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'My Children Unsafe At Home': Unnao Rape Victim Hopes For Justice Against Kuldeep Sengar In SC
A three-judge bench led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant will hear the CBI's plea challenging the bail given to suspended UP MLA Kuldeep Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case.
Unnao rape victim hopes Supreme Court will deliver justice in Kuldeep Sengar case
The Unnao rape victim expressed hope for justice from the Supreme Court as the CBI challenges the Delhi High Court's decision to suspend Kuldeep Singh Sengar's life sentence. The Supreme Court will hear the CBI's appeal on December 29, following Sengar's conviction in 2019.
Fake Jobs, Real Fraud: Crime Branch Kashmir Files Chargesheet In Multi-Lakh Employment Scam
Srinagar, Dec 28: In a major crackdown on employment-related fraud, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a detailed chargesheet before the Court of City Judge (Sub Registrar) Srinagar in connection with a large-scale job scam, wherein dozens of unemployed youth were allegedly cheated of lakhs of rupees on the false promise of jobs in reputed hospitals and banks, officials said. In a statement issued, The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed [] The post Fake Jobs, Real Fraud: Crime Branch Kashmir Files Chargesheet In Multi-Lakh Employment Scam appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
A student from Tripura, Angel Chakma, tragically died in Dehradun after a brutal assault on December 9. Five individuals have been arrested in connection with the incident, with police actively pursuing one absconding accused. Tripura's Chief Minister has spoken with his Uttarakhand counterpart, assuring justice for the victim.
Cybercrime police arrest fraudster posing as BSA
Tech, data to steer crime check in UP
AI app to tighten crime watch in UP
Pkl police launch op to check crime and drug abuse
I want justice, wife of man who died in Canadian hospital waiting triage
TORONTO (CANADA), Dec 26: Wife of a 44-year-old Indian-origin man who died due to suspected cardiac arrest awaiting treatment for over eight hours at a Canadian hospital wants to see staff at the facility held accountable, a media report has said. On Saturday, an Indian community leader drew attention to the inadequacy of hospital beds in Canada leading to a late triage that resulted in the death of Prashant Sreekumar at Grey Nuns Hospital in Edmonton, capital of Alberta province [] The post I want justice, wife of man who died in Canadian hospital waiting triage appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
A 24-year-old MBA student from Tripura tragically died after confronting men who hurled racial slurs at him and his brother in Dehradun. The brutal stabbing occurred when the victim asserted his Indian identity. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for justice, with protests erupting across the northeast and student organizations demanding a national law against racial hate crimes.
Punjab turning tide against drugs & organised crime: CM Mann
Police arrest 350 in 24-hour operation against organised crime ahead of New Year
IGP Kashmir chairs Annual Crime Review meeting
Calls for strengthening investigations, convictions Srinagar: IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi (IPS), chaired the annual crime review meeting at Police Control Room, Kashmir. The meeting was attended by all Range DIGs of Kashmir Zone, all District SSPs of Kashmir Zone, JDP ZPHQ, and other senior officers. At the outset of the meeting, the participating officers briefed []
Tech-Driven Policing Cuts Crime In Warangal, Karimnagar And Ramagundam
Recovery of stolen property, a key indicator of public trust, also showed improvement. Karimnagar set a benchmark by increasing its recovery rate by 24 per cent, returning over Rs 2.04 crore worth of property to citizens: Reports
Crimes Against Women Up 14% In Vizianagaram Despite Overall Crime Drop
Crimes against children under the POCSO Act remained almost stable, with 58 cases in 2024 and 57 in 2025. Cases involving Scheduled Castes showed a marginal decline from 62 to 61.
Hubballi honour killing: Lad, Horatti visit injured in hosp; assure justice
'I want justice,' wife of man who died in Canadian hospital waiting triage
Prashant Sreekumar, an accountant, was taken to the hospital after he experienced severe chest pains while at work on December 22. At the hospital, he was checked in at triage and then made to sit in the waiting room
Adityanath launches AI-based app on crime data at police conference
In a significant move towards enhancing law enforcement, chief minister Yogi Adityanath of Uttar Pradesh unveiled the innovative YAKSH app powered by AI, alongside inaugurating 'Police Manthan'a two-day summit tailored for senior police officials. This pivotal event aims to redefine modern policing, addressing pressing issues such as cybercrime, human trafficking, and the complexities of social media.
