Crime & Violence
100 articles in feed · 35628 tracked overall
Two men arrested in Ameerpet for alleged digital arrest fraud stealing Rs 29,17,668
Cybercrime police arrested Mohd Ashfaq Hussain and Ahmed Najeeb Uddin, both 27, in Ameerpet on October 17 for an alleged digital arrest fraud. They allegedly helped move Rs 29,17,668 stolen from a 63-year-old retired employee and his daughter via mule accounts and cryptocurrency to an absconding man named Sachin. Police seized two Apple iPhones while investigating approximately 16 related cases.
Mother arrested for allegedly selling 1.5-month-old baby at Kasganj bus stand
Arvind, a resident of Banupur Pukhta village, reported his wife allegedly sold their one-and-a-half-month-old baby on October 16 at the Kasganj bus stand. Police arrested five people, including the mother, Dr Arun Kumar, his wife, and a couple named Mahipal and his wife. The mother received Rs 1.30 lakh, while the couple paid Rs 2 lakh.
Mali drone strikes kill 94 civilians as "apparent indiscriminate" attacks double from last year
Human Rights Watch reported that Mali's armed forces and Africa Corps conducted 47 drone strikes between April and August, killing 94 civilians. These "apparent indiscriminate" strikes doubled from the previous year’s 44 deaths. The offensive followed a April 25 insurgent attack by JNIM and Tuareg-led separatists. Other alleged abuses included soldiers killing five girls on July 12.
Man arrested for allegedly driving recklessly toward personnel to evade Operation Kavach inspection
On October 16, Attapur Sub-Inspector Srinivas Reddy and his team arrested 20-year-old Mohammed Fahad Uddin for allegedly driving recklessly towards on-duty personnel to evade a vehicle inspection during Operation Kavach. The accused drove a Suzuki Fronx with "GHOST" written above the number plate. A court remanded him to judicial custody under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Motor Vehicles Act.
Police seize 2.34 kg dry ganja as four arrested for selling drugs near apartment
On October 19, 2026, Inspector Siddharameshwar Gaded of the Gadag Rural Police Station arrested four individuals near a Gangimadi apartment complex. The accused—Manjunath Sukadev Jadhav, Bashasab Abdulsaab Buaji, Akash Nagnath Kadakekar, and Ravi Shivaji Kadakekar—allegedly sold ganja from Solapur for ₹200 to ₹400 each. Police seized 2.34 kg of dry ganja and materials valued at ₹1.17 lakh.
Mohammed Tahir Ali injured as speeding, drifting car hits him near Janata Bookstore
Mohammed Tahir Ali was injured early Sunday morning in a Telangana town near Halwais towards Janata Bookstore after being hit by a speeding, drifting car. The victim is undergoing treatment at Medicover Hospital. After the collision, four occupants fled the scene. Police intercepted and detained those involved following reports from witnesses. A case has been registered regarding the incident.
Keralam Forest department withdraws proceedings against two for cutting trees in Cardamom Hill Reserve
The Keralam Forest department withdrew proceedings against two persons booked on August 29, 2026, for cutting jackfruit, mango, and Pathiri trees in the Cardamom Hill Reserve in Idukki. The trees were valued at ₹15,607 with a ₹4,000 government loss. Following criticism, the department withdrew an order permitting tree felling on assigned land. Animals and Nature Ethics Community Trust sought a CBI probe into the circular.
One killed, several injured in Manipur Thoubal clashes as Laishram Rakesh dies
On October 19, 2026, police reported at least one person killed and several injured in clashes between two communities in Manipur's Thoubal district. Laishram Rakesh died from a gunshot wound after unidentified miscreants fired during stone-hurling at Khangabok village and Sangaiyumpham. District magistrate Thoubal imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita to control the situation.
Man arrested for cultivating 202.75 kg cannabis valued at ₹1,01,37,500 in Karnataka
On October 18, the special narcotics vigilance cell of Basavana Bagewadi police station raided a farm in Dindawar village, Vijayapura district, Karnataka. Officers arrested Sharanappa Jeer, 56, for cultivating over 500 cannabis plants weighing 202.75 kg valued at ₹1,01,37,500. Superintendent of Police Laxman Nimbargi commended officers Chandrakant Nandareddy and Gurushanth Dashyal after a case was registered under the NDPS Act.
RGIA official X account hacked to promote Solana cryptocurrency rewards programme
The official X account of Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) was hacked in the early hours of Monday, October 19, 2026. At 1.30 a.m., the handle ‘@RGIAHyd’ posted about ‘StonkFun Season 1’, a Solana cryptocurrency rewards programme via the Stonk App. GMR Hyderabad International Airport authorities are removing posts, recovering account control, and filing a cybercrime complaint with the police.
Austrian Airlines flight diverted to Sofia after bomb threat near Romania
On Sunday, an Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna diverted to Sofia, Bulgaria, after receiving a bomb threat near Romania. The Bulgarian air force scrambled a MiG-29 fighter jet to escort the Airbus A320, registered OE-LZE. The plane carried 51 passengers and six crew. Authorities launched an investigation as a crisis response team was established.
Lecornu holds crisis cabinet meeting as 1,500 shops looted during cost-of-living protests
Sébastien Lecornu is holding a crisis cabinet meeting Monday to assess weekend violence where 1,500 shops were looted. Over half a million protested rising costs, while 1,000 police officers were injured. Emmanuel Macron called for unity Sunday but faced criticism from Sophie Binet and Yaël Braun-Pivet. Protests are scheduled again on 5 November.
