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Topic: Jharkhand police

Jamtara is getting a big makeover, shedding stigma. Police are aiding, not raiding

Jamtara is going all out to erase its tag as a cybercrime capital. Cops are running coaching classes, turning old thanas into libraries, and inviting YouTubers to teach positive internet use.

Jharkhand cops went looking for ‘crude oil thief’ in UP’s Mainpuri. He was sitting in Mathura jail

Mainpuri: A police team from Jharkhand landed up in Nagla Puwayan village in Uttar Pradesh’s Mainpuri district Tuesday. Their mission: to nab alleged ‘crude...

Accused by BJP of stalking Champai Soren in Delhi, Jharkhand Police say it was a ‘misunderstanding’

In a statement, Jharkhand Police say two of their officers detained in national capital were only 'discharging their duties'. Champai Soren resigned from JMM today, to join BJP Friday.

All 8 accused in Brazilian biker gangrape case held. ‘Planned attack on seeing couple in isolated spot’

Police say one of the accused's claim that he is a minor has been proved false. All the eight men belong to nearby villages and are unemployed, it is learnt.

Jharkhand gangrape: Brazilian biker’s statement recorded before magistrate, police submit report to govt

Earlier in the day, an FSL team collected remnants of a helmet and other items from the desolate spot near Kurmahat where the crime occurred. A CID team was also present.

Jharkhand gangrape: Brazilian biker attacked with ‘intent to rape’, one accused claims he is a minor

The accused were Sunday produced in a Dumka court and sent to judicial custody. Dumka SP says forensic teams collecting evidence from the spot.

‘Save me papa’, Ankita in flames cried after ‘stalker’ Shahrukh ‘poured petrol, set her on fire’

BJP leaders have called it a case of "love jihad" & accused Dumka DSP Noor Mustafa of attempting to save the accused. The Hemant Soren govt is also facing heat over the law & order situation.

IAS officer booked for ‘sexual harassment’ in Jharkhand on IIT student’s complaint

According to Khunti SP Aman Kumar, Syed Riyaz Ahmed was taken into custody soon after the FIR was registered on 4 July. He is currently posted as sub-divisional officer in Khunti.

Custodial deaths, claims of torture — how Adivasis suffer ‘police repression’ in Jharkhand

Of 33 people subjected to alleged police atrocities between late 2019 & 2022, 23 were tribals, and 10 died. The ruling JMM had come to power decrying atrocities against tribals.

Jharkhand MLAs question govt on ‘police repression’ of tribals, demand inquiry into deaths

The MLAs cited a report by ThePrint Hindi, published on 15 March, on alleged police repression against Adivasis in the state. Investigation ongoing in some cases, say Jharkhand Police.

On Camera

Fauja Singh’s death shows Indian roads remain a national emergency—474 lives lost every day

Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Joys of Trumplomacy: India & the world are learning US President’s 99 moods and 1 goal

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.