NCRTC Completes Installation Of Precast Slab Track On Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Corridor
NCRTC said that for the first time in the country, turnouts on precast track slabs were conceived and implemented.
Meerut Murder Chargesheet Filed: 'No Black Magic But A Planned, Cold-Blooded Crime'
Civil defence volunteers rehearse emergency response in Lucknow ahead of nationwide mock drill
LUCKNOW: A day before the scheduled mock drill mandated by the Union government, civil defence volunteers conducted a rehearsal at the Lucknow police lines on Tuesday to strengthen emergency preparedness. Meanwhile, UP DGP Prashant Kumar, on Tuesday, said that comprehensive civil defence mock drills would be conducted across all districts on Wednesday in compliance of the instructions received from the Government of India. The exercise, which involved around 200 civil defence volunteers, was aimed at training volunteers in managing large-scale emergencies and responding effectively to potential missile or air attacks. According to Chief Warden, Civil Defence Lucknow, Amarnath Mishra, the participants demonstrated coordinated responses to sirens, evacuation procedures, and protective measures designed to minimise panic and chaos during emergencies. The drill focused on practical techniques to protect civilians during missile strikes and air attacks, along with educating the public on how to safeguard themselves in such situations, Mishra added. The development comes a day after the Union Home Ministry's directives to states to conduct mock drills on May 7 to enhance civil defence preparedness. The Union Home Ministry asked the states to operationalise air raid warning sirens and train civilians to protect themselves in the event of a hostile attack. The states have also been directed to update and rehearse evacuation plans, crash blackout measures, and early camouflaging of vital plants and installations. Interacting with media persons, the UP DGP Prashant Kumar said that the Centre had identified 19 districts-- one placed in Category 1, two in Category 2 and the remaining 16 in Category 3-- for the exercise. Bulandshahr in western UP has been kept in Category 1; Agra, Kanpur, Lucknow, Bakshi Ka Talab, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Meerut, Prayagraj, Moradabad, Bareilly, Mathura, Ghaziabad, Jhansi, Saharanpur, Sarsawan, and Chandauli are there in Category 2; Baghpat and Muzaffarnagar, both western UP districts, have been kept in Category 3. However, keeping the preparedness in mind and also considering the local sensitivities, the state government has decided to conduct the mock drill across all the state districts, said the DGP. He explained that the exercise would involve coordinated participation from multiple agencies, including the police administration, fire services, and disaster response agencies, to cope with disasters and other critical situations. The mock drill is imperative to ensure better coordination and readiness among all response agencies, said Prashant Kumar. Meanwhile, DG Civil Defence, Abhay Prasad also confirmed the instructions received from the Centre, explaining preparations were already underway to equip civilians with the knowledge and readiness needed in case of any future conflict. He said the mock drill would be conducted between 7 pm to 9 pm on Wednesday. At present, the state Civil Defence department has offices in 15 districts but covers 26 districts through its network. As part of the initiative, an assessment of emergency medical infrastructure, response time, and coordination between various agencies would be assessed in the event of mass casualties and large-scale evacuations. The drill would also foster greater public awareness and resilience in times of national crisis, said a senior state government official.
Folk musicians of Rajasthan battle landlessness, rising heat in fight to save ancient art
CHURU/MEERUT: (May 4) In a noisy roadside restaurant along the Delhi-Haridwar highway, Subhash Nayak sits quietly in a corner, playing his Ravanhatta. The fading notes of the ancient instrument struggle to rise above the hum of passing vehicles and chatter of diners. Dressed in a bright turban and a satin-print waistcoat, Subhash is among the []
Asia's most endangered turtle species returns to Ganga in landmark conservation effort
LUCKNOW: The 'batagur kachhua' (red-crowned roofed turtle), a freshwater species once considered one of Asias most endangered, is on the path to revival and is set to return to Uttar Pradesh. In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Uttar Pradesh government, in coordination with the Namami Gange programme and in collaboration with the Indian Turtle Conservation Program (ITCP), has reintroduced the species into the river Gangamarking a major milestone in efforts to revive critically endangered aquatic life. As part of this initiative, 10 male and 10 female turtles, aged between two and three years, were released at two ecologically crucial sites: upstream in the Haiderpur Wetland and downstream in the Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary. According to Rajesh Kumar, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of the Meerut Range, the turtles were carefully selected based on health, sex, and morphometric characteristics. It has been a scientifically significant attemptthe first of its kind in India for this species, said Kumar, calling the move a landmark achievement. To monitor the animals, each turtle has been fitted with a sonic transmitter attached to its shell, enabling conservationists to track their movements and behaviour in real time. The data collected will help researchers understand the turtles behavioural patterns, adaptation to the new environment, and the challenges they may encounter. This will also help conservationists chart out the future course and make subsequent reintroductions more effective, said a senior official involved in the project. Once widespread across the Ganga and Brahmaputra river systems, the red-crowned roofed turtle now survives in the wild only in the Chambal River, where fewer than 300 individuals are believed to remain. The species is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is also recognised among the Top 50 Most Endangered Tortoises and Freshwater Turtles in Asia. Officials confirmed that globally accepted translocation protocols were strictly followed. The turtles were released in the Ganga during the early hours of April 26, 2025. The conservation teams ensured the animals were well-hydrated, stress-free, and transported at night to avoid daytime heat exposure. Importantly, the reintroduction event was designed to be more than just a scientific operationit was also a celebration of community-led conservation. Local villagers, school students, and religious leaders (sadhus) gathered along the riverbank to witness the turtles return to the Ganga. Officials believe that this reintroduction efforthailed as a model for similar conservation projects across Indiawill not only support the revival of the red-crowned roofed turtle but also contribute vital data toward the conservation of other endangered freshwater species.
UP: Right wing group protest Pahalgam attack, raise Islamophobic slogans
Right-wing organisation, Hindu Yuva Vahini, held a protest against the Pahalgam terror attack and raised anti-Muslim slogans in Uttar Pradeshs Meerut on April 26. Even though the protest was held a week ago, videos emerged recently on social media. Members of the Hindu Yuva Vahini raised derogatory slogans like, Na Mulle ka na Qazi ka, 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 .
