Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow: A woman from Kanpur has accused a Special Disaster Response Force (SDRF) constable, stationed in Lucknow, of sexually exploiting her and defrauding her of lakhs of rupees under the pretext of marriage and property promises. Following her complaint, a case was registered at Hussain Ganj Police Station, and the accused has been arrested. The woman first came into contact with the constable, identified as Shobhit Bhalla, through a matrimonial app. During their communication, Bhalla promised to marry her. The relationship escalated to a physical encounter at a hotel. Alleged Fraud Over Property According to the victim, Bhalla extorted approximately ₹9 lakh from her, claiming he would help her secure a house in Lucknow. However, he began delaying the marriage and eventually st...

Aligarh: The Special Investigation Branch (SIB) of the Uttar Pradesh State Tax Department carried out a major operation in Aligarh on Friday, raiding six locations including the meat processing unit Al Dua Food Processing. Preliminary findings indicate potential GST evasion exceeding ₹200 crore. During the raids, the factory management immediately deposited ₹1.15 crore in taxes on the spot. Intensive investigations are ongoing at the factory and other sites. According to officials, simultaneous raids were conducted at meat units in Amarpur Kondla and Mehrawal areas near the Mathura bypass. The investigation revealed discrepancies between reported sales and actual transactions, with evidence of falsified Input Tax Credit (ITC) claims. The SIB team also discovered a warehouse that w...

Ayodhya: Security agencies detained a man on Saturday after he allegedly attempted to offer namaz inside the Ram Temple complex in Ayodhya. The incident occurred near the southern barricade of the temple premises and briefly drew the attention of devotees and security personnel. According to officials, the man was seen performing religious rituals at a restricted area of the temple complex. When people present at the site objected, he reportedly began raising religious slogans, prompting immediate intervention by security forces. He was subsequently taken into custody for questioning. The detained individual has been identified as Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Shopian district in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. He is believed to be around 50 years old. Multiple security agencies are curre...

Unnao: The survivor of the infamous Unnao rape case has released another video appeal, accusing the daughters and supporters of convicted former MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar of deliberately exposing her identity and maligning her character on social media platforms. In the video, which surfaced on Saturday, the survivor alleged that a sustained campaign is being run to harass her mentally and socially by revealing her identity, despite legal protections granted to sexual assault victims. She said false narratives are being spread to defame her character and intimidate her into silence. “If They Have Evidence, Let Them Submit It to Investigating Agencies” The survivor questioned repeated claims made by Sengar’s family members that they possess “solid evidence” against her. “If they tru...

Lucknow, UP: In a major step to boost tourism, Uttar Pradesh Tourism will run an awareness campaign on the Home Stay and Bed & Breakfast (B&B) schemes across the state from January 14 to 30, 2026. The initiative aims to educate people about the schemes, review pending applications, and issue registration certificates immediately to eligible participants. This move aligns with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s vision of enhancing tourism facilities and creating new employment opportunities for local residents. Door-to-Door Awareness Drive During the campaign, tourism department teams in each district will visit households to explain the benefits of the Home Stay and B&B schemes. Pending applications will be reviewed, and eligible applicants will receive their registratio...

Gorakhpur Cyber Crime News: In a shocking cybercrime incident, the WhatsApp account of Dr. Vibhag Datta, Executive Director of Gorakhpur AIIMS, was hacked. The hacker impersonated the director and began demanding money from multiple people via WhatsApp and social media, including an MBBS student, who was asked to send ₹50,000. How the Hack Occurred According to police sources, Dr. Datta had placed an online order for delivery scheduled on Friday. On the morning of delivery, the delivery person called her, citing difficulty in completing the delivery, and requested her mobile number. It is alleged that during this interaction, cybercriminals managed to hack her WhatsApp account, possibly exploiting vulnerabilities during the online transaction. The hacker then misused Dr. Datta’s i...

In a chilling incident that has shocked the residents of Banda, Uttar Pradesh, a father allegedly strangled his 18-month-old son and disposed of the body in the Yamuna River. The accused, identified as Rajendra from Dhanuhan Dera village in Fatehpur district, was taken into custody by the police and is currently under interrogation, while efforts continue to recover the child’s body. According to reports, the crime occurred on the night of January 5 in Pachkauri village. Rajendra had come to his in-laws’ home to meet his wife, Sharda. While she slept, he reportedly took their toddler, Kartik, in his arms and quietly left the house. Around 150 meters from the village, near the banks of the Yamuna River, he allegedly strangled the child. The body was then placed in a boat and dumped into ...

Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: Addressing the 726th birth anniversary (Prakatotsav) of Jagadguru Ramānandācharya in Prayagraj, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a sharp critique of opposition parties over their silence on violence against Hindus in Bangladesh. He warned that attempts to divide the Hindu community on the basis of caste, sect, or denomination could lead to widespread destruction, drawing parallels with the situation in Bangladesh. Opposition’s Silence on Bangladesh IssueCM Yogi remarked that those who claim to uphold secularism remain completely silent on the atrocities being committed against Hindus in Bangladesh. He quipped, “It seems as if someone has glued their mouths shut.” According to the CM, no candle marches or public protests have been organized to raise aware...

Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: As the Magh Mela began in Prayagraj, the activities of social media influencers at the event have also increased. While many content creators are sharing positive and informative material, some, driven by the desire for more views and earnings, have posted misleading and objectionable videos. In a recent action, the Cyber Police arrested two influencers for posting such content on Instagram, which aimed to defame the sadhus and saints attending the Mela. Both were presented in court and sent to jail. Pre-planned Video Aimed at Defaming SadhusCyber Police Station in-charge Om Narayan Gautam said that Pradeep Sahu, a resident of Sikandra Bahriya, posted a deliberately scripted video from his Instagram profile @mrpraadeep. The video was intended to tarnish the ima...