60 Policies, Rs 100 Crore Claim: Meerut Man Kills Mother, Father And Wife For Insurance Money
Vishal Singhal of Meerut killed family members to claim over Rs 100 crore from insurance, exposed after his fourth wife escaped and alerted police
23 Get Life Imprisonment in 2017 Rampur Land Dispute Murder Case
Meerut, Oct 6: Eight years after the brutal murder of a village heads husband over a land dispute, the District and Sessions Court in Rampur has sentenced 23 people to life imprisonment, along with a fine of Rs 85,000 each. The case dates back to 2017 in Gangapur Sharkee village, Milak area, where Sanjeev Pandey, [] The post 23 Get Life Imprisonment in 2017 Rampur Land Dispute Murder Case appeared first on Northlines .
'Forwarding pro-Pak message not sedition': Allahabad high court grants bail to man
The Allahabad High Court granted bail to a Meerut man, Sajid Chaudhary, accused of sharing a Pakistan zindabad post. The court observed that merely supporting another country does not constitute endangering India's sovereignty under BNS section 152, though it might fall under promoting enmity. Sajid was charged under BNS section 152 and had been incarcerated since May.
5 arrested for putting up I love Muhammad poster in Uttar Pradeshs Meerut
According to police, the poster was put up on Friday night at the main intersection of Mawana town. On Saturday morning, locals objected to the poster and staged a protest
Allahabad High Court grants bail to man accused of sharing 'Pakistan Zindabad' post
Sajid Chaudhary, a resident of Meerut, was booked under Section 152 (endangering India's sovereignty) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and had been in jail since May 13, 2025
Allahabad HC grants bail to man accused of sharing 'Pakistan Zindabad' post
PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has granted bail to a man accused of sharing a post praising Pakistan on social media. Sajid Chaudhary, a resident of Meerut, was booked under Section 152 (endangering India's sovereignty) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and had been in jail since May 13, 2025. The post in question allegedly read: Kamran Bhatti Proud of You, Pakistan Zindabad. Allowing the bail plea, Justice Santosh Rai observed that while posting such a message may provoke anger or disharmony among citizens could be punishable under Section 196 (promoting enmity) of the BNS, it did not attract the stringent provisions of Section 152 of the BNS. The applicant's counsel argued that Chaudhary had been falsely implicated due to ulterior motives, and he had only forwarded the post and not posted or circulated any video anywhere. He further submitted that the accused had no criminal history and there was no likelihood of his tampering with evidence if released on bail. The government counsel opposed the plea, claiming the applicant was a separatist and had previously engaged in similar activities. In the order dated September 25, 2025, the court observed that the government counsel had not submitted any evidence proving that the accused had made any statement against the integrity and sovereignty of India. The court also observed that Section 152 of the BNS was a newly introduced provision without an equivalent in the Indian Penal Code (IPC), and cautioned that it should be invoked only with reasonable care.
11 Seconds, 3 Bullets: UP Man Shoots Friend, Another Films Murder
A man lay on the ground as his friend fired three bullets at him within 11 seconds in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut, only to stop when an accomplice recording the incident asked him to drop it.
Durga Pandal In UP's Deoria Recreates Meerut Blue Drum Murder Case
Prasad is being distributed through an automatic machine, attracting large crowds eager to witness the display.
Meerut: Man kills kin for Rs 50cr insurance; 4th wife exposes plot
Ayodhya Mosque trust to come up with new blueprint for approval of authorities
LUCKNOW: The Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation the trust overseeing the construction of the proposed mosque in Ayodhya is considering submitting a new design inspired by the local architectural style. Instead of a glass faade and other modern decorative elements, the mosque will now be designed in alignment with local sentiments and traditional aesthetics. As the decision to revise the design was made last year, the trust did not follow up with the local development authority to get the original building plans approved. The day-to-day functioning of the Indo-Islamic Cultural Foundation, the trust pursuing the construction of the mosque, is managed by a group of eight life trustees with Zufar Ahmad Faruqi as its Chairman and Athar Husain as Secretary. Faruqi is also the Chairman of the UP Sunni Central Waqf Board. The trust has six more members, including vice-president Adnan Farrukh Shah, a prominent cleric from Gorakhpur, treasurer Faiz Aftab, a Meerut-based businessman, and Mohd Rasheed, Imran Ahmed, Zunaid Siddiqui, and Saud Uz Zaman as members. Rasheed, Ahmed, and Siddiqui are businessmen from Lucknow, while Zaman is from Banda. In addition to the life trustees, several other individuals are associated with the trust in various capacities, contributing insights and participating in different committees. According to Secretary Athar Husain, suggestions for modifying the mosques design came from people in touch with the trust's chairman who had expressed interest in supporting the project. Hence, we are preparing a new blueprint with the help of industry experts and will resubmit our application. There's no need to dwell on the previously rejected proposal, he said. He further added, On behalf of the trust, we would also request the state government to provide a wider access road to the mosque site at Dhannipur in Sohawal. While the previous design took inspiration from Gulf-style mosques, trust officials stated that the revised version will adhere to architectural principles rooted in the Awadh region. The new structure will be built using brick, mortar, and other locally relevant materials. The trust was allotted five acres for the construction of the mosque. Husain reiterated that a significant portion of this land will be used to establish a museum dedicated to Ahmadullah Shah, a maulvi from Faizabad who fought against the British during the 1857 uprising.
The Sarai Kale Khan station is a marvel of modern infrastructure, offering a range of facilities that are comparable to those found in airports. Read here to here to know more about new Sarai Kale Khan station.
Who Are UPs Drone Chor? As Fear Runs High, A Look At Whats Causing Mob Assaults, Night Vigils
DIG (Meerut Range) says no theft has been conclusively linked to drones so far. CM Yogi Adityanath directed police to maintain a drone register and ban unauthorised night flights
Spanning an impressive 594 kilometers, the Ganga Expressway is a 6-lane (expandable to 8 lanes) greenfield expressway connecting Meerut in western Uttar Pradesh to Prayagraj in the east.
