Uttar Pradesh: Man gets lifer for raping mother in Bareilly
Bareilly: A court here on Saturday, February 21, sentenced a man to life imprisonment after he was convicted of raping his mother. Additional District Government Advocate (ADGC) Suresh Babu Sahu said on October 12, 2021, a woman along with her two sons Pradeep and Rajesh, came to the Bhamora police station and lodged a rape 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 .
Bareilly violence: Allahabad HC to hear Tauqir Razas bail plea on Feb 24
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday, February 17, fixed February 24 as the next date of hearing on the bail application of Maulana Tauqir Raza in connection with the Bareilly violence case. The order was passed by Justice Ashutosh Srivastava while hearing Razas bail plea. According to the prosecution, on September 26 last year, 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 .
Bareilly DM, SSP issued notice for interference in namaz at private property
Prayagraj: The Allahabad High Court has issued contempt notices to the district magistrate and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Bareilly for allegedly preventing certain individuals, including the petitioner, from offering namaz inside a private property belonging to the latter. A two-judge bench comprising Justices Atul Sreedharan and Siddhartha Nandan passed the order on February 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 .
Bareilly Airport Expansion Approved; Direct Flights To Delhi, Mumbai On Cards
Bareilly Civil Airport expansion clears hurdle as 23.55 acres acquired; lease process begins, raising hopes for new flights to Delhi, Mumbai and other major cities
Illegal UP mosque razed, caretakers allege matter still pending in HC
Bareilly: A mosque in a village in Uttar Pradeshs Bareilly district was demolished on Saturday, February 7, on the orders of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) court, even as the mosque committee raised strong objections saying that the matter was pending in the Allahabad High Court. According to Maktoob Media, an official revenue document from the 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 .
Suspended Bareilly magistrate threatens Delhi stir from February 7 over SC/ST Act
Alankar Agnihotri alleged that 85% of the population was affected by the SC/ST Act and claimed that 95% of cases registered under it were false, adding that upper-caste organisations across the country were backing his stand
City Magistrate, ADM, DM: Understanding District Power After The Bareilly Episode
Suspension of a PCS officer is a serious administrative action governed by the Uttar Pradesh Government Servants (Discipline and Appeal) Rules, 1999
Students protest new UGC regulations, Govt says no misuse
NEW DELHI/BAREILLY (UP), Jan 27: The Government today asserted that the new UGC regulations to check caste bias would not be misused and there would be no discrimination with anyone as students held protests saying these rules could lead to chaos on campuses. Meanwhile, after the Uttar Pradesh Government suspended Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri on charges of indiscipline following his resignation from service in protest against government policies, especially the new UGC rules, he sat on dharna at the [] The post Students protest new UGC regulations, Govt says no misuse appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Who Is Alankar Agnihotri And Why Has His Resignation Sparked A Row In Bareilly?
The Bareilly City Magistrate resigned on Monday citing opposition to the proposed UGC regulations and alleged assault on disciples of Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand.
Uttar Pradesh Government suspends Bareilly city magistrate Alankar Agnihotri; orders inquiry
As per the official order, Alankar Agnihotri has been found prima facie guilty of indiscipline based on a report submitted by the district magistrate of Bareilly
Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri resigned on Republic Day, citing deep disagreement with government policies, particularly new UGC regulations he termed a 'black law'. He alleged democratic values are eroding and claimed he was held hostage at the District Magistrate's residence. Political leaders expressed concern over administrative pressure and threats to freedom of expression.
'Black Law': Bareilly City Magistrate Resigns Over Disagreement With New UGC Policies
Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri quit over UGC rules, calling them divisive and sparking political debate.
Bareilly Magistrate suspended for indiscipline, faces inquiry amid resignation row
Mr. Agnihotri, a 2019-batch Provincial Civil Service officer, had tendered his resignation on Republic Day, citing deep disagreement with government policies, especially the new UGC regulations, which he claimed could foment caste-based discontent and vitiate the academic environment
Alankar Agnihotri, a 2019-batch Provincial Civil Service officer, sent his resignation by e-mail to Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Bareilly District Magistrate Avinash Singh, the officials told news agency PTI. The new rules notified by the UGC on January 13 -- the Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026 -- have sparked widespread criticism from general category students who argue that the framework could lead to discrimination against them.
Bareilly City magistrate Alankar Agnihotri resigns, cites disagreement with UGC policies
Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri has resigned from his post. He cited deep disagreement with government policies, particularly new UGC regulations. Agnihotri, a 2019-batch officer, sent his resignation via email. He stated that governments adopting divisive policies necessitate awakening them. His resignation follows previous service in Unnao, Balrampur, and Lucknow.
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UP: Village with no mosque, temple entangled in communal tension
Bareilly: Mohammadganj village in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, has neither a temple nor a mosque due to a pact dating back to a decades-old dispute over religious practices. The village has been known for its delicate communal harmony due to the pact disallowing both Hindu and Muslim families from building religious sites in the village. However, 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: 12 held for offering namaz in empty house without permission
Bareilly: Police have detained 12 people in a village in Uttar Pradeshs Bareilly district for allegedly offering prayer (namaz) at an empty house without permission, officials said on Sunday, January 18. A video purportedly showing people offering prayers inside the house has surfaced and is being circulated on social media, they said. Police have detained 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 .
12 Detained In UP For Offering Namaz In Empty House 'Without Permission'
Police have detained 12 people in a village in Bareilly district for allegedly offering namaz at a empty house without permission, officials said on Sunday.
Bareilly is experiencing a significant tourism surge, attracting over one crore domestic visitors last year, driven by the Rs 230-crore Nath Corridor project. This initiative aims to transform the city into a prominent Hindu pilgrimage destination by linking seven Shaivite temples, boosting local economy and infrastructure.
Freight train derails after bulls come on tracks in Uttar Pradesh
A freight train derailed near Bitroi railway station in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred when two bulls entered the tracks. Their bodies got stuck in the wheels, causing the first carriage to derail. Train operations on the Bareilly-Budaun-Kasganj line were disrupted for several hours. Repair work faced challenges due to dense fog.
UPs Farmaan Khan earns place in Forbes 30 Under 30 India 2026
New Delhi: Farmaan Hasan Khan, a renowned social activist and youth leader from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, is now on the famous Forbes 30 Under 30 India 2026 list. This is a deal for him and his work to make things better at the grassroots level. The Forbes 30 Under 30 list comes out every year. 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 .
Bareilly Violence Accuseds Son Rams Car Into Bus, Arrested After Drugs Found In Suitcase
When Raza was asked to open the cars boot for inspection, he reportedly refused and began arguing with the cops, leading to a brief commotion on the highway.
Bareilly police busthawala,GSTfraud racket; 2 held
24-crore hawala, GST fraud racket busted in Bareilly, two held
Racket surfaced after a small zari (embroidery) artisan received an income tax notice of nearly 1.5 crore for transactions he was unaware of, says Bareilly Superintendent of Police
UP: 16-year-old Dalit boy kidnapped, assaulted by five men
Bareilly: A 16-year-old Dalit boy was allegedly kidnapped, stripped, and brutally assaulted by five men in the Cantt police station area here, police said on Friday, January 2. Police said the assault was triggered by a minor dispute between the victim and one of the accused on Instagram a few days before the incident. 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 .
