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Another heartbreaking incident has been reported from Telangana, where a farmer allegedly took an extreme step due to mounting debt and crop losses. Chintakindi Narasimhulu (55), who cultivated two acres of land in Nagapur village of Havelighanapur mandal in Medak district, was under severe distress after failing to get the expected yield and struggling to repay loans. The incident has once again highlighted the growing crisis faced by farmers in the region.

A 17-year-old intermediate student, K.V.S. Pranav Rai Sai, died of a suspected heart attack while writing an exam at a corporate college in Bagh Amberpet, Hyderabad, on Friday. Pranav collapsed in the examination hall and was rushed to a nearby hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead. Fellow students said he had a heart condition since childhood and alleged that college staff repeatedly made him climb stairs by giving wrong directions about the exam hall location, which may have worsened his condition. Following the incident, students and student organisations staged a dharna in front of the college, accusing the management of negligence. The campus witnessed emotional scenes as Pranav’s parents, relatives and friends broke down. Police have been informed and further inquiry is expected.

A sensational theft has been reported from Indore, Madhya Pradesh, where a young man and woman allegedly looted gold and silver jewellery worth over ₹15 lakh from a jeweller’s shop in the Rau police station area. The theft took place on the night of December 22. Acting on a suspicious vehicle number, police traced the suspects to Mandla and later arrested them from Bhopal. A large quantity of stolen jewellery was recovered. Police said the duo had first visited the shop during the day, bought a ring and conducted a recce. Later that night, they broke in and stole around 10 to 12 tolas of gold and silver ornaments. During interrogation, the man claimed he lost his job due to increased use of Artificial Intelligence and was under financial stress. The woman, from Mandla, was preparing for NEET in Indore and also facing money problems. This allegedly pushed them to plan the crime, inspired by the film Bunty Aur Babli. DCP Krishnalal Chandni said the accused planned to sell the jewellery a...

Lucknow: Shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his visit to the city, videos surfaced showing people stealing decorative flower pots installed around the Rashtriya Prerna Sthal, bringing embarrassment to the state capital. PM Modi was in Lucknow on Thursday to inaugurate the Rashtriya Prerna Sthal and pay tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. For the occasion, the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) and the Municipal Corporation had beautified the area with flower pots and hanging decorations along Rashtriya Prerna Sthal Marg, the Green Corridor and Vasant Kunj Road. However, soon after the Prime Minister left, several people were seen removing the pots and taking them away on two-wheelers, four-wheelers and even by hand. The decorations, installed at public expense, were damaged within hours. Bystanders recorded the scenes, and the videos went viral on social media, drawing sharp criticism. Netizens questioned whether action would be taken against those...

Sangareddy: In a tragic incident, an 18-year-old youth died after allegedly losing ₹1 lakh on online betting apps in Telangana’s Sangareddy district. The deceased, identified as Vikram, consumed pesticide in the Kandukuru area following the losses. He was rushed to a hospital by family members, but succumbed during treatment, police said. The incident has once again raised concerns over the growing menace of online betting among youngsters.

Bengaluru police have arrested five members of a honey-trap gang that allegedly extorted money from youths by luring them through online platforms. The RR Nagar police identified the accused as Sumalatha alias Anjali (28), Harshini alias Sweety (26), Jagadish (35), Manjunath (30) and Lokesh (32). The arrests were made based on a complaint by a software engineer. Police said the gang contacted victims through Telegram, persuaded them to book girls online, and then extorted cash. On December 1, the complainant went to an address shared by a woman he contacted through Telegram. She allegedly snatched ₹20,000 in cash and his mobile phone, and threatened to demand ₹1 lakh. The victim managed to retrieve his phone and escape. On December 20, he again booked another girl through Telegram and reached a location in RR Nagar. There, the same woman, another girl and three men allegedly attacked him, robbed ₹20,000, demanded ₹1 lakh and attempted to kidnap him in a car. Hearing his screams, locals...

Coimbatore: A police constable attached to the R.S. Puram police station has been suspended for allegedly sexually harassing a law college student aboard the Chennai–Coimbatore Intercity Express. The accused, identified as Sheikh Abdullah, was travelling after completing security duty in Chennai. The incident reportedly occurred when the train was nearing Katpadi, where the woman, who was travelling alone, was allegedly harassed by the constable seated next to her. In shock, the student recorded the incident on her mobile phone and later lodged a complaint with the Railway Police. Acting on the complaint, officials intercepted and questioned the constable at Arakkonam railway station. Police sources said the video footage substantiated the allegation, following which a case of sexual harassment was registered. Considering the seriousness of the charge, senior officers ordered Sheikh Abdullah’s immediate suspension. Authorities said strict departmental and legal action would follow. Fur...

