4 Narrowly Escape After Google Maps Goof-Up Leads Their Car Into UP Pond
4 youths from Meerut narrowly escaped after their car plunged into a pond in Saharanpur, guided by Google Maps en route to Maharishi Markandeshwar temple.
Beast mode ON! Rinku Singh hammers 108 off 48 before Asia Cup
Rinku Singh celebrated his Asia Cup selection by smashing a blistering 108 off 48 balls in the UPT20 League, leading Meerut Mavericks to a six-wicket victory over Gorakhpur Lions after they were struggling at 38/4. In another match, Karan Sharma and Abhishek Goswami's half-centuries propelled Kashi Rudras to an 88-run win against Noida Kings.
8th accused held in Army jawan assault case at Meerut toll plaza
SP (Rural) Rakesh Kumar Mishra had earlier said that seven accused, identified as Sachin, Vijay, Anuj, Ankit, Suresh Rana, Ankit Sharma and Neeraj Talian alias Bittu, were arrested after CCTV footage analysis
Uttar Pradesh: NHAI cracks down on Meerut toll agency following assault on soldier
LUCKNOW: The assault on Army jawan Kapil Singh, 26, at Bhuni toll plaza under the jurisdiction of Sarurpur police station in Meerut has snowballed into a major controversy with the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) cancelling the licence of toll collection agency M/S Dharam Singh Company and imposing a fine of Rs 20 lakh on it. Meanwhile, the angry protests by local villagers continued on Tuesday. The NHAI, in a statement, condemned the conduct of the toll plaza staff and said it was committed to ensuring safe and seamless travel on national highways. The NHAI has imposed a penalty of Rs 20 lakh on the toll collecting agency, M/s Dharam Singh, in view of the grave breach of the contract agreement due to the agencys failure to manage the situation and ensure staff discipline, the statement said. Taking strict action on the incident of misbehaviour with army personnel by toll staff deployed at Bhuni toll plaza on Meerut-Karnal section of NH-709A on August 17, 2025, where an altercation between an Army personnel and toll staff escalated into a fight, the statement said. The incident had taken place at the Bhuni toll plaza in Sarurpur area on Sunday night, when Kapil Singh, a soldier of Rajput Regiment, hailing from Gotka village, was on his way to Delhi Airport. Kapil is posted in Jammu and Kashmir and he was returning to resume duty in Srinagar. Uttar Pradesh: Toll plaza employees assault army jawan in Meerut When he, accompanied by one of his cousins, approached the toll plaza on Karnal Highway, a dispute over the traffic jam and toll fee reportedly escalated into a physical assault. The Jawan, who had come on leave to take part in Kanwar Yatra, had to catch an early morning flight to Srinagar from Delhi. His car was stuck in a long line of vehicles at the toll plaza. Kapil urged the toll plaza employees to move the vehicles quickly, leading to an altercation. When the argument escalated, the toll plaza employees thrashed Kapil and his cousin. The police registered an FIR and arrested six people in connection with the assault case on Monday. Superintendent of Police (Rural) Rakesh Kumar Mishra said six accused were arrested based on CCTV footage, and efforts are underway to trace the others. The NHAI also initiated the process of terminating and debarring the toll collection firm from future participation in toll plaza bids. The incident triggered anger among locals who stormed the toll and vandalised property after the video of the Army soldiers assault went viral on social media. The crowd also confronted toll staff, leading to tensions in the area. Meanwhile, the enraged villagers demanded that the penalty of Rs 20 lakh imposed on the toll collection agency should be given to the victims family. The villagers also demanded strictest action against the perpetrators of crime and justice to the victims family. Meanwhile, there was a bee line of visitors including ex-servicemen and politicians at the victims residence to meet him on Tuesday. UP State Womens Commissions member Meenakshi Bharal also visited the injured jawan assuring him of all possible help.
VIDEO: Army jawan tied to pole, assaulted at Meerut toll plaza; NHAI fines operator Rs 20 Lakh
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) imposed a penalty of Rs 20 lakhs on the toll collecting agency at Bhuni Toll Plaza on Meerut-Karnal section, after its staff beat up an army personnel.
Strict Action Should Be Taken: Soldier's Father On UP Toll Plaza Assault
A disturbing incident unfolded at the Bhuni Toll Plaza in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, where Indian Army soldier Kapil Singh was brutally assaulted by toll staff on August 17.
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SRINAGAR: A 20-year-old non-local boy sustained burn injuries in a cooking gas cylinder blast incident at Mirzapora Kachachkoot in Awantipora area of south Kashmirs Pulwama district on Monday. An official said that the injured has been identified as Wasim Ahmad Khan, a resident of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, presently putting up at Mirzapora Kachachkoot. He was []
In Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, an army soldier named Kapil was allegedly attacked by toll plaza workers. Six individuals have been arrested. The NHAI fined the toll operator Rs 20 lakh and started license cancellation. The Indian Army has condemned the incident. Kapil, returning from leave, was assaulted after a queue dispute. Police filed a case based on CCTV footage.
Meerut toll plaza: NHAI slaps Rs 20 lakh fine on operator after assault on Army jawan, 6 arrested
The incident occurred on Sunday evening at the Meerut toll plaza in Sarurpur area, when a soldier was on his way back to duty.
Meerut Army Jawan-Toll Plaza Staff Clash: NHAI Slaps Rs 20 Lakh Fine, No Future Projects For Agency
The local police have lodged a First Information Report (FIR) and arrested six people in this matter, an official statement reads
Uttar Pradesh: Toll plaza employees assault army jawan in Meerut
LUCKNOW: A mob of over 500 people, including former BJP MLA Sangeet Som, thronged Bhuni toll plaza under Sarurpur police station area in western UP district of Meerut on Monday putting up a massive protests and sit-in following a video of an assault on a Jawan at the toll plaza went viral. The video footage showed the toll staff pinning the soldier to a lamp post and beating him with sticks, and at one point, even attacking him with a brick. The incident took place on Sunday late night when the jawan of Rajput Regiment, was on his way to Delhi to catch an early morning flight to Srinagar where he is currently posted. Police registered a case at the Sarurpur police station following a complaint by Jawans family. Based on the CCTV footage, authorities arrested six main suspects. The police are trying to identify others involved in the video. As per the sources, Kapil Singh, 26, a soldier posted in Jammu and Kashmir, was returning to duty from his village with one of his cousins. As they approached the toll plaza on the Karnal Highway, a dispute over the traffic jam and toll fee reportedly escalated into a physical assault. The Jawan, who had come on leave to take part in Kanwar Yatra, is a resident of Gotka village under Sarurpur police station, a senior police officer adding that the dispute led to the assault with intent to cause harm to the soldier. The sources claimed that Kapil Singh got into an argument with Toll Plaza employees when he requested them to allow him to pass quickly as he had to catch a 5 am flight from Delhi to Srinagar on Monday. He said he also showed them his ID. Bittu, the toll plazas security in charge, allegedly started manhandling Singh, who suffered injuries to his nose. When Singh stepped out of his car, toll workers tied him to a pole and beat him. His brother, Devendra, who tried to save him, was also assaulted. The incident sparked a major uproar, as people from Kapils side arrived at the scene, while additional police teams were deployed to make further arrests based on video evidence. Two police teams have been formed, and efforts are on to nab the remaining accused, said SP Rakesh Kumar Mishra. However, the mob, on reaching the Bhuni toll plaza, vandalized the offices and resorted to stone pelting on the toll plaza employees. They destroyed the computers, ACs, and furniture of the office. The mob angry over the assault of an army jawan damaged the barricades, windows and all the six lanes through which the vehicles pass. After the ruckus, the angry mob staged a massive protest by sitting at the toll plaza following which senor police including SP Meerut Dehat, ADM and SDM along with a huge contingent of police called in from eight police stations. In the meantime, Sangeet Som, the former BJP MLA from Sardhana and Jitendra Satwai also reached the toll plaza in support of the victim. Later, a panchayat of Sarva samaj was organised on the toll plaza and the protestors reached an agreement of four conditions following which they ended the protest. The four conditions included the removal of toll staff, addition of three more names in the FIR, the area till 10 km from the toll plaza would remain toll free and the list of the villages coming under the periphery of toll free area would be put up on the toll plaza.