A 16-year-old Dalit boy was abducted, stripped naked and assaulted in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly following a social media dispute. Police have arrested three people, including two minors, in the case. The victim's mother revealed that the accused came on a bike, kidnapped him on a gunpoint, took him to a secluded place and beat him brutally.
Shyam Bihari Lal, BJP MLA from UP dies after suffering cardiac arrest during meeting
Shyam Bihari Lal, the revered MLA from Faridpur in Bareilly, tragically passed away on Friday following a sudden cardiac arrest during a meeting focused on development initiatives. Despite swift action and transport to a nearby private hospital, efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.
'My Friends Assaulted For Their Faith': Teen 'Ashamed' Over Birthday Party Ruckus In Bareilly
The woman, originally from Badaun, is currently staying with her aunt in Bareilly and informed that she has left her institute hostel after the incident.
Who Are They To Judge Me? Bareilly Woman After Right-Wing Activists Disrupt Her Birthday Party
The woman claimed that the assailants barged into the cafe while she was cutting her birthday cake and began assaulting her friends.
Right-wing mob storms students birthday party in Bareilly, thrashes guests for love jihad
Right-wing activists disrupted a private birthday party in Bareilly. They allegedly assaulted guests and raised 'love jihad' slogans. The incident occurred after objecting to the presence of Muslim students. Police initially fined some individuals. Following social media outrage, an FIR was registered against the attackers. A departmental inquiry is underway against the SHO. Claims of 'love jihad' were found untrue.
The woman, a nursing student, said most of the attendees were Hindus, while only two of her friends were Muslims, who were later booked for disturbing peace.
Videos of the incident went viral in which a group of activists are seen storming the cafe, and police earlier acted against the victim, two Muslim youths and the cafe staff by issuing challan for disturbing peace
Right-wing workers storm birthday party claiming love jihad in Bareilly
Chaos erupted during a birthday celebration after right-wing workers gatecrashed the party and allegedly assaulted two Muslim attendants, making claims of love jihad in Uttar Pradeshs Bareilly district on December 27. The birthday party was hosted by a Hindu girl, a first-year BSc nursing student, at a restaurant in the Prem Nagar area. It was 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 .
'Most guests were Hindus': UP woman on Bajrang Dal's birthday disruption over 'love jihad' Watch
Right-wing activists disrupted a birthday party in Bareilly, falsely accusing two Muslim guests of love jihad despite most attendees being Hindu. Police booked the Muslim guests and a cafe staffer for breach of peace, though an inquiry found no wrongdoing by the students. The victim stated the love jihad claim was unfounded.
Two Suspected Kashmiri Men Found Begging In UPs Bareilly, Detained
Bareilly (UP), Dec 28: Uttar Pradesh Police have detained two suspected Kashmiri men, allegedly after villagers complained about their suspicious activities in Bareilly district, officials said on Sunday. The incident came to light on Saturday morning when villagers complained, on the polices X handle, about two Kashmiri men who allegedly were found begging at houses in Dhimri village in the Ahladpur area, police said. Izzatnagar police launched a search after suspecting their language and manner of speaking, they said. The [] The post Two Suspected Kashmiri Men Found Begging In UPs Bareilly, Detained appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Cold wave, dense fog grip north and east India
Large parts of north and eastern India continued to reel under intense cold and dense fog on Saturday, disrupting normal life and prompting weather warnings across several states. Sub-zero temperatures were recorded in Kashmir, while parts of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Jharkhand and West Bengal reported cold day or cold wave conditions, according to the India Meteorological Department. In Uttar Pradesh, dense to very dense fog prevailed across many districts, with daytime temperatures remaining well below normal. Gorakhpur recorded a maximum of 13.2 degrees Celsius, 7.4 degrees below average, while Prayagraj saw a high of 16.8 degrees Celsius, down by over six degrees. Varanasi, Bareilly, Etawah, Bahraich and Barabanki also reported daytime temperatures four to six degrees below normal. Minimum temperatures in the state ranged between 6 and 11 degrees Celsius, with Etawah recording a low of 6.2 degrees. In Lucknow, the maximum temperature stood at 18 degrees Celsius, while high humidity levels contributed to gloomy conditions. The weather department forecast dense fog during late night and morning hours, with dry weather likely to continue. Rajasthan also witnessed cold and dry conditions, with fog reported at isolated places in the Udaipur and Kota divisions. Karauli was the coldest location in the state, recording a minimum temperature of 3.1 degrees Celsius. Jaipur registered a low of 9.6 degrees, while Barmer recorded the highest maximum temperature in the state at 29 degrees Celsius. The weather is expected to remain cold and dry in the coming days. Punjab and Haryana remained in the grip of intense cold, with dense fog enveloping several areas. In Punjab, Ballowal Saunkhri in Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar district was the coldest at 4.4 degrees Celsius. Gurugram recorded the lowest temperature in Haryana at 4.9 degrees Celsius. Chandigarh recorded a minimum temperature of 6.9 degrees Celsius. Dense fog also covered the national capital on Saturday morning, while air quality remained in the very poor category. The overall Air Quality Index stood at 355 at 9 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board. Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 7.8 degrees Celsius, with foggy conditions likely to persist through the day. Cold weather conditions prevailed across West Bengal as well, with Darjeeling emerging as the coldest place in the state at 5.8 degrees Celsius. In the plains, Alipurduar recorded a minimum of 8 degrees Celsius. Shallow to moderate fog is likely to continue over parts of the state over the next few days, the IMD said. In Jammu and Kashmir, night temperatures dipped below freezing at most places due to clear skies. Srinagar recorded a low of minus 2.6 degrees Celsius, while Sonamarg was the coldest place in the Union Territory at minus 5.8 degrees. The weather office has forecast generally dry conditions till December 29, with the possibility of rain and snowfall around New Years Eve. Jharkhand also witnessed cold wave conditions, with the mercury dropping below 10 degrees Celsius in several districts. Gumla recorded the lowest temperature at 3.6 degrees Celsius. The IMD issued a yellow alert for cold wave conditions in six districts, warning that the cold spell is likely to persist till Sunday morning. Amid the severe cold, at least four members of a family, including three children, died of suffocation in Bihars Saran district after a fire was lit in a closed room to keep warm. Two others were found unconscious and were admitted to hospital. Police said the incident occurred early Saturday morning in the Bhagwan Bazar area. A forensic investigation has been initiated, and the case is being probed from all angles. (With inputs from PTI)
'Sar tan se juda' slogans raised by hostile mob: 38 chargesheeted in Sept 25 Bareilly clashes
A new chargesheet reveals cleric Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan allegedly directed a mob to attack police and chant 'sar tan se juda' slogans during Bareilly violence on September 26. Police have filed charges against 38 people, including Khan. Violence erupted after protesters were denied permission to demonstrate. Investigations are ongoing.
Bajrang Dal hold protest against Christmas event outside Bareilly police station
Bareilly: Bajrang Dal leaders on Thursday staged a protest outside the Bareilly city police station, accusing organisers of a Christmas event of objectionable portrayal of Hindu temples and their customs. The protest came a day after workers of the hindu organisation held demonstrations outside St Alphonsus Cathedral Church in the Cantonment area, where they sat 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 .
Bajrang Dal, VHP recite Hanuman Chalisa outside church in Bareilly on Christmas eve
As the world celebrates Christmas Eve on December 24, members of Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) decided to recite Hanuman Chalisa in front of Bishop Conrad School, a prominent church located at the Cantonment area of Uttar Pradeshs Bareilly district. The whole episode took place in police presence. A video has surfaced on 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 .
