Uttar Pradesh

Following a violent attack on a police team in Sathla village under the Mawana police station area of Meerut district, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dr. Vipin Tada has taken strict administrative action. A sub-inspector and a constable have been suspended for negligence, while additional security measures have been put in place to maintain law and order in the village. Sub-Inspector Saurav Rawat and Constable Sunil were suspended after an internal inquiry found lapses in duty. In addition, Sathla police outpost in-charge Sandeep Kumar has been removed from his post and replaced by Sumit Tomar. An additional inspector has also been posted at the outpost to strengthen supervision. 40 Criminals Identified, History Sheets to Be Opened SSP Dr. Tada informed that police have ide...

In a significant step to improve regional connectivity and passenger convenience, the Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has launched a new daily roadways bus service between Bulandshahr and Amroha. The initiative is expected to provide substantial relief to daily commuters, students, and traders traveling along this route. The newly introduced service operates from the Bulandshahr depot and runs daily on an up-and-down basis, passing through Syana, Bugrasi, Hasanpur, and several intermediate towns before reaching Amroha. The decision follows growing passenger demand and a recent route survey conducted by the transport corporation. According to officials, a bus from the Amroha depot had already been operating on this route for the past two months. Encouraged by t...

In a case that sparked public outrage, Ghaziabad Police have arrested a local shopkeeper for allegedly selling non-vegetarian content in veg biryani. The action was taken after a customer complained of finding a bone fragment in the biryani that was sold as vegetarian. According to police officials, the accused has been identified as Rashid, a resident near Neelam Factory area. He was running a food stall under the name RK Veg Biryani. ACP Gyan Prakash Rai confirmed that Rashid has been taken into custody and questioned in connection with the incident. The complaint was filed by Anil Sharma, a resident of Arya Nagar, who said that on his way home with his wife Tanu Sharma, he purchased two plates of veg biryani from the stall near Neelam Factory. After reaching home and starting thei...

In yet another incident tarnishing the image of the police force, two constables posted at the Indirapuram police station in Ghaziabad have been suspended for allegedly detaining, assaulting, and demanding money from a civilian. A departmental inquiry has also been initiated after preliminary investigations found the allegations to be prima facie true. The victim, Mithun Raghav, a resident of Vasundhara Sector-13, alleged that on December 19, two constables—Gaurav and Sandeep—arrived at his residence in plain clothes and forcibly took him to the police station in connection with a personal dispute. Mithun claimed that he was illegally detained, physically assaulted, and pressured to pay money in exchange for his release. Mithun further informed senior police officials that he has an ...

A political controversy has erupted in Meerut’s Hastinapur Assembly constituency after Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Jal Shakti Dinesh Khatik remarked that the historic seat felt like a “cursed land” to him and announced that he would not contest elections from Hastinapur for a third time. The comment triggered sharp reactions across political circles, prompting the minister to issue a detailed clarification. Political Storm Over Hastinapur Remark Dinesh Khatik’s statement, made during a school function in the Kharkhoda area, quickly went viral on social media. While the remark generated enthusiasm among BJP aspirants eyeing the Hastinapur seat, opposition leaders accused the minister of insulting the sentiments of the people of the region. Amid growing criticism, Khatik too...

Panic gripped Sirsauli village in Badaun district on Thursday when a wild boar attacked a Forest Department rescue team that had arrived in the area following complaints of growing menace by wild animals. The sudden attack left a forest ranger critically injured, triggering chaos at the spot. According to officials, villagers from Sirsauli village under the Ujhani police station area had reported repeated attacks and crop destruction by wild boars. Acting on the complaint, a four-member Forest Department team launched a rescue and control operation in the village. During the operation, a wild boar suddenly charged at the team and viciously attacked Forest Ranger Shubham Pratap Singh, leaving him seriously injured. Eyewitnesses said the boar attacked without warning and continued to i...

A shocking incident of domestic violence has emerged from Tikra village under the Bithoor police station area of Kanpur district, where a woman allegedly hacked her husband to death with an axe after an argument late Wednesday night. According to police, the couple had been drinking alcohol together when a dispute broke out between them. The argument soon turned violent, during which the wife allegedly lost control and attacked her husband repeatedly with an axe kept inside the house. The victim suffered more than ten deep injuries to the head, as confirmed by the post-mortem report. The deceased has been identified as 45-year-old Pappu, a tiles and stone worker by profession. He was rushed to a private hospital in critical condition and later referred to Hallet Hospital, where he su...

Hathras, Uttar Pradesh: Farmers in Hathras are facing significant difficulties at bajra (pearl millet) procurement centers, prompting strong criticism from Rajya Sabha MP and former Union Minister Ramji Lal Suman. He highlighted that despite having received tokens, farmers have been waiting for days to sell their bajra, while intermediaries and traders are being prioritized. MSP Set at ₹2,775, Yet Farmers SufferThe Uttar Pradesh government had fixed the minimum support price (MSP) for bajra at ₹2,775 per quintal to strengthen farmers financially. Procurement centers established by the Mandi Committee are meant to purchase farmers’ crops. On Thursday, MP Ramji Lal Suman visited the procurement centers to assess the situation. Farmers Forced to Wait, Center Heads AbsentUpon entering th...

Lucknow: The family of BSP chief and former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati is celebrating a joyous occasion. Akash Anand, Mayawati’s nephew and National Coordinator of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), has become a father to a baby girl. Mayawati expressed her happiness over the arrival of the new family member, calling it a moment of pride and joy for the entire household. About Dr. Pragya AnandAkash Anand’s wife, Dr. Pragya, comes from a prominent political family. They tied the knot in a grand ceremony in Gurugram in 2023. Dr. Pragya is the daughter of Dr. Ashok Siddharth, a senior doctor and influential political figure. She completed her MBBS from London. Akash Anand, son of Mayawati’s younger brother Anand Kumar, completed his early education in Noida and Gurugram and went to ...

Lucknow: A shocking case of alleged ‘love jihad’ and religious coercion is unfolding at the prestigious King George’s Medical University (KGMU). A female doctor has accused Dr. Rameez of deceiving her about his marital status, luring her into a relationship, and pressuring her to convert religions for marriage. The accused doctor, who is already married, allegedly hid this fact while pursuing the victim. The truth came to light when the woman doctor met Mansi Saxena, Dr. Rameez’s wife. Accused Claimed to Be UnmarriedDr. Rameez reportedly presented himself as a bachelor before the Vishakh Committee. The victim revealed that she first met Mansi Saxena in September 2025 near Batul Plaza, Thakurganj, where Mansi disclosed that she was married to Dr. Rameez. Denial of Marriage by Dr. R...