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NEET protests: SC constitutes 5-member panel to probe police excesses, use of force and surveillance

The Supreme Court on Thursday constituted a five-member High-Powered Enquiry Committee headed by former judge R Subhash Reddy to investigate alleged police excesses during NEET protests. The panel will examine claims involving pellet guns, electric batons, lathi charges, tear gas, violence against women, surveillance, crowd-control measures, medical aid and compensation.

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Syrian police investigator will face prosecution after detainee with hemophilia dies

An official probe in Syria's Latakia province has found that a police investigator slapped a young man with hemophilia during interrogation, despite warnings about his medical condition

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Alps Climber mystery solved: Bodies of two Belgian found in Swiss Alps, 34 years after they vanished

The remains of two Belgian mountaineers who disappeared in the Swiss Alps in 1992 have been identified after melting ice exposed their remains near the Trift Glacier. DNA testing confirmed their identities, ending a 34-year mystery. Swiss authorities said the discovery is linked to the retreat of glaciers, which is…

The Economic Times · Aug 20

Hunt for Northern line sex attacker: Police launch CCTV appeal after two women assaulted on Tube

The attacks happened two days apart on Northern line trains

Evening Standard · Aug 20

Tinder conman claimed he had cancer in devious trap to swindle victims out of £70k

Joseph Gibson, 35, told his victims he had cancer and needed money to fund his treatment, as well as impressing them with his so-called wealth

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Colorado woman removes her $2000 rings for tanning at Palm Beach Tan. Then they’re gone, and the staff acts suspicious: ‘Like, I don’t know’

She left them on the bench before her tanning appointment.

We Got This Covered · Aug 20

Russian police arrest citizens critical of fuel shortages caused by Ukraine war

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The Independent UK · Aug 20

Vietnam police charge man with rape after American woman alleges attack

Vietnam has charged a 23-year-old man with rape after an American student said she was assaulted during a group holiday

The Independent UK · Aug 20

Sinhagad Fort clash: How right-wing outfit's objection to girl's shorts led to a fight near Tanaji Malusare memorial

A man was allegedly assaulted at Maharashtra's Sinhagad Fort after an argument broke out over a young girl wearing shorts. Police have registered an FIR against eight members of a right-wing outfit, including three women, and launched a search for the accused.

The Economic Times · Aug 20

From ‘elation’ to ‘terrible news’ in 10 minutes: how the confusion over missing bushwalker Lily Hooper unfolded

The 18-year-old’s body was found in Nattai national park on Thursday – but initial police messages indicated she was alive

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20