Army Jawan Assaulted at Meerut Toll Plaza, 6 Arrested
Meerut, Aug 18: An Army jawan was allegedly assaulted by toll plaza employees in Uttar Pradeshs Meerut district while returning to duty, officials said on Monday. The incident occurred on Sunday at Bhuni toll plaza in Sarurpur area, where the jawan, Kapil of Gotka village, was on his way back after leave. His car got [] The post Army Jawan Assaulted at Meerut Toll Plaza, 6 Arrested appeared first on Northlines .
Army Jawan Assaulted At Meerut Toll Plaza, Six Arrested
Meerut, Aug 18: An Army jawan on his way to join duty was allegedly assaulted by toll plaza employees in Uttar Pradeshs Meerut district, an official said on Monday. Six people have been arrested in connection with the case, he said. The incident took place at the Bhuni toll plaza in Sarurpur area on Sunday, when Kapil, a soldier hailing from Gotka village, was returning to duty after leave. His car was stuck in a long line of vehicles at [] The post Army Jawan Assaulted At Meerut Toll Plaza, Six Arrested appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Meerut: The footage showed one of the toll plaza workers striking Kapil with a stick. When a fight with toll plaza workers broke out, the soldier was on his way to the Delhi Airport to board a flight for Srinagar after spending his leave with his family in his village.
Army Jawan On Way To Srinagar Pinned To Pole, Assaulted By Toll Booth Staff
An Army jawan was pinned to a pole and thrashed during an altercation at a toll booth in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut. Four toll booth staff have been arrested after a video of them assaulting the soldier circulated online.
Army Jawan Tied To Pole, Beaten By Toll Plaza Workers In Meerut; 4 Arrested
The Army jawan was identified as Kapil Kavad, who had an altercation with toll booth workers in Meerut while on his way to Srinagar to resume duty.
The incident has triggered memories of a brutal murder that took place in Uttar Pradesh' Meerut in March. Saurabh Rajput was murdered by his wife and her lover, who chopped up his body into pieces and buried them under wet cement in a blue drum. Read on to know more on this.
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Drone rumours trigger panic in UP village, 45-year-old Bhurey Singh serves as 'sky sentry'
LUCKNOW: In Puranpur, a rural tehsil in Pilibhit district, 45-year-old Bhurey Singh now stands on nightly vigil with a flashlight strapped to his bicycle and a thick wooden stick in hand. Hired two weeks ago by local residents, he serves as the village's sky sentry. They say thieves are using drones to plan robberies, Bhurey told PTI. Whether it's true or not, we can't take any chances. His nightly patrol reflects a wave of fear spreading across more than 300 villages in at least a dozen districts of western Uttar Pradesh -- from the forest edges of Pilibhit to the urban sprawl of Ghaziabad. Since mid-July, cries of Drone chor! have echoed through village lanes at night, replacing the usual silence of the countryside. Shadows dart across rooftops, wooden lathis are clutched tightly, and families stay awake long past midnight in fear of unseen threats from above. Villagers speak in hushed tones of mysterious drones flying after dark, allegedly scouting rooftops and identifying weak entry points. In many communities, drones have become ghosts in the sky. Sometimes real. Often imagined. Always feared. As the panic grew, so did state attention. Last week, the matter was reviewed in a high-level law and order meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He issued a stern warning against those spreading rumours or flying drones without authorisation. Those creating fear using drones -- or spreading misinformation -- will be charged under the Gangster Act, the chief minister directed. Provisions under the NSA may also be invoked if necessary, he said. To regulate drone usage, police have been instructed to maintain a dedicated drone register. DIG Kalanidhi Naithani of Meerut Range directed all police stations in his jurisdiction to list drone owners and take immediate action against individuals operating drones after dark. He cautioned citizens against using drones just for fun, warning of strict legal consequences for violations. Despite these measures, fear persists on the ground. Punjab launches anti-drone systems to tackle drugs & weapons smuggling from Pakistan According to police, the roots of this hysteria lie in Amroha, where bizarre rumours began circulating in early June about an underwear-clad, oil-smeared gang of thieves using drones to survey homes before burglaries. Though the story appeared implausible, it spread rapidly. Soon, villages in neighbouring districts such as Moradabad, Rampur, Sambhal, Meerut, and Bijnor began reporting similar drone sightings. Many videos, some doctored or outdated, went viral on social media. Every flickering light or low-flying object sparked panic. On WhatsApp, paranoia quickly outpaced fact. Officials attribute the growing alarm to low digital literacy, widespread misinformation, and deep-seated anxieties around unfamiliar technologies. What began as whispers has now escalated into violence. In Modinagar, Ghaziabad, a man visiting his girlfriend from Hapur was mistaken for a drone operator and beaten by a mob earlier this month. He had no drone, only the misfortune of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. In Bareilly, a toy drone found on the roof of a government school caused alarm. Four brothers returning from Delhi were intercepted and assaulted by locals who assumed they were part of a drone theft gang. Police later confirmed the drone was a broken plastic toy incapable of flight. In Aurangabad, Bulandshahr, a blinking light in the sky triggered chaos. A man walking nearby -- allegedly drunk and unaware -- caught, stripped, and beaten. Drone vigil ensures safety at Bapatla beaches He had no connection to any drone activity. Police helplines in several districts have received hundreds of drone-related complaints in recent weeks. However, senior officers maintain that no thefts have been conclusively linked to drone surveillance. Drone sightings have been reported for over a month now, DIG Naithani told PTI. But not a single theft case has been proven to involve drones. This hysteria is driven entirely by rumours and fear. Over 40 people have been arrested in districts such as Meerut, Amroha, and Sambhal for inciting panic or spreading false information. Police in several areas have launched awareness drives, directing drone owners to register their devices or face fines. WhatsApp helplines have been issued to counter hoaxes. In Amroha, three YouTubers filming drone footage were detained for flying without police permission. They were released after verification, but the incident added to local suspicion. In Meerut, two content creators were held for allegedly spreading fake drone-related videos. Police in the affected districts have appealed to residents to approach authorities if they spot a drone, instead of spreading rumours on social media. Superintendent of Police (Rampur) Vidya Sagar Mishra told PTI, We have held meetings with influential community members at the village level and sought their support to counter the rumours. The officer said drone sightings were largely hearsay and had no proven links to any organised gang. Still, in many homes, fear continues to shape daily life. One or two people in every household now stay awake through the night, looking at the sky, said Ramapati Verma of Fatehganj in Bareilly. We can't let our guard down. What if the thieves come? What if they hurt someone? she asked.
Hindu Yuva Vahini leader lured LLB student with job promise, raped her in Ghaziabad
LUCKNOW : The Ghaziabad city president of the Hindu Yuva Vahini is on the district police radar after allegedly raping an LLB student, who claimed she was called by the accused on the pretext of introducing her to a senior advocate but was instead taken to a flat and assaulted. The victim alleged that after the rape, the accused left her on the road and fled. He also allegedly threatened to kill her if she revealed the incident to anyone. According to sources, the victim reached Muradnagar police station at 11 pm. Members of the Bajrang Dal also arrived at the police station in support of the victim and created a commotion. Following this, the police registered a case against the accused. Police sources said raids were being conducted to nab him. The incident allegedly took place in Muradnagar, Ghaziabad. As per the police complaint, the victim met the accused, identified as Sushil Prajapati, a resident of Ghaziabad, in November 2021. Prajapati allegedly remained in regular contact with her over the phone. While studying law, she used to practise with a senior lawyer at the Meerut Court. Prajapati allegedly told her to start working at the Ghaziabad Court, claiming that he knew senior advocates there. He allegedly promised her that these advocates would provide her with a monthly remuneration and that his acquaintances would refer cases to her. The victim stated that she agreed to the suggestion and asked Prajapati to make arrangements for her practice in Ghaziabad Court. Sushil Prajapati called me at 11 am on Thursday and said that he had talked to a senior lawyer of Ghaziabad with whom he would introduce me, she claimed. In her complaint, she added that she took a bus from Meerut and reached Modinagar in Ghaziabad. From there, she travelled to the Rapid station, after which Prajapati asked her to come to Muradnagar. As I reached there, Sushil Prajapati was already standing there with his Thar, she mentioned. Prajapati allegedly took her to a flat, where he offered her a cold drink, saying the lawyer would arrive shortly. The cold drink was apparently spiked as I started feeling sleepy. Taking advantage of it, Prajapati forcefully assaulted me and raped me, the victim alleged in her complaint. She further claimed that Prajapati threatened her by saying he was a member of the Hindu Yuva Vahini with high-level connections, before leaving her on the road. He allegedly told her to return to Meerut quietly. After regaining consciousness, the victim reached Muradnagar police station to file her complaint. Upon learning about the incident, Gorakshak Dal and Bajrang Dal workers also reached the police station to support the victim. Meanwhile, Hindu Yuva Vahini's district president, Ayush Tyagi Kakda, said, The organisation does not support such workers who play with the dignity of sisters and daughters. According to Additional Police Commissioner Alok Priyadarshi, a case has been registered under the relevant sections against the accused and the victims medical examination was being conducted.
