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.
Fifty years after the murders of two Moncton police officers, Cpl. Aurèle Bourgeois and Const. Michael O’Leary, a ceremony honored their memory. The officers were killed while investigating a kidnapping. Their deaths deeply impacted their families and the Moncton community, which continues to support them. Two men were convicted of the crime. This story highlights the bravery of law enforcement and the lasting impact of violent crime.
Luigi Mangione, an Ivy League graduate, is charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Police believe Mangione targeted the company due to its size and influence, not a personal connection. Mangione’s social media posts reveal a history of chronic pain and criticism of corporate America.
A man in Arizona was arrested for allegedly posing as an Uber driver and stealing over $300,000 in cryptocurrency from unsuspecting passengers. The sophisticated scam involved gaining access to victims’ phones under the guise of troubleshooting the ride-sharing app.
A 31-year-old man in Thane, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly pronouncing ‘triple talaq’ to his wife, a practice outlawed in India in 2019. The incident sparked a police investigation and highlights the ongoing challenges in enforcing the ban.
The in-laws of Atul Subhash, a Bengaluru techie who died by suicide after leaving a 24-page note detailing years of harassment, have reportedly fled their home in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, following threats to reporters and the filing of an FIR against them. The escape, captured on video, adds another layer to this tragic case.