IAF showcases night-ready airstrip on Ganga Expressway in Uttar Pradesh
LUCKNOW: In a significant boost to Indias defence capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a powerful display of fighter jet operations on a newly constructed 3.5-kilometre airstrip along the Ganga Expressway in Peeru village, Jalalabad tehsil of Shahjahanpur district, marking a major milestone in military preparedness amid heightened security concerns. It is the first airstrip on any expressway in the country equipped to handle both day and night landings of fighter jets with the help of advanced lighting and navigation systems installed on-site. The airstrip is part of the around 594-kilometre-long Ganga Expressway connecting Meerut to Prayagraj. With 85 per cent of the expressway construction already completed, this airstrip is the fourth operational stretch on a UP Expressway designed for Indian Air Force operations. The other three facilities are there on the Agra-Lucknow, Purvanchal, and Bundelkhand Expressways. However, the one on Ganga Expressway is the first among them to support night operations. The IAF conduct fighter jet exercises at the Shahjahanpur airstrip in two phases. The drills featured aircraft like the Rafale, Sukhoi-30 MKI, Mirage-2000, MiG-29, Jaguar, C-130J Super Hercules, AN-32 transport aircraft, and MI-17 V5 helicopters. The IAF fighter jets conducted flypasts over the expressway as part of a broader exercise designed to assess the viability of the facility as an alternative runway in the event of war or national emergencies. Take-off and landing drills were carried out throughout the day and late into the evening to test the airstrip's full operational spectrum, including its night capabilities, showing the preparedness of IAFs night campaigns. The airstrip has been developed using specially engineered materials to bear the weight and pressure of heavy-duty military aircraft. It features precision approach lighting, reinforced pavement strength, and CAT II Instrument Landing System (ILS) technology to ensure safe operations in low-visibility or night-time conditions. The Indian Air Force has emphasised that this strip not only enhances the country's operational readiness but also strengthens its disaster response capacity and rapid deployment capability. However, the IAF exercise came at a time of heightened security concerns, as the country is contemplating a potential action in the wake of the recent Pahalgam terror attack which claimed 26 innocent lives on April 22. To ensure security and crowd management during the high-profile event, 250 CCTV cameras were installed on either side of the airstrip. Public representatives, senior officials, dignitaries, and over 500 schoolchildren witnessed the aerial display. The state government intends to dedicate the Ganga Expressway to the nation by November this year. This Expressway will go a long way not only in giving impetus to the economic and geographical growth of the state but also it will be established as a historic step towards the national security, said an official spokesman.
Air Force's mega show of strength: IAF Fighter Jets Land on Meerut-Prayagraj Ganga Expressway
Delhi-Meerut RRTS Nears Completion As Final 17-Km Meerut Section Gears Up For Trial Runs
Love, lies & facial hair: Meerut man loses wife to clean-shaven brother
A 28-year-old man from Meerut, Mohammad Shakir, has accused his wife of eloping with his younger brother after she repeatedly demanded he shave his beard. Shakir claims his wife, Arshi, disliked his facial hair and threatened to leave him.
Unhappy With Husbands Beard, Meerut Woman Elopes With Clean Shaven Brother-In-Law
A woman in Meerut eloped with her brother-in-law after her husband refused to shave his beard despite repeated requests.
LUCKNOW: While the Uttar Pradesh Police claims that the deportation of Pakistani nationals is almost complete following the Pahalgam terror attack, the fate of individuals like Maryam in Bulandshahr and Seema Haider in Noida remains uncertain. Maryam, a three-month pregnant Pakistani national, who got married to Amir of Khurja in Bulandshahr in July 2022, is finding it difficult to go back to her native land saying that she is now Indias daughter-in-law. Maryam had come to Bulandshahr in February, 2025 on three-month tourist visa to spent time with husband after leading separate lives post-wedding for three years. Maryam has requested the PM to allow her stay as she is three-month pregnant. I was born a Pakistani but now I am an Indian bahu. I dont want to go back. I want to live here as an Indian at heart, says an emotional Maryam, 29, whiletalking to media persons. Desperate to stay with her husband, Maryam says she has petitioned the President through the Bulandshahr senior superintendent of police, seeking a long-term visa in light of her pregnancy. According to her account, Maryam, who hails from Islamabad, had an arranged marriage with Amir. However, after the wedding, she was unable to secure a long-term visa and has been living with her parents for the past three years. Following Amir's suggestion, Maryam had arrievd in India on a three-month tourist visa on February 12, 2025. She applied for a long-term visa on March 15, but her application is still pending. Now, following the Centres directive after the Pahalgam attack, she faces the possibility of deportation. While Bulandshahr SSP Dinesh Kumar Singh confirmed that Maryam would remain in Bulandshahr for now and a final decision on her deportation would be made after further guidelines from the government. Amir, however, said they would abide by government directives. We have submitted a mercy petition to the President. We trust the administrations decision and will comply accordingly, he said. Authorities revealed that 18 Pakistani nationals are currently residing in Bulandshahr on long-term visas. These individuals, all married to Indian citizens, have applied for Indian citizenship and are under regular watch by police and intelligence agencies. However, four Pakistani women, who were in India on short-term visas, have already been sent back. On the other, Seema Haider, the Pakistani national who entered India through Nepal illegally, has said that she would prefer to die rather going back to Pakistan. She met her current husband, Sachin Meena of Meerut, online and entered Indian territory through the Nepal border. Seema and Sachin got married and now have a daughter who is just a couple of months old. Seema has also appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to allow her to spend the rest of her life with Sachin in India. On the other hand, Seemas ex-husband, Ghulam Haider, has released a video appeal urging Indian authorities to send his four children, currently living with Seema, back to Pakistan, as they are Pakistani citizens. In the video, Haider pointed out that while those who had entered India on valid visas were being deported, no action was being taken against Seema, who he claimed was residing in India illegally. Meanwhile, UP DGP Prashant Kumar said that the state had completed deportation of almost all the Pakistani nationals eligible for the process. He added that only one Pakistani citizen remained to be deported on Wednesday. So far, 50 Pak nationals, who had been in UP on short-term visas and other categories of visa, left the state till April 27. However, around 1000 are still in the state living on long-term visas. Among them mostly are those who are either married Indian citizens or are on diplomatic visa with medical issues. The UP DGP also claimed that in the light of the Pahalgam incident on April 22, strategic reserves of police force were deployed at critically sensitive points across the state to respond any emergent situation with alacrity. He claimed that the police authorities were actively coordinating with intelligence agencies to maintain effective early warning system. Intensified border checks, surveillance at religious sites, drone monitoring of airports, railway stations and bus terminals besides security arrangements around Kashmiri students, tourists and traders in the state had also been spruced up.
