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Fraudsters cash in on digitisation push, spike in number of calls to extract bank detailsSubscriber Only
August 10, 2017 06:07 IST
In one of the cases, registered on August 3, a woman told the Delhi Police that about Rs 40,000 was withdrawn from her mother’s account. The complainant alleged that her mother was contacted by a person posing as an SBI official, who asked for her PAN card details and account details.
Another accused in Pehlu Khan lynching case gets bailSubscriber Only
August 10, 2017 04:09 IST
Lawyer Amir Aziz opposed the bail. “It is curious that the investigating officer himself conceded that Kaluram did not have any active role. If so, why was he arrested in the first place?" he asked.
Chhattisgarh: 2 CRPF men accused of sexual harassment of schoolkids, one heldSubscriber Only
August 10, 2017 03:10 IST
One CRPF personnel was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly sexually harassing students of a government school in Chhattisgarh’s Palnar on July 31. Another CRPF personnel wanted in the case went on leave two days after the incident, and a warrant has been issued against him.
Chandigarh Stalking Case: Barala hosts press conference, leaves after call from sonSubscriber Only
August 10, 2017 10:14 IST
Barala addressed the media for about three minutes and said, “The moment I learnt that Chandigarh Police wanted Vikas to appear before them as part of the investigation, I asked him to abide by it.
Chandigarh report to MHA: Accused refused medical examinationSubscriber Only
August 10, 2017 10:13 IST
Chandigarh Police also informed the MHA that two PCR vans intercepted the white Tata Safari, in which the accused were travelling, following a brief chase on the midnight of August 5 after the police received a call from Varnika, the report said.
Kerala Killings: In communist bastion, not just war of ideology but race for Hindu voteSubscriber Only
August 10, 2017 08:44 IST
The CPI(M)-RSS violence in Kannur can be traced to the 1960s when workers of beedi factories struck work. With beedi workers forming the vanguard of the communist movement in the region, the factory owners called in the Jana Sangh-RSS, which had a base in neighbouring Mangalore.
Toddy tapper, truck driver, saw mill worker: look who are getting killed in KeralaSubscriber Only
August 11, 2017 08:23 IST
In Kannur, Ground Zero of the political turf war in Kerala, The Indian Express tracks down the victims of killings over last three years
Techie held for ‘stalking’ woman in Mumbai
August 9, 2017 05:47 IST
An IT professional was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly stalking a woman in Mumbai late Monday night. The accused, identified as Nitesh Sharma, 37, allegedly followed the woman, who works as a fashion designer, for nearly 45 minutes, before turning up at her doorstep.
Jammu & Kashmir: PDP MLA booked for ‘assaulting’ teacherSubscriber Only
August 9, 2017 05:34 IST
Ahmed has claimed that the lawmaker had asked his guards to shoot him. Hussain denied the allegations. He said Ahmed had blocked a road by parking his vehicle in the middle of a bridge. Hussain claimed that Ahmed argued when asked to clear the way.
‘Stabbed’ by brother-in-law, saved by neighbours: Thrown from terrace, woman cheats death, with some helpSubscriber Only
August 9, 2017 01:33 IST
Following the incident, which took place at northwest Delhi’s Wazirpur on Sunday, police have registered a case under IPC section 307 (attempt to murder) and (attempt to rape). The woman alleged that the accused had tried to force himself on her in the past.
Man who ‘helped’ IS suspect procure passport gets bailSubscriber Only
August 8, 2017 04:34 IST
Chennai-resident Mustafa, who was arrested on July 12, was released on Saturday after Investigating Officer Satish Rana told the court that he was not involved in any “terrorist activity”.
Chhattisgarh: POCSO case against CRPF members for allegedly molesting school girlsSubscriber Only
August 8, 2017 11:33 IST
The alleged incident took place on July 31. A five-member district-level committee was constituted to look into the allegations, after which a case was registered on Monday. AAP tribal leader Soni Sori alleged that the district administration and the police were hushing up the matter.
