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A Telangana youth lured by a fake high-paying job was rescued from Cambodia after being trapped by cybercrime gangs. He had travelled on a tourist visa and was forced into online fraud. Indian Embassy officials coordinated the rescue. Police warned job seekers against unverified social media offers and urged use of authorised overseas employment channels.
Police in Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad suspect an honour killing after bodies of a 24-year-old Muslim man and an 18-year-old Hindu woman were found behind a temple. The pair had gone missing earlier. Police allege the woman’s brothers murdered both, recovered bodies on disclosure, detained two accused, and ordered a videographed postmortem examination.
During a SIM purchase in Rajasthan, a man’s biometric scans repeatedly malfunctioned, raising immediate suspicion. Cybercriminals exploited this loophole to register a SIM in his name, carrying out multiple cyber frauds worth lakhs of rupees. Law enforcement thoroughly investigated, traced the illegal activity, and successfully confiscated the SIM.
A 75-year-old retired BMC official from Andheri East was duped of ₹16.50 lakh by cyber fraudsters posing as ATS and NIA officers in a fake “digital arrest” linked to a Delhi bomb blast probe. He was pressured via video calls to transfer money for verification. After being blocked, he approached cyber police, who registered a […]
Kerala police arrested influencer Shimjitha Musthafa after a man she accused of sexual harassment on a bus died by suicide. Her viral video naming Deepak U drew millions of views. Days later, the 42-year-old was found dead, allegedly humiliated. Police booked Musthafa for abetment as inquiries continue. The case has sparked debate on social media […]
In Secunderabad, a seven-year-old boy, Nizen Tamang, died instantly when his mother’s scooter skidded and was crushed by an Indian Army vehicle on January 20. His mother, Neelang Tamang, sustained critical injuries. Police registered a case and are investigating. His father, an Army personnel, is posted in Jammu and Kashmir.
A former Canadian flight attendant, Dallas Pokornik, allegedly posed as a pilot and active crew member to secure hundreds of free US flights over four years. Using fake airline IDs, he accessed crew-only tickets and even requested cockpit jump seats. Arrested in Panama, Pokornik has pleaded not guilty to wire fraud charges in a Hawaii […]
Jharkhand declared an “elephant emergency” after a lone wild elephant killed 22 people in West Singhbhum. The aggressive male, believed to be in musth, is moving rapidly despite tracking efforts. Rising human-elephant conflict, habitat loss, and encroachment have intensified deadly encounters across several districts, forcing evacuations and causing damage.
Jharkhand declared an “elephant emergency” after a lone wild elephant killed 22 people in West Singhbhum. The aggressive male, believed to be in musth, is moving rapidly despite tracking efforts. Rising human-elephant conflict, habitat loss, and encroachment have intensified deadly encounters across several districts, forcing evacuations and causing damage.
Hyderabad’s C-Mitra helpline, launched on January 9, has aided 1,000 cybercrime victims in 10 days, filing over 100 FIRs. Using AI, the 24-member team drafts legally sound complaints and registers FIRs promptly. Police warn citizens against AI-driven scams, deepfakes, and phishing, advising verification of requests, avoiding suspicious links, and never sharing OTPs.
A Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in Madhya Pradesh has killed two children in Mandsaur and Neemuch, following Indore’s 15 deaths from contaminated water. Thirteen new cases have emerged. WHO and the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme are investigating. Experts link GBS clusters to poor sanitation and Campylobacter jejuni.
At least 125 guests fell ill after a pre-wedding ‘haldi’ ceremony in Kalyan, Thane district, Maharashtra, experiencing nausea, vomiting, and stomach discomfort. All received treatment and were discharged. Police have launched a detailed inquiry, questioning the Ahmedabad-based caterer and sending food samples for testing to determine the cause.
Two-wheeler accidents continue to claim a staggering number of lives in the country. Between 2019 and 2023, 7.78 lakh people died in road accidents, with 3.35 lakh fatalities involving bikes. In 2023 alone, two-wheelers accounted for 45% of all road deaths, totaling 77,539. The rising trend continues in 2024, with 1.77 lakh road accident deaths […]
In Shahjahanpur, a 48-year-old man allegedly killed his wife, Maya Devi (45), by striking her on the head with a heavy staff following a family altercation. The incident occurred in Jodhpur Nawadia village. The accused fled before police arrived. The body has been sent for post-mortem, and authorities have launched a manhunt.
A shocking acid attack took place in Wayanad, Kerala. A 14-year-old Class 8 student named Mahalakshmi was attacked by her neighbour, Raju Jose, aged 53. She suffered about 40 percent burns on her face and body. Police say family disputes led to the attack. The girl is under treatment at Kozhikode Medical College, and the […]