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Muzaffarnagar: In a major crackdown, Muzaffarnagar police have confiscated properties worth approximately ₹15.5 crore from notorious gangster Zahid and his sons, Khalid and Amir. The seized assets include 35 bighas of agricultural land, a pickup truck, and two motorcycles. Gangster Activities and Legal ProceedingsZahid and his sons have multiple cases registered against them under the Gangster Act. The trio was reportedly involved in organized criminal activities, including illegal cow slaughter, murder, and attempted murder in the Ratanpuri police station area. Police have been actively pursuing their arrest for some time. Criminal Proceeds Used to Acquire AssetsSenior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sanjay Kumar Verma stated that investigations revealed the gang had used illicit pro...

A shocking case of betrayal and cyber blackmail has come to light from the holy town of Vrindavan, where a young woman was allegedly trapped, filmed secretly and later blackmailed by a man she considered a friend. The accused, identified as Prince Thakur, is said to be associated with facilitating devotees’ visits at the Banke Bihari Temple. According to the police complaint filed by the victim, Prince Thakur had known her for a long time and had gained her trust. A few weeks ago, he allegedly called her to meet at a café in Mathura. During the meeting, he deceitfully recorded an objectionable video of the woman without her consent. When she later came to know about the recording, the accused assured her that the video would never be shown to anyone. Blackmail for ₹1 Lakh, Videos Mad...

A video circulating on social media from Moradabad district of Uttar Pradesh has sparked widespread discussion and prompted an official investigation. The video, reportedly recorded on December 20, 2025, shows a group of Muslim girls allegedly persuading a Hindu girl—believed to be their classmate at a coaching centre—to wear a burqa while returning home. According to information available, the incident took place in Sahukunj Colony under the Bilari area. In the video, the Hindu girl, dressed in regular clothes, appears hesitant and initially refuses when her friends ask her to wear a burqa. She is heard expressing concern about someone approaching, to which others respond that no one is coming. Moments later, under apparent peer pressure, the burqa is placed on her near a tree, an act ...

Lucknow: Chaos broke out at the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) headquarters in Lucknow on Thursday during a press conference addressed by party supremo and national president Mayawati. The incident occurred while Mayawati was speaking on the occasion of her 70th birthday, when smoke suddenly started emanating from the hall lights, triggering panic among attendees. According to reports, the press conference was underway in the party office when a technical malfunction caused smoke to rise from the lighting fixtures. The smoke quickly spread across the hall, causing alarm among party officials, workers, and members of the media present. Security personnel and event organizers acted swiftly, immediately concluding the press conference as a precaution. Mayawati, who was on stage, was safely e...