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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

First love, then brutality... No arrest of the accused policeman even after a case is registered

A police officer in Uttarakhand is accused of sexually assaulting a woman under the pretense of marriage, raising serious concerns about police accountability.

Feb 25 • 17:05 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Murder of police personnel in Gurdaspur, police on high alert

Following the murder of two police officers in Gurdaspur, Punjab police have declared a high alert and are reviewing operations in border areas.

Feb 25 • 07:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Justice removes 14 police officers and orders exhumation of inmate who died after inhaling pepper spray in MT

A judge in Mato Grosso has suspended 14 prison officers implicated in the alleged torture of inmates and ordered the exhumation of an inmate who died after inhaling pepper spray.

Feb 25 • 00:33 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegal: a collective criticizes the methods of law enforcement after the death of student Abdoulaye Ba

In Senegal, civil society has formed a collective to critique police brutality following the death of a 21-year-old student, Abdoulaye Ba, during a law enforcement operation.

Feb 21 • 09:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Sickening moment thug dad and son batter hero cop in the street

A father and son were captured on CCTV brutally attacking a police officer who tried to stop their assault on another man in Hereford.

Feb 21 • 03:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

'They hit and walked away,' says 15-year-old girl assaulted by police officer with a kick in Campo Grande

A 15-year-old girl reported being assaulted by a police officer during Carnival in Campo Grande, Brazil, after she and her friends were confronted over a verbal disagreement.

Feb 20 • 14:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video shows police kicking a young woman from behind during Carnival in Campo Grande

A young woman was kicked in the back by a police officer during the 2026 Carnival in Campo Grande, an incident that was recorded and went viral on social media.

Feb 19 • 18:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Fight during Carnival ends with two knife deaths in Igarapé-Miri, Pará

Two people were fatally stabbed during Carnival celebrations in Igarapé-Miri, Brazil, following a street fight.

Feb 19 • 00:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: young man subdued is beaten by military police with batons and kicks in the interior of SP

Military police in Boa Esperança do Sul, SP, were caught on video brutally beating a subdued young man.

Feb 18 • 22:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Trans woman who died in police approach will be buried this Wednesday (18)

Gabriella dos Santos, a 27-year-old trans woman, who was shot during a police approach in Campo Grande, Brazil, will be buried on Wednesday after succumbing to her injuries.

Feb 18 • 12:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mother of teenager assaulted by police officer says her son was just talking with friends

The mother of a teenager assaulted by a police officer in Goiás claims he was merely conversing with friends at the time of the incident.

Feb 18 • 12:47 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Girlfriend, murder, and black magic... police officer in Indore broke down after witnessing the gruesome incident

A gruesome murder case of an MBA student in Indore, India, committed by her boyfriend, has shocked local police officials, highlighting the brutality involved in the crime.

Feb 18 • 03:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Brutality with the corpse after the death of an MBA student in Indore

A tragic incident has occurred in Indore where an MBA student was brutally murdered, and the alleged perpetrator has been arrested by the police.

Feb 18 • 01:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police beats teenager with punches and slaps during approach in Caçu; video

A police officer in Brazil is caught on video violently assaulting a 16-year-old boy during a routine stop, sparking public outrage.

Feb 16 • 19:02 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Sydney protesters want to sue police over alleged brutality at the anti-Herzog rally, but it will be a struggle

Protesters in Sydney are seeking legal action against the police over alleged brutality during a demonstration against Israeli President Isaac Herzog, particularly highlighting the case of a 69-year-old woman injured during the event.

Feb 13 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Ley to quit politics after Taylor triumphs; alleged NSW police brutality investigated; and the French ice dancer scandal

Sussan Ley has announced her resignation from politics following a leadership defeat to Angus Taylor, who has emphasized immigration issues in his new role.

Feb 13 • 05:47 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Police watchdog to investigate alleged police brutality at Sydney protest against Isaac Herzog

An independent commission will investigate allegations of police brutality during a protest against Isaac Herzog's visit to Sydney, following numerous complaints about police misconduct.

Feb 13 • 01:09 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: PMs are caught assaulting delivery person in the Coroadinho neighborhood, in São Luís

Military police in Maranhão were caught on video assaulting a delivery person in São Luís, raising significant concerns about police conduct.

Feb 12 • 17:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Agency investigates police aggression against man dropping off his children at school in Fortaleza

An investigation is underway into a police assault on a man identified as Francisco Marden Oliveira during a security operation in Fortaleza, Brazil.

Feb 11 • 15:50 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Video: father is assaulted by police during approach after dropping children off at school, in Fortaleza

A father in Fortaleza was assaulted by police after dropping his children off at school, sparking public outrage and statements from the military police regarding an investigation into the incident.

Feb 11 • 00:07 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Police Beat Disabled Beggar Outside Temple

A disabled man begging outside a temple was beaten with a baton by a police officer in India.

