Pakistan’s illegal organ trade thrives amid poverty, corruption: Report

IANS | April 25, 2026 9:14 PM

Islamabad, April 25 (IANS) Pakistan’s illegal organ trade is primarily driven by financial incentives, with victim selection largely shaped by class. Extreme poverty in the country sustains a persistent supply-demand gap, as individuals in desperate circumstances are often willing to take significant risks in exchange for monetary compensation, particularly when the sums offered for organs appear relatively high, a report stated on Saturday.

Famous social activist, YouTuber Salim Wastik arrested in 31-year-old kidnapping, murder case

IANS | April 25, 2026 12:16 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) A team of the ARSC, Crime Branch of Delhi Police has arrested Salim Wastik, a 54-year-old social activist and YouTuber and former Muslim known for his controversial public statements and critical views on Islam, in connection with a 31-year-old kidnapping for ransom and murder case.

Pakistan: Quetta residents fear rise in crime after police patrolling disrupted due to fuel shortage

IANS | April 24, 2026 5:30 PM

Quetta, April 23 (IANS) Routine police patrolling has been disrupted due to growing shortage of fuel for police patrol vehicles in Pakistan's Quetta, sparking concern among people over a potential increase in crime and delay in emergency response, local media reported on Friday.

Security guard killed during temple robbery bid in Ranchi; BJP slams J'khand govt

IANS | April 24, 2026 3:52 PM

Ranchi, April 24 (IANS) Unidentified criminals ransacked a prominent temple in Ranchi with an attempt to commit robbery, but the watchful security guard foiled their plans at the cost of his life, a senior police official said on Friday.

Murder of Delhi IRS officer’s daughter: Police to conduct psychological analysis of accused

IANS | April 24, 2026 11:49 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) In the high-profile murder of an IRS officer’s daughter in Southeast Delhi, the Delhi Police are set to conduct a psychological analysis of the accused as part of their ongoing investigation. Sources indicate that this assessment aims to evaluate the suspect’s mental state, behavioural patterns, and potential motives.

Another harassment case in Maharashtra; Mumbai teen files FIR, accused arrested

IANS | April 24, 2026 10:26 AM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) A 19-year-old woman from Agripada in Mumbai has filed an FIR alleging harassment by a colleague, following which the accused has been arrested.

3 FIRs filed over misleading social media posts on Char Dham Yatra; monitoring stepped up

IANS | April 24, 2026 12:03 AM

Dehradun, April 24 (IANS) The Uttarakhand government has intensified action against the spread of misleading and unverified information related to the Char Dham Yatra on social media, with police registering three FIRs so far in such cases.

Bangladesh witnesses 14 per cent rise in murders amid worsening law and order: Report

IANS | April 23, 2026 9:52 PM

Dhaka, April 23 (IANS) As public concerns over law and order intensify, Bangladesh is witnessing an alarming surge in violent crime, with murders increasing by 14 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, local media reported citing police data.

Pakistan: Staggering number of deaths in police encounters showcase failure of criminal justice system

IANS | April 23, 2026 9:02 PM

Islamabad, April 23 (IANS) A lady health worker from Muzaffargarh city of Pakistan's Punjab province requesting country's Chief Justice to conduct an independent probe into the killing of her two sons in an alleged police ‘encounter’ demonstrates the eroding trust of people in provincial authorities to deliver justice. Her statement about police torture and the subsequent killing of her sons in a "so-called encounter" is not an isolated case, a report has stated.

Gruesome details emerge in rape-murder of IRS officer's daughter

IANS | April 23, 2026 3:27 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) New details have emerged in the case of the sexual assault and murder of a 22-year-old woman, the daughter of an IRS officer, following the arrest of the accused by Delhi Police, officials reported on Thursday.

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Pakistan’s illegal organ trade thrives amid poverty, corruption: Report

Famous social activist, YouTuber Salim Wastik arrested in 31-year-old kidnapping, murder case

Pakistan: Quetta residents fear rise in crime after police patrolling disrupted due to fuel shortage

Security guard killed during temple robbery bid in Ranchi; BJP slams J'khand govt

Murder of Delhi IRS officer’s daughter: Police to conduct psychological analysis of accused

Another harassment case in Maharashtra; Mumbai teen files FIR, accused arrested

3 FIRs filed over misleading social media posts on Char Dham Yatra; monitoring stepped up

Bangladesh witnesses 14 per cent rise in murders amid worsening law and order: Report

Pakistan: Staggering number of deaths in police encounters showcase failure of criminal justice system

Gruesome details emerge in rape-murder of IRS officer's daughter

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