Serious questions raised on effectiveness of criminal justice system in Pakistan

IANS | May 1, 2026 7:56 PM

Islamabad, May 1 (IANS) The killing of nine suspects by Punjab province's Crime Control Department in Lahore, Sahiwal and Toba Tek Singh follows a same pattern, where armed suspects allegedly open fire, police return it and suspects are found dead while accomplices escape into darkness. The almost same narrative in all incidents raises questions about the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in Pakistan, a report has stated.

CBI arrests additional director of CGHS Meerut, aide for taking Rs 50,000 bribe

IANS | May 1, 2026 3:42 PM

Meerut (Uttar Pradesh), May 1 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested an Additional Director of the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) centre in Meerut, along with her private assistant, in connection with a bribery case linked to the transfer of a staff member, officials said on Friday.

NIA court sentences two to 5.5 years jail for hoisting Khalistani flag at Moga DC's office

IANS | May 1, 2026 3:11 PM

Mohali, May 1 (IANS) A special National Investigation Agency (NIA) court in Punjab's SAS Nagar (Mohali) has convicted and sentenced two men to over five years rigorous imprisonment in a 2020 case involving the hoisting of a Khalistani flag at the Deputy Commissioner’s office in the state's Moga, the agency said on Friday.

ACP-rank officer arrested by Mumbai Police for 'molesting' minor

IANS | May 1, 2026 11:38 AM

Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) rank officer was arrested by Mumbai Police for allegedly molesting a minor girl. The Worli Police have registered a case under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act following the disturbing incident.

No politics, only progress: SLC interim chief Wickramaratne outlines grassroots-to-governance overhaul

IANS | April 30, 2026 7:10 PM

Colombo, April 30 (IANS) Newly-appointed interim chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket, Eran Wickramaratne, has asserted that the ongoing administrative overhaul is aimed purely at revitalising the sport across all levels, dismissing any notion of political interference following the resignation of the previous board led by Shammi Silva.

Life convict in 1998 Daryaganj murder case arrested after jumping parole for over a year

IANS | April 30, 2026 3:51 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) A life convict in a 1998 murder case, who was out on bail and failed to surrender after his appeal was dismissed by the Delhi High Court in 2025, has been apprehended by the Crime Branch of Delhi Police, officials said on Thursday.

Two juveniles apprehended in scooty theft cases; Delhi Police crack case with swift action

IANS | April 30, 2026 1:58 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) In a swift and coordinated operation, the Central District Police successfully solved a series of scooty theft cases in the Nabi Karim area, apprehending two children in conflict with law (CCLs) and recovering two stolen vehicles. The case highlights prompt policing and meticulous investigation carried out by the team of Police Station Nabi Karim.

SC terms Allahabad HC bail denial ‘very shocking’, orders release of undertrial after 9 years

IANS | April 29, 2026 11:08 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday set aside an Allahabad High Court order denying bail to an undertrial prisoner accused in a 2017 murder case, terming the impugned decision as a “very shocking matter” and “very disappointing”.

Japan: Suspect at large after attacking students, spraying unknown substance at police

IANS | April 29, 2026 7:34 PM

Tokyo, April 29 (IANS) A man is on the run after allegedly hitting two high school students with a hammer and spraying an unknown substance at several police officers in Japan's capital Tokyo on Wednesday, local media reported.

Mira Road stabbing: ATS probes alleged ISIS links, handwritten note surfaces

IANS | April 29, 2026 3:17 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The investigation into the Mira Road stabbing case in Mumbai has intensified, with the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) examining alleged radical links and newly-recovered material from the accused man Zeab Zubair Ansari’s residence.

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Serious questions raised on effectiveness of criminal justice system in Pakistan

CBI arrests additional director of CGHS Meerut, aide for taking Rs 50,000 bribe

NIA court sentences two to 5.5 years jail for hoisting Khalistani flag at Moga DC's office

ACP-rank officer arrested by Mumbai Police for 'molesting' minor

No politics, only progress: SLC interim chief Wickramaratne outlines grassroots-to-governance overhaul

Life convict in 1998 Daryaganj murder case arrested after jumping parole for over a year

Two juveniles apprehended in scooty theft cases; Delhi Police crack case with swift action

SC terms Allahabad HC bail denial ‘very shocking’, orders release of undertrial after 9 years

Japan: Suspect at large after attacking students, spraying unknown substance at police

Mira Road stabbing: ATS probes alleged ISIS links, handwritten note surfaces

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