Coinbase ex-employee held for cybercrime; CEO thanks Hyderabad Police
Coinbase Global Inc. co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong thanked the Hyderabad police for arresting an ex-Coinbase customer service agent who allegedly led a cyberattack on the company in May this year. In an X post shared on Friday, December 26, Armstrong said, We have zero tolerance for bad behaviour and will continue to work with Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Delhi Police conducts operation targeting organised crime, repeat offenders
Justice Delayed: The Unnao rape survivor's long-running legal battle
LUCKNOW: At a time when the pillars of democracy appear to be crumbling incessantly, the judiciary is still considered the last resort for the common man to seek unconditional reprieve. However, when a rape survivor is forced to sit on a dharna under the chilling winter sky against a convicted perpetrator, mind you, not an accused, the image appears deeply disturbing. The conditional bail granted by the Delhi High Court to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the Unnao rape case has stirred the nations conscience. Although the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the main prosecuting agency in the case, has moved the Supreme Court against the December 23 judgment , the survivors lawyer, Mehmood Pracha, has expressed serious doubts over the intent of the central agency, which has been probing the case since it was handed over to it following a massive public outcry during the Yogi Adityanath governments tenure in 2018. We are not sure if the CBI will contest this case in the Supreme Court sincerely or not. We feel that the CBI has approached the Supreme Court just to save its face and to douse public anger against the Delhi High Court order, Pracha said. He said he would approach the CBI office to get an FIR registered on behalf of the rape survivor against the investigating officer of the case and other CBI officials, who had allegedly been backing Sengar during the trial in the lower court, seeking action against them. Pracha also claimed that he was preparing to independently challenge the High Court order in the apex court so that there could be some scope of justice for the survivor in the present circumstances. The only relief for the survivor is that Sengar will remain in jail as he is currently serving another 10-year sentence for allegedly plotting the murder of the survivors father while in judicial custody. He would walk out of jail only after securing bail in that case as well. Two lawyers move SCchallenging Delhi HC order granting bail to Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Sengar Who can forget the April forenoon of 2018, when a 17-year-old minor from Unnao attempted to die by suicide outside the heavily guarded chief ministers residence in Lucknow in a desperate bid to force the state government to acknowledge her plight. The minor alleged that Sengar, then the powerful BJP MLA from Bangarmau in Unnao, had raped her the previous year. She also accused the system of shielding him. After facing alleged mudslinging and character assassination, the survivor was finally heard and an FIR was eventually registered by the Uttar Pradesh police against Sengar, his brothers and others named by her. She was aware that it would be a long and arduous battle for justice. Sengar was arrested and sent to jail, but not before allegedly plotting an assault on the survivors father while he was in custody after being picked up by district police in connection with a brawl involving Sengars supporters. The survivors father was allegedly coerced by the police authorities in Unnao to pressure his daughter into withdrawing her allegations. The Uttar Pradesh government transferred the probe to the CBI in April 2018. In 2019, the survivor had a providential escape after a truck rammed into her car on a national highway. Since then, she has been living under court-ordered Central Reserve Police Force protection in Delhi. She eventually got married in 2023. The hearing in the case was shifted to the national capital on the directions of the Supreme Court, which transferred it from Lucknow citing grave threats to the survivors life. In December 2019, the trial court sentenced Sengar to life imprisonment and ordered him to pay Rs 25 lakh as compensation. He was tried under child protection laws as the survivor was 17 at the time of the assault in 2017. However, six years after the conviction, another judicial order has brought the focus back to the 2017 case. Unnao rape case: Protest outside Delhi HC against suspension of Kuldeep Sengar's jail term Aghast at the High Court order, the survivor and her mother, along with several social activists, protested at India Gate and outside the Delhi High Court. They were allegedly dragged, pushed and pulled by the Delhi police during the protest. According to legal experts, the Delhi High Courts order was based on a legal technicality raised by Sengars counsel, whether the former legislator qualified as a public servant. The argument centred on Section 5(c) of the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, which allows a life sentence for aggravated penetrative sexual assault committed by a public servant. This provision was used by the trial court to award Sengar a life sentence in December 2019. Exploiting what was argued to be a loophole in the definition of a public servant under the POCSO Act, Sengar drew benefit when a two-judge bench of the Delhi High Court ruled that he could not be categorised as a public servant either under Section 5(c) of the Pocso Act or Section 376(2)(b) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The court, in its prima facie finding, said the offence of aggravated penetrative sexual assault under POCSO was not made out against Sengar. In suspending the former MLAs life sentence, the High Court observed that since the POCSO Act did not define a public servant, the term had to be interpreted through Section 21 of the IPC, which lists various categories of public servants but does not explicitly include MPs or MLAs. Under POCSO, aggravated penetrative sexual assault by a public servant is punishable with a minimum 20-year jail term, extendable to the remainder of a convicts natural life. Several legal experts argue that the High Court order runs contrary to the trial courts findings. The trial court had held that a public servant was anyone holding an official position mandated to perform specific duties under the Constitution, and that Sengar fell within that category. Will not be scared, have faith in Supreme Court: Unnao rape survivor After settling that Sengar was not a public servant, the High Court prima facie held that he was nonetheless guilty under Section 3 of the Pocso Act, which deals with penetrative sexual assault and carries a minimum sentence of 10 years. Granting further