'Hurt Hindu sentiments': Bajrang Dal stages protest outside Bareilly church; video goes viral
Right-wing groups Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad protested outside a Bareilly church on Christmas Eve, alleging objectionable portrayals of Hinduism. Reciting the Hanuman Chalisa, they claimed Christmas events hurt Hindu sentiments. Police are investigating after the groups submitted a memorandum demanding action against alleged misleading depictions of religious conversion and Hindu society.
'Youll know me now': Gunman told Aligarh Muslim University teacher before shooting him in head
A school teacher at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) was shot dead by unidentified assailants inside the university campus on Wednesday night, triggering panic among students and staff and prompting a large-scale police investigation. The deceased has been identified as Rao Danish Ali, a computer science teacher at the ABK Union High School of AMU, where he had been teaching for the past 11 years. According to police, the incident took place around 8.509 pm near the library canteen, close to the universitys central library, under the Civil Lines police station limits. Danish was sitting and walking with two colleagues when two men arrived on a scooter and threatened them with pistols. The assailants then opened fire, shooting Danish at least three times, including twice in the head. It is alleged that one of the attackers said before firing, Danish, now you will know me, while another version quoted him as saying, You dont know me yet, now you will. He was immediately rushed to Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, where he succumbed to his injuries during treatment. Senior Superintendent of Police Neeraj Jadon later confirmed that both attackers fired at the teacher and fled the scene. Confirming the incident, AMU Proctor Professor Mohd. Wasim Ali said the university received information about a shooting near the library around 9 pm. Around 9 pm, we received information that there had been a shooting near the library and that a man had been injured and was being taken for medical treatment... We learned that the man who had been shot has been identified as Rao Danish Ali, and he was a teacher at the ABK School of the university. He was shot in the head... He died there at the medical college, he told. The proctor added that the exact number of shots fired was still unclear, with some accounts suggesting three shots and others claiming as many as five. Later in the night, AMU Vice Chancellor Naima Khatoon reached the medical college and assured strict action in the matter. Police officials said multiple teams have been formed to investigate the case. SP Mayank Pathak stated that CCTV footage from the campus and surrounding areas is being scanned and that all possible angles, including personal enmity, are being examined. He added that the police are gathering information from the victims family and assured that the accused would be arrested soon. According to officials, at least six police teams have been pressed into service to trace the attackers. The murder came hours after Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath spoke in the state Assembly about the states law-and-order situation. An atmosphere of security is essential for every person. Today, every person can say that investment is coming to UP because of the improved security environment, the Chief Minister said. Taking a swipe at the Samajwadi Party, he added, I would like to say to the Samajwadi Party and the opposition, tu idhar udhar ki baatein mat kar, yah toh bata ki yeh kaafila kyu loota... The Samajwadi Party became scattered and disorganised. It created an identity crisis for the entire state. Who was responsible for the dance of anarchy that was unleashed? CM Yogi further asserted that the rule of law prevails in Uttar Pradesh and that there are no communal riots. If anyone wants to know how rioters are dealt with, they should ask the maulana from Bareilly. There is neither a curfew nor any riot now. Everything is fine in Uttar Pradesh. This is the new UP, he said. Further details in the AMU shooting case are awaited as the investigation continues. (With input from agencies)
Uproar as Hindu group allegedly recited Hanuman Chalisa outside Bareilly church before Christmas
The Congress alleged that the right wing groups are intentionally trying to undermine religious freedom of minority communities
Bareilly Violence accused Nadeem Khan taken on remand
Bareilly: Police on Saturday brought Nadeem Khan, a key accused in the Bareilly violence case and a leader associated with the Ittehad-e-Millat Council (IMC), on a four-hour custody remand and escorted him to the district hospital under tight security, an official said. The police said extra precautions were taken during Khans transit from jail to 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 .
The court said such expressions go beyond protected speech and fall within the realm of incitement and unlawful conduct
Zero visibility across north India as IMD sounds red alert for Delhi
A thick blanket of dense fog covered large parts of north India on Friday morning, severely impacting the visibility. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert for Delhi, warning of major disruptions to road, rail and air traffic. Satellite imagery showed widespread fog over Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, northeast Madhya Pradesh and Bihar. Visibility dropped to zero metres at several locations, including Agra, Bareilly, Saharanpur and Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh; Amritsar, Ludhiana, Bathinda and Adampur in Punjab; Safdarjung in Delhi; Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh; Bhagalpur in Bihar; and Daltonganj in Jharkhand. The IMD cautioned that extremely poor visibility could impact airport operations and cause delays on highways and railway routes. An orange alert was issued for multiple districts in Uttar Pradesh, parts of Uttarakhand, Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar, and several districts in Punjab, including Amritsar, Patiala and Sangrur. Meteorologists warned of hazardous driving conditions and an increased risk of road accidents, along with the possibility of power line tripping in affected regions. Residents were advised to avoid unnecessary travel, use fog lights, and stay updated on transport advisories. According to IMD definitions, very dense fog occurs when visibility ranges between 0 and 50 metres, while dense fog refers to visibility between 51 and 200 metres. As North India chokes, there can be no hiding 'behind the smokescreen of farm fires anymore' In Delhi, early morning visibility remained poor due to dense fog mixed with smog. Delhis air quality remained alarming, with the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 382, placing it in the very poor category and close to severe. Data from the Central Pollution Control Board showed that 14 monitoring stations reported severe air quality, while the remaining recorded very poor levels. Vivek Vihar registered the worst AQI at 434. The Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi has forecast that air quality will stay very poor until Saturday and may deteriorate to severe on Sunday. Meanwhile, stricter pollution control measures came into effect in the national capital on Thursday. The entry of non-Delhi private vehicles below BS-VI emission standards has been banned, and the No PUC, No Fuel rule is being enforced. Fuel stations are denying fuel to vehicles without valid Pollution Under Control certificates, with checks supported by automatic number plate reader cameras, voice alerts and police deployment. 'More headline and image management': Unreliable data mask just how bad India's air quality crisis is
Schools In UP's Bareilly Asked To Stay Shut For 3 Days Because Of Fog
Bareilly district administration on Wednesday issued an order for the closure of schools up to Class 8 for the next three days, as cold wave and dense fog have been disrupting normal life here for the last couple of days.