One Heart, One Liver: Rare Conjoined Twins Pass Away Within 24 Hours Of Birth In Meerut
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Major rivers flowing above danger mark in UP as incessant rains claim a dozen lives
LUCKNOW: At least five rivers in Uttar Pradesh are flowing above the danger mark and many others are in spate owing to the incessant heavy rains during the last 50 hours, which have claimed over a dozen lives so far. Continuous rainfall and overflowing rivers have triggered a major flood crisis affecting at least 20 districts, including Varanasi, Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Jhansi, Agra, Kanpur Dehat, and Kanpur Nagar. Rising water levels in the Ganga, Yamuna, and Chambal rivers have inundated hundreds of homes and cut off villages. Relief and rescue teams from the SDRF, NDRF, and PAC have been pressed into service in the worst-hit areas. The monsoon remains active in both eastern and western parts of UP due to a strong monsoon trough. Heavy rainfall has been reported in Lucknow prompting the District Magistrate to declare all schools from Classes 1 to 12 closed on Monday. Similar orders were issued in Sultanpur, where government and private schools up to Class 8 were shut. Eastern Uttar Pradesh recorded 18.4 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, nearly 146% above the normal level of 7.5 mm. Western UP saw 8.2 mm of rainfall compared to an expected 7.2 mm, 14% above normal. The IMD has issued warnings of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall for over 60 districts. The Met department issued a red alert for very heavy rainfall in Siddharthnagar, Gonda, Balrampur, Shravasti, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Mathura, Hathras, Agra, Bareilly, Pilibhit, Shahjahanpur, Sambhal, and Badaun. Alerts for heavy rain have also been issued in 40+ additional districts, including Lucknow, Kanpur, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Ayodhya, Moradabad, and Etawah. Lightning warnings are in effect for nearly the entire state. The flood situation is grim across the state with the Team 11, constituted by UP CM Yogi Adityanath, comprising ministers, on ground zero to oversee the rescue and relief. With the CM personally monitoring the situation, the flood relief and rescue operations intensified across the state. Varanasi, Prayagraj and Kanpur are among the worst-affected divisions. In Varanasi, families have been waiting for hours for their turn to perform the last rites of their near and dear ones at the ghats as rising waters of the swollen Ganga spilled on to the streets on Monday leaving the Manikarnika and Harishchandra ghat cremation grounds completely inundated. While pyres were being laid at the upper platform at Manikarnika Ghat, cremations took place in the streets near Harishchandra ghat. With the majority of the 84 ghats along the Ganga submerged, flood waters had been flowing on roads especially in upstream areas. The fury of the Ganga is not only gripping Kashi but also affecting the lives of thousands in neighbouring Ballia district as well. The fields with ready paddy crops are completely marooned in Ghazipur and Chandauli districts. In Prayagraj, with water levels of Ganga and Yamuna having breached the danger mark by around 50 centimetres at Naini, Phaphamau and Chhatnag, more than 107 wards of the district stood flooded forcing more and more residents to take refuge at makeshift flood relief camps. Over 1747 families, comprising 7500 people, have already moved to 18 relief camps, which are getting crowded by the day. The administration has deployed over 168 boats and one motorboat to rescue and assist flood victims. While the Ganga breached the danger mark in Ballia and Ghazipur, the Yamuna is above the danger mark in several areas, including Auraiya, Jalaun, Hamirpur, and Banda. The Betwa River is also overflowing in Hamirpur. According to Relief Commissioner Bhanu Chandra Goswami, 40 tehsils and 694 villages in 17 districts were in the grip of floods impacting over 1.16 lakh peopleall of whom have received assistance and moved to relief camps. Over 25,000 people and 4,682 cattle have been relocated. However, 11,386 hectares of land lie flooded. Relief is being delivered via 738 active boats, with 4,867 kept on standby. So far, 9,467 food packets and 1.18 lakh lunch packets have been distributed, while 39 langars (community kitchens) continue to serve fresh meals to those hit by rains and flood fury, added Goswami. With senior officials holding ground in sensitive and hypersensitive districts, 14 NDRF teams, 15 SDRF teams, and 48 PAC teams have been deployed across 57 districts to aid affected populations. Goswami said that a total of 924 flood shelters were housing 18,772 displaced individuals, all being attended to by 778 medical teams. Additionally, 1,193 flood posts were monitoring the situation, and 25,586 people were relocated to safer areas. The most-affected districts include Kanpur Nagar, Lakhimpur Kheri, Agra, Auraiya, Chitrakoot, Ballia, Banda, Ghazipur, Mirzapur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Chandauli, Jalaun, Kanpur Dehat, Hamirpur, Etawah, and Fatehpur. Relief operations are underway at a rapid pace, with NDRF, SDRF, and PAC teams conducting continuous patrolling in affected areas.
Watch: Drunk man drives car onto Meerut railway platform, narrowly misses train; arrested
An intoxicated Army personnel, Sandeep Daka, drove his car onto the platform of Meerut Cantt railway station in Uttar Pradesh, narrowly missing a moving train. The Government Railway Police arrested Daka, seized his vehicle, and booked him under several sections of the Railway and Police Acts.
Watch: Drunk Man Drives Car Onto Railway Platform At Meerut Cantt
In a shocking breach of railway safety, a man under the influence of alcohol drove his car onto the platform of Meerut Cantt railway station, dangerously close to a train.
Meerut Man Stabs Seven-Month Pregnant Wife To Death, Then Informs Police
In Meerut, Ravi Shankar stabbed his seven-month pregnant wife, Sapna, to death in a locked room at her sister's house.
UP Man Kills Pregnant Wife, Sits Next To Body, Waits For Cops
A pregnant woman was stabbed to death by her husband in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut. The husband, Ravi Shankar, killed his seven-month pregnant wife, Sapna, inside a locked room before calling the police on himself.
Three killed, five injured as vehicle crashes into height barrier on Hindon bridge in Meerut
MEERUT: Three persons were killed while five others were injured in a road accident in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district on Friday morning, police said. The accident occurred on a bridge over the Hindon River in the Sarurpur police station area when a speeding light vehicle crashed into a height barrier, police said. Eight people were travelling in the vehicle when it was passing over the bridge along the Meerut-Baraut road. The impact of the collision left the vehicle badly damaged, killing three passengers on the spot, police said, adding that the injured were rushed to a hospital. The crash triggered chaos in the area, police said. Sarurpur SHO Ajay Shukla told PTI that the identities of the deceased are yet to be confirmed, though preliminary information suggests that the victims were from a distant location. Police have seized the vehicle and initiated a probe into the incident, the SHO said.
