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A junior engineer and a contract worker were arrested on Wednesday (21 Jan 2026) evening by an anti-corruption team from Agra for allegedly accepting a bribe of ₹40,000 in exchange for dropping a case of electricity theft. Both accused will be produced before a departmental court in Agra on Thursday. The incident has created a stir within the power department. According to officials, Neeraj Kumar, a resident of Naushera village, had lodged a complaint with the anti-corruption unit alleging that Junior Engineer Rajesh Pal, posted at the Naushera feeder, was demanding a bribe of ₹70,000 from him. Neeraj informed the team that an electricity theft case had earlier been registered against him, for which the department had imposed a settlement fee of ₹21,000. The complainant alleged that despite the settlement, the junior engineer demanded additional money to close the case. When Neeraj pleaded for a reduction, the engineer allegedly agreed to take ₹40,000 immediately and the remaining amou...

A brutal murder case has come to light in Dharwad, sending shockwaves across the district. A young paramedical student, who had left home to visit a lab, was found murdered and her body dumped on the outskirts of the city. The deceased has been identified as Zakia Mulla, daughter of Yunus Mulla, a resident of Gandhi Chowk, Dharwad. While initial reports described her as 19 years old, police later identified her age as 21. Zakia had completed her paramedical education and was actively searching for a job. According to the police, Zakia left her house on Tuesday evening after informing her family that she was going to a lab. When she did not return home by night, her family members grew worried and began searching for her. Despite efforts throughout the night, they were unable to trace her. Early Wednesday morning, Zakia’s body was found in a deserted area near Vinay Dairy on Mansur Road, on the outskirts of Dharwad. The location reportedly belongs to MLA Vinay Kulkarni. Police suspect t...

A shocking video of a woman being assaulted by a bus conductor during a fare dispute has gone viral from the Karaira police station area of Shivpuri district in Madhya Pradesh. According to reports, the incident involved a passenger bus of Sheetla Bus Service (registration number MP07 P 2072). The woman was travelling with her young child when an argument broke out with the conductor over the bus fare. The conductor, identified as Mahendra Rawat, a resident of Masoodpur, allegedly lost his temper during the dispute. Eyewitnesses said the conductor threw the woman’s luggage out of the bus and forcefully pushed her onto the roadside. He then allegedly assaulted her in full public view and twisted her arm. The woman’s young child, visibly terrified, began crying during the incident. In the viral video, the child can be seen raising his hand in distress, as if trying to stop the conductor. The woman later filed a complaint with the police. Meanwhile, a passerby recorded the incident and up...

A birthday celebration turned violent in Gorakhpur on Tuesday night after a young woman allegedly fired a pistol during an argument, leaving a youth seriously injured. The incident took place in the Singhadia area under the Cantonment police station limits. According to police, the accused, Anshika, a resident of Harpurbudhat, is currently living in a rented house in Singhadia. On Tuesday, January 20, she was celebrating her birthday with friends near a model shop in the area. During the celebration, Vishal Mishra arrived at the spot along with his friends Amitabh Nishad, Shailesh and Sandeep. Police said Vishal approached Anshika upon seeing her, following which a heated argument broke out between the two. Investigators said Vishal suspected that Anshika was regularly taking his wife out, an issue that had led to disputes between them in the past as well. The verbal altercation soon escalated into a physical scuffle. During the confrontation, Anshika allegedly pulled out a pistol, and...

The Hebbagodi Police, under the Electronic City Division of Bengaluru, have arrested a 23-year-old man accused of stealing women’s undergarments and humiliating victims by posing in them and taking photographs. Police said complaints were received on January 19 from residents of Vidya Nagar, who reported suspicious activity involving a man allegedly prowling rooftops and courtyards to steal garments left out to dry. According to investigators, the accused would wear the stolen undergarments and photograph himself, acts police described as deliberate attempts to insult the modesty and dignity of women. Acting on a tip-off, a Hoysala patrol team apprehended the suspect while he was allegedly in the act of stealing clothes. He has been identified as Amal N. A (23), a resident of Somraj Building near Ganesh Temple in Hebbagodi. A subsequent search of his residence led to the recovery of multiple women’s undergarments and several photographs showing the accused wearing the stolen items. Pol...