Surat: A video showing a local businessman blocking a busy road in Surat’s Dumas area to celebrate his son’s birthday has gone viral, triggering public outrage. The man, identified as Deepak Ijardar, is seen standing in the middle of the road with fireworks, forcing vehicles to stop. In the footage, a car driver is heard honking for way, after which Ijardar allegedly points sky shots towards the vehicle in a threatening manner. Though the firecracker was not lit, commuters appeared visibly alarmed. He later burst fireworks into the air while traffic remained blocked. Following complaints, Surat police registered a case against Ijardar under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for obstructing traffic and bursting crackers in a public place. Police said such acts endanger public safety. When questioned, Ijardar reportedly claimed he was a “celebrity” and said stopping traffic for five minutes was not a big issue, drawing further criticism online. The incident has renewed debate ov...

Vadodara, December 22, 2025: The Gujarat High Court on Monday granted regular bail to Rakshit Chaurasiya (23), a law student accused in the Vadodara hit-and-run case, after he spent around nine months in judicial custody. The accident occurred on the night of March 13, during Holi, when Chaurasiya allegedly drove at nearly 140 kmph under the influence of cannabis and codeine, ramming into two-wheelers near Muktanand Circle in Karelibaug. A 43-year-old woman, Hemaliben Patel, was killed, while seven others were injured. Viral videos showing the accused shouting “Another round” after the crash had triggered public outrage. Justice Nikhil S. Kariel granted bail on a personal bond of ₹1 lakh with one surety, noting that the investigation is complete, the chargesheet has been filed, and that punishment cannot precede trial. The court also referred to selective outrage in road accident cases. The victims’ families expressed anguish over the order, calling it a setback to justice and road saf...

Chitradurga (Karnataka), 25 Dec 2025: At least 13 people were burnt alive in a horrific road accident near Gorlattu village in Chitradurga district on Thursday morning. A Seabird Private Travels bus, en route from Bengaluru to Gokarna, collided with a lorry and a diesel tanker, triggering a massive fire. The bus was carrying around 32 passengers at the time of the crash. Several passengers were trapped as flames engulfed the vehicle. Officials said 13 deaths have been confirmed so far, and the toll is feared to rise. Rescue and relief operations are underway, and police have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.

Etah: Police have solved the murder of Ravindra, who was killed over an illicit relationship. SP City Arun Kumar Singh said the deceased was having an affair with the accused’s wife and was on his way to meet her on the night of December 21 when he was attacked. Following an FIR lodged on December 22 by the victim’s brother Umashankar of Bahadurpur village in the Elao area, police identified Robin, a resident of the same village, as the आरोपी. SHO Avneesh Tyagi arrested him on Monday from the Bhikpura road. During interrogation, Robin confessed that Ravindra had been in a relationship with his wife for nearly two years. Despite repeated warnings, Ravindra continued to visit her. On the night of the incident, when Ravindra, allegedly drunk, refused to listen, Robin struck him on the head with a cot leg and fled, leaving the body behind. Police recovered the cot leg used in the murder. The accused was produced in court on Tuesday and sent to jail.

Lucknow: An FIR has been registered against a resident doctor of King George’s Medical University (KGMU) for allegedly sexually exploiting a fellow MD student, forcing her to convert to Islam, and blackmailing her with private photos and videos on the false promise of marriage. The accused has been identified as Dr Ramiz Uddin Naik, MD Pathology resident. According to the complaint, Ramiz befriended the woman, claimed he was unmarried and established physical relations by promising marriage. She later learnt that he was already married and living in Thakurganj, Lucknow. When she insisted on marriage, he allegedly made religious conversion a condition and threatened to make her private content viral. The victim also alleged that she became pregnant in September and was forced to undergo a medical abortion. Under severe mental distress, she attempted suicide on December 17 by consuming sleeping pills and was saved after being rushed to a trauma centre. Police said the case has been regis...

A disturbing video from Salem has gone viral, showing an auto-rickshaw ramming into a pedestrian on a narrow residential street, raising fresh concerns over road safety and driver negligence. As per social media posts, the incident occurred on a stretch with a speed hump meant to slow vehicles. However, the auto driver appeared inattentive and failed to notice the pedestrian ahead, hitting the person before the vehicle toppled over. Panic gripped the area as local residents rushed to help. The visuals, described as disturbing, drew sharp reactions online, with many questioning reckless driving even on traffic-calmed roads. Road safety activists have called for stricter monitoring of auto drivers, better training, and tougher action against distracted driving. There is no official update yet on the pedestrian’s condition. The incident highlights growing concerns over road discipline and pedestrian safety in residential areas.

