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Chandigarh: Goldy Dhillon gang claims responsibility for killing at Sector 11 chemist shop

A CCTV grab showing assailants firing the shots at the cashier at Shri Kumar Medical Hall 1; and (right) police at the crime scene in Sector 11, Chandigarh, on Saturday. (SOURCED)
Published on Jun 14, 2026 05:59 pm IST

‘No-go’ zone, ‘beyond limits of law’: 5 facts on Lyari, Pak's impoverished town

A screen grab from Dhurandhar's trailer, depicting the entrance of Lyari, a town in Pakistan's Karachi
Updated on Mar 29, 2026 02:05 pm IST

Families of 2 journalists kidnapped in gang-controlled area of Haiti plead for details

Families of 2 journalists kidnapped in gang-controlled area of Haiti plead for details
Published on Mar 17, 2026 12:23 am IST

Preneet takes up Punjab’s law and order concerns with Shah

Senior BJP leader from Punjab Preneet Kaur called on Union home minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Friday. (HT)
Published on Mar 14, 2026 07:54 am IST

What's behind South Africa's plan to deploy army in high-crime areas

Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa.
Published on Feb 28, 2026 11:06 am IST

Punjab opposition targets CM Mann, alleges law and order collapse

Window glasses seen scattered on the seats inside the car in which AAP leader Lucky Oberoi shot dead by armed assailants near a gurdwara, in Jalandhar on Friday. (ANI Video Grab)
Published on Feb 07, 2026 06:46 am IST

Guatemala's President declares 30-day state of emergency after prison riots

Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo delivers a message at the National Palace, where he declared a 30-day state of siege across the country.
Published on Jan 19, 2026 01:57 pm IST

Gang war at Ludhiana wedding leaves 2 guests dead

Police at the hospital where injured are undergoing treatment. The shootout between the rival gangs left groom’s neighbour and his maternal aunt dead (HT photo)
Published on Dec 01, 2025 06:24 am IST

Pune sees fall in juvenile crime but minors’ involvement in serious crime rises

Under ‘Mission Parivartan’ more than 700 juveniles have received counselling, skills development support, mental health interventions, and family outreach. The police say that many former repeat offenders are now employed or have returned to education. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Nov 17, 2025 06:58 am IST

1 dead, another missing as NE Delhi gangs feud again

(Getty Images)
Published on Nov 10, 2025 03:40 am IST

Doctors Without Borders permanently closes its emergency center in Haiti's capital

Doctors Without Borders permanently closes its emergency center in Haiti's capital
Published on Oct 16, 2025 06:14 am IST

New York rapper who joined Trump at campaign rally sentenced to 5 years for attempted murder

New York rapper who joined Trump at campaign rally sentenced to 5 years for attempted murder
Published on Oct 01, 2025 11:27 pm IST

2 held, 5 minors taken into custody for brandishing sickles in Yerawada

A case was registered in the Yerawada Police Station, and two gang members were arrested.
Published on Aug 13, 2025 04:18 am IST

Chandigarh: Rioting cases near 3-year high

f the trend continues, 2025 could end with more than 60 rioting cases, nearly tripling 2023’s figure of 23. (HT File)
Published on Aug 01, 2025 09:14 am IST

Delhi: 9 held for rape, murder of minor; accused videotaped act

The minor’s autopsy report confirmed he had been sexually assaulted and stabbed at least 24 times. (Representational image)
Published on Jul 26, 2025 05:20 am IST

Extortion gang busted, 4 held after encounter in Amritsar

The Amritsar police commissionerate on Thursday arrested four members of an international extortion gang after a brief encounter.
Published on Jul 25, 2025 08:42 am IST

Ludhiana: 6 held for lobbing petrol bomb at realtor’s house

The six accused in police custody in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (HT Photo)
Published on Jul 24, 2025 05:12 am IST

Faith over fear: Haitian immigrants in Springfield stand firm as Trump threatens deportation

Faith over fear: Haitian immigrants in Springfield stand firm as Trump threatens deportation
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 01:18 am IST

19 encounters by Pune police since 1983

Prior to Sunday’s encounter, the last official encounter by the Pune city police occurred 16 years ago in August 2009 when notorious gangster Rahul Kandhare was shot dead at Chandani Chowk. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)
Published on Jun 17, 2025 07:32 am IST

Haitians lament US travel ban amid gang violence

Haitians lament US travel ban amid gang violence
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 10:18 pm IST

Gangster who killed businessman in Delhi gunned down

The spot of the encounter in UP’s Hapur district. (HT photo)
Published on May 30, 2025 06:22 am IST

Dominican Republic to crack down harder on migrants as Haitians flee violence

Dominican Republic to crack down harder on migrants as Haitians flee violence
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 02:53 pm IST

Outrage grows over Maryland man's mistaken deportation to El Salvador prison

Outrage grows over Maryland man's mistaken deportation to El Salvador prison
Updated on Oct 06, 2025 02:14 pm IST

Haiti expands air travel: Les Cayes airport ready for international flights

Flying to Haiti just got safer: Les Cayes airport opens for international travel.
Updated on Mar 06, 2025 03:48 pm IST

US waives aid ban to boost Haiti mission

US waives aid ban to boost Haiti mission
Published on Feb 06, 2025 07:08 am IST

US has frozen funding for the UN-backed mission to quell gangs in Haiti, UN says

US has frozen funding for the UN-backed mission to quell gangs in Haiti, UN says
Updated on Feb 05, 2025 01:59 am IST

Delhi Police struggled with bomb threats, gang violence and extortion in 2024

Two unexplained explosions, a spike in extortion calls directed at businesspeople, and several bomb threats to the city's schools, hospitals, and airport placed the Delhi Police under a lot of strain in 2024.
Published on Dec 26, 2024 11:36 am IST

US flights to Haiti banned after Spirit planes shot by gangs

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Tuesday that it will prohibit U.S. airlines from flying to Haiti.
Published on Nov 13, 2024 01:52 am IST

Haiti's Justice Ministry warns of threats against the prime minister and his Cabinet

Haiti's Justice Ministry warns of threats against the prime minister and his Cabinet
Published on Oct 23, 2024 04:14 am IST

Dominican Republic starts mass deportations of Haitians and expels nearly 11,000 in a week

Dominican Republic starts mass deportations of Haitians and expels nearly 11,000 in a week
Published on Oct 09, 2024 12:56 am IST