A tense situation unfolded at the Flavour and Fragrance Development Centre (FFDC) in Kannauj after a young woman allegedly slapped two male trainees for misusing her photograph during an incense stick–making training programme. A video of the incident has surfaced and is now circulating widely on social media. The incident took place at the FFDC-operated Small Industries Centre in the Makarandnagar industrial area, under the jurisdiction of Sadar Kotwali. Young men and women from the city are enrolled there for incense stick manufacturing training. According to reports, two trainees—Anas (25) and Azim (28)—were part of the programme. During the training period, Anas allegedly befriended a female trainee and later deceitfully took a photograph with her. It is alleged that Anas added an offensive caption to the photograph and shared it with Azim. On January 19, Azim reportedly showed the photograph with the objectionable caption to other trainees at the centre. When fellow trainees infor...

A serious road rage incident was reported from Sangamwadi Road in Pune, where a young man was allegedly dragged on the bonnet of a car for nearly two kilometres following an argument with a woman driver. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread outrage. According to preliminary information, the incident began with a dispute between two motorists who were travelling in separate cars. The argument escalated near the Kalyani Nagar intersection, where the man allegedly tried to stop the woman’s vehicle by first positioning his car in front of hers and later standing directly in front of her car. Eyewitnesses said the woman driver did not stop the vehicle and continued driving, during which the man remained on the bonnet as the car moved through busy roads. After covering a distance of around two kilometres, the driver allegedly applied sudden brakes, causing the man to fall onto the road. The injured man sustained serious injuries and was immediately ru...

A shocking case of domestic violence has emerged from Ambedkar Nagar district in Uttar Pradesh, where a BJP leader allegedly murdered his wife by slitting her throat, accusing her of having an extramarital affair and claiming that their children were not his. The incident took place on Monday in the Gandhi Ashram complex in Akbarpur. The deceased, Soni Singh (35), a private school teacher, was found lying in a pool of blood in the kitchen of her rented house. She had suffered a deep cut on the back of her neck from a sharp-edged weapon. The accused, Umashankar Singh, a former BJP Mandal media coordinator and city media in-charge, lived in the house with his wife, their two children—Sanidhya (12) and Samarthya (10)—and his parents. Soni Singh was married to Umashankar in 2012, and the couple had been married for 13 years. According to police and family members, frequent disputes had erupted between the couple due to Umashankar’s suspicion that his wife was involved in an illicit relatio...

A shocking incident has been reported from Sanjaypuri Colony in Modinagar, Ghaziabad, where a woman allegedly cut off her husband’s tongue following a domestic dispute over cooking. The incident occurred late Monday night. The victim, Vipin (26), works in a factory and lives with his wife Isha and mother Geeta. Vipin and Isha were married in March 2025, around ten months ago. According to the family, Vipin returned home from work on Monday night, after which dinner was prepared. Later, Vipin and Isha went upstairs, where an argument reportedly broke out around 11 pm over the quality of food. During the quarrel, Vipin allegedly told his wife that she could not cook properly, which angered her. Vipin’s mother, Geeta, said she initially considered it a routine husband-wife argument. However, around 1 am, Isha allegedly went to the kitchen, brought a vegetable knife, and threatened to cut Vipin’s tongue. In a fit of rage, she allegedly forced his mouth open and severed his tongue. Bleeding...

A case of alleged misbehaviour and religious intimidation has surfaced from Kalawad village under the Chhapar police station area in Haryana’s Yamunanagar district, where two Kashmiri youths who had come to sell shawls were reportedly harassed by local youths. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread criticism. The youths, identified as Nazir Ahmed Khwaja and Imtiaz Ahmed, had arrived from Kashmir on Monday afternoon and were moving from village to village selling shawls and bedsheets. According to reports, when they reached Kalawad village, some local youths questioned their identity, made objectionable remarks, and allegedly pressured them to chant slogans such as “Jai Shri Ram” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai.” In the viral video, a young man is seen threatening the Kashmiri vendors and warning them not to return to the village, saying their clothes would be snatched if they were seen again. During the exchange, one of the vendors is repeatedly heard ass...

Etah: A shocking quadruple murder in Nagla Premi village on Shikohabad Road has sent shockwaves across Etah district. Four members of the same family were brutally killed inside their two-storey house on the afternoon of January 19, 2026. The deceased have been identified as Ganga Singh Shakya (70), his wife Shyama Devi (65), their daughter-in-law Ratna Devi (48), and granddaughter Jyoti (22). All four were attacked with a brick or heavy blunt object, sustaining fatal injuries to the head and face. According to police, the attack occurred around 2 pm, when the victims were alone at home. The crime came to light when Devansh, the minor grandson of the family, returned from school and found the bodies. Ganga Singh was found dead on the ground floor, while Shyama Devi, Ratna Devi, and Jyoti were lying in pools of blood on the first floor. The child ran outside screaming and alerted neighbours. Shyama Devi was rushed to Etah Medical College in critical condition but succumbed to her injuri...

