Hyderabad's Chaithanya Madhagani murdered in Australia by spouse; body dumped in bin, details here
NRI woman, Chaithanya Madhagani from Hyderabad was found murdered in Australia. Prime suspect husband, fled to India after the crime. Key Points
mintUS man guilty in Black transgender woman’s killing in first federal hate crime trial over gender identity
Jurors decided that Daqua Lameek Ritter fatally shot Dime Doe three times on August 4, 2019, because of her gender identity.. A South Carolina man was found... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaGujarat police question 20 passengers of Nicaragua-bound flight sent back by France
The aircraft, an Airbus A340 carrying 276 passengers, was grounded in France for 4 days over suspected human trafficking. It landed in Mumbai on 26 December. Key Points
ThePrintFingerprint kits, blood & semen detection — how mobile forensic vans have boosted crime scene analysis
Forensic experts travel in special vans of Delhi Police to reach crime scenes at earliest. These vehicles come with 14 kits for dealing with cases varying from sexual assault to arson. Key Points
ThePrintcrime against women: 4.45 lakh FIRs filed in 2022, almost 51 every hour. Delhi tops the list
According to the annual crime report of the National crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Delhi registered the highest rate of crime against women in the country in 2022. The national capital recorded 14,247 cases in 2022 with a rate of 144.4 (per lakh), which was way above the national average of 66.4. Key Points
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UK braces for homelessness crisis - Can they avoid LA and San Francisco's fate?
K. Home Secretary raises concerns over surge in crime and homelessness in British cities. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesNew Yorkers grapple with rising crime, 87% call it a serious problem: poll
New Yorkers terrified with condition of law and order. People say, Before, we used to be scared of stepping out at night, and now we are scared of daylight too. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesPunjab and Haryana HC grants bail to accused held for issuing fake experience certificates
The PSPCL first detected the crime after one of the applicants knocked on the doors of the high court. Thereafter, the court directed the Punjab government to constitute a SIT to probe the matter and the case was handed over to the state crime Branch. Key Points
The Indian ExpressWorld's 'most criminal countries' ranking: India behind US, UK at 77 spot
India stood at 77 spots while the US and UK were ahead of India in the criminal ranking country. .The USA was at 55th number and the UK at 65th rank, according to the World of Statistics Key Points
mintTarget to close nine stores in major US cities. Check the list
Retail giant Target is set to close nine stores across major US cities due to escalating incidents of violence, theft, and organized retail crime. The affected locations include one store in Harlem, two in Seattle, three in the San Francisco-Oakland area, and three in Portland, Oregon. Key Points
Economic TimesSC order rejecting Sisodia's bail plea raises doubts on ED's charges that he received bribes
Bench says ED allegation of Rs 2.2 crore bribe being paid to Sisodia not part of CBI chargesheet, says charge of kickbacks paid by liquor group is 'somewhat a matter of debate'. Key Points
ThePrintLaw and Order: Organized crime Season 4: Know release date, time, cast, number of episodes, where to watch
Law and Order: Organized crime season 4 is set to debut on January 18, 2024, at 10 p.m. ET on NBC, with streaming available on Peacock the next day. Returning cast members include Christopher Meloni and Mariska Hargitay. Key Points
Economic TimesRomanian authorities ramp up human trafficking case against Andrew Tate, brother Tristan and two associate
Andrew Tate, his brother Tristan and their two associates have been under house arrest since April this year. They were first arrested in December 2022 over allegations of rape, people trafficking and even forming an organised crime group. Key Points
Economic TimesSoundThinking, Maker of ShotSpotter, Is Buying Parts of PredPol Creator Geolitica
SoundThinking is purchasing parts of Geolitica, the company that created PredPol. Experts say the acquisition marks a new era of companies dictating how police operate. Key Points
WIRED'Jungle Raj 2?' — Oppn hits out at Nitish govt over crime in Bihar, ex-DGP calls situation 'scary'
Several gun crimes have put focus on law & order issue in state. Bihar CM says there's no issue and crime figures in other states are much higher. Key Points
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Gangster Deepak Boxer, lodged in Delhi's Tihar Jail, ran extortion racket from behind bars