relief, the court noted that since the offence occurred prior to the 2019 amendment to the POCSO Act, which raised the minimum punishment from seven years to 10, the earlier sentencing framework applied. Consequently, the court observed that Sengar had already served the minimum term. However, the High Courts emphasis on safeguarding the fundamental rights of a convicted offender has struck a discordant note in a case where the survivor and her family have faced alleged intimidation and constant threats from a powerful political figure. Ever since the conditional bail was granted, there has been an outpouring of support for the Unnao rape survivor, who has repeatedly said she fears for her life. The trial court had earlier flagged serious lapses in the CBIs investigation, stating that it was an inescapable conclusion that the agency did not conduct a fair probe. It observed that the CBIs alleged laxity worked to the disadvantage of the survivor and her family and also questioned the delay in filing the charge sheet in the custodial death case against Sengar. The survivors struggle dates back to the initial inaction of the Uttar Pradesh police, which was criticised by the Allahabad High Court. The disturbing feature of the case is that the law and order machinery and the government officials were directly in league and under the influence of Kuldeep Sengar, the court observed in April 2018. The court noted that the survivors father was allegedly assaulted by Sengars relatives and henchmen. Even the survivors uncle was implicated in a petty case and continues to languish in Unnao jail. Despite being grievously injured, the survivors father was declared fit by the then Unnao Chief Medical Officer, following which he was sent to jail. He later died in judicial custody. Unnao rape case: CBI to challenge Delhi HC order; survivor meets Rahul Gandhi, seeks assistance Kuldeep Singh Sengar, a party-hopping politician, was regarded as a towering figure in Unnao. The eldest of four brothers, he entered politics by winning a Gram Pradhan election in 1996. He later won the 2002 Assembly election from the Unnao constituency on a Bahujan Samaj Party ticket. Over the years, he switched parties multiple times, joining the Samajwadi Party in 2007, winning from Bangarmau, repeating the feat from Bhagwantnagar in 2012, and eventually joining the BJP to win from Bangarmau in the March 2017 Assembly election. Months later, in June 2017, the survivor accused him of raping her at his office in his ancestral village on the pretext of offering her a job. A Thakur by caste, Sengar was considered an electoral asset across parties in Unnao, a district with a sizeable upper-caste population. He consolidated his clout with the backing of his brothers, Manoj and Atul, who allegedly acted as strongmen and helped him dominate the region adjoining Lucknow. The Sengar brothers were once accused of firing at an Additional Superintendent of Police-rank officer. Instead of booking them, the state police allegedly chose to strike a compromise in 2004.
Cybercrime cases decrease in Hyderabad in 2025
Hyderabad: Cybercrimes in Hyderabad have decreased by 8 per cent this year, with fewer cases registered than in 2024, according to the Hyderabad Commissionerates annual crime report released by Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar on Saturday, December 27. Data shows that the police registered 3,735 cases in 2025, compared to 4,042 cases filed last year. There Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Overall crime in Hyderabad drops 15% in 2025; offences against women, children rise
The data released by the Hyderabad city police that total number of cases registered under core criminal laws, special local laws, and other statutes dropped to 30,690 in 2025 from 35,944 in 2024
POCSO cases up 27 pc, crimes against women rise 6 pc in Hyderabad in 2025
Hyderabad: In a worrying trend, crimes against women and children increased in Hyderabad in 2025, with cases involving women rising by six per cent and offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act registering a sharp 27 per cent increase, according to the Hyderabad City Police Annual Report 2025 released on Saturday, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Guardians At The Crossroads: Can Indias Judiciary Reclaim Its Constitutional Stature?
India enters 2026, at a time when the Supreme Court under Chief Justice Surya Kant faces its most consequential testclearing crushing arrears, restoring public trust, resolving polarizing constitutional disputes, and reaffirming the Courts role as the Republics final sentinel of liberty and fairness The post Guardians At The Crossroads: Can Indias Judiciary Reclaim Its Constitutional Stature? appeared first on India Legal .
Hyderabad Crime Rate Falls 15% Year-on-Year
With major festivals, elections, and global events held peacefully, the Hyderabad City Police embrace AI surveillance, cyber safety drives, and community engagement to make the city safer and smarter.
Justice Through 6th Sense: How Supreme Court Overturned Rape Conviction
While considering the bail plea of a man convicted of rape, the Supreme Court stated that it had a sixth sense that the accused and the complainant could be brought together again.
Keerthy Suresh's Revolver Rita on OTT: Where to watch the Tamil crime-comedy
Keerthy Suresh's crime-comedy Revolver Rita, a November theatrical release, is now heading to Netflix on December 26. The film, set in Pondicherry, features Suresh as a resilient woman thrust into the criminal underworld to protect her family. Available in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, it promises a blend of dark humor and thrilling action for a wider audience.
Srinagar, Dec 27: In a significant action against economic offence, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Srinagar, in a high-value livestock fraud case involving alleged cheating and forgery amounting to several lakhs of rupees. The case exposes a calculated scam in which a businessman was allegedly duped under the guise of a government welfare quota scheme, highlighting the misuse of public trust and financial deception. In a statement, [] The post Crime Branch Kashmir Chargesheets Accused In Major Livestock Scam, Lakhs Cheated Under Fake Govt Scheme appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Venezuelan migrants sent to El Salvador demand justice after US judge ruling
Venezuelan migrants transferred to a prison in El Salvador by the U.S. government are demanding justice
Union home minister Amit Shah has called for a nationwide upgrade of anti-terror infrastructure, advocating for an impenetrable anti-terrorism grid and a common ATS structure across states. He also announced a 360-degree strike plan against organised crime, emphasizing data sharing and technological integration to combat evolving threats and ensure future security.