Meerut News: A shocking 29-second video has surfaced from the prestigious IIMT College on Mawana Road, Meerut, showing a brutal clash between students inside the college canteen. The video, which is spreading rapidly on social media, shows students using belts, metal chairs, and physical force to assault an unarmed peer. Inside the Incident: Location: IIMT College, Ganganagar, Meerut (UP). The Violence: Students are seen wielding leather belts and hurling iron chairs, reminiscent of a gang war rather than a student dispute. Panic on Campus: Female students were seen running in fear as the violent brawl broke out, with no security guards in sight. Police Cognizance: CO Sadar Dehat, Shiv Pratap Singh, has confirmed that the police are investigating the video to identify the attackers, even though no formal FIR has been lodged yet. Why is this happening? This video raises serious questions about the security measures at private institutions and the growing culture of dominance among youth...

Mandsaur: Police detained three persons, including a veterinary doctor, after a late-night party allegedly caused public disturbance in Ambika Nagar area of Daloda in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday night, 18 January 2026 (Sunday). According to local residents, loud music was being played at a rented house belonging to Sunil Tailor, where a couple from another district was residing. Neighbours alleged that a party was underway around 10 PM, with people dancing to high-volume film songs, prompting complaints to the police. Some residents described the activity as resembling a mujra-style dance, which they said disturbed peace in the locality. Acting on the complaint, Daloda Police reached the spot and found a dance party in progress. A crowd gathered during the police intervention, further escalating the situation. Police detained Anil Keer, a resident of Bhilwara, his wife, and Ramesh Bhil, a resident of Daloda. Sources said Ramesh Bhil is a veterinary doctor posted with the Animal Husbandry ...

Jhabua: A major accident occurred on Monday evening at a 20-day fair being held at the Utkrisht Vidyalaya playground in Jhabua city, when a dragon swing collapsed, injuring 14 school students. According to initial reports, the accident took place due to the swing being overloaded, as too many students were seated on it at the same time. The excess weight allegedly caused the structure to lose balance and tip over, triggering panic at the fairground. Eyewitnesses reported chaos at the scene, with screams and cries echoing as the swing collapsed. All the injured students were immediately shifted to the district hospital. Hospital authorities confirmed that the injured include 13 girls and one boy, and stated that all are currently in stable condition. Following the incident, the fair was shut down. The event had begun on January 1 and was scheduled to continue until January 20, but was closed a day earlier on January 19 due to safety concerns. Reports indicate that around 600 school stud...

Bhopal: A young woman, Purnima Dubey, has alleged that she and her friends were assaulted following a parking-related dispute in Kalpana Nagar, Bhopal. The woman shared a video narrating the incident, which has since circulated on social media. According to her statement, one of her friends attempted to park a vehicle near a local madrasa, a spot they claim is commonly used for parking. She alleged that a group of young men sitting in an auto-rickshaw objected and demanded ₹1,000, leading to an argument. The woman further alleged that the men called others from the neighbourhood, after which a group, including women, gathered at the spot. She claimed that her friends were assaulted with rods and belts, and that she herself was beaten when she tried to intervene. She also alleged that her hair was pulled during the assault and that one individual shouted provocative words during the incident. Following the incident, the woman and her friends contacted the police. They were taken for med...

A woman police constable, A. Jayasanthi (also known as Amudala Jaya Shanti), has been widely praised for her humanitarian act after she cleared heavy traffic to allow an ambulance to pass on the Samarlakota–Kakinada road on Saturday night. A video showing her regulating traffic while carrying her young son in her arms went viral on Sunday, drawing admiration from across the state. According to an official release, East Godavari Superintendent of Police D. Narasimha Kishore said the constable acted swiftly after noticing an ambulance stuck in a massive traffic jam caused by the Sankranti festival rush near the Samalkota railway station road. At the time, Ms. Jayasanthi was returning home after completing her duty and was off duty and outside her jurisdiction. Ms. Jayasanthi, who is posted at Rangampeta Police Station, initially handed over her two-and-a-half-year-old child to fellow passengers and began clearing traffic on her own. For nearly 40 minutes, she managed the congestion singl...

