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State of Madhya Pradesh vs. Satyaprakash Jatav alias Badshah Jatav — Snehlata murder case

Nursing officer Snehlata went missing after travelling to Kanpur with her live-in partner, Satyaprakash Jatav, in October 2026. On 18 October 2026, Jatav confessed to police that he strangled Snehlata and disposed of her body in the Pachnada River following a relationship dispute. The victim's 10-month-old son was placed under the custody of the Child Welfare Committee on 18 October 2026, and the matter is currently under investigation.

State vs. Odisha-native woman — Murder of Ajeeta Naik

An Odisha-native woman was formally arrested by the Elamakkara police on 18 October 2026 for the alleged murder of her husband, Ajeeta Naik, in Kochi. The investigation follows the discovery of the victim's body near railway tracks in Edappally, where the suspect reportedly attempted to stage an accident.

State vs. Uncle of Krishna — Murder at Indira Colony

Mohan, a 45-year-old autorickshaw driver, is accused of murdering his 15-year-old nephew, Krishna, over a property dispute in Indira Colony, Bengaluru. Following his surrender, Mohan was formally arrested by the Soladevanahalli police on 18 October 2026. The case is under investigation.

Suresh Rathore vs. State of Uttarakhand

The Uttaranchal High Court quashed two FIRs against former MLA Suresh Rathore on 12 June 2026, citing concerns regarding attempts to implicate him in the Ankita Bhandari murder case. Although previously arrested on 15 June 2026, Rathore was questioned at his residence by a Central Bureau of Investigation team on 17 October 2026 in connection with the ongoing probe.

State vs. Wife of Umashankar Kaushal and others — Pratapgarh trader murder case

Police have arrested four individuals, including the wife of 45-year-old utensil trader Umashankar Kaushal, for his alleged murder. The victim was reportedly bludgeoned to death with bricks after opposing his wife's relationship with another man, with his body later discovered in a pit near the Shitalmau canal in Pratapgarh.

State vs Hafeeza Begum, Parveez Ahmad Dar alias Bilal, and Shahnawaz Ahmad Dar — Bemina murder case

A Srinagar court convicted three individuals for the murder of Tasleema, who was found dead at her matrimonial home in Bemina in 2022. The court found the accused guilty of conspiring to murder the victim by smothering her.

Investigation into the deaths of a couple in Gurugram

Mohammad Aslam and his wife, Farhana, were found dead in their apartment in Gurugram on 16 October 2026. Police suspect Aslam murdered his wife before taking his own life, citing a suicide note and emails he sent to his employer. On 17 October 2026, the brother of the deceased woman filed an FIR against Aslam in connection with the incident, which remains under investigation.

State vs 9 unknown accused — Rajkot gold robbery and murder case

Nine individuals were arrested in Rajasthan on 15 October 2026 for the robbery of gold and silver worth approximately ₹1.53 crore and the murder of a man in Rajkot. On 17 October 2026, the prime suspect was injured during a police encounter while allegedly opening fire during a weapon recovery operation. The matter is under investigation as of 17 October 2026.

State vs. Ravita and Amardeep — Amit Kashyap murder case

On 16 October 2026, a Meerut court sentenced Ravita and Amardeep to death for the murder of Amit Kashyap in Akbarpur Sadat, Bahsuma, using a venomous snake. The court rejected pleas for leniency, citing the heinous nature of the crime. Following the verdict, the convicts were moved to separate jail barracks on 17 October 2026.

State vs Two Minors — Murder of Prajyot Kamble

Two minor friends allegedly murdered 17-year-old Prajyot Kamble to steal his gold chain, purportedly motivated by a need for funds for a birthday celebration and a motorcycle. Police have accused them of attempting to conceal the crime by following methods inspired by the film 'Drishyam'.

State vs Two Juveniles — Murder of 17-year-old in Thane

Two teenagers have been apprehended by the Thane police for the alleged murder of their 17-year-old classmate. The victim was allegedly killed to steal his gold chain, and his remains were recovered near Brahmand Phase 2 following his disappearance on September 24.

State vs Ajay Kumar Yadav — Murder of Manju Devi

Ajay Kumar Yadav has been arrested by the Fatanpur police in Pratapgarh for the alleged murder of his 44-year-old wife, Manju Devi. The accused reportedly initially fabricated a story involving a robbery following a domestic dispute, but later allegedly confessed to killing her with a heavy object.

State vs Unknown Accused — Murder of Krishan alias Danny

Krishan, a 22-year-old son of an ex-serviceman, was shot dead by unidentified individuals arriving in a car near the old bus stand in Julana, Jind district. The incident occurred while the victim was returning from a party with friends, and the victim subsequently succumbed to his injuries at Rohtak PGI.

State vs. Unknown Accused — Robbery and murder at Chevella bus stand

Police are investigating the death of a man at a bus stand in Chevella, Telangana. The victim was killed by two robbers who fled with a mobile phone that the victim had allegedly stolen himself.

State vs Sonam Raghuvanshi — Raja Raghuvanshi Murder Case

Sonam Raghuvanshi and five others are accused of the murder of Raja Raghuvanshi. Following the Supreme Court's order on 23 July 2026 to set aside her bail, the victim's mother, Uma Raghuvanshi, formally demanded the death penalty for all six accused as reported on 17 October 2026.

State of Bihar vs Unknown Liquor Smugglers — Murder of Excise Constable Ajit Kumar

Excise constable Ajit Kumar was killed during an operation in the Pawapuri police station area of Nalanda, Bihar. Investigations concluded the fatal shot was fired by a home guard jawan rather than liquor smugglers, and seven individuals including a female Sub-Inspector were arrested on 17 October 2026 for their alleged involvement in an extortion attempt and a subsequent cover-up.

State vs Unknown Accused — Chamoli labourer murder case

A labourer from Bijnor was allegedly killed during a dispute over transport charges in Semi village, Chamoli. Following investigations into the incident, Sunil Kumar was arrested on 17 October 2026 for allegedly assaulting the victim with a bamboo stick.

State vs. Accused in Sonipat elderly man assault case

An elderly man passed away during medical treatment after allegedly being assaulted with sticks and batons in Sonipat. Following his death, the police upgraded the case to include charges of murder, and concerns were raised by the family regarding the status of the second accused in the investigation.

State vs. Surjith and others — Kavin Selvaganesh murder case

Engineering graduate Kavin Selvaganesh was murdered in Tirunelveli in July 2025 due to an alleged inter-caste relationship. While the Madras High Court quashed the chargesheet against the prime accused's parents on 29 September 2026, the Tamil Nadu government filed an appeal against this decision in the Supreme Court on 16 October 2026. Separately, the fourth accused, Jayapal, was granted conditional bail on 15 October 2026.

State vs 4 unidentified men — Murder of Shahid Hussain

Four men have been arrested in connection with the stabbing death of 23-year-old Shahid Hussain in the Kalindi Kunj area of Delhi. Investigations by the police suggest the murder stemmed from a previous rivalry involving an altercation in Tihar Jail during 2025.