Police file chargesheets in three more cases against Tauqeer Raza in Bareilly violence
LUCKNOW: Police have filed chargesheets in three more cases against Ittehad-e-Millat Council president Tauqeer Raza, the main accused in the September 26, 2025 violence in Bareilly district, officials said on Wednesday. With this, chargesheets have now been filed in seven of the 10 cases registered in connection with the incident, while investigations are under way in the remaining three cases. Raza, a cleric, has been named as an accused in all the cases. As per Bareilly Senior Superintendent of Police Anurag Arya, chargesheets had earlier been filed in four cases. On Tuesday, chargesheets were submitted in three more cases registered at the Cantonment, Qila and Premnagar police stations. According to police investigations, Raza allegedly hatched a conspiracy to trigger violence and tasked his close aides, including IMC general secretary Nafees Khan, former district president Nadeem Khan and Munir Idrisi, with mobilising a crowd and allegedly inciting an attack on police personnel. The violence erupted on September 26 under the pretext of protests linked to a controversy in Kanpur over posters bearing the words I Love Muhammad. Bareilly violence: Maulana Tauqeer Razas personal secretary surrenders before court, sent to jail During the unrest, mobs allegedly opened fire, pelted stones and indulged in looting at five locations across the city. Five cases were registered at the Kotwali police station, two at Baradari, and one case each at the Premnagar, Qila and Cantonment police stations on the night of the incident. Raza was arrested the same night and was later shifted to Fatehpur jail on administrative grounds. Subsequently, Nafees Khan, Nadeem Khan and around 90 other accused were lodged in the Bareilly district jail. According to police authorities, the chargesheet filed at the Cantonment police station named Maulana Tauqeer Raza, along with Nafees Khan, Farhan Raza, Safi alias Safile Ahmed, Faizal Navi, Afzal Beg, Munir Idrisi, Anees Saklaini, Moin Khan, Nadeem Khan, Mohammad Mehtab, Faizan, Moin alias Sajle, Zaki, Arif and Farhad. In the Premnagar case, the chargesheet names Raza, Nafees Khan, Munir Idrisi, Nadeem Khan, Imtiyaz Ali, Mohammad Imran, Musir Alam, Firoz Hussain, Anwar Hussain, Asif, Sameer Ali, Aman Hussain, Kasan Hussain, Faizan Saklaini, Farhan Khan, Faizul Nabi Khan, Anees Saklaini, Arif, Junaid Ali Khan, Afzal Beg, Farhat and Safile alias Safi Ahmed. At the Qila police station, the chargesheet has been filed against Raza, Farhan Khan, Afzal Beg, Ayan, Hassan, Rizwan and Shan. Police said chargesheets were yet to be filed in three cases, two of which are being investigated by the crime branch.
Bareilly violence: Three more chargesheets filed against Tauqeer Raza
Bareilly: Police have filed chargesheets in three more cases against Ittehad-e-Millat Council (IMC) president Tauqeer Raza, the main accused in the September 26 violence in Uttar Pradeshs Bareilly, officials said on Wednesday. With this, chargesheets have now been filed in seven of the 10 cases registered in connection with the incident, while the investigation is 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 .
The NHAI had allocated a budget of Rs 188 crore for the project, which included the construction of two interchanges and the expansion of the highway to four lanes.
Four killed, 66 injured as buses catch fire after fog-induced pile-up on Yamuna expressway in UP
At least four people were killed and 66 others were injured in a major multi-vehicle collision on the Yamuna Expressway in Mathura district early on Tuesday, police said. The accident occurred around 4 am on the AgraNoida stretch of the expressway amid extremely low visibility caused by dense fog. At least seven buses and three cars were involved in the collision, which triggered a fire. Fire and emergency services rushed to the spot, deploying 11 fire tenders to control the blaze and rescue trapped passengers. According to District Magistrate Chandra Prakash Singh, the accident occurred near milestone 127 under the Baldev police station limits. Senior officials, including the DM and SSP, supervised rescue operations carried out by teams from the police, fire services, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF). Traffic on the expressway was diverted as the road remained blocked. Stranded passengers were later sent to their destinations in government vehicles. Eyewitnesses said the collision was followed by loud explosions, and local villagers rushed to assist in rescue efforts. A passenger travelling from Lucknow to Delhi said the bus he was in came to a sudden halt after crossing Agra, after which passengers forced open jammed doors to help women and children escape. The incident comes amid widespread dense fog across Uttar Pradesh and other parts of northern India. On Tuesday morning, several cities, including Agra, Prayagraj, Bareilly and Moradabad, recorded near-zero visibility. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences to the families of the victims and directed officials to ensure proper treatment of the injured. The State has reported a series of fog-related road accidents in recent days. On Monday, six accidents involving 31 vehicles were reported. On Sunday, 29 vehicles were involved in six accidents, killing seven people, while eight accidents on Saturday involving 40 vehicles claimed four lives. - Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) December 16, 2025
Bareilly: BLO dies due to 'work pressure'; admin says death 'natural'
A 58-year-old booth-level officer in Bareilly allegedly died of a heart attack due to work pressure from the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. His family claims the immense stress from the duties led to his demise, though the administration has termed it a natural death. Another BLO also reportedly died of a heart attack during SIR duty.
NEW DELHI: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Sunday alleged that Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Election Commission on vote theft claims with trembling hands while speaking in Parliament. Referring to a recent altercation between the two during a Lok Sabha debate on electoral reforms, the Congress MP said Shah appeared nervous while responding to the allegations. Addressing the party's 'Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod' rally at the Ramlila Maidan, Rahul Gandhi further claimed that the BJP shows courage only when it is in power, suggesting that the Home Ministers demeanour reflected that reality. Amit Shah clarified for them (EC) with trembling hands in Parliament. I challenged him to debate at my press conference. Let us show the country who is speaking the truth. Did you see his trembling hands? Should I tell you why he was trembling? Because they are only courageous when they have the power, Rahul Gandhi said at the 'Vote Chor, Gaddi Chhod' rally at Ramleela Maidan in New Delhi. The Rae Bareilly MP had challenged Amit Shah in Lok Sabha to have a debate on his three press conferences on vote theft, which focused on alleged systematic voter deletion and duplicate entries in Karnataka, Haryana and Maharashtra, while the Home Minister was replying to the allegations levelled by Congress on EC and BJP. Responding to the LoP's remarks, Shah said the former would not decide the order of his speech and should remain patient. The Leader of Opposition (LoP) asked for answers to his questions. You can't run the parliament with your obstinacy. I will decide the order of my speech. The parliament won't function like this. He should be patient. I will answer each and every point, he asserted. Additionally, Rahul Gandhi, during his rally, vowed to change the 'CEC and Other Election Commissioners Bill, 2023' and to take action against the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, Election Commissioner Sukhbir Sandhu, and Vivek Joshi once the Congress returns to power. Remember these names: Sukhbir Sandhu, Gnyanesh Kumar, Vivek Joshi. Election Commission is working with BJP. Narendra Modi ji has changed the law for them and said that the Election Commissioner can do anything but no action can be taken against them. Don't forget that you are the EC of India, not Modi's EC. We will change this law and take action against you. Because we are fighting for the truth, he said. Gandhi also pointed out differences in the Congress and RSS ideologies by referring to a statement of RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat. Listen to RSS Chief Dr Mohan Bhagwat's statement, the world doesn't look at truth, it looks at power. Whoever has power is respected. This is Mohan Bhagwat's thinking. This ideology belongs to the RSS. Our ideology, the ideology of India, the ideology of Hinduism, the ideology of every religion in the world says that truth is the most important thing. Mohan Bhagwat says that truth is meaningless, power is important...I guarantee you from this stage, you will see, by upholding the truth, by standing behind the truth, we will remove Narendra Modi and Amit Shah, the RSS government, from India, he said. Congress's rally comes amid heightened political activity surrounding Congress's campaign against alleged electoral irregularities. Also addressing the rally, Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Mallikarjun Kharge launched sharp attacks on the BJP, alleging vote chori (vote theft) and questioning the integrity of the Election Commission. Priyanka Gandhi claimed that every step of the poll process arouses suspicion and called on Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi to answer how they conspired to take away peoples voting rights. She asserted that the BJP will not be able to protect them and that they will eventually be held accountable. I challenge the BJP to contest polls on the ballot paper. They know they will never win, Priyanka Gandhi said, adding that voters should not lose heart over losing Bihar, as the party alleges the BJP wins elections through vote chori. She cited the alleged payment of Rs 10,000 to women in Bihar during the Model Code of Conduct as evidence of electoral malpractice, questioning the fairness of elections and the impartiality of institutions under the Narendra Modi-led Centre. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge echoed the criticism, calling those indulging in vote chori gaddars (traitors) who must be removed from power to protect voting rights and uphold the Constitution. Kharge said it is the duty of all Indians to unite under Congress ideology, which he claimed is the only force capable of saving the country, warning that the RSS ideology would finish the nation. The BJP people are gaddars and dramebaaz (indulge in theatrics). They need to be removed from power, Kharge said. He also highlighted his personal sacrifice, noting that he postponed his sons operation in Bengaluru to attend the rally, emphasising the importance of the cause to save 140 crore people.
