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Accounts For 63% Of Country’s Absconding Jail Inmates, According To The NCRB Report

Jharkhand's state administration has undertaken a significant reshuffle, transferring 201 sub-divisional police officers (SDPOs) and deputy superintendents of police (DSPs). Ranchi district saw six new DSPs appointed to various roles. Additionally, five newly promoted DSPs have been assigned to the criminal investigation department, and ten to the anti-corruption bureau.

Jharkhand's jails face a severe staff crisis, with over 60% of sanctioned posts vacant, leaving officials overwhelmed. This chronic shortage cripples correctional services like education and vocational training. Experts highlight the need for social workers and psychologists, while suggesting non-custodial measures and statutory bail to ease pressure on overworked staff.

Jharkhand's jail occupancy rate dropped to 91.7% in 2024 from 106.7% in 2023, with district jails at 114%. This improvement is attributed to new jail operations and prisoner transfers, though undertrials still form the majority of inmates. The state's efforts have brought its occupancy below the national average.

Accounts Were Linked To 935 Cyberfraud Cases

A Stockton-based outlaw biker gang leader, Jashanpreet Singh, received over five years in prison for illegal firearm dealings, including machine guns and assault weapons. Authorities also discovered a hand grenade and a claymore mine at his residence. Singh's attempt to flee to India was thwarted by federal agents at San Francisco International Airport.

Ex-minister Sent to Judicial Custody, Badhaya Sent to ACB Remand

Three men, including a Pakistani national, face serious charges in the US for attempting to smuggle 89 firearms, many reportedly stolen, into Canada. Authorities apprehended the trio during a traffic stop, uncovering a significant cache of weapons. The accused are now detained, facing lengthy prison sentences for their alleged involvement in illegal arms trafficking.

A CBI Court in Lucknow on Saturday convicted Jishan Khan and sentenced him to 10 years' imprisonment, along with a fine of Rs 9,000, in the 2015 culpable homicide case of Inspector Anil Kumar, SHO of Kotwali police station in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh.

Karnataka Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni has been disqualified from the state legislative assembly following his conviction in the murder case of BJP leader Yogeshgouda Goudar. The disqualification, effective from his conviction date of April 15, 2026, will last for six years after his release from life imprisonment.

A Chinese national, Xu Zewei, has been extradited to the United States to face charges. He is accused of hacking into computers between 2020 and 2021. These alleged intrusions were part of the HAFNIUM campaign and targeted COVID-19 research. Xu is said to have worked under the direction of Chinese intelligence services.

Apprehended by Turkish agencies, Dola is now in NCB custody and is expected to offer investigators insight into the financial pipelines, shadow networks, and cross-border alliances sustaining his narcotics trade

Kannada actress Ranya Rao is set for release from jail after completing a year of preventive detention under the COFEPOSA Act. Arrested in a Rs 102 crore gold smuggling case, her release was delayed despite earlier bail. The case involves alleged hawala transactions and links to the film industry and police department.

In a surprising turn of events, Sean 'Diddy' Combs' prison release date has been advanced to April 15, 2028. Currently serving a 50-month sentence for the transportation of individuals for prostitution, Diddy’s legal team is mounting an appeal, asserting that the encounters were consensual and the sentence overly harsh.

Newly released surveillance footage reveals prison guards were lax on duty the night Jeffrey Epstein died. Instead of mandatory checks, officers Tova Noel and Michael Thomas were seen lounging and on their phones. Despite explicit warnings about Epstein's suicide watch status and need for constant monitoring, crucial rounds were missed, leading to his death.

Foreign detainees at the Lampur detention centre held 10-12 staff members hostage, including a doctor, during a routine visit. The situation escalated when detainees became aggressive, pelting stones and injuring four officials. Police intervened to rescue the staff, and a case has been registered against the detained Nigerian nationals.

A Tamil Nadu court convicted nine police officers for the 2020 custodial torture and deaths of father and son Jeyaraj and Beniks. The CBI investigation revealed the victims were subjected to brutal torture and evidence was destroyed to conceal the crime. The court's verdict brings a measure of justice for the victims.

Rajinikanth's 'Kochadaiiyaan' producer faces a six-month jail term if unpaid dues aren't settled by April 20. The Madras High Court issued this stern warning in a cheque bounce case. A significant portion of the Rs 5 crore owed remains outstanding, with strict payment deadlines set for March 20 and April 20.