Fake spiritual healers held from Meerut for duping Delhi woman
Close to 3500 of over 60,000 new recruits in UP police drop out of training
LUCKNOW: After going through the rigours of the recruitment during the biggest ever recruitment drive to appoint 60,244 constables in UP Police, over 3568 candidates selected have left the job at the onset. After the selection process for 60,244 posts, comprising 48195 for men and 12049 for women, under -- Recruitment 2023 -- was completed, 3568 candidates did not even join the job. Over 100 candidates joined the department but resigned after participating in the initial sessions of training. The recruitment process commenced in December 2023 with a plan to induct 20 per cent women, leading to 12049 female candidates in the police force. Initially, the examination for the recruitment was held in February 2024, but had to be cancelled due to the paper leak. The process restarted in August 2024, and the exam was conducted. Approximately 50 lakh candidates applied for this exam. However, at the time of examination in August 2024, about 30 per cent of the aspirants did not appear in the exam. The final result of the exam was declared on March 13, 2025. On June 15, in the presence of Amit Shah, appointment letters were distributed to the selected candidates at a grand event in state capital, Lucknow. From June 21, a month-long JTC (joining Training Course) of the selected candidates started and it culminated in their main training beginning at the Recruitment Training Centres (RTC) from July 21. Finally, at the time of joining, instead of 48,195, only 45,055 men joined, and instead of 12,049 women, only 11,621 female candidates joined the training. Out of 60,244, only 56,676 candidates joined. The remaining 3568 candidates distanced themselves from the police job. Former DGP and DG Training Sukhkan Singh feels that when the youngsters are jobless, not joining even after being selected is beyond understanding. There could be several reasons for this. When such candidates do not join, the positions that remain vacant are re-advertised. The recruitment process for those positions is started afresh. According to an officer associated with the training claimed that a few candidates had resigned after joining the training. The number of such candidates is reported to be more than 100. A few of them were selected for the post of Village Development Officer. Meanwhile, there were a few people who could not bear the rigors of the training. A candidate from Deoria district in eastern UP quit simply because he could not wake up at 5 am in the morning. He was appointed in the Ghazipur district. Initially, his father tried to convince him, but when it didn't work, the candidate went to the SP office and submitted his resignation. Similarly, trainee constable Tarun Kumar committed suicide by jumping from a three-storey barrack in Firozabad Police Line on July 23, 2025. In Bulandshahr Police Line on July 26, 2025, trainee constable Bhupendra attempted suicide by consuming a poisonous substance. He was referred to a higher centre in critical condition. A resident of Hathras, Bhupendra had returned from home just a day before. Meanwhile, over 9,000 constables, comprising 5,914 men and 3,533 women are receiving training across 10 training institutes (ATC, PTC, and PTS). Additionally, 4,302 candidates, comprising 2,800 men and 1,502 women are receiving training across all commissionerates. Meanwhile, in the Agra zone, there are 3,250 men, in Bareilly zone, there are 2,800 men and 1,900 women, in Gorakhpur, there are 3,348 men and 1,005 women, and in Kanpur zone there are 1,986 men and 1,104 women. Similarly, in Lucknow zone, there are 3,380 men and 600 women, in Meerut zone, there are 3,048 men, in Prayagraj 3,051 men, and in Varanasi, 3,355 men and 605 women are undergoing training. Meanwhile, in the PAC battalion, 12,407 men and 1,533 women are undergoing training. This includes training for 284 men and 161 women who are dependents of deceased personnel.
Accident Victim Bled On Stretcher, Left To Die At Govt Hospital; Family Says Doctor Was Asleep
The grieving family alleged that the doctor on duty was asleep while they pleaded for urgent medical attention for the victim at a government hospital in Meerut.
Meerut Police on alert after drone sighting rumours; launches night patrols, awareness drive
Following reports of suspected drone sightings in rural areas, Meerut police have heightened vigilance and initiated preventive measures. Seminars are being organized with village heads to address rumors and identify potential troublemakers, while night patrols have been intensified. The police are also compiling a 'drone register' and urging the public to report suspicious activity, warning against spreading false information.
Doctor asleep, man 'bleeds to death' in Meerut hospital
A junior resident doctor at Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College in Meerut has been suspended following allegations of negligence. The doctor allegedly failed to attend to a 30-year-old accident victim, Sunil Kumar, who later died from his injuries while waiting for treatment. An investigation has been launched into the incident after a video surfaced showing the doctor seemingly asleep while Kumar's family pleaded for help.
UP Womans Foetus Growing In Liver, Not Uterus: What Is Rare Intrahepatic Ectopic Pregnancy?
UP Womans Foetus Growing In Liver, Not Uterus: Only 8 such cases reported worldwide. Meerut doctors say this could be Indias first intrahepatic ectopic pregnancy
Muslim hawker assaulted in Meerut; attempt to create fear, says opposition
While locals claim the victim was mistaken for a thief, his wife alleged they are being forced to modify the complaint
A 63-year-old sports equipment businessman, Harvinder Singh, died tragically after getting trapped in a lift at his showroom in Devnagar, Surajkund, police confirmed on Sunday morning.
Bomb Threat Emails Target Private Schools in Agra, Meerut, Kanpur
Threatening emails prompt bomb disposal and dog squad checks across schools; investigations point to Kolkata origin
Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, has released the BBA and BCA second and fourth semester examination results, including detain lists, on its official website for both regular and private students. These exams were conducted in June 2025, and the results were officially published on July 22, 2025. Students can now check their results and detain status online.
Life-Saving Solution Or Risky Quick Fix? Meerut Woman's Death Reignites Bariatric Surgery Debate
Rajni Gupta, 56, underwent the procedure on July 11 but passed away on July 15 due to complications from the surgery that pushed her body into septic shock
Delhi-Gurgaon in 30 minutes? Nitin Gadkari's new plan to end Capitals traffic woes
Delhi is set for a major infrastructure overhaul. The goal is to ease chronic traffic congestion. A high-speed Delhi-Gurgaon corridor is proposed. It aims to cut commute times significantly. An elevated corridor will link Delhi-Meerut Expressway to AIIMS-Mahipalpur Bypass. These projects seek to decongest Central Delhi. Authorities are evaluating the proposals.
CM Yogi warns against defaming Kanwariyas, Kanwar Yatra
LUCKNOW: Cautioning against defaming Kanwariyas or Kanwar Yatra, UP CM Yogi Adityanath said his government would act strictly by naming and shaming them publicly those who would be caught creating ruckus during the Yatra. Speaking at an event near Dulhera Chowki in Meerut on Sunday, the UP CM also urged the devotees to practise restraint and desist from taking the law into their hands. However, the CM showered flowers on kanwariyas during his Meerut visit while returning from Delhi. Meanwhile, the CMs assertion came a day after seven kanwariyas were booked for assaulting a CRPF personnel in Mirzapur. On Sunday, three of the Kanwariyas were held by the district police. However, smelling a rat in the entire controversy, the CM said: If anyone creates ruckus to defame the Kanwar Yatra, then we have CCTV footage of all of them. After the Kanwar Yatra is over, their posters would be displayed in public. Where there is enthusiasm, excitement, faith and devotion, some elements will constantly try to disturb that bonhomie and defame the devotion and faithUnmask them, keep them away from you at all costs. Do not allow them to enter your circle. approach the administration instead of taking the law into your hands, added CM Yogi. Sayiyam banana chahiye.. Hum Kanwar Yatra jo leja rahe hain..Hum dusaron ki bhi pareshaniyon ko samjhen (Show restraint We need to understand the problem of others), he said while asking the Kanwariyas to be within the limit of law and order. Warning of attempts to defame Kanwar Yatra both on the ground as well as on social media the CM told Kanwar associations to take the responsibility and identify such people. In fact, Kanwar associations should expose such elements who are trying to create ruckus to bring a bad name to the Yatra. Unmask them, keep them away. Do not let them to be part of your group and immediately inform the administration about them, the CM said. Meanwhile, as per the official sources, three kanwariyas were held for allegedly assaulting a CRPF jawan following an argument over train tickets at the Mirzapur railway station on Sunday. The GRP had registered a case against the kanwariyas under Sections 115(2), 352 of the BNS and the Railway Act, respectively. Later they were released on bail.
