The parents of the Kolkata rape-murder victim have accused the police of forcing them to deny bribery allegations on camera, claiming they were pressured into making a video denying any financial offers. The family also alleges the police attempted to suppress the case by hastily cremating the victim’s body and prevented them from seeing her until after the autopsy.
A suspect was fatally shot by police near the Israeli consulate and the Nazi history museum in Munich on Thursday. The incident occurred after the suspect, armed with a long gun, exchanged fire with police officers. No other injuries were reported, and the suspect’s identity and motive remain unknown.
A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) in Tamil Nadu was allegedly assaulted by protesters demanding the arrest of suspects in a murder case. The incident occurred when the DSP attempted to prevent the protesters from blocking a road. In a separate incident in Bihar, a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) was mistakenly struck by a policeman during a lathi charge against protesters.
In a shocking revelation, the Kolkata Police has acknowledged that viral audio clips, which contradict the initial narrative of the doctor’s death being a suicide, are authentic. This admission comes after intense public scrutiny and pressure, prompting a change in the police investigation’s direction.
New CCTV footage from RG Kar Medical College shows Sanjay Roy, the primary suspect in the brutal murder and rape of a trainee doctor, leaving the college with a Bluetooth device and a helmet. The footage provides crucial evidence linking Roy to the crime scene.
A bizarre incident occurred during the Bharat Bandh protests in Patna, Bihar, where a policeman mistakenly hit the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) with a baton while dispersing protesters. The incident, captured on video, sparked widespread amusement and debate on social media. The police used lathi charge to control the protesters who blocked traffic and broke barricades, but no injuries were reported. The Bharat Bandh, organized by the ‘Reservation Bachao Sangharsh Samiti,’ is in protest against the Supreme Court’s ruling regarding caste-based reservations.
Hundreds of protesters, organized by a coalition of feminist and LGBTQ+ groups, marched through downtown Chicago the day before the Democratic National Convention. The rally, initially focused on protesting unjust laws, quickly transitioned into a pro-Palestinian demonstration, drawing a large crowd and prompting a heavy police presence to ensure safety.
Two priests returning from worship in Mumbai were attacked by five individuals wielding sticks and knives on Saturday night. While the priests sustained minor injuries, the assailants fled the scene. Police have detained two individuals in connection with the attack and are actively searching for the remaining suspects. The motive behind the attack is currently under investigation.
Thane police have apprehended three individuals for allegedly defrauding a printing and packaging professional of Rs 21 crore by enticing him to invest in their business venture. The accused, Pravinkumar Agrawal, Sonal Pravinkumar Agrawal, and Surendrakumar Chandra, convinced the victim to invest approximately Rs 25 crore since 2016, promising high returns. However, the complainant received no returns and later discovered the accused had only returned Rs 4 crore. The police have registered a case of cheating against the accused, highlighting a growing trend of investment scams in the region.
A courier attempting to smuggle gold worth Rs 45 lakh from Singapore to Chennai was caught by police at the airport after he tried to escape with the gold instead of handing it over to the receiver. The incident highlights the risks involved in smuggling and the lengths people go to for personal gain.
