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The family of rowdy sheeter Shaik Riyaz, killed in an alleged encounter at Nizamabad hospital, met Telangana DGP B. Shivadhar Reddy, demanding a fair probe. Riyaz’s mother accused police of a fake encounter and torture of family members. Riyaz, accused in 30 cases, was shot dead after allegedly attacking a constable during a medical checkup.
French police arrested two men linked to the $102 million Louvre Museum jewel heist. One suspect, caught at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport en route to Algeria, and another in the Paris region, are both known to police. The October 19 theft saw robbers use a crane to steal royal jewels in a seven-minute operation.
An ACB probe revealed that Pradyuman Dixit, a Rajasthan IT department officer, arranged fake jobs for his wife, Poonam Dixit, in two firms—OrionPro Solutions and Treegen Software—linked to government tenders. Between 2019 and 2020, she received ₹37.54 lakh in salaries without attending work, with her attendance approved by her husband.
A 19-year-old DAV College student, Rahul Bharti, from Faridabad, died by suicide after being blackmailed with AI-generated obscene images of his sisters. The accused, Sahil, allegedly demanded ₹20,000 and threatened to leak the visuals. Police have registered a case against Sahil and another suspect, while the investigation and phone examination continue.
Delhi Police solved the murder of UPSC aspirant Ramkesh Meena, whose charred body was found in Gandhi Vihar. His partner, forensic student Amrita Chauhan, plotted the killing with ex-lover Sumit Kashyap and friend Sandeep Kumar. They strangled Meena, set the flat ablaze using LPG, and staged it as an accident.
UK police are hunting a white male suspect after a racially aggravated rape of an Indian-origin woman in Walsall, England. The victim, reportedly Punjabi, was attacked Saturday night. Authorities released CCTV footage, appealing for public help. Police have increased patrols amid growing community concern after a similar recent assault.
A 20-year-old Delhi University student sustained burns on her hands in an acid attack near Laxmibai College while heading for an extra class. The accused, Jitendra, along with two accomplices, allegedly threw the acid and fled. Police have launched a manhunt, registered an FIR, and promised tighter campus security measures.
Vaishnav Krishnakumar, an 18-year-old Indian student and UAE Golden Visa holder, died of cardiac arrest during Diwali celebrations in Dubai. A Middlesex University BBA student and former MUN president, he had no known heart issues. Authorities are investigating, and arrangements are underway to repatriate his body to Kerala for last rites.
Two suspects were arrested following last Sunday’s $102 million Louvre jewellery theft in Paris. Thieves used a crane to break in and escaped on motorbikes. Eight priceless historic pieces, including crowns, necklaces, and earrings belonging to French queens and empresses, were stolen. Paris police continue investigating.
DRI officers at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport seized 4.15 kg of hydroponic weed worth ₹4.15 crore from a passenger arriving from Bangkok. The contraband was hidden in a false luggage bottom. The man was arrested under the NDPS Act, 1985, and further investigation is underway.
Saudi police dismissed a viral video by Indian expat Ankit Bharti alleging mistreatment and confinement in Riyadh. Officials found the clip was made solely to gain social media views. The Indian Embassy confirmed efforts to trace him, while Saudi authorities said there was no dispute with his employer.
Two Australian women cricketers were stalked and molested by a motorcyclist in Indore while heading to a café during the ICC Women’s World Cup. The accused, Aqeel, was arrested following a police probe. The incident drew condemnation from BCCI and Cricket Australia, sparking outrage and political criticism over Madhya Pradesh’s law and order.
CCTV footage showed biker Shiva Shankar riding recklessly before colliding with a Bengaluru-bound bus in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, sparking a fire that killed 20 people. The alcohol-influenced rider’s bike, with its fuel cap open, triggered the blaze. The bus driver was later arrested for negligence as officials launched a high-level investigation.
In the tragic Kurnool private bus accident that occurred early Friday morning, preliminary probes suggest that overspeeding and driver fatigue may have caused the mishap. The bus reportedly lost control on a curve and overturned, leading to multiple casualties and injuries. Police have launched an inquiry to confirm the exact cause of the accident.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) busted a major drug racket in Delhi and Noida, seizing contraband worth ₹108.81 crore. The raids uncovered meth labs, precursor chemicals, cocaine, heroin, and cash. Twenty-six foreign nationals were arrested during the multi-day operation aimed at dismantling a cross-border narcotics network.