A disturbing incident has surfaced from Surat, where a female passenger allegedly assaulted a BRTS bus driver after he refused to halt the bus at an unauthorised stop, as per BRTS rules. The incident involved a Surat Municipal Corporation–run BRTS bus operating from Y-Junction to Surat Railway Station. On January 16, the passenger reportedly argued with the driver after he declined to stop midway, citing safety regulations. She later exited the bus. However, the situation escalated the next day near J.H. Ambani School, Vesu, when the same woman boarded the bus again and confronted the driver. According to eyewitnesses, the argument turned violent as she allegedly grabbed the driver, slapped him, and struck his head with a mobile phone, causing bleeding injuries. The entire episode was captured on the bus’s CCTV camera, and the footage has since gone viral, triggering public outrage and renewed concerns over the safety of public transport staff. The injured driver received first aid and...

A fresh controversy has surfaced within the Mulayam Singh Yadav family after Prateek Yadav publicly announced his divorce from wife Aparna Yadav through a social media post. In an Instagram post, Prateek Yadav said he wants to end the marriage at the earliest, accusing Aparna of damaging family relationships and being focused only on increasing her own fame and influence. He claimed he is going through a severe mental health crisis and alleged that his wife showed no concern or understanding. Prateek described her behaviour as “selfish” and said he regrets the marriage. Following the post, questions have arisen about the circumstances that led to the divorce. However, Aparna Yadav has not issued any official response so far, and it remains unclear whether formal legal proceedings have begun. Prateek Yadav and Aparna Yadav were married in 2019. Aparna later joined the BJP, contested the Assembly elections, and has remained active in politics and on social media. Prateek has alleged that...

Two software engineers died in Annamayya district of Andhra Pradesh after excessive alcohol consumption during Sankranti celebrations. The victims, Manikumar (35) and Pushparaj (22/27), had returned to their native village Bandavaddipalle in Kambhampalle mandal to celebrate the festival. On the night of the incident, they allegedly consumed large quantities of beer with friends as part of a drinking competition. Both suddenly fell ill and collapsed. They were rushed to a nearby clinic in the Peeleru rural area, where doctors declared them brought dead. Police registered a case under Section 174 of the CrPC based on a complaint by Manikumar’s father. The exact cause of death is under investigation, with alcohol overdose, dehydration, or spurious liquor being suspected. Manikumar, a software engineer, was married and is survived by his wife and a two-year-old son. Pushparaj was unmarried and worked in Bengaluru. The incident has cast a shadow of grief over the village during the festive ...

Gwalior: An Additional Sessions Court in Gwalior has sentenced Jyoti Rathore to life imprisonment for the murder of her three-year-old son, Jatin, while acquitting her alleged lover Uday Indoulia due to lack of sufficient evidence. The verdict was delivered on Saturday and was based entirely on circumstantial evidence. The incident dates back to April 28, 2023, under the jurisdiction of Thatipur police station. According to the prosecution, Jyoti Rathore was on the rooftop of her house with her neighbor, Uday Indoulia, when her son Jatin followed her upstairs. Investigators stated that the child allegedly saw his mother in an intimate moment with the man. Fearing exposure, Jyoti pushed the child from the two-storey rooftop. Jatin suffered severe head injuries and was rushed to Jayarogya Hospital, Gwalior, where he succumbed to his injuries on April 29, 2023, after a day of treatment. Initially, the family, including the child’s father Dhyan Singh, a police constable, believed the incid...

A 42-year-old man, identified as U Deepak, died by suicide in Kerala on Sunday, January 18, days after he was accused of inappropriately touching a woman inside a crowded bus. His death has triggered widespread outrage and debate over social media accountability and alleged misuse of public platforms. Deepak, a native of Kozhikode and an employee at a textile firm, was travelling to Kannur for work on January 16 when the incident occurred on a Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus. A woman passenger, Shimjitha, later posted a video on social media alleging sexual harassment. The video soon went viral. In the clip, Deepak’s elbow is seen brushing against the woman while the bus appears crowded. While Shimjitha described the act as a “sexual boundary violation”, many social media users argued that the contact appeared accidental due to overcrowding. Shimjitha, who describes herself on social media as a consultant psychologist and commerce lecturer, stated that the act was i...

A shocking case of assault and caste-based humiliation has surfaced from Bareilly district, Uttar Pradesh, where a Dalit youth was allegedly beaten, tonsured and paraded after he demanded the return of money he had lent to his landlord. The incident took place 4–5 days ago in Gela Tanda village under the Nawabganj police station area. A video of the incident has now gone viral on social media. The footage shows the victim walking through village lanes with his face and head smeared with soot. He is seen carrying a bag in one hand while trying to manage his remaining hair with the other. The victim, identified as Pappu Diwakar, a resident of Baheri Gursauli, told police that he had been living as a tenant for the past three months at the house of Chandrasen in Gela Tanda village. He alleged that a few months ago, Chandrasen had taken ₹4.5 lakh from him in the name of purchasing a tractor. “When I asked for my money back, Chandrasen, his sons Pappu and Godhan, along with four to five oth...

