Uttar Pradesh

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh: A bizarre incident has emerged from Aligarh district, where a groom reportedly ran away with a dancer who had been invited to perform at his sister’s wedding. Both the family and police are now searching for the couple. Incident Details According to reports, Bilal, son of Sadiq Ali from Sarai Intazam, Aligarh, got married on 3 December 2025. Two days later, on 5 December, his sister’s wedding took place. A dancer named Sony was invited to perform at the celebration. After her performance ended around midnight, Bilal went to drop her home. During the journey, a friendship developed between Bilal and Sony, which soon turned into a romantic relationship. The two exchanged phone numbers and, a few days later, absconded together. CCTV footage has now surfaced sh...

Gorakhpur: A horrifying incident of child abuse has come to light in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. An eight-year-old girl attending a wedding with her grandmother was brutally assaulted by a 22-year-old man, leaving her bleeding before he fled the scene. The victim was immediately hospitalized, and the accused has been arrested following a police complaint. Incident Details The incident took place on Friday night in the Pipraich police station area. The girl, accompanied by her grandmother, was attending a wedding ceremony when she suddenly went missing around 11:00 PM. After failing to locate her nearby, family members and relatives searched the area and found the girl lying injured near a bush about 200 meters from the venue. She was rushed to the local Community Health Center (CHC)...

Anil Singh, Banda, UP: Justice has finally caught up with JE Rambhawan, an irrigation department official from Banda, Uttar Pradesh, who was found guilty of sexually exploiting minors over the last decade. When presented before the CBI in 2020 for investigation, children immediately recognized him and accused him of horrifying acts, saying, “This uncle is very dirty.” Testimonies from 25 out of 34 children ultimately led to a death sentence for Rambhawan and his wife, Durgavati. The Crime The scandal first came to light in November 2020 when the CBI arrested JE Rambhawan and his wife. A First Information Report (FIR) had been lodged on 31 October 2020 in New Delhi, based on credible information regarding sexual exploitation of children in Banda, Chitrakoot, and surrounding areas. Ram...

Baghpat, February 21, 2026: A Delhi Police constable, identified as Piyush, allegedly shot himself at his home in Azampur Moolsam village, Baghpat district, Uttar Pradesh. Police recovered his service pistol from the scene and have initiated an investigation. The body has been sent for postmortem. Background Piyush, originally from Baghpat, was recruited under the compassionate quota in 2018–19 following the death of his father. He was unmarried and had an elder brother employed abroad. Reports suggest that Piyush had developed a habit of consuming alcohol, which his family tried to curb. Incident Details According to police, Piyush returned to his village on Friday evening. Later that night, while reportedly under the influence of alcohol, he shot himself with his service pist...

Saharanpur, February 21, 2026: Congress MP Imran Masood from Saharanpur has delivered a candid message to the Muslim community, stating that the long-held belief that “no government can be formed without us” is no longer valid. A video of his speech has gone viral on social media, sparking discussion in political circles. Breaking the Myth In the video, Masood addresses a public gathering, saying that the misconception that the Muslim vote bank alone determines government formation has been dispelled. “The Modi government has shown that governments are being formed without us. We have been removed, like a fly skimmed off the milk. You need to understand this reality,” he said. Masood highlighted that communal politics is harmful not only to one side but to everyone. Referring indi...

Agra, February 21, 2026: A shocking case of theft has come to light in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, where a live-in maid allegedly stole two precious rings—one diamond and one gold—from her employer. The maid reportedly sent photos of the stolen items to her boyfriend to inquire about their value. Police have arrested her and recovered the stolen items. Incident Details Akash Goyal, a businessman residing in Rangji Heights, Nirbhay Nagar, Agra, had employed a live-in maid, Laxmi, from Firozabad about 25 days ago. On February 17, Goyal and his family went to visit relatives in Gurugram, taking Laxmi with them. They returned on February 19. After placing the rings in her bag, Arshi Goyal, Akash’s wife, found them missing. Despite searching the house thoroughly, the rings could not be locate...

Fatehpur, February 21, 2026: A seemingly routine arranged marriage in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh, turned into chaos after a pet dog sparked a major dispute between the bride’s and groom’s families. The incident escalated to physical altercations, forcing both families to cancel the wedding. How the Dispute Began The bride’s family had brought their pet dog from Prayagraj to the wedding venue. During the ceremony, the dog attempted to enter the hall, which reportedly upset the groom’s party. One of the groomsmen hit the dog, triggering a heated argument. The situation quickly spiraled, turning the celebration into a battleground. Escalation at the Venue Attempts to calm the situation failed, and the argument escalated into physical fights. Guests sought refuge in rooms as the scuff...

Lucknow: In a startling incident from Mastipur village, Nigohan area, Lucknow, a seventh-grade student hid under a double bed at home after getting scolded for his excessive mobile gaming. The incident sent a strong message to parents about monitoring children’s screen time. The student’s family initially reported him missing after he disappeared while preparing to go to a private school located near their home. Despite hours of searching by family members and even informing local authorities, there was no trace of the boy. CCTV footage revealed that he never left the house. Found Safe Under the Bed Police finally conducted a search inside the house around 2 PM, revealing that the student, Krishna Verma, had hidden under the double bed. Police Sub-Inspector Anuj Kumar Tiwari confi...

Lucknow, February 21, 2026: A couple from Banda, Junior Engineer Ram Bhavan and his wife Durgavati, who were sentenced to death for crimes against children, reportedly produced and distributed obscene videos of 34 minors to 47 countries, including the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, Kazakhstan, and Bangladesh. The case came under the scrutiny of Interpol, which gathered crucial digital evidence and forwarded it to the CBI. Interpol compiled data including phone numbers, emails, videos, and photos connected to the accused. A pen drive containing 34 videos and 679 images of children was sent to the CBI, which subsequently registered an FIR against the couple on October 31, 2020. Storage of Abusive Material Ram Bhavan stored the illicit videos and photos on Gmail and Go...