Mangaluru, July 15 (IANS) The Special Investigation Team (SIT) on Wednesday submitted its final report before a court in Belthangady in connection with the alleged Dharmasthala mass burial case, bringing to a close an extensive probe that has attracted significant public attention in Karnataka. The final report, comprising 7,005 pages compiled into 12 volumes, was submitted before Additional Civil Judge Shashank Nagendra Bhat at around 3 pm. It includes statements from 255 witnesses, forensic sc…
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Bengaluru, July 13 (IANS) In the latest development in the fan murder case, the investigation into the alleged intimidation of a key prosecution witness has taken a significant turn, with the Kamakshipalya police probing the case uncovering the alleged links of three arrested persons to influential individuals. Police stated that the accused Puneeth, Venu and Suhas are accused of threatening Sandeep, a cashier at a bar who is considered a key witness in the fan murder case, in an attempt to infl…
Bhavnagar, July 11 (IANS) The Gujarat Police’s State Monitoring Cell on Saturday seized 4.306 kg of suspected ambergris, commonly known as whale vomit, valued at over Rs 4.30 crore, in Bhavnagar district and arrested four persons in connection with its alleged illegal possession and intended sale. The seizure was made during a raid conducted by the State Monitoring Cell in an open coastal area near Blue Sky Society in Budhel village, which falls under the jurisdiction of Vartej Police Station.Th…
Patna, July 10 (IANS) Former Rahu Panchayat Mukhiya Sanjay Kumar Yadav was found dead under suspicious circumstances near a tubewell in Raghopur village under the Bihta police station area of Patna district on Friday morning, police said.The incident has triggered tension in the locality. The family members of the deceased have alleged that Sanjay was murdered. They, along with local residents, staged a road blockade in protest.According to police, local residents heading to nearby fields notice…
Gurugram, July 10 (IANS) Four gangsters were killed, and one was critically injured in a fierce encounter between the Gurugram Crime Branch and armed criminals in the Sushant Lok Phase-2 area of the city. Three Gurugram Police personnel also sustained gunshot injuries during the exchange of fire. According to the police, the accused had allegedly opened fire at the residence of a businessman after an extortion demand, allegedly made on behalf of a foreign-based gangster, was not met.The encounte…
Patna, July 9 (IANS) A body was found under suspicious circumstances in the Secretariat police station area of Patna, one of the city’s most sensitive VVIP zones, triggering concern among law enforcement agencies and prompting a detailed investigation.The discovery of the unidentified body in the high-security area has raised questions about the circumstances surrounding the death as well as security arrangements in the locality.According to police, the body was discovered a short distance from …
Jaipur, July 8 (IANS) The Head of the Department (HoD) of Forensic Medicine at Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Medical College, Jaipur, Dr N.L. Disania died by suicide at his residence in the city’s Khatipura area. He was a senior professor and one of the most respected faculty members at the institution.According to preliminary information, Dr Disania’s family had gone to attend a wedding ceremony on Tuesday night, leaving him alone at home. When the family returned on Wednesday morning, they found him h…
Patna, July 6 (IANS) A major burglary was reported from the Daniyawan police station area of Patna district, where unidentified criminals allegedly used a gas cutter to break into a mobile showroom and its warehouse, then escaped with cash and electronic goods worth nearly Rs 40 lakh. The incident occurred at Neha Mobile Corner, located in Galaxy Tower behind the State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Daniyawan market. The theft has triggered concern among local traders and shopkeepers.According to…
Jashpur (Chhattisgarh), July 6 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, Chhattisgarh’s Jashpur Police have solved a sensational blind murder case within just 24 hours. The police team has arrested four accused, including the victim’s daughter-in-law. The case is regarding the murder of 70-year-old Chugru Pradhan in the Duldula police station area.According to the police, a special investigation team was formed immediately after the incident was reported. The team examined the crime scene with the assis…
Patna, July 3 (IANS) Two alleged criminals sustained bullet injuries and were arrested following an encounter with police during a joint operation by the Bihar Special Task Force (STF) and Samastipur Police in the Baligaon police station area of Vaishali district on Friday. According to the police, the two men allegedly opened fire on the police team while attempting to evade arrest.In retaliatory firing carried out in self-defence, both sustained bullet injuries to their legs.They were immediat…