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In Delhi, police uncovered a shocking case where Aqeel Khan burned his daughter’s hands with toilet cleaner to fake an acid attack and frame others. The act aimed to cover up rape allegations against him. Investigations exposed the lie, leading to Khan’s arrest and charges for conspiracy and sexual assault.
Five tourists from Gujarat dined at a Rajasthan hotel and left without paying their ₹10,900 bill, pretending to use the restroom. The owner gave chase. Caught in a traffic jam near the Gujarat border, the tourists were arrested and ultimately paid the bill online.
Karimnagar police arrested Mohammed Yakub Pasha, a government school attendant, for sexually assaulting and harassing minor students, and threatening to upload morphed photos online. He was booked under the POCSO Act and sent to judicial remand. The headmaster, T Kamala, was suspended for concealing the incident and failing to protect students.
A woman has accused a group of men of molesting and assaulting her at a nightclub inside a luxury five-star hotel in Kolkata, police said. Authorities have launched a detailed investigation into the alleged late-night incident, reviewing CCTV footage and witness accounts. Police confirmed that no arrests have been made so far in the case.
A 42-year-old Hyderabad man lost ₹10.21 lakh in an online investment scam by a woman he met on Facebook. Introducing herself as “Sai Preethi,” she lured him into fake trading schemes with promises of high returns. After repeated transfers, his withdrawal failed, and she vanished. Cyberabad police have registered a fraud case and begun investigation.
In Bihar’s Katihar district, police allegedly harassed a brother-sister duo during election inspections at a restaurant. CCTV footage showing the officer demanding proof of their relationship went viral, sparking outrage online. Authorities later claimed the pair gave “unsatisfactory answers” but issued a show-cause notice to the SHO.
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.