Crime

Man Found Hanging After Attacking Wife In Kasaragod

February 19, 2026

Police said Ebrahim's wife, Mariyam, sustained serious head injuries in the attack and has been admitted to a hospital in Mangaluru. Officials at Hosdurg police station said neighbours first heard Mariyam's cries and rushed to the house early in the morning, where she was found lying in a pool of blood with injuries to her head.

Domestic Violence Case: House Torched After Woman Questions Son-in-Law

February 15, 2026

A man was arrested in Palakkad for setting his mother-in-law’s house on fire after she confronted him over assaulting her daughter. He has been remanded in custody.

Two Arrested With Over 12 Kg Of Ganja From Kerala’s Kochi

February 14, 2026

Kochi City police said it arrested Kasim Sardar (34), a native of Murshidabad in West Bengal, and Ajay Abhishek (24) - a resident of Aluva here. The Bengal native was involved in the ganja trade under the guise of a scrap dealer, police said.

Motivational Speaker Held In POCSO Case In Kerala

February 13, 2026

A motivational speaker and former police officer was taken into custody in connection with a case registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act at Nilambur here on Friday, police said. Philip Mambad, known for conducting motivational classes for youngsters through offline and online platforms, was taken into custody following a complaint filed by a minor, police said.

Temple Priest Held In POCSO Case In Kerala

February 13, 2026

A temple priest was taken into custody for allegedly sexually abusing a minor girl under the pretext of performing rituals in Kodungalloor here, police said on Friday. The accused has been identified as 48-year-old Shaji, a resident of Edavilangu near Kodungalloor.

Seventh Accused Arrested In Thiruvalla Spa Sexual Assault Case

February 13, 2026

Sunny was arraigned as an accused following the interrogation of the prime accused, gangster Subin Alexander, who had allegedly sexually assaulted a spa employee at knifepoint for not giving him money, in the presence of his associates, on February 1.

Man Arrested for Abducting Four-Year-Old Girl in Wayanad

February 11, 2026

The incident took place on February 7 when the child was playing in the courtyard of her house in the Pulikkad area. Police said the accused took the girl on a scooter and later abandoned her nearly eight kilometres away at Tharuvana. Local residents found the child around 9 pm and alerted the police.

Mother Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Throwing 18-Month-Old into the Sea

January 22, 2026

Thaliparambu court sentences Sharanya to life for killing 18-month-old by throwing her into the sea; friend acquitted.

Severed Head of Infant Found in Patna: Police

January 20, 2026

Talking to reporters, SP (Rural) Kundan Kumar said, "A severed head of a two-to-three-month-old child was found here. The torso was missing. The matter is being investigated." He said that an FIR has been registered, and Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team had arrived along with a dog squad.

Punjab Man Arrested In Kerala For Extorting Money From Doctor Using Digital Arrest Threat

January 19, 2026

The Kannur City Cyber Police have arrested a man in connection with the extortion of Rs 10.5 lakh from a female doctor from Thalassery in this north Kerala district. The accused, Jivan Ram (28) from Ludhiana in Punjab, had allegedly threatened the doctor with a "digital arrest" to coerce her into paying the money.

Elderly Couple Stabbed to Death, Grandson Seriously Injured in Palakkad

January 19, 2026

The accused has been identified as Mohammed Rafi, a native of Ponnani and the former husband of the couple’s adopted daughter. The victims were Nasir (63) of Nalakath, Thottakkara, and his wife Suhara (60). The attack took place around midnight on Sunday.