A Delhi gang-rape case from Outer Delhi’s Nangloi has taken a new turn after the accused claimed it was a monetary dispute rather than an assault. The 30-year-old complainant alleged she was dragged onto a private sleeper bus, taken to a secluded spot, and sexually assaulted by the driver and conductor. Police recorded her statement under Section 164, seized the bus for forensic checks, and are reviewing CCTV and technical details as officers verify both timelines.
Police investigating the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie say a human bone was found near her Arizona home. The update comes more than three months after she went missing, following earlier discoveries of blood and mixed DNA at the scene. Investigators suspect foul play involving a masked man and are now working to confirm whether the bone is connected to the case.
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Three months after Nancy Guthrie was abducted, she is still missing. Investigators now pin their hopes on advanced DNA analysis, even if results may take time. A hair sample has already been sent to the FBI for processing, with forensic experts expecting it could produce crucial evidence to help identify what happened and move the investigation forward.
Mumbai police say a family of four died due to zinc phosphide poisoning, a highly toxic rat poison, overturning early suspicions that the deaths were caused by eating watermelon. Forensic tests detected traces of the chemical in the victims’ viscera. Investigators are now trying to determine whether the poisoning was accidental or deliberate.
Investigators probing the Mumbai family deaths have shifted gears after FDA testing found no additives or contaminants in watermelon, biryani, and other samples. With food adulteration ruled out, forensic teams are now conducting deeper tests for microbial toxins or other poisonous substances that could explain the rapid deterioration and deaths. The new focus may redefine what triggered the tragedy.
A Mumbai family of four died within hours after dinner last Saturday, and investigators say watermelon contamination is unlikely. Forensic findings reported organs turning green and morphine detected in the father’s body have shifted the case toward suspected poisoning. Police are probing possible foul play, while chemical analysis is awaited, leaving the exact cause yet to be confirmed.
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A low-intensity explosion on the railway track between Rajpura and Shambhu in Punjab’s Patiala district late Monday night killed one man, police said. The blast occurred around 10 PM near Bathonia village. Investigators, including multiple agencies and forensic teams, are probing the explosion’s exact nature and confirming the identity and intent of the deceased.
A person was injured in a firing incident on Faiz Road in Karol Bagh, Central Delhi, between 2:30 and 3:00 am, police said. Rohit, from Than Singh Nagar, Anand Parbat, suffered a serious gunshot wound and is under observation at the hospital. Delhi Police have deployed officers and a forensic team to investigate the case, with a possible “personal enmity” angle being probed.
Nancy Guthrie remains missing, but a retired detective says the case is anything but cold. Investigators are reportedly still working behind the scenes, with forensic analysis seen as a possible turning point. While the exact timeline is unclear, the detective suggests key breakthroughs may emerge within months, though a final resolution could take longer.
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