Uttar Pradesh

Meerut, February 16, 2026: A shocking incident has come to light at a junior high school in Badagaon, Meerut, where students were reportedly punished by being made to stand in the humiliating “chicken” pose and beaten with sticks. A video of the incident, said to have been recorded on Saturday, has gone viral on social media, sparking outrage among parents and villagers. The school, located in the Amaloli area of Phalavda police station jurisdiction, has come under scrutiny after the video surfaced. The footage reportedly shows the teacher using abusive language while physically disciplining several students. Parents have identified the affected children as Armaan, Riyaaz, Faiz, Altaf, Aleena, Khushi, Shivam, Meet, Krishan, Hammad, Rizwan, and Sagar, all enrolled at the same school. ...

Hathras (Uttar Pradesh): Hathras witnessed intense gunfire early Monday morning as the Special Operations Group (SOG) and Sadabad Police engaged in an encounter with a wanted shooter carrying a reward of Rs 25,000, accused in the brutal murder of an Army man. The accused, identified as Hemant, allegedly opened fire on the police team during the operation. In retaliation, the police shot him in the leg, leaving him injured. He was immediately taken to a hospital and admitted for treatment. Soldier Shot Dead on February 5 The encounter is linked to the murder of Army personnel Akhilesh Chaudhary, who was gunned down on February 5 near Chandra Farm House on the Agra-Aligarh National Highway. According to police sources, Akhilesh was surrounded and shot at by assailants arriving in...

Lucknow: In a major breakthrough, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF) and the Cyber Crime Police Station have arrested the alleged mastermind of a large-scale loan fraud racket that reportedly used the identities of more than 100 individuals to obtain loans worth crores of rupees illegally. The accused, identified as Aamir Ahsan, was arrested on Sunday morning near Sahara Homer locality on IIM Road in Lucknow. Investigators claim the gang, with the support of certain bank officials and employees, fraudulently sanctioned loans under fake documents and forged identities, leading to a massive financial scam. Bank Officials Allegedly Involved According to the STF, the fraud was carried out in collusion with bank staff. Earlier, the manager of Union Bank of India’s Jankipuram...

Gorakhpur: Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Dr. Mohan Bhagwat on Sunday urged society members not to rely solely on the RSS for social transformation, and instead take responsibility at their own level by engaging in discussions within their caste and community groups for the welfare of the larger Hindu society. Addressing a Social Harmony Meeting organised as part of the RSS Centenary Year celebrations in Gorakhpur, Bhagwat said that expectations from the RSS have significantly increased in recent times, but society must understand that real work has to be done by the people themselves. “People should not remain dependent on the RSS. One must reflect on what we are doing for the Hindu society,” he said while responding to questions raised by representatives present at the mee...

Lucknow: Panic gripped the Gomti Nagar area of Lucknow after a constable of the Special Security Force was allegedly taken away in a black Scorpio SUV, triggering widespread rumours of kidnapping. However, police investigation later revealed that the action was carried out by the Rajasthan Police, who arrested the constable in connection with a fraud case registered in 2002. The arrested constable has been identified as Akhilesh Tripathi, a resident of Vikas Khand, Gomti Nagar, currently serving with the Special Security Force in Lucknow. Taken Away in Black Scorpio According to reports, the incident occurred on Sunday morning around 9:00 am, when Tripathi had gone to a Shiva temple with his two sons, Amol and Agam, to offer prayers. While returning, near Gwari village, a man repo...

Sambhal: In a major disciplinary action, Sambhal Superintendent of Police Krishna Kumar Bishnoi has suspended the entire Special Operations Group (SOG) team, including its in-charge, following serious allegations of extortion. A total of eight police personnel, including the SOG in-charge, have been placed under suspension after a scrap dealer accused them of illegally collecting Rs 30,000 and seizing scrap material. Scrap Dealer Alleges Illegal Detention and Extortion According to reports, a scrap dealer Zafaruddin, a resident of Bilari in Moradabad, was travelling with his son Aas Mohammad on the night of February 2, carrying scrap material consisting of mobile phone plates, towards Ladum Sarai in Sambhal. During the journey, the SOG team allegedly stopped their motorcycle an...

Lucknow: People filing fake cases, giving false testimony, or misleading the police with fabricated information will no longer escape legal consequences in Uttar Pradesh. Following strict directions issued by the Allahabad High Court, the Uttar Pradesh Police has begun preparing an action plan to ensure mandatory action against such individuals. As per the new directive, mere submission of a closure report will not be sufficient in cases where allegations are found to be false during investigation. The court has made it clear that the police must initiate legal proceedings against those who provide misleading, false, or fabricated information. DGP Calls High-Level Meeting UP Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna has convened a high-level meeting to discuss the implementation o...

Manish Singh, Noida: In a significant administrative action following the tragic death of software engineer Yuvraj Mehta, the Noida Authority has dissolved the Noida Traffic Cell (NTC) and the Public Health Department. Yuvraj Mehta had drowned in a deep pit dug at a construction site in Sector-150, Noida, late on the night of January 16. The pit was reportedly excavated for the basement of an under-construction commercial building. Authority Takes Strict Step Against Alleged Negligence After the incident triggered widespread outrage and raised serious questions about negligence, the Noida Authority has initiated departmental action against officials held responsible for failing to ensure public safety. Vishwas Tyagi, in-charge of the Noida Authority’s traffic cell and Work Circ...

Mau, Uttar Pradesh: The Mahadev Temple and newly constructed ghats on the Tamsa River in Mau are set to be inaugurated today by Energy and Urban Development Minister AK Sharma. Built at a cost of several crores, the project not only enhances the riverfront but also restores the historical and cultural significance of the Tamsa River. Reviving Historical and Cultural Heritage According to ancient beliefs, Rishi Valmiki’s ashram was located along the Tamsa riverbank, where Sita gave birth to Luv and Kush during her exile. Even today, villagers in Kahinour—once a dense forest area—worship Sita as the Forest Goddess, and thousands of devotees regularly visit the site. The newly constructed ghats in Mau are expected to reinforce the town’s religious and cultural importance, while simultan...

Noida, Uttar Pradesh: A shocking incident shook residents of Noida on Valentine’s Day when the bodies of a young couple were discovered inside a car in Sector-39. Preliminary reports suggest that the man shot his girlfriend before taking his own life. Discovery of the Bodies The victims were found in a vehicle on Sector-107 Road around 1 PM on Friday. The deceased man, identified as a resident of Trilokpuri, Delhi, reportedly shot the young woman, a resident of Sector-47, and then turned the gun on himself. Police recovered a pistol and spent cartridges from the scene. Both succumbed to their injuries on the spot. Police Response The Sector-39 police team arrived immediately after receiving information about the incident. Officers secured the area and conducted a forensic exami...