Need legal academy to tackle AI, cybercrime challenges: CJI
Panaji: Chief Justice of India Surya Kant on Friday said that there is need for a national-level legal academy to train lawyers across the country to tackle challenges emerging from AI and cybercrimes. Kant was addressing the inaugural session of the Bar Council of Indias National Conference and Symposium on Mediation at India International University [] The post Need legal academy to tackle AI, cybercrime challenges: CJI appeared first on The Navhind Times .
Ayushmann Khurrana was initially cast as the male lead in Daayra, but he left the project reportedly due to scheduling conflict. Headlined by Kareena Kapoor and Prithviraj Sukumaran, the Meghna Gulzar directorial will release in cinemas in 2026.
PM Modi ensured justice to victims of 1984 anti-Sikhs massacre: Sinha
Jammu Tawi, Dec 26:Asserting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi ensured justice to the to the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said that under the leadership of PM Modi, historic steps have been taken to honor the legacy of Sikh Gurus. While paying tributes to the Sahibzades, Mata Gujri [] The post PM Modi ensured justice to victims of 1984 anti-Sikhs massacre: Sinha appeared first on Northlines .
Kerala CM slams Karnataka demolitions, calls it bulldozer justice
As per media reports, a demolition drive at Yelahanka last week pulled down more than 200 houses in Waseem Layout and Fakir Colony
Protesters seek law to prevent honour crimes
Andhra police busts international cybercrime network involved in telecom fraud
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh CID, with the help of the Department of Telecommunication, arrested 14 members of an international cybercrime network involved in SIM Box operations and telecom fraud, said a police official on Friday. Cyber Crimes Superintendent of Police (SP) Adhiraj Singh Rana said the accused, including 2 foreign nationals, were involved in converting international Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
The government will also not tolerate those resorting to character assassination of political opponents through abusive posts, he asserts, and calls upon parties to maintain decency and decorum expected in a political system
Planning a 360-degree assault on organised crime, says Amit Shah at anti-terror conference
After the inauguration, the Union Home Minister also unveiled the NIA's updated crime manual
Planning A 360-Degree Assault On Organised Crime: Amit Shah
New Delhi, Dec 26 : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday launched two databases the Organised Crime Network Database and the Weapons Database for lost, looted & recovered arms hosted by the National Investigation Agency. The databases are meant to be used by law enforcement agencies across the country. The minister said a new plan to launch a 360-degree assault on organised crime would be brought in the coming days, and that these databases would form a [] The post Planning A 360-Degree Assault On Organised Crime: Amit Shah appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
AP CID Busts International Cybercrime Worth Rs 20 Crore, Arrests 14
Vietnam nationals among 14 arrested in multi-state crackdown using fake local calls
Protesters block key Dhaka junction seeking justice for Sharif Osman Hadis killing
The protesters blocked the main roads at Shahbagh, bringing vehicular movement in the area to a complete halt
Andhra Pradesh CID busts international cybercrime racket, arrests 14 persons
In raids conducted in various States, the CID teams have confiscated 14 SIM boxes, 1,496 SIM cards, eight routers, seven cameras, 22 cellphones, and other electronic gadgets, say police
Over 100 Gujarati youths trapped in Myanmar, forced to involve in cybercrimes
AHMEDABAD: What began as a dream of well-paying foreign jobs has turned into a horrifying ordeal for more than 100 youths from Gujarat, who are now trapped in Myanmar after falling victim to an international cyber-scam racket. Lured by fake data-entry job offers promising easy work and attractive salaries, these young menmany from Vadodara districts Savli and Desar talukaswere sent abroad by agents posing as legitimate recruiters. However, soon after reaching Myanmar, the reality turned nightmarish. Instead of employment, they allegedly faced confinement, coercion, and were forced to participate in illegal cybercrime operations. According to the youths, they were made to work for 14 to 18 hours a day under threats and intimidation. Any attempt to resist reportedly invited severe consequences. Their plight came to light after a video appeal surfaced on social media, showing exhausted and frightened youths pleading with the Government of India and the Ministry of External Affairs to rescue them. For nearly 20 days, the victims claim they have been hiding in hell-like conditions at a safe house operated by a local NGO in Myanmars Maya Wadi area. With almost no money, dying phone batteries, and limited access to help, hope is fast fading. One of the trapped youths, Kunjan Shah from Sandhasal village, shared his ordeal through a viral audio message. We were brought here in the name of jobs, he said, his voice trembling. But we were forced into illegal work for 14 to 18 hours daily. We escaped when we got a chance. Now we have no money, no phone balance, and no support. Fear escalated further after news emerged that the Ahmedabad Crime Branch had recently busted a Myanmar-based cybercrime racket. Realising they were likely entangled in the same criminal network, the youths fled the company, choosing uncertainty over captivity. Despite reports that Myanmar authorities have cleared their immigration status, the youths allege that no concrete assistance from Indian officials has reached them yet. Back in Gujarat, families are shattered. Kunjans parents, Jayeshbhai and Hansabhen, broke down while speaking to the media. They revealed that their son had travelled to Thailand and later Myanmar four months ago in search of a better future. We dont want money or compensation, they said tearfully. We just want our son and all the other children to come home safely. As anxiety spreads among families, political pressure is building. On December 26, Savli MLA Ketan Inamdar wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, urging immediate intervention. He also reached out to Vadodara MP Dr. Hemang Joshi for support. In his letter, the MLA stated that Kunjan Shah and around 10 youths from Desar taluka, along with nearly 100 Indians, are currently stranded in Myanmar after being cheated under false job schemes. This is not an isolated incident, Inamdar said. More than 100 Indian youths are suffering. Ten are from Vadodara district, and one is from my own village.