MEERUT: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said some people are trying to defame the kanwar yatra on social media and urged every 'kanwar sangh' to expose the malcontents. We have to keep in mind that where there is enthusiasm and excitement, where there is faith and devotion, some elements are constantly trying to disturb that enthusiasm and to defame this devotion and faith, Adityanath said at an event here. Social media is replete with videos showing apparent kanwar yatris, wearing the saffron associated with them, creating ruckus on roads, ransacking hotels, damaging vehicles, and beating civilians. Adityanath claimed these are miscreants who infiltrate kanwar groups and bring them bad names. Unmask them, keep them away from you at all costs. Do not allow them to enter your circle. Immediately inform the administration about this, he said. Adityanath said there is administration to take legal action if any such miscreant desecrates the kanwar, and urged people not to take into their hands. During the entire period, many troublemakers have resorted to defame this holy pilgrimage. We have CCTV footage of all of them. We are going to paste their posters after this (kanwar yatra) is over. We are going to take very strict action against them, he said. Adityanath alleged that before 2017, the year he came to power, the governments in UP did not allow these holy pilgrimages to happen and created obstacles in their path. But, today there are governments that respect your devotion. So it is our responsibility to take it forward with the same sacred sentiment, he said. He also urged the kanwariyas to join in cleanliness programmes, and strive to not let any river, intersection, or road become dirty. On Friday too, Adityanath had said that efforts were being made to defame kanwar pilgrims and they are being termed errorists and rioters. Three kanwariyas were arrested for allegedly assaulting a CRPF jawan following an argument over train tickets at the Mirzapur railway station here, an official said on Sunday. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was going to catch the Brahmaputra Express, while the kanwariyas (devotees of Lord Shiva) also wanted to buy tickets for the same train for going to Baidyanath Dham in Jharkhand. An argument broke out between them over purchasing the tickets. Meanwhile, Adityanath showered flowers on the kanwariyas from a stage built near Dulhera Chowki in Meerut's Modipuram area. Rajya Sabha MP Laxmikant Bajpai and UP's Minister of State Somendra Tomar shared the stage with him. Three kanwariyas held for assaulting CRPF jawan at Mirzapur railway station after ticket dispute
Action against those who try to defame Kanwar Yatris: UP CM Adityanath
Meerut: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said some people are trying to defame the Kanwar yatra on social media and urged every Kanwar sangh to expose the malcontents. We have to keep in mind that where there is enthusiasm and excitement, where there is faith and devotion, some elements are constantly trying Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
CM Yogi Welcomes Kanwariyas With Flower Showers In Meerut | Watch
The Kanwar Yatra is an annual Hindu pilgrimage in which devotees of Lord Shiva travelmostly on footto collect holy water from the Ganga River and offer it at Shiva temples.
UP Police ban Kanwariyas from carrying trishuls, hockey sticks during yatra
Uttar Pradesh Police has prohibited kanwariyas from carrying sticks and tridents during the Kanwar Yatra. This ban extends across major districts like Meerut and Muzaffarnagar. Motorbikes without silencers are also disallowed to curb noise pollution. The decision follows violent incidents along the yatra route. Authorities are strictly enforcing the ban, registering FIRs against violators.
Overheight DJ vehicles stopped in U.P.'s Meerut, modified to meet Kanwar Yatra safety norms
As many as 55 DJ setups were found to have heights ranging from 12 to 16 feet, posing a significant risk to overhead power lines, traffic flow and public safety
UP man held for killing dog by slamming it on road
Naresh Kumar was arrested in Meerut for allegedly killing a community dog. He repeatedly slammed the dog onto a road in Sisoli. A video of the incident surfaced, sparking outrage. Sonia Gautam from Sarayu Animal Welfare Society filed a complaint. The FIR was registered at Mundali police station. Police are investigating previous similar crimes by the accused.
Schools Shut In These Districts Amid Kanwar Yatra Rush
In Uttar Pradesh, the districts of Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Bareilly, and Badaun have suspended academic activities across schools between July 16 and 23.
Meerut Woman Dies After Weight-Loss Surgery, Family Alleges Negligence, Doctor Denies Charge
A woman died after undergoing bariatric surgery in Meerut, prompting her family to allege medical negligence. The doctor denied the claims, citing her pre-existing conditions.
This marks a major step towards the full commissioning of the 82-km Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor.
UP schools to be shutdown from 16 to 23 July: What parents need to know
UP School Holiday: Schools in several Uttar Pradesh districts including Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Varanasi, Bareilly and Badaun will close temporarily due to the Kanwar Yatra and its impact on traffic and safety. In Haryanas Hisar district, over 10,000 private schools will remain shut for a day in protest over a school principals murder. Local administrations say the closures are needed to protect students and ensure public order as thousands of Kanwariyas move through major pilgrimage routes this Shravan month.
DelhiMeerut RRTS Sees 1.25 Cr Riders Even Before Full Route Opens
With NH-58 heavily restricted during the Kanwar Yatra, the RRTS has emerged as a vital transport lifeline, offering commuters a reliable alternative
Kanwar Yatra pilgrims smash school bus windshield after minor brush in Meerut
In yet another violence related to Kanwar Yatra pilgrims, Kanwariyas vandalised a school bus in Meerut after they alleged the vehicle touched one of their belongings. The pilgrims completely damaged the windshield, attacking it with sticks and rods even as the bus driver was inside. A video of the same has emerged on social media Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
UP: Two held for serving orange juice mixed with urine to Kanwar pilgrims
Police have arrested two Muslim juice vendors in the Nandgram area of Ghaziabad district in Uttar Pradesh over allegations that they mixed urine in orange juice while serving Kanwar Yatra pilgrims. Zeeshan and Mahtab, who run a juice shop at Sihani Chungi on the Delhi-Meerut Highway, were arrested on Sunday, July 13, based on a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
UP govt orders display of QR code stickers in eateries on Kanwar Yatra route
The Uttar Pradesh government has made it mandatory for eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display QR code stickers, which what many believe is a way to target Muslim food business owners. According to the latest order, all shops along the 540 km Kanwar Yatra route, from Meerut to Muzaffarnagar, must display the QR Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
UP makes QR code stickers mandatory for eateries, steps up food safety drive ahead of Kanwar Yatra
LUCKNOW: With Kanwar Yatra all set to kick off on Friday with the advent of the holy month of Shravan, the Uttar Pradesh government intensified its food safety and cleanliness campaign along the pilgrimage route. The state government has made it mandatory for all eateries to display QR-code-enabled stickers linked to the Food Safety CONNECT App. While the state government officials claim it to be a digital food safety reform aimed at ensuring hygiene, transparency, and accountability for the estimated four crore pilgrims expected to undertake the Yatra this year, the eatery owners consider it the official version of the nameplate diktata reference to last years government order (GO) that had snowballed into a controversy. As per the new norms, the QR-code-based stickerlinked to the Food Safety Connect Appis now mandatory on all food establishments along the Kanwar Yatra route. Scanning the sticker reveals the owners name, registration number, address, and menu details. According to senior state government officials, the move is not just a technological upgradation but a hygiene and transparency reform. The official sources confirmed that teams were placing stickers on all eateriesfrom high-end restaurants to roadside stalls. They said that citizens could also file complaints via the app on finding sub-quality food. The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has also directed shopkeepers to display rate lists and maintain high standards of cleanliness. Expired products and uncovered juices have been destroyed in several inspections, especially in Muzaffarnagar, Lucknow, Meerut, and Ayodhya. While the state government has decided to stay away from issuing any fresh directive about nameplates or religious identification ahead of this years Kanwar Yatra, the digital sticker bearing the owners name and registration has reminded traders of July 2024, when the UP Police issued the controversial order for shop owners on the 240-km Kanwar route to display their names and phone numbers prominently. Officials maintained that the Food Safety Connect App was part of a wider initiative to ensure food safety during monsoon and mass gatherings. To ensure smooth movement and safety of Kanwariyas along with better coordination with respective district administrations during the Kanwar Yatra, top officials from states including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Haryana, and Uttarakhand convened a high-level meeting at the Commissioners Office in Meerut earlier this week. The inter-state coordination meeting, attended by UP Chief Secretary Manoj Singh, DGP Rajeev Krishna, and other senior officers from the other three states, finalised a detailed action plan for crowd management, law and order, and pilgrim convenience. The top brass of all the states concerned decided to get all liquor shops along the Kanwar route covered with curtains during the Yatra. Though the liquor shops will remain open, their visibility will be restricted to avoid any temptation and provocation, said a senior state government official. Surveillance through drones will be carried out continuously, and traffic police are set to implement a revised traffic flow plan from Thursday night. As per the traffic plan, one lane will be dedicated exclusively to Kanwariyas and another for light vehicles. Heavy vehicles will not be allowed inside city limits during the peak period of the Yatra. Additionally, every 15 kilometres, an IPS-level officer will be deployed to monitor the situation and ensure immediate response to any disturbances. A special WhatsApp-based coordination group has also been created with officers from all four states to facilitate real-time communication, updates, and coordinated troubleshooting. The Yatra is expected to draw over 4 crore participants this year. While the state has taken a more systemic and administrative approach this year, fringe elements havent stayed quiet. However, the state hasnt endorsed such actions. In cities like Lucknow, QR stickers are also being used to collect real-time food feedback. This allows FSDA officials to identify problem spots and take action immediately. Meanwhile, UP Chief Secretary Manoj Singh reiterated that no compromises would be made on the quality of food served to the pilgrims. Every kitchen would be under scanner of FSSAI officials. From DJ volume to canal water levels, every detail is being tracked. At the same time, the WhatsApp-based coordination group across four states is fully active, he said. He added that only pure vegetarian food should be served along the Kanwar route, and the PWD, electricity, and irrigation departments were told to fix past lapses to prevent mishaps.
