Abhishek Angad is a Principal Correspondent at The Indian Express, covering the state of Jharkhand. His interests are in the criminal justice system, politics, and human rights. When he is not reporting, he travels to rural hinterland.

May 11, 2016 04:12 IST
Kaushal, a resident of Mongolpuri who owns a tea stall in the locality, said there was no serious effort by police to arrest those actually responsible for his daughter’s death.
Wed, May 11, 2016
May 08, 2016 05:00 IST
I told them I knew nothing... I knew Sajid as we offered prayers together in the same mosque,” he said.
Sun, May 08, 2016
May 05, 2016 06:01 IST
Imran Saifi, 32, stayed a few metres from Sajid’s house. His family members said he worked with an automobile company and was taken away by police Tuesday night.
Thu, May 05, 2016
May 05, 2016 05:25 IST
Delhi Police said that he was in touch with handler of Jaish-e-Muhammad, had made IEDs with the help of iron pipes, timers and explosive material.
Thu, May 05, 2016
May 04, 2016 02:27 IST
The Ministry of Home Affairs has reduced the allocation to Rs 5,913.74 from a demand of Rs 7,691.17 crore.
Wed, May 04, 2016
May 02, 2016 01:57 IST
Officials said the fire was caused by a spark in an overhead power cable that passes through the forest to provide electricity to nearby villages. The 800-hectare sanctuary has only nine officials, including a range officer, to patrol the entire area.
Mon, May 02, 2016
April 30, 2016 03:30 IST
The incident, which happened at 218, Shahenshahi Katra Galli near Tis Hazari courts, is a grim reminder of a murder that took place eight months ago in the same area over sharing of water from a tap.
Sat, Apr 30, 2016
April 24, 2016 03:41 IST
“He bowed in front of the idol and began to pray. Suddenly, a person in the temple spotted blood dripping from Chaudhary’s neck and a knife in his hands"
Sun, Apr 24, 2016
April 21, 2016 01:59 IST
Delhi Police have registered an FIR over the incident and arrested ASI Balwan Singh, and constables Raju Kumar and Bharat. Constable Deepak Kumar, who allegedly sexually assaulted the victim, is absconding.
Thu, Apr 21, 2016
April 14, 2016 03:14 IST
After the crime was reported, the CISF had claimed there had been no lapse and both suspects had been thoroughly frisked.
Thu, Apr 14, 2016
April 13, 2016 02:52 IST
Recounting the incident as told to her by her son, she said, “My son told me that as soon as they entered the room, one of the assailants tried to strangle him. There are scratch marks on his neck to indicate this”.
Wed, Apr 13, 2016
April 12, 2016 04:29 IST
CISF, which is responsible for security at Metro stations, insisted a weapon had not passed through their security check.
Tue, Apr 12, 2016
April 12, 2016 03:33 IST
“Prima facie, there has been no lapse on part of CISF. Both the men were properly frisked and allowed entry only after thorough checking,” said CISF PRO Hemendra Singh.
Tue, Apr 12, 2016April 10, 2016 02:29 IST
The case is being handled by Delhi Police's District Investigation Unit and various teams have been formed to nab the accused.
Sun, Apr 10, 2016
April 06, 2016 01:07 IST
His family and friends knew him as an upright, humble police officer and someone to look up to.
Thu, Apr 07, 2016
April 05, 2016 01:13 IST
Ahmed’s sister-in-law Ruksana said, on Saturday, she left for the wedding at about 6 pm while Tanzeel left five minutes later.
Thu, Apr 07, 2016
April 03, 2016 00:56 IST
For six years after their daughters went missing, Uma and Lal Diwan waited to say that. ABHISHEK ANGAD on how he found two missing Delhi girls, and the journey of a reunion from a Delhi home to a Kanpur shelter.
Thu, Apr 07, 2016
March 28, 2016 01:35 IST
Her sister, Dimpi Kapoor, said the reason behind the “violence” was not clear. “Priyanka told us that her husband had placed a lot of restrictions on her. She was not allowed to meet family and friends,” she said.
Mon, Mar 28, 2016
March 26, 2016 02:43 IST
The family said they were walking towards an auto stand when they were hit by the car, which was travelling in the wrong direction.
Sat, Mar 26, 2016
March 23, 2016 03:50 IST
Father Pandit Kedarnath, 35, says he had lost the energy to hunt for Aarti after the first few years, but never lost hope. “I thought one day she will return.”
Wed, Mar 23, 2016
March 19, 2016 04:43 IST
For the task, the Army has deployed one company comprising at least 100 personnel, who are further divided into sections of 10 men each.
Sat, Mar 19, 2016
March 18, 2016 03:01 IST
That is, until a bulldozer ran over his land to give way for a parking lot for the World Culture Festival organised by the Art of Living (AOL) foundation between March 11 and 13.
Fri, Mar 18, 2016March 16, 2016 03:16 IST
The 16-year-old was allegedly killed by her cousin Monday, who was scared that she would speak the truth about what happened between them: he tried to rape her and she fought back.
Wed, Mar 16, 2016
March 16, 2016 01:36 IST
According to the victim’s mother, she allowed Singh to visit their home again as she thought he had mended his ways.
Wed, Mar 16, 2016
March 14, 2016 01:11 IST
The family had 20 members, with most male members working as daily wage labourers. They owned a small patch of farmland.
Mon, Mar 14, 2016




