Uttar Pradesh

Ghaziabad: The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has announced a new strategy to sell its unsold residential flats by merging smaller units into larger, more marketable apartments and offering private agents a 1% commission on sales. Merging Flats to Meet Market Demand GDA officials noted that the demand for larger, well-equipped flats is significantly higher, while smaller units have remained unsold for years. Under the new plan, walls between two small flats will be removed to create a single, spacious apartment, aiming to accelerate sales and attract buyers. Agent Incentive Introduced To further promote sales, authorized real estate agents or agencies helping to sell GDA flats will receive 1% of the total sale value as commission. This approach aligns with market-driven ...

Mathura, Uttar Pradesh: A chilling incident shook the residents of Khaparpur village in Mathura on Tuesday morning when the bodies of a family of five were discovered inside their home. Authorities suspect that a toxic substance may have caused the deaths. According to local villagers, concern arose when the family members did not come out of their room for an unusually long time. Peering through the window, neighbors were horrified by the scene inside. The police, upon reaching the spot and examining the room, found glasses of milk near the bodies. This has led to initial speculation that the substance might have been mixed in the milk. Suicide or Murder? Police are investigating the case from both angles—suicide and homicide. Officers are currently questioning family members and...

Agra, Uttar Pradesh: A dispute erupted at Ambedkar Chowk in Agra on Monday following the installation and subsequent removal of a Maharishi Valmiki statue, sparking anger among the Valmiki community. Members of the community have threatened to halt all cleaning and maintenance work unless the statue is reinstated within 72 hours. The incident took place in Fatehabad town, behind an old well near Ambedkar Chowk. Residents from the Valmiki community constructed a platform and installed the statue around noon. However, the Palaiwal family, claiming the land as their ancestral property, had previously arranged for construction of a boundary wall on the same plot using bricks and sand. The family alerted the police after the statue was installed without proper authorization. Police Interv...

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh: The Excise Department of Greater Noida has announced significant changes in liquor-related regulations, making it easier and more affordable to host private alcohol parties at home. As per the new rules, the one-day license fee for a home party has been reduced from ₹4,000 to just ₹1,000. The decision, implemented under government directives, has come as a relief to residents planning private celebrations. Earlier, obtaining a one-day license involved paying ₹4,000, but the revised regulations now allow residents to host legal home liquor parties at a quarter of the previous cost. For events held at banquet halls, farmhouses, or restaurants, a three-day license will now cost ₹11,000. Alongside this, stricter guidelines have been introduced for serving al...

Agra: A shocking revelation has emerged in the sensational murder case of Sonali, whose body was found wrapped in a blanket on the Yamuna Expressway in Agra. Police investigations have confirmed that Sonali was allegedly murdered by her lover Sunny, along with two accomplices, after she strongly opposed being pushed into an illegal flesh trade racket. According to the police, Sunny was involved in a sex racket and wanted Sonali to become a part of it. When she refused and began resisting his activities, tensions escalated between the two. Fearing that she might expose him, Sunny allegedly decided to eliminate her. Body Found Near Milestone 148 Sonali’s body was discovered on February 6 near Milestone 148 on the Yamuna Expressway. The victim’s hands and feet had mehendi marks, indi...

Meerut: In a major corruption scandal that has raised serious questions over police integrity in Uttar Pradesh, two sub-inspectors posted at Lohiyanagar Police Station in Meerut have been accused of kidnapping and extorting ₹20 lakh from a local thread businessman by threatening to implicate him in a false criminal case. The incident came to light after the victim, instead of succumbing to further pressure, approached senior officials, leading to a confidential inquiry. The investigation reportedly confirmed the allegations, and after the recovery of ₹15 lakh, the accused policemen allegedly went absconding. Victim Runs Business in India and Dubai The victim has been identified as Rashik, a resident of Lisari Gate area, who is engaged in the thread business. He is also reportedly ...

Greater Noida: A major religious conversion racket allegedly operating under the guise of a coaching centre has been exposed in Sector-36 of Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Police investigations have revealed shocking details, indicating that the entire network was being operated remotely from Manipur, while local agents carried out activities on the ground. According to police sources, the racket was running from the basement of a residential house, where regular coaching classes were conducted on weekdays to avoid suspicion. However, every Sunday, the same premises reportedly turned into a secret prayer centre where targeted individuals were allegedly subjected to psychological manipulation and religious indoctrination. ‘Secret Mission’ Prayer Meetings Held Every Sunday Initial in...

Sonbhadra (Uttar Pradesh): A dramatic scene unfolded at a shopping mall in Sonbhadra district after a woman allegedly caught her husband shopping with his girlfriend, leading to a heated clash that created panic among customers. The incident, which resembled a real-life love triangle drama, was captured on video and has now gone viral on social media. According to reports, the incident took place on Monday afternoon at the Citycart Shopping Mall, located on Civil Lines Road. The married man had reportedly brought his girlfriend to the mall for shopping when his wife unexpectedly arrived and confronted them. Hair-Pulling, Slapping and Chaos Inside the Mall Eyewitnesses said the wife, furious after seeing her husband with another woman, allegedly grabbed the girlfriend by the hair a...

Auraiya (Uttar Pradesh): In a bizarre incident from Uttar Pradesh’s Auraiya district, a young woman allegedly staged a dramatic scene by leaving a five-foot snake’s shed skin on her bed before eloping with her lover, shocking villagers and leaving police stunned. The incident took place in a village under the Phaphund police station area, where the girl’s family had reportedly fixed her marriage against her will. However, the girl wanted to marry a युवक (young man) from the same village with whom she was said to be in a relationship. Snake Skin Left on Bed to Create Panic According to local sources, before leaving her home on Monday evening, the girl placed a five-foot-long snake skin (slough) on her bed along with her ring, bangles, and a thread worn around the neck, seemingly to...

Bulandshahr, UP: A shocking case has emerged from Bulandshahr where a social media influencer was allegedly harassed by a police officer while seeking help from the police. The head constable involved has been suspended. The influencer, who has around 70,000 followers on Instagram and creates dance-related content, had approached the Kotwali Nagar police station to file a complaint against a man who was persistently troubling her. However, she alleges that the head constable, Kuldeep Rathi, stationed there, also began harassing her after taking her phone number under the pretext of assisting with her complaint. Allegations of HarassmentAccording to the victim, the head constable followed her on Instagram, sending messages and calling her until midnight. The messages reportedly includ...