Not Just Delhi And Noida, Haryana Earthquake Tremors Were Felt 200 Km Away
The 4.4 magnitude earthquake, with its epicentre in Haryana's Jhajjar, shook not just Delhi and Noida. The tremors were felt as far as Meerut and Shamli in western Uttar Pradesh. While Shamli is about 140 km from Jhajjar, Meerut is over 200 km away.
Senior UP govt official orders ban on outsiders in kanwariya camps
Meerut: A senior Uttar Pradesh government official on Tuesday directed authorities to ensure that no outsiders are allowed to enter camps set up for kanwariyas. Chairing a high-level meeting here, Chief Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh said the safe and smooth completion of the Kanwar Yatra is the governments top priority. Ensure that no outsider enters Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Polling Stations In Uttar Pradesh To Increase By 12% As ECI Issues New Directive: CEO Rinwa
Rinwa was speaking at a training session for District Magistrates and District Election Officers from 15 districts, held at the Commissioner's Auditorium in Meerut.
The Delhi-Meerut Expressway will be closed for the Kanwar Yatra. The closure will be from July 19 to July 23. Heavy vehicles will be restricted from July 11. Light vehicles will also face restrictions from July 19. Authorities have planned alternative routes for diverted traffic. Security will be enhanced with CCTV cameras.
Indian Railways is all set to launch a new Vande Bharat Express between Meerut to Varanasi. Now, the passengers can travel from Meerut to Varanasi directly.
This is 'Chaat Capital' of UP, with 20 to 25 different types, it is...
Meerut in Uttar Pradesh is famously known as the City of Chaat for its wide variety of spicy and flavourful street food.
What A Shameless Society: Javed Akhtar On Outrage Over Meghalaya, Meerut Murder Cases
Javed Akhtar questioned selective outrage over women murdering husbands, stressing the need to investigate the context of such crimes.
Meerut Murder Dj Vu: Ludhiana Man's Body Tied With Rope Found Stuffed In A Blue Drum
Police confirmed that the body, believed to be that of a man around 40 years old, was wrapped in a bedsheet
Punjab: After Meerut drum murder case, man's body found in a blue drum in Ludhiana
A dead body was discovered in a blue drum in Ludhiana's Sherpur area. The victim's limbs were tied. Rag pickers found the drum and alerted the police due to a foul smell. Police investigation revealed the body was wrapped in a bedsheet inside a gunny bag. The victim is estimated to be around 40 years old.
Ghaziabad To Get Township Near Delhi-Meerut Expressway, Land To Be Acquired From 8 Villages
The Ghaziabad Development Authority has hired a consultant to prepare a detailed project report for the Harnandipuram township. Phase 1 DPR is due in two months
13-yr-old Dalit raped at Meerut government hospital; authorities show no concern
A 13-year-old Dalit girl, who was undergoing a knee surgery at an orthopaedic department in the Meerut government hospital in Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly raped by an attendant of another patient. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon, June 20. The teenager, accompanied by her mother, was admitted to the general ward for the surgery. According Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
NBCC Bags Rs 297-Crore Redevelopment Project In Uttar Pradesh
The project has been awarded to the state-owned company by the Meerut Development Authority.
NCRTC completes trial run of Namo Bharat train from Delhi to Meerut
NCRTC achieved a milestone with successful trial runs of Namo Bharat trains across the entire 82 km Delhi-Meerut corridor, completed in under an hour. Meerut Metro trains also underwent successful tests alongside. This marks progress towards full operation, featuring an advanced signalling system and platform screen doors. Currently, 55 km is operational, with remaining sections undergoing final touches.
Delhi-Meerut RRTS Completes 82-Km Trial: Soon, Sarai Kale Khan To Modipuram In Less Than 1 Hour
During the trial, Namo Bharat trains ran seamlessly at the maximum operational speed of 160 kmph across the entire 82-km stretch, NCRTC said
Two evacuation flights are bringing stranded Indian nationals home tonight, landing in Delhi from Mashhad and Ashgabat. Scores of Indians, including students and pilgrims, are stuck in Iran and Israel amidst escalating conflict. Families across Uttar Pradesh are anxious, with many pilgrims from Lucknow, Prayagraj, and Meerut facing financial strain and limited resources.
Ganga Expressway Connecting Meerut To Prayagraj In UP Set To Be Inaugurated By End Of 2025
UP ATS arrests army jawan with 70 AK-47 rounds; says he planned to sell them
LUCKNOW: The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh Police arrested an army jawan who was carrying 70 cartridges of an AK-47 rifle and was reportedly planning to sell them to a friend in the Pallavpuram area of Meerut district in western UP. According to police sources, when the ATS team tried to take him into custody, the army jawan, named Rahul, attempted to escape by dodging the cops. He got into his car and tried to flee by ramming it into the ATS team. However, the officers surrounded him and managed to catch him soon after foiling his attempt. During questioning, Rahul said that he had come home on leave and was trying to deliver the cartridges to his friend. A case was registered at Pallavpuram police station under sections of the Arms Act. The accused is currently posted at the Army Telecommunication Centre in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. Police, ATS, and army officials are jointly investigating the matter. His mobile phone records are also being checked to find out if more people are involved. As per ATS sources, Rahul is a resident of Nangli Azad village under Daurala police station limits. He is currently on leave. Meerut ATS unit inspector Amit Kumar Bhati said that on Tuesday, acting on an informer's tip-off, they were conducting checking under the Delhi-Haridwar bypass Modipur post flyover. During this operation, a Hyundai Venue car was stopped and checked. Inside, 70 restricted cartridges of an AK-47 rifle were recovered from Rahul's possession. During interrogation, Rahul revealed that he is currently posted as a constable in the Army at the CT Battalion MIC & S Training Centre in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra. He said that he came on a 30-day leave on June 9. ATS sources further said that Rahul disclosed a friend named Abhinav, who he claimed was with the ATS. Abhinav, a resident of Shastri Nagar, had allegedly asked Rahul for the cartridges back in February, saying he had lost his own. Rahul told investigators that Abhinav had called him at 10:30 pm on Tuesday to meet near A to Z Colony in Pallavpuram. Rahul reportedly reached the location, but Abhinav never showed up. Rahul also revealed that he had procured the cartridges during his earlier posting in Jammu and Kashmir. He claimed that during army operations, he and his team were issued weapons and ammunition, and during that period, he stole some cartridges and brought them to Meerut, hidden in his luggage. Rahul further claimed that a doctor from Shastri Nagar had introduced him to Abhinav a few months ago, and that he had also bought his car through Abhinav. Contradictorily, ATS sources said that it was based on Abhinavs input that Rahul was apprehended and the cartridges recovered. Rahul was recruited into the Army in 2013. The ATS said the recovered cartridges were army-grade and used in military operations. Investigators are now trying to determine who the cartridges were meant for, who uses such restricted ammunition, and whether there is a wider network involved. Authorities are also probing Rahuls contacts and movements since he came on leave. According to Daurala Circle Officer PC Agarwal, a man named Rahul was arrested with cartridges. A case has been filed under the Arms Act and he has been sent to jail.
Anatomy of a crime: Sonam, Muskan and more why are women criminals different?
