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‘Prima facie, it appears the victims were involved in witchcraft. Crime seems to have happened because of superstitious beliefs. Four persons have been killed,’ Superintendent of Police Anjani Kumar Jha said. (Photo: ANI)

Jharkhand: 4 members of 3 families murdered over suspicion of witchcraft

According to locals, 10-12 people came with their faces covered between 1 and 3 am, dragged victims out of their houses and killed them.

21 Jul 2019 3:10 PM

Some Muslims clerics, however, hailed the court's directive as a measure of promoting communal harmony. (Photo: ANI)

After furore, court drops Quran copy distribution condition for bail to Ranchi woman

The woman had denied doing anything wrong and expressed her dissatisfaction over the court's directive.

17 Jul 2019 9:21 PM

Deputy Inspector General of Police Vipul Shukla said the man is an accused and was out on bail when he allegedly committed this crime. (Representational Image)

Out on bail in murder case, man beheads 2 children in Jharkhand

The torsos of the two children were handed over to their families after post-mortem examination.

13 Jul 2019 11:23 AM

Earlier, some Muslims, led by Ayazuddin, tried to take out a procession to protest against the lynching, but they were denied permission by the district administration citing security reasons. (Photo: Twitter)

Memorandum submitted to Prez Kovind against Jharkhand lynching

The Morcha has demanded stringent action against the culprits and also demanded that attacks on Muslims should be stopped.

06 Jul 2019 2:57 PM

Initiating a Short Duration Discussion of Electoral Reforms, he listed several issues in the present electoral system, including interruptions of international companies during polls, misuse of data, social media and EVMs. (Photo: ANI)

Trinamool Congress asks centre to go slow on simultaneous polls

TMC MP Derek O'Brien urged the government to discuss 'One Nation, One Election' with experts.

03 Jul 2019 8:01 PM

'Why are the BJP governments allowing crimes of communal frenzy and casteism which are not only defaming those states, but also the entire country and even embarrasses the prime minister,' Mayawati said. (Photo: File)

Why is BJP allowing crimes of communal frenzy and casteism, asks Mayawati

Her reaction came after alleged lynching of Tabrez Ansari in BJP-governed Jharkhand and some similar incidents in recent past.

27 Jun 2019 5:31 PM

Another uncle of Tabrez Marsood Alam said, 'We found Tabrez's dead body one week after the murder. No case was registered in the incident. He was killed near Rajnagar police station. We condemn this media report stating that he was killed in mob lynching fifteen years ago.' (Photo: ANI)

‘Not killed in mob lynching’: Family members on reports of Tabrez’s father death

Tabrez Ansari was attacked by a mob in Kharsawan district of Jharkhand on the suspicion of theft on June 18.

27 Jun 2019 10:03 AM

'The brutal lynching of this young man by a mob in Jharkhand is a blot on humanity. The cruelty of the police who held this dying boy in custody for 4 days is shocking as is the silence of powerful voices in the BJP ruled Central & State Govts. #IndiaAgainstLynchTerror' he tweeted. (Photo: File)

Jharkhand mob lynching incident a 'blot on humanity': Rahul Gandhi

Tabrez's family has alleged that the attack was communal and that he was made to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' and 'Jai Hanuman'.

26 Jun 2019 9:14 AM

Also, 28 per cent cases were related to cattle theft or slaughter and in 58 per centof the cases, the victims were Muslims. (Photo: File)

121 cases of mob violence since 2015; 66 per cent cases in BJP ruled states: Data

Over the last decade, in total 297 incidents of hate crimes have taken place in the country in which 98 people have been killed.

25 Jun 2019 12:47 PM

The accident took place around 3.30 am, they said. CRPF jawans recovered the bodies of six people and rescued 43 passengers by entering the ill-fated bus through the windows, Superintendent of Police Shivani Tiwari told PTI. (Photo: ANI)

6 dead, 43 injured as bus falls into gorge in Jharkhand

The bus was heading to Garhwa, about 140 km from state capital Ranchi, from Ambikapur in Chhattisgarh, SP said.

25 Jun 2019 9:58 AM

Jharkhand mob lynching: Five men have been arrested and two policemen suspended. Police on the lookout for more accused.(Photo: Representational)

Jharkhand mob killing: Five arrested, two police officers suspended

The police is searching for at least one more person accused of beating the 24-year-old.

24 Jun 2019 5:17 PM

'The government will conduct an investigation. The trend to politicise such incidents are wrong,' Singh told ANI. (Photo: ANI)

Trend to politicise such incidents is wrong: J'khand minister on mob lynching

The minister's comments came after AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi alleged that BJP and RSS have increased a sense of hatred against Muslims.

24 Jun 2019 3:26 PM

An FIR has been registered and further investigation is underway, police said. (Representational Image)

J'khand man beaten, forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' dies, police forms SIT

He was admitted to Sadar hospital on Sunday morning and then referred to Tata Main Hospital, Jamshedpur.

24 Jun 2019 8:34 AM

Dumka Superintendent of Police YS Ramesh while speaking to ANI. (Photo: ANI)

Couple stripped, forced to parade naked by locals in Jharkhand’s Dumka

Victims have been given proper protection and the accused have been sent to jail under POCSO act, police said.

21 Jun 2019 12:09 PM

The incident allegedly took place when the policemen were patrolling a local market in Saraikela district yesterday. (Photo: PTI)

3 officers, 2 jawans shot dead by Naxals in Jharkhand

Three INSAS rifles and two pistols were also looted from the security forces during the attack.

15 Jun 2019 1:57 PM

‘It has not yet been proved that he died of starvation. He was provided all benefits like Ayushman Bharat Yojana, ration card, pension,’ local administration claim. (Photo: ANI)

65-year man dies of starvation in Jharkhand

‘We do not even have enough resources to complete his last rites,’ the man’s daughter said.

07 Jun 2019 7:26 PM

'We met him a few days ago. He used to come with women to raid houses in various areas. I also thought of working with him and sought his help to resolve my personal problem. For this, he asked me to pay Rs 50,000 for legal work. I called the ACB and learned that the person is fake as no officer can conduct raids without serving a legal notice,' Sharma said. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: Man thrashed in Jamshedpur for posing as ACB officer, FIR filed

According to police, in order to make money, the man used to conduct fake raids at several places, including liquor shops.

08 May 2019 12:22 PM

Economist and activist Jean Dreze was detained and interrogated earlier on Thursday on charges of holding an event without permission in Jharkhand's Garwa area. (Photo: File)

Economist Jean Dreze detained, later released by Jharkhand police

Dreze and his associates were reportedly holding a meeting without permission from district authorities.

29 Mar 2019 8:23 AM

‘This scheme will be named as Mukhya Mantri Krishi Ashirwad Yojana and will be introduced from 2019-20 Budget,’ CM Raghubar Das stated to the press. (Photo: PTI)

Jharkhand farmers to get Rs 5000 per acre for Kharif crops

At the cost of Rs 2,250 crore, the scheme would cover 22.76 lakh small and medium scale farmers in the state.

22 Dec 2018 2:29 PM

Former Bihar chief minister Lalu Prasad Yadav (Photo: PTI)

Lalu Prasad Yadav discharged from hospital

Yadav is undergoing treatment for heart-related problems at the aforementioned heart institute.

26 Aug 2018 2:32 AM

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