Uttar Pradesh

Sonbhadra, February 13, 2026: In a horrifying case, a special POCSO court in Sonbhadra has sentenced a father to life imprisonment for raping his 15-year-old daughter, who became pregnant as a result of the assault. The court also imposed a fine of ₹1.5 lakh to be paid to the victim. Failure to pay the fine will lead to an additional six months of imprisonment. The incident occurred in April 2025 in a village under Chopan police station, where the 33-year-old father allegedly raped his minor daughter, resulting in a seven-month pregnancy. The case came to light when the victim’s maternal uncle filed a complaint at Chopan police station on October 27, 2025. Following a thorough investigation, a charge sheet was filed, and the court formally framed the charges on January 7, 2026. Speci...

Lucknow: The Yogi Adityanath-led government in Uttar Pradesh has once again reshuffled key IPS officers, reassigning responsibilities in a major administrative move. On Friday, senior IPS officers Neelabja Chaudhary and Ashutosh Kumar received new postings. Neelabja Chaudhary Takes Charge of UP Police Recruitment & Promotion BoardSenior IPS officer Neelabja Chaudhary, a 2000 batch officer, has been appointed as Additional Director General (ADG) of the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board in Lucknow. He previously served as ADG of the CID, UP Police, Lucknow. Chaudhary hails from Kolkata, West Bengal, and has handled several critical responsibilities throughout his career. Born on 20 May 1975, he brings extensive experience to his new role. Ashutosh Kumar Appoint...

BANDA, Uttar Pradesh: A businessman in Banda allegedly took his own life after being harassed by his mistress for money. Bhupendra Kumar Soni, who ran an auto parts business in Kalu Kuan’s Tulsi Vihar colony, reportedly shot himself at home on the night of December 4, 2025. Witnesses say that before pulling the trigger, he told the woman: “Now take the money, I am fed up with you.” Allegations of Blackmail and ExtortionAccording to Bhupendra’s wife, Poonam, her husband had been in a long-term relationship with a woman named Chandni, who allegedly created a compromising video of him and extorted between ₹20 to ₹25 lakh. On the night of the incident, Bhupendra was reportedly on a phone call with Chandni when he shot himself. Initial Complaints IgnoredPoonam claimed that she had previou...

Ghaziabad: A daring theft occurred at a statue site in Shalimar Garden, Ghaziabad, just days after its inauguration by Deputy Chief Minister Brijesh Pathak. CCTV footage reveals a thief stealing the main steel gate from the site, sparking outrage among local residents over police vigilance. Incident Caught on CCTVAccording to reports, the incident took place late Wednesday night. The CCTV footage shows a young man approaching the statue site and attempting to detach the heavy steel gate. He hides the gate behind the statues to avoid suspicion and later returns with a bag, placing the entire gate inside it before walking away calmly. The entire act was recorded on camera. Local Residents Demand ActionResidents discovered the missing gate the following morning and immediately alerted t...

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh: Police in Aligarh have arrested a tandoor worker named Nasir after a video surfaced showing him allegedly spitting on rotis before baking them at Rajput Dhaba in the Gabhana area. The video went viral on social media, prompting immediate action by the authorities. Incident at Rajput Dhaba According to reports, Nasir was caught on camera applying saliva to rotis before placing them in the tandoor. The video, reportedly recorded secretly by a bystander, was circulated widely online. Following a complaint by the Hindu Raksha Dal, local police registered a case and began questioning the accused. Popularity of the Dhaba Among Non-Vegetarian Patrons Rajput Dhaba, owned by Veeresh Kumar from Chomunha village, is a popular destination for non-vegetarian food lov...

Meerut, Uttar Pradesh: During Valentine’s Week in Meerut, a Muslim gym trainer was physically assaulted at a restaurant for being seated with a Hindu woman. The incident triggered a protest by members of the Bajrang Dal. The Incident According to reports, Sufiyan, a gym trainer, visited a restaurant in Brahmpuri to celebrate Valentine’s Week with a Hindu female friend. Members associated with the Bajrang Dal confronted him and asked his name. Initially, he introduced himself as “Rahul,” while the woman also identified herself as Hindu. However, when his real name, Sufiyan, was revealed, tensions escalated, leading to a physical attack. Eyewitnesses said Sufiyan was dragged out of the restaurant and beaten severely. Attempts to intervene were unsuccessful, and the victim sustained ...

By Devesh Pandey, Noida In a major breakthrough, the Noida unit of the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a notorious fugitive robber, Amit, also known as Ankit, who had been on the run for 14 years. The 50,000 INR reward-warranted criminal was apprehended in the Kavindagar area of Ghaziabad. The accused, identified as Amit alias Ankit alias Raju alias Rahul, hails from Furoona village, Phurona police station area, Madhubani district, Bihar. He has been involved in a series of robberies across Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Delhi, and Mumbai. Criminal Background According to STF officials, Amit discontinued his education after the 9th grade and soon entered the world of crime. In 2012, seeking employment in Mumbai, he came in contact with Ashok Mandal and took up ...

Noida, Feb 13, 2026: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to accelerate the Noida Metro expansion project, ensuring a direct metro connection from Pari Chowk to Botanical Garden without any further delays. During a high-level review meeting in Noida, the CM emphasized the importance of speeding up approvals, expediting the tendering process, and commencing construction work immediately. Once completed, the extension will provide direct metro connectivity from Greater Noida to Pari Chowk, significantly reducing travel time and easing traffic congestion. Focus on Sports Infrastructure The meeting also covered the promotion of sports activities in stadiums across Noida and Greater Noida. CM Yogi advised linking schools and colleges with stadiums to enco...

Agra, Feb 13, 2026: In a shocking incident from Lodhai village, Ekta police area, Agra, a clandestine affair between a woman and her cousin-in-law led to the death of her husband in what police are calling a case of deliberate suffocation. Affair and Fatal Confrontation The victim, Lavesh, a local electrician, had been married for four years to Gauri from Rajasthan, and the couple had a three-year-old son. For the past five months, Gauri was reportedly involved in a secret relationship with Lavesh’s cousin, Sundar, also an electrician. On the night of February 9, while Lavesh was asleep, Gauri called Sundar to meet her. The couple was discovered in a compromising position when Lavesh woke up. Fearing exposure, Gauri and Sundar restrained Lavesh and suffocated him using a pillow. ...