FSDA writes to UP district magistrates to invoke Gangster Act in illegal cough syrup case
LUCKNOW: While government agencies are conducting raids and cracking the whip on those allegedly involved in illegal diversion of codeine-based cough syrup and trafficking of narcotic-category medicines, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has shot of letters to 31 district magistrates (DMs) across Uttar Pradesh to book the alleged syndicate operators under the UP Gangsters Act. The FSDA has told the DMs to initiate action under the laws provisions that include seizure of properties disproportionate to the known source of income. Meanwhile, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids in a palatial bungalow worth crores, owned by dismissed police constable Alok Kumar Singh in Lucknow on Friday. Alok Kumar Singh, who was arrested in connection with the cough syrup scam, is currently languishing in jail. The ED raided 25 locations simultaneously across six cities in Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and Gujarat on Friday morning in connection with a major illegal network dealing in codeine-based cough syrup, officials said. The size of Alok Kumar Singhs bungalow and its overt opulence were there to take everyone in awe. Meanwhile, the development regarding the letters written by FSDA to the DMs has come three days after the Uttar Pradesh government formed a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT), led by Inspector General of Police, Law & Order, LR Kumar, to investigate the case. The UP Police and FSDA authorities have carried out raids in 332 firms across 52 districts in UP, during the past two months, lodging FIRs against 133 of them across 31 districts. UP forms SIT to crack Rs 425-crore codeine cough syrup smuggling racket According to FSDA Secretary and Commissioner Roshan Jacob, the department conducted months of intensive investigation spanning Jharkhand, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh and collected evidence, including the business links of Uttar Pradeshs super stockists and wholesalers with those states, before launching the raids two months ago. Jacob has also written to district magistrates to initiate action against the jailed operators under the Gangsters Act. As per the FSDA commissioner, CM Yogi had issued directives for stringent action against the culprits ensuring that no diversion takes place from Uttar Pradesh to any other state or country. He (CM) instructed officials not to trouble small traders during enforcement but ensure firm action against super stockists and wholesalers involved in illicit activities, Jacob said. According to officials, for the first time, cases have been registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act (NDPS) Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) for illegal diversion of codeine-based cough syrup. Earlier, such violations were dealt with only through licence cancellations. Informed sources reveal that while probing the records of 332 drug-selling establishments, it was found that many of them did not actually exist and were functioning only as billing points with no purchase or sale records. Many others lacked proper storage arrangements. Out of the 332 firms, 133 were found to be involved in the organised illegal diversion of these medicines for non-medical use. It was discovered that the diverted stock was being routed primarily through state capital Lucknow, Kanpur, Lakhimpur Kheri, and Bahraich to Nepal, and from Varanasi and Ghaziabad to Bangladesh. Cases of trafficking of codeine-based cough syrup for drug abuse have been identified in cities including Varanasi, Jaunpur, Kanpur Nagar, Ghazipur, Lakhimpur Kheri, Lucknow, Bahraich, Bijnor, Prayagraj, Pratapgarh, Sitapur, Sonbhadra, Balrampur, Raebareli, Sant Kabir Nagar, Hardoi, Bhadohi, Amethi, Shravasti, Siddharthnagar, Unnao, Basti, Ambedkarnagar, Azamgarh, Saharanpur, Bareilly, Sultanpur, Chandauli, Mirzapur, Banda, and Kaushambi, officials said.
UP court grants conditional bail to Taqueer Raza in Bareilly riots
Bareilly: A court in Bareilly on Thursday granted conditional bail to Ittehad-e-Millat Council chief Maulana Tauqeer Raza Khan and one another, accused of instigating violence in Uttar Pradeshs over I Love Muhammad posters, on furnishing a bond of Rs 1 lakh each. Sub-inspector Komal Kundu of the Mahila Police station had registered a case against 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 .
Allahabad HC stays further demolition of SP leaders banquet hall; orders status quo
LUCKNOW: The Allahabad High Court came to the rescue of a Samajwadi Party leader who owns a banquet hall - Aiwane-e-Farhat - in Bareilly by restraining the Bareilly Development Authority (BDA) from carrying out any further demolition of the residential structure and marriage hall. A division bench comprising Justice Mahesh Chandra Tripathi and Justice Kunal Ravi Singh directed the parties, on Wednesday, to maintain the status quo and granted liberty to the petitioners to approach the Vice-Chairman of the BDA with applications for the regularisation and compounding of the unauthorised construction. The order came almost a week after the Supreme Court declined to entertain a writ petition filed under Article 32 by SP leader Sarfaraz Wali Khan and his wife Farhat Jahan but granted them liberty to approach the jurisdictional High Court. On December 4, the Apex Court, while disposing of the petition, noted that the demolition exercise has already begun and that partial demolition had been carried out. However, the Supreme Court had granted interim protection for one week, directing that parties maintain the status quo till December 10, 2025. When the matter was presented before the High Court, Senior Advocate Shashi Nandan, appearing for the petitioners, argued that the demolition action was being taken under the guise of an alleged order (dated October 12, 2011) that was never served upon the petitioners. The petitioners alleged that the authorities concerned proceeded directly with demolition without giving any prior notice or following the procedure prescribed under the Uttar Pradesh Urban Planning and Development Act, 1973. The petitioners expressed their willingness to resort to remedies available under the 1973 Act, as they submitted that the specific constructions were compoundable. On the other hand, Senior Advocate Ashok Mehta, representing the BDA, opposed the petition, alleging that the petitioners had concealed material facts. It was submitted that notices were issued under Section 27(1) of the 1973 Act as early as 2011 regarding the construction of a Marriage Hall (Barat Ghar) without a sanctioned map. It was pointed out that despite being afforded several opportunities between May and October 2011, the petitioners failed to appear or furnish evidence. Consequently, a demolition order was passed on October 12, 2011. The BDA further argued that, in 2018, petitioner no. 2 admitted to operating the marriage hall Aiwan-e-Farhat but claimed that the structure was old and had been purchased under a sale deed dated 1991. The Authority contended that despite this, no map was ever submitted for approval, nor was any compounding application filed. After hearing both sides, the High Court observed that it was not inclined to adjudicate the matter on the merits at this stage, given the disputed questions of fact which cannot be examined in writ jurisdiction. However, to ensure the ends of justice, the Court accorded liberty to the petitioners to move appropriate applications under Sections 14 and 15 of the 1973 Act, along with an application for compounding such portion of the construction as may be permissible under the Rules. Setting a strict deadline, the bench asked the petitioners to file such applications before the Vice-Chairman of the Bareilly Development Authority within two weeks. The Court, at the same time, directed the BDA Vice-Chairman to process those applications strictly in accordance with law and dispose of them within a further period of six weeks from the date of filing. In order to secure the property during the interim period, the High Court directed all parties to maintain status quo with respect to the property in question, and no further demolition shall be carried out until the disposal of the applications. The petitioners were also restrained from carrying out any further construction or alteration on the site.
