Uttar Pradesh

Mathura: A Home Guard posted at Jaint Police Station in Mathura has accused a departmental Head Constable of using abusive language and collecting illegal payments from complainants. The officer-in-charge (CO) has assured that appropriate action will be taken after investigating the matter. Allegations of Abuse After DutyJyoti Sharma reports that Sahib Singh, a Home Guard at Jaint Police Station, submitted a written complaint to the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), alleging that Head Constable Dharmveer verbally abused him without cause after his duty, which runs from 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM. Singh stated that the incident left him demoralized. Illegal ‘Commission’ from ComplainantsIn his complaint, the Home Guard also questioned the overall conduct of Head Constable Dharmveer, clai...

Ghaziabad: Police in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, have busted a gang that posed as doctors from reputed hospitals to order expensive medicines from medical stores, only to hand over fake cheques and flee. A joint operation by the SWAT team and the Crime Branch led to the arrest of four gang members. Authorities recovered high-value medicines, multiple SIM cards, and mobile phones from their possession. ADC(P) Crime Piyush Singh stated that the accused used to call medical stores, claiming to be senior doctors, HODs, or other medical staff from well-known hospitals. They leveraged these hospital names to gain trust and demanded immediate delivery of medicines. Once the medicines were delivered, the gang would hand over fake cheques. By the time store owners realized the cheques had bounced,...

Unnao / Gonda: A shocking case of police malpractice has come to light in Uttar Pradesh, where officials were allegedly filing fake investigation reports to fraudulently claim insurance money. Following a complaint by an insurance company, one inspector and 11 sub-inspectors (SIs) have been suspended. The misconduct was uncovered across three districts of Purvanchal—Bahraich, Gonda, and Shravasti—where investigations into road accidents were found to be riddled with irregularities. Officers not only misrepresented vehicles and drivers in accident reports but also manipulated the facts of the incidents to extract compensation from insurance companies. Out of the 15 police personnel involved, an inspector and 11 SIs have been suspended, while departmental action is underway against thr...

Patna, Bihar – The Bihar Legislative Assembly’s upcoming budget session is set to commence on February 2, with a total of 19 meetings scheduled during the proceedings. Ahead of the session, a high-level all-party meeting was held on Friday under the chairmanship of Assembly Speaker Dr. Prem Kumar to ensure smooth conduct and effective functioning of the House. Focus on Orderly Proceedings and Basic Arrangements The Speaker emphasized that this year’s budget session will be extensive, and strict instructions were issued to tighten arrangements related to security, traffic management, medical facilities, cleanliness, and parking within the Assembly premises. The all-party meeting was convened to reduce disruptions in the House and promote constructive debate. Top leaders from both the ...

Banda: During his one-day visit to Banda district in Uttar Pradesh, Peethadheeshwar of Bageshwar Dham, Pandit Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, delivered a strong message to the Hindu community, urging them to focus on self-reform rather than targeting other communities. The event, held at the residence of BJP Sadar MLA Prakash Dwivedi, drew thousands of devotees. Message to Hindus Shastri emphasized that calling names or blaming Muslims will not make India a Hindu nation. “Hindus must first address their own shortcomings, weaknesses, and social flaws. Only then can the idea of a Hindu nation be realized,” he said. He also highlighted the importance of mutual respect and adherence to the law, noting that maintaining social harmony requires following legal procedures rather than taking sh...

Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has raised concerns over encounter killings by the UP Police, directing that police officers should not receive immediate promotions or gallantry awards following such incidents. The guidelines were issued while approving the bail petition of Raju alias Rajkumar from Mirzapur, with a six-point framework aimed at ensuring accountability and adherence to legal procedures. Key Guidelines Issued by the Court If a suspect or any person sustains serious injuries during an encounter, the police team must register a case at the nearest police station. The investigation will be conducted under the supervision of senior officers, including CBCID or another police unit. Names of police personnel involved in the encounter should not automatically be treate...

Bareilly: In a tragic accident highlighting the dangers of social media stunts, 22-year-old Mohammad Faizan lost his life while attempting to make a reel on an under-construction flyover in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. He slipped and fell onto heavy cement slabs, sustaining fatal injuries on the spot. Faizan, who worked as a haircutter, had gone out on Friday evening around 5 pm with his friends. According to his father, Mehndi Hasan, the young man climbed onto slabs lying near the road leading to Bijauria Railway Station, which was under construction. While attempting to shoot a reel on a trending track, he slipped and fell, with one of the cement slabs falling on his head, killing him instantly. Family Refuses Post-Mortem The family is grief-stricken following the accident and has r...

Lucknow: In a massive vigilance crackdown, a typist from the District Supply Officer (DSO) office in Mau, Uttar Pradesh, has been found in possession of assets worth over ₹17 crore, far exceeding his declared income of just ₹1 crore. The discovery was made following raids across four districts, uncovering multiple properties, a brick kiln, and documents linked to 44 unaccounted assets. Investigations are ongoing, with further revelations expected. Vigilance Action and Raids The initial probe, conducted under government directives, revealed a stark discrepancy between the typist’s income and his amassed wealth. The Anti-Corruption Act case was recommended in the open inquiry report and approved by the government, which obtained search warrants from the court. On Thursday, 24-member...

Mirzapur: In a major law-and-order crackdown, the district head of Apna Dal Kamerawadi, Shyam Bahadur Patel, along with two others, has been arrested for involvement in cattle theft in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. Patel, who also serves as the Pradhan of his village, allegedly collaborated with the caretaker of a cow shelter, Rajesh Kol, to illegally steal cattle over a prolonged period. The incident came to light at the Goshram (cow shelter) in Sonvarsha, Lalganj, where police were alerted to cattle being smuggled. On Tuesday, Anil Prajapati was caught transporting five stolen cows, and subsequent interrogation led to the arrest of Patel and the other accused. Criminal Record of Accused Police sources revealed that Shyam Bahadur Patel has a previous criminal record. In 2021, an FIR w...