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Three juveniles who escaped an observation home in Gumla by scaling a boundary wall using a bedsheet rope were apprehended by police in Lohardaga district the following day. Authorities swiftly launched a search operation after the daring early morning escape. Two of the apprehended juveniles hail from Lohardaga, with the third from Gumla's Ghaghra area. Further actions are in progress.

Odisha police are enhancing child-friendly approaches amid rising crimes against children and juvenile offenses. A training program emphasizes empathy and care for young individuals, urging officers to focus on children's life stories over their alleged crimes. This initiative aims to strengthen child protection, rights, and trauma-informed policing practices across the state.

Three inmates of the Gumla Observation Home escaped early Friday morning by scaling the boundary wall. They fashioned a rope from a bedsheet and used a bent iron rod as a hook to overcome the barbed wire. Police are investigating potential negligence by security guards and are actively searching for the fugitives.

An 18-year-old boy was stabbed in outer Delhi's Sultanpuri area by three juveniles following a dispute over minor issues. The victim, Naitik, sustained a knife injury on his left thigh. Police have apprehended one juvenile accused and are searching for the other two.

Following a deeply troubling case in Pakur district, seven suspects—five young adults and two juveniles—are now in judicial custody after being charged with the gang-rape of a 13-year-old girl. Police acted swiftly, arresting all seven within hours of the first report.

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In 2024, Bihar emerged as the epicenter of juvenile delinquency in India, recording a striking 5,037 cases, representing a shocking 105% rise in violent incidents. The state didn't just lead in these alarming statistics but also topped the charts for assault cases and kidnappings.

Justice Secretary David Lammy unveiled plans to cut youth custody by 25%, inspired by his own experiences growing up in Tottenham. The reforms aim to reduce pre-trial detentions, introduce youth intervention courts, and enhance parental accountability. These measures seek to divert children from crime and prevent future offending by offering community sentences and specialized support.

In a shocking incident in Aligarh, a 15-year-old boy endured severe head trauma after being brutally attacked for declining to part with Rs 200 for alcohol. Eyewitnesses claim the assailant drove six cobbler nails into the boy's skull.

Uttarakhand police have informed the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes that none of the six accused in the Anjel Chakma murder case belong to Scheduled Tribe groups, contradicting earlier claims. This clarification came during a review meeting where petitioners also raised concerns about bail granted to two minor accused and the absconding prime accused.

Amid rising concerns over misleading alcohol packaging, the Supreme Court is considering a petition aimed at uniform standards for liquor containers across India. Advocacy groups are raising alarms about the dangers of tetra packs that look like fruity drinks, citing potential increases in underage drinking and drunk driving fueled by their deceiving designs.