State vs Three Suspects — Gujarat trafficking racket

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State vs Stepmother and others — Kovalam spa minor girl sexual abuse case

A 16-year-old girl from Andhra Pradesh was allegedly trafficked and sexually abused at spas in Kovalam, Bengaluru, and Tamil Nadu. Following the arrest and remand of several individuals, including the victim's maternal aunt and a Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Health Inspector, the Kerala High Court permitted the medical termination of the survivor's pregnancy on 23 October 2026. Investigators have expanded the probe into Tamil Nadu and are currently searching for a woman acting as a mediator in the trafficking network as of 27 October 2026.

KeralaFIR

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National Investigation Agency vs Two Accused — Dunki Route Human Trafficking Case

The National Investigation Agency has filed a chargesheet against two individuals for operating an illegal human trafficking network that transported Indian citizens to the United States using the dunki route. Additionally, the Enforcement Directorate arrested travel agent Tarun Khosla on 24 October 2026 for money laundering linked to the network. Following his appearance in a Jalandhar court on 26 October 2026, Khosla was placed in 7-day judicial remand.

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Chargesheet filed

NIA vs. Accused in Myanmar Cyber Scam Trafficking Case

The National Investigation Agency filed a chargesheet against three individuals involved in a human trafficking network that lured Indian youth to Myanmar for forced cyber scam involvement. As reported on 24 October 2026, a Delhi court granted seven accused individuals permission to travel overseas until 24 February 2027. Previous bail applications for certain accused were dismissed by a Special NIA Court on 05 June 2026.

Police investigation

Under investigation

State vs. Three unnamed accused — Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway drug seizure case

The Ahmedabad City Crime Branch and Surat Crime Branch arrested three individuals following the seizure of narcotics valued at approximately Rs 25 crore near the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Expressway as reported on 22 October 2026. On 26 October 2026, one of the accused, Kafeel Ahmed, was shot in the leg by police while allegedly attempting to escape from custody during transit to a medical check-up. The investigation into the case is ongoing.

GujaratFIR

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State vs. Three Labourers — Vande Bharat Express Stone Pelting Case

Three labourers were arrested by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) for allegedly pelting stones at the Udaipur to Surat Vande Bharat Express near Surat. The accused reportedly admitted to the act, claiming it was done for fun.

GujaratFIR

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In re: Contempt proceedings against Anil Dhameliya, Collector, Vadodara

The Gujarat High Court has rejected an unconditional apology from Vadodara Collector Anil Dhameliya after he included critical remarks about a judicial officer in an affidavit. As reported on 26 October 2026, the court observed that the Collector's attempt to undermine a Gujarat Revenue Tribunal order by disparaging its author is prima facie contemptuous. The court has demanded disciplinary action and cautioned of a potential departmental inquiry.

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State vs Three Suspects — Gujarat trafficking racket

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