Namo Bharat Rapid Rail, formerly known as Vande Metro, has been introduced as a new intercity travel option. The service aims to provide world-class rail service between short-distance cities. The Namo Bharat Rapid Rail is part of the Delhi Meerut Rapid Rail system.
Indian woman trying to return to husband in Pak stopped
A Meerut woman, married to a Pakistani national, was denied entry to Pakistan at the Wagah border after she presented her Indian passport. She was accompanied by her two children who hold Pakistani citizenship. The authorities permitted the children to cross but Sana refused to separate from them, resulting in her return to India.
Uttar Pradesh man arrested for hoisting Palestinian flag
A man from Uttar Pradeshs Meerut was arrested on Saturday, April 26, for allegedly hoisting a Palestinian flag atop his house. However, the accused identified as Azam denied hoisting the flag. In his statement to the police, the man said, A group of boys approached me while collecting some donations, one of the boys 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 .
Abhinav got inspiration to join civil service from within his family. His father, Ramesh Chandra Sharma, is a police inspector who currently serves as the in-charge of the Delhi Gate police station in Meerut.
CCSU Result 2025 Released at ccsuniversity.ac.in Direct Link to Download Odd Semeter Result
CCSU Result 2025: Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut Result 2025 has been released on ccsuniversity.ac.in. Here is the direct Link to check your B.Sc/B.A Odd Semeter Results Online.
Actor Lalit Manchanda, known for his roles in Bollywood and television, was found dead at his Meerut home on Monday, April 21, in a suspected suicide. Police investigations are underway, with no suicide note found, leaving friends and colleagues in shock. CINTAA has expressed condolences, remembering Manchanda's talent and kind nature.
Taarak Mehta Actor Lalit Manchanda Dies By Suicide At 36
Lalit Manchanda was found dead at his residence in Meerut
Heavy traffic snarls across Delhi over US Vice President JD Vance's visit
Delhi experienced severe traffic congestion on Monday due to restrictions for US Vice President JD Vance's visit. Commuters from Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram faced extensive delays. Major routes like the DND Flyway and Delhi-Meerut Expressway were heavily impacted, sparking frustration on social media.
Killed For Interfering In Affair: Wife, Nephew Murder Man Days After He Returns From Dubai
Unlike the Meerut case where the victims body was dumped in a blue plastic drum, this time, the body was dismembered, packed into a trolley bag, and dumped 55 kilometres away from the victims home
Viral Video Of Blue Drum Gift To Newly Weds Reminds Users Of Meerut Horror
A wedding in Uttar Pradesh's Hamirpur has become the talk of the internet after a group of guests from the groom's side gifted them a large blue plastic drum.
In a chilling incident reminiscent of the recent Meerut blue drum murder, a man returning from Saudi Arabia was brutally killed by his wife and her lover in Uttar Pradeshs Deoria district. The body was stuffed inside a suitcase and dumped nearly 50 ...
Wedding Guests Gift Drum in Murder Case Joke, Video Sparks Outrage in UP
Hamirpur wedding prank referencing Meerut murder triggers massive backlash online
Loco Pilot Alleges Wife, Brother-in-law Threatened to Kill Him Like Meerut Murder Case
Railway employee in Varanasi claims wife plotted to murder him over job, cites chilling threats
UP Woman's Meerut Murder-Like 'Drum' Warning To Husband, He Goes To Cops
The man alleged that his wife was after his job and wanted to kill him over it. He said in his complaint to the police that his brother and his brother-in-law have also assaulted him.
Man tricked into marrying bride's widowed mother in UP
A 22-year-old man in Meerut, India, alleges he was tricked into marrying the mother of his intended bride. The complainant, Mohammad Azeem, claims his brother and sister-in-law arranged the marriage and the bride's 45-year-old widowed mother, disguised as the bride, was married to him instead. Azeem claims he was threatened with a false rape accusation after protesting the deception. Police are investigating the case, but a settlement has been reached between the parties and Azeem has withdrawn his complaint.
Poisoned, Strangled, Covered Up: Bareilly Woman Kills Husband With Lover's Help In Meerut Redux
The incident follows two shocking cases in Meerut where women allegedly murdered their husbands with the help of their lovers and attempted to cover up the crimes.
5 Dead After Roof Collapses In UP's Meerut: Cops
Five members of a family were killed when the roof of their house collapsed during a strong storm in this district on Friday evening, police said.
Wife, lover murder man in UP, attempt snakebite cover-up
A man in Meerut, India, was found dead in his home with a venomous snake near his body, initially leading investigators to believe he died of a snakebite. However, a post-mortem report revealed he had been strangled, leading to the arrest of his wife and her lover. The woman confessed to planning and carrying out the murder with her lover, who was a friend of her husband. They placed the snake near the body to make it look like an accident. The couple had been in a relationship, and the husband had discovered their affair, leading to arguments.
Two Pregnant Women, Two Brutal Murders, One Cell: Muskan And Sangeeta Bond In Meerut Jail
Muskan Rastogi, lodged at Meerut jail, has found a new friend in her prison cell - Sangeeta. Both women, accused of murdering their husbands, are now pregnant and receiving special accommodations.
Meerut woman, lover kill her husband, get snake to bite body to cover up murder; arrested
A man was allegedly killed by his wife and her lover who later placed a venomous snake near his body to cover up the crime, police said. The postmortem report blew the lid off their plot as it showed the man had been strangled to death.