Tide Now Supports Over 1 Million Small Businesses in India
Gen Zs and millennials make up over 85% of Tides MSME community a powerful reminder that young India is steering the country's entrepreneurial momentum Tier 2, 3, 4 and beyond cities driving growth with over 96% members (MSMEs) on the platform, from towns like Bareilly, Bhopal, Murshidabad, Lucknow and North 24 Parganas Tide , the UKs leading business management platform, today announced that it has surpassed 1 million members (MSMEs) in India. This rapid growth reflects the deep trust that Indian small businesses from nano to micro and emerging SMEs have placed in Tide to simplify how they register, run and grow their businesses. The platform has doubled adoption since its launch in December 2022. India has emerged as Tides largest and fastest-growing market globally in member acquisition, showcasing the success of its India-first strategy and strong product-market fit. Gurjodhpal Singh, CEO, Tide in India, said, This milestone is more than a number its a story of trust. In just under three years, one million Indian entrepreneurs have chosen Tide to be their partner in growth. This reflects our commitment to helping small businesses who have been gravely underserved save time and money by giving them business critical tools across finance, admin and related commercial services that they need, to grow. India is where some of Tide's most innovative products are being developed, creating strong use-cases to be implemented globally . A trusted business partner for Indias entrepreneurs Tides success has always been rooted in scaling responsibly and delivering real-world impact. The company is doing so by building a unified, highly-connected digital platform that reduces the burden of business finance and admin. Over the past year, Tide has delivered product innovation at pace across India with products including: Bill Payments: SMEs in India can pay their utility bills with no extra costs and earn rewards. The product is backed by enhanced security. Udyam Registration: Enabling MSME registration and access to priority government benefits including low-interest loans, subsidies on electricity certifications, protection against delayed payments, etc. GST Registration: help obtain a Goods & Services Tax Identification Number (GSTIN), enabling compliance, marketplace selling, input tax credit claims, and vendor trust. Scheme Discovery: Smart matching of government benefits and subsidies to business eligibility. Fixed Deposits Intermediation: Helping SMEs to earn competitive returns on their balances in a seamless and paperless experience. NCMC Card Integration: A single smart Tide card that doubles up as a national mobility card, accepted across multiple transport modes. Structured partners: Provides disbursement of funds to freelancers and vendors via a secure partner portal. Analytics on spending deliver real-time data so SMEs can make faster decisions about cashflow, a key pain point for SMEs. Tides member make-up Tides growth in India is being driven by a new generation of business owners, with over 85% (865,000) of its members under the age of 40, including 58% Gen Z and 42% millennialsreflecting the strong entrepreneurial momentum among Indias youth. And, with our oldest member at 95, simply proves that its never too late to do what you love. The platform is scaling rapidly across emerging business hubs, with 63% of its members from states such as Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Maharashtra, and a majority comprising small and micro entrepreneurs like local retailers, freelancers and service-led solopreneurs. With strong adoption in Tier 2, 3, 4 and beyond towns namely Bareilly, Bhopal, Murshidabad, Lucknow, North 24 Paraganas, Jaipur, Firozabad, Ghaziabad, Shahjahanpur and Kota with not a single Tier 1 city in the top 10 Tide is playing a significant role in enabling the digital transformation of Indias most underserved business communities. Championing entrepreneurs beyond business tools Tide believes progress happens when entrepreneurs are supported not only with products but with recognition, access and ecosystem change. Women in Business mission: On track to bring 500,000 women entrepreneurs onto the platform by 2027. Tides Bharat Women Aspiration Index brings forth voices from beyond metros to shape better policies for women entrepreneurs across Tier 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 towns in India. Udaan Chronicles: Tides flagship mentoring roadshow, created to help small business owners in semi-urban and rural India, brings expert-led mentoring directly to entrepreneurs who lack access to formal networks and financial resources. UK-India collaboration: Enabling SME expansion across borders through industry delegation. Contributing to critical dialogue shaping future trade for small businesses under the provisions of the UK-India FTA. Tides progress in India is rooted in accountability and global investor backing. The company recently secured a $120 million strategic investment, in a funding round led by TPG. Tide is also deepening its long-term commitment to India with a 500 million investment over the next five years, starting 2026. This investment underscores Indias role as a cornerstone of Tides global growth strategy, which will be used to fuel product innovation tailored for Indian SMEs, technology and AI-led development and expansion of Tides financial ecosystem including payments, credit, and investment solutions. Tides strategy in India emphasises digital inclusion to bring formal financial and business services to underserved entrepreneurs outside major metros, in smaller towns and rural clusters. This approach aligns with the Government of Indias efforts to formalise and digitise MSMEs and increase their access to credit, markets and exports. Among some of the exciting new features to be launched next year, include investments, acquiring, insurance, easy access to formal credit, banking services and advanced payment acceptance solutions. Tide is here to make managing business smoother and more successful. About Tide Launched in 2017, Tide is the leading business management platform in the UK. Tide helps SMEs save time (and money) in the running of their businesses by not only offering business accounts and related admin services, but also a comprehensive set of highly usable and connected administrative solutions from invoicing to accounting. Tide has nearly 800,000 SME members in the UK (14% market share) and 1,000,000 SMEs in India. Tide launched in Germany in May 2024 and in France in September 2025. Tide has also been recognised with the Great Place to Work certification three years in a row. 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'No home can be razed sans due process'
Allahabad High Court has halted the demolition of 27 homes in Bareilly's Shahabad area, emphasizing due process. Residents, who had been paying taxes for years, received notices declaring their homes illegal. The court directed the civic body to issue a reasoned order after a personal hearing, preventing any coercive action until then.
When petitioners counsel insisted that the authorities are standing with bulldozers and that further demolition is imminent, Bench agreed to grant limited interim protection
Locals were left shocked after someone passing by the river spotted a suspicious box. Curious, they opened it, only to be met with a shocking sight inside.
Body of child found stuffed inside metal box near UP's Bareilly highway
BAREILLY: The body of a minor boy was found stuffed inside a metal box dumped near bushes under the Nakatia river bridge along the Delhi-Lucknow National Highway in Bareilly's Izzatnagar area on Tuesday, police said. A foul smell emanating from the box prompted locals to alert the police. When the box was opened, the body of a boy was recovered. Initial signs suggest he may have been killed elsewhere and the body dumped here, Additional Superintendent of Police, City, Manush Parikh said. A forensic team was called to the spot and several crucial clues were collected, officials said. Senior Superintendent of Police Anurag Arya has formed four teams to crack the case. The police said a blanket, along with packets of snacks and biscuits, was found inside the box. Investigators suspect the child, aged around 8-10, may have been lured with snacks before being killed. The exact cause of death will be known after the post-mortem, they said. The Izzatnagar police are probing the case from multiple angles, including murder, kidnapping and the possibility of occult-related activity, as certain items found in the box have raised suspicion. Efforts are underway to establish the child's identity. CCTV footage from nearby areas is being examined and all missing-person reports filed in surrounding localities are being scrutinised, police added.
