Uttar Pradesh

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, January 17, 2026: In a shocking incident from Kanpur, a man allegedly strangled his wife to death and later informed the police at the local police station. The victim’s body was found wrapped in a blanket inside their room. The couple had married four months ago against family opposition. The accused, Sachin Rajput, resides in a rented room above Muskaan Charitable Poly Clinic in Ruma, Maharajpur police station area. According to police, Sachin is originally from Mohanpur village in Fatehpur district and works as an auto-rickshaw driver. He had married Sweta Singh in August, despite objections from her family, and later moved to Surat for employment before returning to Kanpur. Suspected Infidelity Triggers Fatal Clash Sachin told the police that on the nigh...

Firozabad, January 17, 2026: A tragic fire caused by a leaking LPG cylinder claimed the life of a seven-year-old boy and left three other children seriously injured in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred on Friday night in Malviya Nagar locality under the Dakshin police station area, while the children were alone at home. According to officials, the fire broke out while the children were cooking food. A suspected gas leak from the cylinder led to a sudden blaze, leaving all four siblings severely burned as they attempted to control the fire. Neighbours rushed to the spot after noticing the flames and immediately shifted the injured children to the district hospital. The deceased child has been identified as Himanshu (7), who succumbed to his injuries during treatment on S...

Lucknow, January 17, 2026: A memorial march in honor of late student Rohit Vemula at Lucknow University turned chaotic on Saturday as student groups BAPSA and ABVP clashed on campus. The confrontation, which began as verbal arguments, quickly escalated into physical altercations. March Turns TenseBAPSA (Birsa Ambedkar Phule Students’ Association) organized the march near the Ambedkar statue, with students chanting slogans such as, “Rohit, we are ashamed; your killers are still alive.” The demonstration, initially peaceful, soon triggered a confrontation with members of the ABVP (Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad), leading to a tense standoff. Police personnel on site intervened to prevent further escalation. BAPSA’s AllegationsIn a statement following the incident, BAPSA claimed the...

Gorakhpur: In a tragic incident in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, a 10-year-old boy lost his life while trying to retrieve a cartoon-themed kite. The boy, Kanha Gaur, a third-grade student living in his grandfather’s village, came into contact with a high-tension electric wire while climbing a tree to get the kite. His lifeless body remained hanging from the tree for nearly an hour before authorities could safely bring it down. The incident occurred in Tihamohammadpur village, under Barhalganj police station. Kanha, grandson of Ram Ashray Gaur, was participating in Makar Sankranti celebrations on January 15, along with other children in the village. A cartoon kite that had flown into a tree caught Kanha’s attention, and despite warnings from fellow children and villagers, he climbed the tree...

Pratapgarh, January 17, 2026: Indian Merchant Navy Chief Officer Anil Singh has been jailed by Iranian authorities on allegations of diesel smuggling, prompting urgent appeals from his family to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs, and local authorities. Singh hails from Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh. On Friday, Singh’s wife Gayatri Singh and son Rituraj Singh met with District Magistrate Shiv Sahay Awasthi seeking assistance. Rituraj also sent an online appeal to the Ministry of External Affairs requesting his father’s safe return. Ship Seized During Iranian InspectionAccording to Rituraj, his father has served in the Merchant Navy since 2009. On December 8, 2025, the ship MT Valiant Roar, departing from Dubai, was intercepted by Iranian forces. The vessel had...

Noida, January 17, 2026: In a major step towards modern policing, Noida Police have begun leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) to clamp down on criminal activities. The district has launched the ‘Yaksh’ AI app across all 26 police stations, aiming to make law enforcement faster, smarter, and more transparent. According to police officials, the app will maintain detailed profiles of criminals and repeat offenders, including gang affiliations and criminal history. Key data from sensitive areas prone to illegal activities such as gambling, illicit liquor, snatching, and theft will be fed into the system. With just a name or address, officers can instantly access a suspect’s previous record, speeding up investigations and arrests. The entire system will be monitored from the Yaksh Con...

Ghaziabad, January 17, 2026: The release of Pinky Chaudhary, National President of the Hindu Raksha Dal, and her son from jail sparked a major public disturbance in Ghaziabad, as their supporters engaged in reckless behavior on the streets. The police have taken strict action, issuing fines totaling ₹5.5 lakh on 13 vehicles involved in stunts and unlawful activities. According to Vibhush Mishra, Ghaziabad, supporters of Chaudhary reportedly performed stunts with cars and set off fireworks along public roads, causing chaos from Dasna Jail to Sahibabad. The incident was widely circulated on social media. A few days prior, Pinky Chaudhary and her son had openly distributed swords to Hindus in the Shalimar Garden area. Acting on this information, the police arrested 10 of their supporter...

Kanpur: In a chilling case that shocked Uttar Pradesh, a court has sentenced a woman and her lover to life imprisonment for the murder of her husband, largely based on the testimony of the couple’s seven-year-old daughter. The victim, Prateek Sharma, a medical store owner from Kanpur, was poisoned and killed at a hotel in Lucknow two years ago. Delivering the verdict, the court found Prateek’s wife Neha and her lover Ayush Sharma guilty of murder. The most crucial evidence in the case came from Prateek and Neha’s young daughter, who bravely testified before the court. She told the judge that her mother, along with “uncle,” had mixed something into her father’s water. After drinking it, her father fell asleep and his snoring suddenly stopped. Investigations revealed that Neha and Ayus...