Police have solved the sensational murder case of farmer Ramsumer Singrour in Uttar Pradesh’s Fatehpur district, revealing that the crime was allegedly plotted by his wife Renu Devi along with her female partner Malti Devi. The husband was killed after he objected to their relationship and stopped them from meeting. According to police, Renu Devi hired an e-rickshaw driver, Jitendra Gupta, for ₹60,000 to murder her husband. An advance of ₹8,000 was paid, with the remaining amount to be given after the crime. Jitendra, along with his associates Raju Sonkar and Ramprakash alias Maddu, allegedly carried out the murder on the night of January 14. Police said Ramsumer Singrour, a resident of Tikar village under Asothar police station, had gone to a tube well late at night after attending his grandson’s birthday party. There, Jitendra allegedly caught him from behind and strangled him with a rope, while Ramprakash slit his throat with a knife. His blood-soaked body was found the next morning...

A video purportedly showing a BJP leader standing near bundles of ₹500 currency notes has gone viral on social media from Maharajganj district in Uttar Pradesh, triggering political controversy. The 20-second video, which surfaced on WhatsApp late Saturday evening, shows BJP District Minister Gautam Tiwari inside a room where bundles of ₹500 notes are seen stacked on the floor on a red carpet. In the clip, Tiwari is seen looking at the bundles using his mobile phone’s flashlight. The person recording the video is heard asking him to switch off the flashlight and claiming that he has filmed the minister with the cash. The video appears to show more than 150 bundles of notes. However, Gautam Tiwari has categorically denied that the money belongs to him. Speaking to journalists after the video went viral, he claimed that the cash shown in the video is fake and alleged that he had been trapped by people practising black magic. Tiwari alleged that five to six individuals cheated him of arou...

A chilling murder case, reminiscent of the recent Meerut blue drum incident, has come to light from Jhansi in Uttar Pradesh. A retired railway employee allegedly murdered his live-in partner, hid her body for over a week, later burnt it, and attempted to dispose of the remains in a box using a taxi. The incident surfaced late Saturday night near Minerva Square in the Kotwali police station area when a taxi driver alerted Dial 112 after sensing a foul smell coming from a blue box placed in his vehicle. When police opened the box, they found charred pieces of a woman’s body, burnt bones, coal, ash and water. Police investigation revealed that the accused, Ram Singh Parihar, a retired railway employee living in the Sipri Bazaar police station area, was in a live-in relationship with a 40-year-old woman, Preeti. He had rented a house for her in Lahar village. Ram Singh’s first wife lives in a railway outhouse, while his second wife resides in the Sayer Gate area. According to Sipri Bazaar ...

A controversial incident has surfaced from Bareilly district in Uttar Pradesh, where a vacant house was allegedly being used as a makeshift madrasa for offering congregational prayers in Mohammadganj village under the Bisharatganj police station area. According to police, congregational namaz had been offered at the vacant house for several Fridays. Some villagers objected to the activity and later informed the police. Acting on the information, Bisharatganj police reached the spot and found prayers being offered inside the house, triggering panic in the area. During the police action, 12 people were detained from the spot, while three others managed to flee. Police said the prayers were being held at a vacant house owned by one Hanif. Acting Station House Officer Anees Ahmed asked those present to produce written permission for holding congregational prayers at the location, but no valid document was submitted. In the absence of permission, police booked the 12 individuals under preve...

Speeding and negligence once again proved fatal on the Jhansi–Kanpur National Highway-27 in Uttar Pradesh. A horrific accident occurred on Friday at the Semri toll plaza under the Moth police station area, when a speeding dumper lost control and rammed into two cars parked at the toll lane. Eyewitnesses said the dumper suddenly entered the toll lane at high speed, first hitting one car and then crashing into another parked ahead, causing severe damage and panic at the toll plaza. The most disturbing part of the incident involved toll plaza worker Ramakant Richharia, who was hit by the dumper and trapped under the vehicle. Instead of stopping, the driver dragged him for a considerable distance, leaving him critically injured. The entire incident was captured on CCTV cameras installed at the toll plaza, and the footage has gone viral on social media. Ramakant Richharia was rushed to Jhansi Medical College, where doctors said he sustained serious head and body injuries and is battling for...