Another BLO dies in UP allegedly due to SIR work pressure, fifth death in less than a week
Another booth-level officer (BLO) has lost his life allegedly due to work pressure linked to the controversial Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in UP, taking the death toll to five in less than a week. 40-year-old Kamlakant Sharma, a resident of the Brahmanpuri area in Hathras district's Sikandra Rao died on Tuesday morning after he collapsed at his residence. Sharma was serving as an assistant teacher at the Composite School, Navli Lalpur, while also handling duties as a BLO. According to family members, Sharma suddenly felt dizzy while drinking tea after coming down from the upper floor of his house and collapsed. He was rushed for treatment but died on the way. His body has been sent for a post-mortem. Sharma's son, Vinayak, said his father had been distressed for several days due to the workload related to BLO duties, reported PTI. He came downstairs around 7 am to have tea and suddenly fainted. He passed away while being taken to the hospital, he said. On November 30, a 46-year-old Dalit school teacher, Sarvesh Kumar, was found hanging in his home in Moradabad district. He was assigned the duty of a BLO on October 7. Reportedly, it was his first time working as a BLO. In his suicide note, Kumar confessed to feeling suffocated and said there was not enough time for the job he had been given. In a video that surfaced hours after his death, Kumar is seen fighting back tears as he asks for forgiveness to his family for taking the extreme step. I have not been able to sleep for 20 days. If I had time, I would have finished this work. I have four little daughters. Please forgive me. I am going far away from your world, Kumar said. On November 29, a woman BLO died of cardiac arrest in the Bijnor district. Shobharani, according to her husband, was a diabetes patient. She was posted as the BLO of booth number 97 in Mohalla Badwan, Dhampur area. On November 26, Sarvesh Kumar Gangwar, a BLO and primary teacher from Karmachari Nagar in Bareilly, collapsed inside the school while on duty. He was rushed to a hospital where doctors declared him dead. Gangwar's family alleged that immense work pressure due to the ongoing SIR cost him his life, reported The Hindu. On November 25, Vipin Yadav, a resident of Gonda district who worked as an assistant teacher and BLO, was found dead. Yadav's family alleged he was under extreme work pressure during the SIR exercise and was asked to cut the names of a particular caste group. Amid widespread criticism over the rising deaths of BLOs and other issues, the Election Commission on Sunday extended the deadline for completing the SIR by a week. However, opposition parties have pointed out that the extension might not reduce the work pressure on the BLOs as one week is ot sufficient to complete the job. (With inputs from PTI) INTERVIEW | 1 extra week not enough, BLOs scramble to meet deadline
MP Man Dies After Bridge Collapses While Returning From Sister's Wedding
A former CRPF jawan died after Nayagaon bridge collapsed on BareillyPipariya State Highway in Madhya Pradesh.
Returning From Sister's Wedding, Madhya Pradesh Man Dies In Bridge Collapse
The tragic bridge collapse in Madhya Pradesh's Nayagaon on the Bareilly-Pipariya State Highway has claimed the life of a 35-year-old man identified as Devendra Singh Dhakad.
Jamiat chief Madanis jihad remark draws sharp criticism from Pasmanda Muslims
Barabanki/Bareilly: A section of Muslim leaders condemned Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind (MM) chief Maulana Mahmood Madanis recent remarks against the states bulldozer action and the use of word jihad, saying they could incite unrest among the community. Ulema-e-Hind (MM) chief Maulana Mahmood Madani, during a meeting of Jamiat (MM) in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, on Saturday, accused certain 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 .
'Name Changed, Converted To Islam': UP Man Who Killed Brother In 1987 Arrested After 36 Years
The case caught eyeballs last month after the Allahabad High Court pulled up the Bareilly Police and ordered them to find Pradeep within four weeks.
Four BLOs die amid mounting pressure during electoral revision drive in UP
LUCKNOW: Booth Level Officers (BLOs) on the forefront of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise are facing severe stress and mounting pressure in Uttar Pradesh, with four deaths reported so far and several officers suffering from anxiety-related issues, according to their families and colleagues. Like in other parts of the country, BLOs running the SIR in Uttar Pradesh are facing hardships. So far, four of them have lost their lives. The cause of death has been attributed by their families to heavy workload and alleged official pressure. While Sudhir Kumar, 35, a lekhpal, died by suicide at his home in Bindki, Fatehpur district, on Tuesday, just a day before his marriage, Sarvesh Kumar Gangwar, 47, a primary school teacher deployed as a BLO, collapsed while on duty on Wednesday. The families of both Sudhir Kumar and Gangwar attributed their deaths to alleged work pressure linked to the SIR. Sudhir Kumar was scheduled to get married on Wednesday. His relatives alleged that he was threatened with dismissal from service for not completing the SIR work as a supervisor in time. Police have filed an FIR against senior officials on abetment charges. According to his family sources, Sudhir, a Dalit, was the only earning member of the family. He used to sell eggs and also worked as a MNREGA worker before securing the lekhpals job in 2024 by clearing the state-level examination conducted by the subordinate service commission after years of hard work. He was still on probation. On Wednesday, the Lekhpal Association staged a protest and did not allow the police and administration to take the body for a post-mortem examination until a case was registered. It also announced a boycott of SIR work from Thursday unless action was taken against those responsible for the death. Meanwhile, Hemant Kumar Mishra, SHO of Bindki police station, confirmed the registration of an FIR against Shivram, the kanungo (revenue officer), and other unnamed officials on charges of abetment to suicide. The body was eventually sent for post-mortem on Wednesday afternoon. District Secretary of the Lekhpal Association, Ravendra, told media persons that Sudhir, a resident of Khajuha village, was to get married on 26 November. His marriage had been fixed long before his appointment as a supervisor for the SIR task. He said Sudhir had applied for leave citing his wedding, but he was never informed whether the leave was sanctioned. According to association members, a meeting was convened by the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO), a sub-divisional magistrate-rank officer, for all staff engaged in the SIR exercise on Sunday. Sudhir, busy with wedding preparations, failed to attend it. Annoyed by this, the ERO said during the meeting that he was recommending Sudhirs suspension. In her complaint to the police, Sudhirs sister Amrita said he had been upset since Sunday after getting information about his alleged suspension. Around 6 a.m. on Tuesday, she alleged that Shivram reached their home and called Sudhir. He told her brother to complete the pending SIR work within the given time, or he would be dismissed from service as instructed by senior officers. She said Sudhir told him he was caught up with the wedding and would complete the work soon after the rituals were over. However, Shivram was not ready to listen and kept threatening him, Amrita said. Upset by the alleged threats and coercion, Sudhir Kumar went inside and hanged himself even as Shivram was standing outside. Relatives, busy with wedding arrangements, noticed Sudhirs absence after an hour. Sources claimed that the family had initially named the ERO as the prime accused and the kanungo as the co-accused in their complaint, but the police and administration made them change it, leaving only the kanungo named. However, the Additional Superintendent of Police, Fatehpur, denied the allegation. Similarly, Sarvesh Kumar Gangwar, a resident of Karmachari Nagar in Bareilly and posted as a primary school teacher in Pardhauli village, collapsed inside the school while on duty. He was rushed to a hospital where doctors declared him dead. The primary school teacher was deployed as a BLO. His family alleged that immense pressure of work due to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision cost him his life. His elder brother, Yogesh Gangwar, also a teacher and currently posted as a supervisor in the same exercise, said Sarvesh was under immense pressure. I had met him the day before. He told me he was stressed due to the BLO duty. Moreover, two more BLOs, one in Gonda and the other in Lucknow, died due to SIR pressure. While the Gonda teacher consumed poison to end his life, the BLO in Lucknow suffered a brain haemorrhage. On the other hand, while the Gautam Budh Nagar administration claims the ongoing Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls has picked up with expanded ground support, BLOs working in Noida and Greater Noida highlight a different reality marked by rising workload, long hours of field movement and growing uncertainty after FIRs were lodged against BLO staff earlier this month. BLOs say the situation on the ground is challenging, especially in densely populated areas where they may have to revisit the same tower three or four times because residents are travelling, flats are locked or documents are not ready. Some shared their constant anxiety about the possibility of harsh action. They claim there is a constant fear of making a small mistake, One missed flat, one untraced address and the disciplinary action follows. The frontline workers describe the environment as tense and high-pressure. (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)