Akshay Kumar-starrer Jolly LLB 3 earns Rs 12.75 crore at box office
NEW DELHI, Sep 20: Jolly LLB 3, headlined by Bollywood star Akshay Kumar, has collected over Rs 12 crore nett at the domestic box office on its opening day. The film, which released in theatres on Friday, is the third installment in the courtroom comedy franchise that started with 2013s Jolly LLB, featuring Arshad Warsi as a down-on-luck lawyer from Meerut, Jolly Tyagi. It was followed by 2017s Jolly LLB 2 that saw Kumar starring as Jolly Mishra, another struggling [] The post Akshay Kumar-starrer Jolly LLB 3 earns Rs 12.75 crore at box office appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Indore group to burn 11-headed Surpanakha effigy with faces of accused women on Dussehra
BHOPAL: Come Dussehra and it would not just be the effigies of ten-headed demon king Ravan, which will be burnt in Indore to mark the victory of good over evil. In a development, which might generate controversy in the coming days, an 11-headed giant-size effigy of Surpanakha (sister of Ravan) will be burnt this year in Indore on Dussehra by Paurush a group working for the cause of men who are victims of wives abuse. Each head of the giant effigy will have representative faces of women who are either accused or have already been convicted by courts for killing their better halves or children in various parts of the country. In the centre of the 11 faces will be Indores Sonam Raghuvanshi, who along with alleged lover Raj Kushwah has recently been charge-sheeted by Meghalaya Police for plotting the May 23, 2025 honeymoon killing of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi. The other ten faces will include Harsha Padiyar, who is accused of abetting photographer husband Nitin Padiyars alleged suicide in Indore in January 2025, and Hansa Patel of MPs Dewas district who was allegedly involved in the murder of husband Pravin Patel. The effigy will further have faces of Muskan Rastogi, who is accused of murdering her husband with her lovers help in UPs Meerut in March 2025, and Ravita Kashyap, who with her lovers help allegedly strangled husband Amit Kashyap to death in the same western UP district in April 2025. The other faces include Shashi Devi (Firozabad, UP) who is accused of poisoning her husband to death with her lovers help in July 2025, Nikita Singhania (Jaunpur, UP) who is accused of abetting AI engineer husband Atul Subhashs suicide in Bengaluru in December 2024, Sushmita Dev (Delhi) who allegedly murdered husband Karan Dev with her lovers help in July 2025, and Gudiya Devi who allegedly murdered husband Vijay Chauhan in Mumbai in July 2025. Two women who are accused of killing their children too will have their representative faces on the heads of the Surpanakha effigy, including Suchna Seth who allegedly killed her four-year-old son in Goa and transported the body in her luggage, and Priyanka Savita, a widow convicted in July this year by a court in central UPs Auraiya district for mercilessly killing her three children in June 2024. Surpanakhas effigy will reportedly be paraded through the city in a procession before being burnt at Indores Mahalaxmi Nagar Mela Ground at 6.30 pm on Dussehra. Already banners and posters of this first-of-its-kind Surpanakha Dahan event have been put up in some parts of Indore, and announcements inviting commoners to attend are being made. All that matters is the destruction of evil, irrespective of whether its male or female. The event is being organized with this theme in mind. Ravan symbolizes evil during his time, but in the modern world, such Surpanakhas also symbolize evil and destruction, Paurush organizations head Ashok Dashora said.
Man Stands Upright On Speeding Bike On Bijnor Highway, Meerut Police Vows Action
The clip depicts the unidentified man standing fully upright on the bike's seat while cruising at breakneck speed, without gripping the handlebars.
Bro Made Great Khali Look Smaller: WWE Icon Stunned As 8-Foot-2 Meerut Teen Overshadows Him
Dubbed the Greatest Khali or Greater Khali by fans, Mr Singh's meeting with the legendary Dalip Singh Rana has taken the internet by storm
The Greater Khali? WWE Icon Stunned As 8-Foot-2 Meerut Teen Towers Over Him
Dubbed the Greatest Khali or Greater Khali by fans, Mr Singh's meeting with the legendary Dalip Singh Rana has taken the internet by storm
The last station on the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor, located at Sarai Kale Khan, is all set to start operations soon, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will likely inaugurate on September 17, Wednesday. With the inauguration of the new station, travel time between Sarai Kale Khan and Meerut will be reduced to just one hour, with stops at each station, officials of the National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) said on Saturday.
Delhi-Meerut RRTS to link seamlessly with Metro for smoother NCR travel
The Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor, expected to open soon, will integrate most Namo Bharat stations with Delhi Metro for seamless travel. Key hubs like Sarai Kale Khan, Anand Vihar, New Ashok Nagar and Ghaziabad link directly to metro lines. With footbridges, travelators and lifts, the system aims to cut travel time, boost public transport use, and support sustainable urban mobility.
In the Hasanpur area, road construction and street lighting are already complete. The 23.6 km stretch of expressway is expected to be fully finished soon. Work on a rainwater drainage pipeline has also been completed.
The Namo Bharat train, operating at its highest speed of 160 kmph on the 55-km section of Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System, has become the fastest running train in the country.
India welcomes Namo Bharat, its fastest train, reaching 160 km/h on the Delhi-Meerut RRTS. It surpasses previous speed limits of Gatimaan Express and Vande Bharat. The operational section covers 55 km, with plans for a full 82.15 km corridor. Commuters can soon travel from Delhi to Meerut in under an hour.
Abdullah Residency faces demolition over encroachment claims in Meerut
In the aftermath of UP energy minister Somendra Tomars allegations that Abdullah Residency in Meerut was being sold exclusively to Muslims and had a mosque built inside, partial demolition was carried out at the housing project. The following day, a complaint was filed by Sandeep Kumar, a junior engineer from the Uttar Pradesh Housing and 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 .
Delhi-NCR to get transport boost as Namo Bharat RRTS, Pink Line extension expected to open on...
The projects likely to be unveiled include the 12.3 km Majlis Park-Maujpur metro corridor (Pink Line extension) and the 82 km Namo Bharat RRTS corridor (Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut).
Jolly LLB 3 trailer out: Akshay, Arshad Warsi lock horns in court
The much-awaited trailer of Jolly LLB 3 is finally out, showcasing an epic courtroom face-off between Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi. The trailer was unveiled on Wednesday at a special promotional event in Meerut, where fans got their first glimpse of the clash between Akshay and Warsi. The film brings back the essence of the [] The post Jolly LLB 3 trailer out: Akshay, Arshad Warsi lock horns in court appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Namo Bharat And Meerut Metro Trains To Run On Same Tracks | See Pics
Namo Bharat and Meerut Metro services, set to be inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi soon, will offer faster commutes with advanced trains and centralized control in Meerut.
4 arrested after 22-year-old killed in Meerut clash:
UP minister alleges housing society only for minorities, builders deny
Abdullah Residency, an upcoming housing society project in Meerut, has come under scrutiny after Uttar Pradesh Minister of State for Energy Somendra Tomar on Sunday, September 7, alleged that homes were allotted to only Muslims and a mosque was being built within the premises. Tomar, who also represents the Meerut South constituency, said a case 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 .
Youth stabbed to death during Ganesh Visarjan Yatra in Meerut, horrific VIDEO surfaces
A 24-year-old youth was brutally stabbed to death during a Ganesh Visarjan procession in the Sardhana area of Meerut last night.
We are also covering: 'Nude Gang' Sparks Panic Among Women In Meerut, Drones Deployed To Monitor Area
'Nude Gang' Sparks Panic Among Women In Meerut, Drones Deployed To Monitor Area
Panic grips Daurala in Meerut after a fourth alleged ude gang attack. Police are using drones for investigation as fear spreads among villagers.