Twenty days after Muslim students were allegedly assaulted at a cafe in Bareilly, the main accused, Rishabh Thakur, surrendered before a court on Saturday. He appeared before the ACJM-5 court and was sent to 14 days of judicial custody. A video of Rishabh’s surrender has surfaced, showing him arriving at court calmly, laughing and chatting with friends, with no visible fear of police action. Police had been searching for him after arresting his accomplices and sending them to jail. The incident occurred on December 27 at The Den Cafe and Restaurant in Rajendra Nagar, where a B.Sc Nursing student from Badaun was celebrating her birthday with 10 friends, including six girls and four boys. During the celebration, over 25 Bajrang Dal activists allegedly entered the cafe, accused the group of “love jihad,” and assaulted the boys present. The woman student told police that it was merely a birthday party and no objectionable activity was taking place. Despite her repeated pleas, her friends w...

A shocking murder case came to light from Kanpur on Saturday morning when a young man walked into the Maharajpur police station and confessed to killing his wife. The accused, identified as 22-year-old Sachin Singh, told the police that he had strangled his wife, Shweta Singh, to death and had come to surrender. Police immediately took him into custody and rushed to the crime scene, where Shweta’s body was found wrapped in a blanket in a rented room at New Hi-Tech City, Rooma. Sachin, a resident of Mohanpur village in Fatehpur district, worked as a driver of a rented auto-rickshaw. He had married Shweta in August last year against the wishes of both families. The couple later shifted to Kanpur and lived in a rented room under the Maharajpur police station area. During interrogation, Sachin told police that he had long suspected his wife of having an affair, particularly after noticing repeated money transfers to her bank account. Shweta reportedly claimed the money was sent by her gran...

Karimnagar (Telangana): Police have busted a large-scale honeytrap and blackmail racket allegedly run by a husband-and-wife duo from the Arepalli area of Karimnagar district. The couple is accused of targeting businessmen and young men, secretly recording compromising videos and extorting money for nearly three years. According to police, the 31-year-old husband, a marble and interior decoration businessman, and his 29-year-old wife, both originally from Mancherial district, lured victims through social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube. After gaining their trust, the woman allegedly invited them to the couple’s apartment, where the husband secretly recorded videos. The duo then allegedly threatened to circulate the videos to family members unless money was paid. Police said more than 100 men were blackmailed, and lakhs of rupees were extorted. The case surfaced after a lorry businessman complained that ₹13 lakh had already been extorted from him, with a further demand of ₹5 l...

A disturbing road rage incident was reported in Bengaluru on January 16, 2026, around 6.00 pm, opposite Nexus Shantiniketan Mall. A two-wheeler rider, bearing registration number KA53 JB 3274, allegedly brandished a dagger while riding in moving traffic, abused and threatened other road users. According to the complaint, the rider was cutting off vehicles, performing stunts, violating traffic rules and was not wearing a helmet. The dagger, visibly tucked into the back of his trousers, caused panic among commuters and raised serious concerns over public safety. The Deputy Commissioner of Police (Whitefield) stated that a case has been registered at Kadugodi Police Station, the accused has been identified, and necessary action will be taken shortly. 

A sensitive and controversial case has emerged from the Civil Lines police station area of Chhatarpur district, where two adult women entered into a same-sex marriage with mutual consent, triggering protests by their families and a tense situation at the police station. According to reports, Anjali Raikwar (23), daughter of Anand Raikwar and a resident of Bajrang Nagar, and Mohini Kushwaha (21), daughter of Rakesh Kushwaha and a resident of Durga Colony, had been in a relationship for the past five years. Anjali stated that on January 12, the two women visited Bageshwar Dham, where they vowed to live together and married with mutual consent. Following their departure from home, the families lodged missing person complaints at the Civil Lines police station. The situation escalated after Mohini’s family learned about the marriage and reached the police station, allegedly attempting to forcibly take her back home. A heated argument broke out between the two sides, leading to a tense atmo...

In a surprising case from Bengaluru, the Sampigehalli police have arrested two women who disguised themselves as young boys to carry out a series of house burglaries in broad daylight. The accused, identified as Shalu and Neelu, residents of Tanari Road, would roam neighbourhoods on a two-wheeler, carefully targeting unoccupied houses. Dressed like boys, they managed to evade suspicion while casing homes and committing thefts. The case came to light on January 13, when Sangamesh, an auto driver living in Agrahara Layout near Yelahanka, returned home to find his house burgled. According to police, the thieves had been closely monitoring the family’s movements and struck soon after the house was locked. Following the complaint, the Sampigehalli police analysed CCTV footage from the area. The visuals clearly showed two individuals, appearing to be young boys, arriving on a scooter and entering the house. Police traced the registration number of the vehicle seen in the footage. Using the C...

