Uttar Pradesh

Hapur (Uttar Pradesh): A shocking case of betrayal and violence has emerged from Hapur district, where a young woman alleged that she was sexually exploited for nearly a year by her lover on the false promise of marriage. The accused reportedly assaulted her brutally after she became pregnant and resisted his attempts to destroy evidence. According to the victim, the आरोपी (accused) called her to his shop under the pretext of showing her certain proof. Once she reached there, he forcefully tried to snatch her mobile phone in order to delete photos and videos that could expose him. When she objected, he allegedly attacked her mercilessly, leaving her seriously injured. The woman’s family immediately rushed her to the Dhaulana Community Health Centre, but due to her critical condition,...

Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh: The Uttar Pradesh Police department has been rocked by controversy after five obscene videos allegedly involving a head constable and a woman constable went viral on social media in Bijnor district. Both personnel were posted at Rehda police station. The matter became even more sensitive after it emerged that the woman constable was seen wearing a police uniform in the viral clips. The incident has sparked widespread discussion among the public as well as senior police officials, bringing embarrassment to the department. Following the videos’ circulation, Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Jha took immediate cognizance of the matter and suspended both policemen. A departmental inquiry has also been ordered. Departmental Probe Underway Police officials...

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: A major financial irregularity has been uncovered in the Lucknow Municipal Corporation, involving the embezzlement of ₹1.14 crore from the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) contributions of over 5,000 municipal employees. The irregularity, dating between 2013 and 2015, came to light following a report by the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) formed after last year’s Assembly presentation of the CAG report. NSA Files FIRMunicipal Health Officer (NSA) Dr. P.K. Srivastava has submitted a written complaint at Hazratganj police station to initiate an FIR. The complaint lists the names of five companies allegedly involved in the embezzlement, along with the specific amounts misappropriated. Companies and Alleged Amounts Embezzled ...

Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh: In a shocking incident from Mahoba, a young man was allegedly killed by his girlfriend’s father and uncle just four days before her wedding. The victim, Ravi Prajapati, was strangled to death and his body was later dumped in a nearby pond. The accused have been arrested by the police. Incident DetailsThe case comes from the Khanna police station area. According to local resident Harishchandra, his cousin Ravi, along with his younger brother Rahul, went to sleep on the night of February 1. Around midnight, Rahul woke up to find Ravi missing and the main door open. Rahul had no mobile phone with him, and there was no clue about Ravi’s whereabouts. Ravi, a Class 12 student at Brahmachari Inter College, was reported missing, prompting a search by the police. His pa...

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: A shocking incident unfolded at a hotel in Varanasi where a brother and sister from Hyderabad were found dead in their room. Their bodies were discovered lying on the bed, and police recovered approximately ₹6.61 lakh, along with their Aadhaar cards, laptops, PAN cards, and passports. The deceased have been identified as 46-year-old Ganesh Goud Gunlapalli and his 38-year-old sister, Dhanalakshmi Gunlapalli. They had checked into room number 2005 on February 8 and were scheduled to check out on February 10. When they did not leave the room by noon, hotel staff tried to contact them by phone. Receiving no response, they knocked on the door and alerted the police. Scene Suggests Possible Drug OverdoseUpon arrival, police and a forensic team entered the room afte...

Lucknow: The Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has quashed the criminal case against businessman Nikant Jain, which involved allegations of corruption and illegal extortion. The court ruled that, based on the available facts and evidence, no prima facie offense could be established. Nikant Jain was accused of demanding a 5% bribe from an entrepreneur in exchange for approving a solar manufacturing unit under the ‘Invest UP’ scheme. Based on a complaint sent by the company’s representative to the Chief Minister, an FIR was registered on March 20, 2025, at Gomtinagar Police Station. Jain was arrested, and the investigation was later handed over to the Special Task Force (STF). During the hearing on the petition, a single bench of Justice Rajiv Singh also set aside the charge sh...

Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh, February 10, 2026: Residents of Mahoba were left astonished when they spotted a man driving a car while wearing a helmet near the Paramanand Chowraha. The unusual sight drew attention and sparked questions about local policing practices. A Unique Form of ProtestThe incident occurred after a young man received a ₹1,000 online fine for “not wearing a helmet” while driving his car—a citation that left him bewildered. In protest, he decided to wear a helmet while driving, turning heads and leaving passersby puzzled. According to Abhishek Kumar, he was returning from Rath on February 6, with Bhupendra Soni driving the car. Upon reaching the Kul Pahad police post, a local officer issued the online fine. Surprised by the mobile notification, the driver promptly put on...

Prayagraj, February 10, 2026: A shocking incident has left the sports community in Prayagraj reeling, as 17-year-old volleyball player Pratyush Rai was found dead under mysterious circumstances in his hostel room. Pratyush, a resident of Ghazipur, had been training at the Amitabh Bachchan Sports Complex for the past four years. On Tuesday morning, Pratyush was discovered lying on the floor of his hostel room. He was immediately taken to Bailey Hospital, where doctors declared him dead. The news of his sudden death sent shockwaves through his family, who rushed from Ghazipur to Prayagraj. A Promising AthletePratyush was regarded as a talented player and was well-liked by his coach and teammates. On the morning of the incident, around 5 a.m., some junior players went to wake him up and...

Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has granted significant relief to 22 police officers, including former CO Anuj Chaudhary, in connection with the Sambhal violence case. The court has temporarily stayed the order of the CJM court directing the registration of an FIR against these officers. The relief comes after Anuj Chaudhary and the Uttar Pradesh government challenged the CJM court's directive in the High Court. A bench led by Justice Samit Gopal issued the order on the petitions filed by former CO Anuj Chaudhary and former Station House Officer Anuj Tomar. The next hearing in the matter has been scheduled after two weeks, and the stay on the FIR will remain in effect until then. Background of the CaseThe case dates back to November 24, 2024, during the Sambhal violence, when pol...

Mathura: A shocking incident unfolded in the Kachahari area of Mathura on Monday when a husband allegedly attacked his wife in broad daylight, leaving her seriously injured. The incident occurred near the Civil Lines area, and police have registered a case against the accused, who remains at large. According to reports, Sunil Kumar, a resident of the Magorra area, has been involved in a divorce dispute with his wife Nidhi for the past two years. On Monday, both had come to the court for a hearing. After the proceedings, the couple sat on the footpath outside the court and began discussing the matter, which quickly escalated into an argument. Brutal Assault with Stone Eyewitnesses allege that Sunil pushed Nidhi to the ground and started beating her with fists and kicks. The situati...