Meerut Murder Case: Custody Storm Brews Over Muskans Unborn Child, Family Wants DNA Proof
Six months after Saurabh was found murdered, his family wants a DNA test to establish if the child his wife Muskan, who is accused of killing him, is carrying is his
Donor Heart Arrives From Chandigarh To Delhi In Under 2 Hours Via Green Corridor
In a remarkable feat of medical expertise and coordination, doctors at a private hospital in Delhi successfully performed a life-saving heart transplant surgery on a 39-year-old man from Meerut.
Allahabad HC Slams Gyms For Letting Male Trainers Handle Women Without Safety Checks
The high court raised concerns over womens safety in gyms after a Meerut-based gym trainer was accused of making caste-based remarks against a female client
Allahabad HC raises serious concerns over male gym trainers imparting training to women
PRAYAGRAJ: The Allahabad High Court has raised serious concerns over the safety and dignity of women being trained by male trainers in gyms without adequate safeguards. Justice Shekhar Kumar Yadav made the observation while hearing an appeal filed by gym trainer Nitin Saini from Meerut, who has been accused of using a caste-based slur against a woman client. The court has fixed September 8 as the next date of hearing in the case. The victim, in her statement before the trial court, also alleged that the accused had prepared obscene videos of another woman client and had been sending such obscene material to that woman. On these allegations, the high court said the alleged acts may also attract offences punishable under Sections 354 (assault to outrage modesty of a woman) and 504 (intentional insult to provoke breach of peace) of IPC. In its order dated August 27, the court observed, It is a matter of serious concern that presently male gym trainers are imparting training to female clients without adequate safeguards to ensure their safety and dignity. Considering the aforesaid circumstances, the Investigating Officer of Police Station Brahmpuri, Meerut is directed to file a personal affidavit indicating that whether the gym operated by the appellant was duly registered under the law. Whether the appellant has been arrested in connection with the present case or not, and whether in the gym, trainers are female or not, the court said.
Lucknow Diary | Now, AI-based solution to help check food fraud
Researchers at the CSIR-Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP) in Lucknow have developed an AI-based solution to address food fraud and adulteration in the natural medicine industry. Led by senior scientist CH Ratnasekhar, the team established a technique to verify the authenticity of botanicals such as turmeric, ashwagandha, and basil. By combining AI with high-resolution mass spectrometry to analyse chemical fingerprints, the approach reports over 98% accuracy in identifying geographical origin, variety, specific plant parts, and detecting adulterated samples. Silent Diwali in store for NCR districts of state With Diwali inching closer, the UP government has announced a blanket ban on the manufacturing, storage, sale, and use of firecrackers in the NCR districts of the state Meerut, Ghaziabad, Gautam Budh Nagar, Bulandshahr, Hapur, Baghpat, Shamli, and Muzaffarnagar. The ban is in compliance with a Supreme Court directive to curb pollution. Violators face up to five-year jail terms and cash fines. Authorities stated that the move was crucial to mitigate the annual spike in air pollution levels during the festive season and safeguard public health. Officials emphasised that strict enforcement and public cooperation would be crucial. BJP allies flex muscles ahead of 2027 trial The 2027 Assembly poll is not too far, and the BJPs allies are flexing muscles to keep the former under pressure. Leaders of the Nishad Party, SBSP, RLD, and Apna Dal (S) gathered in Delhi for the national convention of the Nishad Party, setting the tone for political bargaining. They claimed that they are the PDA within the NDA, representing OBC and Dalit communities. Sharing the stage were Nishad Party chief Sanjay Nishad, SBSPs Om Prakash Rajbhar, Apna Dal (S) vice president Ashish Patel, and RLD general secretary Chandan Chauhan. Nishad, Rajbhar, and Patel are also ministers in the Yogi government. Namita bajpai Our correspondent in Uttar Pradesh namita.bajpai@newindianexpress.com
Delhi to Meerut in 30 minutes? Namo Bharat, Meerut Metro to soon make it reality, check key details
The long-awaited Namo Bharat and Meerut Metro are set to roll out soon, making life much easier for people who regularly commute between the two cities. Some sections between the cities will take just about half-an-hour, such as the one from Delhi to Meerut South. Read on for more details on this.
6,6,6,6: Rinku Singh smashes half century ahead of Asia Cup 2025, his strikerateis...
UP T20 League: Leading Meerut Mavericks, Rinku Singh showed a blistering knock of a half-century and many fours and sixes. His teammates Swastik Chikara and Rituraj Sharma also hit half a century.
The Meerut City-Lucknow Vande Bharat Express train will now be extended to Varanasi, according to officials in Indian Railways. The train will stop at Varanasi Junction via Ayodhya Dham Junction. The journey will take 12 hours from both sides.
Meerut: AIMIM councillor among 4 held for burning posters of Udaipur Files
Meerut police arrested an All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) councillor, along with three others, on charges of burning posters of the film, Udaipur Files, and raising objectionable slogans. The film is based on the killing of Udaipur-based tailor Kanhaiya Lal in June 2022, allegedly by Mohammad Riyaz and Mohammad Ghous, and has been plagued 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 .
Delhi-Meerut Expressway: CCTV footage of the crash shows the speeding Ertiga changing lanes at random before striking with the officer.
Watch video: Traffic constable killed by speeding car on Delhi-Meerut expressway, driver arrested
Vipin Kumar, a traffic constable, died after a speeding car hit him on the Delhi-Meerut expressway. He was managing traffic for VIP movement. The driver, Vinit alias Binney, was allegedly intoxicated and overspeeding. Police arrested Vinit, a history-sheeter. Kumar's brother filed a police report, and a murder charge was added.
