Uttar Pradesh

Kanpur, UP: A shocking case of ragging and assault has surfaced at Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology in Kanpur. A first-year BSc Forestry student was reportedly beaten by senior students after resisting ragging. The victim subsequently filed a complaint on the UGC Anti-Ragging Portal, alleging that the university administration attempted to suppress the incident. Incident DetailsAccording to the victim, on the evening of 5th November, while walking from Karpuri Thakur Hostel to the mess, he was targeted by senior students stationed at Tilak Hostel, who began throwing stones. When he attempted to leave, the seniors physically assaulted him. The student contacted DSW Munish Kumar and the Dean via video call to report the incident. Shockingly, the victim alleges...

Sonbhadra, UP: In a disturbing case of attempted religious conversion, the police in Sonbhadra have registered a case against five individuals for allegedly trying to coerce an Adivasi girl to convert to Islam by offering money, property, and marriage. The incident occurred in Baghadu village under Dudhi police station jurisdiction, and the complaint was lodged by the victim herself. Victim’s StatementThe victim, Renu Kumari, daughter of Manoj Singh God, told police that she belongs to a Scheduled Tribe and comes from an economically weak family. Her father is disabled, and her mother works as a laborer to support the family. Renu alleged that village residents Bahadur Ali, Naseem Uddin, Azmat Ali, Raziya Panika, and Abdul Subhan repeatedly visited her home pressuring her and her family...

Pilibhit, UP: The Uttar Pradesh government has transferred ADM (Finance & Revenue) Ritu Punia from her post in Pilibhit and placed her on the waiting list. She has been attached to the Lucknow headquarters. The move comes after Punia registered a case on 7 November at Sadar Kotwali against Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) organizational minister Prince Gaur, accusing him of defamation, extortion, and inciting attacks. Following her complaint, the police arrested Prince Gaur on 8 November. The arrest triggered political tension, with VHP provincial leaders Rajesh and Dhanvendra Singh visiting Pilibhit to raise allegations against the administration. Amid the escalating situation, Gaur was shifted from jail to the district hospital citing health reasons, and serious charges against him wer...

Agra, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking case from Agra, a man allegedly exploited a woman for five months under the pretext of marriage before marrying someone else. The victim, reportedly devastated, attempted suicide by consuming poison and is currently hospitalized in critical condition. Details of the CaseThe accused, identified as Salman, who is related to the victim’s family, allegedly maintained a romantic relationship with the woman by promising marriage. During this period, he reportedly coerced her into sexual relations, taking her to hotels on multiple occasions. When he decided to marry another woman, the victim was abandoned. The woman’s brother revealed that when the family intervened to formalize the marriage, Salman’s family demanded a dowry of ₹10 lakh. Unable to meet thi...

Aligarh: Chaos erupted on the Yamuna Expressway in Aligarh district, Uttar Pradesh, when toll plaza employees allegedly attacked a private bus driver and the passengers onboard. The incident took place at the Jewar Toll Plaza, creating panic among travelers and bystanders. According to reports, a private bus (registration CH02 AA0557) was traveling from Delhi Loni with devotees en route to Balaji Darshan. Around 12:30 AM on Wednesday, a verbal dispute broke out between the bus driver and toll plaza staff regarding toll payment. The disagreement escalated rapidly, and multiple toll workers reportedly assaulted the driver and passengers using kicks, punches, and sticks. Passengers Injured, Chaos EnsuesThe sudden attack caused a commotion at the toll plaza, attracting attention from oth...

Greater Noida: Surendra Koli, linked to the notorious Nithari murder case, was released from Laxser Jail on Wednesday evening after being acquitted in 13 cases. The Supreme Court cleared him on 11 November, and following the verdict, the CBI Special Court in Ghaziabad directed the Ghaziabad Sessions Court to release him immediately. Release ProcedureAt around 5:30 PM on Wednesday, the release order reached Laxser District Jail. The jail administration completed all formalities, and Koli was escorted out under police supervision. Reserved ReactionUpon release, Koli did not speak to anyone and directly entered a waiting vehicle. His lawyer accompanied him, and reportedly, his son was also in the car. Despite the long ordeal, there was no visible expression of joy on Koli’s face. The ja...

Greater Noida: Following the Delhi blast, the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) carried out a raid on a company in Greater Noida late Tuesday night, investigating possible terror funding links. Authorities questioned employees, created a layout of the premises, and meticulously examined several documents. Diary Could Unlock Crucial CluesSources revealed that the ATS recovered a significant diary containing hundreds of phone numbers, which could potentially unveil key connections to terror networks. Investigators hope it may also provide leads about funding received from abroad and individuals linked to the network. Background of Arrests and InvestigationsFour days prior, the UP ATS had arrested Farhan Naye Siddiqui from Kasna, Delhi, in connection with the case. The ongoing probe seeks to t...

Saharanpur: The arrest of Dr. Adil Ahmad Rather, a doctor at Famous Medicare Hospital in Saharanpur, has sent shockwaves across western Uttar Pradesh. Known for his calm demeanor and professional background, Dr. Adil’s alleged links to a terror network have left colleagues and hospital staff stunned. From Anantnag to SaharanpurOriginally from Anantnag, Jammu & Kashmir, Adil had been working at Famous Medicare Hospital on Ambala Road in Saharanpur. He was arrested by the ATS on 7 November. Following his arrest, explosives and weapons were recovered from Faridabad, raising suspicions that he may have been setting up a terror module in western Uttar Pradesh. Marriage and Mother’s Illness: Clues for InvestigationAuthorities have obtained a copy of Dr. Adil’s wedding card, revealing t...

A devastating blast near Delhi’s Red Fort shook the nation on Monday, leaving several dead and many injured. Among the fortunate survivors were Hapur-based jeweler Pushkar Agrawal and his wife Pooja Agrawal, who narrowly escaped death, standing just 40 steps away from the site of the explosion. Shopping Trip Turns NightmarePushkar and Pooja had gone to Bhagirath Palace Market in Delhi to purchase electronics. They parked their car at Omex Multi-Level Parking and were browsing the market when the explosion struck. “The sound was so intense, it felt like a missile had fallen from the sky,” Pushkar recalled. In an instant, chaos erupted: shutters crashed down, people ran in all directions, and panic engulfed the marketplace. Smoke and Gunpowder Filled the AirAmid the blast, a thick clou...