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Nigeria's Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olatunji Disu, announced that preparations for the recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables have reached the final pre-training stage. Comprehensive training programs are currently being developed for the new recruits.
A 26-year-old police constable was found dead in the restroom of an ACP office in Hyderabad, with police initially suggesting suicide, though his family suspects foul play.
Police Constable Rashid Charo, the main suspect in the fatal shooting of a youth mobiliser in Kariokor, will have to wait longer for his case hearing.
A police constable in Gujarat, a dry state, has been arrested for allegedly demanding a 12,000 Rupee bribe related to illegal liquor transport. The arrest highlights ongoing issues with corruption and prohibition enforcement in the state.
After 23 years, a court has acquitted all individuals accused in the 2003 murder of police constable KV Vinod, which occurred during the Adivasi agitation for land rights in Muthanga, Kerala.
An Elite Force constable was martyred during an ongoing operation against terrorists in Swat's Shalkho Sar area, where four terrorists were also killed. The operation continues as police work to neutralize the threat.
A police constable has received a warning after being found to have pinched a colleague's bottom. The incident led to disciplinary action against the officer.
A Delhi Police constable reportedly shot his wife dead before taking his own life using the same service pistol, with initial findings suggesting the self-inflicted shot occurred shortly before his body was discovered.
A Delhi Police constable allegedly shot his wife dead after a heated argument early Monday, hours after her birthday. Her family has alleged dowry harassment.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is questioning a Kuki police constable in connection with the abduction and death of six Naga men in Manipur.
Provisional answer keys have been released for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination and the UP Police Constable Exam 2026. Scanned OMR sheets for NEET UG will be available soon, while UPPRPB has published the keys for the constable exam on its official website.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed condolences following the deaths of two police officers killed in the line of duty: Constable Tarun Bali of the Ontario Provincial Police and Toronto Police Constable Marc Pinizzotto.
The Uttar Pradesh Police Constable Exam 2026 has attracted a massive 2.8 million applicants for just 32,679 posts. The applicant pool includes a significant number of engineers and postgraduates, highlighting the intense competition for government jobs.
Two suspects were killed and a police constable was injured in an ambush on a police vehicle in Hangu, with an investigation launched and efforts to arrest the attackers intensified.
A court upheld the dismissal of a police constable, describing him as a 'pawn in the hands of the enemy' during the proceedings.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the probe into the Twisha Sharma dowry death case, re-registering an FIR in Bhopal. This development follows a Supreme Court directive for an immediate investigation, with the court noting the accused's status as an ex-judge.
An inquest into the death of 14-year-old Noah Donohoe heard testimony from a police constable who found finger marks on the walls of a drain tunnel near the boy's body, believed to have been made by Noah himself.
Renowned cleric Muhammad Idrees was killed in a targeted attack in Charsadda, Pakistan. Two police constables were injured during the incident, and the attackers fled the scene after carrying out the assault.
A 48-year-old police constable, Santosh Chavan, was killed in Mumbai when a 200-tonne excavator drilling crane toppled onto his motorcycle at an under-construction flyover site in Mankhurd.
The rare killing of a woman police constable in Balochistan has drawn attention to the significant risks faced by female officers serving on the front lines.
A head constable with the Delhi Police has absconded after allegedly shooting a labourer dead in the Dwarka area of Delhi.
A Woman Police Constable in Trinidad was murdered, prompting an outpouring of grief from her family. She was remembered as a dedicated mother and an efficient worker.
An officer and two police constables have been suspended in connection with the Amravati explicit visuals case, following the emergence of a video showing them with an accused person.
A former Uttar Pradesh Police constable was arrested for allegedly murdering a beggar, burning the body, and placing his own belongings nearby to fake his death. Police uncovered the elaborate plot in Hathras.
A police constable was martyred after unknown assailants opened fire on a polio vaccination team in Dera Murad Jamali, Balochistan. The constable was providing security for the health workers during their campaign.