Exercise to identify illegal foreign nationals to be launched in UP
LUCKNOW: Tightening the noose around the illegal immigrants living in the state, the Uttar Pradesh authorities are set to launch a major exercise to identify them. The campaign will commence from western UP, the Rohilkhand region of Terai, comprising Bareilly, Badaun, Pilibhit and Shahjahanpur districts falling under Bareilly division. As per the senior officials, the divisional commissioner Bhupendra S Chaudhary has issued directives to all the DMs concerned of Bareilly Division, to set up temporary detention facilities where identified illegal immigrants would be housed until the verification is complete, and, if necessary, they are deported to their native countries as per procedure. The move has come after UP CM Yogi Adityanath had recently directed the respective district administrations to identify, detain and deport illegal immigrants residing across Uttar Pradesh. As per Chaudhary, several Bangladesh nationals are suspected to be engaged in factories, brick kilns and other establishments in the Rohilkhand region. Posing as residents of Assam or West Bengal, they are even in possession of Indian identity documents. However, their language and mannerisms had raised suspicion, said the officer. The sources claimed that Bareilly district officials and police had begun ground-level checks to identify illegal immigrants. Meanwhile, the divisional commissioner said that the administration would call linguistic experts from Tripura if needed to aid the identification process. Local Bengali-speaking residents will also assist in the verification process, he added. According to Bareilly Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Anurag Arya, any person found with fake Aadhaar, voter ID, or other forged documents would face criminal proceedings. Cross-checking of suspicious individuals, identified during a special verification drive earlier this year, would also be undertaken. It may be recalled that Bareilly police had set up special police station-wise teams for the campaign under the supervision of Additional Superintendents of Police and Circle Officers. The team of officials, who were part of the drive, had identified several suspected individuals living in slums and nomadic settlements during a two-month-long operation in June this year. At the end of the drive, over a dozen Bangladesh nationals were confirmed to be residing in the district, illegally. In August this year, three Bangladesh-origin sisters were arrested from the Premnagar area for allegedly residing with forged documents for years. All three sisters were booked on charges of cheating, impersonation, forgery, and provisions of the Foreigners Act, Passport Act, and Aadhaar Act. In another instance, a Bangladeshi national living under a fake identity was arrested.
Two-storey marketplace owned by Maulana Tauqeer Razas close associate razed
The Bareilly Development Authority (BDA) tore down a two-storey market owned by Mohammad Arif, a close associate of Maulana Tauqeer Raza, accused of orchestrating the Bareilly communal tension on September 26. The demolition was carried out on Saturday, November 22, at Pilibhit bypass, with heavy police deployment. 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 .
Bulldozer Action In Bareilly: After sealing, CM Yogis bulldozer ran on Arif's showroom and 16 shops
Allahabad High Court refuses to quash FIR against accused in Bareilly violence case
As per the prosecutions case, Maulana Tauqeer Raza had allegedly given a call to members of a particular community to assemble at the Islamiya Inter College in Bareilly on September 26
Air Force Chopper Makes Emergency Landing Due To Technical Snag In UP
An Indian Air Force Advanced Light Helicopter made a safe emergency landing near Bareilly due to a technical snag.
Disha Patani's father granted weapons license after attack on acestral home in UP's Bareilly
The Bareilly administration has granted a weapons licence to Jagdish Patani, father of actor Disha Patani, after armed attackers fired at the familys ancestral home. Officials said Patani, a retired DSP, applied for the licence following the September 12 incident in which two motorcycle-borne assailants shot multiple rounds outside the house.
Allahabad HC directs UP govt to amend educational documents of transgender petitioner
LUCKNOW: In a landmark judgement, the Allahabad High Court has upheld the right of transgender people to get their name and gender changed in official documents. The HC directed the UP education department to amend the documents of the petitioner to reflect the correct name and gender. The court ordered that fresh marksheets and certificates be issued to the petitioner who had undergone a surgery for a gender change from female to male. Allowing the writ petition filed by Sharad Roshan Singh, the single judge bench comprising Justice Saurabh Shyam Shamshery set aside the impugned (under challenge) order dated April 8, 2025 passed by the regional secretary, Madhyamik Siksha Parishad, Bareilly. The application of the petitioner for change of name had been rejected on the ground that relevant provisions and government orders do not provide any procedure for correction of name in educational documents at a very belated stage and provisions of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 read with Rules, 2020 are not applicable. The petitioner was recognized as a transgender person under the aforesaid Act of 2019. Under section 6 of the Act of 2019, the district magistrate had issued a certificate of identity. Subsequently, the petitioner had undergone a surgery for a gender change and under section 7 of the Act, a certificate was issued by the district magistrate in a prescribed format. The petitioner then filed an application for change of name in the educational documents under Rule 5 (3). However, by means of the impugned order dated April 8, 2025, the regional secretary, Madhyamik Siksha Parishad, rejected the application on the aforesaid grounds. Appearing on behalf of the petitioner, senior advocate HR Mishra and Chitrangada Narayan relied on various judgments of the apex court and high courts of other states to assert the right of the petitioner to get his name changed after the gender change. In his judgment dated November 6, Justice Saurabh Shyam Shamshery said: The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 is a special Act. Therefore, the concerned respondents (education authorities of the state) have committed a legal error by not applying the provisions of the Act of 2029 in favour of the petitioner. The court said that under Rule 5(3) and Annexure-1 of the Act, transgender persons could modify all official documents including educational certificates, which could be updated to reflect their correct name, gender, and photograph. The bench emphasised that government inaction infringed upon the constitutional rights of equality, dignity, and non-discrimination guaranteed to transgender individuals. Consequently, the court set aside the April 8, 2025, order. It instructed the state government and the Board to complete the necessary amendments and issue updated certificates within eight weeks.
Court rejects bail plea of Maulana Tauqeer Raza, five others in Bareilly violence case
IMC chief Maulana Tauqeer Raza had called on members of the Muslim community to gather at the Islamia Maidan on the day of violence despite prohibitory orders imposed in the city, says Additional District Government Counsel
Court rejects bail plea of Maulana Tauqeer Raza and five in Bareilly violence
Bareilly: A court in Bareilly has rejected the bail applications of Ittehad-e-Millat Council chief and five others arrested for attacking police personnel during the September 26 violence over the I Love Mohammad posters controversy. Additional District Government Counsel (ADGC) Mahesh Pathak told PTI on Saturday that IMC chief Maulana Tauqeer Raza had called on members 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 .