Not fair: Only 11 per cent women Vice-Chancellor's in Indian universities
NEW DELHI: The highest echelons still remain inaccessible to women in education, a field predominantly dominated by the female workforce, with only 11.18% occupying the Vice-Chancellor (VC) positions in universities across the country, data shows. Out of 1,073 universities under the ambit of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), just 120 have women VCs, Secretary General of AIU, Pankaj Mittal, told this newspaper. Of this figure, 16 hold the top job in universities where the post is exclusively reserved for female appointees, she said. India has a total of 1,200-odd universities with 90% of them affiliated to the association. Women are increasingly occupying mid-level leadership roles like the Heads of Departments or Controller of Examinations. However, gender parity at the top remains elusive. The positive aspect is that the present situation is much better compared to the trend in our country three years ago when only 7% of universities had women VCs, Mittal elaborated. JNU, Dr Ambedkar University Delhi, Kashmir University, Allahabad University and Chaudhary Charan Singh University (formerly Meerut University), Dr Hari Singh University (Sagar University) are among the prominent ones with women VCs presently. UP & TN have max women heads. With 19 women Vice Chancellors in its 84 universities, Uttar Pradesh ranks No. 1 in terms of having women in a top leadership role. Tamil Nadu with 11 VCs in its 56 universities and Maharashtra with 10 women out of 79 universities take the second and third positions. The North east states have shown the best and wost represntation simultaneously, with Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Nagaland and Sikkim having zero female VCs, while Meghalaya is closest to ensuring gender parity with women VCs in 4 of its 9 universities. Emphasising the need for more women at the apex role, the Secretary General said, Women VCs often lead with a strong sense of purpose, championing initiatives that support gender equity, student well-being, inclusive policies, and social responsibility. They are more likely to prioritise mental health, community outreach, and inclusive decision-making areas that are sometimes overlooked in traditional models of leadership. Their presence at the top sends a powerful message: that leadership can be both strong and compassionate, she added. For women in Higher Educational Institutions, whether students, faculty, or aspiring leaders, the path is still shaped by invisible barriers, unspoken biases, and structural limitations, she felt. To change this, institutions must go beyond symbolic gestures and commit to real, people centric reforms. Mittal highlighted many of these aspects in her concept paper Promoting women-led development for Viksit Bharat during the second conference of women VCs held at Jharkhand on Friday.
Speeding Car Hits Traffic Cop On Delhi-Meerut Expressway, Flings Him Into Air | Video
Vipin, a traffic policeman, was critically injured after being hit by a speeding car on Delhi-Meerut Expressway.
Two wanted criminals arrested in separate encounters in Meerut and Muzaffarnagar
In Meerut, a criminal carrying a reward of 25,000, who was wanted in a cow slaughter case, was arrested following a police encounter late Friday night
8th accused held in Army jawan assault case at Meerut toll plaza
SP (Rural) Rakesh Kumar Mishra had earlier said that seven accused, identified as Sachin, Vijay, Anuj, Ankit, Suresh Rana, Ankit Sharma and Neeraj Talian alias Bittu, were arrested after CCTV footage analysis
Uttar Pradesh: NHAI cracks down on Meerut toll agency following assault on soldier
LUCKNOW: The assault on Army jawan Kapil Singh, 26, at Bhuni toll plaza under the jurisdiction of Sarurpur police station in Meerut has snowballed into a major controversy with the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) cancelling the licence of toll collection agency M/S Dharam Singh Company and imposing a fine of Rs 20 lakh on it. Meanwhile, the angry protests by local villagers continued on Tuesday. The NHAI, in a statement, condemned the conduct of the toll plaza staff and said it was committed to ensuring safe and seamless travel on national highways. The NHAI has imposed a penalty of Rs 20 lakh on the toll collecting agency, M/s Dharam Singh, in view of the grave breach of the contract agreement due to the agencys failure to manage the situation and ensure staff discipline, the statement said. Taking strict action on the incident of misbehaviour with army personnel by toll staff deployed at Bhuni toll plaza on Meerut-Karnal section of NH-709A on August 17, 2025, where an altercation between an Army personnel and toll staff escalated into a fight, the statement said. The incident had taken place at the Bhuni toll plaza in Sarurpur area on Sunday night, when Kapil Singh, a soldier of Rajput Regiment, hailing from Gotka village, was on his way to Delhi Airport. Kapil is posted in Jammu and Kashmir and he was returning to resume duty in Srinagar. Uttar Pradesh: Toll plaza employees assault army jawan in Meerut When he, accompanied by one of his cousins, approached the toll plaza on Karnal Highway, a dispute over the traffic jam and toll fee reportedly escalated into a physical assault. The Jawan, who had come on leave to take part in Kanwar Yatra, had to catch an early morning flight to Srinagar from Delhi. His car was stuck in a long line of vehicles at the toll plaza. Kapil urged the toll plaza employees to move the vehicles quickly, leading to an altercation. When the argument escalated, the toll plaza employees thrashed Kapil and his cousin. The police registered an FIR and arrested six people in connection with the assault case on Monday. Superintendent of Police (Rural) Rakesh Kumar Mishra said six accused were arrested based on CCTV footage, and efforts are underway to trace the others. The NHAI also initiated the process of terminating and debarring the toll collection firm from future participation in toll plaza bids. The incident triggered anger among locals who stormed the toll and vandalised property after the video of the Army soldiers assault went viral on social media. The crowd also confronted toll staff, leading to tensions in the area. Meanwhile, the enraged villagers demanded that the penalty of Rs 20 lakh imposed on the toll collection agency should be given to the victims family. The villagers also demanded strictest action against the perpetrators of crime and justice to the victims family. Meanwhile, there was a bee line of visitors including ex-servicemen and politicians at the victims residence to meet him on Tuesday. UP State Womens Commissions member Meenakshi Bharal also visited the injured jawan assuring him of all possible help.
VIDEO: Army jawan tied to pole, assaulted at Meerut toll plaza; NHAI fines operator Rs 20 Lakh
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) imposed a penalty of Rs 20 lakhs on the toll collecting agency at Bhuni Toll Plaza on Meerut-Karnal section, after its staff beat up an army personnel.
Strict Action Should Be Taken: Soldier's Father On UP Toll Plaza Assault
A disturbing incident unfolded at the Bhuni Toll Plaza in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, where Indian Army soldier Kapil Singh was brutally assaulted by toll staff on August 17.
Highway Body Imposes Rs 20 Lakh On Toll Plaza For Beating Up Soldier
State-owned NHAI has imposed a Rs 20 lakh fine on the toll collection agency of Bhuni toll plaza in Meerut where an Army personnel was beaten up by toll staff, an official statement said on Monday.
In Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, an army soldier named Kapil was allegedly attacked by toll plaza workers. Six individuals have been arrested. The NHAI fined the toll operator Rs 20 lakh and started license cancellation. The Indian Army has condemned the incident. Kapil, returning from leave, was assaulted after a queue dispute. Police filed a case based on CCTV footage.
Meerut toll plaza: NHAI slaps Rs 20 lakh fine on operator after assault on Army jawan, 6 arrested
The incident occurred on Sunday evening at the Meerut toll plaza in Sarurpur area, when a soldier was on his way back to duty.
Meerut Army Jawan-Toll Plaza Staff Clash: NHAI Slaps Rs 20 Lakh Fine, No Future Projects For Agency
The local police have lodged a First Information Report (FIR) and arrested six people in this matter, an official statement reads
Army Jawan Assaulted at Meerut Toll Plaza, 6 Arrested
Meerut, Aug 18: An Army jawan was allegedly assaulted by toll plaza employees in Uttar Pradeshs Meerut district while returning to duty, officials said on Monday. The incident occurred on Sunday at Bhuni toll plaza in Sarurpur area, where the jawan, Kapil of Gotka village, was on his way back after leave. His car got [] The post Army Jawan Assaulted at Meerut Toll Plaza, 6 Arrested appeared first on Northlines .
