From Meerut To Meghalaya, Crime Stories That Shocked India In 2025
Criminal cases, including Raja Raghuvanshi and Saurabh Rajput's murder, have left the nation stunned.
India under the leadership of PM Modi is set to become third-largest economy by 2027: UP CM Yogi
LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated today that India is poised to become the world's third-largest economy by 2027, propelled by its unprecedented growth in the last decade. Speaking on the 11th anniversary of the Modi government , CM Yogi highlighted that India was the only major economy to have doubled in size within a decade, and the first country to more than double its per capita income, rising from Rs 79,000 in 2013-14 to approximately Rs 2.5 lakh currently. Interacting with media persons, CM Yogi congratulated Prime Minister Modi on behalf of the UP government and the people of the state for ushering in a golden era of development. He presented a report card on the Centre's good governance and welfare initiatives. CM Yogi stated that India's economy, unstable and lacking public confidence before 2014, was the world's 11th largest despite decades of independence. However, under Prime Minister Modis leadership of a decade, the country has risen to become the fourth largest economy, surpassing Britainits former colonial rulerand now overtaking Japan, he added. He emphasised the transformative impact on infrastructure over the past 11 years, calling it the ackbone of a strong economy. He noted that The pace of highway construction has tripledfrom 11 km/day during the UPA era to over 35 km/day today. About 3.8 lakh km of rural roads have been built, connecting 99% of villages under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana, he claimed adding that 3,600 km of high-speed corridors were developed, and Indias first rapid rail was now operational between Delhi and Meerut. Indias growth story remains resilient as global economy lags: RBI governor Shaktikanta Das India became a global identity under PM Modi: CM yogi Adityanath The Chief Minister further detailed infrastructure development, stating, Since 2014, over 55,000 km of highways have been expanded. Metro services, earlier limited to 5 cities, are now running in 23 cities, including six in Uttar Pradesh. World-class trains like the Namo Bharat, Amrit Bharat, and Vande Bharat Express are redefining rail travel. Airport infrastructure has also doubledfrom 74 airports built in 67 years to 160 airports today. In Uttar Pradesh alone, operational airports have increased from 2 in 2017 to 16 of which four are international airports, while the fifth at Jewar will be operational soon, said the UP CM. CM Yogi credited Prime Minister Modi for giving India a global identity and transforming service into a pledge, governance into a culture, and security into a prioritymarking the rise of a developed, self-reliant New India. He stated that PM Modi believed where there was technology, there was progressand where there was a BJP government, there was also welfare of the poor. He added that PM Modi had redefined governance as a medium of service and partnership with the people. In the last 11 years, service has become a resolution, good governance a culture, and security the highest priority. This is the new Indiaan India the world trusts, said CM Yogi. The Chief Minister criticised previous Congress-led governments for breaking public trust and damaging India's global image in the 65 years after independence. In contrast, he said, the last 11 years under Prime Minister Modi have provided a corruption-free, nepotism-free, and appeasement-free leadership. He added that Modi ji had realised the vision of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat, turned India into a symbol of trust, laid the foundation of a developed and self-reliant nation, and presented a clear roadmap for the next 25 years. CM Yogi reiterated that in the last 11 years, India has carved a distinct identity not just socially and culturally, but also in security, governance, and economy. Governance today is defined by policy clarity, transparency, and accountability. Development is no longer just a sloganit now reflects inclusive progress that balances heritage with growth. Every citizen now benefits from government schemes based on eligibility, not identity. Sabka Saath, Sabka Vishwas, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayas has become the foundation of governance, driven by citizen satisfaction rather than appeasement. The country has witnessed a strong model of zero tolerance for corruption, Minimum Government, Maximum Governance through Digital India, and unwavering commitment to national unity and internal security, said CM Yogi. Referring to India's military strength, the UP CM noted that the 11 years of PM Modis government are being marked at a time when Indias military strength had been both tested and trusted globallyas seen through Operation Sindoor. He observed that before 2014, India was perceived as a nation that spoke of peace even when provoked. But under PM Modi, a new doctrinethe New Normalhad emerged. While India prefers peaceful development with like-minded nations, any breach of security or promotion of terrorism will be met with decisive action like surgical strikes, air strikes, and Operation Sindoor , said the CM. He also commended the abrogation of Article 370, stating it brought Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh fully into the constitutional fold, establishing a new model of Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. CM Yogi concluded by saying that during the Amrit Mahotsav of Independence, PM Modi gave the nation the mantra of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India), rooted in the Panch Pran (Five Pledges): building a developed India, freeing the country from the mentality of slavery, pride in heritage, strengthening unity and integrity, and fulfilling civic duties.
