Uttar Pradesh

Edited by Vishal Chaubey | Navbharat Times | 13 Nov 2025 Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh: In a major crackdown against corruption in the transport department, the Special Task Force (STF) has exposed a syndicate illegally collecting money from overloaded trucks in Raebareli. The operation led to the arrest of the main middleman, Mohit Singh, and FIRs registered against 11 people, including several senior officials. Details of the STF ActionThe STF launched the operation following repeated complaints about illegal collection from overloaded trucks, especially those carrying murram and gravel on the Raebareli-Fatehpur route. Intelligence reports revealed that trucks coming from Banda and Fatehpur were being allowed to pass without proper inspection, facilitated by Mohit Singh and his associat...

Hamirpur, UP: In a chilling incident in Hamirpur district, the bloodied, nude body of an unidentified young woman, estimated to be around 30 years old, was discovered early Thursday morning along the Kanpur-Sagar National Highway near Ramna village in the Maudha police jurisdiction. Disturbingly, stray dogs were seen gnawing on the body, shocking local passersby. Authorities were immediately alerted and the body was secured for post-mortem examination. Immediate Police ResponseThe Maudha police reached the site after receiving the distress call from shocked onlookers. The victim was found completely naked and covered in blood, with some parts of the body already disturbed by dogs. Forensic Investigation InitiatedConsidering the severity of the incident, SP Dr. Diksha Sharma, ASP Mano...

Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh: District Magistrate (DM) Santosh Kumar Sharma, one of the most dynamic officers in Uttar Pradesh, recently conducted on-site inspections of crop-cutting experiments across multiple areas of Maharajganj. He instructed officials to calculate average crop yields from all tehsils and prepare detailed data on agricultural production and productivity, ensuring effective implementation of agricultural schemes including the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (Prime Minister’s Crop Insurance Scheme) to provide fair compensation to farmers in case of crop loss. Field Visits and Interaction with FarmersDuring his inspections, DM Sharma personally interacted with farmers harvesting paddy, inquiring about their crops and farming conditions. He was also seen engaging cheerfu...

Amethi, Uttar Pradesh: In a major move, the Amethi district administration has cancelled 13,928 ration cards belonging to ineligible beneficiaries under the National Food Security Scheme (NFSS). The action follows a thorough verification process aimed at ensuring only eligible households receive government-subsidized food grains. Why the Cards Were CancelledThe cancelled cards belonged to individuals or families whose annual income exceeds ₹3 lakh or who own more than 5 acres of land, making them ineligible for NFSS benefits. Despite this, they were previously receiving free ration under the scheme designed to support economically weaker sections. Verification ProcessA list of 27,831 ration cardholders was initially sent by the central government to the district supply department for...

Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: The Ghaziabad Police Commissionerate is facing internal scrutiny after a report from Lucknow’s Social Media Cell flagged police officers actively creating social media reels in uniform to increase their fan following. Authorities are now preparing a list of over 200 such officers for potential disciplinary action. Social Media Activity Under ScrutinySources indicate that several police personnel in Ghaziabad have been using their official uniforms to post videos on platforms like Instagram and Facebook. Some have been seen portraying “Singham” characters, while others share selfies during patrols. Senior officials from Lucknow’s Social Media Cell have flagged this behavior as against police discipline and are urging immediate corrective measures. CM Yogi’s W...

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh: Shocking revelations have emerged as investigations into the Delhi car blast case progress. Among those under scrutiny is Dr. Shaheen Saeed, who had previously served as the Head of the Department of Pharmacology at GSVM Medical College, Kanpur, from 1 September 2012 to 31 December 2013. Dr. Shaheen had submitted her medical service form to Kanpur Medical College in 2012 before being transferred to Kannauj Medical College. Personal Background and DivorceDr. Shaheen had divorced her former husband, Dr. Zafar Hayat, in 2012 through a Sharia court, leaving both children in his custody. Dr. Hayat, an ophthalmologist at KPM Hospital, Kanpur, revealed that Dr. Shaheen frequently pressured him to move abroad. She has not been in contact with her children since leaving In...

H Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: A shocking incident unfolded in Lucknow when a woman attacked police officers after being stopped during a beer party in a car. The incident occurred on the night of 10–11 November near Vasmundi Chowk, in the jurisdiction of Nakaa Hindola Police Station. Beer Party Turns ViolentDuring a routine night patrol, Daroga Amjad Ali and his team noticed a car parked suspiciously, with a woman and three men consuming beer inside. When police questioned the occupants, the woman, later identified as Mansi Pandey, began verbally abusing the officers and threatened to strip them of their uniforms. She physically assaulted the officers, escalating the situation. Female Officers Called to Control the SituationTo manage the situation, the police called female off...

A disturbing incident of sexual harassment and intimidation has come to light from Charkhari police station area in Mahoba district, Uttar Pradesh. A woman, while returning from grazing goats in her village, was stopped by local goons who subjected her to obscene comments and threatened her with eviction from the village when she resisted. Incident Details The incident reportedly took place on 12 October 2025. The victim stated that Jayhind, son of Harikishan, along with an accomplice, blocked her path outside the village. The men allegedly tried to coerce her with money for a night, and when she resisted, they hurled abusive language and threatened that she would be forced to leave the village if she reported the matter to anyone or the police. The harassers reportedly said t...

A horrific tragedy has shaken the residents of Jobedah village in the Babhni police station area of Sonbhadra district, Uttar Pradesh. On Wednesday night, a 28-year-old mother threw her 10-month-old infant into a burning stove, killing him instantly, and subsequently took her own life by hanging herself with a saree. The gruesome incident left the entire village in shock and mourning. Incident Details The deceased mother, Rajpati, wife of Patiraj and a resident of Dhangerpani, Basantpur, Chhattisgarh, had visited her maternal home in Jobedah earlier that day. After the family had finished dinner and gone to sleep, Rajpati took her younger 10-month-old son into a separate room, while her elder child went to another room to sleep with his maternal uncle. At some point during the...

A major road accident occurred on the Delhi-Kanpur National Highway (NH-34) in Hathras district, Uttar Pradesh, when a speeding truck rammed into the rear of a Roadways bus. The impact caused the bus to overturn into a roadside ditch, resulting in the instant death of the bus driver and injuries to three others, including the conductor. Accident Details The tragic incident took place near Umarpur village under the jurisdiction of Kotwali Sikandararao. The Roadways bus driver, Jayveer, a resident of Milawali, Etah district, died on the spot. The bus conductor, Himanshu from Mugalgarhi, Etah, sustained serious injuries along with two passengers traveling in the bus. Authorities reached the scene immediately after receiving information about the accident. The deceased driver’s bo...