Meerut man's snakebite death turns out to be murder by wife, her lover
MEERUT: A man was killed allegedly by his wife and her lover who later placed a venomous snake near his body to cover the crime, police said on Thursday. The post-mortem report blew the lid off their plot as it showed that the man had been strangled. The woman, Ravita (30), and her lover Amardeep (20), who was a friend of her husband, have been arrested, police said. Circle Officer (CO) Abhishek Kumar Patel said the incident took place in Akbarpur Sadat village under the Behsuma police station area. Amit Kashyap (30), alias Mickey, was found dead at his home on Sunday morning. A venomous snake was found near his bed, leading to the assumption that he had died of a snakebite, Patel told PTI. However, the post-mortem report stated that he died due to asphyxiation, he said. Following the report, we initiated a detailed investigation into the case, the CO said. During questioning, Ravita (30) confessed that she and Amardeep (20) planned and carried out the murder, Patel said. The two accused strangled Amit and then placed the snake near his body to make it look like an accident. The snake was trapped under the body and bit it several times, which led to the confusion during the preliminary investigation, he said. Amardeep, who also hails from Amit's village, was in a relationship with Ravita. Amit had come to know about their affair and had frequent arguments with his wife over it, police said. Ravita and Amardeep have been taken into custody. Further legal proceedings in the case are underway, they said. Merchant navy officer killed by wife, her lover in UP; dismembered body sealed in cement-filled drum
Strangled Husband, Made Snake Bite Body: How Meerut Woman, Lover Tried To Cover Up Murder
In a video, the dead body of the 25-year-old man can be seen lying on the bed, while a snake is biting him repeatedly.
New Meerut Shocker: Man Who Died Of 10 Snake Bites Was Murdered By Wife And Her Lover
In Meerut, a labourer was recently found dead at his home, initially thought to be from a snakebite. A post-mortem revealed he was strangled by his wife and her lover.
Snake Bites UP Man 10 Times Overnight, Stays Under His Dead Body Until Morning
Amit, a 25-year-old labourer from Akbarpur Sadat village in Meerut, was killed by a snake, believed to be a cobra, which bit him ten times.
Delhi-Meerut RRTS: NCRTC begins Namo Bharat train trial runs between key stations; check details
The stretch between the two stations spans about 4.5 kilometres. Once operational, this link will allow smooth, air-conditioned train services to Meerut.
Currently, Namo Bharat trains are running between New Ashok Nagar and Meerut South, covering 55 kilometres and 11 stations.
Meerut Murder Case: Pregnant Muskan Rastogi To Get Specialised Medical Care In Jail
After pregnancy confirmation, jail authorities have made arrangements to provide Muskan with medical care following protocols for pregnant inmates.
Meerut murder case: Muskan to receive medical care in jail after pregnancy confirmation
Muskan Rastogi, accused of murdering her husband Saurabh Rajput, is confirmed to be four to six weeks pregnant and will receive specialized care in jail. Following an ultrasound, jail authorities are providing medical attention, nutritional support, and health monitoring as per protocol for pregnant inmates.
Muskan Was Pregnant At The Time Of Husband Saurabh Rajput's Murder, Confirm Medical Reports
Muskan Rastogi, accused of murdering her husband Saurabh Rajput, a merchant navy in Meerut, is 5-7 weeks pregnant, confirmed medical reports.
UP man chooses to leave cheating wife for fear of 'ending up in a drum'
The man's remark about the ody in a drum was made in reference to a horrific murder case involving Saurabh Rajput, who was killed by his wife and her lover in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.
Gurgaon man allegedly attacked by wife's lover, threatened with 'Meerut-style' murder
In an incident in Gurgaon's Basai Enclave, a man was allegedly attacked after finding his wife with another man, echoing the recent gruesome Meerut murder that has shaken the public. Police confirmed to PTI on Tuesday that the accused, identified as the wife's lover, not only assaulted the husband with the butt of a pistol but also threatened with a fate similar to that of the recent Meerut horror.
The Gurugram cab driver said that he married the woman from Punjab with whom he was in a relationship two years back. Since his family didn't agree to the marriage, the couple was living in Basai Enclave.
Man catches wife with lover, threatened with Meerut horror
'When I reached home around 6 am on Monday after night duty, I couldn't find my wife in the room. When I went to the terrace, I saw my wife standing with Naveen, a resident of my village'
Meerut victim's family will accept Muskan's baby if...
Muskan Rastogi, accused of killing her husband along with her lover and lodged in a Meerut jail, has been found pregnant. The deceased's brother, Bablu Rajput, has said he will raise the child if Saurabh Rajput is identified as the father.
Meerut Murder Accused Pregnant. What Dead Man's Brother Said
A day after Muskan Rastogi, who along with her lover is accused of killing her husband, was found to be pregnant during a preliminary test in jail, the deceased's brother said he would raise the child if Saurabh Rajput is identified as the father.
Meerut murder accused Muskan Rastogi found pregnant during routine jail check-up
Muskan Rastogi, accused of murdering her husband in Meerut, is pregnant, revealed preliminary medical tests during routine screenings at the jail. Senior Jail Superintendent Viresh Raj Sharma awaits the official report. Muskan and her lover, Sahil, are accused of drugging and fatally stabbing Saurabh Rajput. The investigation revealed the victim's body was dismembered.
Wife Strangles Husband To Death In Bijnor, Incident Mirrors Meerut Murder Case
In Bijnor, UP, railway technician Deepak Kumar was allegedly killed by his wife, Shivani, who claimed he had a heart attack. A post-mortem revealed strangulation. Shivani and another person were arrested
Woman jailed in Meerut husband murder case is pregnant: Officials
Muskan Rastogi and her lover are in jail for the gruesome murder her husband on March 4
Chief Medical Officer Dr Ashok Kataria said a preliminary test showed that Muskan is pregnant. An ultrasound will be done next to find out the condition and stage of the pregnancy.
