Kidnapping cases

Under investigation2 months ago

State vs Arvind Valmiki — rape of 9-year-old girl in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh

A 9-year-old girl was allegedly raped by Arvind Valmiki (24), a man known to her family, in front of her 11-year-old brother in Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh, while the siblings were returning home from school. The accused also assaulted the brother when he tried to intervene. The incident occurred after the accused offered the children a motorcycle ride to a secluded location.

RapeSexual offencesAssault+1

Madhya Pradesh4FIR

Under investigation3 months ago

State vs. Accused persons — Abduction and extortion case in Bhangar, Kolkata

Police in Kolkata launched an investigation into a case of alleged abduction, assault, and extortion stemming from political rivalry in the Bazarait area under Bodra Police Station jurisdiction in Bhangar. A formal FIR was registered following the complaint.

KidnappingExtortionAssault+1

West Bengal2FIR

Under investigation4 months ago

State vs. 14-year-old juvenile — rape of 9-month-old girl in Gorakhpur

A 14-year-old boy was apprehended for allegedly kidnapping and raping a 9-month-old girl, his relative, in a village in Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. The accused claimed during police interrogation that he was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.

RapeKidnappingMinor victim+1

Uttar Pradesh4FIR

Judgment deliveredlast month

State vs Balraj — Multiple homicides and sexual assault case

A Ghaziabad man is accused of a series of crimes spanning two decades, including a 2006 homicide, a 2017 double murder, and a 2026 rape-murder case. A 70-year-old woman and a 9-year-old boy were sexually assaulted and killed approximately 8 years prior to reporting. Balraj obtained bail in 2025 and was subsequently employed as a caretaker.

MurderSexual offencesKidnapping+1

Uttar Pradesh3FIR

Under investigation8 months ago

Abduction and torture of minors in Nathupur

Three individuals remain at large following the alleged abduction, torture, and confinement of five boys for over 15 hours in the Nathupur area of Gurgaon.

AssaultKidnapping

Haryana3Police investigation

Under investigation2 months ago

State vs 36-year-old man and two others — Abduction, rape, and attempted murder of six-year-old child

A 36-year-old man and two others allegedly abducted and raped a six-year-old child and attempted to murder her on 9 May 2025. While two of the accused were apprehended, the 36-year-old evaded arrest. The case relates to an incident occurring soon after the accused's acquittal by the Supreme Court.

RapeKidnappingAttempt to murder+1

Uttar Pradesh2FIR

Under investigation4 weeks ago

State vs. Bashu Kumar Singh — Mehrauli rape-murder of 11-year-old girl

An 11-year-old girl living with her family on a footpath at CDR Chowk in Mehrauli, Delhi was allegedly abducted around 5 a.m. while sleeping. The girl was raped and killed by a cab driver, Bashu Kumar Singh. Police arrested the accused following technical surveillance and CCTV analysis; during interrogation, the accused allegedly confessed to abducting, sexually assaulting, and strangling the minor.

RapeMurderKidnapping+1

Delhi8FIR

On trial2 weeks ago

State of Karnataka vs Actor Darshan and others — Renukaswamy Murder Case

Actor Darshan and multiple co-accused are charged in connection with the murder of Renukaswamy. Darshan was arrested on June 11, 2024. The Karnataka High Court granted bail to Darshan and co-accused on December 13, 2024, which the State of Karnataka appealed to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court reserved judgment on the State's appeal on July 24, 2025.

MurderCriminal intimidationCriminal conspiracy+5

Karnataka15Court matter

Under investigation2 years ago

State of Gujarat vs Nithyananda

Self-styled godman Nithyananda is accused of kidnapping and wrongful confinement of children at his ashram in Ahmedabad. He reportedly fled India in 2019 and remains a fugitive while facing multiple allegations including sexual assault.

KidnappingWrongful confinementAssault

Gujarat4Police investigation

Under investigation8 years ago

State vs Ranhola Police Station personnel and others — Kidnapping and extortion case

Four individuals, including three police officers posted at the Ranhola police station, were arrested following allegations of kidnapping and extortion. The investigation is currently examining the role of the Station House Officer (SHO) in the matter.

ExtortionKidnappingPolice misconduct

Delhi2FIR