Chandigarh Stalking Case: Why was she out late at night, BJP leader asks, faces flakSubscriber Only
August 8, 2017 11:49 IST
Calling Bhatti’s comments “disgraceful”, BJP MP Kirron Kher told The Indian Express, “Every girl or boy is free to move out anytime of night. Let us not divert this into medieval mindsets.” Bhatti later said he had made a comment in the context of women’s safety at night
Will file PIL seeking proper probe, says Subramanian SwamySubscriber Only
August 8, 2017 03:33 IST
A Chandigarh-based rights lawyer also said he would move the HC seeking a CBI probe and immediate arrest of the accused. Chandigarh Police has come under criticism for booking the accused under bailable charges.
Centre trying to hush up issue to shield state BJP chief, son: Congress
August 8, 2017 03:26 IST
The Congress Monday accused the BJP-led government at the Centre of trying to “hush up” the issue surrounding the stalking of a woman in Chandigarh. Congress alleged that police was being pressured and released videos of senior police officer to back its charge.
Chandigarh stalking case: Ready to fight character assassination aimed at my daughter, says fatherSubscriber Only
August 8, 2017 14:37 IST
Chandigarh stalking case: Determined to fight the case of stalking of her daughter to the end, senior Haryana-cadre IAS officer V S Kundu on Monday said that "supporters of criminals" have started a campaign aimed at "character assassination" of his daughter.
Gang duped villagers after promising financial aid in JalandharSubscriber Only
August 7, 2017 05:58 IST
A group of fraudsters are active in the rural areas of the Balachaur sub-division of Nawanshahr district, say residents. They ask people to fill a form purportedly under ‘Beti Bachao beti padhao’ programme of the government and get an ‘aid’ of Rs 2 lakh.
Demonetised notes worth Rs 18.60 lakh seized in Tuticorin
July 24, 2017 13:01 IST
Police has seized banned notes worth Rs 18.60 lakh from Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu and a case has been lodged. The old Rs 500 and 1000 notes were demonetised in November last year and new Rs 500 and 2000 notes were introduced.
Bovine smugglers kill half-a-dozen cattle in UP
July 15, 2017 17:02 IST
"Bovine smugglers killed at least half-a-dozen stray cattle and threw the skeletons after packing the flesh in a truck," Senior Superintendent of Police Chandra Prakash said. The smugglers also fired at villagers when they were trying to flee from the spot, he said.
Two women sanitation workers killed in road accident
July 15, 2017 16:13 IST
Two of the auto occupants, K Sulochana (45) and S Mariymma (53), died on the spot. Both women, residents of Mamnoor town, were employed as sanitation workers with the Greater Municipal Corporation of Warangal, a police officer said.
Goa govt orders probe over bribery charges for National Highway Authority of India contracts
July 13, 2017 18:06 IST
The US company, through its employees and agents, and those of its wholly-owned subsidiary in India, paid approximately Rs 6.7 crore in bribes to government officials in India, resulting in approximately USD four million in net profit.
Three policemen dismissed for protecting liquor mafia in Bihar
June 15, 2017 17:37 IST
The issue of policemen's involvement in protecting liquor mafia was probed by Superintendent of Police (West) who in its report found them guilty of the charge, DIG Rajesh Kumar said. Three policemen who were dismissed by the DIG of Police, Central Range, Patna.
Minor rape case: Delhi court acquits man as foetus’ DNA does not match
June 15, 2017 17:34 IST
Additional Sessions Judge noted that the girl, was 17-year-old at the time of the incident in 2015 and the allegations against the man could not be proved and the forensic report concluded that he was not the biological father of the foetus.
Bus driver gets one year jail for killing cop
June 13, 2017 14:53 IST
The court upheld his conviction for the offences of causing death by negligence, rash driving, causing grievous hurt by an act endangering life of others under the IPC and under the Motor Vehicles Act. It also said the medical evidence has corroborated the prosecution version.
Burglars drill two-feet hole in Ghaziabad bank wall, empty 30 lockers
June 13, 2017 10:08 IST
The burglars also stole a double-barrelled gun from the steel cabinet inside the strongroom of the bank. However, the iron chest that housed the cash reserves of the bank was left untouched.
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