Police in Kuala Lumpur are actively searching for the driver of a Perodua Axia involved in a hit-and-run incident that left a traffic police constable injured. Authorities are appealing for public assistance to locate the suspect.
Two police constables and a security guard were killed in attacks in Bannu, Pakistan. The K-P governor and interior minister condemned the attacks and paid tribute to the deceased.
A traffic constable from Bihar Police has received widespread internet praise after a video went viral showing him successfully using CPR to revive a collapsed CISF jawan.
A police constable in Cyprus has been detained and remanded for two days in connection with an alleged assault on a mobile speed camera driver on the Paphos to Limassol highway, as investigations continue.
An encounter in Bihar resulted in the deaths of a police constable and two suspects after a gangster's threat to police went viral.
A man has been arrested for assaulting police constable Kumar in Ranipet, who suffered injuries to his nose and was admitted to the hospital.
A woman in Agra died by suicide after alleging years of physical and mental exploitation by a police constable she lived with, saying he promised marriage, refused later, and that her pleas for help…
The Lagos Commissioner of Police has instructed officials to maintain transparency, fairness, and integrity throughout the ongoing screening process for police constables.
A civilian was killed, and a police constable was injured when armed men on motorcycles opened fire on a police patrol in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district, officials said. A police official confirmed that the attack occurred in the Serai Naurang town, adding that “a gun battle between the police and the assailants erupted after the firing attack.” The official said the bodies of the civilian and the injured cop were taken to the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in the Serai Naurang town...
The Nigeria Police Force begins its physical and credentials screening for police constable applicants in Kebbi State from March 9 to April 18, 2026. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-begin-constable-recruitment-screening-in-kebbi-march-9/
Get the full list of required documents for the Lagos police constable screening. Find out the dates, venue, and dress code for the NPF recruitment. Read More: https://punchng.com/what-to-bring-as-police-constable-screening-starts-march-9/
An Enforcement Directorate (ED) staff member was shot dead at a marriage function in Delhi, with a police constable and two others arrested on suspicion of an affair.
LOWER SOUTH WAZIRISTAN: A police constable was martyred after unidentified armed men opened fire in the Wana tehsil of Lower South Waziristan district, officials said on Tuesday. According to District Police Officer (DPO) Mohammad Tahir, the attackers carried out a sudden assault in Mughal Khel village, leaving a constable, identified as Attaullah, critically wounded. He succumbed to his injuries on the spot. His body was taken to the district headquarters hospital (DHQ) in Wana for legal for...
A former Delhi Police constable has been apprehended for his alleged involvement in an interstate leopard poaching ring, with authorities also investigating potential links to a wildlife conservation NGO.
A police constable was found dead in an ACP office, with family suspecting foul play, while six farm laborers were killed in a lorry-auto collision in Telangana's Sangareddy district.
An on-duty police constable was martyred and another injured in an attack in Lakki Marwat. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region.
A Delhi Police constable, after losing Rs 6 lakh in online gaming, orchestrated a series of ATM thefts to recover his losses, teaching his team criminal tactics via internet videos.
The results for the Uttar Pradesh Police Constable exam for 2026 have been declared and are available on the official website uppbpb.gov.in, along with instructions on how to check scorecards.
A police constable was martyred and two suspected robbers were killed during a shootout in Karachi’s Orangi Town early Tuesday morning, according to police and rescue officials.
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has unveiled the names of 50,000 successful applicants for the police constable recruitment drive.
A Delhi Police constable shot and killed his wife on her birthday before dying by suicide hours later. Authorities are investigating the incident, with initial reports suggesting a dowry dispute.
A Delhi Police constable shot his wife dead on a road in Kalyanpuri after an argument and subsequently fled the scene. The incident occurred in the middle of the road, leaving his wife to die.
An inquest has heard that a police constable was struck by a car while in the process of closing a road. The hearing is investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Five people, including a police constable, who were abducted in separate incidents across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bannu and surrounding areas, have safely returned to their homes.
The UPPRPB Police Constable exam concluded with numerous reports of irregularities, including cases of forged documents and impersonation, raising concerns about the integrity of the examination process.
