Uttar Pradesh

Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh: The police have initiated action against Sharik Satha, the alleged mastermind behind the violence at Shahi Jama Masjid on 24 November 2024, as well as a notorious international vehicle thief. On Wednesday, authorities began attaching his movable and immovable properties following a court order. Flag March and Security DeploymentPrior to the property attachment, a special team had been formed under the SDM’s supervision. To maintain law and order, the police conducted a flag march in the area before proceeding to Satha’s residence in the Nakas police station jurisdiction. A heavy deployment of police personnel, including female officers, was present to ensure smooth execution of the operation. Authorities emphasized that the attachment was carried out strictly in ...

Saharanpur: In a tragic incident in Kaushik Vihar Colony, collector Amin Ashok Rathi fatally shot his mother, Vidyavati, his wife, Anjita, and their two sons, Kartik and Dev, on Monday night before taking his own life. Investigations reveal that Ashok had been struggling with depression for a prolonged period. Shocking details have also emerged about his past behavior. According to family sources, Ashok had previously attempted to kill his entire family a year ago by administering sleeping pills. Thankfully, everyone survived that incident. Reports also suggest that he had attempted suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic. Suspicious CircumstancesAnjita’s brother, Rahul, stated that the family members appeared to have been drugged or given sleeping pills before being shot, as all were f...

Lucknow: In a dramatic incident at the Lucknow High Court premises, three police officers faced disciplinary action for entering lawyer chambers without permission while attempting to apprehend a woman accused of cow smuggling, Amina Khatun. The police had set up a trap outside the High Court to catch the accused. However, Amina managed to evade their custody and entered the High Court premises. Acting on the information that she was inside a lawyer’s chamber, the officers followed her in. This led to a confrontation with the lawyers, who protested the unauthorized entry, resulting in a significant commotion. Following the incident, an FIR was lodged against the three officers, and two sub-inspectors and a constable were suspended. The IncidentLawyers were outraged as police entered ...

The notice was served to Govind Kumar, a resident of Rudamau village, for an alleged sum of ₹7,15,92,786. The notice demands details of his bank accounts and other financial documents. Govind Kumar, who earns his livelihood through daily wage labor and small-scale farming, expressed disbelief at the massive sum mentioned. On 13 January, the income tax team visited his residence to collect documents related to his bank accounts. Govind stated that he has been supporting his family through manual labor and farming, and is unable to understand the basis of such a huge notice. His parents, Ramchandra Kashyap and Kamla Devi, explained that Govind is a daily wage worker and their elder son runs a small cart business; the family owns very little land. Origin of the ConfusionGovind revealed ...

Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh: Aditya Singh has been appointed as the new Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) of Sambhal, replacing Vibhaanshu Sudhir, who served in the post for only three months. The Allahabad High Court recently issued transfer orders for several judicial officers, including changes in the CJM positions at Sambhal and Sitapur. Vibhaanshu Sudhir had gained attention for ordering the filing of reports against 20 police personnel, including ASP Anuj Chaudhary, in connection with the Sambhal violence case. Aditya Singh, who now assumes the CJM position, had previously issued the order for the Sambhal mosque survey. Background of Aditya SinghCurrently serving as Civil Judge (Senior Division) at the Chandusi Court in Sambhal, Aditya Singh also handled responsibilities at the MP-MLA...

Prayagraj: The controversy surrounding Jyotish Peeth Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati at the Magh Mela shows no signs of abating. While the Shankaracharya is demanding an apology from mela officials, the issuance of a notice against him has further escalated tensions. In this matter, Rakesh Tikait, national spokesperson of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU), has expressed his support for the Shankaracharya. In a viral video, Tikait said, “Take Maharaj Ji around. If Shankaracharya Ji comes without taking a bath, it will be a sin, and the government will face the consequences. This is a dictatorial government. Cases will be filed against those who question this.” Magh Mela Administration Seeks Response Within 24 HoursEarlier, the Magh Mela administration issued a notice t...

Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh: A shocking incident of ragging has come to light at KMC Medical College in Maharajganj, where two first-year MBBS students were allegedly beaten and humiliated by senior students. During the attack, both students lost consciousness, and were later admitted to a hospital for treatment. Incident DetailsThe victims, originally from Cantt area of Varanasi and Shadiabad area of Ghazipur, were reportedly heading somewhere late on Monday night when they were intercepted by second-year MBBS students. When the juniors refused to participate in ragging rituals, the seniors allegedly assaulted them, forcing them to clean shoes and subjected them to various forms of humiliation. One student fainted during the attack. College Authorities RespondUpon receiving informati...

Ghaziabad: A domestic dispute over cooking turned violent in Sanjaypuri Colony, Modinagar, when a wife allegedly cut her husband’s tongue with a knife. The incident has sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many speculating about the circumstances. The couple, identified as Vipin and his wife Isha, reportedly had an argument after Isha, who is said to be fond of making social media reels, did not prepare dinner that night. In the ensuing quarrel, Vipin allegedly slapped Isha. Mother-in-Law Speaks OutVipin’s mother, Geeta Devi, stated that she initially calmed the situation by ordering food from outside. After dinner, Vipin and Isha went to their room. Around 1 a.m., a commotion broke out, revealing that Isha had cut Vipin’s tongue. Geeta Devi further alleged that Ish...

Congress MP from Saharanpur, Imran Masood, has strongly reacted to AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi’s recent statement advocating the idea of a hijab-wearing woman becoming the Prime Minister of India. Masood said that raising such issues at present is unnecessary and distracts from the country’s real and pressing problems. Responding to Owaisi’s remarks, Imran Masood stated that there was no need to create controversy over symbolic issues when India is facing several fundamental challenges. “We have many basic issues before us. Let us talk about those. Nothing will be achieved by creating such debates,” he said. Clarifying his stand, Masood added that the problem was not about a woman wearing a hijab becoming Prime Minister, but about repeatedly targeting the hijab to spread hatred. “We...