Law & order
Mentioned in 181 district briefs on 15 November 2026.
Uttar Pradesh17
- AzamgarhReportedA local man was arrested at Bhubaneswar airport for allegedly obtaining multiple passports using forged documents.
- BareillyAllegationA school teacher was arrested following allegations of molesting Class 3 girls during computer lessons.
- BijnorReportedFour police personnel were suspended and booked following allegations of demanding a Rs 5 lakh bribe for extortion.
- VaranasiConfirmedPolice Commissioner Mohit Agarwal received the Distinguished Alumni Award from IIM Mumbai.
- BudaunAllegationA woman and her grandson were found dead, with robbery suspected by sources.
- GhazipurAllegationAn Army havildar was arrested over alleged celebratory firing that injured two individuals at a wedding.
- SaharanpurReportedPolice have launched an investigation following the discovery of a woman found murdered in Saharanpur.
- ShahjahanpurThe district is experiencing infrastructure development alongside a significant reported theft of utility equipment.
- FatehpurReportedA Muslim girl married a Hindu boy and reportedly rejected kidnapping claims in court, following which the groom was detained.
- ChandauliConfirmedThe Allahabad High Court set aside a patent injunction due to insufficient examination of infringement.
- EtahReportedFour individuals were arrested following a multi-state police operation across Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand regarding a jewellery theft case.
- JalaunReportedPolice have initiated a probe into a spade murder case in Jalaun.
- KannaujReportedThe house of a Congress leader accused of murder was partly demolished after a demolition notice was issued.
- Gautam Buddh NagarReportedPolice from another state recovered funds related to an employee embezzlement case following travel across Uttar Pradesh.
- KasganjConfirmedPolice arrested four individuals following a jewellery theft investigation involving operations across multiple states.
- BaghpatReportedTwo accused individuals were arrested following an encounter in connection with an attack on a Rashtrapati Bhavan security guard, with one injured.
- ShamliReportedTwo suspects were injured during a police encounter following a murder case linked to Bhai Dooj.
Bihar12
- MadhubaniReportedThe dead body of a murder-accused assistant sub-inspector was found in Madhubani.
- SamastipurAllegationA police cop was accused of pointing an AK-47 at protesters.
- SaranReportedThe Supreme Court set aside certain High Court bail orders in a murder case due to ignored video footage.
- BhagalpurLocal reports record a fatal shooting linked to an ongoing property dispute, pending further police findings.
- BegusaraiReportedA government vehicle was reportedly intercepted carrying 216 litres of liquor, and three individuals were arrested.
- ArariaReportedA registry court clerk was shot dead, and the accused remains at large.
- GopalganjReportedAuthorities reportedly found numerous bottles of alcohol hidden in a secret compartment of an ambulance, leading to two arrests.
- MadhepuraReportedA student was reported as a cyber crime suspect involving family members.
- JamuiPolice are questioning a husband following the discovery of a woman's body and a suicide note at a residence.
- BuxarConfirmedThe district magistrate and superintendent of police inspected Chhath ghats in Buxar.
- KhagariaReportedA police constable's wife was shot dead at her home, with a domestic dispute suspected.
- KaimurReportedPolice seized bottles of alcohol from a secret compartment inside an ambulance and arrested two individuals.
Rajasthan12
- UdaipurReportedThe High Court granted bail to a fraud accused and directed a police probe into two SHOs.
- BarmerHeadlines reflect market pricing data alongside serious criminal allegations. The accusations against the official are police filings rather than judicial convictions.
- AjmerReportedA foreign couple was arrested for alleged illegal stay and shifted to a detention centre.
- BharatpurReportedEmployment dispute appeals concluded with monetary compensation granted by court orders.
- JodhpurReportedThe High Court ordered a voter list modification involving Bhaniana and Chainpura entries.
- Sri GanganagarReportedTwo individuals were arrested in connection with a railway track blast, with police probing potential links.
