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Hapur, UP: The escalating monkey menace in Hapur has turned violent, with a wild troop attacking a young man in Pilkhuwa on Sunday. The horrifying incident was captured on a nearby CCTV camera, leaving local residents in a state of panic. Attack Caught on CameraAccording to reports, the youth, residing in a densely populated lane in Pilkhuwa, stepped out of his house to buy some household items. Within moments, a group of monkeys, roaming the street and perched on nearby walls, surrounded him. CCTV footage clearly shows the monkeys lunging at the young man before he could react. The youth’s cries drew the attention of local residents, who rushed with sticks and managed to chase the monkeys away. Fortunately, the victim escaped without any injuries. Growing Fear Among ResidentsThis...

Lucknow: Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Governor Kalyan Singh, fondly remembered as ‘Babuji’, was commemorated across Uttar Pradesh and the country on his 94th birth anniversary on Monday. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid floral tribute to the veteran leader, recalling his unwavering commitment to the Ram Janmabhoomi movement and his willingness to sacrifice political power for the cause. Kalyan Singh’s name remains closely linked with one of the most defining moments in India’s political history. Following the demolition of the disputed structure in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992, his majority government was dismissed and President’s Rule was imposed in Uttar Pradesh. Notably, Kalyan Singh raised no objection to the decision and refused to use force to stop the ongoing kar sev...

Jhansi: A 16-year-old boy was detained by police after he attempted to purchase a ticket for an Underwater Mermaid Show at the ongoing Jhansi Festival using counterfeit currency. The incident came to light when the fair manager grew suspicious of a ₹500 note tendered by the teenager and immediately alerted the police. According to officials, the incident occurred at the exhibition ground where the popular underwater show is drawing large crowds. When the teenager approached the ticket counter, the manager noticed irregularities in the currency note and informed the Nawabad police station. Police personnel arrived at the spot and took the minor into custody for questioning. During a search, police recovered two counterfeit ₹500 notes from the teenager. Initial interrogation revealed t...