Meerut Murder Accused Found Pregnant During Health Check-Up: Official
Muskan Rastogi, who along with her lover is accused of killing her husband and is lodged in a jail here, was found to be pregnant during a preliminary test, officials said on Monday.
Meerut Murder Case: Muskan, Accused Of Killing Husband With Lover's Help, Found Pregnant In Jail
Prime accused Muskan Rastogi was tested in judicial custody after she started complaining of nausea, frequent vomiting and physical discomfort all signs of an early pregnancy
UP man shot dead for refusing to withdraw murder case testimony; five booked
MUZAFFARNAGAR: A 35-year-old murder case witness was shot dead in Bijopura village here, police said on Monday. Salman was a key witness in his brother's murder case, pending in a Meerut court, Circle Officer Devwrat Bajpai told reporters. Police identified the key accused as Irfan. He and four of his associates Kaliya, Mohammad Ali, Naimuddin, and Fazil all Meerut natives have been booked in Salman's murder. All five are currently absconding, the officer said. According to a complaint lodged by the victim's brother, Naushad, the accused had been pressuring Salman to withdraw as a witness in the case of murder of their brother Zaid, who was killed four years ago in Meerut. On Saturday, Salman was taken to a forest area in Bijopura village, where he was shot, police said. His bullet-riddled body was identified on Sunday, they said.
UP college bars HoD after ABVP protest over RSS-related exam questions
A head of department (HoD) of the political science department in a private college in Uttar Pradeshs Meerut district has been barred for life from examination and evaluation duties after allegedly setting a question paper containing content related to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). The Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU)initiated the action after students of 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 .
After JD(U), tension in another NDA ally RLD; Jayant downplays rift
LUCKNOW: After a flurry of resignations by Muslim leaders of the JD(U) in Bihar, another NDA ally Jayant Chaudhury-led Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) faces rebellion as partys general secretary Shahzeb Rizvi quit the party accusing Chaudhury of betraying Muslims by supporting the Waqf Amendment Bill of the Modi government. Confirming his resignation, Rizvi said after enjoying overwhelming support from the Muslim community in elections, RLD national president Jayant Chaudharys decision to support the Waqf bill in Parliament was nothing short of betrayal. Meanwhile, in a dramatic turn of events, a day after Rizvis resignation, the RLD on Saturday, disowned him. Who is Shahzeb Rizvi? We dont know any such person by this name, asserted RLD national secretary Trilok Tyagi. Rizvi, however, maintained that he joined the RLD in February 2023 in Meerut in the presence of Tyagi himself. Till 2020, Rizvi was with the SP. He also shared pictures of his joining, where he can be seen standing next to Tyagi. In few other photographs, Rizvi is also seen with Jayant Chaudhury and other senior RLD leaders, while the party leadership asserted that Rizvi had little role in the party. He is giving wrong information about his association with the party, a senior leader said. Meanwhile, Rizvi claimed that many more leaders would follow suit in the coming days. He asserted that over 2,000 RLD workers were ready to resign with him. Accusing Chaudhary of disregarding the sentiments of Muslim voters, Rizvi said: If RLD has 10 MLAs in western UP today, then Muslims have contributed a lot to this.
Uproar in UP over teacher setting controversial questions about RSS in test paper
LUCKNOW: A professor of a degree college affiliated with Chaudhury Charan Singh University in Meerut has been banned from all examination and evaluation work for allegedly setting a question paper comprising controversial questions about the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. The action to impose a lifetime ban on Professor Seema Panwar, head of the political science department of Meerut College, an affiliated college of CCSU, was initiated on Friday. The debarment order came hours after activists of ABVP, the student wing of RSS, lodged a protest against the professor. Two multiple-choice questions (MCQs) linked to the RSS triggered trouble for the professor. Question 87 asked what led to the rise of RSS, with one of the choices suggesting it was due to religious and caste-based politics. Question 97 mentioned the RSS along with the likes of Naxalites, the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front, and other groups. Consequently, an internal inquiry was set up, which revealed that Prof Panwar had set the examination paper. According to Dhirendra Kumar Verma, Registrar, CCSU, Prof Panwar has been debarred from all examinations and evaluation work in the university for life.
At the centre of the controversy was Seema Pawar, a political science professor from the affiliated Meerut College, who prepared the exam paper.
Meerut Murder Case: Families Of Saurabh, Muskan Likely To Move Court To Seek Daughters Custody
The six-year-old child is currently living with her maternal grandparents (Muskan's parents).
Video Shows Woman Beating Mother-In-Law In Gwalior, Husband Alleges Meerut-Like Threat
A video of a woman thrashing her mother-in-law in Madhya Pradesh has gone viral with her husband now fearing for his and his mother's life in light of the grisly Meerut murder.
