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A 16-year-old girl is in custody for the alleged murder of her grandmother in Mandya, Karnataka, following the victim's opposition to the girl's relationship. As reported on 14 October 2026, police identified a 23-year-old male as a second accused, who was absconding as of 14 October 2026. The investigation into the case is ongoing.
A Kurukshetra court convicted nine individuals from Rajasthan for their involvement in a triple murder and robbery case that occurred in Pindarsi village approximately 8.5 years ago. The court acquitted two female co-accused, Barkha and Mathura, and subsequently sentenced the nine convicted persons to life imprisonment.
Seema was arrested on 13 October 2026 by the Hisar police regarding the death of her 42-year-old husband, Mahesh, at their home in Satrod Khurd. The case is under investigation as of 14 October 2026, following allegations from the deceased's brother that Mahesh was assaulted and strangled to death.
Police have arrested two individuals, including a man named Manoj, in connection with the decapitation murder of a person in the Peer-Muchalla area of Mohali. The incident is reportedly linked to suspicions of a previous murder of a youth.
The village head of Sitapur was arrested on 14 October 2026 following allegations that he assaulted and murdered a youth at his residence. The case is under investigation as of 14 October 2026.
Police arrested a former security guard named Vikram on 14 October 2026 for the kidnapping and murder of a five-year-old girl at a gated community in the Kowkoor area of Hyderabad. Investigations indicated the accused demanded a ransom of Rs 20 lakh before the child's body was discovered in a water sump. The case was reported as solved by the police on 12 October 2026 and remains under investigation.
In the Bakevar area of Fatehpur, Raju was arrested on 11 October 2026 for the alleged murder of his 65-year-old mother with a shovel, reportedly to frame his brother. As of 14 October 2026, the investigation is ongoing with police questioning Raju and his grandson at the police station.
Following a September 2026 Bombay High Court order, the Central Bureau of Investigation registered an FIR to probe the 2020 death of Disha Salian, previously closed as a suicide. The investigation, led by officer Seema Pahuja, includes allegations of murder and gang rape involving individuals such as Aaditya Thackeray, Rhea Chakraborty, and Dino Morea. As of 14 October 2026, counsel for the family has alleged that the case is part of a conspiracy linked to the death of Sushant Singh Rajput and the Aryan Khan drug probe.
Assistant Sub-Inspector Iqbal Singh was shot dead by bike-borne assailants in Naushehra Pannuan, Tarn Taran, on 11 October 2026. Investigators are examining links to gang rivalries, including the prior killing of the officer's nephew. As of 12 October 2026, police have detained three suspects and recovered the motorcycle used in the attack.
Swami Devanand Bharti, an 81-year-old priest at the Shiv Mandir in Bhaurakalan, Muzaffarnagar, was fatally shot in the chest by two individuals who arrived at the temple on a motorcycle. The attackers fled the scene immediately after the incident.
Sripad Vadar was arrested on 12 October 2026 for the alleged murder of his 23-year-old girlfriend, Tarrannum Naik, near the Naikwadi waterfall in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Police allege Vadar pushed the victim into a deep gorge on 9 October 2026 following disputes regarding her arranged marriage and attempted to cover up the crime by filing a false missing person report. As of 13 October 2026, the case is under investigation.
Sandeep alias Baru was convicted for the murder of his live-in partner in the Tohana police station area of Fatehabad. The court found him guilty of pushing the victim into a canal.
On 20 June 2026, a special CBI court in Mumbai acquitted former Maharashtra minister Padamsinh Patil and seven co-accused in the 2006 murder case of Congress leader Pawanraje Nimbalkar and his driver due to insufficient evidence. Following this acquittal, both the CBI and the victim's family filed separate appeals in the Bombay High Court as of 13 October 2026 to challenge the verdict.
Former IAS officer Sanjay Pratap Singh and his lawyer son Siddharth Singh were arrested and sent to jail on 11 October 2026 for the alleged murder of 48-year-old Pawan Sharma. The incident occurred on 8 October 2026 on a Delhi Metro train during a dispute over a seat reserved for senior citizens. As of 13 October 2026, authorities continue to investigate the matter under the charge of culpable homicide.
An auto-rickshaw driver from Madhya Pradesh was found strangled to death near the closed Appu Ghar in Gurugram. Two suspects were arrested in connection with the incident on 12 October 2026 and were sent to judicial custody by a local court on 13 October 2026.
In September 2026, the Supreme Court of India ordered a de novo investigation into the 2012 rape and murder of a 17-year-old girl in Dharmasthala, Karnataka, citing lapses in previous probes. The Karnataka government subsequently formed a five-member Special Investigation Team in September 2026, which is tasked with completing the fresh investigation within 90 days. As of 13 October 2026, the team continues its work amidst ongoing public allegations regarding the case.
Vishal is accused of murdering a 17-year-old boy, Arjun, in Gokulpur village. The incident allegedly occurred after Vishal became agitated for not being invited to a birthday party, leading to a fatal stabbing.
A 22-year-old man and his cousin were arrested for the murder of a man in Rampur district, as reported on 13 October 2026. The motive is alleged to be the primary accused's resentment over his mother's remarriage. The case is under investigation as of 13 October 2026.
Mukesh Kumbhakarna allegedly killed his wife, Rohini, following a dispute in Kannad town. The accused subsequently surrendered at a local police station and confessed to the crime.
The body of Manoj Mahto was found in a water body in the Sikandra police station area of Jamui. While police suggest the death may have been caused by drowning, the family has alleged he was murdered after being assaulted.
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