20-Year Rigorous Imprisonment for Rape of 16-Year-Old in Bulandshahr
A Bulandshahr POCSO court sentences a 24-year-old man to 20 years in jail for abducting and repeatedly raping a 16-year-old girl. Read the full details of the landmark verdict.
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Haryana Hockey Coach Held for Raping Minor Player
A hockey coach in Rewari, Haryana, has been arrested after a minor player accused him of rape and impregnation. The case highlights safety concerns in sports academies.
Gurgaon auto driver held for assaulting student, had 6 prior cases
A Gurgaon auto-rickshaw driver was arrested for sexually assaulting a college student he regularly ferried. The accused, with 6 prior cases including POCSO, confessed to the crime.
Illegal Laterite Mining Probe in Belagavi
A special team investigates alleged illegal laterite mining in Belagavi taluk after complaints and media reports. Officials inspect sites, seize records to assess revenue loss.
24 Repeat Child Sex Offenders Held in Telangana
Telangana Police's Operation 'POCSO Repeat Offenders' leads to the arrest of 24 individuals with prior convictions for child sexual abuse. Learn about the crackdown and its impact on child safety.
Belagavi Sugar Factory Blast Toll Rises to 7
A tragic explosion at Inamdar Sugars in Belagavi during valve replacement work has now claimed seven lives. Eight others suffered severe burns in the incident that occurred on Wednesday.
20-Year Jail for Man Who Raped 13-Year-Old in Kolhapur
A Kolhapur court sentenced a 35-year-old man to 20 years rigorous imprisonment for raping a Class VIII student. DNA proof confirmed him as the baby's father. Read the full details.
Belagavi fast-tracks stray dog control after child attack
Belagavi administration launches a comprehensive action plan, including a new shelter and sterilisation drive, following public outrage over a stray dog attack on a toddler. Read the full story.
Belagavi Sugar Factory Accident: Death Toll 7, 3 Booked
Death toll in Belagavi sugar factory boiler accident rises to seven. Police book three officers for negligence as families demand compensation. Read the full report.
Belagavi sugar factory explosion death toll rises to 7
The death toll from the devastating boiler explosion at a sugar factory in Belagavi, Karnataka, has risen to seven. Authorities have concluded rescue operations at the site of the industrial accident.
Belagavi Court's Tough Pocso Rulings Deter Crimes Against Minors
Belagavi's Fast Track Court delivers 73 verdicts in 2 years, including death sentences & 35-year jail terms for child rapists. Judge Pushpalatha leads a zero-tolerance approach. Read more.
One Dead in Belagavi Sugar Factory Boiler Explosion
A tragic boiler explosion at a sugar factory in Karnataka's Belagavi district has resulted in one fatality and three injuries. Details on the incident and ongoing investigation.
Death Sentence for Man Who Raped, Mutilated 5-Year-Old
A Banda court sentenced a man to death for the brutal rape and assault of a five-year-old girl in Kalinjar town. The swift verdict came in 160 days. Read the shocking details.
Congress leader's driver stabbed in Belagavi
In a shocking incident, the driver of youth leader Mrinal Hebbalkar was brutally stabbed by bike-borne assailants in Belagavi. Read the latest updates on the attack and the ongoing police investigation.
Death for father who raped, impregnated 14-year-old daughter
A special POCSO court in Tirunelveli has sentenced a man to death for sexually assaulting and impregnating his 14-year-old daughter. This is the second such verdict in two weeks. Read the shocking details.
20-Year Sentence for Man Who Raped 5-Year-Old in Ghaziabad
A special Pocso court in Ghaziabad has sentenced a man to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment for the 2018 abduction and rape of a five-year-old girl. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 1.1 lakh for the survivor's rehabilitation.
UP Has Highest Backlog of Pocso Cases in India
Uttar Pradesh accounts for one-third of India's pending Pocso cases. A new study reveals a high disposal rate but low convictions, highlighting systemic challenges.
Prayagraj: Student Found Dead After Rape, Pocso Case
A Class 10 student was found dead in Kaushambi after a rape case under BNS and Pocso Act was filed against him. The minor girl was 4 months pregnant. Read the full investigation details.
Class 10 Student Found Dead After Rape FIR in UP
A Class 10 student accused of rape under BNS and POCSO Act found dead in a Kaushambi field. The minor survivor was four months pregnant. Police investigation underway.
Toddler Mauled by Stray Dogs in Belagavi's Azad Nagar
A 2-year-old boy was brutally attacked by 7-8 stray dogs in Belagavi. The incident has sparked public outrage over the city's growing stray dog menace and civic inaction.
Belagavi Crime Doubles in 2025, Sharp Rise in Drug & Arms Cases
Belagavi police data reveals a 95% jump in illegal activities in 2025, with 461 cases. NDPS offences surged to 210, and illegal arms cases increased tenfold. Explore the full report and the challenges for law enforcement.
Ghaziabad man gets 4 years jail in 12-year-old POCSO case
A Ghaziabad court acquits a man of rape charges but sentences him to 4 years for aiding his brother in kidnapping a minor girl in a 2013 case. Read the full details of the verdict.
Belagavi Air Travel: Relief & Uncertainty on Key Routes
Star Air restarts Belagavi-Ahmedabad bookings from Jan 15, but Jaipur service remains suspended. Passenger confidence wanes amid poor communication and prior route cuts. #Belagavi #AirTravel
Serious Lapses by Belagavi Police in POCSO Case
An official inquiry exposes serious lapses by Belagavi police in handling a POCSO case. Disciplinary action initiated against three officers. Read the full report.
20-Year Jail for Man Who Impregnated 17-Year-Old in Gujarat
A Mehsana POCSO court sentenced Kanji Thakor to 20 years in jail and a Rs 30,000 fine for impregnating a minor. The court also ordered Rs 1.5 lakh compensation for the victim. Read the full details.
Belagavi Chooses Beer Over Whisky for New Year 2026
Belagavi's New Year celebrations saw a cultural shift as beer consumption rose to 1,62,344 bottles, overtaking traditional winter whisky. Explore the changing drinking trends in Karnataka.
Security Lapse at Hindalaga Jail as Contraband Thrown Over Wall
CCTV captures a masked man throwing packets containing mobile phones and suspected drugs into Belagavi's Hindalaga Central Jail, raising serious security concerns. Police investigation underway.
Belagavi Flyover Awaits Public Feedback Before Start
Belagavi's proposed flyover project will only be implemented after public consultation. A meeting on Jan 6 will gather stakeholder feedback. The project, approved in three phases, aims to ease traffic.
Belagavi civic staff demand union meeting after 10 years
Belagavi City Corporation employees submit memorandum, accusing union leadership of failing to address grievances for a decade. They demand immediate general body meeting.
Bombay HC Acquits Tutor in Pocso Case, Overturns 20-Year Sentence
Bombay High Court acquits Navi Mumbai tutor, citing prosecution's failure to prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt and unexplained delay in FIR. Details inside.
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