Uttar Pradesh

Hathras, January 14, 2026: In a shocking case from Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, a woman was allegedly blackmailed by her neighbor who recorded her while she was bathing and coerced her into sexual relations. Threatened with the viral circulation of the video, the woman’s situation escalated to a tragic point when she jumped from the roof of her house, sustaining serious injuries. According to reports, the incident occurred on December 5, 2025, around 7 PM in a village under Kotwali Chandpa. The neighbor, identified as Manish, recorded an obscene video of the woman while she was bathing and later used it to coerce her into unlawful sexual acts. The victim’s husband, who works at a garment factory in Ghaziabad, later learned of the coercion and asked his wife to leave the house. Fearing fur...

Meerut, January 14, 2026: Meerut police on Tuesday evening conducted a major raid across four spa centers in the city, arresting 20 women along with one man. The police uncovered that these establishments were allegedly running prostitution activities under the guise of massage and beauty services. According to SP City Ayush Bikram Singh, authorities had received persistent complaints and confidential inputs indicating that certain spa centers in the city were operating without valid licenses and engaging in immoral activities. Acting on precise intelligence from an informant, the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit, under the supervision of SP City and CO Civil Lines Abhishek Tiwari, executed simultaneous raids at multiple locations. The raids targeted: Roz Water Spa and Avon Spa in Man...

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh:A senior police officer, Sub-Inspector Bhuvaneshwari Singh, was arrested on Tuesday afternoon by the Anti-Corruption team for allegedly demanding a bribe of Rs 45,000. Singh, who serves as the reporting in-charge at the Sahibabad Women Police Station, was caught red-handed after a complaint was filed by a local resident, Rampal Saini, on January 9. According to the complaint, Singh allegedly demanded the bribe to remove the names of Rampal’s family members from a police case filed by his daughter-in-law against his son. The Anti-Corruption team meticulously set up a trap and caught the officer in the act. Who is Bhuvaneshwari Singh?Bhuvaneshwari Singh hails from Aligarh and joined the Uttar Pradesh Police in 2002. Over the years, she has been in the spotlight...

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh:Aligarh Police have busted a major fake Aadhaar card and forged certificate racket, arresting two youths who were running the operation despite having studied only up to Class 8. The accused were using a software application named Native.exe to create fake Aadhaar cards and birth–death certificates, charging hefty amounts from unsuspecting people. The arrested accused have been identified as Vicky Kumar and Tirath, residents of Nagala Banjara Nathpur village under Atroli police station area. Both were operating Jan Seva Kendras (public service centres) in the Atroli region, from where the illegal activities were being carried out. Acting on a tip-off, a police team from Jawan police station conducted a raid and arrested the two accused from the town area. Durin...

Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh: The local court has issued a significant order in connection with the violence that erupted during the Shahi Jama Masjid survey in Sambhal on 24 November 2024. Chief Judicial Magistrate Vibhanshu Sudhir directed the registration of an FIR against the then Circle Officer (CO) Anuj Chaudhary, then Sambhal Kotwal Anuj Tomar, and 15–20 other police personnel following a petition filed by the father of a young man, Alam, who was seriously injured in the firing. Background of the IncidentOn the morning of 24 November 2024, a survey team arrived at the Shahi Jama Masjid site as part of an ongoing dispute involving the mosque and the nearby Harihar Temple. News of the survey quickly spread, drawing large crowds. Tensions escalated, and protesters began throwing stones at...

Mathura (U.P.): In a heartbreaking incident in Mathura, a man collapsed and died suddenly at a tea stall while chatting and laughing with locals. The shocking moment, captured on CCTV, has gone viral on social media, leaving viewers stunned. The incident occurred near Govardhan Chowk in the Krishnanagar area. The deceased has been identified as Devkinandan, a resident of Radhanagar Pulia. According to eyewitnesses and CCTV footage, Devkinandan was standing at a tea stall, engaging in casual conversation and laughter with a woman and others nearby. He appeared completely healthy and energetic. In the video, while attempting to lift a stool to sit down, Devkinandan suddenly suffered a massive heart attack. Before he could regain his balance, he collapsed unconscious to the ground. He w...

Agra, Uttar Pradesh: Agra police have registered a case against 10 individuals for allegedly disturbing communal harmony by sharing a misleading video on social media. The video falsely portrayed a shop as belonging to a person named Arif, while in reality, it is owned by Vijay Shukla and operates under the name Baba Chole-Bhature. The incident came to light after the video circulated widely on platforms including X and WhatsApp, prompting the Chhata police station to investigate. According to Sub-Inspector Yogendra Singh, the viral clip was found to be several months old and factually incorrect. Background of the Case The shop owner, Vijay Shukla, residing in Rani Wale Ghera, Belanganj, explained that Arif has been working at his shop for the past 15 years. A few months ago, a di...

Vrindavan, Mathura: Today, the air in Vrindavan is filled with joy and celebration as the beloved Giridhar Lal, son of renowned storyteller Indresh Upadhyay, ties the knot with Radha Rani. Devotees and well-wishers from across the region are gathering to witness this spiritual and cultural extravaganza. Grand Baraat to Begin from Vinod Baba Ashram The groom’s procession, or baraat, will commence from the ashram of Saint Vinod Baba in Barsana, accompanied by traditional band music and ceremonial decorations. The baraat will traverse key locations, including Pilikothi and the bus stand, before reaching Mataji Gaushala, where the bride’s family will welcome them with customary rituals. Thousands of Devotees Expected Thousands of devotees have already arrived in Barsana to witness ...