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...

A shocking video from the Civil Lines area of Moradabad has gone viral, showing a helmeted man brutally assaulting a burqa-clad woman on a roadside, while a frightened young girl stands nearby. The incident reportedly took place on Sunday afternoon, December 21, 2025. The footage shows the man stopping a TVS bike, getting off, and attacking the woman who was riding pillion. He is seen kicking and punching her in a fit of rage as the young girl, believed to be their daughter, runs around in panic. Passersby attempted to intervene and rescue the woman. Sources said the assailant is suspected to be her husband. A bystander recorded the incident and shared the video online, triggering widespread outrage on social media. Despite the video surfacing from a high-security area like Civil Lines, police are yet to officially take cognisance of the matter. No arrests or formal statements have been issued so far. Authorities are expected to act soon as the clip continues to circulate widely.

  A newly married couple from Andhra Pradesh died after falling from a moving train on the Vangapalli–Aler railway line in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district of Telangana late on Thursday, December 18, 2025. The incident has drawn wide attention after a video, allegedly showing the couple arguing inside the train shortly before their deaths, surfaced on social media. The deceased were identified as Korada Simhachalam (25) and his wife Bhavani (19), residents of Ravupalli village in Garugubilli mandal of Parvathipuram Manyam district. Married about two months ago, the couple had boarded the Machilipatnam Express at Secunderabad and were travelling to Vijayawada to visit relatives. According to railway police, after the train crossed Vangapalli station in Yadagirigutta mandal, the couple was standing near the coach doorway when they fell from the moving train. The bodies were found early Friday morning by track maintenance staff and later shifted to a hospital for postmortem. The case took...

Nelamangala: A bike rider, Tabraiz (resident of Subhash Nagar), lost his life after attempting to avoid a pothole on the road, allegedly due to negligence by the Public Works Department and municipal authorities. He sustained critical injuries in the fall and was admitted to NIMHANS, where he died during treatment. Following his death, the family placed the body at their residence and announced a protest, refusing to perform the last rites until justice is assured. Tabraiz’s mother, Zarina, said he was the sole breadwinner, doing POP work, and was taking care of the family after her surgery. She demanded that the Deputy Commissioner visit the spot and ensure action. Heavy police security has been deployed near the house to maintain law and order. The incident has renewed concerns over poor road maintenance and official negligence in the area.

Ghaziabad (UP): The Anti-Corruption Team of the Meerut Unit on Saturday caught Muradnagar police station’s Pink Booth in-charge Inspector Priya Singh and Head Constable Shahid red-handed while accepting a bribe of ₹50,000. The duo had allegedly demanded ₹2 lakh to dilute sections in a dowry harassment case and drop the names of two accused. The complaint was filed by Rajneesh Tyagi, a revenue clerk from Kharkhari village in Hapur district, who was named in a dowry case lodged by his wife at Muradnagar police station in October. He alleged that despite being on bail, the officers threatened to jail his family if the bribe was not paid. Acting on the complaint, the anti-corruption team laid a trap and sent Tyagi with chemical-coated currency. As soon as the money was handed over, the team raided the spot and caught both officials. Their hands tested positive in the chemical test. A case has been registered against both at Modinagar police station under relevant sections. Further investig...

Prayagraj (UP): A young man who had come to meet his girlfriend late at night in Handia Mohalla was caught by the girl’s family, triggering a crowd and heated arguments between both sides. Soon, elders convened a village panchayat and questioned the couple and their families. After hearing both sides, the panchayat decided to get the couple married immediately. They were taken to a nearby temple, where the wedding was performed as per rituals. Following the ceremony, the bride left with the groom on a bike amid the presence of villagers. Videos of the incident, showing the temple wedding and quick farewell, have gone viral on social media.

Hapur (UP): A four-year-old girl, Pavitra, was seriously injured after being hit by a speeding scooter in Punjabi Colony on Railway Road under the Hapur Nagar Kotwali area on Friday evening. She was playing outside her house when the scooter rammed into her, throwing her several feet into the air and causing severe head injuries. She has been admitted to hospital for treatment. The rider fled the spot after the accident. The entire incident was captured on a nearby CCTV camera. The victim’s mother, Saloni Kharbanda, has lodged a complaint at the city police station, demanding strict action. Circle Officer Varun Mishra and City SHO Devendra Bisht said a case will be registered, an investigation has begun, and efforts are on to identify and arrest the absconding rider.

