Uttar Pradesh

Gonda, Uttar Pradesh: A routine excavation near a temple in Thakurapura village, Balpur, Kurnailganj Tehsil took an unexpected turn on Wednesday when a JCB machine struck a buried earthen jar, revealing a hoard of 509 silver coins. According to eyewitnesses, the digging was part of local construction work when the JCB’s bucket hit the jar buried in the soil. Upon unearthing it, the jar was found to contain a large number of ancient silver coins, whose design and patina suggested they were quite old. Suspects Flee With CoinsBefore the police could arrive at the scene, the temple priests, Baba Ram Das and Sanjay Baba, were distracted, and the JCB driver, along with his accomplices, took the 509 silver coins and fled. The incident drew a crowd of villagers who had gathered to witness th...

Ghaziabad is set to become a safer city with the addition of 350 state-of-the-art CCTV cameras, which will be directly connected to the police control room by January. This initiative, led by the Municipal Corporation, aims to enhance security and monitor public spaces more effectively. A Comprehensive Surveillance PlanTo bolster the city’s safety measures, the Municipal Corporation, in coordination with the police, has issued work orders for the installation of high-tech cameras across key locations in Ghaziabad. These cameras will cover busy intersections, crowded areas, and public parks, ensuring continuous monitoring. Previously, over 1,500 private CCTV cameras from homes, shops, malls, and other establishments were integrated into the city’s control room system. The addition of ...

Bahraich, Uttar Pradesh: Fear has gripped Bahraich district as a series of wolf attacks continue to threaten villagers. In the latest incident, a two-year-old girl narrowly escaped death when a wolf dragged her nearly 50 meters, only to be rescued by the courage of her mother and grandmother. This marks the third wolf attack in the district within 24 hours. The terrifying event took place in Gulliain Purwa, under Gram Panchayat Godhiya No. 2, within the Kaiserganj Range. On Wednesday evening around 6:30 PM, the child was warming herself by a fire in her home’s courtyard with her mother and grandmother when the wolf suddenly leapt at her. Clamping its jaws around the toddler, the predator began dragging her toward the fields. Reacting swiftly, the mother and grandmother fought back wi...

Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh: In a dramatic turn of events late Thursday night, two notorious criminals on their way to commit a crime in the Nai Mandi area became the target of a police encounter. One of the miscreants was shot and injured, while the other was apprehended during a combing operation in nearby forested areas. Encounter DetailsThe incident occurred near the T.S. Maan Pulia on Bhopa Road. A police team from Nai Mandi was conducting routine checks to curb recent thefts and apprehend suspects when they noticed two suspicious individuals on a motorcycle approaching the city. When the police signaled them to stop, the men attempted to flee. Approximately 300 meters ahead, the fleeing suspects, realizing they were cornered, opened fire on the police team. Officers returned f...

Agra, Uttar Pradesh: A heartwarming act by an IPS officer in Agra has captured the attention of social media users across India. A video of DCP City Sonam Kumar quietly covering a homeless man sleeping on the footpath with a blanket during the biting winter cold has gone viral, earning him widespread praise. After ensuring the man’s comfort, the officer calmly walked away, leaving viewers inspired by his gesture. Profile of IPS Sonam KumarA 2016-batch IPS officer, Sonam Kumar hails from Nalanda, Bihar. He holds a degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Delhi and initially worked in a reputed American company. Inspired to serve the nation, he prepared for the UPSC exams and successfully joined the Indian Police Service in 2016. The ‘Software Engineer IPS’ and Digital ...

Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh: A routine inspection of development projects in Fatehpur turned violent on Wednesday when two rival groups clashed in Sarkandi village. The incident, which left several people injured, prompted swift action by the police, including the suspension of the local Station Officer (SO) and the filing of 43 FIRs against named and unidentified individuals. The inspection team had arrived in the village to investigate allegations of irregularities in local development work, filed by Ashok Nigam, also known as Guddu, with the district administration. Present at the site were the current village headman’s husband, Santosh Dwivedi, and members of the complainant’s group. Violence Erupts Despite Police PresenceTensions escalated a short distance away in Sarkandi Khas, whe...

Ghaziabad: Samajwadi Party MP Afzal Ansari has strongly criticized the central government over the worsening air pollution in Delhi, calling for a parliamentary discussion on the issue. He stated that the city’s air quality has deteriorated drastically, reducing visibility to just 100–200 meters and making breathing difficult. The common people are suffering immensely due to the hazardous environment, yet the government appears unwilling to take meaningful action. Call for AccountabilityAnsari emphasized that every elected parliamentarian has the right to voice concerns on critical issues. He accused the government of avoiding discussion on this urgent problem and diverting public attention toward religious matters. Speaking on the last day of the parliamentary session, he said, “The go...

Ayodhya: The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra has announced the schedule for the Pratishtha Dwadashi celebration at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. The five-day festivities will feature daily Manas recitations, religious kathas, and cultural programs in the evenings until 9 PM. The main event is set for 31 December, with Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expected to attend. According to Dr. Anil Mishra, trustee of the Ram Mandir, final preparations are underway to mark the second anniversary of the Ram Lalla Pratishtha Dwadashi. The entire temple complex is being thoroughly cleaned, and the Angad Teela area, designated for colorful cultural programs, is also being prepared. The festivities will officially begin on 29 December. Event Schedule: 2...