NEW DELHI: Sonam, Muskan, Shivani, Ravina, Radhika framed in their dual identities as women and alleged 'husband killers' , they have not just grabbed headlines and courted notoriety over the last months but also challenged conventional notions about femininity and crime. The young women from various parts of the country were living their everyday lives, a world away from the national spotlight. Until they were arrested on charges of murdering their husbands. That they were women from small towns who broke out of stereotype in the most brutal way possible led to sensational headlines, frantic curiosity and also gave fodder to a series of misogynistic memes and jokes. The questions abound: Why do women commit crimes? Why are they treated differently than male criminals? Are they demonstrating empowerment or signs that they are, in fact, disempowered? It's a mix of social stigma, rigid gender roles, and unrealistic standards for women, experts said. British criminologist Frances Heidensohn has a term for the strong societal reaction double deviance theory. A woman committing a crime not only violates a legal norm but also a gender norm, explained G S Bajpai, professor of criminology and vice chancellor of the National Law University in Delhi. Women are expected to be caring and compliant. A woman who commits crime is therefore an aberration - abnormal and exceptional. This is not true for men... She is, therefore, as some scholars have described, doubly deviant and hence must be doubly punished'. Thus her gender becomes relevant to society's response to the crime. She is not just a criminal, she is a female criminal, Bajpai told PTI. The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) reported over 4.45 lakh crimes against women in 2022. However, it doesn't maintain a separate category for crimes 'by' women due to their low numbers. Yet serious offences committed by women, however small in number, make an impact all their own. On Tuesday, Sonam Raghuvanshi , a household name today, was taken to Meghalaya to reconstruct the killing of her husband , Raja Raghuvanshi, found hacked to death on a hillside, a critical step in the probe into a case that has the nation agog. The Indore couple was on their honeymoon and the bride allegedly plotted the killing along with her former boyfriend and three hitmen. In March this year, Muskan Rastogi and her lover Sahil Shukla allegedly stabbed her husband Saurabh Rajput to death in Meerut, dismembered his body, and sealed the remains in a drum filled with cement. 36 days of marriage, one deadly meal: Jharkhand bride kills husband in chilling echo of Raja Raghuvanshi case In April, Bijnor's Shivani claimed her husband died of a heart attack. Police later revealed that she had strangled Deepak to death. The same month, in Bhiwani, YouTuber Ravina allegedly killed her husband with the help of a male friend after he objected to their intimacy and her social media activities. Also in June, Sangli woman Radhika allegedly killed her husband, Anil, only 15 days after their marriage. Except for Ravina who is 32, the others are in their 20s. Then there was media executive Indrani Mukerjea , accused of killing her daughter Sheena Bora in 2012, and Jolly Joseph from Kerala, who allegedly poisoned six family members over 14 years to acquire property. And long before, in 19th-century Kolkata was Troilokya Devi, a courtesan and India's first known female serial killer who lured women -- mainly sex workers - and murdered them to rob them of their jewellery. With an accomplice, she killed at least five women before being apprehended and was executed in 1884. Many of the recent cases - dealing with wives killing their husbands -- triggered a flood of social media outrage and prolonged media coverage that often painted women as inherently malicious and portrayed men as helpless victims of their evil spouses. One instance of the vile and misogynist ride on social media websites was a crude callback to Sonam Bewafa Hai (Sonam is unfaithful) viral meme from some years ago. Public focus is misdirected, said women's rights activist Yogita Bhayana. It reflects our discomfort with women breaking out of the roles assigned to them. Such societal suppression will eventually lead to outbursts. The media is sensationalising it, giving it a Sonam did it' spin, as if she acted alone, which she didn't-there was male involvement too, Bhayana told PTI. Referring to the Sonam Raghuvanshi case, she said it became easier for her to plot a murder than to admit she was in love. That's the kind of psychological conflict women face in our society. Her crime isn't being defended, but we need to examine the root causes -- how deeply our culture conditions women to behave a certain way. Men, Bajpai added, are motivated primarily by power, honour, impulse, and instrumental goals while female crime is often propelled by prior victimisation, manipulation, and emotional stress. A society that views women as caregivers and crucibles of honour is no doubt disturbed when those women engage in criminal activity, Bajpai said. Intimate partner violence is neither new nor uncommon, as global and national trends have indicated that instances of husbands killing their wives far outnumber instances of wives killing their husbands, he argued. In fact, over half of all cases of homicide against women in India are carried out by their current or former partnersThis indicates that the media reporting of cases of women killing their husbands is disproportionate, he noted. According to criminal psychologist Deepti Puranik, there may be a number of reasons behind such an outburst against social ties. Culture and society generally play a lot of roles when it comes to marriages. People are forced to get married against their wishes. Many people are getting married very early and at that age they haven't reached an emotional maturity level to understand the responsibility that comes with a marital relationship, she said. Bhayana echoed Puranik. Women's mental health and internal struggles are ignored, she said. The suppression they face growing up, the communication barriers, and the unrealistic expectations placed on them all builds up. Stories of women criminals have often followed a predictable pattern -- centred on themes like extramarital affairs. This reflects a broader lack of nuance in how such cases are understood, revealing gaps in the way female criminality and its complex motivations are examined. Kulpreet Yadav, co-author of Queens of Crime: True Stories of Women Criminals from India, said law enforcement procedures have never truly adapted to consider women as potential perpetrators because of the scant number of crimes by women. ...the focus has overwhelmingly been on male offenders. Female criminology, by contrast, has received very little attention. As a result, our global understanding of how a woman with criminal intent thinks is quite limited, said the author. Does that mean crime should be treated the same irrespective of the perpetrator's gender? Bajpai advises strongly against it. Such a blanket approach may result in injustice. At times, given the nature and context of the crime, the gender of the perpetrator and the victim become relevant to appropriately understanding the criminal act. Such a comprehensive appreciation of the facts ensures that the response of the state and society is fair and effective, he said.
Inside Delhis family theft network: How 3 men stole 25 high-end SUVs with sophisticated tools
In Delhi, a family gang, including a father, son, and son-in-law, was arrested for stealing nearly 25 SUVs. The gang targeted Hyundai Creta, Toyota Fortuner, and Maruti Brezza models. They used advanced tools to bypass security systems. The police caught them after a tip. The stolen vehicles were sold in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
From Meerut To Meghalaya, Crime Stories That Shocked India In 2025
Criminal cases, including Raja Raghuvanshi and Saurabh Rajput's murder, have left the nation stunned.
India under the leadership of PM Modi is set to become third-largest economy by 2027: UP CM Yogi
LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated today that India is poised to become the world's third-largest economy by 2027, propelled by its unprecedented growth in the last decade. Speaking on the 11th anniversary of the Modi government , CM Yogi highlighted that India was the only major economy to have doubled in size within a decade, and the first country to more than double its per capita income, rising from Rs 79,000 in 2013-14 to approximately Rs 2.5 lakh currently. Interacting with media persons, CM Yogi congratulated Prime Minister Modi on behalf of the UP government and the people of the state for ushering in a golden era of development. He presented a report card on the Centre's good governance and welfare initiatives. CM Yogi stated that India's economy, unstable and lacking public confidence before 2014, was the world's 11th largest despite decades of independence. However, under Prime Minister Modis leadership of a decade, the country has risen to become the fourth largest economy, surpassing Britainits former colonial rulerand now overtaking Japan, he added. He emphasised the transformative impact on infrastructure over the past 11 years, calling it the ackbone of a strong economy. He noted that The pace of highway construction has tripledfrom 11 km/day during the UPA era to over 35 km/day today. About 3.8 lakh km of rural roads have been built, connecting 99% of villages under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana, he claimed adding that 3,600 km of high-speed corridors were developed, and Indias first rapid rail was now operational between Delhi and Meerut. Indias growth story remains resilient as global economy lags: RBI governor Shaktikanta Das India became a global identity under PM Modi: CM yogi Adityanath The Chief Minister further detailed infrastructure development, stating, Since 2014, over 55,000 km of highways have been expanded. Metro services, earlier limited to 5 cities, are now running in 23 cities, including six in Uttar Pradesh. World-class trains like the Namo Bharat, Amrit Bharat, and Vande Bharat Express are redefining rail travel. Airport infrastructure has also doubledfrom 74 airports built in 67 years to 160 airports today. In Uttar Pradesh alone, operational airports have increased from 2 in 2017 to 16 of which four are international airports, while the fifth at Jewar will be operational soon, said the UP CM. CM Yogi credited Prime Minister Modi for giving India a global identity and transforming service into a pledge, governance into a culture, and security into a prioritymarking the rise of a developed, self-reliant New India. He stated that PM Modi believed where there was technology, there was progressand where there was a BJP government, there was also welfare of the poor. He added that PM Modi had redefined governance as a medium of service and partnership with the people. In the last 11 years, service has become a resolution, good governance a culture, and security the highest priority. This is the new Indiaan India the world trusts, said CM Yogi. The Chief Minister criticised previous Congress-led governments for breaking public trust and damaging India's global image in the 65 years after independence. In contrast, he said, the last 11 years under Prime Minister Modi have provided a corruption-free, nepotism-free, and appeasement-free leadership. He added that Modi ji had realised the vision of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat, turned India into a symbol of trust, laid the foundation of a developed and self-reliant nation, and presented a clear roadmap for the next 25 years. CM Yogi reiterated that in the last 11 years, India has carved a distinct identity not just socially and culturally, but also in security, governance, and economy. Governance today is defined by policy clarity, transparency, and accountability. Development is no longer just a sloganit now reflects inclusive progress that balances heritage with growth. Every citizen now benefits from government schemes based on eligibility, not identity. Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas has become the foundation of governance, driven by citizen satisfaction rather than appeasement. The country has witnessed a strong model of zero tolerance for corruption, Minimum Government, Maximum Governance through Digital India, and unwavering commitment to national unity and internal security, said CM Yogi. Referring to India's military strength, the UP CM noted that the 11 years of PM Modis government are being marked at a time when Indias military strength had been both tested and trusted globallyas seen through Operation Sindoor. He observed that before 2014, India was perceived as a nation that spoke of peace even when provoked. But under PM Modi, a new doctrinethe New Normalhad emerged. While India prefers peaceful development with like-minded nations, any breach of security or promotion of terrorism will be met with decisive action like surgical strikes, air strikes, and Operation Sindoor , said the CM. He also commended the abrogation of Article 370, stating it brought Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh fully into the constitutional fold, establishing a new model of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. CM Yogi concluded by saying that during the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence, PM Modi gave the nation the mantra of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India), rooted in the Panch Pran (Five Pledges): building a developed India, freeing the country from the mentality of slavery, pride in heritage, strengthening unity and integrity, and fulfilling civic duties.