Hapur (UP): A four-year-old girl, Pavitra, was seriously injured after being hit by a speeding scooter in Punjabi Colony on Railway Road under the Hapur Nagar Kotwali area on Friday evening. She was playing outside her house when the scooter rammed into her, throwing her several feet into the air and causing severe head injuries. She has been admitted to hospital for treatment. The rider fled the spot after the accident. The entire incident was captured on a nearby CCTV camera. The victim’s mother, Saloni Kharbanda, has lodged a complaint at the city police station, demanding strict action. Circle Officer Varun Mishra and City SHO Devendra Bisht said a case will be registered, an investigation has begun, and efforts are on to identify and arrest the absconding rider.

Bulandshahr: A heart-wrenching incident has come to light from Syana Kotwali road in Uttar Pradesh’s Bulandshahr district, where a 40-year-old man collapsed and died under suspicious circumstances moments after dropping his three-year-old daughter at school. The incident, captured on the school’s CCTV camera, has gone viral on social media. The deceased has been identified as Tariq Mewati, a resident of Bulandshahr. On Saturday morning, he had gone as usual to drop his daughter at the school gate. CCTV footage shows Tariq getting down from an e-rickshaw, holding his daughter’s hand and school bag, and escorting her inside the gate. As he turned back to leave after seeing her enter the school, Tariq suddenly collapsed on the road outside the gate. Seeing him fall, nearby people rushed to the spot and informed his family members. He was taken to a nearby private hospital, where doctors provided first aid and referred him to a higher centre after noting his critical condition. His family ...

Bhopal/Hoshangabad: A bizarre incident of a detained man escaping from police custody has gone viral on social media, leaving both police personnel and netizens stunned. The dramatic escape, reminiscent of a Bollywood action scene, is believed to have taken place on the outskirts of Hoshangabad in Madhya Pradesh, though the exact location is yet to be officially confirmed. The widely circulated video shows a police vehicle parked on the roadside, with a few policemen apparently engaged in repair work. In the meantime, the accused is seen calmly opening the gate of the vehicle, spotting a clear passage and suddenly breaking into a sprint, barefoot, along the road. Despite attempts by the policemen to chase him, they failed to catch up, allowing the man to vanish from the spot. Commuters and onlookers at the scene appeared amused and astonished by the unexpected turn of events, with several capturing the moment on their mobile phones. The high-speed escape on a public road looked more li...

Indore: A shocking case of marriage fraud has come to light at the Indore District Court premises, where a young man was allegedly duped of ₹1.25 lakh in the name of a court marriage. The MG Road police have arrested a fake bride and her accomplice posing as her brother, while two other accused are absconding. According to the complaint lodged by Sunil Barodiya (28), a resident of Sagaur in Dhar district, he was contacted over the phone by a man named Ajay Joshi, who claimed to be a priest and offered to arrange his marriage. Ajay sent him a photograph of a young woman and lured him with the promise of an immediate court marriage. As per the plan, Sunil and his family reached the Indore District Court for notarisation of the marriage. There, a woman identified as Sapna Ahirwar, a resident of Sagar, arrived posing as the bride, accompanied by Ravi Raghuvanshi of Vidisha, who introduced himself as her brother. Another accused, Rajesh Gaur, posed as her uncle. During the ceremony in the c...

Ahmedabad: A traffic police officer allegedly slapped a young woman after a heated argument over his identity card on a public road in the Bhattha area near Anjali Crossroads in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad. According to the complaint, the incident occurred on December 19 when the woman, identified as Bansari Thakkar, a resident of Vasna, was stopped at a junction for a driving licence check. While she was searching for her licence, she asked the on-duty officer to show his ID card. Police sources said the officer, later identified as Jayanti Zala, showed his card. While returning it, the card accidentally fell to the ground, which reportedly angered him. It is alleged that he grabbed Bansari’s hand, kicked her vehicle, used abusive language and slapped her multiple times, causing injuries to her eye, ear and cheek. Eyewitnesses said a crowd gathered as the situation escalated. In a video of the incident that has gone viral, the officer is also seen attempting to strike her with a baton, before...

