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Prosecution: No Evidence Veselin Milić Aided Perpetrator in Inđija Murder
Worlddanas4d ago

Prosecution: No Evidence Veselin Milić Aided Perpetrator in Inđija Murder

The body found in a barrel near Inđija has been identified as a 52-year-old man reported missing in mid-May. Eleven people were arrested, including former Belgrade police chief Veselin Milić, but the prosecution dismissed charges against three police officers due to lack of evidence that Milić aided the perpetrator.

G S Malik Appointed Gujarat Police Chief
Politicsindian-express7d ago

G S Malik Appointed Gujarat Police Chief

G S Malik, known for leading efforts to deport illegal Bangladeshi immigrants and for his service in a UN mission, has been named the new police chief for the Indian state of Gujarat.

Starmer Accuses Elon Musk of UK Political Interference Over Henry Nowak Murder
WorldBBCbloombergNYT+51FTThe Guardianyle-uutisetcnbcnosruvtagesschaufaz+43 more9d ago54 sources

Starmer Accuses Elon Musk of UK Political Interference Over Henry Nowak Murder

Labour leader Keir Starmer has accused Elon Musk of interfering in UK politics by attempting to sow division regarding the murder of Henry Nowak. This comes as the Prime Minister stated Nowak deserves a legacy beyond his tragic death, and discussions around the case continue to generate controversy.

Police Chief Warns Against 'Two-Tier Policing' Claims
PoliticsThe Independent9d ago

Police Chief Warns Against 'Two-Tier Policing' Claims

Chief Inspector Andy George has warned that claims of 'two-tier policing' could severely set back efforts to improve policing, potentially returning them to the state of the 1960s, prior to the murder of Stephen Lawrence.

Senjak Murder Investigation Remains Unclear After Two Weeks
Worldn1-serbia14d ago

Senjak Murder Investigation Remains Unclear After Two Weeks

Two weeks after the murder in Senjak, Belgrade, the investigation remains shrouded in mystery, with official information indicating that a search of the former police chief's apartment and offices has only just been conducted. The case is being likened to an 'X-Files' mystery.

Supreme Court Takes Cognizance of Twisha Sharma Death Case Amid Investigation
Politicshelsingin-sanomatdigi24Times of India+4hindustan-timesindian-expressndtvbalkan-web20d ago7 sources

Supreme Court Takes Cognizance of Twisha Sharma Death Case Amid Investigation

The Supreme Court has taken cognizance of the Twisha Sharma death case, with the Chief Justice of India scheduled to hear the matter. Investigations are ongoing into the circumstances surrounding her death, including a second autopsy and examination of her final communications and alleged abortion angle.

Serbia Rocked by Police Scandal, Chief Arrested
Worldindex-hr24d ago

Serbia Rocked by Police Scandal, Chief Arrested

Serbia is experiencing an unprecedented political and police scandal, with the police chief arrested amid deep connections to organized crime, while President Vučić makes bizarre statements.

Icelandic Police Chief Comments on Taser Use in Incident
Worldmorgunbladid26d ago

Icelandic Police Chief Comments on Taser Use in Incident

Margrét Kristín Pálsdóttir, acting police chief in Suðurnes, stated that the decision to use a taser is made on a case-by-case basis. This follows an incident where police used a taser on an individual who had doused themselves with flammable liquid.

Belgrade Murder Probe: Army Joins Search, Ex-Police Chief Investigated
Politicsn1-serbiajutarnji-listdanas26d ago3 sources

Belgrade Murder Probe: Army Joins Search, Ex-Police Chief Investigated

The Serbian army has joined the search for the body of a murder victim in Belgrade, while a former head of the city's criminal police is under investigation for allegedly covering up the crime. The case has drawn significant attention as authorities continue to seek the victim's remains and clarify the involvement of high-ranking officials.

Gunshots and Standoff Prompt Philippine Senate Lockdown
PoliticsBBCbloombergNYT+53le-mondeThe GuardianNPRAl Jazeeradr-dkyle-uutisetcbchelsingin-sanomat+45 more1mo ago56 sources

Gunshots and Standoff Prompt Philippine Senate Lockdown

The Philippine Senate was placed on full alert and lockdown after gunshots were reported, leading to an investigation into what some described as an "attack" or "standoff." Officials denied government involvement, clarifying that Marines present were security detail.

Met Police Chief Urges Tech Firms to Render Stolen Phones Unusable
PoliticsBBCThe GuardianThe Independent+1iefimerida2d ago4 sources

Met Police Chief Urges Tech Firms to Render Stolen Phones Unusable

The Metropolitan Police chief has called for new legislation to compel technology companies to implement features that would make stolen mobile phones completely unusable, aiming to deter phone theft by removing any value from stolen devices.