- ChittorgarhReportedPolice arrested five suspects in Chittorgarh following a pursuit related to a reported heist.
- JhalawarRecent reports highlight digital fraud and cyber crime impacts in the district. Investigations into the cyber networks are ongoing.
- DungarpurOfficial statementThe anti-corruption bureau arrested a medical officer in a bribery case.
- BaranReportedNaresh Meena reportedly made an appearance in Barodiya to seek support while evading police.
- SirohiThe headlines reflect both regional relief measures and violent local crime incidents. Criminal responsibility and motives in the reported killing remain subject to police investigation.
- Kotputli-BehrorReportedPolice intervened after a foreign national traveled for marriage and the prospective groom backed out.
Odisha11
- GanjamReportedA tantric was arrested for allegedly duping people.
- SundargarhReportedA man's body was dumped in a field following a suspected murder in Sundargarh.
- BalangirReportedAn elder sibling was beaten to death, with police and authorities responding to the incident.
- BhadrakReportedTwo police personnel died and two others were injured after a truck hit a police vehicle in Bhadrak.
- KendraparaReportedTwo minor boys were detained over an alleged sexual assault, and police booked juveniles in a separate case.
- KoraputLocal reports record a major armed robbery incident alongside state-level recognition for an educator.
- DhenkanalOfficial statementOne arrest has been made following an elephant electrocution incident.
- SambalpurReportedPolice reported solving a murder case involving a youth allegedly killed over a monetary share, recovering skeleton remains.
- RayagadaConfirmedForest department officials arrested four individuals, including a temple priest and a retired teacher, following the seizure of a leopard skin.
- MalkangiriReportedA live pangolin was rescued and a suspect was arrested by forest officials during a smuggling attempt.
- NuapadaConfirmedSecurity forces and police recovered seven pressure cooker IEDs during an anti-Maoist operation.
Telangana9
- NalgondaOfficial statementTelangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy appeared in court over a case booked for COVID-19 violations.
- VikarabadReportedVikarabad police stepped up security for the Methodist Christian Jatra 2026.
- NagarkurnoolConfirmedThe Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested an engineer after assets were found.
- MancherialReportedFive tigers were reported on the way to Kawal, with eleven poachers arrested.
- MahabubabadReportedA police aspirant was found dead, leading to the arrest of a boyfriend and relatives.
- MedakMedak reports document a transit safety incident involving a school bus driver and a fatal road accident involving a police official.
- AdilabadReportedAdilabad police concluded a two-month free coaching programme for job aspirants.
- Jogulamba GadwalOfficial statementThe Telangana High Court ordered faster work on the Gadwal Court Complex.
- NarayanpetA local incident involving harassment and a death was reported, prompting police attention.
Karnataka8
- Bengaluru UrbanPolitical claimA former Karnataka High Court judge described the closure of meat shops during the Prime Minister's visit as fascism.
- MysuruConfirmedN. Vishnuvardhana assumed charge as the new City Police Commissioner.
- BallariReportedBallari police have launched an anonymous portal aimed at curbing the drug trade.
- VijayapuraConfirmedThe High Court refused to quash proceedings against Vijayapura MLA Yatnal in a defamation complaint.
- MandyaReportedA woman reported missing since 2019 and previously presumed dead was found alive, following a case where a man spent time in jail after a police chargesheet was filed.
- KolarConfirmedThe High Court of Karnataka allowed a writ petition setting aside a Tahsildar transfer order for non-compliance with transfer guidelines.
- Uttara KannadaReportedA sexual assault case involving a 12-year-old girl led to public outrage and the demolition of the accused individual's house.
- UdupiPolice managed a high-security transit for a funeral alongside central infrastructure updates for broadcasting.
Maharashtra8
- PuneReportedPolice arrested four individuals for jewellery theft following a multi-state chase.
- JalgaonReportedA coal theft attempt at Dipnagar led to an attack on security guards.
