Mumbai Police arrested a woman for selling her 45-day-old baby for ₹1 lakh to bail out her husband, arrested for theft. Eight others were also arrested, suggesting a possible interstate child trafficking ring. The investigation is ongoing, and more arrests are expected.
A 27-year-old man was arrested in Mumbai for allegedly flashing a woman in a shared taxi. The incident, which occurred in November, came to light after the victim’s friend shared her experience on social media. The accused, Dindayal Motiram Singh, was tracked to Agra and arrested. He has been charged under the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
U.S. prosecutors charged two men with illegally exporting sensitive technology to Iran, used in a drone attack that killed three U.S. service members in Jordan. Mohammad Abedini and Mahdi Sadeghi face charges related to violating U.S. export laws and supporting the IRGC. The attack, facilitated by Iran-backed militants, highlights the dangers of technology falling into the wrong hands.
A newlywed man in Gujarat was kidnapped and killed just four days after his wedding. His wife, Payal, confessed to plotting the murder with her cousin, Kalpesh, whom she loved. The three men involved in the crime were arrested, and the body was found in the Narmada Canal. This case highlights a disturbing trend of crimes fueled by passionate desires and betrayals.
Large captagon stockpiles discovered in Syria implicate the fallen al-Assad regime in the drug’s manufacture and distribution. Originally a pharmaceutical drug, captagon’s simple production and high demand have created a lucrative black market, generating billions of dollars annually in Syria and Lebanon. Despite seizures, the drug’s market remains resilient due to the ease of its production and ongoing demand.
Danish Chikna, an associate of Dawood Ibrahim, was arrested in Mumbai for drug trafficking. The arrest follows a series of arrests and investigations that started in early November. Chikna was previously arrested by the NCB in 2021 on drug charges. His arrest is another blow to Dawood Ibrahim’s operations.
The Bengaluru Police arrested Nikita Singhania and family members for abetting the suicide of Atul Subhash, a techie who left a 24-page suicide note accusing his wife and her family of harassment. His family is now desperately searching for his missing son, appealing to Prime Minister Modi and other leaders for help. The arrests follow the discovery of a suicide note detailing harassment and alleged bribery within the judiciary.
A junior high school student was fatally stabbed, and another injured, at a McDonald’s restaurant in Kitakyushu, Japan. The attacker remains at large. Police describe the suspect as a man in his 40s. Violent crime is rare in Japan, making this incident particularly shocking.
Two fatal accidents involving BEST buses in Mumbai have raised serious concerns about public transport safety. A motorcyclist died in Govandi after being hit by an electric bus, days after seven were killed and many injured in a Kurla crash. The drivers in both incidents have been arrested, but questions remain about the safety and maintenance of BEST’s fleet. The accidents highlight the urgent need for improved safety measures and driver training.
Following a terror attack on a Melbourne synagogue and a rise in antisemitic incidents, the Simon Wiesenthal Center will issue a global travel advisory against visiting Australia. The advisory highlights concerns over Australia’s response to the attacks and its UN vote on an anti-Israel resolution. The situation underscores the need for stronger action to combat antisemitism and protect Jewish communities.
