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Azamgarh, UP: In a display of swift and decisive action, Azamgarh police successfully conducted two separate encounters in a single night, resulting in the arrest of four criminals, three of whom were injured during the operations. Illegal firearms, motorcycles, mobile phones, and cash were recovered from the suspects. First EncounterThe first encounter took place in the Kotwali area after police received a tip-off regarding two criminals from Bihar involved in recent snatching incidents in Azamgarh. Acting on the information, the Kotwali police team set up a blockade on the Ukrauda-Kakarhata route near Banshi Bazaar. The criminals opened fire on the police, who returned fire in self-defense. One suspect, identified as Vikas Kumar Shah, 28, son of the late Upendra Shah, of Nawakothi, Be...

Barabanki, UP: A massive explosion rocked an illegal fireworks factory in Sarai Barai village, Tikaitnagar police station area of Barabanki, on Thursday afternoon, claiming the lives of two workers and leaving three others critically injured. The blast was so powerful that it was heard up to 2 kilometers away, and nearby homes developed cracks due to the shockwave. Horrific Scene at the SiteEyewitnesses described the explosion as extremely violent, with two workers’ bodies dismembered by the force. The factory and adjacent houses caught fire, and smaller secondary blasts continued for some time, causing panic among residents. Rapid Response from AuthoritiesFire brigade units and a heavy police contingent rushed to the site immediately after receiving information. Rescue and relief op...

Kanpur: The investigation into the Delhi blast has reached a new phase as authorities scrutinize Dr. Mohammad Arif, a senior resident doctor at LPS Institute of Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery, Kanpur. New revelations have emerged from Dr. Arif’s flatmate, Dr. Abhishek, who spoke at a press conference on Thursday. According to Dr. Abhishek, he and Dr. Arif were not friends but mere colleagues sharing a flat due to the unavailability of hostel facilities. “After work, he would go straight to his room. I never noticed any unusual behavior in him, nor did he ever mention anyone named Shaheen or Parvez,” he said. Dr. Arif was taken into custody by the ATS on Wednesday evening from Kanpur and later transferred to Delhi for further questioning alongside other accused individuals already hel...

Ghaziabad, UP: Increasing pollution levels in Ghaziabad and the wider Delhi-NCR region are affecting public health, leading to a surge in respiratory issues and related ailments. Residents are reporting sore throats, difficulty in breathing, and chest discomfort, prompting hospitals to see a significant rise in patients. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Ghaziabad has issued an advisory to safeguard health amid worsening air quality. Spike in Respiratory CasesThe drop in temperature combined with rising pollution has made it difficult for people to breathe comfortably. Outpatient departments (OPDs) in hospitals are witnessing a daily influx of 40–50 patients suffering from asthma, bronchitis, allergies, and other respiratory issues. Private hospitals report a similar surge. Doctors war...

Shamli, UP: The arrest of Azad Ahmed, a resident of Jhijhak in Shamli, Ahmedabad, has sent shockwaves through security agencies. Initial investigations reveal that Azad had direct links with the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), a global terrorist network. Digital evidence shows that Azad and his associate from Hyderabad were in contact with Abu Khadija, a notorious ISKP operative active in Afghanistan. Direct Link from Shamli to ISKPThis is the first time that a connection from Shamli district has been traced directly to an international terrorist organization like ISKP. The network was allegedly working to radicalize youths and expand its reach across Western UP, Delhi, and surrounding areas. Intelligence sources reveal that Azad was part of a retaliation plan orchestrated by IS...