- Chhatrapati SambhajinagarReportedThe Bombay High Court bench at Aurangabad examined the lapsing of land reservations under the Maharashtra Regional and Town Planning Act.
- AmravatiReportedThe Supreme Court ruled that mere failure to supervise construction cannot sustain a criminal case against school administrators.
- RaigadReportedA sub-registrar was arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe in Raigad.
- LaturReportedTenders for police station construction at Gandhi Chowk have been issued by Maharashtra Police Housing.
- ChandrapurReportedFive tigers are being moved to Telangana's Kawal, and 11 poachers have been arrested.
- DharashivConfirmedThe Bombay High Court allowed a writ petition challenging a divisional commissioner's order regarding a village panchayat member's disqualification.
Punjab8
- AmritsarReportedLaw enforcement busted illegal arms and drug supply networks, resulting in multiple arrests.
- GurdaspurReportedTwo individuals were arrested in connection with a railway track blast in Sri Ganganagar, with police noting a suspected connection.
- SangrurReportedThe elected representative was confronted by local youth regarding drug and theft concerns.
- HoshiarpurReportedA jail worker assigned to addiction treatment duties was arrested in possession of drugs.
- BathindaReportedA fifth accused was arrested in connection with a petrol bomb attack on a clinic.
- PathankotPolitical claimHaryana CM Nayab Singh Saini criticized the AAP government over the drug menace and crime in Punjab.
- RupnagarReportedThree individuals were arrested following the circulation of a video showing drug consumption in a public facility.
- MalerkotlaConfirmedA court convicted multiple individuals, including officials, in connection with a past procurement scam.
Haryana8
- KarnalReportedA man died under circumstances that led to six police personnel being sent to police lines.
- SonipatReports from Sonipat involve political claims regarding a paddy scam, a fatal assault linked to a financial dispute, and student protests concerning pollution and exam formats.
- YamunanagarReportedA man was arrested in Yamunanagar with heroin and tramadol capsules.
- AmbalaReportedAn Ambala court freed a Patiala man in an NDPS case after he was produced two hours late.
- RohtakReportedThe Congress party carried its campaign to Rohtak, and a Punjab police team arrested a man accused of threatening a political figure.
- KurukshetraReportedFour people were arrested in Kurukshetra for making and circulating an objectionable video of a minor.
- RewariOfficial statementRewari police issued a caution regarding online frauds involving life certificate updates.
- PanchkulaOfficial statementThe human rights panel called for a time-bound safety audit of all schools in Haryana following a Panchkula school assault case.
West Bengal7
- Purba MedinipurReportedAn employee from a Chennai jewellery company was arrested in West Bengal after escaping with gold.
- Purba BardhamanReportedSuvendu Adhikari visited an injured police constable at Burdwan Medical College.
- KolkataReportedAn individual appeared before police for questioning in Kolkata.
- MaldaReportedDrug enforcement actions led to arrests in connection with a smack and brown sugar haul.
- BirbhumReportedA police constable was shot during an arrest attempt, and the suspect fled.
- Cooch BeharReportedThe Calcutta High Court declined an urgent hearing on a plea seeking permission to hold Chhath Puja in Cooch Behar.
- KalimpongReportedAn investigation was initiated into a police officer's death and a Teesta body recovery.
Gujarat7
- VadodaraReportedA jailed police officer involved in a custodial death case was granted temporary bail.
- BanaskanthaReportedA police van collided with an ST bus after an accused attempted to escape.
- JunagadhReportedThe Gujarat High Court allowed a 10-year passport renewal for an individual despite a pending criminal case, subject to conditions.
- KutchReportedFour individuals were arrested after allegedly covering up an accidental firing as a suicide during a hunting expedition.
- SurendranagarPolice enforcement actions appear alongside local sports achievements. The arrests represent police filings rather than judicial convictions.
