A 17-year-old speech-impaired boy, Kundan Kumar, was allegedly beaten to death in Bihar’s Vaishali district while watching the India–New Zealand T20 World Cup final with local youths. His shout when India lost a wicket was misunderstood as celebration, triggering an argument and violent assault. The injured teen later died while being taken to hospital.
Jhansi police arrested 7 men, Javed, Aamir, Ritik, Sumit, Shubhankar, Abhishek, and Surendra, after recovering 524 stolen LPG cylinders during Holi, including 389 filled and 135 empty. The accused, led by former truck drivers Javed and Ritik, sold the cylinders to a Samthar gas agency for ₹13 lakh. Police also seized ₹11.10 lakh in cash […]
In Ghaziabad, a Hindu family was attacked by neighbors for playing Hanuman Chalisa at home. Several family members, including parents and a small child, were critically injured with sticks and hammers. Tension rose in the neighborhood, and the victims plan to move out for safety. Police are investigating amid complaints from both sides.
In Gurugram, Haryana, seven workers died after an under-construction wall collapsed at the Signature Global Society, trapping several labourers under debris. Four others remain critically injured. Earlier, a fire at a Holi-colours factory in Jind killed four women and injured over 20, with reports that the factory gate was locked, trapping workers inside.
Chandigarh Police registered a case after the Municipal Corporation alleged fake fixed deposit receipts worth ₹116.84 crore were issued by a manager of a private bank. The fraud surfaced during a fund transfer from Chandigarh Smart City Limited to the civic body through a dedicated account opened at IDFC First Bank. Police started a probe […]
Jason Hughes, a 40‑year‑old math teacher in Georgia, died after confronting students who had toilet‑papered his yard as a prank. During the incident, Hughes tripped and was struck by a pickup driven by 18‑year‑old Jayden Ryan Wallace. He later died in hospital. Wallace and four other teens face charges including vehicular homicide. The community mourns […]
A 69‑year‑old retired district judge in Malkajgiri, Telangana, was duped by cybercriminals posing as law enforcement in a “digital arrest” scam, police said. They falsely claimed his number was tied to serious crimes and coerced him into transferring more than ₹1 crore before he realised and filed a complaint; an investigation is in progress.
A construction worker, identified as Md Khaleel from Erragadda, was allegedly crushed to death by a large stone during an argument with an unidentified man in Borabanda, Hyderabad, on March 8. The two reportedly argued while Khaleel was at a labour adda seeking work. Police are investigating the case and the motive behind the fatal confrontation.
In Ballari, Karnataka, a 15-year-old student attacked classmates in Gurukul International Residential School, killing one and injuring eight. The incident happened late at night in the dormitory. The hostel warden was also injured while trying to intervene. Police filed an FIR and are searching for the boy, who is currently absconding
In Bihar’s Madhubani district, 38‑year‑old Roshan Khatoon died on March 1 from injuries after a mob allegedly assaulted her when she sought help over a local dispute. She was reportedly tied to a pole and beaten, forced to drink water mixed with alcohol and urine while fasting for Ramzan. Police have registered the case and […]
In Bhiwadi, Rajasthan, 28‑year‑old Aamir was allegedly killed by cow vigilantes who accused him of smuggling cows, though he was driving a truck of vegetables, his family says. Vigilantes reportedly rammed his vehicle and shot him without warning, leaving another man injured. Police registered a murder case, while authorities await post‑mortem results.
Mumbai Police arrested Gujarat resident Kishan Bhaveshbhai Makwana for allegedly helping cyber fraudsters open bank accounts to park stolen money. The action followed a complaint by a 77-year-old Goregaon resident who was cheated of ₹2.25 crore after fraudsters threatened him with arrest in a fake terrorism investigation.
In Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli district, a disabled Dalit man and an Odisha migrant worker were reportedly hacked to death by a gang in Perumpaththu village on March 2, in what police are treating as a caste‑linked attack. Five others, including members of the Other Backward Class, were injured. Several suspects have been arrested and investigations are […]
In Nagpur’s Koradi area during Holi preparations, a grandmother allegedly poured boiling water on her four‑year‑old grandson after he accidentally sprayed paint on her while playing, police said. The boy suffered severe burns below his waist and was hospitalized with around 45 % burns. CCTV footage captured the incident, and police have begun proceedings.
The US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) revealed that at least 1,097 civilians have been killed in Iran since the start of war on 28 February, including children. Thousands more are wounded, amid strikes by United States and Israel that have spread across several provinces, underscoring the challenge of verifying casualties in this conflict.