Crime News

A shocking violent attack on a law student in Kanpur has sent waves of concern across the city. The incident, which reportedly stemmed from a minor dispute, escalated into a brutal assault, leaving the student critically injured. 🕵️ What Happened According to police sources, the victim—an undergraduate law student—was involved in an argument with a group of local youths. The confrontation quickly turned violent when the assailants attacked him with sharp weapons, causing severe injuries. The student collapsed at the spot and was rushed to a nearby hospital by locals. 🚑 Medical Condition 🚓 Police Action ⚖️ Investigation Status Preliminary findings suggest the assault may have been triggered by a heated argument over a trivial issue, highlighting how small disputes can turn deadly. Police are also probing whether the attackers had any prior criminal records.

The police in Kanpur have arrested six accused involved in a robbery case in which a salesman was looted of ₹3.9 lakh in cash and his scooter. The incident created panic in the area and highlighted concerns over street crimes targeting individuals carrying cash. 🕵️‍♂️ How the Crime Happened According to police officials, the accused carefully followed the victim after he collected cash as part of his business work. The gang allegedly: The robbery took place in a busy locality, but the accused fled quickly to avoid immediate detection. 🚓 Police Investigation & Arrests ⚖️ Legal Action The accused have been booked under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) related to robbery and criminal conspiracy. Police are further investigating whether the gang was involved in similar robbery cases in Kanpur and nearby districts.

The gang was running a sophisticated digital arrest fraud, where victims were contacted through video calls and phone calls by criminals impersonating CBI, police, or ED officials. Victims were falsely told that they were involved in serious crimes such as money laundering or narcotics trafficking and were placed under so-called “digital arrest”. To avoid immediate arrest, victims were pressured into transferring large sums of money to multiple bank accounts controlled by the gang. 💰 Scale of the Crime 🚓 Police & ED Action