# Criminal arrests in India

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-arrests-in-india
> Updated: 2026-11-04T17:41:59.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Police in various Indian states have conducted several arrests related to violent crimes and sexual assaults.

In Bhind, a father and three others were arrested for the alleged contract killing of his son, motivated by the victim’s alcohol addiction. In Nalanda, Bihar, four individuals were detained following the gang rape of a dancer during a birthday party.

In Uttar Pradesh, Vijay Nishad was arrested for the alleged murder of a 26-year-old teacher, whom he reportedly strangled following a marriage dispute. Additionally, in Lucknow, Ankit Verma was apprehended following allegations of sexual assault involving a 14-year-old student.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-04: Police arrest two individuals in separate crime incidents in India

Police in India have arrested Vijay Nishad for the alleged murder of a teacher and Ankit Verma for the alleged sexual assault of a minor.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-arrest-two-individuals-in-separate-crime-incidents-in-india

### 2026-11-01: Police arrest four in separate murder and gang rape cases in India

Police in Bhind and Nalanda have arrested multiple suspects in connection with a contract killing and a gang rape incident, respectively.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/police-arrest-four-in-separate-murder-and-gang-rape-cases-in-india

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