A tragic incident from Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, has left two families devastated after a 19-year-old man died by suicide, followed by the shock-induced death of an 80-year-old woman from the neighbourhood. The case, which has sparked widespread grief and discussion, is being investigated by the police. The deceased has been identified as Dhruvraj Kushwaha, a resident near Sagar Gate under the Kotwali police station area. According to family members, Dhruvraj met Preeti, a resident of the Churu region in Jaipur district, Rajasthan, through Instagram. Their friendship gradually turned into a relationship. Despite opposition from his family, Dhruvraj insisted on marrying her and allegedly threatened suicide, following which the families agreed. The couple got married in a temple in May 2025. Family members allege that soon after the marriage, disputes began over financial issues. They claimed that Preeti made increasing demands for expensive clothes, shopping, travel and outings, which Dhru...

A heart-wrenching incident has come to light from Nagla Dheeraj village under the Jaithra police station area of Etah district, Uttar Pradesh, where an eight-year-old boy was forced to shoulder responsibilities far beyond his age after the death of his mother. The child, who should have been carrying a schoolbag, was instead seen taking his mother’s body alone for post-mortem, exposing the apathy of relatives and society. The deceased, 45-year-old Neelam, had been battling a serious illness and was undergoing treatment at Veerangana Avantibai Medical College in Etah for the past eight days. She died during treatment at around 10 pm on January 14. After her death, no relative or family member came forward to help. The woman’s eight-year-old son sat crying beside her body through the night. Early the next morning, at around 7 am, the child reached the district headquarters alone with his mother’s body for post-mortem. At the mortuary, he was seen sitting beside the shroud-covered body, c...

Jhansi police have arrested a man accused of forcing minors and disabled children to beg after he allegedly posed as a policeman to intimidate people and exploit vulnerable children. The accused has been identified as Asif Khan, a resident of the Civil Lines area. According to Navabad police station in-charge Ravi Srivastava, a complaint was filed by Upendra Babele, a resident of Nainagarh under the Premnagar police station area. The complaint alleged that Asif Khan, along with an unidentified accomplice, was forcing minor and differently-abled children to beg at public places in the city. Police said the accused was recently using children at the Craft Mela ground. Upendra told the police that while he was recording a video of a disabled girl at the fair, a young man wearing a police cap arrived and claimed to be a policeman. The accused allegedly attempted to take the girl away, saying he would drop her at the control room. Sensing something was wrong, Upendra and others followed him...

Amroha: The death of a labourer, initially believed to be a train accident, has been confirmed as murder after the post-mortem report revealed suffocation as the cause of death. Police have arrested the deceased’s wife and her lover for allegedly killing him and staging the crime to look like an accident. The deceased, identified as Tinku (32), a resident of Mohalla Atta in Mandi Dhanaura, Amroha, supported his family by working as a labourer. His blood-soaked body was found near the railway tracks behind the Mandi Samiti on Wednesday morning. Police initially suspected that he had been hit by a train and sent the body for post-mortem examination. Inspector in charge Balendra Kumar said the post-mortem report confirmed that Tinku died due to suffocation, ruling out a train accident. Following this, suspicion turned towards his wife, Sangeeta, after family members raised doubts about her character and alleged foul play. During questioning at the police station, Sangeeta confessed that h...

Shamli (Uttar Pradesh): An alleged extortion racket operating in the name of the District Panchayat on the Meerut–Karnal National Highway in Shamli has sparked a major controversy, with the BJP facing uncomfortable questions after a video of the incident went viral on social media. The incident reportedly took place near the UP–Haryana border under the Jhinjhana police station area, where several youths armed with sticks were seen stopping trucks and demanding money from drivers. The truckers alleged that the money was being forcibly collected as a “District Panchayat fee”, despite them having already paid toll and road taxes in Haryana. In the viral video, the youths can be seen abusing drivers and threatening violence if payments were refused. Truck drivers claimed they were assaulted for resisting the illegal recovery, terming it a “goonda tax” being collected in broad daylight. The political controversy deepened after District Panchayat President Madhu Gurjar, who belongs to the BJ...