Adilabad: Tension prevailed in Chinna Buggaaram Gram Panchayat of Neradigonda mandal in Adilabad district after a Congress-backed sarpanch candidate allegedly blocked a village road with thorny bushes and her family members attacked police with stones following her defeat in the panchayat elections. In the elections, BRS candidate Ujwal Jadhav defeated Congress-backed candidate Chandrakala. Alleging foul play and expressing anger over the defeat, Chandrakala’s family members placed thorny bushes on the road in front of their house and declared that no one should pass through that route. After villagers informed the police, personnel reached the spot and tried to remove the thorny bushes to restore traffic. At this point, Chandrakala’s family members, along with the Congress sarpanch candidate, allegedly attacked the police team by pelting stones. In the incident, a sub-inspector and a few constables sustained injuries. Police are investigating the incident and further action is expecte...

Hapur: A 27-year-old man allegedly consumed poison at the house of his married girlfriend in the Garhmukteshwar police station area of Hapur district on Thursday, leading to his death during treatment and a dramatic scene at a government health centre. The deceased, identified as Rinku, a resident of the main market area of Garhmukteshwar, had been in a relationship with the woman for about five years. The woman has been living separately from her husband for several years following a dispute, the family alleged. According to police, Rinku reached the woman’s house between 12 pm and 1 pm on Thursday. After an argument, he allegedly consumed a poisonous substance. When foam started coming out of his mouth, the woman and her family rushed him to a nearby private hospital, from where he was referred to the Central Health Centre (CHC) on Hapur-Garh Road. Rinku died during treatment at the CHC. Using Rinku’s mobile phone, the woman informed his family about his condition. On receiving the n...

A heartbreaking incident on the Vangapalli–Aleru railway line in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district has claimed the lives of a newlywed couple just two months after their marriage. Korrada Sinachalam (25) from Ravalapalli village and his wife Bhavani (19) from Anakvaram in Andhra Pradesh were living in Hyderabad’s Jagadgiri Gutta area. The couple had boarded the Machilipatnam Express from Secunderabad to visit relatives in Vijayawada. Tragedy struck soon after the train crossed Vangapalli railway station, when the couple, reportedly standing near the door, lost balance and fell from the moving train, resulting in their deaths on the spot. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.

A video showing a young man holding the feet of his mother-in-law on a busy road in Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread attention. The man is seen lying at her feet and pleading, while the woman ignores him and refuses to engage. The incident has now been linked to an ongoing family dispute. The man has been identified as Sanjay, a resident of Mathura, who is married to Lakshmi from the Gonda area of Aligarh. The couple has three children. According to Sanjay, he suspects his wife of having an extramarital affair and claims to possess a video in which she is seen with another man. He alleged that despite informing his in-laws, they supported their daughter and even threatened to kill him. Sanjay said he later lodged a complaint against Lakshmi at the women’s police station, after which police initiated efforts to mediate between the two sides. On Monday, both Sanjay and Lakshmi reached the women’s police station as part of the counsellin...

Suspicion prevailed in Agra’s Kotwali police station area after local shopkeepers detained a woman who was begging with a small child in the gold and silver market. The incident took place on December 18, 2025, at around 3.06 pm. According to traders, the woman’s presence with the child raised doubts. When questioned about the child, she reportedly became extremely nervous and failed to give a clear or satisfactory explanation. Her behaviour further strengthened the suspicion of the shopkeepers that the child might not be hers. Local shopkeeper Shubham Soni immediately informed the Kotwali police about the matter. Police reached the spot and took note of the situation. Agra Police said the station in-charge has been directed to investigate the case thoroughly and take necessary action based on the findings. Further details are awaited as the probe continues.

A wave of fear and panic swept through Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) in Rohtak on Wednesday after a group of alleged criminals entered the campus in a bulletproof Scorpio, triggering fears of a possible violent attack. A video of the incident, reportedly recorded by people present at the spot, has since gone viral on social media. According to a report by Punjab Kesari, the accused are the same individuals who were earlier arrested for allegedly opening fire on a student inside the university campus. Recently released on bail, they are suspected to have returned with the intention of carrying out another attack. The use of a bulletproof vehicle reportedly indicated prior planning and an attempt to evade retaliation. However, the situation took an unexpected turn when students gathered in large numbers and showed resistance. Seeing the campus crowded with students, the miscreants panicked. As students attempted to surround the vehicle, the accused fled at high speed. During their e...