Army Jawan Assaulted At Meerut Toll Plaza, Six Arrested
Meerut, Aug 18: An Army jawan on his way to join duty was allegedly assaulted by toll plaza employees in Uttar Pradeshs Meerut district, an official said on Monday. Six people have been arrested in connection with the case, he said. The incident took place at the Bhuni toll plaza in Sarurpur area on Sunday, when Kapil, a soldier hailing from Gotka village, was returning to duty after leave. His car was stuck in a long line of vehicles at [] The post Army Jawan Assaulted At Meerut Toll Plaza, Six Arrested appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Meerut: The footage showed one of the toll plaza workers striking Kapil with a stick. When a fight with toll plaza workers broke out, the soldier was on his way to the Delhi Airport to board a flight for Srinagar after spending his leave with his family in his village.
In Rajasthan's Khairthal-Tijara, police discovered Hansram's body, bearing a throat injury and covered in salt, inside a drum on his residence's rooftop. His wife, three children, and the landlord's son, Jitendra, are missing, raising suspicions. The victim, employed at a brick kiln, was reportedly an alcoholic who frequently drank with Jitendra, intensifying the investigation into their disappearance.
Army Jawan On Way To Srinagar Pinned To Pole, Assaulted By Toll Booth Staff
An Army jawan was pinned to a pole and thrashed during an altercation at a toll booth in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut. Four toll booth staff have been arrested after a video of them assaulting the soldier circulated online.
Army Jawan Tied To Pole, Beaten By Toll Plaza Workers In Meerut; 4 Arrested
The Army jawan was identified as Kapil Kavad, who had an altercation with toll booth workers in Meerut while on his way to Srinagar to resume duty.
The incident has triggered memories of a brutal murder that took place in Uttar Pradesh' Meerut in March. Saurabh Rajput was murdered by his wife and her lover, who chopped up his body into pieces and buried them under wet cement in a blue drum. Read on to know more on this.
Viral Video Meerut: A chicken trader was spotted brutally assaulting two of his employees for demanding their unpaid salaries for three months in a startling incident from Meerut.
Hindu Yuva Vahini leader lured LLB student with job promise, raped her in Ghaziabad
LUCKNOW : The Ghaziabad city president of the Hindu Yuva Vahini is on the district police radar after allegedly raping an LLB student, who claimed she was called by the accused on the pretext of introducing her to a senior advocate but was instead taken to a flat and assaulted. The victim alleged that after the rape, the accused left her on the road and fled. He also allegedly threatened to kill her if she revealed the incident to anyone. According to sources, the victim reached Muradnagar police station at 11 pm. Members of the Bajrang Dal also arrived at the police station in support of the victim and created a commotion. Following this, the police registered a case against the accused. Police sources said raids were being conducted to nab him. The incident allegedly took place in Muradnagar, Ghaziabad. As per the police complaint, the victim met the accused, identified as Sushil Prajapati, a resident of Ghaziabad, in November 2021. Prajapati allegedly remained in regular contact with her over the phone. While studying law, she used to practise with a senior lawyer at the Meerut Court. Prajapati allegedly told her to start working at the Ghaziabad Court, claiming that he knew senior advocates there. He allegedly promised her that these advocates would provide her with a monthly remuneration and that his acquaintances would refer cases to her. The victim stated that she agreed to the suggestion and asked Prajapati to make arrangements for her practice in Ghaziabad Court. Sushil Prajapati called me at 11 am on Thursday and said that he had talked to a senior lawyer of Ghaziabad with whom he would introduce me, she claimed. In her complaint, she added that she took a bus from Meerut and reached Modinagar in Ghaziabad. From there, she travelled to the Rapid station, after which Prajapati asked her to come to Muradnagar. As I reached there, Sushil Prajapati was already standing there with his Thar, she mentioned. Prajapati allegedly took her to a flat, where he offered her a cold drink, saying the lawyer would arrive shortly. The cold drink was apparently spiked as I started feeling sleepy. Taking advantage of it, Prajapati forcefully assaulted me and raped me, the victim alleged in her complaint. She further claimed that Prajapati threatened her by saying he was a member of the Hindu Yuva Vahini with high-level connections, before leaving her on the road. He allegedly told her to return to Meerut quietly. After regaining consciousness, the victim reached Muradnagar police station to file her complaint. Upon learning about the incident, Gorakshak Dal and Bajrang Dal workers also reached the police station to support the victim. Meanwhile, Hindu Yuva Vahini's district president, Ayush Tyagi Kakda, said, The organisation does not support such workers who play with the dignity of sisters and daughters. According to Additional Police Commissioner Alok Priyadarshi, a case has been registered under the relevant sections against the accused and the victims medical examination was being conducted.
One Heart, One Liver: Rare Conjoined Twins Pass Away Within 24 Hours Of Birth In Meerut
Dr. Rachna Chaudhary said such cases are critical as incomplete embryo division stops the full development of two separate babies in early pregnancy stages
Suicide Note PDF In Pen Drive Asks Body To Be Used By Medical Students: Im Her 1st Patient...
Engineer Rohit Kumar from Meerut allegedly died by suicide in an Agra hotel. Police found a pen drive and note detailing his final wishes and a female doctor.
Who is IAS officer Deepak Meena? IIT alumnus who cracked UPSC in first attempt, now becomesDMof...
Deepak Meena was an IIT alumnus who prepared for the UPSC exam and cracked it on his first attempt. He was given the UP cadre where he served as DM of Meerut, Ghaziabad and now he is given the responsibility to administer Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's home district of Gorakhpur.