Gangster Deepak 'Boxer', extradited from Mexico, has been discovered to be running a full-fledged extortion racket from Tihar Jail in Delhi. He uses mobile phones to coordinate operations and hires minors for gun attacks. The crime branch has apprehended eight suspects involved in recent cases of extortion and shooting. Key Points
Times Of IndiaTargeted killing not India's policy: Minister S Jaishankar to Canada
India has stated to Canada that targeted killing is not a policy of the Indian government and has asked Ottawa to share any specific and relevant information they may have. The Indian Foreign Minister, S Jaishankar, mentioned this during a session at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York. He also expressed concerns about the growing nexus between terrorists and organized crime in Canada and the permissive environment for such activities. Key Points
Economic Timescrime Scene Kitchen returns with Season 2. See who are main and guest judges this season
Crime Scene Kitchen season 2 is all set to premiere on Monday. Here are all the details about the show. Key Points
Economic TimesElderly doc cheated for Rs 2 crores, Pune cops take custody of four suspects from Agra
In 2021, the Cyber crime cell of Pune city police registered a case in which a 60-year-old well known doctor in Pune was cheated for Rs 2.01 crores between 2013 and 2021. Key Points
The Indian ExpressSoundThinking, Maker of ShotSpotter, Is Buying Parts of PredPol Creator Geolitica
SoundThinking is purchasing parts of Geolitica, the company that created PredPol. Experts say the acquisition marks a new era of companies dictating how police operate. Key Points
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SoundThinking, Maker of ShotSpotter, Is Buying Parts of PredPol Creator Geolitica
SoundThinking is purchasing parts of Geolitica, the company that created PredPol. Experts say the acquisition marks a new era of companies dictating how police operate. Key Points
WIREDGujarat CID grills 20 passengers of Nicaragua-bound flight sent back by France
The Nicaragua-bound aircraft, an Airbus A340 carrying 276 passengers, was grounded in France for four days over suspected human trafficking. It landed in Mumbai in the early hours of December 26. Key Points
FirstpostSoumya Vishwanathan murder case: Life terms for four, court refuses to hand death sentence
Vishwanathan, an employee of a prominent English news channel, was shot dead in the early hours of September 30, 2008, on Nelson Mandela Marg in south Delhi as she was returning home from work. The police said that the motive behind the crime was robbery. Key Points
Economic TimesI'm a self-defense expert. Here's the advice I give college students about protecting themselves from sexual assault on campus.
A safety coach found sexual assault to be the No. 1 crime on college campuses with federal funding. He says students should practice safe drinking. Key Points
InsiderA dark web of crime grows in Delhi's shadow: 28,000 cases and counting
The criminals from Nuh have victims in almost every state of India. Recent arrests of a few dozen criminals have led to the discovery of 28,000 cyber crime cases across the country. Often, cops from as far as Kerala reach Nuh to arrest scammers. Key Points
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Atiq Ahmad's killers: From small-time criminals to men who wanted to make a 'name for ourselves'
The assailants, Lavlesh Tiwari (22) of Banda, Mohit alias Sunny (23) of Hamirpur and Arun Maurya (18) of Kasganj, were arrested soon after the dramatic shootout outside the Prayagraj hospital where policemen were escorting the brothers for a medical check-up. Tiwari was injured in the cross-fire, which also hurt a policeman. The assailants posed as TV crew and fired at almost point-blank range. Key Points
Economic TimesBlood For Dust: All you may want to know about Kit Harington starrer crime thriller’s premiere date, plot,
In Blood for Dust, Scoot McNairy plays Gus, a salesman in financial trouble who reunites with his old friend Ricky, played by Kit Harington. Ricky, involved in illegal activities, leads Gus into a dangerous world of crime, where they face escalating risks and consequences. Key Points
Economic TimesMexican 'devil worshipper' murdered wife, ate her brain in tacos: Report
A man in Mexico allegedly murdered his wife and ate her brain in tacos. He also used her skull as an ashtray. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesPune to London via Delhi — how ‘routine’ tip-off led to 'biggest ever' Meow Meow drug seizure in India
Pune City crime Branch blew lid off syndicate manufacturing & distributing Mephedrone. ‘Storage space’ in Delhi was also raided as part of joint operation. Key Points
ThePrintBombay HC orders rape convict's release after 19 years in jail as he was a minor at time of crime