'Husband killers': From Indore to Meerut, the chilling murder cases that sparked national outrage
Sonam Raghuvanshi, Indore Couple missing Case: A disturbing trend of wives allegedly murdering their husbands, often with the help of accomplices, has ignited public outrage in India. Cases range from a honeymoon killing in Meghalaya, where a wife allegedly hired men to kill her husband, to a Meerut murder involving dismemberment and concealment in a cement drum.
17 year old Aastha killed by her own mother for talking to her boyfriend in Meerut
In a shocking incident in Meerut's Partapur region, 17-year-old Aastha was murdered by her mother and family members for having a relationship. They strangled her and beheaded her with a bolt cutter, disposing of the body parts in different canals to prevent identification. Police have arrested five individuals, including the mother and a minor, while one suspect remains at large.
'Gun in the bag': Food delivery agent caught with illegal arms in UP's Muzaffarnagar
A 23-year-old man from Meerut, who was working in Haryana as an agent for a popular food delivery app, was caught by police in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar disctrict, carrying a cache of illegal firearms. Authorities recovered 10 country-made pistols along with ammunition hidden inside his delivery bag. Police acted on a tip-off and stopped the suspect near the Jamalpur canal culvert in Ramraj area, where he was trying to evade them on a motorcycle. Upon searching, officers found the weapons and cartridges. Muzaffarnagar Senior Superintendent of Police Sanjay Kumar Verma said the man, identified as Sudhanshu Kumar, had been using his job as a delivery agent as a front to smuggle illegal firearms across several states, including Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh. He has a criminal history and has five criminal cases registered against him, police said. During questioning, Sudhanshu disclosed the involvement of six others in the illegal arms trade. Police have formed a special unit to track down and arrest these suspects. The gang reportedly supplied weapons to different regions, with a notable demand in Meerut. Legal action has been initiated under the Arms Act, and efforts continue to uncover the source and buyers of the weapons. (With inputs from PTI)
Pistols, Cartridges: Delivery Agent Caught In UP With Unusual Package
Sudhanshu posed as a delivery agent working with a food delivery aggregator, but contents of the packages he delivered were illegal arms in Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh's Meerut.
Ahead of Bakrid, UP police on high alert, security tightened
Ahead of Bakrid celebrations on Saturday, June 7, the Uttar Pradesh police are on high alert, taking proactive steps to maintain communal harmony and ensure peaceful festivities across the state. Security arrangements have been tightened in districts like Meerut, Aligarh, Etawah, and Ghazipur with the deployment of the Rapid Action Force (RAF), Provincial Armed Constabulary Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
8 Snakes Rescued From UP House 2 Days After Villagers Kill 52 Serpents
Two days after the residents of Samouli village in Meerut district killed 52 snakes that crawled out of the courtyard of a farmer's house, forest officials rescued eight snakes from the same house, officials said.
Allahabad HC declares arrest of two accused in Chhattisgarh liquor scam as 'illegal'
LUCKNOW: In a major ruling, Allahabad High Court declared that the arrest of Anwar Dhebar, a Chhattisgarh-based businessman and brother of former Raipur mayor and former IAS officer Anil Tuteja, both accused in a money laundering case of Rs 2000 crore Chhattisgarh liquor scam, as illegal. A division bench, comprising Justice Siddharth Varma and Justice Madan Pal Singh, granted bail to Dhebar in connection with the FIR lodged against him in Meerut. The bench noted that the arrest memos did not have any column for the ground on which the petitioner was arrested, nor was given the reason for arrest. The court in its order stated that here being a definite non-compliance of the mandate of Section 50 of the CrPC and Article 22(1) of the Constitution of India, we are of the view that the arrest of the petitioner be declared illegal and all subsequent arrest memos be quashed and also the remand orders be set aside, said the bench. In connection with the chain of events related to the Chhattisgarh liquor scam, an FIR was lodged against Dhebar in Uttar Pradesh under sections 420, 468, 471, 473, 484 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code on July 30, 2023. Almost 11 months later, on June 18, 2024, Dhebar, who had been granted bail by the Chhattisgarh High Court, was again arrested by UP police just 20 minutes after his release in Raipur. Following the arrest, the Investigation Officer (IO) applied for a transit remand under Section 167 of CrPC before the magistrate at Raipur and it was granted for 48 hours. Subsequently, Dhebar was produced before the special judge (Prevention of Corruption Act) of Meerut, who remanded him to judicial custody until July 1, 2024. Finally, Dhebar moved Allahabad High Court and his plea was clubbed with the petition filed by the other accused ex-IAS officer Anil Tuteja who was arrested separately in the connection with the same case. As both the petitions sought the court to declare their arrest illegal, they were heard together by the court. On the other hand, the Additional Advocate General for the state submitted that since there was a memo of arrest and the son of the petitioner Dhebar had been informed about the arrest, the arrest could not be held illegal as the reason for it was known to the petitioner. The bench however was not satisfied with the Additional Advocate General's contention, and it stated that neither in the memos of arrest nor in the information given to Dhebar's son or in the remand orders were given the ground of arrest communicated to the petitioners. Furthermore, the court also observed that the petitioners were given no opportunity of hearing to oppose the custodial remand. The court concluded that the petitioners were never furnished the grounds of arrest as mandated under Section 50 of CrPC. Declaring their arrests illegal, the court refused to interfere with the charge-sheet submitted by the investigation officer. The Court, however, clarified that the proceedings following law as per the charge-sheet may continue in the case.
Noida is all set to get a new 400-metre-long skywalk, with an estimated cost of Rs 40 crore. The Noida Authority is planning to build a modern circular skywalk at the Sector-62-63 roundabout, near the Delhi-Meerut Expressway. The detailed project report will be reviewed by IIT experts.
UP: Earthquake magnitude 2.7 strikes Meerut
A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 2.7 struck Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday morning at 08:44 AM IST, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The quake's epicenter was located five kilometers below the surface. Earlier, on May 28, a stronger earthquake of magnitude 3.9 jolted Churachandpur, Manipur.
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Zepto Halts Caf Ops For 80 Stores Across Six Cities Amid High Demand
Caf operations have been temporarily suspended in Agra, Chandigarh, Meerut, Mohali, Amritsar, and parts of Delhi.
