Uttar Pradesh

Noida, UP, Feb 12, 2026: In a joint operation, Noida police have uncovered a fake call center that duped young job-seekers by promising employment on domestic and international cruise ships. Four individuals have been arrested and approximately ₹1 crore has been recovered from their accounts. The Cyber Cell and Sector-126 Police conducted a raid at an office located in Sector-132, apprehending the accused identified as Rahul, Prashant, Vishal, and Saif Waris (25). According to ADCP Manisha Singh, complaints were lodged on the NCRP portal by victims from Kerala, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, and other states. The complaints stated that the company, operating under the name CO Hire Marine Services, contacted applicants claiming to secure jobs on cruise ships abroad. The accused allegedly...

Sambhal, UP, Feb 12, 2026: A video from Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, has gone viral showing a chaotic confrontation involving a local Maulana and a group of community members. In the footage, the Maulana is seen surrounded by the crowd while a heated exchange takes place. The mob reportedly demanded that the Maulana swear on the Quran to never engage in wrongdoing. The religious leader obliged, taking an oath and promising to refrain from any wrongful acts. During the confrontation, a woman wearing a burqa verbally attacked the Maulana, shouting, “You old man, have you no shame? You are destroying someone else’s home. You should drown and die.” Witnesses asked her to calm down, but as the man began to leave, she slapped him repeatedly from behind. Police arrived shortly after and took him...

Ghaziabad, Feb 12, 2026: Sombeer alias ‘Mota’, a gangster linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi and Kala Jathedi gangs, wanted in 26 criminal cases including murder across Haryana, Delhi, and Rajasthan, has been deported from the United States and arrested at Indira Gandhi International Airport by the Haryana Special Task Force (STF). According to officials, Sombeer had fled India via Mumbai Airport to Bangkok on January 3, 2024. On May 31, 2024, the Rohtak Police declared him absconding. Investigations revealed that he had obtained a passport using a fake address in a flat in Lajpat Nagar, Delhi. Residents and RWA officials confirmed that no person named Sombeer had ever lived there. Earlier, 22 passports had been fraudulently issued using fake addresses in the Bhojpur area of Modinagar, prom...

Muzaffarnagar, Feb 12, 2026: Chaos erupted in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, as a newlywed bride arrived at her in-laws’ home, sparking a violent clash that left several guests injured. A video of the incident, showing dozens of people attacking each other with sticks, has gone viral on social media. Police have registered a case against 21 people and are searching for the accused. According to reports, Akram, a resident of Baseegkala village, had his wedding procession reach Khatauli on February 8. After the nikah ceremony, as the procession returned to Baseegkala in the evening, a group of local residents allegedly attacked the groom’s party. Salman, Ejaz, Ashu, Shadab, and around 50–60 others reportedly launched the sudden assault. During the attack, Irshad, Kaif, and Sanu of the groo...

Noida, February 12, 2026: The file for constructing a 650-meter elevated road at the Chijarsi Cut on the Faridabad-Noida-Ghaziabad (FNG) Expressway has been reopened, with a new survey planned. This elevated stretch will run from Chijarsi to the vicinity of the Bahlolpur underpass and is part of the NCR’s first expressway connecting the three major cities. The project will undergo both short-term and long-term surveys, to be conducted by one of five shortlisted agencies, including CRRI, UMTC, DIMS, and IIT Delhi-Roorkee. The new Detailed Project Report (DPR) will be prepared by NHAI Transport Consultancy (NTC), replacing the original estimate of around ₹700 crore for the elevated road. Road Passing Over Chijarsi VillageThe elevated road is designed to pass over Chijarsi village to mi...

Deoria, Feb 12, 2026: Former Uttar Pradesh IPS officer Amitabh Thakur was quietly released from Deoria Jail on Wednesday evening, leaving authorities and the public unaware until after the fact. Thakur, who had been in jail since December 10, was freed following the issuance of a release order, and he left the facility with his family without attracting any attention. Background of the CaseThakur was arrested in connection with alleged irregularities in a plot allocation at the Deoria Industrial Estate. In 1999, while serving as the Superintendent of Police in Deoria, he had arranged the allocation of a plant in his wife Nutan Thakur’s name. During the documentation process, the names were incorrectly recorded—Amitabh as “Ajitabh” and Nutan as “Nutan Devi.” In September 2025, a fraud ca...

Kanpur: In a major development in the high-profile Lamborghini hit-and-run case in Kanpur, the Uttar Pradesh Police have arrested Shivam Mishra, son of billionaire tobacco businessman KK Mishra, for allegedly driving the luxury car that injured multiple people on the city’s VIP Road. After undergoing a medical examination, Shivam Mishra was produced before the court. Police officials confirmed that he has been taken into custody following evidence indicating his involvement in the incident. Incident Took Place Near Rave 3 Mall The accident occurred on February 8, near Rave 3 Mall on VIP Road, when a speeding Lamborghini first rammed into an autorickshaw. Moments later, it hit a bullet motorcycle carrying three riders, leaving them seriously injured. The car eventually stopped afte...

Lucknow: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on February 11 carried out a major search operation under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) against Maulana Shamsul Huda Khan in Uttar Pradesh. The raids were conducted at multiple locations in Sant Kabir Nagar and Azamgarh, including residential premises linked to the Maulana and his family members. According to official sources, the ED team from Lucknow conducted searches at four locations, including areas under Khalilabad Kotwali jurisdiction in Sant Kabir Nagar and Mubarakpur in Azamgarh. During the operation, the agency recovered documents related to 17 immovable properties. The declared value of these properties is estimated to be around ₹3 crore, however, the market value is believed to exceed ₹20 crore. T...

Aligarh/Sitamarhi: In a sensational twist to a case that grabbed nationwide attention last year, a woman from Uttar Pradesh’s Aligarh — who had allegedly eloped with her future son-in-law — has now reportedly fled again, this time with her brother-in-law. The complainant has claimed that she also took away cash and jewellery worth lakhs. The incident has once again sparked widespread discussion in the region, with the unusual family dispute taking an even more dramatic turn. Case That Made Headlines Returns With a New Twist The woman, identified as Sapna, a resident of a village in the Madrak area of Aligarh, had reportedly run away in April 2025 with Rahul, the man who was engaged to her daughter. The incident had become a major talking point across the country. After a few da...

Ghaziabad: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has issued a strict ultimatum to thousands of property allottees who have failed to clear their dues for years, warning that they must pay pending installments and charges immediately or face cancellation of allotment and eviction. According to official records, 2,607 allottees have defaulted on payments after being allotted residential plots or houses by the GDA. The total outstanding amount owed by these defaulters has crossed Rs 292 crore, creating a major hurdle in ongoing development projects and adversely affecting the authority’s financial position. The GDA has stated that it is considering introducing a final One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme as a last opportunity for defaulters to clear their dues. However, officials warned...