Kareena Kapoor`s crime thriller Daayra wraps up shooting
Meghna Gulzar brings her trademark sensitivity and narrative precision to the film, crafting a crime thriller that is as intellectually arresting as it is emotionally resonant
Centre bans fresh mining leases in Aravalli Hills
The Central government has directed all concerned states to impose a blanket prohibition on the grant of new mining leases across the entire Aravalli range, extending from the National Capital Region to Gujarat. The directive was issued by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) on Wednesday, following the Supreme Courts November [] The post Centre bans fresh mining leases in Aravalli Hills appeared first on India Legal .
Punjab and Haryana High Court bans tree felling in Punjab following forest depletion
Taking strong displeasure over Punjabs low forest cover, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered the immediate suspension of all tree-cutting activities across the state, directing that no tree of any species or age shall be cut without prior permission from the Court until further orders. The Division Bench of Chief Justice Sheel Nagu [] The post Punjab and Haryana High Court bans tree felling in Punjab following forest depletion appeared first on India Legal .
Daayra: Kareena Kapoor Khan and Prithviraj Sukumaran wrap shooting for Meghna Gulzars crime-drama
Jointly produced by Junglee Pictures and Pen Studios, the film is set to be released in 2026
How to fight cybercrime? Delhi special CP Devesh Chandra Srivastava will tell you
Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting Delhi residents, swindling over Rs 100 crore this year alone, with senior citizens being particularly vulnerable. Scammers exploit panic through tactics like 'digital arrest' and fake alerts, leading to significant financial losses. Investigators emphasize awareness and composure as key defenses against these evolving threats.
Systemic failures, crime, controversy rock Home Dept
BENGALURU: 2025 proved deeply turbulent for Karnatakas Home Department, which came under sustained scrutiny as cases involving police and prison officials, ranging from corruption and criminality to systemic lapses, dominated public discourse. One of the most shocking episodes was the stampede at M Chinnaswamy Stadium during Royal Challengers Bengalurus victory celebrations, which claimed 11 lives and left several injured. The tragedy drew nationwide attention to glaring failures in crowd management during large public events. The state government suspended five police personnel, including the then Bengaluru City Police Commissioner B Dayananda. This was the first time in the states history that a commissioner was suspended. Another case that shook the state was the alleged mass burial in Dharmasthala mid-year. A former sanitation worker claimed that he was forced to bury hundreds of bodies mostly of women and minors, who were allegedly raped and murdered. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was formed to probe this case. Partial human skeletal remains were found in two of the 17 sites excavated in Dharmasthala. However, the complainant was later arrested on charges of perjury. In January, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah declared Karnataka a Naxal-free state following the surrender of six Naxalites. With this, the Anti-Naxal Force was dismantled. The year also saw politically sensitive cases. Former Hassan Lok Sabha MP Prajwal Revanna, grandson of former prime minister HD Deve Gowda, was sentenced to imprisonment for the remainder of his natural life for raping a domestic worker. BJP MLA and former minister Byrathi Basavaraj was named accused No 5 in the rowdy-sheeter Biklu Shiva murder case in Bengaluru. Home Minister G Parameshwara drew criticism for his remarks over a molestation incident in Bengaluru. He, however, issued an apology, stating that his statements had been misunderstood. Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Shivamogga districts reported many communal incidents. A mob lynched ragpicker Ashraf in Mangaluru in April. Bajrang Dal activist Suhas Shetty was murdered on May 1. Sand transporter Abdul Rahiman was killed on May 27. All this prompted the government to set up a Special Action Force (SAF). The state witnessed several brutal murder cases during the year. In one chilling case, a man allegedly beheaded his 26-year-old wife in Bengaluru Rural district and took her severed head on a scooter to a police station. In another case, a youth from Hassan murdered his friend and uploaded a video of the crime on social media. Mysuru saw a daylight murder near the Dasara Exhibition Grounds, while Mumbai Police busted an illegal drug manufacturing unit operating without the knowledge of Mysuru police. Sensational and filmy-style robberies made headlines. Three masked men armed with country-made pistols robbed over Rs 1 crore in cash and 20 kg gold ornaments worth around Rs 20 crore from an SBI branch in Vijayapura. A bank manager and his two accomplices were arrested in connection with the theft of gold and cash worth Rs 53.3 crore from Canara Banks Managuli branch. In another case, a Rs 7.11-crore daylight heist from a CMS cash van stunned the state, especially after a police constable from Govindapura police station in Bengaluru was arrested for allegedly masterminding the crime. Police misconduct remained a recurring theme. A constable from Kolar and seven others were arrested for kidnapping and extorting Rs 8.80 lakh from a BPO employee in Bengaluru. Eleven police personnel, including an inspector, were suspended for allegedly shielding drug peddlers. A constable attached to the Bengaluru City Police Commissioners office was also suspended for allegedly stealing Rs 11 lakh from a seized vehicle linked to a cybercrime case. The Prison Department drew sharp criticism after videos of inmates, including a serial rapist and a suspected ISIS operative, using mobile phones surfaced in Bengaluru Central Prison. Similar incidents were reported from other prisons in the state. Several warders were arrested for allegedly supplying drugs and mobile phones, prompting the home minister to appoint an IPS officer as chief prison officer. On the reforms front, the state introduced navy-blue peaked caps for constabulary personnel, replacing traditional slouch hats after decades. To strengthen justice delivery, 33 Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement (DCRE) police stations were set up, while a dedicated Cyber Command Centre was established to tackle the surge in cybercrime.