Over 723,000 candidates appeared for the UP Police constable exam, with five cases registered concerning the use of 'unfair means' during the examination.
The admit card for the UP Police Constable exam 2026 has been released, with instructions available online for candidates to download their hall tickets.
The city intimation slip for the Uttar Pradesh Police Constable Recruitment 2026 has been issued, with exams scheduled for June 8.
A woman police constable and a Brahvi-language poet were gunned down in separate incidents in the Turbat and Nushki areas of Balochistan, Pakistan.
A former Metropolitan Police constable allegedly told a female colleague, 'I hope you get Wayne Couzened,' in an apparent reference to Sarah Everard's killer, and also threatened to 'rape' and 'annihilate' her.
The father of a Woman Police Constable (WPC) who was recently slain has reportedly passed away just days following her funeral. His death occurred shortly after the burial of his daughter.
A Woman Police Constable (WPC) in Trinidad intervened in a domestic dispute, successfully rescuing a wife who was being beaten.
A police officer, a scrap dealer, and a labourer have been formally charged in connection with the murder of a Woman Police Constable. This development follows an investigation into the WPC's death.
The Nigeria Police Force has set April 28-30 as the dates for the recruitment examinations for police constables, attracting numerous applicants.
A gun battle erupted in Lakki Marwat district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, leading to the deaths of two terrorists and the martyrdom of a police constable.
The Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) has dismissed pleas from Chandigarh Police constables challenging the B-1 test required for promotions to the High Court.
A police constable in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, India, has been arrested. The officer is accused of sharing sensitive police movement information with cattle smugglers.
A woman has been arrested in Baghpat, India, for allegedly pressuring a police constable into religious conversion and marriage, threatening to frame him in a rape case if he refused.
Metropolitan Police Constable Charlie Cano was dismissed from his role after being filmed making 'appalling' remarks during an undercover Panorama investigation at Charing Cross police station.
In a new policy, ex-Agniveers will be allocated 20% of Delhi Police Constable positions and will be exempted from the Physical Efficiency Test, a highly competitive stage of the recruitment process.
A 27-year-old police constable, Bradley Corke, died after being critically injured in a collision on Thursday, Kent Police reported.
A 44-year-old police constable in Cyprus was arrested and suspended following a court warrant, facing investigations into an alleged assault on a mobile speed camera driver on the Paphos–Limassol highway on March 12.
Cypriot authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a special police constable in Limassol. The officer is implicated in an attack on a mobile speed camera operator and malicious damage to a vehicle, which occurred in the early hours.
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A female police constable (WPC) has been hospitalized and a driver arrested following a crash, indicating a serious road incident with legal consequences.
A Hong Kong police constable has been sentenced to 16 months in jail for extorting HK$60,000 from a rape suspect he believed was wrongly released by prosecutors.
A police constable in India has been suspended following an alleged attempt to abuse a woman.
The Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) are set to commence the screening process for 50,000 police constables on March 9.
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has partnered with the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) to ensure the integrity of the recruitment process for 50,000 police constables.
The Police Service Commission (PSC) announced that physical and credential screening for 50,000 police constable applicants will commence nationwide on March 9, 2026, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters.
A Shivaji Maharaj procession in Bagalkot was disrupted by stone pelting, resulting in injuries to two individuals, including a police constable, and briefly escalating tensions.
Three men, including a police constable, were arrested after police seized meth, heroin, and cannabis worth RM18,500 from a Lumut police cell in Malaysia.
A 26-year-old police constable was found dead in the restroom of the L B Nagar ACP office in Hyderabad, with police suspecting suicide while his family alleges foul play.
A police constable has been remembered by the community as a 'father figure'. Tributes highlight the significant role the officer played in the lives of many.
A police constable was injured when two groups of Kanwariyas clashed in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Police intervened to counsel both groups and issued a warning against repeating such behavior before allowing them to continue their journey.
An Uttar Pradesh police constable was arrested on Thursday in Gorakhpur for allegedly raping and killing a 10-year-old girl.