Uttar Pradesh police remain vigil across state in wake of Waqf Amendment Bill
LUCKNOW: Amid the prevailing tension following the passage of the Waqf Amendment Bill in Parliament on late Thursday night, security was tightened in all the 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh amid fierce criticism of the Bill from various quarters of Muslim community. However, there was no incident of public protest reported from anywhere in the state. UP police in all the 75 districts held Flag March in the wake of the passage of the Bill with a strict monitoring of potential troublemakers. Moreover, the state police are keeping an eye on the situation through drones as well. Notably, UP DGP Prashant Kumar had cancelled the leave of all the police personnel calling them back to join duty with immediate effect on Wednesday when the Bill was tabled in Lok Sabha. While cautioning the officers to exercise utmost caution in their respective districts, the state police chief has directed the officers in the sensitive areas to remain mobile in the field and intensify the police patrolling in public places. The police chiefs of respective districts, including state capital Luckow, Kanpur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Sambhal, Aligarh, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Agra, Bulandshahr, Rampur, Jalaun, Moradabad and Mathura, remained on high alert and conducted flag march coupled with the monitoring of sensitive areas, shrines and dargahs through drone. Moreover, the vigilance was increased in Muslim dominated localities of the cities across the state. Congress to challenge Waqf (Amendment) Bill in Supreme Court In Lucknow, police surveillance was amplified especially in over a dozen localities across the old city area. Special security measures were taken to protect Vidhan Bhawan, Satkhanda, Roomi Gate and Chowk areas. Rapid Action Force, Sashastra Seema Bal and 10 companies of Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) conducted flag march. All the preventive measures have been put in place. Cops are aware of SOPs. People are urged not to have any misconception, said DCP (Central) Lucknow Ashish Srivastava. In the Taj city of Agra, police and PAC units were deployed around the Jama Masjid with barriers erected at various points to control the movement. Flag marches are being conducted since Wednesday morning, especially, in areas with diverse population. Additionally, the authorities are also monitoring social media platforms to prevent any attempt to spread misinformation. Uttar Pradesh: Waqf Board to be reconstituted and new guidelines implemented shortly However, numerous Muslim organisations denounced the Waqf Amendment Bill calling it an infringement of their religious freedom. The AIMPLB and other Muslim organisation have conveyed their concerns over the Bill to the JPC but they were not considered, said Maulana Khalid Rasheed Farangi Mahali, a senior executive member of AIMPLB and chairman Islamic Centre of India. Maulana Fazlul Manna, cleric of famous Tilewali Masjid in Lucknow, said the waqf was owned by Allah. No one else can own the Waqf properties. Now the future course of action would be decided by All India Muslim Personal Law Board. Similarly, in Bareilly, while Ittehad-e-Millat Council chief Maulana Tauqeer Raza claimed that the Bill would not be accepted by the Muslims at any cost, Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, chairman, All India Muslim Jamat came out in support of the Bill saying it would be in the favour of Muslims if passed by the Parliament. In Saharanpur, Maulana Mahmood Madni, chairman, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind dubbed the Bill as anti-constitutional. He said it was brought by Modi government following its majoritarian approach against the democratic values. On the other, in Varanasi, Supreme Court advocate Vishnu Shankar Jain welcomed the bill saying it would curtail several 'unchecked' powers previously held by Waqf Boards. Former chief of UP Minority Commission, Ashfaq Saifi said that he was getting life threats for supporting the Bill. I am being intimidated through social media and Whatsapp calls. My brother-in-law Zahid Saifi, who lives in Gunnaur in Sambhal, was attacked by unidentified persons, said Saifi. At the same time, Sumaiyya Rana, daughter of late poet Munnawar Rana, was house arrested as a preventive measure in Lucknow. Waqf amendment bill 'Brazen assault' on Constitution, says Sonia Gandhi
SP Leader Gifts 'Blue Drum' To UP Deputy CM, Sparks Political Debate Around Meerut Murder Case
The image of SP leader Deepak Ranjan presenting the drum to Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak is going viral on social media and has given rise to a new political debate.
UP CM Adityanath dismisses speculation over PM ambitions, says he's a 'Yogi' at heart
LUCKNOW: Dismissing speculation about his prime ministerial ambitions, UP CM Yogi Adityanath claimed that politics was not a full-time job for him as he was a Yogi at heart. In an interaction with a news agency, he also rejected buzz about his differences with the central leadership, saying he would not be holding the post of UP CM if that was the case. I am in this position because of the party. How can there be any differences? he questioned, adding that he cannot shut the mouth of anyone stoking speculation about such differences. On his increasing popularity across the nation and his supporters witnessing him as a future PM, the UP CM said: Politics is not a full-time job for me. Ultimately, I am a Yogi (monk) at heart. On the longevity of his political career, Yogi said that there would be a time frame for that as well. I am the CM of Uttar Pradesh and the party has placed me here to serve the people of the state. Rejecting the notion of discrimination against Muslims, the UP CM said Muslims made up 20 per cent of the state's population but their share among the beneficiaries of government welfare schemes was 35-40 per cent. He said that he neither believed in appeasement nor discrimination. Over the curbs enforced by his administration in Meerut and other districts of UP against offering namaz on roads, Yogi Adityanath justified it, saying roads were not meant for offering namaz and causing inconvenience to general public. Roads are meant for walking. And those who are speaking against the curbs should take lessons in discipline from Hindus. Over 66 crore devotees thronged Mahakumbh in Prayagraj. There was no robbery, destruction of property, arson, abduction This is called religious discipline. If you want benefits, you should also follow discipline, he maintained. He said his government never objected to any traditional religious processions taken out by Muslims during Moharram and other occasions. We only ask them to keep the height of tazias a bit less so that they dont confront with overhead high-tension wires. We even ask the Kanwariyas to keep the DJ within limits and action is taken against those who flout the norms, said Yogi. Slamming critics of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, he said Waqf boards had turned into a den of selfish interests through property grabbing and doing little for the welfare of Muslims. States whose leaders fanning language row are on decline, Yogi Adityanath takes dig at TN CM Stalin Citing examples of charity in fields like education and health by Hindu temples and mutts, Yogi asked if any Waqf board has done welfare work like this despite having properties many times more. Forget about the entire society, have Waqf properties been used for any welfare of Muslims, he asked. It (Waqf) has become a medium to capture any government property. This reform is the need of the hour. I believe Muslims will benefit from this (proposed law), he said. Over his bulldozer justice being adapted by other states, CM Yogi said he did not consider the practice as an achievement but a necessity. The bulldozer could be used to create infrastructure and remove encroachments as well, he said. We have shown how it can be used in a better way. However, on Tuesday, the Supreme Court of India came down heavily on the UP government and Prayagraj administration for demolishing homes without legality. The court also ordered the government to pay compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the victims. Explaining his perspective on the intersection of religion and politics, Yogi said, If politics is driven by self-interest, it will create problems. But if it is for the greater good, it will provide solutions. We have to choose between being part of the problem or the solution, and I believe this is what religion also teaches us. Over his legacy, Yogi said it was not the name but the work that should be remembered. One's identity should be through their work, not their name. He also talked about the UP economy growing in the last eight years to become the country's second biggest and the state's per capita income having doubled in this period. On the future of the Congress, he said the party had lost its connection with its origins, strayed from its values and faced an existential crisis as it was headed towards writing its own death certificate. Asked about the RSS' fondness for him despite not being its member, Yogi said the RSS liked anyone who was committed to India and it inspired everyone to choose the right path.
