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Meerut: Tensions escalated in Meerut on Friday as hundreds of protesters from the Kashyap community and the Nishad Party gathered at the Commissionerate Park demanding justice for the murder of Rohit, also known as Sonu Kashyap, in the Sardhana area of Meerut district, Uttar Pradesh. The administration had deployed two companies each of police and RPF personnel from the morning to manage the situation, but controlling the agitated crowd proved challenging. Protesters warned that the sit-in at the Commissionerate Park would continue until justice is served. Family Accuses Police of Shielding AccusedIn an emotional appeal, Sonu Kashyap’s elder sister, Aarti Kashyap, accused the police of protecting the real perpetrators. She claimed that multiple individuals were involved in her brother’s...

An FIR filed after over three months in Mau district has raised questions about police responsiveness in a caste-based harassment case. The case involves Vishal Gautam, a resident of Chhoti Rastipur village, whose younger brother, Rahul Gautam, was allegedly beaten and subjected to casteist slurs last September. Vishal alleged that during the attack, the assailants mocked Rahul, saying, “If you study and become a District Magistrate, who will do our work?” Despite the serious nature of the allegations, police did not register the case at the time, reportedly due to political pressure. The victims then approached the courts, prompting police to finally file the FIR on January 13, 2026. Incident Details According to the complaint, on September 10, 2025, Rahul Gautam was returning ho...

Aligarh: In a shocking and heart-wrenching incident in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, a father allegedly killed his 15-day-old daughter while under the influence of alcohol. The brutal act reportedly involved the father throwing the infant on the ground, leading to her death. Following the horrifying act, the intoxicated father was found asleep next to the lifeless child. The mother discovered the tragedy only after the child had already passed away. Her screams drew neighbors, who gathered at the scene. The incident took place in the Civil Lines police station area. Locals claim that the couple had been involved in ongoing disputes over certain issues for some time. Authorities have registered a case, and further investigation is underway.

Kannauj (UP): A heartbreaking incident occurred in Sakri Khurd village under the Manimau police station area on Thursday, where two brothers lost their lives after consuming a beverage from a glass that had previously contained pesticide. One brother died instantly in the field, while the other succumbed en route to the hospital, leaving their father devastated at the sight of both sons dead. Incident Details The victims, 21-year-old Satyam and 19-year-old Mayank, sons of Ravish Kumar Srivastava, were assisting their father in spraying pesticides on a potato crop near Lilapur village, about 2 km from their home. Around 10 AM, the trio applied the chemical to protect the crop from blight and carried out irrigation afterward. By evening around 5 PM, Satyam and Mayank had sent their ...