Uttar Pradesh

Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: In a dramatic incident that captured local attention, villagers in Prayagraj came to the rescue of two Indian Air Force pilots after their microlight aircraft crash-landed in a pond filled with water hyacinth due to a technical malfunction. Both pilots survived the accident thanks to their quick thinking and the courage of nearby villagers. Crash DetailsThe two-seater Microlight-116 aircraft was returning from a routine training flight around the Sangam area when it developed a technical fault at approximately 12:15 PM near KP Inter College. The pilots executed a controlled crash landing into a water hyacinth-laden pond to avoid a potential disaster in a densely populated area. Witnesses reported a loud noise resembling a rocket blast when the parachute depl...

Mathura: The historic Shahji Temple in Mathura is abuzz with festive preparations as Vasant Panchami approaches. On 23 January, the temple’s legendary and mysterious ‘Vasanti Room’ will be opened for devotees—a rare event that occurs only twice a year, attracting visitors from across India and abroad. A Unique ExperienceFamed for its intricate architecture and twisted columns, Shahji Temple offers a visual and spiritual treat. The Vasanti Room, currently undergoing special cleaning and decoration for the past week, features ancient glass chandeliers that are the highlight of this sacred chamber. On Vasant Panchami, the deity Thakurji will be adorned in a yellow (Vasanti) robe, with elaborate floral and festive decorations. Darshan TimingsTemple administrator Prashant Shah has arrange...

Bulandshahr: In a significant police operation, three criminals, including two high-profile wanted men, were arrested following a violent encounter with the Bulandshahr police. The incident resulted in injuries to Honey Verma and Anuj Verma, both carrying a bounty of ₹25,000 each. According to police sources, the Anupshahr police team was conducting vehicle checks near Aligarh Chauraha when three suspicious individuals were spotted approaching on a motorcycle from Bulandshahr. Despite repeated signals to stop, the suspects attempted to flee, prompting a high-speed chase that ended near Karnwas Road. The suspects opened fire on the police, who retaliated, leading to an exchange of gunfire. Honey Verma and Anuj Verma sustained gunshot injuries to their legs and have been admitted to a loc...

Moradabad, January 22:A chilling case of honour killing has surfaced in Uttar Pradesh’s Moradabad district, where a young couple in an inter-family love relationship was brutally murdered with spades and their bodies secretly buried to destroy evidence. The incident has sent shockwaves across the region and triggered tension in the village. The crime took place in Umri Sabzipur village under Pakbada police station limits. According to police, the couple had been in a relationship for nearly two years, which was strongly opposed by the girl’s family. Brutal Murder Following Discovery On Sunday night, the युवक, Armaan, went to meet his girlfriend Kajal at her residence. During the meeting, the girl’s mother and brothers allegedly caught the couple together. Enraged over the relation...

Lucknow, January 22:A serious case involving the alleged kidnapping, religious conversion, and forced marriage of a minor girl has come to light in Uttar Pradesh’s capital, Lucknow, triggering tension in the area. Police have registered an FIR against two Muslim youths following a complaint filed by the victim’s father and have launched an intensive search operation to recover the girl. The victim, a 17-year-old Class 10 student, went missing under suspicious circumstances from the Chinhat area on January 18. Her family alleges that she was abducted, coerced into religious conversion, and subsequently married (nikah) without consent. FIR Registered on Father’s Complaint According to police officials, the girl’s father submitted a written complaint at Chinhat police station, naming...

Lucknow: In a significant administrative change, the official residence of the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, previously known as Raj Bhavan, has been renamed ‘Jan Bhavan’. The decision aligns with the central government’s directive to standardize the nomenclature of Governors’ residences across India. The renaming has been implemented with immediate effect and will be reflected in all official, administrative, and statutory communications. The necessary procedural formalities at the state level have already been completed. Government’s RationaleAccording to the Ministry of Home Affairs, this initiative aims to create uniformity in the naming of Governors’ residences nationwide. The Uttar Pradesh government has adopted the change to comply with this directive. The name ‘Jan Bhavan’—li...

Kaushambi, UP: The Uttar Pradesh Police’s UPCOP app, designed to enhance citizen safety, has been misused by criminals for large-scale fraud. In a shocking case from Kaushambi, police have arrested three members of a gang who exploited the app to extort money by targeting families of missing girls. According to police, the gang downloaded FIR copies of missing or runaway children from the UPCOP app and then impersonated police officers to contact the victims’ families. Claiming to have located the missing girls, the fraudsters demanded hefty sums of money in exchange for their “safe return.” The Saini Police launched an investigation after a complaint was lodged about an extortion of ₹50,000, allegedly by a person claiming to be an SHO. Incident DetailsKaushambi Superintendent of Pol...

In a major crackdown on the illegal drug trade, Pilibhit police have unearthed a fake cough syrup manufacturing unit operating from a residential house in the Ghungchai police station area. A former hospital compounder has been arrested for running the illicit operation after allegedly learning the manufacturing process through YouTube videos. The arrested accused has been identified as Suresh Kumar (41), a resident of Village Lah in the Puranpur area. He was previously employed as a compounder at a private hospital in Pilibhit. Learnt Fake Drug Manufacturing Online During police interrogation, Suresh Kumar revealed that around two years ago he learned the method of making fake cough syrup by watching videos on YouTube. He then set up a small factory inside his house and began pro...