Uttar Pradesh

Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh: Authorities have deployed a strong police contingent in Sambhal as a land survey is set to begin on an eight-bigha cemetery near Jama Masjid, which is currently occupied by 22 illegally constructed shops and houses. The move comes amid heightened security concerns following past incidents of stone-pelting from these structures. Security Measures in PlaceAccording to SP Kuldeep Singh, PAC, RAF, and additional police personnel have been stationed in the area. Drone cameras are being used for strict surveillance, and intelligence units including LIU remain on high alert. The survey operation is being coordinated from the Satyavrit Police Station control room. A dedicated team comprising four law officers and 22 revenue officials will conduct the measurement and insp...

Noida, Uttar Pradesh: In a late-night mishap under the Sector-31 flyover, a high-speed car collided with a young cyclist, leaving him injured. The car reportedly mounted the footpath after the impact. Eyewitnesses quickly intervened, preventing the driver from fleeing and handing him over to the police. Details of the IncidentThe accident occurred around 11:40 PM on Monday under the elevated road in Sector-31, which falls under the Sector-20 police jurisdiction. The cyclist, identified as Ashok Sharma from Barola village, sustained injuries in the collision and was immediately rushed to the district hospital with the help of bystanders. His condition is currently stable. Police ActionFollowing the incident, police seized the damaged vehicle and took the driver into custody. Authoriti...

Kushinagar, UP: In the midst of political chatter surrounding a recent gathering of Brahmin BJP MLAs, Kushinagar MLA PN Pathak has clarified the intent behind such meetings, highlighting that the Brahmin community’s role is to unite society rather than create divisions. The meeting, held at PN Pathak’s residence during the state assembly session, had drawn attention and criticism from newly appointed BJP state president Pankaj Chaudhary, who warned against any activities that could be perceived as caste-based consolidation. The remarks ignited political debate within the party and among NDA allies. PN Pathak’s StatementAddressing the issue via a social media post on X, PN Pathak stated that in Sanatan traditions, Brahmins are seen as guides, thinkers, and stabilizers of society. He e...

Kanpur: The IIT Kanpur campus was shaken after BTech final-year student Jaysingh, originally from Rajasthan, reportedly took his own life, citing despair over unresolved back papers and missed placement opportunities. According to sources, Jaysingh first attempted to cut his wrist four times before ultimately hanging himself, raising serious concerns about the institute’s counseling and student support mechanisms. Course Completion and Academic StrugglesJaysingh had enrolled in 2020 in the Biological Sciences and Bioengineering department, a four-year course scheduled to be completed in 2024. Reports indicate that he struggled with certain subjects, leading to concerns over possible year-back scenarios. The institute administration has not yet provided an official confirmation regarding...

Rampur, Uttar Pradesh: Senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan is currently serving a seven-year prison sentence in Rampur Jail over a PAN card-related case. Recently, he reportedly had a dispute with jail officials regarding the provision of blankets. On Monday, Dr. Tanzin Fatma, former Member of Parliament and wife of Azam Khan, visited Rampur Jail to meet him. She was accompanied by their elder son Adeeb Azam and Azam Khan’s sister Nikhat Akhlaq. Health Status and Jail ConditionsSpeaking to the media after the meeting, Tanzin Fatma stated that Azam Khan’s health remains as it was before. She highlighted that he has been provided neither a bed nor a proper sleeping arrangement since the first day of his imprisonment. The jail had previously denied him blankets, leading to a confron...

Jalaun, UP: A shocking case has emerged from Jalaun district, Uttar Pradesh, where a teacher has been arrested for allegedly committing obscene acts with a minor girl. The incident came to light after the victim’s family lodged a complaint with the police, prompting immediate action. According to police reports, the accused, identified as 55-year-old Ramesh Chandra Niranjan, a resident of Gandhi Nagar in Konch Kotwali, had been running a tuition center for local children for several years. Incident DetailsThe incident reportedly took place on Sunday afternoon when the accused visited a residential colony in Konch to conduct tuition classes. At that time, the girl’s mother was away for work, and her elder sister was also not at home. Allegedly, the teacher took advantage of the situat...

A heartbreaking incident has shaken Noida’s Bahlolpur village after a seven-year-old boy died from severe injuries sustained when he accidentally consumed acid, mistaking it for drinking water while playing inside his family’s shanty. The tragic incident occurred on December 25 in Sector-63, where the child, identified as Shivranjan, lived with his family in a makeshift dwelling. According to police, the boy was playing when he felt thirsty and picked up a bottle kept inside the hut, unaware that it contained highly corrosive acid. Acid Stored in Bottle Proves Fatal Believing the liquid to be water, the child opened the bottle and took a sip. Within moments, he began screaming in pain as the acid caused serious internal injuries. Alarmed family members rushed him to a hospital in ...

Noida Police arrested two notorious criminals involved in a daylight carjacking of a project manager after a dramatic encounter late Monday evening. The accused were shot in the legs during retaliatory police firing after they opened fire on the police team. The operation was carried out jointly by Kasna Police Station personnel and the SWAT team. Police recovered the looted car, illegal firearms, and live cartridges from the accused. Brutal Daylight Robbery According to police officials, the incident took place on December 23 in the Kasna police station area. The victim, Naveen Kumar, a project manager working with a builder, was heading towards Chirsi village around noon when three criminals on a motorcycle intercepted his car under the pretext of asking for directions. The a...

Meerut/Lucknow:Inspector Vishal Sangari, a courageous officer of the Uttar Pradesh Police, has been awarded the Chief Minister’s Medal for Outstanding Service in recognition of his role in exposing an organised religious conversion racket in Meerut in 2023. The honour was conferred by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at a ceremonial event held in Lucknow on Sunday, where Sangari received a medal and a citation for his exemplary service. At the time of the operation, Inspector Sangari was posted with the Special Branch of the Intelligence Wing in Meerut. Acting on credible intelligence inputs, he uncovered suspicious activities related to forced and inducement-based religious conversions. Through meticulous investigation, technical evidence, and sustained intelligence gathering, he success...

Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh: A shocking domestic assault case has come to light in Fatehpur district, where a father and his elder son allegedly threatened and physically attacked their younger son. The accused reportedly told the victim to leave the house, warning him that they would take his life if he did not comply. The incident has left the family deeply traumatized. Brutal Beating at HomeAccording to the police, Rohit Soni, a resident of Shivpuram Tambeshwar Colony, lives separately from his father Harishchandra Soni and elder brother Shivam Soni. On Saturday evening around 5:30 PM, the father and elder brother reportedly entered Rohit’s home, verbally abused him, and assaulted him with sticks, blows, and kicks. Rohit sustained serious injuries to his head and other parts of his body....