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In a shocking case from Bandimath village, Balehonnur, the Balehonnur police in Chikkamagaluru district have arrested a woman for murdering her foster mother over a property dispute. The accused, Sudha (35), suffocated her 62-year-old foster mother Kusuma to death with a pillow while she was asleep. Kusuma, who had raised Sudha like her own daughter, had earlier transferred a 1.5-acre coffee plantation to her name but later revoked it. Angered over losing the property and hoping to claim compensation for a relocation project, Sudha allegedly killed Kusuma and tried to pass it off as a natural death. However, villagers grew suspicious after spotting facial injuries on the body and alerted police. Following investigation, police uncovered the murder plot and arrested Sudha, who has been remanded to judicial custody.

Bengaluru, Karnataka: A tragic incident has come to light from Girinagar, where 29-year-old bank employee Gagan Rao allegedly died by suicide just eight months after his marriage. According to reports, Gagan had frequent quarrels with his wife Meghana Jadhav, which reportedly led to growing tension at home. Two days ago, after another heated argument, Gagan is said to have ended his life by hanging himself in the bedroom. His family, devastated by the loss, accused Meghana of mentally harassing him. Following a complaint from Gagan’s sister, Kirinagar Police have registered a case and launched an investigation. The incident has sparked outrage and sorrow, raising questions about emotional abuse and marital distress among young couples. * * * Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please know that you're not alone and help is available. Talking to someone can make a difference. Suicide Prevention Helpline (available 24x7): iCall — 9152987821 AAS...

Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh: A controversy erupted in the Khutar police station area after BJP MLA from Puranpur, Baburam Paswan, allegedly demanded ₹4,000 from an e-rickshaw driver following a minor collision. The incident occurred near Tikunia intersection on the Assam Highway when Paswan’s Scorpio reportedly brushed against an e-rickshaw driven by Chhatrapal, a resident of Lakhimpur Kheri. The MLA allegedly accused the driver of breaking his car’s indicator and demanded compensation. When the driver pleaded that he was poor and could not afford to pay, the MLA reportedly continued to insist. A crowd soon gathered and protested against the MLA’s behaviour, collecting ₹4,000 through public donations to support the driver. Police later reached the spot and dispersed the crowd. Videos of the altercation quickly went viral on social media, drawing sharp criticism of the MLA’s conduct. Responding to media questions, Paswan reportedly said, “What business is it of yours?” However, the Khutar p...

A video filmed outside a luxury hotel on Ashoka Road, Delhi, has gone viral, showing two men and a woman assaulting another woman dressed in red near roadside bushes. The footage, reportedly captured late at night, shows the trio physically restraining the woman as she struggles and shouts, “Leave my sister alone.” The scuffle continues as a black SUV — visible in the video — moves a few metres while dragging the woman by her hand. Police lights can be seen towards the end, indicating officers reached the spot soon after.   According to reports party was underway at the hotel around 1 am, with large crowds gathered near the parking area along Janpath. The black SUV’s presence has also reignited debate following Haryana DGP O.P. Singh’s recent remark linking such vehicles — especially Thars and Bullets — with individuals having a “notorious mindset.” Police are yet to release an official statement on the incident.

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh — In a heartbreaking incident, police rescued a 70-year-old woman who had been locked inside a room for nearly two and a half years by her own son and daughter in Kalpana Nagar, under Piplani police station limits. According to police, the elderly woman lived with her son Ajay Saini and daughter Sonakshi Saini after the death of her husband. Both children are reportedly mentally unstable and had confined their mother inside a room for years. The case came to light when neighbours, concerned that the woman had not been seen for months, alerted the police. Acting swiftly, a police team reached the spot and found the woman lying weak and frail on the floor. She was immediately rescued and taken to the hospital for treatment. Additional DCP (Zone 2) Gautam Solanki confirmed the rescue operation, stating that the woman was in poor health and has been admitted for medical care. Since both her children are mentally unstable, no case has been registered yet.

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh — A shocking case has surfaced from the Rohta police station area, where a woman, in collusion with her lover, brutally murdered her husband and tried to pass it off as an accident. According to Superintendent of Police (Rural) Abhijeet Kumar, the deceased has been identified as Anil. Initially, his death was reported as a drowning, but a detailed police probe revealed it was a planned murder. Police grew suspicious of Anil’s wife, Kajal, during questioning. She later confessed that she had been married for eight years and had three children, but had rekindled her relationship with her former lover, Akash, two years ago. The two, along with Akash’s friend Badal, hatched a plan to eliminate Anil. As per the plan, Kajal drugged her husband, strangled him with a scarf, and, with the help of her lover and his friend, threw the unconscious man into a canal, making it appear like an accidental drowning. Police have arrested Kajal, Akash, and Badal, and booked them under...

Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh — In a stunning revelation, police have found alive a woman who was earlier reported as murdered for dowry. The “victim,” identified as Ruchi, was discovered living with her lover in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, exposing the entire dowry murder case as fabricated. The case originated from Barhapar Bhojurai village under Sadat police station. In 2023, Ruchi had married Rajendra Yadav, a resident of Hathaura, Khanpur police station area. On October 3, Ruchi’s mother, Rajwanti Devi, filed a complaint accusing her in-laws of killing her daughter and disposing of her body. Based on the complaint, police booked Rajendra, his mother Kamli Devi, and six others for dowry murder and body disappearance. However, during investigation, CO Saidpur Ramakrishna Tiwari traced Ruchi’s mobile location to Gwalior, where she was found living with her lover Gajendra Yadav. She confessed that her marriage was against her will and that she had been in love with Gajendra since Class 10. Pol...

Faridabad, Haryana — Police have cracked a sensational murder case in the NIT police station area, arresting a woman who conspired with her lover to kill her husband. According to police spokesperson Yashpal Singh, the case came to light after Surajpal, a resident of Krishna Colony, lodged a complaint alleging that his son Arun had died under suspicious circumstances, with visible marks on his neck. Investigations revealed that Shikha (24), the deceased’s wife, was involved in an illicit relationship with another man. When Arun found out, frequent arguments broke out between the couple. On November 7, while Shikha’s family was away attending a wedding in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, she allegedly called her lover home. The lover arrived with two associates, and together, they strangled Arun to death with a belt. After the murder, Shikha phoned her in-laws and falsely claimed that Arun had died after suddenly falling ill. Police later uncovered the truth through technical surveillance and int...

Varanasi: A shocking case of hooliganism has come to light from Paush Colony under Lalpur Pandeypur police station limits. A rowdy youth allegedly barged into a house and assaulted a young woman after she refused his advances. When the victim resisted, the accused chased and beat her with a stick in front of her mother. Terrified, the woman ran onto the road screaming for help. The youth reportedly threatened the mother, saying, “If you don’t marry me, you’ll face the consequences.” Locals intervened and forced the accused to flee. The incident sparked outrage in the area, with residents demanding strict police action. Police have registered a case under relevant sections at Lalpur Pandeypur Police Station and initiated further legal proceedings.