A case of bullying and verbal abuse following a parking dispute has surfaced from a residential society in Greater Noida West, with a video of the incident going viral on social media. Acting on the victim’s complaint and the viral footage, police have arrested two accused. The incident took place on January 13, 2026, at First Avenue Society, Gaur City-1, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Bisrakh police station. According to police, an argument broke out over parking between Sushant Gupta, the car driver Guddu Kumar, and the car owner Ayush. What began as a routine dispute soon escalated into verbal abuse and alleged bullying. Police said Sushant Gupta was subjected to abusive language and threats during the altercation. He recorded the entire episode on his mobile phone, and the video was later circulated widely on social media, triggering public outrage. After the video went viral, the Bisrakh police took cognisance of the matter and initiated an investigation. Based on the c...

A shocking incident was reported from Khiriya Thapak village under the Mehgaon police station area of Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh, where a man allegedly shot dead his own married daughter, citing social shame over her love affair. The incident occurred on Tuesday night and came to light on Wednesday morning, sending shockwaves through the village. According to police, the accused, Munnesh Dhanuk, was angry over his 21-year-old daughter Nidhi Dhanuk’s relationship with another man and her alleged decision to leave home earlier. Police said Munnesh believed her actions had brought social disrepute to the family. Investigations revealed that Munnesh allegedly lured Nidhi back to the village on Tuesday evening. Later that night, he took her to a mustard field on the outskirts of the village, where he shot her in the chest with a country-made pistol. Nidhi died on the spot. The incident came to light after Nidhi’s mother, Pooja, informed the police. On Wednesday morning, police reached t...

Students of the Sridharacharya Hostel at Harcourt Butler Technical University (HBTU), Kanpur, staged a massive protest on Tuesday after a video showing mess staff cleaning potatoes with their feet went viral on social media. Hundreds of students surrounded the administrative building and marched across the campus, demanding strict action and improved facilities. Students Gaurav Gupta and Vishal Yadav said that when they reached the mess for breakfast, they witnessed a staff member crushing and cleaning potatoes with his feet. After the video spread online, students refused to eat the food and proceeded to the office of the Dean of Students’ Welfare (DSW) to lodge their protest. The students further alleged that mess staff frequently consume alcohol, cigarettes and tobacco while preparing food, leading to extremely poor food quality. Slogans were raised against the university administration as student leader Abhijeet Rai, along with members of the Chhatra Sangh Bahalti Morcha, joined th...

An advocate of the Lucknow High Court was allegedly assaulted by toll plaza staff following a dispute over a FASTag balance at the Gotona (Bara) Toll Plaza on the Lucknow–Sultanpur Highway in Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, and triggered widespread outrage among the legal fraternity. The victim, Ratnesh Shukla, a resident of Pratapgarh, was on his way to court when an argument broke out with toll workers over a FASTag issue. According to the complaint, toll staff used abusive language, surrounded him, chased him and assaulted him. Viral video clips from the scene show several toll employees forcing the advocate to apologise while continuing to beat him. Shukla sustained serious injuries in the assault and was taken to a nearby Community Health Centre (CHC) for treatment. Based on his complaint, Haidergarh police registered a case and detained three toll plaza employees for questioning. The incident led to strong protests by advoc...

 Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh: A sex racket operating in Aligarh was busted after police intervened in a fight between two girls on a public road. During questioning, the incident led police to uncover an organised prostitution network, following which raids were conducted on two hotels in the Bannadevi police station area. During the operation, police arrested 15 people — 8 men and 7 women — from Chauhan Complex Skyway Hotel and Maraki Hotel. The accused were found in objectionable conditions. According to police, the racket was being run by hotel owners Ravindra Singh Anand, Rahul Vashishtha and Shubham Sharma. Women involved in the racket were reportedly brought from Jharkhand and Delhi. Police registered FIR No. 33/2026 under Sections 3, 4, 5 and 7 of the Immoral Trafficking (Prevention) Act at Bannadevi Police Station. Recoveries made during the raid include: ₹58,070 cash, 17 mobile phones, 2 visitor registers, 5 ATM cards, a QR code scanner, a swipe machine, 35 visiting cards, 3 pr...

A dramatic incident involving a husband, wife and her alleged lover unfolded in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, after a suspicious husband caught his wife red-handed in a hotel room with another man. The high-voltage scene created chaos inside a hotel near the city bus stand and drew police intervention. The incident occurred on January 11 at Kama Hotel, located in the Navabad police station area. According to police, the husband had been suspecting his wife’s movements for some time and was tracking her activities. His suspicion turned into confirmation when he found her in a hotel room with another man and immediately alerted the police. When the husband entered the room along with police personnel, the alleged lover panicked and attempted to hide under the bed to escape. However, the police soon pulled him out. The incident led to loud arguments and commotion in the hotel corridors and room, attracting the attention of hotel staff and guests. Instead of showing remorse, the wife reportedly r...