Karnatakas 2025 governance tested by crime, law-and-order challenges
Good governance begins not with grand visions or welfare announcements, but with the states capacity to ensure public order, personal security, and confidence in the rule of law. Without a stable law-and order environment, economic growth falters, social trust erodes, and democratic institutions weaken. Crime is not merely a policing issue; it is a mirror reflecting the health of governance, institutional integrity, and political accountability. The crime and law-and -order situation in Karnataka during 2025 deserves close scrutiny through a structured assessment of institutional response, political oversight, and systemic trends. High-profile crimes, administrative lapses, and instances of police complicity are not aberrations; they are stress signals in the governance ecosystem. The crime narrative in 2025 was a cumulative stress test of governance, policing standards and institutional credibility. Crime control is inseparable from systemic reform. The conviction of Prajwal Revanna marked a rare assertion of the rule of law over political privilege. It demonstrated that sustained investigation, prosecutorial rigour and judicial resolve can overcome entrenched power. The governments decision to approach the SC in bail-related matters underscored the gravity of the case and the delicate balance articulated by the court between personal liberty and societal interest. Public order failures were exposed by the stampede at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Crowd control is not a peripheral policing functionit is a specialised discipline requiring advanced risk mapping, command clarity and coordination. The tragedy illustrated the cost of treating public safety protocols as procedural formalities rather than enforceable standards. Instances of police involvement in crime and corruption struck at the heart of institutional legitimacy. When internal vigilance is weak and external oversight diluted, deviance finds space. Zero tolerance, transparent inquiry and time-bound disciplinary action are essential, not merely to punish wrongdoing but to protect the integrity of the honest majority within the force. The Rs 7.11 crore daylight robbery in Bengaluru and the SBI robbery in Vijayapura district reflected a dangerous confidence among criminal groups. These crimes exploited predictable security practices and intelligence gaps. They call for reforms in cash-handling protocols, surveillance integration and sharper coordination between banks and law enforcementareas where technological capacity exists but institutional urgency is often lacking. Correctional governance came under scrutiny with allegations of preferential treatment at Bengaluru Central Prison. The SC has emphasised that prisons must function under the principles of equality, dignity and accountability. When incarceration becomes stratified by influence, deterrence collapses and cynicism deepens. Prison reformscovering surveillance, audits and grievance redressalmust move from committee reports to reality. On a positive note, Karnataka Polices sustained drug operations demonstrated improved intelligence-led policing and interstate coordination. Yet, the SC has consistently warned that enforcement without rehabilitation is incomplete. Investment in de-addiction, counselling and community outreach must accompany seizures and arrests if long-term impact is to be achieved. The Dharmasthala mass burial case revived unresolved questions of missing persons and historical crimes. Police need to be credited that they unearthed the conspiracy by the vested interests to malign an institution built over decades.Road accidents and suicides continued to claim more lives than conventional crimes, representing governance failures as much as personal tragedies. There was significant surge in cybercrime, reflecting the broader national trend of digital vulnerabilities alongside rapid technology adoption. Yet, it would be a serious error to conclude that Karnatakas challenges reflect an absence of policing capacity. The Karnataka Police remains a professional force with a strong institutional legacy, that operate under intense political scrutiny, legal constraints, and rapidly evolving forms of crimefrom violent offences to cyber fraud. Where leadership has been firm and operational autonomy respected, outcomes have been better. The issue is not one of competence but of consistencyof clear direction, insulation from extraneous interference, and sustained investment in investigation, technology, and prosecution. The responsibility now lies with both political leadership and police command to translate this strength into measurable outcomes. Let us hope for a more secure and safe Karnataka in 2026.
Police organise cybercrime awareness progs
SRINAGAR: Police in Awantipora organised Cybercrime Awareness Programmes in Tral and Awantipora, to educate the general public, especially students, about cyber threats and safe online practices. In Awantipora, the programme was organised under the supervision of SHO Police Station Awantipora, Inspector Ajaz Hmad. Similarly, in Tral, a cyber awareness programme was conducted under the leadership []
Jingle Hell? Hate Crimes Against Christians See a Spike Around Christmas Again
A mob vandalised Christmas decor at a Raipur mall, another miscreant assulted vendors selling Christmas toys.
Crime Branch Busts Fake Jobs, Land Allotment Scam in Srinagar
Srinagar, Dec 25: The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in a major fake jobs and land allotment racket, uncovering how a Srinagar-based government employee allegedly duped unemployed youth and poor families by issuing forged appointment and allotment orders using fabricated official seals and signatures. According to an official [] The post Crime Branch Busts Fake Jobs, Land Allotment Scam in Srinagar appeared first on Northlines .