Raja-Sonam, Saurabh-Muskan, And More: Cases Of Love, Marriage, Betrayal & Cold-Blooded Murder
The shocking Meghalaya case comes months after the Meerut merchant navy officer murder case.
'Husband killers': From Indore to Meerut, the chilling murder cases that sparked national outrage
Sonam Raghuvanshi, Indore Couple missing Case: A disturbing trend of wives allegedly murdering their husbands, often with the help of accomplices, has ignited public outrage in India. Cases range from a honeymoon killing in Meghalaya, where a wife allegedly hired men to kill her husband, to a Meerut murder involving dismemberment and concealment in a cement drum.
17 year old Aastha killed by her own mother for talking to her boyfriend in Meerut
In a shocking incident in Meerut's Partapur region, 17-year-old Aastha was murdered by her mother and family members for having a relationship. They strangled her and beheaded her with a bolt cutter, disposing of the body parts in different canals to prevent identification. Police have arrested five individuals, including the mother and a minor, while one suspect remains at large.
'Gun in the bag': Food delivery agent caught with illegal arms in UP's Muzaffarnagar
A 23-year-old man from Meerut, who was working in Haryana as an agent for a popular food delivery app, was caught by police in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar disctrict, carrying a cache of illegal firearms. Authorities recovered 10 country-made pistols along with ammunition hidden inside his delivery bag. Police acted on a tip-off and stopped the suspect near the Jamalpur canal culvert in Ramraj area, where he was trying to evade them on a motorcycle. Upon searching, officers found the weapons and cartridges. Muzaffarnagar Senior Superintendent of Police Sanjay Kumar Verma said the man, identified as Sudhanshu Kumar, had been using his job as a delivery agent as a front to smuggle illegal firearms across several states, including Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh. He has a criminal history and has five criminal cases registered against him, police said. During questioning, Sudhanshu disclosed the involvement of six others in the illegal arms trade. Police have formed a special unit to track down and arrest these suspects. The gang reportedly supplied weapons to different regions, with a notable demand in Meerut. Legal action has been initiated under the Arms Act, and efforts continue to uncover the source and buyers of the weapons. (With inputs from PTI)
Ahead of Bakrid, UP police on high alert, security tightened
Ahead of Bakrid celebrations on Saturday, June 7, the Uttar Pradesh police are on high alert, taking proactive steps to maintain communal harmony and ensure peaceful festivities across the state. Security arrangements have been tightened in districts like Meerut, Aligarh, Etawah, and Ghazipur with the deployment of the Rapid Action Force (RAF), Provincial Armed Constabulary Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
8 Snakes Rescued From UP House 2 Days After Villagers Kill 52 Serpents
Two days after the residents of Samouli village in Meerut district killed 52 snakes that crawled out of the courtyard of a farmer's house, forest officials rescued eight snakes from the same house, officials said.