Scared After Cement Murder, UP Man Gets Wife Married To Lover. Then A Big Twist
Seeking to avoid being harmed by his wife and her lover after the infamous drum murder in Meerut and the contract killing of a husband in Auraiya, a man from UP had decided to take the high road and get the couple married. There has now been a twist.
Scared After Cement Murder, Man Gets Wife Married To Lover. Then A Plot Twist
Seeking to avoid being harmed by his wife and her lover after the infamous drum murder in Meerut and the contract killing of a husband in Auraiya, a man from UP had decided to take the high road and get the couple married. There has now been a twist.
Toll charges on national highways increased by 4-5%
Commuters on national highways and expressways will experience a 4 to 5 percent toll increase, effective from Tuesday. The National Highways Authority of India conducts this annual revision based on wholesale price inflation. Major routes affected include the Delhi-Meerut Expressway and the Eastern Peripheral Expressway, among others.
Love, Shaadi, Dhoka: From Meerut To Auraiya, UP Sees Series Of Murders Over Extramarital Affairs
A psychological expert, while blaming these murders to growing impulsiveness and the prioritisation of emotions over logic, warns that jealousy and possessiveness are pushing people towards deadly choices, making personal relationships a dangerous battlefield.
Amid tight security, Eid-ul-Fitr namaz offered peacefully in UP's mosques
LUCKNOW: Namaz of Eid-ul-Fitr was completed peacefully in 30,000 mosques and 40,000 Eidgahs across Uttar Pradesh on Monday amid state-imposed curbs prohibiting the offering of Namaz on roads and public properties. Special vigilance was deployed in Sambhal, Aligarh, Lucknow, and Meerut districts; Namazis who thronged the Jama Masjid of Varanasi were forced to offer Namaz on the stairs of the mosque. Meanwhile, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav alleged that the state government deliberately stopped his fleet to delay his arrival at the Lucknow Eidgah. They kept my fleet held up for half an hour. When I asked for reasons behind the delay, the officer had no reply. Is it a dictatorship or some emergency? Today, the countrys constitution is at the greatest risk, said Akhilesh. Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak also reached Lucknow Eidgah and greet the Namazis. UP DGP Prashant Kumar said that the Namaz of Eid-ul-Fitr was offered peacefully in all the districts of the state abiding with guidelines issued by the administration. People did not offer Namaz at public places following the advice of the clerics and also the norms laid out by the state administration amid tight security arrangements, said the DGP. Mamata calls for unity, slams BJP's 'divisive politics' at Eid prayers In Sambhal, around a dozen companies of security forces were deployed. Over 1300 CCTV cameras were installed around mosques and the disputed Shahi Jama Masjid. The district administration kept a close vigil on the situation through drones. Meanwhile, SP MP from Sambhal, Zia-ur-Rehman Barq also reached Shahi Jama Masjid to offer namaz. On the ban on holding Namaz on road, the MP said that there should not be double standards in the country. On one hand, roads are barricaded to celebrate festivals, on the other, there is a huge problem if Namaz is offered for just 10 minutes on roads, said the SP MP. In Moradabad, a few young Namazis lodged their protest over intense checking while on way to Eidgah. They said that due to the delay, they could not offer the Namaz, and that the Eidgah management organised Namaz again so that they could offer it. In Meerut, two Muslim groups clashed after the namaz at Siwalkhas town and they engaged in heavy stone pelting and firing at each other leaving many injured. The clashes could be stopped after the police intervention, said the local sources. According to SP, Meerut Dehat, Rakesh Kumar Mishra said that five persons were held in connection with the trouble. In Saharanpur, Namazis were seen waving the flag of Palestine saying Muslims were suffering a lot in that nation. They also raised slogans against the Congress MP Imran Masood, saying that while Muslims were suffering in Palestine, the MP was busy celebrating Holi and playing with colours. Meanwhile, the Namazis were seen wearing black band at number of places in protests against the impending Waqf Amendment Bill . No Eid prayers to be offered at Srinagars Eidgah: Waqf board
Violent clash in Meerut after Eid prayers, many injured
At least half a dozen people are said to have been injured in the violence, although the police are yet to confirm the number.
Arun Govil Visits Accused In Meerut Murder Case, Distributes Ramayana Among Inmates
The event, part of Govil's ongoing 'Ghar Ghar Ramayan' initiative, saw the prisoners welcome him with chants of 'Jai Shri Ram.'
Blue Drum Sales Plummet In Aligarh After Meerut Murder, Shopkeepers Worried
The murder case in Meerut, where Muskan and her lover Sahil killed her husband and hid his body in a blue drum, has shocked the city and significantly reduced blue drum sales in Aligarh
NHAIs Toll Prices Hike Set To Affect Delhi-Meerut Expressway, Lucknow Highways And MoreAll About It
Meerut Murder Case: AI video of police officer kissing Muskan Rastogi surfaces, case filed
Meerut Police has taken action against an Instagram user for sharing a deepfake video that has been making the rounds online. The AI-generated video appears to show a senior police inspector kissing Muskan Rastogi, a 26-year-old woman accused of ...
Copy Of Ramayana, And A Request: Meerut Murder Accused Get Visitor In Jail
Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, accused in the high-profile murder of Meerut's Saurabh Rajput, are in the Chaudhary Charan Singh District Jail.
UP Woman Thrashes Husband, Threatens 'Meerut-Like' Massacre For Objecting To Affair, Video Is Viral
A man in UP's Gonda accused his wife of assault and threatening to kill him, referencing the Meerut murder case. The wife denied the allegations, claiming harassment and forced abortions.
UP Woman's Meerut-Like 'Drum' Warning To Husband, Assault Video Goes Viral
A woman in Uttar Pradesh has allegedly threatened to chop off her husband's body parts and put them in a drum, in an act similar to a recent gruesome killing in Meerut.
