Tales from the crypt: Why murder mysteries refuse to die
Whodunit? Why do we care? murder mysteries remain one of the most popular genres in literature, TV, movies, podcasts. Take a tour of the evolving crime scene. Key Points
Hindustan TimesTight tropes: How they write the perfect crimes
Intricate puzzles, dashing detectives, subtle clues... and careful not to let a trope become overused. Here’s a look at how some of the best get the job done. Key Points
Hindustan Times‘Teri baat koi ladki bhi nahi sunti’ — Investigating officer recalls 'taunt' that cost Soumya her life
Absence of CCTV cameras was major hurdle in Soumya Vishwanathan murder investigation. Police started by questioning gang members and other criminals in areas near crime scene. Key Points
ThePrintDelhi court convicts 4 for 2008 murder of journalist Soumya Vishwanathan, all 5 under MCOCA
The fifth accused, Ajay Sethi, was convicted for offence of receiving stolen property. Soumya’s mother says verdict will act as deterrent for looters. Key Points
ThePrint2 sentenced to life imprisonment for Dalit minors’ gang rape & murder in UP’s Lakhimpur Kheri
Two others have been sentenced to six years of imprisonment in the crime. All four — Junaid, Sunil alias Chhotu (who was known to the family), Karimuddin and Arif — were convicted last week. Key Points
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Moose Wala murder mastermind to be extradited soon, officials leave for Azerbaijan
Sachin Bishnoi, one of the key conspirators in the Sidhu Moose Wala murder case, was recently detained in Azerbaijan. The Delhi Police Special Cell has been tasked with securing Bishnoi's extradition to India. Key Points
India TodayBengaluru double murder: Police arrest 3, nab another at airport - Report
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the double murder case of two executives in Bengaluru. Police suspect business rivalry as the motive. | Bengaluru News Key Points
Hindustan TimesVivekananda Reddy murder case Telangana HC grants anticipatory bail to Kadapa MP Avinash Reddy
The Telangana High Court on May 31, 2023 granted conditional anticipatory bail to Kadapa MP Y.S. Avinash Reddy in the murder case of Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy. Read more on The Hindu Key Points
The HinduDelhi murder: Sahil stabbed minor, switched off his phone, took bus to Bulandshahr | Top points
A 16-year-old girl was murdered by a 20-year-old man in Delhi's Rohini area on Sunday. CCTV footage of the murder showed the girl being stabbed multiple times and being mercilessly hit with a boulder by her killer. The accused has been arrested in UP's Bulandshahr. Key Points
India TodayBihar government tweaks jail rules, sets free murder convict-politician Anand Mohan
The decision follows an amendment in the Bihar Police jail manual that dropped the words ‘a civil servant on duty’ to set free those who have completed 14 years in prison, instead of the 20 required to qualify as having served a life sentence. Twenty-six others also benefit from the move. Key Points
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Daily brief: In Atiq murder case, shooter Arun remains mystery to his villagers
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesAtiq Ahmad's wife Shaista Parveen may surrender today. Who is Shaista Parveen?
Atiq Ahmeds attorney Vijay Mishra has reportedly said that Shaista may surrender today, April 16, 2023. The news comes as local reports said that Shaista Parveen may try to attend the last rites of her husband today. She carries a reward of Rs 50,000 on her head. She is named as a conspirator in the Umesh Pal murder case. Key Points
Economic TimesAtiq Ahmed, brother Ashraf killed: Here is what we know so far
The shooting of Atiq Ahmad and his brother Ashraf was caught on camera as mediapersons had been following the duo. Here is what we know about the shooting so far. Key Points
The Indian ExpressAmbasamudram police officer, ASP Balveer Singh, accused of custodial torture, suspended, says T.N. CM Stalin
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday that he had issued instructions to suspend Balveer Singh, the former Assistant Superintendent of Police of Ambasamudram sub-division in Tirunelveli district, who was recently accused of custodial torture and placed in vacancy reserve since. Key Points
The HinduA murder at the End of the World: See psychological thriller’s release schedule, storyline, cast, number o
New thriller series, A murder at the End of the World, premiered on Hulu with the first two episodes on November 14, 2023. The seven-episode series unfolds weekly, concluding on December 19, 2023. Hulu releases episodes at 12:01 a.m. ET. International viewers can catch it on Disney+. Key Points
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Jennifer Anniston, Adam Sandler Netflix's murder Mystery 2 movie Review
Murder Mystery 2 is fast paced and there is no beating around the bush. But it is not a murder mystery unlike the first part, murder Mystery 2 is based around kidnapping. Key Points
