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Uttar Pradesh

Muazzin Threatens Police Officer in Muzaffarnagar; FIR Registered
State, Uttar Pradesh

Muazzin Threatens Police Officer in Muzaffarnagar; FIR Registered

Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh – The police administration in Muzaffarnagar has registered an FIR after a muazzin from a local mosque threatened to behead a police officer. The incident, which quickly went viral on social media, followed a dispute over the volume of the Azaan (call to prayer). Details of the IncidentThe confrontation occurred at Madina Mosque, Madina Chowk, in the Civil Lines area. Two days ago, the muazzin, Mohammad Irfan, alleged that Incharge of Kachchi Sadak Police Outpost, Sub-Inspector Vinod Chaudhary, had misbehaved and physically assaulted him over the Azaan’s loudness. A video circulated online showed claims of the officer allegedly dragging Irfan out of the mosque and engaging in a scuffle. Escalation and ThreatWhile police were investigating these allegation...
Greater Noida Bisahda Case: Hearing on Government’s Petition to Withdraw Case in Fast-Track Court; Next Date December 18
State, Uttar Pradesh

Greater Noida Bisahda Case: Hearing on Government’s Petition to Withdraw Case in Fast-Track Court; Next Date December 18

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh – The Uttar Pradesh government has filed a petition to withdraw the case related to the Bisahda incident, aiming to restore communal harmony in the region. The petition was taken up today in the Fast-Track Court, where the Assistant District Government Counsel (Criminal), acting under the direction of the government and the Joint Director of Prosecution, submitted the application seeking approval for case withdrawal. Court ProceedingsDuring today’s hearing, the prosecution requested additional time to respond, following which the court scheduled the next hearing for December 18, 2025. Government Decision and Legal ProcessThe decision to withdraw the case was issued by the Department of Justice-5 (Criminal), Uttar Pradesh, on August 26, 2025. Subsequently,...
Anti-Narcotics Crackdown: Smuggler Arrested with 522 Grams of Heroin in Barabanki
State, Uttar Pradesh

Anti-Narcotics Crackdown: Smuggler Arrested with 522 Grams of Heroin in Barabanki

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh – In a major operation against drug trafficking, the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) has arrested a notorious smuggler, Kamlesh Rawat, from Barabanki. Authorities recovered 522 grams of heroin, valued at approximately ₹1.05 crore in the international market, from his possession. Details of the ArrestThe operation, led by the local Superintendent of Police, targeted Rawat, a known drug trafficker. During interrogation, Rawat admitted that he procured narcotics from suppliers and distributed them on commission. He also revealed that after suffering a leg injury 4–5 years ago, which left him physically disabled, he turned to drug trafficking due to inability to perform physically demanding work. Ongoing InvestigationThe ANTF confirmed that the arrest has provided...
Sambhal’s Deepa Sarai Police Outpost Inaugurated with Bricks from Past Violence
State, Uttar Pradesh

Sambhal’s Deepa Sarai Police Outpost Inaugurated with Bricks from Past Violence

Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh – In a symbolic and historic move, the Deepa Sarai Police Outpost in Sambhal was inaugurated on Friday by a young girl named Junaira. Remarkably, the outpost has been constructed using bricks and stones that were previously used during last year’s communal violence in the area, turning a symbol of unrest into one of law and order. From Violence to VigilanceThe construction of the police outpost began after the November 24, 2024, violence in Deepa Sarai, which saw widespread rioting and attacks on police personnel. During the unrest, Sub-Inspector Shah Faisal and another officer were attacked, government property was destroyed, and motorcycles were set on fire. To strengthen law enforcement and ensure rapid police assistance to citizens, authorities decided to buil...
Soldier Posted in Jammu & Kashmir Shares Ordeal: Accuses Wife and In-Laws of Harassment, Appeals to CM for Help
State, Uttar Pradesh

Soldier Posted in Jammu & Kashmir Shares Ordeal: Accuses Wife and In-Laws of Harassment, Appeals to CM for Help

UP News, Budaun:A heartbreaking video of Anil Gaur, an Indian Army soldier from Uttar Pradesh’s Badaun district, has gone viral on social media. In the video, the soldier—currently posted in a sensitive zone of Jammu & Kashmir—breaks down as he alleges severe mental harassment by his wife, Renu Sharma, and her family, claiming that he has slipped into depression due to continued domestic conflict. According to Gaur, his wife Renu Sharma, along with Ramjimal and Vinay Sharma, allegedly broke the lock of his mother’s house in Ughaiti, removed paddy and other belongings, and attempted to take illegal possession of the property. Gaur says that despite a written complaint filed by his mother at the Ughaiti police station, no action has been taken so far. He also claims he has been trying...
Sacking Sparks Drama: Lineman Climbs High-Tension Pole in Sonbhadra, Challenges Officers
State, Uttar Pradesh