Major rivers flowing above danger mark in UP as incessant rains claim a dozen lives
LUCKNOW: At least five rivers in Uttar Pradesh are flowing above the danger mark and many others are in spate owing to the incessant heavy rains during the last 50 hours, which have claimed over a dozen lives so far. Continuous rainfall and overflowing rivers have triggered a major flood crisis affecting at least 20 districts, including Varanasi, Prayagraj, Mirzapur, Jhansi, Agra, Kanpur Dehat, and Kanpur Nagar. Rising water levels in the Ganga, Yamuna, and Chambal rivers have inundated hundreds of homes and cut off villages. Relief and rescue teams from the SDRF, NDRF, and PAC have been pressed into service in the worst-hit areas. The monsoon remains active in both eastern and western parts of UP due to a strong monsoon trough. Heavy rainfall has been reported in Lucknow prompting the District Magistrate to declare all schools from Classes 1 to 12 closed on Monday. Similar orders were issued in Sultanpur, where government and private schools up to Class 8 were shut. Eastern Uttar Pradesh recorded 18.4 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, nearly 146% above the normal level of 7.5 mm. Western UP saw 8.2 mm of rainfall compared to an expected 7.2 mm, 14% above normal. The IMD has issued warnings of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall for over 60 districts. The Met department issued a red alert for very heavy rainfall in Siddharthnagar, Gonda, Balrampur, Shravasti, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Mathura, Hathras, Agra, Bareilly, Pilibhit, Shahjahanpur, Sambhal, and Badaun. Alerts for heavy rain have also been issued in 40+ additional districts, including Lucknow, Kanpur, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Ayodhya, Moradabad, and Etawah. Lightning warnings are in effect for nearly the entire state. The flood situation is grim across the state with the Team 11, constituted by UP CM Yogi Adityanath, comprising ministers, on ground zero to oversee the rescue and relief. With the CM personally monitoring the situation, the flood relief and rescue operations intensified across the state. Varanasi, Prayagraj and Kanpur are among the worst-affected divisions. In Varanasi, families have been waiting for hours for their turn to perform the last rites of their near and dear ones at the ghats as rising waters of the swollen Ganga spilled on to the streets on Monday leaving the Manikarnika and Harishchandra ghat cremation grounds completely inundated. While pyres were being laid at the upper platform at Manikarnika Ghat, cremations took place in the streets near Harishchandra ghat. With the majority of the 84 ghats along the Ganga submerged, flood waters had been flowing on roads especially in upstream areas. The fury of the Ganga is not only gripping Kashi but also affecting the lives of thousands in neighbouring Ballia district as well. The fields with ready paddy crops are completely marooned in Ghazipur and Chandauli districts. In Prayagraj, with water levels of Ganga and Yamuna having breached the danger mark by around 50 centimetres at Naini, Phaphamau and Chhatnag, more than 107 wards of the district stood flooded forcing more and more residents to take refuge at makeshift flood relief camps. Over 1747 families, comprising 7500 people, have already moved to 18 relief camps, which are getting crowded by the day. The administration has deployed over 168 boats and one motorboat to rescue and assist flood victims. While the Ganga breached the danger mark in Ballia and Ghazipur, the Yamuna is above the danger mark in several areas, including Auraiya, Jalaun, Hamirpur, and Banda. The Betwa River is also overflowing in Hamirpur. According to Relief Commissioner Bhanu Chandra Goswami, 40 tehsils and 694 villages in 17 districts were in the grip of floods impacting over 1.16 lakh peopleall of whom have received assistance and moved to relief camps. Over 25,000 people and 4,682 cattle have been relocated. However, 11,386 hectares of land lie flooded. Relief is being delivered via 738 active boats, with 4,867 kept on standby. So far, 9,467 food packets and 1.18 lakh lunch packets have been distributed, while 39 langars (community kitchens) continue to serve fresh meals to those hit by rains and flood fury, added Goswami. With senior officials holding ground in sensitive and hypersensitive districts, 14 NDRF teams, 15 SDRF teams, and 48 PAC teams have been deployed across 57 districts to aid affected populations. Goswami said that a total of 924 flood shelters were housing 18,772 displaced individuals, all being attended to by 778 medical teams. Additionally, 1,193 flood posts were monitoring the situation, and 25,586 people were relocated to safer areas. The most-affected districts include Kanpur Nagar, Lakhimpur Kheri, Agra, Auraiya, Chitrakoot, Ballia, Banda, Ghazipur, Mirzapur, Prayagraj, Varanasi, Chandauli, Jalaun, Kanpur Dehat, Hamirpur, Etawah, and Fatehpur. Relief operations are underway at a rapid pace, with NDRF, SDRF, and PAC teams conducting continuous patrolling in affected areas.
Watch: Drunk man drives car onto Meerut railway platform, narrowly misses train; arrested
An intoxicated Army personnel, Sandeep Daka, drove his car onto the platform of Meerut Cantt railway station in Uttar Pradesh, narrowly missing a moving train. The Government Railway Police arrested Daka, seized his vehicle, and booked him under several sections of the Railway and Police Acts.
Watch: Drunk Man Drives Car Onto Railway Platform At Meerut Cantt
In a shocking breach of railway safety, a man under the influence of alcohol drove his car onto the platform of Meerut Cantt railway station, dangerously close to a train.
Meerut Man Stabs Seven-Month Pregnant Wife To Death, Then Informs Police
In Meerut, Ravi Shankar stabbed his seven-month pregnant wife, Sapna, to death in a locked room at her sister's house.
Three killed, five injured as vehicle crashes into height barrier on Hindon bridge in Meerut
MEERUT: Three persons were killed while five others were injured in a road accident in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district on Friday morning, police said. The accident occurred on a bridge over the Hindon River in the Sarurpur police station area when a speeding light vehicle crashed into a height barrier, police said. Eight people were travelling in the vehicle when it was passing over the bridge along the Meerut-Baraut road. The impact of the collision left the vehicle badly damaged, killing three passengers on the spot, police said, adding that the injured were rushed to a hospital. The crash triggered chaos in the area, police said. Sarurpur SHO Ajay Shukla told PTI that the identities of the deceased are yet to be confirmed, though preliminary information suggests that the victims were from a distant location. Police have seized the vehicle and initiated a probe into the incident, the SHO said.
Fake spiritual healers held from Meerut for duping Delhi woman
Foul stench from dead fish in Naini Lake threatens Nainitals tourism jewel
DEHRADUN: The picturesque Naini Lake, the very heart of Nainital's burgeoning tourism industry, is currently grappling with a disturbing and pervasive problem: a strong, foul odour emanating from a significant number of dead and partially eaten fish. This unwelcome stench is threatening to mar the serene experience for visitors, raising urgent concerns for the hill station's critical tourism economy. Tourists visiting the popular destination have reported an unpleasant smell across various parts of the lake. The sight of decaying, half-eaten fish bodies floating in the water has prompted widespread speculation among locals and authorities alike. One prevalent theory attributes the deaths to the presence of the carnivorous 'Mangura' (catfish), which was reportedly sighted in the lake on June 27, and, according to sources, has not been removed since. Mangura are known for preying on other aquatic life, and their presence could explain the half-eaten carcasses. Another hypothesis suggests the natural lifespan of the lake's common Silver Carp and Grass Carp may have simply come to an end, leading to a wave of natural deaths. Tourists speaking to the TNIE voiced their dismay, Anurag Gupta from Meerut, visiting with friends Priyank and Dilip Singh, lamented, Amidst Nainital's beautiful visuals and natural beauty, this smell near the lake completely spoiled our fun. The administration must pay immediate attention, or tourists will be deterred from visiting. Malvika Bajpai, a teacher from Noida who visited with her family, echoed the sentiment. Everything else in Nainital was lovely, but the foul smell from the lake during our boat ride, especially with the gusts of wind, really ruined the mood, she told the TNIE. It's not the first time the lake has faced such an issue; in July 2010, 39 Mangura fish were swiftly removed by the then Lake Development Authority after certain individuals reportedly introduced them. Dozens of dead fish have reportedly been recovered from the lake in recent weeks. Nainital Municipal Executive Officer, Rohitash Sharma, stated that his team is continuously undertaking cleaning operations in the lake and has already removed numerous dead fish. If any more dead fish remain, we will remove them immediately, he assured. Vijay Nath Shukla, Secretary of the District Development Authority, confirmed that the Fisheries Department in Pantnagar, which houses experts in aquatic life, has been informed about the situation. Whatever the cause, these decaying, foul-smelling fish must be removed from the water as quickly as possible, Shukla emphasised. As Nainital relies heavily on its picturesque lake for its appeal, authorities face mounting pressure to swiftly address the problem and restore the lake's pristine condition, ensuring its continued allure as a premier tourist destination.