A shocking murder has come to light in Ghaziabad’s Rajnagar Extension, where a landlady was allegedly killed by her tenant couple over a rent dispute. The incident took place on Wednesday at Aura Chimera Society, where the accused had reportedly not paid rent for the past five to six months. According to police, the landlady, Deep Shikha Sharma, wife of Umesh Sharma and a resident of the same society, had gone to the tenants’ flat to collect pending rent. When she did not return for several hours, neighbours grew suspicious. CCTV footage later showed her entering the flat in the evening but never coming out. Acting on suspicion, society residents approached the flat of the tenants. During a search, Deep Shikha Sharma’s body was found dismembered and stuffed inside a suitcase kept under a bed. The accused couple allegedly attempted to flee but were caught and detained by residents before police arrived. The accused have been identified as Ajay Gupta and Aakriti Gupta, both tenants in th...

A school-going girl was seriously injured after a truck’s tyre burst in Delhi’s Mehrauli area on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred while the girl was on her way to school. According to local shopkeepers, the truck was slowly moving through a narrow road with the help of a cleaner when the girl approached it. Suddenly, one of the truck’s tyres burst with a loud explosion, striking the girl and leaving her badly injured. CCTV footage of the incident, which has since gone viral, shows the girl wearing a jacket and walking along the road as the truck attempts to pass through the narrow lane. Moments later, the tyre explodes, after which the girl is seen struggling to walk before being helped away by people nearby. Shopkeepers said the accident took place around 7.30 am. The injured girl has not yet been identified. Manish Jindal, a local shopkeeper, alleged negligence by drivers of heavy vehicles operating in the market area. Residents and traders claimed that such risky movement of...

Surat: In a shocking incident from the Adajan area, an employee of a beggars’ shelter was removed from duty after CCTV footage showed her brutally mistreating two elderly women during an official rescue drive. The incident occurred on December 15 outside Shri Mahakaleshwar Mahadev Sainath Pavandham Shanidev Temple during an operation under the Bhikshuk Mukt Abhiyan. The Bhikshuk Gruh team, accompanied by Adajan police, had gone to rescue beggars as part of the administration’s drive to make the city beggar-free. CCTV visuals that later went viral showed Divya Sonavane, a female employee of the beggars’ home, dragging a disabled elderly woman towards a police van, pushing her forcefully inside. She was also seen shouting at another elderly woman, pulling her clothes and dragging her along the road. Following public outrage, the officer in charge of the beggars’ home, Jignesh Chaudhary, issued a 24-hour show-cause notice to Sonavane. As no satisfactory explanation was received and the vi...

A serious road accident was reported on the Vijayawada–Penamaluru National Highway in the Nappalli area on Tuesday morning, with CCTV footage of the incident now coming to light. The accident occurred at around 11.36 am when Syed Asif Basha and Pathan Maqbul, residents of Nappalli village, were travelling on a two-wheeler. As they attempted to take a right turn on the National Highway, a car approaching from the opposite direction rammed into them at high speed. The car, which was travelling from Vijayawada towards Machilipatnam, hit the two-wheeler with such force that both riders were thrown into the air before crashing onto the road. Asif sustained serious head and leg injuries, while Maqbul also suffered injuries in the impact. Following the collision, the car came to a halt. Local residents immediately alerted emergency services, and the injured were shifted to Vijayawada Government Hospital. Doctors have confirmed that both victims are currently in stable condition. The entire in...

Shamli (Uttar Pradesh): In a chilling case of domestic violence, a man has confessed to murdering his wife and two minor daughters and burying their bodies inside his house in Garhi Daulat village under Kandhla police station limits in Shamli district. The accused, Farooq, admitted to killing his wife Tahira (32), elder daughter Afreen (12), and younger daughter Sareen (5) on the night of December 10, 2025. According to police, Farooq first shot Tahira while she was cooking in the kitchen. When Afreen woke up after hearing the noise, he shot her as well. He then strangled his younger daughter Sareen to death. His other three children remained asleep during the incident. After committing the murders, Farooq dug a pit nearly nine feet deep inside the house and buried the bodies of all three victims to conceal the crime. The crime came to light after Tahira and her two daughters were reported missing. Suspicion grew when they did not return for several days. On December 15, Farooq’s fathe...

Jaunpur/Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh): Police have cracked a sensational double murder case in which a man allegedly killed his parents with a grinding stone and dumped their bodies into the Gomti river. The accused, identified as Ambesh Kumar, a resident of Ahmedpur village under Zafarabad police station limits, has been arrested and further investigation is underway. According to police, Ambesh Kumar murdered his mother Babita Devi and father Shyam Bahadur on the night of December 8 following a heated argument over money. During interrogation, he confessed that he lost control and struck his mother on the head with a grinding stone, followed by a fatal attack on his father. Police said that taking advantage of the house being empty, Ambesh stuffed both bodies into a sack, loaded it into his car, and drove around eight kilometres to Belav Ghat, where he dumped the sack into the Gomti river. To avoid suspicion, he returned home and pretended to search for his parents the next day, informing...