Crime Branch Cracks Fake Job-Land Racket; Chargesheet Filed Against Srinagar Woman
Srinagar, Dec 25: In a major breakthrough against fraud and economic offences, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has filed a chargesheet in a high-profile fake jobs and land allotment scam, exposing how a government employee allegedly duped unemployed youth and poor families by issuing forged allotment and appointment orders using fabricated official seals and signatures. In a statement, The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Crime Branch Kashmir has submitted a chargesheet in FIR No. 54/2023 under [] The post Crime Branch Cracks Fake Job-Land Racket; Chargesheet Filed Against Srinagar Woman appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Unnao rape case: Survivor to move SC seeking justice after HC suspends convict Sengar's jail term
NEW DELHI: A day after the Delhi High Court suspended the life sentence awarded by a trial court to former BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case, the survivor on Wednesday said she would move the Supreme Court. On Wednesday, she and her mother staged a protest near Mandi House against the HC verdict. Earlier in the day, the duo met Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi after alleging ill-treatment by Delhi Police. On Tuesday night, the survivor and her mother were reportedly forcefully removed by police from a protest site near India Gate. Speaking to the media, she said no one from the government came forward to help her while Rahul Gandhi promised to get a top lawyer to fight the case in the Supreme Court. The survivor said the HCs decision to suspend Sengars jail term is kaal (death) for her family. If the convict gets bail in a case like this, how will the countrys daughters remain safe? For us, this decision is no less than kaal, she said. In its order on Tuesday, the HC granted bail to Sengar with conditions. It directed him not to come within a 5-km radius of the survivors residence. Sengar, who is currently in jail, will not be immediately released as he is also serving a 10-year term in the custodial death case of the survivors father. He is yet to get bail in that case. The survivor was a minor when she was kidnapped and raped by Sengar in 2017. Deploring the alleged ill treatment meted out to the survivor during her protest in Delhi, Rahul Gandhi said she is being punished for seeking justice. Is such treatment of a gang-rape survivor appropriate? The fact that her perpetrator has been granted bail is extremely disappointing and shamefulespecially when the survivor is being repeatedly harassed and is living under the shadow of fear, he said in a social media post. Bail for rapists and treating survivors like criminalswhat kind of justice is this? he asked.
US Justice Dept Misses Deadline, Seeks More Time on Epstein Files
The Christmas Eve announcement came hours after a dozen U.S. senators called on the Justice Departments watchdog to examine its failure to meet the deadline
Justice Department struggles to handle massive Epstein file release
The massive size of the Epstein files perhaps more than a million pages has created problems for the Justice Department.
Amit Shah urges new constables to use scientific investigation & fight crime under new laws
Cybercrime: CBI arrests two ex-bank officials
In a bold move, the CBI has apprehended two ex-bank employees in Patna, Shalini Sinha and Abhishek Kumar, for their involvement in a sophisticated cybercrime operation. They stand accused of creating mule accounts to assist fraudsters, contributing to money laundering, and helping to avoid scrutiny. Investigators have uncovered alarming evidence of potential kickbacks.
New Criminal Laws Boost Justice Delivery: Shah
Shah said, After 10 years of the Modi government, there is peace in all three regions and the country is secure on these fronts
Bombay High Court pulls up BMC over deteriorating air quality in Mumbai
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday pulled up the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) over Mumbais deteriorating air quality, holding that the civic body failed to discharge its statutory and constitutional obligations to safeguard public health and the environment. The Division Bench of Chief Justice Shree Chandrashekhar and Justice Gautam Ankhad indicated that, as an interim [] The post Bombay High Court pulls up BMC over deteriorating air quality in Mumbai appeared first on India Legal .
Epstein files letter alleges Trump 'loves young, nubile girls'; US Justice Department says...
The part of the letter that sparked controversy reads: Our President also shares our love of young, nubile girls. While the note does not directly name Trump, he was serving his first term as president at the time it was written.
Hyderabad cyber crime police warn public against fake e-challan payment links
I Want Justice: Unnao Rape Survivor Meets Rahul Gandhi, Seeks President, PM Modi's Intervention
Earlier today, security personnel stopped the victim and her mother from holding a protest against the Delhi High Courts decision and manhandled the elderly woman.
Delhi air pollution: High Court issues notice on plea seeking reduction of GST on air purifiers
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday directed the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council to urgently deliberate upon the issue of reduction or complete exemption of GST on air purifiers, in view of the persistent deterioration in air quality across the National Capital Region. The Division Bench of Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya and Justice [] The post Delhi air pollution: High Court issues notice on plea seeking reduction of GST on air purifiers appeared first on India Legal .
Note Saying 'Trump Loves Young Girls' Is Fake: US Department Of Justice
The Department of Justice on Tuesday said that the handwritten letter by Jeffrey Epstein, addressed to convicted sex offender Larry Nassar, that was released as a part of the Epstein files, is fake.
Is This Justice? Unnao Rape Survivor's Mother Manhandled, Stopped From Protest In Delhi
According to officials, permission had not been granted for a protest at Mandi House or India Gate, and the duo was to be taken either to Jantar Mantar or back to their residence.
