Uttar Pradesh

Amroha, UP: Samreen Nisha, widely known on social media as “Bhabhijaan Samreen,” has been arrested for creating and sharing an objectionable video targeting girls from the Hindu community. Although she later issued a public apology, authorities have taken legal action against her. The incident came to light in Amroha when Nisha, a resident of Sultanpur village in the Dehat police jurisdiction and wife of Sarfaraz, posted a video online three days ago containing offensive remarks against Hindu women. The video quickly went viral, prompting widespread outrage and calls for immediate action from local Hindu organizations. Following the viral spread, a complaint was filed on February 2 by Amroha resident Prateek Sharma at the Dehat police station. The complaint stated that the language u...

Noida: Following the tragic death of young software engineer Yuvraj Mehta, who drowned in a water-filled pit in Sector-150, Noida authorities have approved a major plan to drain the accumulated water and prevent future incidents. The project, with an allocated fund of ₹27 crore, aims not only to remove existing water but also to provide a permanent solution for water and sewage drainage across the affected area. Details of the ProjectThe initiative will cover 13 sectors, from Sector-150 to Sector-162. According to officials, the pit had been accumulating rainwater and sewage since 2021. The project will involve technical surveys, design, tendering, and construction, with an expected completion time of approximately one year. The plan includes building proper drainage channels and reg...

Lucknow: Following the tragic death of a young man in Lucknow due to a Chinese kite string (manja), Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken a strict stance, declaring that deaths caused by such strings will now be treated as murder. The incident has intensified concerns over the use of Chinese kite strings in the state. Despite an existing ban on synthetic/nylon manja, violations have continued. CM Yogi has directed authorities to enforce a complete ban across Uttar Pradesh and ordered all district police officers to conduct raids to prevent further use. He emphasized that all cases of death caused by these strings will be treated as criminal homicide, and high-level reviews of enforcement actions across the state will be conducted. Details of the Lucknow IncidentThe f...

Gorakhpur: The Uttar Pradesh government has appointed Dr. Kaustubh as the new Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) for Gorakhpur. The transfer list, released late Wednesday night, also includes the posting of the outgoing SSP, Rajkaran Nair, to Ghaziabad. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Kaustubh served as Superintendent of Police (SP) in Jaunpur since 2024. An experienced IPS officer of the 2012 batch, he has previously held key positions in Ambedkar Nagar, Sant Kabir Nagar, Maharajganj, Varanasi, and Sonbhadra. He has also served as SP City in Gorakhpur earlier in his career. Background and EducationOriginally from Patna, Bihar, Dr. Kaustubh completed his early education in Adilabad, Telangana. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree from Osmania University with 52% marks an...

Ghaziabad: The shocking suicide of three minor sisters in Ghaziabad has taken a disturbing turn as new details reveal the extent of their alleged obsession with Korean dramas and online gaming. The incident, which occurred in Bharat City Society under the Tila Mor police station area, has left residents and authorities stunned. The victims—Nishika, Prachi and Pakhi—reportedly jumped from the ninth floor of their residential building. According to family members and the suicide note recovered by police, the sisters were deeply addicted to Korean content, including dramas and online games, to the extent that they had emotionally disconnected from their family and the outside world. ‘They Started Believing They Were Korean’ The girls’ father, Chetan Kumar, claimed that his daughters ...

Ghaziabad: From food and fashion to web series and pop music, Korean culture has increasingly influenced India’s youth over the last few years. The tragic death of three minor sisters in Ghaziabad, who reportedly jumped from the ninth floor of their apartment, has once again brought the growing “Korean Wave” into the spotlight. While the case remains under investigation, early reports suggested that Korean dramas and online games may have played a role. The incident has sparked a larger debate about the deep emotional attachment young people develop with digital entertainment and foreign pop culture—and how quickly such interests can turn into obsession. In an effort to understand why Korean content has such a powerful hold over Indian youth, several young people shared their perspec...

New Delhi: The tragic death of three minor sisters who reportedly jumped from the ninth floor of an apartment in Ghaziabad has triggered fear, shock, and intense discussion among residents of housing societies across Delhi-NCR. The incident has raised disturbing questions about children’s mental health, mobile phone addiction, and whether parental negligence played a role in the tragedy. Residents remain stunned over how three young girls could take such an extreme step together. While initial reports suggested the deaths may have been linked to a Korean online game or excessive obsession with Korean culture, society members are now questioning why the issue was not addressed earlier if the family was aware of the girls’ unusual behaviour. Many residents believe that if the parents h...

Ghaziabad: Fresh revelations have emerged in the tragic case of three minor sisters—Nishika, Prachi and Pakhi—who allegedly jumped to their deaths from the ninth floor of a high-rise apartment in Ghaziabad. While the incident initially raised concerns about the influence of Korean culture and mobile addiction, new information about the girls’ father has added another disturbing dimension to the case. According to reports, the focus of the investigation is now shifting toward the personal and financial life of the father, Chetan Kumar, whose alleged domestic situation has reportedly been far more complicated than earlier believed. Father Allegedly Had Two Wives, Lived With Sister-in-Law Family sources claim that Chetan Kumar had two marriages, and the three deceased daughters were ...

Ghaziabad: The shocking death of three minor sisters who allegedly jumped from the ninth floor of a high-rise apartment in Ghaziabad has taken a new turn, as fresh revelations about the family’s financial crisis have surfaced. The incident has not only stunned residents but has also left investigating officials struggling to determine the exact reason behind the tragedy. The three sisters, all under the age of 16, died after falling from the balcony of their ninth-floor flat at around 2 a.m. Their father initially claimed that the girls were playing a Korean game that involved a series of dangerous tasks, with suicide allegedly being the final challenge. However, by evening, police denied the existence of such a game and said no evidence supporting this claim had been found so far. P...

Meerut, UP: Shadab Jakati, the Meerut-based influencer known for reels like “10 rupaye wala biscuit kitne ka hai ji?”, is once again in the spotlight over serious allegations. A woman from Jharkhand has accused him of exploitation, unlawful confinement, assault, and threats to her life. The victim claims that Jakati’s actions under the guise of reels and motivational videos completely disrupted her life. Victim’s AccountThe complainant, Chandni, also known as Tabassum, stated that she moved from Jharkhand to Meerut in 2017 and married Sonu Prajapati from Muzaffarnagar. While her husband worked outside, she began creating content on social media to earn extra income. In February 2025, she reportedly came in contact with Shadab Jakati. Initially, Jakati allegedly gained her trust by in...