Uttar Pradesh

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 ...

The Mathura Cyber Crime Police have busted a major cyber fraud racket involved in so-called “digital arrests” and arrested five accused, including a woman, for allegedly cheating a woman of ₹2.04 crore by impersonating officers of the CBI and Crime Branch. The accused allegedly kept the victim under continuous psychological pressure for nearly two weeks, threatening her with charges of money laundering and forcing her to transfer large sums of money to multiple bank accounts controlled by the gang. How the Fraud Was Executed According to police officials, the victim, a resident of the Govind Nagar police station area, received calls on November 4 from three unknown numbers. The callers claimed to be senior officials from the Central Bureau of Investigation and the Crime Branch. Th...

Noida/Greater Noida: The investigation into the death of software engineer Yuvraj Mehta in Noida Sector-150 has taken a significant turn, with Greater Noida Police arresting two more builders involved in the case. Additionally, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to multiple government departments, including the Gautam Buddh Nagar District Magistrate and Noida Authority. Arrests and Police Action The Knowledge Park Police Station confirmed the arrest of Ravi Bansal and Sachin Karnwal, builders associated with the Lots Green project. Earlier, builder Abhay Kumar from Vish Town had been arrested and sent to judicial custody. In total, three of the five identified builders are now in police custody, with the remaining two still at large. Police have assured that efforts...

Badaun (Uttar Pradesh): A shocking complaint has surfaced from Badaun district, where a man has approached the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) alleging that his wife and mother-in-law are involved in running a prostitution racket, causing distress to him as well as residents of the locality. The complainant submitted a written application at the SSP office, seeking immediate intervention and action. He claimed that he has been mentally harassed for years due to the alleged activities of his wife and her mother. “I Am Fed Up with Their Activities” In his complaint, the man stated that he is fed up with what he described as the “obscene and illegal activities” of his wife and mother-in-law. He alleged that unknown men frequently visit their residence and that both women have b...

Lucknow: With the end of Kharmaas, Uttar Pradesh politics has clearly shifted into election mode, and the temperature is rising rapidly. As preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections begin to take shape, religion, identity and development have once again emerged as the central themes of political confrontation. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath appears to be setting the tone early, positioning the BJP on a familiar yet sharpened pitch. His slogan “Ek rahenge to safe rahenge” is gaining traction, while the government is simultaneously pushing development projects to strengthen its governance narrative. Opposition Looks for an Opening The opposition, wary of BJP’s attempt to consolidate religious sentiment, is trying to carve out space by amplifying the controversy involving Jyotish ...