The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted raids across several locations in Punjab on Friday as part of their investigation into violent attacks by Khalistani supporters at the Indian high commission in Ottawa earlier this year. The raids targeted family members of Amritpal Singh, a prominent figure associated with Khalistani groups.
Two Army officers and their two female friends were attacked during a picnic in Madhya Pradesh. One of the women was gang-raped, and the officers were assaulted. Three suspects have been arrested, while three remain at large. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for justice.
A portion of a building collapsed in Delhi’s Nabi Karim area, trapping three people. Rescue workers have successfully pulled two individuals from the rubble, but efforts to locate the third continue.
Former film producer Harvey Weinstein has been convicted of additional sex crimes in New York, adding to his previous convictions. This comes after a New York court overturned his previous conviction and ordered a retrial. This latest conviction further solidifies the impact of the #MeToo movement and the ongoing legal battles against the disgraced producer.
Grab Holdings, the leading ride-hailing app in the Philippines, is facing potential suspension after a Vietnamese woman reported being robbed and sexually assaulted by a driver. The incident has sparked concerns about passenger safety and raised questions about Grab’s security measures.
A policeman in Quetta, Pakistan, shot and killed a man accused of blasphemy while the suspect was in police custody. The incident has sparked outrage and raised concerns about the country’s controversial blasphemy laws and the growing mob violence associated with them.
A bipartisan group of over 75 House lawmakers is urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to take decisive action against organized retail crime (ORC), citing its increasing impact on businesses, communities, and public safety. The lawmakers are specifically calling for the establishment of an organized retail crime coordination center within DHS to enhance law enforcement efforts and mitigate the threats posed by these criminal networks.
A picnic outing for two Indian Army officers and their female companions turned into a horrifying ordeal in Madhya Pradesh’s Indore district. The officers were assaulted, and one of the women was raped by unidentified men. Police have launched a manhunt for the suspects, and six have been identified.
Tension escalated in Nagamangala, Karnataka, after two groups clashed during a Ganpati Visarjan procession. Stones were reportedly thrown at the procession, leading to the violence. Authorities imposed Section 144 in the area to prevent further unrest.
Seattle City Council is considering reinstating a law that makes prostitution loitering a misdemeanor, sparking debate. A video presented during a Public Safety Committee meeting showcased prostitution and gun violence on Aurora Avenue, prompting calls for action. While some residents support the law’s reinstatement to address the ‘war zone’ conditions, others argue it unfairly targets sex workers and fails to address the root causes of violence.