FirstpostJennifer Anniston & Adam Sandler’s murder Mystery 2 Review
Murder Mystery 2 is fast paced and there is no beating around the bush. But it is not a murder mystery unlike the first part, murder Mystery 2 is based around kidnapping. Key Points
FirstpostUK-based gangster Kapil Sangwan claims he got Nafe Singh Rathee murdered
India News: Read the latest news on UK-based gangster Kapil Sangwan claiming responsibility for the murder of Nafe Singh Rathee, the Haryana INLD chief. Get the full story and updates on our website. Key Points
Times Of IndiaAtiq's shooters presented before UP court as cops seek remand
The three assailants, who shot dead gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf in Prayagraj last week, were produced before a CJM court here on Wednesday morning. Security has been tightened outside the court premises. Key Points
India TodayU.P. STF kills Gangster Atiq Ahmed’s son, another accused in encounter
Gangster Atiq Ahmed’s son Asad, and another accused were killed in an encounter by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) in Jhansi. He was wanted in connection with the Umesh Pal murder case, according to officials. Key Points
The Hindu
CBI arrests Andhra CM Jagan Reddy’s uncle Bhaskar in ex-MP Vivekananda’s murder case
The fifth person to be arrested in the case, Bhaskar is being taken to Hyderabad and will be produced before the local CBI court, officials said. He has been charged under Indian Penal Code sections 120B (conspiracy), 302 (murder) and 201 (tampering and destroying evidence). Key Points
The Indian Express'Mitti me mila denge', said Yogi: From Umesh Pal murder to Atiq son's encounter, all in 50 days
On February 25, a day after a sensational murder, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath sounded a warning, saying, "Iss mafia ko mitti me mila denge". Within 50 days, four of the five accused in the murder case have been killed. UP Deputy CM's remarks on Thursday, after Atiq's son was killed in an encounter, sum it all up. Key Points
India TodayKurukshetra doctor booked for killing brother-in-law
BAMS doctor booked for murder of brother-in-law, a veterinary doctor in Kurukshetra. He shot dead his brother-in-law and injured his wife with his licensed revolver. Accused arrested. Key Points
Hindustan TimesCaught on CCTV: Tamil Nadu man chased, hacked to death on busy street in Karaikudi
A murder accused was chased and hacked to death by five men on a busy street in Tamil Nadu's Karaikudi today. He was rushed to the hospital but died on the way. Key Points
India TodayDouble murder in UP’s Meerut, couple found dead with throats slit
The murders came to light after the couple’s son asked a neighbour to check on his family after his calls went unanswered. The elderly parents of one of the victims were found unconscious on the ground floor of the house. Key Points
The Indian Express
Just like Vikas Dubey: BJP MP's encounter warning in UP witness murder
Referring to the 2020 encounter of UP gangster Vikas Dubey, a BJP MP from Kannauj said that he "wouldn't be surprised if Atiq Ahmed's car overturned". His remarks come as action against Atiq Ahmed in the Umesh Pal murder case intensified. Key Points
India TodayNursing student found dead on University of Georgia campus, suspect in custody
Arrest made in the brutal murder of University of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Suspect faces charges including malice murder. Key Points
Hindustan TimesUmesh pal murder case: Vehicle used by shooters belonged to Atiq’s aide Nafees Ahmed
Nafees Ahmed is close to Atiq Ahmed’s younger brother Ashraf. Atiq is one of the prime conspirators in the Umesh Pal murder case. Key Points
India TodayUP Police announces reward in Umesh Pal murder case, says key accused nabbed
Prayagraj Commissioner of Police said a reward had been announced for information leading to the arrest of the accused in the Umesh Pal murder case. A key accused had been nabbed in the murder of Umesh Pal, who was a key witness in the killing of MLA Raju Pal in 2005, he said. Key Points
India TodayKey shooter in Lawrence Bishnoi's gang shot dead, Bambiha group's role suspected
One of the key shooters of notorious gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's group, Rajan, has been shot dead in Haryana's Yamunanagar. His body was burnt after he was killed. Key Points
India Today
Four men charged with murder of British Sikh teen in London
The four suspects in the case were all arrested at the scene. Two were initially taken to hospital due to injuries they sustained. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesMan lures over estranged wife, slits her throat in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur
A man in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur killed his wife by slitting her throat over a family dispute. The accused is still at large. Key Points
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