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A PAC soldier in Varanasi attacked a vegetable vendor couple with a rod, leaving them seriously injured after a dispute over vegetable prices.

A roundup of significant events in Brazil, including the death of a former FBI official, the loss of veteran actor Juca de Oliveira, and various social incidents.

The article reports various news highlights, including the death of a former FBI agent and Brazilian actress Juca de Oliveira, and incidents of police brutality and animal abuse.

A roundup of various news stories from Acre, Brazil, including the passing of a former FBI agent and the arrest of six men for assaulting a capybara.

A police officer in São Vicente, São Paulo, was filmed kicking a woman's face, raising concerns over police conduct.

Police apprehended Gaurav Prajapati after an encounter in connection with the brutal murder of a 4-year-old girl in Ghaziabad.

Police in East Jerusalem assaulted journalists who were documenting the violent dispersal of Palestinian worshippers.

Milano's investigation reveals that police officer Carmelo Cinturrino premeditated the murder of drug dealer Abderrahim Mansouri amid a backdrop of police brutality and corruption.

Four police officers were convicted for their role in illegal actions including torture and home invasions in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

A tribal youth in Maharashtra was brutally beaten and tortured by a brick kiln owner and his accomplice, who hung him upside down from a tree and applied chili powder to his wounds.

Gabriel Zetterström discusses the enduring relevance of Sinéad O'Connor's song "Black Boys on Mopeds" in the context of contemporary issues surrounding police brutality and artistic expression.

A criminal gang that targeted delivery workers in Greece with extreme brutality has been dismantled following a coordinated police operation.

A mother, Niina, lost her faith in the police after her son was allegedly assaulted by officers while being detained for firing a rocket in Helsinki.

A 90-year-old woman was gang-raped in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, leading to widespread outrage and a police investigation.

Advocacy group Take It Back Movement announces the release of Rasheed Wasiu, a protester held for six years after the 2020 #EndSARS protests against police brutality in Nigeria.

A court in Maranhão has ordered the state to pay a teacher R$ 25,000 for damages after she was assaulted during a police encounter.

The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned the police's alleged beating and abuse of lawyer Saminu Na’iloka while he was fulfilling his professional duties in Yobe State.

A police officer in Brazil was recorded on security camera punching a man during an arrest, prompting an internal investigation into the officer's conduct.

A young man was brutally murdered by a coworker at a slaughterhouse in Inhumas, Brazil, reportedly enduring around 50 stab wounds.

A 24-year-old man has been arrested in Araguaína, Tocantins, on suspicion of involvement in the kidnapping and murder of a woman in Goiás.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.