Two men in Gwalior claim life threats from wives and live-in partners
BHOPAL: A few days after the shocking murder of merchant navy officer Saurabh Rajput , allegedly by his wife Muskan and her lover Sahil in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, two men in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, have claimed their lives are in danger from their wives and partners. A sweet-maker named Anil Sen held a protest in Gwalior city, holding a poster that read, CM Sir, please give me justice. My wife has betrayed me and got my son murdered. She can now get me eliminated. Many husbands have been killed by their wives with the help of their lovers. I may face the same fate as my wife has 3-4 boyfriends. Sen said he has written to the Chief Minister and submitted complaints to local officials, but his concerns remain unaddressed. He claimed his wife, who left him three years ago, has multiple boyfriends and is currently living with a man named Rahul Batham. Sen also alleged that she was responsible for the death of their nine-year-old son and fears for the life of their seven-year-old child, who is with her. He said she has been threatening him and might have him killed. According to Janakganj police station in-charge VS Chauhan, The police will look into the matter and conduct necessary investigations once the concerned man approaches us with his complaint. In another case in Gwalior, a man named Anil Pal alleged that his wife, who is living with her lover Mangal Singh Kushwah, recently attempted to have him killed. Pal said that on March 20, he saw his wife with Kushwah at the Chandrabadani Naka bus stand. When he tried to stop Kushwah's car, Kushwah allegedly tried to run him over. Pal survived and reported the incident to the police. However, he claimed that instead of filing an attempted murder case, the police registered it as an accident. Pal, who has three children, suffered back injuries in the incident. Circle SP (CSP-Gwalior) Robin Jain said, Appropriate action, including adding more stringent sections in the case, may be done, depending on where the investigations take us following the statements of the concerned man and the others associated with the case. Meanwhile, in Jabalpur district, a 35-year-old private bank employee named Anand Dube has gone missing. Before disappearing, he sent a video to his mother, in which he alleged that his wife was continuously harassing him. In the video, Dube said that he was leaving everything behind because of his wife's harassment and was going away. The local police have registered a missing person complaint and are searching for Dube.
Comedian Munawar Faruqui criticized Meerut Police's order against Eid prayers on public highways. The directive threatens legal consequences for violators. Munawar expressed his frustration on social media, highlighting the impact on religious freedom. He recently conducted Umrah in Mecca with his wife. He shared his experience and photos, offering prayers for everyone.
Meerut SP (city) Ayush Vikram Singh on Thursday said that those who perform namaz on the roads on occasion of Eid will face first information reports (FIR) and potential arrest, and their passports and driving licences could be cancelled
Gwalior Man Fears For Life As Wife's '4th Boyfriend' Allegedly Issues Death Threats
The husband accused his wife and her lover of murdering his elder son. His younger son also lives with the couple. He fears that he might suffer the same fate as Saurabh Rajput from the Meerut drum murder case
The police in Meerut has warned against people offering namaz on roadside. The police said that people offering namaz on roads will face strict legal action that may lead to their passports getting cancelled and driving license revoked, reports said. Meerut Superintendent Police (City), Ayush Vikram Singh, has reiterated that Eid prayers should be offered at local mosques or designated Eidgahs and that no one should perform namaz on the roads, news agency IANS reported. Last year, some individuals defied the directives and prayed on the roads, leading to action against more than 80 people. This time, anyone violating the rule will face strict legal action, Singh told PTI . The police warning comes ahead of of Eid-ul-Fitr and last Friday prayers of Ramzan. Meanwhile, Mint quoted Union Minister of State (MoS), Jayant Singh as describing the Meerut top cop's warning as 'Policing towards Orwellian 1984. Jayant Singh is the leader of Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) which is part of the BJP-led NDA alliance. He is currently serving as the Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship. Aazad Samaj Party-Kanshi Ram MP Chandra Shekhar Aazad said that he thinks that Muslims will have to get permission even to breathe in the coming times. In UP there is a competition among the police officers to see who will give more disgusting statements against Muslims, which will create publicity. The police are not the court. They do not have any right to cancel passports...I think Muslims will have to get permission even to breathe in the coming times. The UP government and central government should see what is happening to their officials, he told ANI .
Passports, DL may be cancelled if Eid namaz prayers offered on roads: Meerut Police
Union minister and RLD chief Jayant Singh was among the first to react to this decision, when he posted on X: Policing towards Orwellian 1984! In his iconic novel Nineteen Eighty-Four, George Orwell talks about law enforcers or Thought Police who have immense powers.
Scared after Meerut & Auraiyas husband murder cases, UP man marries off wife to lover (VIDEO)
In a shocking and unusual turn of events, a man from Sant Kabir Nagar in Uttar Pradesh arranged his wife's marriage to her lover after discovering her 18-month-long affair. Bablu decided to take this step to avoid potential harm to himself, citing ...
Meerut Police have restricted Eid namaz to designated sites, prohibiting street prayers, and warned of legal action against violators. The directive prompted political backlash, with RLD's Jayant Chaudhary likening it to Orwellian totalitarianism, highlighting concerns over extreme surveillance and control measures.
UP: Ahead Of Eid, Meerut Police Warns Against Namaz On Roads; Violators To Face Strict Action
Passports, Driving Licence Can Be Cancelled If Namaz Offered On Roads, Warn Meerut Police
Meerut Superintendent Police (City), Ayush Vikram Singh, said that Eid prayers should be offered at local mosques or designated Eidgahs.
UP: Meerut Police warns of strict action against Eid namaz on roads
Meerut: Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr and last Friday prayers of Ramzan, Meerut Police has issued strict warnings against people offering namaz on roads, saying violators will face strict legal action that may lead to their passports getting cancelled and driving licences revoked. Meerut Superintendent Police (City), Ayush Vikram Singh, has reiterated that Eid prayers should be 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 .
Driving Licence Can Be Cancelled If Namaz Offered On Roads, Warn UP Cops
Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr and last Friday prayers of Ramzan, Meerut Police has issued strict warnings against people offering namaz on roads.
Inspired By Meerut Murder? UP Woman Threatens To Chop Up Alcoholic Husband, Seal Him In Drum
Police said the husband is an alcoholic and the couple, who got married five years and have two children, have a troubled relationship due to his addiction