Feb 10 • 11:48 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Violent protesters or police brutality? Key moments from Sydney protest

The article discusses the conflicting narratives between protesters and police following violent clashes during a demonstration against Israel's President in Sydney.

Feb 10 • 10:29 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Punched, pepper sprayed, charged: police accused of brutality at Sydney protests – podcast

The article discusses the violence that erupted during protests in Sydney against Israeli President Isaac Herzog, where police have been accused of brutality.

Feb 10 • 05:28 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

UP: Policeman Beat a Disabled Beggar with a Stick in Vindhyachal Temple Complex - VIDEO

A video has emerged showing a policeman beating a disabled beggar at the Vindhyavasini temple in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh.

Feb 10 • 03:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: revelers invade school in Consolação and are beaten by police with batons

Revelers in São Paulo's Consolação neighborhood faced police brutality after invading a closed school during pre-carnival festivities.

Feb 9 • 19:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

French riot officers go on trial accused of beating yellow vests protesters

Nine French riot police officers are on trial for allegedly beating peaceful protesters during the 2018 yellow vests demonstrations against the government.

Feb 9 • 14:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman is thrown to the ground by police during approach at a gas station in SC; VIDEO

A woman was recorded being thrown to the ground by a military police officer at a gas station in Braço do Norte, South Carolina, during a drug-related incident.

Feb 9 • 13:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

OAB Representative Criticizes Police Officers Who Assaulted Painter in Crisis: 'If the Intention Was to Contain, It Would Have Been Done Differently'

The vice-president of the Human Rights Commission of the OAB criticized police violence against a painter experiencing a mental health crisis in Brazil.

Feb 8 • 20:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Samba interrupted by the police in BH, and organization denounces brutality and intimidation

Organizers of a samba event in Belo Horizonte allege police brutality after officers interrupted the performance, despite the event having public authorization.

Feb 7 • 22:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Autistic student has crisis at school and mother denounces police brutality: 'My son is not a criminal'

The mother of a 13-year-old autistic boy claims her son was violently handled by police during a crisis at his school in Uberaba, expressing her shock at the incident.

Feb 6 • 22:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Addiction to pornographic videos, brutality in intoxication... the horrifying story of the 'serial cutter man'

The 'serial cutter man' who created terror on the streets of Bhopal has been arrested by the police after attacking young women with blades while under the influence of drugs and was found to be addicted to watching pornographic videos.

Feb 5 • 16:14 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Only migrants should be afraid. But Trump is building a new repressive system for all of America

The article discusses how actions by ICE agents in Minneapolis reveal a shift in police brutality perceptions amidst Trump's immigration policies, which are losing support even as he continues to allocate significant resources to enforcement.

Feb 5 • 16:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

Our son was tortured in police custody, died – Family

The family of Patrick Peresousdei alleges that he was tortured by police officers in Bayelsa State, leading to his death six days after his release from custody, igniting protests in the capital city, Yenagoa.

Feb 5 • 01:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Era of Fascism has Arrived [Shin Jin-wook's Perspective]

The article describes the ongoing human tragedies in the U.S. due to the tyranny of the Trump administration, highlighting police brutality and the rise of fascism supported by a large portion of the electorate.

Feb 3 • 20:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: PM uses patrol car door to crush legs of detained suspect in SP

A security camera captured a military police officer kicking and using the patrol car door to pin the legs of a man already detained on suspicion of theft in Mauá, Greater São Paulo.

Feb 3 • 19:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Family claims mental health issues and says man beaten by police in interior of SP became a 'punching bag'

The family of Carlos Eduardo Montalvão alleges he faced mental health issues before being violently assaulted by police in Morro Agudo, SP, and they had sought medical attention for him days prior to the incident.

Feb 3 • 14:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

The Brutality of a Kalyugi Father: Rape of Daughter for 15 Days, Accused Arrested

A shocking incident in Delhi's Paharganj area involves a 14-year-old girl accusing her father of sexual assault over a period of 15 days, leading to his immediate arrest by the police.

Feb 2 • 18:34 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

Brutal beating by two doormen at the Opium nightclub on a customer: they smashed his skull

Two doormen at Madrid's Opium nightclub have reportedly savagely beaten a customer, leading to a serious skull injury, prompting an investigation by the National Police.

Jan 15 • 07:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Iran protesters tell of brutal police response as regime lashes out

Protesters in Iran continue to demonstrate against the regime amidst a harsh crackdown, with reports of police brutality and widespread unrest as internet access remains restricted.

Jan 10 • 13:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Killing citizens in the name of racism

The shooting death of a 37-year-old American woman by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis highlights a violent policy targeting immigrants.

Jan 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Man shot dead by police during operation at Giessen University Hospital

A man was shot and killed by police at the Giessen University Hospital after allegedly threatening hospital staff with scissors.

Dec 26 • 22:25 UTC

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