Close to 3500 of over 60,000 new recruits in UP police drop out of training
LUCKNOW: After going through the rigours of the recruitment during the biggest ever recruitment drive to appoint 60,244 constables in UP Police, over 3568 candidates selected have left the job at the onset. After the selection process for 60,244 posts, comprising 48195 for men and 12049 for women, under -- Recruitment 2023 -- was completed, 3568 candidates did not even join the job. Over 100 candidates joined the department but resigned after participating in the initial sessions of training. The recruitment process commenced in December 2023 with a plan to induct 20 per cent women, leading to 12049 female candidates in the police force. Initially, the examination for the recruitment was held in February 2024, but had to be cancelled due to the paper leak. The process restarted in August 2024, and the exam was conducted. Approximately 50 lakh candidates applied for this exam. However, at the time of examination in August 2024, about 30 per cent of the aspirants did not appear in the exam. The final result of the exam was declared on March 13, 2025. On June 15, in the presence of Amit Shah, appointment letters were distributed to the selected candidates at a grand event in state capital, Lucknow. From June 21, a month-long JTC (joining Training Course) of the selected candidates started and it culminated in their main training beginning at the Recruitment Training Centres (RTC) from July 21. Finally, at the time of joining, instead of 48,195, only 45,055 men joined, and instead of 12,049 women, only 11,621 female candidates joined the training. Out of 60,244, only 56,676 candidates joined. The remaining 3568 candidates distanced themselves from the police job. Former DGP and DG Training Sukhkan Singh feels that when the youngsters are jobless, not joining even after being selected is beyond understanding. There could be several reasons for this. When such candidates do not join, the positions that remain vacant are re-advertised. The recruitment process for those positions is started afresh. According to an officer associated with the training claimed that a few candidates had resigned after joining the training. The number of such candidates is reported to be more than 100. A few of them were selected for the post of Village Development Officer. Meanwhile, there were a few people who could not bear the rigors of the training. A candidate from Deoria district in eastern UP quit simply because he could not wake up at 5 am in the morning. He was appointed in the Ghazipur district. Initially, his father tried to convince him, but when it didn't work, the candidate went to the SP office and submitted his resignation. Similarly, trainee constable Tarun Kumar committed suicide by jumping from a three-storey barrack in Firozabad Police Line on July 23, 2025. In Bulandshahr Police Line on July 26, 2025, trainee constable Bhupendra attempted suicide by consuming a poisonous substance. He was referred to a higher centre in critical condition. A resident of Hathras, Bhupendra had returned from home just a day before. Meanwhile, over 9,000 constables, comprising 5,914 men and 3,533 women are receiving training across 10 training institutes (ATC, PTC, and PTS). Additionally, 4,302 candidates, comprising 2,800 men and 1,502 women are receiving training across all commissionerates. Meanwhile, in the Agra zone, there are 3,250 men, in Bareilly zone, there are 2,800 men and 1,900 women, in Gorakhpur, there are 3,348 men and 1,005 women, and in Kanpur zone there are 1,986 men and 1,104 women. Similarly, in Lucknow zone, there are 3,380 men and 600 women, in Meerut zone, there are 3,048 men, in Prayagraj 3,051 men, and in Varanasi, 3,355 men and 605 women are undergoing training. Meanwhile, in the PAC battalion, 12,407 men and 1,533 women are undergoing training. This includes training for 284 men and 161 women who are dependents of deceased personnel.
Accident Victim Bled On Stretcher, Left To Die At Govt Hospital; Family Says Doctor Was Asleep
The grieving family alleged that the doctor on duty was asleep while they pleaded for urgent medical attention for the victim at a government hospital in Meerut.
Meerut Police on alert after drone sighting rumours; launches night patrols, awareness drive
Following reports of suspected drone sightings in rural areas, Meerut police have heightened vigilance and initiated preventive measures. Seminars are being organized with village heads to address rumors and identify potential troublemakers, while night patrols have been intensified. The police are also compiling a 'drone register' and urging the public to report suspicious activity, warning against spreading false information.
Doctor asleep, man 'bleeds to death' in Meerut hospital
A junior resident doctor at Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College in Meerut has been suspended following allegations of negligence. The doctor allegedly failed to attend to a 30-year-old accident victim, Sunil Kumar, who later died from his injuries while waiting for treatment. An investigation has been launched into the incident after a video surfaced showing the doctor seemingly asleep while Kumar's family pleaded for help.
UP Womans Foetus Growing In Liver, Not Uterus: What Is Rare Intrahepatic Ectopic Pregnancy?
UP Womans Foetus Growing In Liver, Not Uterus: Only 8 such cases reported worldwide. Meerut doctors say this could be Indias first intrahepatic ectopic pregnancy
A 63-year-old sports equipment businessman, Harvinder Singh, died tragically after getting trapped in a lift at his showroom in Devnagar, Surajkund, police confirmed on Sunday morning.
Bomb Threat Emails Target Private Schools in Agra, Meerut, Kanpur
Threatening emails prompt bomb disposal and dog squad checks across schools; investigations point to Kolkata origin
Private schools in Agra, Meerut receive bomb threat emails
Preliminary findings indicate that these emails originated from Kolkata, says ACP Bhosale, adding that a more in-depth investigation was underway to trace the culprits
Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut, has released the BBA and BCA second and fourth semester examination results, including detain lists, on its official website for both regular and private students. These exams were conducted in June 2025, and the results were officially published on July 22, 2025. Students can now check their results and detain status online.