UK Protests Erupt After Henry Nowak's Death, Far-Right Accused of Exploitation
WorldBBCThe GuardianAl Jazeera+13nrkcbcfazFrance 24tvn24de-volkskrantThe Independentobservador+5 more9d ago16 sources

UK Protests Erupt After Henry Nowak's Death, Far-Right Accused of Exploitation

Protests and disorder have erupted across the UK following the death of Henry Nowak, with far-right groups accused of exploiting the incident. The events have sparked public anger and raised concerns about social unrest, while a former police officer was falsely linked to the arrest by AI.

Belgrade Police Chief Implicated in Murder Case
Worldvijesti-me11d ago

Belgrade Police Chief Implicated in Murder Case

The Belgrade police chief is reportedly under scrutiny for being present at a restaurant where a 52-year-old man was killed, whose body was later found buried in a barrel. The incident highlights alleged connections between politics, police, and organized crime in Serbia.

New Zealanders Recognized in King's Birthday Honours List
Politicsrnz13d ago

New Zealanders Recognized in King's Birthday Honours List

Former Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier, former Manawatu police chief Ross Grantham, and other notable New Zealanders like Beatrice Faumuinā and Suzie Bates are among the 178 recipients recognized in the King's Birthday Honours list for their contributions, particularly in community work.

New Phishing Scam Uses Greek Police Chief's Name
Politicsnewsbeast14d ago

New Phishing Scam Uses Greek Police Chief's Name

The Hellenic Police are warning citizens about a new phishing email scam circulating, which illegally uses the names of the Hellenic Police and the National Cyber Security Authority. The scam threatens immediate arrest if recipients do not respond.

Corruption Investigations Intensify Across Europe
WorldwsjThe Guardianyle-uutiset+57nosruvukrainska-pravdaaftonbladetberlingskeDWle-figaroder-standard+49 more15d ago60 sources

Corruption Investigations Intensify Across Europe

Police in Serbia searched the apartment and offices of former police chief Veselin Milić, while Spain's Pedro Sánchez faces mounting corruption probes. Meanwhile, Hungary's Péter Magyar has pledged to fight corruption and join the European Public Prosecutor's Office after EU funds were unblocked.

Minneapolis Police Chief Resigns Over Investigation Interference
PoliticsAPNYTThe Guardian+3Fox NewsYahoohindustan-times17d ago6 sources

Minneapolis Police Chief Resigns Over Investigation Interference

Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara has resigned from his position after Mayor Jacob Frey stated that O'Hara interfered with an investigation. The resignation follows a scandal related to a sexual misconduct inquiry.

Czech Criminal Police Chief Warns About Informants
Politicsirozhlas21d ago

Czech Criminal Police Chief Warns About Informants

General Major Tomáš Kubík, the longest-serving head of the Czech criminal police, has warned that an informant is not a friend, describing it as 'a path to hell'. Kubík has held his position for a record five years.

Ex-Belgrade Police Chief Linked to Missing Man Investigation
Worldindex-hrn1-serbiadanas27d ago3 sources

Ex-Belgrade Police Chief Linked to Missing Man Investigation

Police are investigating the disappearance of a man, with a car connected to the case found during searches in the Senjak area. Former Belgrade police chief Veselin Milić is reportedly linked to the incident, having allegedly lured the missing man to a restaurant.

Ex-Belgrade Police Chief Veselin Milić Detained for 30 Days
PoliticsNHK Worldindex-hrn1-serbia+1024urjutarnji-listcyprus-maildanasklix-ban1-bihvijesti-mecdm-me+2 more28d ago13 sources

Ex-Belgrade Police Chief Veselin Milić Detained for 30 Days

Veselin Milić, former head of Belgrade police and an advisor to President Vučić, has been ordered to 30 days of detention by the Higher Court in Belgrade. His arrest is connected to a disappearance case, though the body of the victim has not yet been found.

Slovak "Očistec" Trial Begins for Former Police Chiefs
Worldirozhlasdennik-naktuality-sk1mo ago3 sources

Slovak "Očistec" Trial Begins for Former Police Chiefs

The "Očistec" (Purge) trial has commenced in Slovakia, with former high-ranking police officials, including Tibor Gašpar, facing charges related to corruption and alleged ties to organized crime. The defendants, including a Vice-Chairman of the Slovak Parliament, deny their guilt in the high-profile case.

