Uttar Pradesh

Muzaffarnagar: A tragic incident in Bhallwa village, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, has left the local community shaken. Just three days before her wedding, 27-year-old Pragati and her boyfriend Rohit (31) were found dead under mysterious circumstances. The incident has created tension in the village, and the police have launched a detailed investigation. The BackgroundPragati and Rohit, who lived in houses facing each other, had been in a relationship for nearly four years. Pragati worked at a private company in Gurugram, while Rohit was employed as a conductor with UP Roadways. Recently, Pragati’s marriage had been arranged in Sardhana, Meerut, with the wedding scheduled for February 8, and she had returned to her village two days earlier for the preparations. Events Leading Up to t...

Mathura: A disturbing case has emerged in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, where a minor Hindu girl from Nagpur was found at a guesthouse with two Muslim youths. Members of the Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha reportedly raided the guesthouse and handed over the girl to the police. The organization has termed the incident as a case of “love jihad.” Fake ID Used to Claim MarriageUpon checking the identification documents, it was revealed that the two youths had prepared a fake Aadhaar card for the underage girl, claiming she was an adult and presenting her as their wife to book the guesthouse room. Nagpur Police Searching for the GirlThe girl had been missing from Nagpur, Maharashtra, prompting the local police to launch a search. According to reports, the accused had lured the girl from Nagpur to...

Lucknow: A significant update has come for voters in Uttar Pradesh regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. The Election Commission has extended the deadline for filing claims and objections in the SIR exercise. Voters now have time until March 6, 2026 to submit their applications, instead of the earlier deadline of February 6. The final voter list is scheduled to be published on April 10, 2026. Voter Participation So FarSo far, nearly 48 lakh people have filled out Form 6 to raise objections or update their details. However, the Election Commission considers this number relatively low, given that the draft electoral rolls indicate a total of 12.55 crore voters in Uttar Pradesh. The extension is aimed at ensuring that more eligible citizens can verify...

Lucknow, Feb 6, 2026: In a move to curb illegal property transactions and improve transparency, the Uttar Pradesh government has made it mandatory to provide a PAN card for property registration in districts bordering Nepal. Previously, buyers could register properties using Form-60, but this facility has now been discontinued. The step aims to prevent money laundering, illicit investments, and suspicious cross-border transactions. Strict Verification MeasuresNeha Sharma, Inspector General of Registration, has issued directives to all concerned officials. The state’s online registration software has been updated to enforce compulsory PAN card entry and verification for both buyers and sellers. Transactions without a valid PAN will not be processed. Districts Covered by the New RuleTh...

Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh: The political temperature is rising in Bhadohi over the voter list, as Samajwadi Party (SP) MLA Zahid Beg has made serious allegations against the BJP government and local administration, claiming that Dalit and Muslim voters are being deliberately removed from the electoral rolls. Allegations of ManipulationZahid Beg stated that under the pretext of the Special Summary Revision (SIR) campaign, names of opposition-supporting voters are being removed using Form-7, a move he described as a politically motivated attempt to influence elections. “Those in power, fearing defeat, are now resorting to manipulating votes,” he said. Examples from VillagesThe MLA cited specific cases in Lalipur, Surhan, Dulmadaspur, and Vedmanpur, where voters’ names had been legally add...

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: The web series ‘Ghuskhore Pandit’ has become the center of controversy after Inspector Vikram Singh of Hazratganj Police Station filed a case against its creators. Taking cognizance of public outrage and allegedly offensive language used in the series, Inspector Singh personally lodged the FIR, citing potential threats to social harmony. The matter has since attracted widespread attention on social media. About Inspector Vikram SinghInspector Vikram Singh is currently posted at Hazratganj Police Station, having previously served at Krishnanagar Police Station. The 46-year-old officer, known for his effective policing and compassionate approach toward the public, was transferred to Lucknow on October 10, 2022, from Mainpuri, where he headed the Cyber Cell. Over hi...

Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh: In a major crackdown against tax evasion, the GST department conducted a high-profile raid in Sambhal, seizing undisclosed gold, silver, and diamond jewelry worth approximately ₹33 crore. The operation, which lasted nearly 21 hours, also resulted in a tax penalty of ₹1.20 crore being collected on the spot. Raid Targets Jeweler’s Showroom and ResidenceAccording to reports, the state tax department acted on intelligence indicating that some traders were exploiting rising gold and silver rates to carry out transactions without proper documentation. Based on these inputs, a probe was initiated under the direction of RA Seth, Additional Commissioner Grade-2 (Commercial Tax Discipline). After about a month of surveillance, a jeweler in Sambhal was identified for inv...

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: The Allahabad High Court’s Lucknow bench has taken a stern stance on the rising number of missing persons cases in Uttar Pradesh. The court has summoned the Additional Chief Secretary (Home) and the Director General of Police (DGP) to appear via video conference on March 23, directing them to submit all records and statistics related to missing individuals in the state. Bench Orders Comprehensive Record SubmissionThe directive was issued by a division bench comprising Justice Rajan Rai and Justice A.K. Chaudhary while hearing a suo motu public interest petition. The court emphasized that all records available with the state government regarding missing persons must be presented at the next hearing. Over 1.08 Lakh People Missing in Two YearsDuring the proceedin...