Allahabad HC declares arrest of two accused in Chhattisgarh liquor scam as 'illegal'
LUCKNOW: In a major ruling, Allahabad High Court declared that the arrest of Anwar Dhebar, a Chhattisgarh-based businessman and brother of former Raipur mayor and former IAS officer Anil Tuteja, both accused in a money laundering case of Rs 2000 crore Chhattisgarh liquor scam, as illegal. A division bench, comprising Justice Siddharth Varma and Justice Madan Pal Singh, granted bail to Dhebar in connection with the FIR lodged against him in Meerut. The bench noted that the arrest memos did not have any column for the ground on which the petitioner was arrested, nor was given the reason for arrest. The court in its order stated that here being a definite non-compliance of the mandate of Section 50 of the CrPC and Article 22(1) of the Constitution of India, we are of the view that the arrest of the petitioner be declared illegal and all subsequent arrest memos be quashed and also the remand orders be set aside, said the bench. In connection with the chain of events related to the Chhattisgarh liquor scam, an FIR was lodged against Dhebar in Uttar Pradesh under sections 420, 468, 471, 473, 484 and 120-B of the Indian Penal Code on July 30, 2023. Almost 11 months later, on June 18, 2024, Dhebar, who had been granted bail by the Chhattisgarh High Court, was again arrested by UP police just 20 minutes after his release in Raipur. Following the arrest, the Investigation Officer (IO) applied for a transit remand under Section 167 of CrPC before the magistrate at Raipur and it was granted for 48 hours. Subsequently, Dhebar was produced before the special judge (Prevention of Corruption Act) of Meerut, who remanded him to judicial custody until July 1, 2024. Finally, Dhebar moved Allahabad High Court and his plea was clubbed with the petition filed by the other accused ex-IAS officer Anil Tuteja who was arrested separately in the connection with the same case. As both the petitions sought the court to declare their arrest illegal, they were heard together by the court. On the other hand, the Additional Advocate General for the state submitted that since there was a memo of arrest and the son of the petitioner Dhebar had been informed about the arrest, the arrest could not be held illegal as the reason for it was known to the petitioner. The bench however was not satisfied with the Additional Advocate General's contention, and it stated that neither in the memos of arrest nor in the information given to Dhebar's son or in the remand orders were given the ground of arrest communicated to the petitioners. Furthermore, the court also observed that the petitioners were given no opportunity of hearing to oppose the custodial remand. The court concluded that the petitioners were never furnished the grounds of arrest as mandated under Section 50 of CrPC. Declaring their arrests illegal, the court refused to interfere with the charge-sheet submitted by the investigation officer. The Court, however, clarified that the proceedings following law as per the charge-sheet may continue in the case.
Noida is all set to get a new 400-metre-long skywalk, with an estimated cost of Rs 40 crore. The Noida Authority is planning to build a modern circular skywalk at the Sector-62-63 roundabout, near the Delhi-Meerut Expressway. The detailed project report will be reviewed by IIT experts.
CCSU Result 2025 Released at ccsuniversityweb.in Direct Link to Download 1st Sem Result
CCSU Result 2025 OUT as Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut (CCSU) has released the 2025 results for various UG and PG courses on its official website and students can check their results now via the official website using the direct link and instructions provided below.
UP: Earthquake magnitude 2.7 strikes Meerut
A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 2.7 struck Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, on Sunday morning at 08:44 AM IST, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The quake's epicenter was located five kilometers below the surface. Earlier, on May 28, a stronger earthquake of magnitude 3.9 jolted Churachandpur, Manipur.
Meerut Murder: Muskan Rastogi, Wife Of Ex-Merchant Navy Officer, Seeks To Study Law From Jail
CCSU Result 2025 Released at ccsuniversityweb.in Direct Link to Download 1st, 3rd Sem Result
CCSU Result 2025 OUT! Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut (CCSU) has released the 2025 results for various UG and PG courses on its official website, and students can check their results now via the official website using the direct link and instructions provided below.
Zepto Halts Caf Ops For 80 Stores Across Six Cities Amid High Demand
Caf operations have been temporarily suspended in Agra, Chandigarh, Meerut, Mohali, Amritsar, and parts of Delhi.
CCSU Result 2025 Released at ccsuniversity.ac.in Direct Link to Download 1st, 3rd, 5th Sem 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.A/B.Voc/B.B.A/B.Sc/M.A/M.Com/Other Exams 1st, 3rd, 5th Sem Results Online.
Delhi-Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor Nearing Completion: 82 Km High-Speed RRTS To Be Ready By June-End
Nearly entire Delhi-Meerut RRTS corridor set to open by June; over 1 crore already served
Travel time between Delhi and Meerut will soon reduce. The Namo Bharat corridor is almost ready. The 82-km stretch will connect Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi to Modipuram in Meerut. 55 km is already operational. Trial runs are underway on the remaining sections. The corridor has served over one crore commuters. Meerut Metro will share the same infrastructure.
Woman In Extramarital Affair Kills Husband, A Meerut Throwback In Kanpur
The gruesome murder of a man in Kanpur has revealed multiple layers of conspiracy, an extramarital affair, and a modus operandi that matches partly with the Meerut killing that had sent shockwaves through the country two months ago.
