Uttar Pradesh

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message to the Muslim community, stating that the long-held belief that “no government can be formed without us” is no longer valid.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...

Banda/Chitrakoot, February 21, 2026: In a landmark judgment, the Banda Court has sentenced Junior Engineer (JE) Rambhavan and his wife Durgavati to death for the sexual exploitation of 34 children across Banda, Chitrakoot, and Hamirpur districts. The Special POCSO Court also imposed fines of ₹6.45 lakh on Rambhavan and ₹5.40 lakh on Durgavati. The case, which dates back nearly five years, gained international attention due to the involvement of Interpol, which provided the CBI with a pen drive containing 79 videos and 679 photos documenting the abuse. Investigators described the case as reminiscent of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal in the United States. International Distribution of Child Pornography According to CBI officials, Rambhavan sold child pornography videos to buyers in Bra...

Lucknow: Despite repeated efforts through lotteries, auctions, and “First Come, First Serve” schemes, the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has failed to achieve satisfactory sales and construction targets across multiple housing schemes. In several projects, only 11 percent to 50 percent of the properties were sold, while the authority could not even provide a clear record of the remaining unsold plots, flats, or commercial units. A recent audit conducted by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has exposed large-scale irregularities in plot and flat allotments, tender processes, and payment procedures within GDA between 2017 and 2022. EWS Housing Targets Missed by a Wide Margin The authority had set an ambitious target of constructing 25,000 houses for the Economically W...

Noida, February 21, 2026: In a major push to strengthen road connectivity in Uttar Pradesh, the state government has released ₹1,204 crore for the construction of a 74.3-kilometre-long link expressway connecting the Yamuna Expressway with the Ganga Expressway. The funds have been allocated to the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA) for land acquisition. A formal communication regarding the allocation was issued on February 17 by the state government. 740 Acres to Be Acquired Across 16 Villages For the construction of the Ganga Link Expressway, approximately 740 acres of land will be acquired from 16 villages in the YEIDA region. The land acquisition process has already begun following detailed surveys. Villages in Jewar, including Mehndipur Bangar, Bhaipu...

Meerut, February 21, 2026: Security agencies in Meerut have intensified surveillance and verification measures ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit on Sunday for the inauguration of the Namo Bharat train. In a significant development, 13 suspected Kashmiri youths have been taken into custody for questioning, while two others are reportedly missing. The move comes amid heightened security arrangements in the city prior to the high-profile event. Initial Detention and Release According to reports, around 15 youths were seen moving around Sadar Sarrafa Bazaar and nearby localities on Friday, allegedly seeking donations. Local traders grew suspicious of their activities and alerted the police. Some of the youths were reportedly confronted by shopkeepers, leading to ...