Uttar Pradesh

Noida: Nearly two decades after the horrific Nithari killings, the Supreme Court’s recent verdict has once again reopened old wounds for the victims’ families. The court’s decision to acquit one of the prime accused, Surinder Koli, has left many parents devastated and searching for answers. Among them is 63-year-old Jhabbulal and his wife Sunita (60), who lost their daughter Jyoti in 2006 — one of the many innocent victims whose remains were found near house number D-5 in Noida’s Nithari village. “If Koli didn’t kill them, then who did?” Jhabbulal asks, his voice trembling with emotion. “If he’s been acquitted, then why was he kept in jail all these years? Who will tell us the truth?” The couple, originally from Unnao district, Uttar Pradesh, had moved to Nithari four decades ago in ...

The funeral of Mohsin, a Meerut native who lost his life in the Delhi Red Fort blast, turned into a heart-wrenching tale of love, loss, and human emotion. When Delhi Police brought Mohsin’s body to his home in New Islamnagar, Lohi Nagar, on Tuesday morning around 7:30 a.m., grief quickly gave way to a painful standoff between his mother and his wife. It took nearly six hours before the final rites could be performed — not because of formalities, but due to a clash of emotions. On one side stood a grieving mother who wanted her son buried in Meerut; on the other, a devastated wife, Sultana, who wished to take her husband’s body back to Delhi — the city where they had built a life together. Thirty-two-year-old Mohsin, son of Rafiq, had moved to Delhi two years ago with his wife Sultana...

Lucknow/Gandhinagar: As investigations into the recent terror incidents continue, security agencies say the plot’s original target may have been Lucknow, not Delhi. Arrests made by Gujarat ATS have reportedly uncovered reconnaissance activity across multiple cities and a plan to use ricin, a deadly biological toxin, to carry out mass casualties. Authorities have stepped up security across Uttar Pradesh while probes intensify into alleged cross-state links. Gujarat ATS Arrests Three SuspectsGujarat’s Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) says it arrested three suspected militants near the Adalaj toll plaza on November 9 after a year-long surveillance operation. The detainees are identified as Dr. Ahmed Mohiuddin Syed (Hyderabad) and Uttar Pradesh residents Mohammad Suhel Salim Khan (Lakhimpur Kheri...

Kanpur: A massive narcotics and expired medicines racket has been uncovered in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, involving crore-worth codeine syrups and Tramadol tablets. The Food Safety and Drug Administration Commissioner, Dr. Roshan Jacob, along with four teams, raided Agrawal Brothers’ shop on Birhana Road and their warehouse in Koperganj, seizing illegal medicines worth several crores. Father-Son Duo at the CenterThe illegal operation, allegedly run by Vinod Agrawal and his son Shivam Agrawal, had been active for years, escaping the notice of local authorities. Both father and son were absconding at the time of the raid. Dr. Jacob has directed that cases be filed against Agrawal Brothers, Medisina, and SGPS firms following the seizure. Evidence of the illicit trade had emerged from Himachal ...

F Lucknow: New revelations have emerged about Dr. Shaheen Saeed, arrested in connection with the Delhi blast case. The 46-year-old former professor, once celebrated for her academic brilliance, is now under investigation for alleged links to a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist module involved in the terror plot. A Bright Academic CareerDr. Shaheen Saeed, a native of Kaisarbagh, Lucknow, excelled in her studies from a young age. She topped her 10th and 12th-grade exams at a government girls’ college in Lucknow and went on to complete her MBBS and MD from a government medical college in Prayagraj. Following her success in the UP Public Service Commission exam, she secured the position of Assistant Professor in Pharmacology at GSVM Medical College, Kanpur in 2006. She briefly transferred to...

Shamli/Delhi: A young man from Shamli lost his life in the Delhi car blast near Lal Qila, leaving his family devastated. 22-year-old Nouman, a resident of Jhinjhna village, was in Delhi with his cousin Aman to purchase cosmetics in Chandni Chowk when tragedy struck. The two had arrived in Delhi by a hired car. After loading some of their purchases, they intended to collect more items. The driver warned them of heavy traffic and suggested postponing their plans, but Nouman and Aman decided to ignore the advice and switched to an e-rickshaw. It was during this time that the massive car blast occurred near Chandni Chowk. Nouman succumbed to his injuries, while Aman sustained serious injuries and is currently undergoing treatment. The news of Nouman’s death left the entire family in shoc...

Saharanpur, UP: Following the recent Delhi blast, security agencies in western Uttar Pradesh have been put on high alert. On Tuesday, the Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) conducted a covert operation in Saharanpur and Deoband, taking three individuals into custody. The detained suspects are reportedly close associates of Dr. Adil Ahmed, who was earlier arrested in connection with the blast for his links to the terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed. Background of the Arrests Dr. Adil Ahmed was apprehended by Jammu & Kashmir police four days ago in Saharanpur, revealing his alleged connections with Jaish-e-Mohammed. Since then, the ATS and intelligence agencies have maintained heightened vigilance across the district. Tuesday’s operation involved simultaneous raids in Deoband and two other areas...

Bulandshahr, UP: In the infamous Syana violence case, the High Court on Tuesday granted bail to 32 accused. The violence, which occurred on December 3, 2018, in Chingrawathi, resulted in the killing of Inspector Subodh Kumar, the then in-charge of Syana Police Station, along with another young man. Background of the Case The Syana violence saw widespread arson and rioting. Following the incident, 44 individuals were arrested and sent to jail. During the court proceedings, some of the accused passed away. Notably, district panchayat member Yogesh Raj and former Nishaj Party leader Shikhar Agrawal were also implicated in the case. Historic Verdict in August 2025 On August 2, 2025, the Bulandshahr court had pronounced a landmark judgment, sentencing five accused to life imprisonme...