Crime

A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India D.Y. Chandrachud's verdict on child pornography an appeal filled a NGO. Storing and viewing child pornography is an offensive act which falls under Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POSCO) and the Information Technology Act, the Supreme Court said. The verdict said, "It continues through its recording, and perpetuates as photographs and videos that float through cyberspace, freely accessible to anyone who has the ability to surf the Internet… The knowledge that their abuse is being watched by countless strangers, sometimes years after the actual event, exacerbates the psychological wounds on top of the trauma that was already induced by the act in the first place. This perpetuating violation deprives the victim of a...

Actor-turned politician Kangana Ranaut has been on headlines since few days. Kangana being the candidate of BJP party won Himachal Pradesh, Mandi seat in Lok Sabha election, 2024. Recently an incident took place in airport where Kangana Ranaut was slapped by a CISF woman connected to farmer's protest. However, the CISF official was immediately detained and now suspended by the authorities. Following the incident, Vishal Dadlani music composer of Bollywood industry has reacted to the incident through his Instagram handle saying, “I do not ever support violence, but I absolutely understand the need of this @official_cisf personnel's anger. If any action is taken against her by the CISF, I will ensure that she has a job waiting for her should she choose to accept it. Jai Hind. Jai Jawa...

The Meghalaya Police have made significant strides in the investigations into the murder cases in Ichamati and Mawlai-Mawroh, with the apprehension of two additional suspects on April 23rd. According to authorities, one individual was arrested in Mawlai, while the other was detained in Nongthymmai. The arrest made in connection with the Arjun Ray murder case in Mawlai-Mawroh marks a pivotal breakthrough, representing the first arrest in that particular investigation. Additionally, this development constitutes the third arrest in the ongoing probe into the Ichamati twin murder case. This recent development follows earlier arrests on April 2nd, wherein two individuals, Shambor Shati (26) from Wah Utim, and Meshadapbor Skhembill from Saitsohpen, Sohra, were apprehended for their alleged i...

In a resolute stand against the pernicious grip of drug trafficking, the East Khasi Hills police conducted a decisive operation in the heart of Shillong, thwarting the nefarious designs of a drug syndicate aiming to ensnare the youth into addiction. With commendable efficiency and determination, law enforcement officers apprehended four traffickers and seized a staggering quantity of heroin valued at ₹1 crore, alongside ₹45,000 in cash. The nightlong operation, characterized by meticulous planning and swift execution, underscored the unwavering commitment of the police force to safeguard the community from the scourge of narcotics. Lauding the successful bust, Meghalaya's Director General of Police, L.R. Bishnoi, affirmed that the investigation is actively pursuing leads to dismantle t...

Recently two men hailing from Tripura were arrested by the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) from Happy Valley locality of Shillong on Wednesday for reportedly possessing contraband items. Actually the duo has been identified as Joel Tripura (29) and Joshua Khiangte (36), both hailing from Damchhara, North Tripura. According to police, following the crackdown, 11 soapboxes containing 139.98-gram heroin, one Aadhaar card, one PAN card, one mobile phone and one Tata Sumo vehicle (ML05N0515) were confiscated. In fact a case under the NDPS Act has been registered, while investigation into the matter is under way. This is actually bad news as people today are engaged in illegal activity and creating problems to the society. People should take this type of case very strictly and informed to p...