Two married police constables have been arrested and charged with abducting and raping a Class 10 student. They allegedly lured the teenager to a vacant room before the assault.
A Delhi Police constable was killed in a hit-and-run incident involving a speeding car at the Singhu border.
A suspended police constable, driving under the influence, injured two pedestrians on the Delhi-Lucknow Highway and continued speeding even after his tire detached, before being stopped and assaulted by motorists and residents.
A police constable in Karnataka died by suicide during a visit by politician D K Shivakumar, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
A police constable, Umar Niaz Khan, was martyred in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, after unidentified assailants opened fire on him near Lora Bridge while he was on his way to duty.
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced the results for the Delhi Police Constable 2026 examination, along with the cut-off marks.
A Delhi Police constable was arrested in Gurgaon after allegedly assaulting a 21-year-old woman and threatening her family, including a rape threat to her younger sister, while intoxicated.
A Punjab Police constable has been chosen to undergo training as a pilot for the Indian Air Force, transitioning from beat duty to the cockpit.
The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) is set to declare admit cards for the UP Police Constable Recruitment 2026, with exams scheduled to begin on June 8.
An inquest into the death of Rex Masai has revealed instances of lies and cover-ups, with a police constable reportedly misleading investigators about his mobile phone records.
A handcuffed jail inmate was shot dead in Punjab after allegedly attacking an asthmatic police constable with a sharp weapon and attempting to escape custody outside a hospital. Police confirmed the incident.
A police constable was killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district after being abducted by unidentified assailants, according to local officials.
A police constable was martyred on Friday when militants targeted an armored police vehicle with a rocket and sniper attack in Bannu, within the jurisdiction of Mandan Police Station near the Fatah Khel police post.
A Woman Police Constable has lost a lawsuit concerning a missing Galil rifle and ammunition.
A police constable was martyred in a terrorist attack on a checkpost located in Pishin, Balochistan. The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in the region.
During the Tamil Nadu election, a police constable was stabbed at a polling booth by an individual reportedly harboring resentment towards law enforcement officers.
A police constable was discovered dead in Khulna, Bangladesh, prompting an investigation into the circumstances of his death.
A man has been sentenced to jail for an assault that resulted in a police constable sustaining a broken jaw and eye socket.
A dismissed police constable in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly killing a beggar and burning the body in an attempt to fake his own death.
A police constable was killed and four others were injured in an attack on a polio vaccination team in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Hangu district on the first day of a nationwide campaign.
A 34-year-old Assam police constable was found dead in Dhemaji district, with authorities suspecting suicide.
Two police constables in Mumbai have been arrested on charges of abducting a forex delivery man and stealing $10,000 from him.
An Aligarh police constable has been suspended and booked for allegedly demanding sexual favors from a 25-year-old rape survivor, reportedly telling her she would only receive help if she met him in a hotel.
A 44-year-old special police constable has been arrested and suspended from duty by Police Chief Themistos Arnaoutis following an attack on a mobile speed camera driver on the Paphos–Limassol motorway.
A 34-year-old man who was allegedly smuggling tobacco and liquor has been arrested for driving with a police constable holding onto his car's bonnet on the Bengaluru-Hosur Highway.
A woman in Agra died by suicide, leaving behind videos accusing UP Police constable JB Gautam of mental harassment and breaking a marriage promise, leading to his arrest for abetment.
A police constable was tragically killed in a road accident that occurred in the Nagapattinam district.
Members of the Nagaland Assembly have expressed significant concern regarding the criteria used for the recruitment of police constables. The discussion highlighted potential issues with the current selection process.
The Nigeria Police Force has set March 9, 2026, for the police constable screening in Oyo State.
The Delta State Police Command has started physical and credential screening for shortlisted applicants for the police constable recruitment exercise. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-begins-screening-for-police-constable-recruitment/
Two individuals are scheduled to be produced in court in Fiji in connection with the alleged murder of a police constable.
The Police Service Commission (PSC) in Nigeria is set to begin the screening process for 50,000 police constables on March 9.