Uttar Pradesh

Etah, Uttar Pradesh: A heart-rending incident that shook the conscience of all present unfolded at the Etah Medical College, where a 10-year-old boy, Sunny, sat beside his mother’s lifeless body, repeatedly asking, “Where will I go now? Who will carry my mother’s bier?” Sunny had already lost his father seven months ago due to HIV infection. His mother, his only remaining support, had been undergoing treatment at the medical college for the past week but succumbed to the same infection on Thursday. After her death, Sunny waited desperately for relatives to arrive for the last rites, but no family member came forward. Moved by the boy’s plight, the police and district administration intervened. On Friday, with no relatives present, the police performed the last rites of Sunny’s mother...

Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh: Police in Khurja, Bulandshahr, conducted a raid on a local hotel allegedly operating as a prostitution hub. During the operation, a young man, a young woman, and the hotel manager were taken into custody. According to reports, the raid took place at Shankar Hotel located on the GT Road in Khurja town, following a complaint by the Vishwa Hindu Mahasangh. The complaint highlighted that prostitution was being openly carried out on the upper floor of the hotel, causing discomfort to women passing through the area. During the raid, two other young individuals managed to escape, while one couple was caught inside a locked room and brought into police custody. The police stated that the hotel was operating without any valid OYO hotel license or official signage, ...

Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh: In an unusual and widely discussed moment, Uttar Pradesh Minister of State Manohar Lal Panth, also known as Mannu Kori, was seen attempting to touch the feet of Jhansi Division Commissioner Bimal Kumar Dubey during an official visit to Lalitpur. The incident, captured on video, has since gone viral on social media. Minister Panth, MLA from Mahrauni constituency, was in Lalitpur to inspect an under-construction flyover. During the welcoming ceremony, he bent down to touch the Commissioner's feet, a gesture that the Commissioner politely stopped, greeting the Minister with folded hands instead. Additionally, the garland that the Minister had intended to place on the Commissioner was instead taken and worn by him, a moment that brought smiles to nearby officials an...

Kanpur, January 16, 2026: A shocking incident has emerged from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, where a 17-year-old girl gave birth to a baby. Fearing social stigma, her family initially reported the newborn as abandoned to the police. The incident came to light in the Juhi police station area, when a local resident informed the authorities on the morning of January 9 that a newborn was lying unattended outside a house. The infant was immediately admitted to HALT Hospital. Police began an investigation, reviewing CCTV footage and questioning nearby residents. During the inquiry, the family revealed the truth, admitting that the minor girl had been sexually exploited by a tenant, identified as Suraj Singh from Siroti village in Unnao, who rented a room in their house. The family was unaware of ...

Meerut, January 16, 2026: The Kapsad village case involving Paras Som and Ruby Jatav is escalating beyond a love affair into allegations of murder, abduction, and conspiracy. The accused, currently in jail, has shared his version of events with his lawyers, which sharply contradicts the claims made by the police and the victim’s family. On Thursday, Paras Som met with four lawyers, including Sanjeev Rana and Balram Som, in jail. According to the lawyers, Paras told them that he and Ruby had known each other for three years. Their friendship began during Ruby’s brother Mandeep’s wedding in February 2024 and gradually developed into a romantic relationship. At the time, Ruby was an intermediate student, while Paras was in high school. The families eventually learned about their relationsh...

KANPUR: In a shocking incident, a thief arrested for stealing three kilograms of silver from a jewelry shop escaped from Gujaini police station after pushing a Home Guard officer. The accused was being escorted to the bathroom by Home Guard Rajkumar when he suddenly pushed him and fled. Police teams gave chase, but the suspect vanished into a nearby slum. According to police, the accused, identified as Kallu, had been arrested for attempting a theft in Gujaini after earlier being implicated in the December 14 robbery at Balaji Jewelers in Jarauli Phase-2. Two other accused, Vishal Gupta and Karan, had already been jailed. Following the escape, the station head filed a report citing negligence. A woman constable serving as GD Munshi has been suspended, and the Home Guard’s commandi...

In Meghrajpur village of Devband, the lifeless body of 14-year-old ninth-grade student Mayank, from a Scheduled Caste family, was discovered on the railway tracks just 300 meters from his home. His family has accused five villagers of involvement in the brutal killing. Stabbed and Left on TracksAccording to the police, Mayank was allegedly attacked late Wednesday night after receiving a phone call that lured him outside his home. Family members said that as soon as he stepped out, a group of individuals lying in wait assaulted him. When his cries were heard, the family rushed outside, but Mayank was nowhere to be found. His body was later discovered on the railway tracks near his home. The postmortem revealed deep stab wounds on his abdomen and severe injuries to his head, indicating...

Muzaffarnagar, UP: The Muzaffarnagar Police have uncovered a major international human trafficking and cyber fraud network that was sending Indian youth to Cambodia under the pretext of attractive jobs, only to force them into cyber slavery. Two members of the gang have been arrested, while the main mastermind remains at large. How the Gang OperatedAccording to the complaint filed by Shahabuddin from Tawali village, his son Wasim, along with several other young men, was lured to Cambodia with promises of high-paying computer operator jobs. Upon arrival, their passports were confiscated, and they were handed over to cyber criminals linked to China and Pakistan. The victims were coerced into conducting cyber fraud targeting Indian citizens and were subjected to mental and physical abuse, ...

Baghpat, UP: The Baghpat Cyber Police have arrested two fraudsters, Naved and Bhura, who conducted a massive nationwide scam, targeting over 1,000 people across Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Punjab, and other states. The duo posed as Hindu individuals and tricked families by promising marriage alliances with boys allegedly holding government jobs. How the Scam OperatedBoth accused, who have educational qualifications only up to 5th and 8th grade, used fake identities and documents to stay in hotels under Hindu names. They lured victims by advertising matrimonial alliances on social media and websites, claiming that prospective grooms were doctors, engineers, or employed in the Air Force. Once contact was established, they fabricated emergencies—such as a staged road accident—to extort money fro...

Mathura:A shocking incident of child abduction has exposed serious lapses in security at Mathura Junction railway station, where a five-year-old boy was kidnapped in broad daylight by a stranger who fled aboard a shuttle train, leaving the child’s mother screaming for help. The incident occurred when Reshma, a resident of Vrindavan, arrived at the station with her three children—two sons and a daughter—to travel to her parental home in Agra. According to the complaint, a young man approached her at the ticket counter and handed her money, asking her to purchase a ticket for him as well. After collecting the tickets, Reshma moved to Platform No. 1, unaware that the man had begun closely following her family. Child Separated as Part of a Planned Act As the train was yet to arrive, R...