November 30. As she was still in pain, Harjinder was helping her with daily activities. On Sunday evening, he was bathing her in the bathroom with the gas geyser switched on. When there was no response from the house for a long time, neighbours alerted the police. A team led by City Kotwal Satyendra Kumar reached the spot and found the bathroom door locked from inside. The door was broken open, and both were pulled o...