11 verified cases from Jharkhand, newest first.
An FIR was registered against four persons in Jharkhand for allegedly using forged documents for voter registration. Officials conducted verification of suspected cases and examined records related to electoral roll registration.
Multiple human trafficking cases were registered by the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) in Khunti district, Jharkhand. Chargesheets have been filed in these cases related to human trafficking offences.
A suspect was arrested in connection with an extensive inter-state child trafficking enterprise in which 52 minors, including a 2-year-old, were rescued. The accused has been in custody since January 18, 2026, and the Jharkhand High Court rejected his bail appeal.
Notorious gangster Sujit Sinha was killed in a police encounter while being shifted from Sahibganj Jail to Dhanbad Jail after allegedly attempting an escape.
The CID has arrested three additional staff members from TDPL in connection with alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) exam. The total number of arrests in the case has reached eight.
A PIL was filed in Jharkhand High Court challenging an NHRC circular that withdrew its earlier directive mandating judicial inquiries in all custodial death, disappearance, and rape cases. The petition references the case Mohammad Mumtaz Ansari vs State of Jharkhand.
The Jharkhand High Court ordered an inquiry into the state's failure to conduct mandatory judicial inquiries in custodial death cases, terming the reliance on executive inquiries as administrative lawlessness.
The Supreme Court of India directed proceedings against a police constable who allegedly secured employment in two different state police forces by using different identities. The court emphasized that public employment cannot be obtained through fraudulent means.
Sunil Kumar, an alleged member of the Aman Sahu gang, was extradited from Azerbaijan to India to face charges in an extortion case registered by the Jharkhand Police.
The Jharkhand High Court ordered BIT Mesra to pay Rs 20 lakhs in compensation regarding the death of a Dalit student on campus. The court emphasized that university authorities have a responsibility to ensure the safety of students.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested two individuals linked to the People's Liberation Front of India (PLFI) in connection with an extortion case. During raids, authorities seized an Army uniform, arms, and ammunition.