Uttar Pradesh

In a deeply disturbing case highlighting the dangers of superstition and blind faith, a court in Agra has sentenced a father to life imprisonment for the murder of his seven-year-old son, whom he believed to be an incarnation of ‘Ravan’ under the influence of tantric rituals. The verdict was pronounced on Thursday by the court of Additional District and Sessions Judge (ADJ-29) Dinesh Kumar Chaurasia. The court held the accused father guilty of murder and sentenced him to life imprisonment along with a fine of ₹50,000. The incident dates back to August 10, 2019. According to the prosecution, the accused, Amit, a resident of Mahadev Nagar New Abadi on Shamshabad Road under Tajganj police station limits, had recently become deeply involved in tantric practices and rituals. Under this in...

A disturbing video from a high-rise society in Ghaziabad has sent shockwaves across social media, raising serious concerns about child safety in residential apartments. The incident reportedly took place in the Angel Jupiter Society located in the Ahinsa Khand area of Indirapuram. The viral video, around 17 seconds long, shows a young child—believed to be about six years old—sitting and playing on the metal railing of a sixth-floor balcony, with his legs dangling outside. The sight left residents and viewers deeply shaken, as a single misstep could have resulted in a fatal fall. According to information, the video is about a week old. Witnesses said the child climbed onto an object kept in the balcony and from there managed to sit atop the railing. Fortunately, a plastic net installe...

In a sensational revelation from Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, police have exposed a shocking plot in which a young man deliberately injured himself to gain admission to an MBBS course under the disability quota. The incident has stunned local authorities and the public alike. According to the Jaunpur police, the accused, 24-year-old Suraj Bhaskar of Khalilpur in Line Bazar police jurisdiction, severed the toes of his left foot to present himself as differently-abled. The scheme came to light on Thursday after a detailed investigation by the police. How the Incident Unfolded Police investigations revealed that Suraj, who had previously completed a D Pharma course and was preparing for NEET, deliberately searched online for methods to mutilate his foot. Using a grinder, he cut off his to...

A significant development occurred in the high-profile Saurabh Rajput murder case, also known as the Blue Drum case, during Thursday’s hearing in the District Judge’s court. Lokesh Kumar, alternate nodal officer of Reliance Jio Infocon Ltd., appeared in court to provide crucial technical evidence. Kumar testified before the court regarding mobile call detail records (CDRs), chat histories, and location data provided to the police, explaining the information in detail and responding to questions from both the prosecution and defense. The incident occurred on March 3, 2025, in Indira Nagar, Brahmpuri police station area, where the accused, Muskan Rastogi, along with her lover Sahil Shukla, allegedly killed Muskan’s husband, Saurabh Rajput. According to the investigation, the body was d...

Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh: A shocking series of fraud cases involving “looting brides” has come to light in Sambhal, where four young men were duped over the past one and a half months. Three newlywed brides reportedly fled with cash and jewelry just a few days after their weddings, while the fourth was caught by villagers before she could escape. The Modus OperandiAll four weddings were arranged by a woman named Kajal, who charged between ₹50,000 to ₹1 lakh per wedding. Three of the victims were local to the village of Patraua in the Chandousi area of Sambhal, while the fourth was a relative from Delhi. After the weddings, the brides reportedly stole the families’ cash and jewelry. Villagers intervened in the case of the fourth bride, Pooja, wife of local resident Raju, and handed her ove...

Noida, Uttar Pradesh: Shiv Nadar School in Noida’s Sector-168 received a bomb threat via email on Friday, prompting immediate action by school authorities and local police. Students were safely sent home as a precautionary measure. Following the threat, the police, bomb disposal squad, and cybercrime teams were deployed to the school. Senior officers personally oversaw the ongoing security and inspection measures. Authorities have assured parents that safety remains the top priority and have urged them to remain calm and cooperative. Principal’s Statement Principal Anju Soni confirmed that the threat was promptly reported to the police and administrative authorities, and an investigation is underway. She said the decision to temporarily close the school was made to ensure student ...