BKU Atal chief booked for announcing bounty to behead Rakesh Tikait
LUCKNOW : A man identified as Amit Chaudhary, president of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Atal), has been booked over a social media post in which he allegedly announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh for anyone who would behead Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait. The viral post sparked protests by Tikait's followers in Muzaffarnagar and Meerut. Cases were registered against Chaudhary at Civil Lines Police Stations in Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, and Agra. Muzaffarnagar Station House Officer Ashutosh Kumar Singh stated that in the viral video, the accused purportedly announced a Rs 5 lakh reward for the beheading of Tikait. A case was also lodged against Chaudhary in the Jani police station area of Meerut, confirmed by Station In-charge Mahesh Kumar Rathore. In a video released in Meerut on Sunday, Amit Chaudhary is shown stating that he would give Rs 5 lakh to anyone who beheads Rakesh Tikait. Declaring Tikait a raitor, terrorist and madman, Chaudhary accused him of making anti-national statements. From his statements, it is clear that he is part of a sleeper cell. They work with a terrorist mentality and make statements against society or the government, Chaudhary reportedly said in the video. Following his remarks, several farmers staged protests at the Jani police station in Meerut on Sunday afternoon. Chaudhary also criticised Tikait for allegedly insulting traders. Rakesh Tikait is calling traders dishonest and speaking about dealing with them. I want to say that the countrys traders are its backbone. Their role in the GDP is significant. It is the trader who adds value to the farmers crop by purchasing it and bringing it to the market. For farmers, traders should be revered, he said. He further stated that Tikait operated with a terrorist sleeper cell mentality and that such individuals should be beheaded. Now, merely removing Rakesh Tikaits turban will not sufficehis head must be severed. Given the kind of statements and mentality he is displaying, we must not stop at his turban; we must behead him. I will offer Rs 5 lakh to anyone who carries it out, he declared. Notably, on 2 May, Rakesh Tikait faced intense public outrage in Muzaffarnagar over his comments on the Pahalgam terror attack. During the protest, there was pushing and shoving, and someone struck his head with a flag, causing his turban to fall off. Right-wing organisations strongly protested against him. The situation became so tense during the demonstration that police had to escort the farmer leader out of the area. However, Tikait managed to leave safely and was not injured.
UP man booked for issuing beheading threat against Tikait
With the viral post sparking protests by the followers of the farmer leader in Muzaffarnagar and Meerut, a case was registered against Amit Choudhry at the Civil Lines Police Station in Muzaffarnagar.
UP man booked for announcing reward for beheading BKU's Rakesh Tikait in social media post
MUZAFFARNAGAR: A man has been booked over his social media post in which he allegedly announced a reward for anyone who beheads Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait. With the viral post sparking protests by the followers of the farmer leader in Muzaffarnagar and Meerut, a case was registered against Amit Choudhry at the Civil Lines Police Station in Muzaffarnagar. Station House Officer Ashutosh Kumar Singh said on Sunday that in the viral video, the accused purportedly announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh for the beheading of Tikait. Led by the BKU's Muzaffarnagar district president Naveen Rathi, hundreds of protesters demanded immediate police action against Choudhry. Rathi said he has lodged an FIR against the accused. In Meerut, BKU activists gheraoed Jani police station, demanding action against Chowdhury. BKU Meerut district president Anurag Chaudhary led a tractor-trolley protest and staged a sit on the police station premises. Police in both districts issued statements regarding the registration of FIRs but did not elaborate on the accused and reasons why he made such statements against Tikait. It is part of the probe, they said.
Roof Collapses At Delhi's New Ashok Nagar Station Amid Heavy Rain, Services Halted
A section of the steel roof at New Ashok Nagar station on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor was damaged due to heavy rainfall accompanied by a strong windstorm on Saturday, an official statement.