- GandhinagarReportedThe Gujarat High Court granted bail to a man who allegedly shielded an accused in a road rage case.
- MahisagarReportedThree men have been arrested in connection with the killing of a youth.
Tamil Nadu7
- CoimbatoreReportedA YouTuber was arrested for allegedly harassing a Coimbatore woman entrepreneur on social media.
- MaduraiReportedTwo individuals, including an influencer and a suspect's father, were arrested in connection with a multi-crore jewellery showroom heist.
- ErodeReportedA man was arrested with two leopard claws in Sathyamangalam.
- VelloreReportedA youth and two juveniles were held for an ATM robbery attempt in Vellore.
- SivagangaOfficial statementThe CPM has sought action against a police officer and a bar owner regarding a framed case.
- TheniReportedAn investigation by the CBI and CID was initiated following a death inside a police station.
- KancheepuramReportedA youth surrendered to police after allegedly murdering his dead sister's former lover.
Kerala7
- ErnakulamOfficial statementThe High Court stated that the legislature should consider lowering the juvenile age limit to 16.
- ThrissurReportedA Maharashtra man linked to an arson case accused was held by police.
- PalakkadReports center on an arrest linked to an external gang inquiry and a local drowning incident. Official investigations are ongoing.
- KollamReportedA father was beaten following an abduction over his son's love marriage, with four arrests made.
- KottayamReportedPolice scaled up vigil after miscreants targeted locked houses in Valanchira.
- KasaragodReportedA motivational vlogger was arrested with MDMA by police.
- WayanadReportedFour suspects were arrested in connection with a gold theft case.
Madhya Pradesh7
- IndoreReportedPolice launched a civilian reporting feature on the Traffic Saathi app for traffic violations.
- UjjainPolitical claimA BJP MLA criticized police and temple management regarding an FIR filed against devotees and youths.
- BhindReportedA man was killed following a dispute over liquor money, with multiple arrests reported.
- SeoniReportedThe Madhya Pradesh High Court imposed costs of 10,000 rupees in a case involving a stalled Seoni dam petition, ruling on turning a PIL into a private petition.
- KatniA major theft at a commercial establishment is reported, with ongoing police inquiries into the incident.
- GunaConfirmedA mobile court facilitated land possession proceedings in Bamori amid administrative action.
- AlirajpurReportedA murder case involving a staged tractor accident was investigated in connection with an extramarital affair.
Jharkhand7
- RanchiPolitical claimUnion Minister Sanjay Seth questioned the state government regarding the lack of arrests in the Bhushan Bara case.
- East SinghbhumReportedA man was arrested for allegedly raping an 8-year-old girl.
- BokaroOfficial statementAuthorities have deployed the Government Railway Police to monitor smuggling and thefts on trains during the Chhath rush.
- West SinghbhumConfirmedSix individuals were arrested following the death of a woman who was beaten over a debt.
- ChatraReportedThree people were arrested following the death of an 8-year-old girl, which reports state was staged.
- JamtaraReportedTen individuals were arrested with firearms, and police are investigating potential links to the area.
- SimdegaLocal reports focus on conflicting statements and police filings regarding allegations against an elected representative and subsequent cases filed against individuals involved. The accuracy of the underlying claims remains unverified by judicial findings.
Jammu and Kashmir7
- AnantnagRecent local reports focus on law enforcement actions, including major property attachments and anti-narcotics operations, alongside an accidental injury involving police personnel.
- BaramullaReportedPolice seized two grenades and detained a suspect during a forest operation in Tangmarg.
- PulwamaOfficial statementThe Transport Department recommended filing an FIR against a school management.
- UdhampurConfirmedThe High Court upheld the Public Safety Act detention of an individual in a cattle smuggling case.
- BandiporaReportedThe Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested an engineering official and a contractor over a bribery allegation.
- ReasiReportedPolice froze a vehicle valued under the NDPS Act.