Pintu Ramdaras Chauhan was sentenced to life imprisonment for crime committed in January 2005. He was 16 then. Key Points
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ED registers fresh case against Sheikh Shahjahan
The Enforcement Directorate has registered a fresh case against Sheikh Shahjahan based on an existing FIR. The case focuses on investigating alleged proceeds of the crime amassed by Shahjahan through organized crime and extortion, creating an atmosphere of terror, including murder and grabbing public land. The ED has also taken cognisance of the Sandeshkhali incident. Key Points
Economic TimesDelhi Police team at CM Kejriwal's residence again to serve notice
A Delhi Police crime branch team arrived at Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence to serve a notice related to a probe into his claim that the BJP was buying AAP MLAs. The team, led by an ACP-level officer, was unable to serve the notices due to Kejriwal's refusal and Atishi's absence. Key Points
Economic TimesKarnataka: BJP demands CBI or NIA probe into fake Aadhaar card, voter ID creation case
The BJP MLA noted that one should have a birth certificate to create an Aadhaar card.'If these documents are created by bypassing the birth certificate, then one can understand the clout the accused enjoy, ' he said. Key Points
FirstpostSikh teen attacked on New York bus in suspected hate crime
A 19-year-old Sikh individual was assaulted and injured while wearing a turban on a bus in New York. The attacker demanded the victim remove his turban and made offensive remarks about it being incompatible with the country. The assailant physically assaulted the victim, resulting in minor cuts. The suspect is described as a male, aged 25-35, with a dark complexion, slim build, approximately 5'9 tall, brown eyes, and black hair. The New York Police Department's hate crime unit is actively investigating the incident. Key Points
Economic TimesIt pains me Rajasthan tops in crime list... : PM Modi turns emotional, attacks Congress in Chittorgarh ra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his concern about the high crime rate in Rajasthan, blaming the Congress party for the state's deterioration over the past five years. He highlighted the state's top ranking in crime against women, riots, stone-pelting incidents, and atrocities against women and Dalits. Modi emphasized that only the BJP can bring about comprehensive development in Rajasthan. He also mentioned that Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot had accepted defeat. Key Points
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UK police launch hate crime inquiry after Sikh holy text damaged outside residence in Leeds
West Yorkshire Police said it received the report of the incident from a member of the local Sikh community on Sunday. The incident occurred in the Headingley area of the city on July 12. Key Points
FirstpostScoop trailer: Karishma Tanna is a journalist implicated for murder in Hansal Mehta’s gritty drama inspired by Jigna Vora’s story. Watch
Hansal Mehta has adopted Jigna Vora's memoir 'Behind Bars in Byculla: My Days in Prison' for his next web show, Scoop. Vora was implicated in the murder of senior scribe, Jyotirmoy Dey. Key Points
The Indian ExpressCount in 6 yrs of Yogi Govt: Jhansi killing UP Police Encounter No. 183
It’s the third encounter in the case related to the February 24 murder of Umesh Pal. It is also the third encounter in the first 13 days of April by the Uttar Pradesh police. Key Points
The Indian Express'Fishing expedition' — Madras HC order staying ED summons to 5 district collectors in Tamil Nadu
ED issued summons as part of probe into sand quarries across state since September, on allegations of illegal sale of sand mined from riverbeds. Matter posted for 21 December. Key Points
ThePrintOrganised crime, violence and extremism... EAM Jaishankar speaks out on Canada
Speaking at the 'Discussion at Council on Foreign Relations' in New York, Jaishankar said, In the last few years, Canada actually has seen a lot of organized crime, relating to the secessionist forces, organized crime, violence and extremism. They're all very, very deeply mixed up. So in fact, we have been talking about specifics and information. Key Points
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'Grotesquerie': All you may want to know about Ryan Murphy's new horror series
Ryan Murphy joined hands with FX way back in 2003 when he produced 'Nip/Tuck'. Later he exhibited his skill of creating horror in the crime anthology 'American Horror Story', 'American crime Story', and 'Feud'. He is also the producer of the upcoming 'American Sports Story'. Murphy will soon return with 'Grotesquerie'. Key Points
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