Police Officers

Attack on an Iranian police convoy kills at least 10 officers; no suspects have been identified, authorities say

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Attack on an Iranian police convoy kills at least 10 officers; no suspects have been identified, authorities say

An attack on an Iranian police convoy Saturday in the country’s restive southern province of Sistan and Baluchestan killed at least 10 officers, authorities said. Details remain scarce over the attack in Gohar Kuh, some 1,200 kilometers (745 miles) southeast of the Iranian capital, Tehran. Initially, reports simply described an attack by “miscreants” without more … Read more

Senior cop among seven detained for extorting and molesting woman

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Senior cop among seven detained for extorting and molesting woman

KUALA LUMPUR: A senior police officer with the rank of Assistant Superintendent, along with six personnel, has been detained for alleged extortion and molestation of a woman earlier this month. Kuala Lumpur police chief Comm Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa said the 22-year-old victim lodged a report on Oct 7. “Previously, three local men were detained … Read more

Husband stabs newlywed wife, sets her ablaze

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Husband stabs newlywed wife, sets her ablaze

The Police Command in Lagos state says it has detained a 30-year-old newlywed man, Motunrayo Olaniyi, for allegedly stabbing his 25-year-old wife, Olajumoke, to death. The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the murder case to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday in Lagos. He said that the incident happened on Friday at about … Read more

How police, Ribadu’s office rescued 20 kidnapped medical students

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How police, Ribadu’s office rescued 20 kidnapped medical students

Police officers engaged kidnappers in a shootout on Thursday to rescue the 20 medical students kidnapped a week earlier, an official has said. The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, said the police secured the release with the support of the office of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. He said a kidnap kingpin was killed … Read more

Stop attacking journalists, IPI Nigeria warns security agencies

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Stop attacking journalists, IPI Nigeria warns security agencies

The Nigerian National Committee of International Press Institute (IPI Nigeria) has observed with concern a series of indiscriminate attacks on journalists covering the #ENDBADGOBERNANCE protests in the country. We hasten to remind law enforcement agencies that it is the constitutional duty of journalists to cover the protests. They should, therefore, not be attacked while carrying … Read more

Woman collapses after police fire tear gas at Abuja protesters

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Woman collapses after police fire tear gas at Abuja protesters

A female protester collapsed in Abuja on Friday after police officers fired tear gas to disperse peaceful protesters at the MKO Abiola Stadium. The protesters dispersed after the police fired multiple rounds of tear gas at them. However, two sturdy protesters stayed back, defied the health hazard of the tear gas and called for help … Read more

4 policemen beaten up by Army personnel in J&K’s Kupwara | India News

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4 policemen beaten up by Army personnel in J&K’s Kupwara | India News

NEW DELHI: Four police officers from Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir were hospitalised on Tuesday night after allegedly being assaulted by Army personnel, according to officials. The injured officers, identified as Special Police Officers Rayees Khan and Imtiyaz Malik, and Constables Saleem Mushtaq and Zahoor Ahmad, are currently receiving treatment at SKIMS Hospital in … Read more

After Boston Marathon course controversy with cops in Newton, BAA tells fans to stay off the course

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After Boston Marathon course controversy with cops in Newton, BAA tells fans to stay off the course

With the world’s greatest marathon only a few weeks away, Boston Marathon race officials are urging fans to stay off the course after last year’s controversy involving cops blocking a predominantly Black running group along Heartbreak Hill. The Boston Athletic Association is out with messaging on social media about the importance of having a clear … Read more

Police Officers Exposed For Making ‘Sickening’ And Sexual Comments About Women

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Police Officers Exposed For Making ‘Sickening’ And Sexual Comments About Women

A BBC investigation has exposed three Thames Valley Police Officers for making sexual and “sickening” comments while watching body-worn video footage of a woman having a seizure. The investigation also found that the male officers, employed at Newbury Police Station, watched the body-cam footage without reason. Nazir Afzal, the ex-Chief Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution … Read more

Indian Police Force actor Sidharth Malhotra turns delivery man for former Indian police officers : Bollywood News

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Indian Police Force actor Sidharth Malhotra turns delivery man for former Indian police officers : Bollywood News

In a heartfelt tribute to the real-life heroes who inspire and protect citizens, Prime Video unveiled a video featuring the lead actor of Indian Police Force, Sidharth Malhotra visiting the house of the brave police officers and listening to their inspiring stories. Amazon launched a special delivery box for their recently released action-packed series in … Read more