NEW DELHI: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) on Saturday informed Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Harsh Malhotra, that the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway would be ready within three months. Malhotra inspected the entire 210-km stretch of the expressway along with officials from the Authority. The minister took cognisance of the various bottlenecks reported by NHAI officials and directed them to expedite the work and complete the project within the stipulated time frame so that it could be opened to the general public as scheduled. After the inspection, the minister stated that the expressway would be instrumental in decongesting the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi and also reduce the load on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway and other connecting highways. The 210-kilometre-long access-controlled expressway, with an operational speed limit of 100 kmph, will connect the national capital with Uttarakhands capital, Dehradun. It starts from Akshardham Temple in Delhi and passes through several districts of Uttar Pradesh, such as Baghpat, Baraut, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli and Saharanpur, before culminating at Dehradun. The project was expected to be completed within the deadline of March 2024. It was approved in 2020, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation of the expressway in December last year. The expressway is being developed at an approximate cost of 12,000 crore and will reduce the travel time from Delhi to Dehradun from the existing 6.5 hours to 2.5 hours. The expressway will also have a spur towards Haridwar and connect to the Char Dham Highway, thereby enhancing connectivity to the hill stations and pilgrimage sites of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. The final 20-kilometre stretch passes through the eco-sensitive zone of Rajaji National Park, where Asias longest elevated wildlife corridor (12 kilometres) is being constructed. This includes the 340-metre Daat Kali tunnel.
Delhi-Meerut RRTS Project: NCRTC Installs 200-Tonne Steel Span Over Barapula Flyover
'Food adulteration is a social crime,' says UP CM Yogi; calls for public shaming of offenders
LUCKNOW: Launching a renewed crackdown on those involved in food adulteration and the sale of counterfeit medicines, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday termed the menace a social crime, declaring that such acts would not be tolerated. In a strong deterrent measure, the CM called for the public identification of offenders by displaying their photos at major intersections to raise awareness and discourage others. Chairing a high-level review meeting of the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) department in Lucknow, Adityanath directed officials to take strict and decisive action against adulterators, fake medicine traders, and others under the states zero tolerance policy. He instructed that daily consumables such as oil, ghee, spices, milk, and cheese be tested rigorouslypreferably at production unitsto ensure quality. Special teams should be formed to carry out intensive checks of milk and dairy products with continuous monitoring, he said. Additionally, professional blood donors should be identified, and effective control should be established in this sector, he added. Public health is the state's top priority and it must be handled with full transparency and commitment. Officials informed the CM that the states network of food and drug laboratories had expanded significantly. Apart from six major divisions already in operation, new laboratories and offices have been established in Aligarh, Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Bareilly, Basti, Chitrakoot, Kanpur, Mirzapur, Moradabad, Prayagraj, Saharanpur, and Devi Patan divisions. Laboratory buildings in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, and Jhansi have also been upgraded, while three modern microbiology labs have been set up in Lucknow, Meerut, and Varanasi. These facilities are equipped for testing microorganisms, protozoa, viruses, bacteria, mycotoxins, and other pathogens. Testing is already underway in Lucknow and Meerut. The Chief Minister suggested the creation of a Corpus Fund to support the operation and maintenance of these laboratories. To tackle the fake drug trade effectively, Adityanath directed improved coordination between FSDA and police authorities to ensure better enforcement and drug quality checks. For transparency in the food safety process, FSDA has implemented a password-protected barcode system, allowing confidential and impartial sample analysis. Each sample is digitally tested by scientists and validated only after senior official approval. To boost public involvement, the department has introduced a mobile app called Food Safety Connect and a toll-free number (1800-180-5533). The CM instructed that a complaint be considered resolved only after the complainant expresses satisfaction. Significant progress has also been reported in the pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing sectors. Over the past three years, investment proposals worth 1,470 crore have been approved, generating direct employment for more than 3,340 people. There has also been a notable increase in pharmaceutical units, medical device production, blood banks, and retail medicine sellers across the state.
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.
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.
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.
Meerut Woman Married To Pakistani Sent Back From Wagah Border For Holding Indian Passport
Sana had arrived in India with her two children on a 45-day visa, but when she visited the Wagah border on April 24, she was denied permission to cross
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.
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
3 Schoolgirls Go Missing From Meerut's Kasturba Gandhi Vidyalaya; DM, SP Rush To Spot
Three girls from Kasturba Gandhi Residential School in Meerut went missing on April 3. The school tried to suppress the news, but authorities were alerted. Non-functional CCTV cameras and a broken back wall were found
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.