India Appoints New Defence and Navy Chiefs
PoliticsTimes of Indiahindustan-timesindian-express+4ndtvinquirervanguard-ngmyjoyonline1mo ago7 sources

India Appoints New Defence and Navy Chiefs

India has announced the appointments of Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani as the next Chief of Defence Staff and Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan as the new Chief of Naval Staff. Both are expected to assume their new roles by the end of the month.

Serbian Police Arrested for Allegedly Protecting Murder Suspect
Worldindex-hrdanasklix-ba+2mkd-mkinquirer3d ago5 sources

Serbian Police Arrested for Allegedly Protecting Murder Suspect

Several members of an intervention unit of the Serbian police have been arrested in Belgrade, accused of protecting a mafioso who allegedly killed a man found in a barrel. Police chiefs are also implicated in allegedly covering up the murder.

Belgrade Police Chief Cleared of Charges, Opposition Cries Foul
Worldn1-serbiadanas4d ago2 sources

Belgrade Police Chief Cleared of Charges, Opposition Cries Foul

Prosecutors have dropped charges against the Belgrade police chief, an outcome that opposition parties and civil society organizations criticize as a capitulation of the judiciary to political power. The decision has sparked accusations of political influence over the legal system.

New Police Chief Appointed in Šabac, Serbia
Politicsn1-serbia10d ago

New Police Chief Appointed in Šabac, Serbia

The Ministry of Internal Affairs announced that Colonel of Police, Goran Živković, has been appointed as the new Chief of the Police Administration in Šabac by a decision of the police director.

Authorities Seek Arrest of Former Police Chief Dela Rosa
Politicsinquirer15d ago

Authorities Seek Arrest of Former Police Chief Dela Rosa

Philippine authorities, including the NBI and DILG, are actively pursuing the arrest of former police chief Bato Dela Rosa, with plans to subpoena his wife and offer a reward for his capture. Senators have been warned about potential consequences if they assist him in evading arrest, while officials urge him to surrender.

Péter Magyar Announces Investigations into Orbán Government, Dismisses Police Chief
Politicslsm-lvirozhlastelex+13tvn24hvgn1-serbiaaktuality-skstraits-timescyprus-maildanasdeadline+5 more18d ago16 sources

Péter Magyar Announces Investigations into Orbán Government, Dismisses Police Chief

Hungarian opposition figure Péter Magyar has announced plans to establish committees to investigate alleged abuses of power by Viktor Orbán's government and promised budget cuts. He also dismissed János Hajdu, the director of the special police unit TEK.

Cubans Protest US Indictment of Raúl Castro in Havana
PoliticsAPBBCbloomberg+78NYTFTThe GuardianAl JazeeraFox Newsnrkyle-uutisetnos+70 more22d ago81 sources

Cubans Protest US Indictment of Raúl Castro in Havana

Thousands of Cubans gathered in front of the US embassy in Havana to protest the US indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. His daughter and other Cuban officials repudiated the accusations, with some expressing readiness to fight against imperialism.

Serbian Police Chiefs Arrested in Ongoing Crackdown
Worldn1-serbiadanas26d ago2 sources

Serbian Police Chiefs Arrested in Ongoing Crackdown

Several high-ranking Serbian police officials, including Veselin Milić, have been arrested as part of an ongoing crackdown on police leadership. This follows previous arrests of figures like Hrkalović, indicating a broader effort against misconduct within the force.

Former Police Chief Questioned in Senjak Case
Politicsn1-serbiadanas26d ago2 sources

Former Police Chief Questioned in Senjak Case

The Higher Public Prosecutor's Office in Belgrade questioned the former head of the Criminal Police Directorate (UKP) as a citizen to gather information regarding the 'Senjak' case.

California Police Chief Charged with Hit-and-Run
PoliticsThe Independent1mo ago

California Police Chief Charged with Hit-and-Run

San Leandro Police Chief Angela Averiett has been charged with hit-and-run after allegedly colliding with another vehicle and leaving the scene, an accusation she denies, stating she did not 'knowingly' flee.

SEPCA General Assembly Held in Sarajevo
Worldn1-bih1mo ago

SEPCA General Assembly Held in Sarajevo

The General Assembly of SEPCA (Southeast European Police Chiefs Association) is currently underway in Sarajevo, with the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina presiding for the year 2026.

Croatian Criminal Police Chief Shot Dead in Krapina Cafe
Worlddeloindex-hrn1-serbia+824urjutarnji-listdanasklix-ban1-bihvijesti-mecdm-memkd-mk1mo ago11 sources

Croatian Criminal Police Chief Shot Dead in Krapina Cafe

A Croatian criminal police chief was fatally shot in a cafe in Krapina by an assailant using an illegal weapon, who then reportedly shot himself and is fighting for his life. The incident prompted a police investigation and expressions of shock from colleagues and officials.