Unnao Rape Case: Why Delhi HC Suspend Kuldeep Sengers Life Sentence
Ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengers suspension comes six years after he was convicted in the sensational 2017 Unnao Rape Case.
The Unnao rape survivor expressed deep distress over Kuldeep Singh Sengar's bail, calling it 'death' for her family and vowing to challenge the Delhi High Court's decision in the Supreme Court. The court suspended Sengar's life sentence, citing he shouldn't be jailed solely on victim threat perception, while imposing strict bail conditions.
Delhi High Court pulls up Centre over recurring air pollution crisis in Delhi
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday expressed its strong displeasure over the Union governments failure to effectively address the recurring air pollution crisis in the national capital, indicating that at the very least, fiscal relief should be extended to citizens compelled to rely on air purifiers for basic respiratory safety. The Division Bench of Chief [] The post Delhi High Court pulls up Centre over recurring air pollution crisis in Delhi appeared first on India Legal .
Delhi High Court refuses to stay release of web series UP 77
The Delhi High Court on Wednesday rejected a petition seeking a stay on the scheduled release of the web series UP 77, which claimed that the programme allegedly drew from the life of slain gangster Vikas Dubey, who was killed in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh in July 2020. The single-judge Bench of Justice [] The post Delhi High Court refuses to stay release of web series UP 77 appeared first on India Legal .
The Delhi High Court has suspended the life sentence of expelled Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao sexual assault case involving a minor survivor on the grounds that the offence of aggravated penetrative sexual assault under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO), 2012, was not prima facie [] The post Delhi High Court suspends life sentence of expelled BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in 2017 Unnao sexual assault case appeared first on India Legal .
CJI Surya Kant calls young lawyers custodians of Constitution
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has termed young members of the Bar as custodians of the constitutional project, observing that they were not mere practitioners engaged in case-building, but participants in the larger enterprise of nation-building. Addressing the seventh convocation ceremony of the Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law (RGNUL) in Patiala, Punjab on [] The post CJI Surya Kant calls young lawyers custodians of Constitution appeared first on India Legal .
Akhlaq mob lynching case: UP court refuses to close criminal proceedings against accused
A district court in Uttar Pradesh has rejected an application filed by the state government seeking withdrawal of criminal proceedings against the accused in the 2015 mob lynching of Mohammad Akhlaq. Additional Sessions Judge Saurabh Dwivedi of the Gautam Buddha Nagar district court on Tuesday held that the petition, filed under Section 321 of the [] The post Akhlaq mob lynching case: UP court refuses to close criminal proceedings against accused appeared first on India Legal .
Justice Department Releases Epstein Files, Notes Trump Jet Trips
The release is the most voluminous so far and comes after a massive public campaign for transparency into the U.S. governments Epstein investigations.
Slow wheels of justice: Backlogs, staff crunch stall consumer dispute resolution
Crime Branch Jammu Kashmir Issues Alert on Fake RTO Challan APK Scam
SRINAGAR: The Cyber Crime Investigation Center for Excellence, Crime Branch Jammu and Kashmir, has issued a public cyber advisory warning citizens against a rising scam involving fake RTO challan messages circulated through SMS and WhatsApp. According to the advisory, cyber criminals are sending fraudulent messages claiming pending traffic challans and attaching malicious APK files or []
KCR responsible for injustice on Krishna waters: BJP
Part Time Job Fraud Tops Cyberabad Crime in 2025
While the number of cybercrime cases fell significantly, the financial impact remained substantial.
Cybercrime tops list of offences in Hyderabads IT hub
Hyderabad: Although cybercrime has seen a sharp decline from last year, it has still emerged as a top contributor among all cognizable offences recorded within the limits of the Cyberabad police commissionerate in Hyderabad, according to the annual report 2025 released on Tuesday, December 23. Last year, cybercrimes made up 32 per cent of 37,689 Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Jagtial Crime Down 5%, Rajanna Sircilla 14% in 2025
SPs report safer elections, festivals, strong cyber recovery and focused policing
US Justice Department Says Epstein File Claims on Trump Untrue
Some of these documents contain untrue and sensationalist claims made against President Trump that were submitted to the FBI right before the 2020 election, the Justice Department said.
US Justice Department releases new tranche of Epstein files
WASHINGTON, Dec 23 (Reuters) The U.S. Justice Department released a new trove of documents on Tuesday from its investigation into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including an email from a prosecutor indicating President Trump had traveled aboard his private jet many more times than previously has been reported. The latest release includes around 30,000 pages of documents, with many redactions, and dozens of video clips, including several purporting to be shot inside a federal detention center. Epstein was found dead in 2019 in a New York jail. His death was ruled a suicide. PRIVATE JET
1 in 5 crimes in Cyberabad is now a cybercrime: 2025 crime report
Hyderabad: Cybercrime cases dropped sharply in 2025, with 7,636 cases registered under the Cyberabad jurisdiction, nearly four times fewer than in 2024, marking a significant decline, according to the official crime report released by the Cyberabad commissionerate. This year, Cyberabad police received 31,569 petitions, out of which 7,636 First Information Reports (FIRs) were filed, while Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