Hyderabad: A shocking and tragic incident was reported from Malkajgiri, where a mother allegedly threw her seven-year-old daughter from the top of a three-storey building, leading to the child’s death. According to police, the incident took place in Vasantapuri Colony under the Malkajgiri area. The accused, identified as Monalisa, lives there with her husband. Police said Monalisa has been suffering from mental illness for some time. On Monday morning, Monalisa allegedly threw her daughter, Sharoni Mary, from the terrace of the three-storey building. The child sustained severe injuries in the fall. Local residents immediately rushed her to Gandhi Hospital for treatment. Doctors at the hospital later declared the child brought dead. Following the incident, police registered a case and began an investigation. Further action will be taken based on the findings of the probe.

Mathura (Uttar Pradesh): Dense fog triggered a major multi-vehicle collision on the Yamuna Expressway near Milestone 127 in the Baldev area of Mathura around 4:30 am on December 16, 2025. The accident involved seven buses and three cars, with several vehicles catching fire, leading to four deaths and injuries to 25 others. According to officials, the chain collision began when three cars crashed due to near-zero visibility. Moments later, seven buses — including one Uttar Pradesh State Roadways bus and six private sleeper buses — rammed into them. The impact caused vehicles to burst into flames, creating panic among passengers who were asleep at the time. Eyewitnesses said the fire spread rapidly, engulfing multiple vehicles and triggering chaos on the expressway. Eleven fire tenders were rushed to the spot, and emergency teams carried out swift rescue operations. The blaze was brought under control after sustained efforts. Mathura Senior Superintendent of Police Shlok Kumar confirmed ...

KHACHROD, MADHYA PRADESH: In a horrific crime that has shocked the Ujjain district, a nine-year-old girl was brutally murdered by a neighbour following a failed attempt to r@e her. The accused, identified as Riyaz Khan, has been arrested. The victim had visited her grandmother's house in Khachrod with her two sisters on Sunday (14 Dec 2025). While playing outside, she went missing. Around 5:45 PM, neighbour Riyaz Khan brought the unconscious girl out of his house, claiming she had "fallen from above." The child had severe injuries to her head, face, and eyes and was rushed to a hospital in Ratlam, where she died during treatment on Monday. Police investigation, however, quickly exposed the lie. Khachrod SDOP Akanksha Bichhote stated that medical examination showed no signs of a fall. Under strict interrogation, Khan confessed to the crime. He revealed that he found the girl alone and attempted to molest her. When she screamed, he pushed her, rendering her unconscious. Fea...

Chandauli (Uttar Pradesh): A 26-year-old woman died after being poisoned by her husband over suspicion of an illicit relationship in the Alinagar police station area of Chandauli district. The accused husband, who is a drug addict, also consumed the poison and is currently undergoing treatment. The incident occurred in Basni village, where Rohit Kumar lived with his wife Monica. According to police and villagers, Rohit had long suspected Monica’s character and frequently quarrelled with her. He was addicted to alcohol and other drugs, which often led to daily disputes between the couple. Tensions had reportedly escalated over the past two to three days. Late on Sunday night (14 Dec 2025), Rohit returned home drunk, carrying sulphas tablets and honey. After having dinner together, he told his wife that he had brought honey and suggested having something sweet after the meal. Unaware of the danger, Monica agreed. Rohit had already mixed sulphas tablets into the honey. He fed a larger qua...

Agra (UP): A major uproar was witnessed in Mauhar village under the Kirawali police station area of Agra after local women vandalised a composite liquor shop located within the village limits on the Agra–Jaipur Highway. The women alleged that their husbands had become habitual drinkers and were refusing to go to work, making it difficult to run their households. Angered by the situation, the women united and damaged the liquor shop, raising slogans and creating a commotion in the area. They stated that they would no longer tolerate the impact of alcohol on their families. On receiving information, police reached the spot and questioned the women involved. Further investigation into the incident is underway. The incident took place in Mauhar village, Kirawali police station area of Agra.

Medak (Telangana): A pedestrian was killed on the spot after being hit by an overspeeding car near Pothamsettipalle village in Kulcharam mandal while the vehicle was travelling from Medak towards Hyderabad. The impact of the collision was so severe that the pedestrian was flung into the air and died instantly. Disturbing CCTV footage of the incident has surfaced, showing the reckless manner in which the car was being driven. The deceased has been identified as Sridhar, a native of Karimnagar. After hitting him, the driver lost control of the car, which veered off the road and plunged into nearby agricultural fields. Police have registered a case against the driver and initiated an investigation into the incident.

Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh): What was meant to be the happiest day of a couple’s life descended into chaos after the groom allegedly demanded a car and ₹20 lakh as dowry moments before the wedding vows, leading to police intervention and the marriage being called off. According to reports, the groom demanded a Brezza car and ₹20 lakh in cash just before the wedding rituals, stating that he would not proceed with the marriage unless his demands were met. The sudden demand caused panic at the venue, following which the police were called. Witnessing her family’s distress, the bride refused to go ahead with the marriage. Quoted by Dainik Bhaskar, she said she did not wish to marry “dowry-greedy people” and could not spend her life with someone who disrespected and humiliated her family in front of the guests. Police detained the groom and his brother-in-law for questioning. However, no formal complaint was filed by the bride’s family. The couple had got engaged in May, during which the bride...

A recent report claiming Bengaluru tops the country in illicit affairs has sparked debate, and a fresh case from Karnataka has added fuel to the controversy. In a shocking incident, a housewife from Mysuru allegedly eloped with a police constable from North Karnataka, leaving behind her 12-year-old son. The woman, identified as Monica, reportedly ran away with Hoysala driver Raghavendra, attached to the HSR police station in Bengaluru. According to sources, Monica had been married twice earlier. She separated from her first husband and later married her second, with whom she was living until recently. In June, Monica and Raghavendra reportedly came into contact through Instagram. The online interaction soon progressed to daily phone conversations, which allegedly developed into a romantic relationship. Three months later, Monica lodged a complaint against her second husband at a police station, stating she wanted to improve her life and asked the police to call her husband for counsell...

Gwalior: A man allegedly murdered his wife over suspicion of her character in Khatik Mohalla under the Indarganj police station area of Gwalior. The accused, Dharmendra Maurya (48), attacked his wife, Renu Maurya (42), with a mogri (iron mace) late on Wednesday night (10 Dec 2025), killing her on the spot. According to police, Dharmendra had long suspected his wife’s character after seeing her riding a bike with a young man. He repeatedly questioned her about the man’s identity, but Renu refused to disclose details, leading to frequent disputes between the couple. On Wednesday night, the argument escalated. In a fit of rage and allegedly under the influence of alcohol, Dharmendra assaulted Renu with the weapon, inflicting fatal head injuries. At the time of the incident, their son and other family members, including the grandmother Kalavati and younger daughter Mansi, were present in the house. The child reportedly attempted to help his injured mother before she succumbed to her injuri...

A female sub-inspector of the Madhya Pradesh Police allegedly ran over four people with her speeding Thar SUV on the Indore–Bhopal highway late on Friday evening(12 Dec 2025) , leaving one person dead and three others injured. According to police, the accident occurred when a red Thar vehicle (registration number MP04 ZW 7803) lost control, mounted the pavement and rammed into roadside blanket shops, also hitting a motorcycle. At the time of the incident, two victims were sitting inside a blanket shop, while the other two were riding the bike. All four injured were rushed to Bhopal for treatment, where two were reported to be in critical condition. Vijay, one of the bike riders, later succumbed to his injuries during treatment at Narmada Trauma Hospital. The deceased and injured have been identified as: 1. Vakil (28), son of Girdhari, resident of Ujjain 2. Lakhan (16), son of Madan Lal, resident of Mahidpur, Ujjain 3. Hridesh Rajoria (40), son of Rajaram Rajoria, resident of Ratibad, B...

Kusum Adivasi (38), a resident of Raneh village in the Hata block of Damoh district, has given birth to her tenth child. Both the mother and the newborn are healthy. The delivery took place at the Raneh Primary Health Centre (PHC) after health workers identified the pregnancy as high-risk. According to health officials, Kusum had delivered her previous nine children at home. However, due to complications including anaemia and the risks associated with repeated home deliveries, ASHA workers advised institutional delivery. Acting on their recommendation, Kusum was admitted to the PHC, where she had a normal delivery on Thursday. The baby boy weighs 3.5 kg and is healthy. Kusum’s husband, Nandram (43), a labourer, said the couple has been married for about 18 years. Their eldest child is 17 years old. The family now has three sons and seven daughters. Nandram stated that after the birth of their tenth child, they have decided not to have more children and have agreed to undergo a sterilis...