Life-Saving Solution Or Risky Quick Fix? Meerut Woman's Death Reignites Bariatric Surgery Debate
Rajni Gupta, 56, underwent the procedure on July 11 but passed away on July 15 due to complications from the surgery that pushed her body into septic shock
Delhi-Gurgaon in 30 minutes? Nitin Gadkari's new plan to end Capitals traffic woes
Delhi is set for a major infrastructure overhaul. The goal is to ease chronic traffic congestion. A high-speed Delhi-Gurgaon corridor is proposed. It aims to cut commute times significantly. An elevated corridor will link Delhi-Meerut Expressway to AIIMS-Mahipalpur Bypass. These projects seek to decongest Central Delhi. Authorities are evaluating the proposals.
CM Yogi warns against defaming Kanwariyas, Kanwar Yatra
LUCKNOW: Cautioning against defaming Kanwariyas or Kanwar Yatra, UP CM Yogi Adityanath said his government would act strictly by naming and shaming them publicly those who would be caught creating ruckus during the Yatra. Speaking at an event near Dulhera Chowki in Meerut on Sunday, the UP CM also urged the devotees to practise restraint and desist from taking the law into their hands. However, the CM showered flowers on kanwariyas during his Meerut visit while returning from Delhi. Meanwhile, the CMs assertion came a day after seven kanwariyas were booked for assaulting a CRPF personnel in Mirzapur. On Sunday, three of the Kanwariyas were held by the district police. However, smelling a rat in the entire controversy, the CM said: If anyone creates ruckus to defame the Kanwar Yatra, then we have CCTV footage of all of them. After the Kanwar Yatra is over, their posters would be displayed in public. Where there is enthusiasm, excitement, faith and devotion, some elements will constantly try to disturb that bonhomie and defame the devotion and faithUnmask them, keep them away from you at all costs. Do not allow them to enter your circle. approach the administration instead of taking the law into your hands, added CM Yogi. Sayiyam banana chahiye.. Hum Kanwar Yatra jo leja rahe hain..Hum dusaron ki bhi pareshaniyon ko samjhen (Show restraint We need to understand the problem of others), he said while asking the Kanwariyas to be within the limit of law and order. Warning of attempts to defame Kanwar Yatra both on the ground as well as on social media the CM told Kanwar associations to take the responsibility and identify such people. In fact, Kanwar associations should expose such elements who are trying to create ruckus to bring a bad name to the Yatra. Unmask them, keep them away. Do not let them to be part of your group and immediately inform the administration about them, the CM said. Meanwhile, as per the official sources, three kanwariyas were held for allegedly assaulting a CRPF jawan following an argument over train tickets at the Mirzapur railway station on Sunday. The GRP had registered a case against the kanwariyas under Sections 115(2), 352 of the BNS and the Railway Act, respectively. Later they were released on bail.
MEERUT: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said some people are trying to defame the kanwar yatra on social media and urged every 'kanwar sangh' to expose the malcontents. We have to keep in mind that where there is enthusiasm and excitement, where there is faith and devotion, some elements are constantly trying to disturb that enthusiasm and to defame this devotion and faith, Adityanath said at an event here. Social media is replete with videos showing apparent kanwar yatris, wearing the saffron associated with them, creating ruckus on roads, ransacking hotels, damaging vehicles, and beating civilians. Adityanath claimed these are miscreants who infiltrate kanwar groups and bring them bad names. Unmask them, keep them away from you at all costs. Do not allow them to enter your circle. Immediately inform the administration about this, he said. Adityanath said there is administration to take legal action if any such miscreant desecrates the kanwar, and urged people not to take into their hands. During the entire period, many troublemakers have resorted to defame this holy pilgrimage. We have CCTV footage of all of them. We are going to paste their posters after this (kanwar yatra) is over. We are going to take very strict action against them, he said. Adityanath alleged that before 2017, the year he came to power, the governments in UP did not allow these holy pilgrimages to happen and created obstacles in their path. But, today there are governments that respect your devotion. So it is our responsibility to take it forward with the same sacred sentiment, he said. He also urged the kanwariyas to join in cleanliness programmes, and strive to not let any river, intersection, or road become dirty. On Friday too, Adityanath had said that efforts were being made to defame kanwar pilgrims and they are being termed errorists and rioters. Three kanwariyas were arrested for allegedly assaulting a CRPF jawan following an argument over train tickets at the Mirzapur railway station here, an official said on Sunday. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan was going to catch the Brahmaputra Express, while the kanwariyas (devotees of Lord Shiva) also wanted to buy tickets for the same train for going to Baidyanath Dham in Jharkhand. An argument broke out between them over purchasing the tickets. Meanwhile, Adityanath showered flowers on the kanwariyas from a stage built near Dulhera Chowki in Meerut's Modipuram area. Rajya Sabha MP Laxmikant Bajpai and UP's Minister of State Somendra Tomar shared the stage with him. Three kanwariyas held for assaulting CRPF jawan at Mirzapur railway station after ticket dispute
Action against those who try to defame Kanwar Yatris: UP CM Adityanath
Meerut: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday said some people are trying to defame the Kanwar yatra on social media and urged every Kanwar sangh to expose the malcontents. We have to keep in mind that where there is enthusiasm and excitement, where there is faith and devotion, some elements are constantly trying Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
CM Yogi Welcomes Kanwariyas With Flower Showers In Meerut | Watch
The Kanwar Yatra is an annual Hindu pilgrimage in which devotees of Lord Shiva travelmostly on footto collect holy water from the Ganga River and offer it at Shiva temples.
UP Police ban Kanwariyas from carrying trishuls, hockey sticks during yatra
Uttar Pradesh Police has prohibited kanwariyas from carrying sticks and tridents during the Kanwar Yatra. This ban extends across major districts like Meerut and Muzaffarnagar. Motorbikes without silencers are also disallowed to curb noise pollution. The decision follows violent incidents along the yatra route. Authorities are strictly enforcing the ban, registering FIRs against violators.
New Delhi-Gurugram high-speed link in the works, travel time may drop to 25 minutes
NEW DELHI: Sick of long traffic snarls between Delhi and Gurugram? Theres good news on the horizon! A new high-speed corridor is in the offing, set to significantly reduce travel time between the two cities. What once took over an hour on crowded highways like NH-48 or MG Road could soon be reduced to just 25 to 30 minutes. A direct link starting from either Gyarah Murti or Talkatora Stadium to Gurugram is currently being explored. This project is part of two major proposals aimed at easing traffic congestion in Lutyens Delhi and Central Delhi, as per government officials. According to sources, this idea was discussed during a meeting in June, chaired by Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, and senior officials. The National Highways Authority of India was asked to draw up a detailed plan to tackle congestion. The second proposal under discussion focuses on a major elevated corridor or tunnel aimed at connecting the Delhi-Meerut Expressway with the planned elevated route from AIIMS to the Mahipalpur Bypass. This is expected to reduce traffic congestion on Ring Road and the Mehrauli-Gurugram route, officials said. Core of the plan is the 20-km elevated corridor from AIIMS to Mahipalpur Bypass, which is designed to act as an alternative to NH-48.
