Noida / The Times of India
Kaushambi police have arrested Balbeer Singh Patel for the murder of a woman in Sirathu, whose throat was slit. Singh, the victim's former lover, was apprehended after an encounter where he fired at police and was shot in the leg. The murder weapon, a motorcycle, and the victim's phone were recovered.
A speeding Land Rover Defender caused a multi-vehicle collision near Gulshan Mall trisection in Noida on Tuesday night, impacting five cars and a motorcycle. Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported. The driver, identified as Sunit from Sector 100, lost control at the busy intersection. Police took the driver into custody and are investigating potential intoxication.
An ex-BSP candidate, Manish Pandit, and his aide Manoj Kumar Fauji have been convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of SP functionary Naresh Singh. The crime occurred 21 years ago following the 2004 assembly poll results, where Pandit blamed Singh for his electoral defeat.
The Supreme Court is considering a curative petition from Surendra Koli, convicted in a Nithari murder case. Judges indicated the plea might be allowed, citing Koli's acquittal in other related cases. This development could lead to his release, as his conviction hinges on questionable evidence. The court reserved its verdict.