A newly surfaced video shows an American police officer allegedly shooting and killing an unarmed suspect during a confrontation. Reports say the officer repeatedly warned the suspect to back away, but the suspect continued to advance. The incident, which took place in New York on Saturday, has triggered widespread anger and calls for accountability as authorities review what happened.
Dhaka Metropolitan Police says two key suspects in the murder of Bangladeshi political activist Sharif Osman Hadi fled to India via the Meghalaya border after the killing. Police made the claim during a press briefing, alleging the route was used to escape authorities. Investigations are ongoing as Dhaka seeks cooperation to track and apprehend the accused.
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A multi-vehicle collision near Barkha Ghuman Baisod Balay Hill in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, killed 11 people and left others injured. The crash occurred around 8:30 pm under the jurisdiction of Drumandganj Police Station, according to Mirzapur police. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief and announced ex gratia compensation for the families of the deceased and for the injured.
A speeding car crashed into a road signboard near Veeravalli Toll Plaza in Ananthapalli, Nallajerla mandal of East Godavari, Andhra Pradesh. Police said the passengers were returning to their native village after taking a physically disabled man to Chennai for medical treatment. Three people died on the spot and one suffered serious injuries.
The Election Commission of India has ordered the suspension of Sandip Sarkar, Officer-in-Charge of Hingalganj police station in North 24 Parganas, over allegations of partisan behavior and a suspected nexus with local elements. The EC has initiated disciplinary proceedings, demanded immediate compliance, and proposed filling the vacant post.
In Bengaluru, a woman accused of killing her boyfriend allegedly blindfolded and tied him to a chair, claiming she was going to “propose” to him. Investigators say she then doused him with a flammable liquid and set him on fire, watching him die while recording the incident. Police have registered a case and are probing the motive and details.
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A street confrontation in Mumbai’s Worli over traffic chaos has escalated into a legal dispute. On April 21, a woman confronted Maharashtra BJP minister Girish Mahajan during a BJP rally. Police later booked her after an advocate’s daughter lodged a complaint alleging abuse and disruption, turning the public clash into a case that could intensify political tensions.
Police have arrested a third suspect in connection with the April 13 fatal shooting of Chris Leggett in Amherst, Nova Scotia. Michael James Ryan, 34, was taken into custody in Moncton on April 23. Two other suspects, Sean Eugene Patriquin and Natasha Deborah Austin, were arrested earlier. The investigation is ongoing as authorities continue to piece together the case.
A couple was stabbed to death in Moradabad’s Chakkar Ki Milak area, with both victims dying shortly after the attack. Police registered a complaint against five people. The main accused, Fahim, was arrested, while a second suspect, Manas, was caught after fleeing and reportedly attacking police during questioning. The investigation is ongoing.
South Korean police say they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind BTS, as they widen an investigation. The move follows allegations that he illegally gained more than $100 million through an investor fraud scheme, raising new legal questions around one of K-pop’s most powerful figures.
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The Election Commission of India has directed West Bengal’s Director General of Police to take strict preventive measures against 800 individuals flagged for voter intimidation and attempts to disrupt elections. The EC said more than 500 suspects have already been arrested and stressed accountability across every police level, warning against any lapses as polling unfolds.
A JEE aspirant identified as Saurabh Kumar was found dead allegedly by suicide in Patna near the Gandhi Maidan Police Station area. Police say his cousins discovered him after he returned from coaching. Investigators recovered a suicide note from the room in which Kumar reportedly blamed academic pressure and wrote that no one else was responsible.
A 24-year-old lawyer in Kanpur died after jumping from a court building, according to police. Before the incident, he posted a two-page suicide note on his WhatsApp status, alleging his father subjected him to ongoing mental harassment and torture since childhood. Authorities say the note details multiple instances, and investigations are ongoing to verify the claims and determine culpability.
British police say one of two men arrested after a stabbing incident on a London-bound train has been released without charge. Officers also praised a “heroic” member of railway staff who helped during the chaos. The investigation continues into what happened Saturday night as authorities assess evidence and the remaining suspect remains detained.
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Police in South Delhi say CCTV footage from a neighbouring temple in East of Kailash became the key lead in solving the Amar Colony murder of a 22-year-old woman. Investigators used the surveillance visuals to narrow down suspects, trace movement patterns, and ultimately arrest the accused, turning a local camera into decisive evidence in a case that gripped the city.
A knife-wielding man attacked passengers on Line 3 of the Paris metro, leaving three women critically injured at Arts-et-Metiers, Republique and Opera stations. Authorities arrested the suspect, reportedly identified through CCTV and phone data, while investigators examine his motive. Despite fears of a terror link, officials have said terrorism is not currently indicated.
The Supreme Court has stayed proceedings in a 35-year-old rioting and causing hurt case against a police officer filed in 1989. The court said no witnesses were examined for decades and is considering quashing the case purely due to the extreme delay. Uttarakhand will be heard before any final order.
A 22-year-old daughter of a senior IRS officer was found dead at her home in southeast Delhi’s East of Kailash. Police allege she was raped and strangled using a charging cable before being killed by a domestic helper recently fired from his job. Investigators are piecing together the timeline and circumstances behind the attack.
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