Sacking Sparks Drama: Lineman Climbs High-Tension Pole in Sonbhadra, Challenges Officers

Tension gripped the Salekhan power substation in Uttar Pradesh’s Sonbhadra district on Thursday when a contractual lineman, angered by his dismissal, climbed an 11,000-volt high-tension pole and openly challenged senior officials. Surendra, a contractual lineman posted at the Salekhan Fossil Park road substation, was reportedly removed from service along with several others after the junior engineer alleged that they were “not capable of climbing electric poles.” Furious over the decision, Surendra scaled the high-tension pole and shouted from the top, “Sir, you say I cannot climb a pole—come and see for yourselves!” A video of the incident has since gone viral on social media. Panic Among Onlookers As the pole was connected to a high-voltage line, the act sparked fear among st...
Race Heats Up for UP BJP President Post: Key Contenders and Political Equations Explained
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

Race Heats Up for UP BJP President Post: Key Contenders and Political Equations Explained

The race for the post of Uttar Pradesh BJP State President has intensified with the announcement of election dates. With the tenure of incumbent Bhupendra Singh Chaudhary already over, the party is set to unveil its new state chief this Sunday, ending months of speculation within the political corridors. According to party organisation election officer Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, nominations for the post will be accepted at the BJP state headquarters on Saturday between 1 pm and 3 pm. The final announcement will be made by Central Election Officer Piyush Goyal on Sunday. The organisational elections began in October 2024 and continued for 14 months. Of UP’s 98 organisational districts, 84 district presidents have already been elected. More than 1600 of the 1918 mandal-level units have ...
Action Taken Against Ayodhya DHMO: Probe Ordered Into Alleged Irregularities in Medicine Procurement
State, Uttar Pradesh

Action Taken Against Ayodhya DHMO: Probe Ordered Into Alleged Irregularities in Medicine Procurement

Lucknow, December 12, 2025: The Uttar Pradesh AYUSH Department has initiated departmental action against Dr. Ajay Kumar, the acting District Homeopathy Medical Officer (DHMO) of Ayodhya, following allegations of widespread irregularities in medicine procurement. The Principal Secretary of AYUSH, Ranjan Kumar, issued orders on Wednesday removing Dr. Ajay from his post and attaching him to the Sonbhadra District Homeopathy Office until the inquiry is completed. According to the department, Dr. Kumar allegedly purchased medicines at Maximum Retail Price (MRP) despite them being available at 50–60% concession in the retail market. Additional accusations include purchasing medicines at inflated rates for commissions, bypassing tender norms, conducting quotation processes secretly, and procur...
Tragic Road Accident in Barabanki Claims Five Lives of a Single Family
State, Uttar Pradesh

Tragic Road Accident in Barabanki Claims Five Lives of a Single Family

Mau / Barabanki: A devastating road accident on the Purvanchal Expressway in Barabanki has left an entire family shattered, claiming the lives of five members in a single tragic incident. The news has sent shockwaves through their hometown of Khanpur Khurd in Mau, where not a single hearth remained lit as grief enveloped the village. According to reports, Gulista (49), daughter of Abdul Gaffar from Khanpur Khurd, was traveling with her daughters Sameerin (22), Ilma (12), Ziyan (10), and her brother Zishan (25) in a WagonR car. They had set out on Wednesday morning to visit Gulista’s sister Hijba in Lucknow. Her husband Javed Ashraf, a sub-inspector at Ahiraula Police Station in Azamgarh, received the heart-wrenching news soon after the accident. The tragedy occurred near Haidergarh t...
Chandrashekhar Azad Responds to QR Code Fundraising Controversy, Appeals to Supporters
State, Uttar Pradesh

Chandrashekhar Azad Responds to QR Code Fundraising Controversy, Appeals to Supporters

Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh: Chandrashekhar Azad, Member of Parliament from Nagina and President of the Azad Samaj Party, has addressed the ongoing controversy regarding the use of QR codes for fundraising. In a statement, he clarified that the party has requested contributions from the public to sustain its movement, emphasizing the lack of alternate financial resources. “Who else will we ask if not you?” Azad questioned. “We must continue our movement, and we cannot allow it to be financially weakened.” In a video message, he urged his colleagues, employees, and party officials to ensure that the movement remains economically strong. Highlighting the power of public support, Azad stated, “Our strength comes from you. We are simply looking towards you, waiting for your attention and suppo...