State vs. 25-year-old accused — Chadalawada girl rape and murder case

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State vs. alleged perpetrators — Dharmasthala rape and murder cases

The Supreme Court ordered a de novo investigation on 24 September 2026 into the 2012 rape and murder of 17-year-old Soujanya and related allegations of mass burials in Dharmasthala, Karnataka. A new Special Investigation Team (SIT) has since unearthed seven sets of human remains at Banglegudde as of 24 October 2026. Following this discovery, the Karnataka State Women’s Commission requested an expansion of the SIT's mandate to address discrepancies in unnatural death reports as of 26 October 2026.

KarnatakaPolice investigation

Under investigation

State vs Unknown accused — Rape and murder of a 17-year-old girl in Gaighata

A 17-year-old girl was found dead with multiple injuries near a neighbor's residence in the Gaighata area of North 24 Parganas. Police have initiated an investigation into allegations of rape and murder. One suspect was arrested in connection with the case as reported on 26 October 2026.

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Chargesheet filed

State vs Four individuals — Swaroop Nagar rape-murder case

Four individuals, including three juveniles, were arrested on 17 September 2026 for the alleged gang-rape and murder of a minor in Delhi's Swaroop Nagar. As of 23 October 2026, the police have filed a charge sheet and linked the four accused to the crime using CCTV footage, gait analysis, and DNA testing.

DelhiPolice investigation

On trial

State vs. UP Police Constable — Gorakhpur minor kidnapping, rape and murder case

A Uttar Pradesh police constable assigned to the Dial 112 emergency response system was arrested for the alleged abduction, rape, and murder of a 10-year-old girl in Gorakhpur. The girl was reported missing after being taken from near the district hospital, leading to the discovery of her body and the subsequent arrest of the accused. The case is currently under trial before the POCSO court.

Uttar PradeshCourt matter

On trial

State vs. Unknown Accused (re: Murder of Parminder Singh Jhota)

The Central Bureau of Investigation is investigating the murder of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota in Mansa, Punjab, and has conducted multiple searches at properties linked to the four accused. As of 26 October 2026, the four accused are in judicial custody following their remand on 23 October 2026. The victim's family continues to refuse a post-mortem examination, maintaining a deadlock as they demand the removal of specific state officials.

PunjabFIR

Under investigation

State vs Rishabh Shukla — Lucknow triple murder case

Former Merchant Navy officer Rishabh Shukla was detained on 26 October 2026 for the shooting of Shivaji Tiwari, Shivendra Tiwari, and Suyash Tiwari in the Saadatganj area of Lucknow. The incident, which occurred on 26 October 2026, reportedly stemmed from a dispute regarding car parking and the construction of a platform. The matter is under investigation as of 26 October 2026.

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State vs. 25-year-old accused — Chadalawada girl rape and murder case

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