- KishtwarReportedLocal residents stated that a slain special police officer had previously raised concerns regarding his deployment.
Andhra Pradesh6
- ChittoorReportedPolice intensified security across the district ahead of upcoming panchayat polls.
- PalnaduOfficial statementThe Palnadu SP directed police personnel to remain vigilant ahead of municipal elections.
- KrishnaAdministrative preparations for local nominations are underway alongside police investigations into a local death.
- NandyalReportedTight police security was arranged at nomination centres across Nandyal.
- NTRNew administrative systems, cyber crime reports, and medical seat allotment processes are currently active.
- Sri Sathya SaiReportedPolice intensified security across Chittoor and Sri Sathya Sai districts ahead of panchayat polls.
Himachal Pradesh6
- MandiReportedHimachal Police registered an FIR against Kangana Ranaut over alleged objectionable posts on the Gandhi family.
- ShimlaReportedAn FIR was registered in Shimla against Kangana Ranaut over social media posts targeting the Gandhi family.
- SolanReportedA driver was apprehended after breaking a police barrier in Solan.
- SirmaurConfirmedThe HP High Court ruled that landowners are entitled to interest for delays in depositing compensation under the National Highways Act.
- ChambaReportedChamba Police are on high alert following the killing of two SPOs in neighboring Kishtwar.
- BilaspurReportedPolice cracked down on drug traffickers in Bilaspur.
Chhattisgarh5
- BilaspurReportedThe Kerala High Court rejected an unrecognised CV Raman University degree, leading to a student's LL.B. admission cancellation.
- DurgReportedThe ED arrested a promoter in connection with the Mahadev betting app case.
- KankerReportedPolice arrested two individuals in connection with a multi-state cyber fraud case involving financial sums.
- MungeliAnnouncements regarding new development projects were made for the district, alongside reports of an alleged assault incident.
- KondagaonReportedPolice arrested two suspects in connection with a cyber fraud case connected to multiple states.
Assam5
- DhubriReportedPolice detained 10 individuals during a raid at a club.
- SonitpurReportedFive individuals were arrested in a crackdown on fake doctors.
- SribhumiReportedPolice seized Yaba tablets and apprehended two individuals in Sribhumi.
- GoalparaAllegationTwo accused reportedly escaped from a police station amid suspected security lapses.
- DarrangConfirmedThe Gauhati High Court ruled that PAN cards and voter IDs alone cannot prove Indian citizenship.
Delhi5
- West DelhiSeveral violent crime incidents and sudden deaths were reported across the district.
- Central DelhiOfficial statementDelhi Police issued traffic advisories and diversions starting at 6 AM ahead of Monday protests.
- North West DelhiThe headline covers a violent crime incident resulting in a fatality and subsequent reporting.
- East DelhiOfficial statementDelhi Police proposed a 50,000-person cap, 10 am to 5 pm timing, and 10-day notice for protests at Ramlila Maidan.
- South DelhiOfficial statementDelhi Police filed a 450-page chargesheet against three individuals in the Aastha Kunj Park gang-rape case.
Tripura4
- SepahijalaConfirmedAn old video of police action during local polls was reportedly falsely linked to a BSF attack case.
- GomatiConfirmedTripura Railway Police seized cannabis and arrested a drug peddler at Agartala Railway Station.
- DhalaiReportedAdvocates in Kamalpur plan to boycott the court of the judicial magistrate (1st class).
- KhowaiConfirmedAn old video of police action during local polls was reportedly falsely linked to a BSF attack case.
Manipur2
Meghalaya2
- West Khasi HillsConfirmedThe Meghalaya High Court upheld a 24-year jail term for a man convicted of sexually assaulting his stepdaughter, relying on the survivor's testimony.
- South West Khasi HillsConfirmedThe Meghalaya High Court upheld a 24-year jail term for a man convicted of sexually assaulting his stepdaughter, relying on the survivor's testimony.