Congress's Harish Rawat Escapes Unhurt After Highway Crash In UP's Meerut
Senior Congress leader and former Uttarakhand chief minister Harish Rawat on Saturday had a narrow escape after his car met with an accident in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut district, officials said.
Ex-Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat escapes unhurt after car meets with accident in Meerut
A man suddenly came in front of a police escort vehicle, forcing it to apply the brake, due to which the vehicles following it rammed into each other, including the Chief Ministers car, said the official
Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat escapes unhurt after convoy vehicle hits escort car near Meerut
DEHRADUN: Senior Congress leader and former Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat had a narrow escape on Saturday evening when his convoy vehicle was involved in a collision near Meerut while returning from Delhi. The incident occurred near MIET College when Rawats Innova car rear-ended the police escort vehicle leading the fleet. While the front of his car sustained visible damage, Rawat reported only minor injuries and is otherwise reported to be in good health. Sources close to the convoy confirmed the collision. Former Minister of State rank, Mujtaba Malik, said, Harish Rawat sustained only minor bruises, but he is safe. The accident took place shortly after the convoy entered the Meerut border with police escort. According to reports, the escort vehicle suddenly applied its brakes amidst heavy highway traffic, leading to the impact. Following the brief halt, former CM Rawat was immediately transferred to a replacement vehicle and continued his journey to Dehradun. His damaged car was later taken to a Toyota service centre with the assistance of the Partapur police. Traffic officials confirmed the incident. SP Traffic Raghavendra Mishra said he personally spoke with the former chief minister. The former Chief Minister confirmed he is fine, Mishra noted. SSP Dr Vipin Tada also verified the incident, attributing the crash to the sudden braking of the escort vehicle.
Former Uttarakhand CM Harish Rawat's car meets with accident, escapes unhurt
The incident occurred near Kankerkheda in Meerut while Rawat was traveling from Delhi to Dehradun, reports said. In a post on the social media platform X, 77-year-old Rawat gave an update about his health after the accident. Read on for more details.
Leech therapy revived: Uttarakhand's Ayurvedic doctors use ancient cure for pain, circulation issues
DEHRADUN: The creature once notorious for clinging to human skin and sucking blood in the Himalayan foothillsleech, scientifically known as 'Hirudo medicinalis'is now being harnessed as a powerful tool for public health improvement. The traditional practice of Leech Therapy, or 'Hirudotherapy', has gained momentum at the Ayurvedic Hospital in Chamadakhan, Ranikhet, promising relief for various ailments. This 5,000-year-old ancient methodology, endorsed by Ayurvedic practitioners, is touted as entirely natural and safe. It is proving particularly effective in treating conditions such as dermatological issues, poor blood circulation, gangrene, eczema, and hair problems. The core principle involves drawing out contaminated blood from the body, which subsequently reduces inflammation and pain. Dr Mohammad Shahid, the District Ayurvedic and Unani Officer of Almora, spoke exclusively to The New Indian Express about the therapys mechanism. Leech therapy is also known as Hirudotherapy, Dr Shahid explained. The leech used in this process is considered a hematophagous organism. The biologically active compounds present in the leech's saliva and secretions are useful in treating various diseases. Dr Shahid emphasised the crucial distinction between different leeches. There are two types of leeches: poisonous and non-poisonous. Only non-poisonous leeches, found in pure water sources, are used in this therapy. Locally, they are known as 'Kapila' or 'Sawari'. The leeches, which typically survive for five to six months, cannot be sourced locally for hospital use. The leeches kept here for treatment in Uttarakhand's Ayurvedic hospitals are procured from Aligarh, Meerut, and Delhi, where specialised breeding farms exist, Dr Shahid noted, adding that one leech costs approximately 150 to 200 rupees. The procedure itself is swift and carefully managed. After obtaining the patients consent and conducting necessary tests, the leech is applied to the skin of patients suffering from skin diseases, hair problems, psoriasis, gangrene, or eczema, Dr Shahid elaborated. In about 15 to 20 minutes, it either drops off on its own after sucking the contaminated blood, or it is removed from the patients skin using turmeric powder. This method, known in traditional terms as 'Raktamokshana Chikitsa' (bloodletting therapy), is believed to do more than just purify the blood. Physicians state that by removing toxins, the therapy also strengthens the patient's immune system, leading to renewed energy and comfort. Dr Jitendra Kumar Papnoi, Medical Officer at Chamadakhan, Ranikhet, affirmed the renewed focus on this ancient treatment. Leech therapy is a natural, traditional, and effective medical system. Patients are finding relief from various ailments, and this treatment is also safe, he stated.
Delhi Police nabs 12 in nationwide cyber fraud racket defrauding victims of Rs 2.6 crore
NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police has arrested 12 members of a well-organised cybercrime network allegedly involved in digital arrest frauds, fake investment rackets and online romance scams, which defrauded victims of over Rs 2.6 crore, an official said on Friday. The arrests came following a week-long coordinated operation, spanning Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, he said. In one case in south Delhi, an elderly victim was defrauded of Rs 42.49 lakh after fraudsters, posing as police officials, falsely accused him of money laundering and coerced him into transferring funds. Three men were arrested from Pali, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, while Rs 7.08 lakh was recovered and refunded through court orders. In Agra, Uttar Pradesh, two persons were arrested for allegedly defrauding a victim of Rs 40.27 lakh through an online romance and investment scam. The accused, police said, used social media to lure the victim with promises of marriage and high investment returns. One of them, Devender Kumar, had opened multiple bank accounts to hide the source of ill-gotten money by doing a series of transactions. His associate Shivam alias Ashu was found involved in several criminal cases. As long as the cybercriminals business model works, companies are vulnerable to attack A separate team apprehended a key facilitator from Jalandhar, Punjab, who had supplied multiple mule bank accounts for cyber frauds. The accused, Anil, was found linked to earlier cases of similar nature registered in Punjab. In another operation in Una, Himachal Pradesh, police arrested Naman Puri (26), who was allegedly part of a digital arrest scam where victims were conned by fake TRAI and police officials. The complainant had lost Rs 30 lakh, of which Rs 11 lakh has been recovered, police said. In Meerut, Md Parvez was arrested in connection with an online investment scam that defrauded a teacher. Of Rs 33.9 lakh lost in the scam, Rs 1.75 lakh was recovered. Parvez allegedly handed over his bank account to an associate for commission-based fraudulent transactions. October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Heres how to stay safe from scams Two more accused, identified as Deepak Saini and Mudit Arora, were nabbed from Saharanpur for duping an IT professional of Rs 29.74 lakh in a stock market investment fraud. They allegedly posed as SEBI and Morgan Stanley officials to convince the victim to invest in a fake AI-enabled trading platform, police said in an official statement. In Kanpur, police arrested Mehvish Akhtar in connection with a share market scam involving multiple layered transactions amounting to Rs 31 lakh, while in Mahoba, Neelesh Kumar was held for a similar fake investment fraud of Rs 26.9 lakh. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Aditya Gautam said that over Rs 2.61 crore was involved in the frauds linked to the arrested accused, and technical surveillance and financial tracking were crucial in identifying their movements. Myanmar scam centres booming despite crackdown, using Musk's Starlink: Investigation
India's first Namo Bharat rapid transit network is expanding, with Karnataka proposing four new corridors from Bengaluru to boost intercity connectivity. Uttar Pradesh has also approved a detailed project report for a Lucknow-Kanpur corridor. These initiatives, inspired by the successful Delhi-Meerut line, aim to modernize travel, reduce congestion, and promote balanced urban development across regions.
53 held in Meerut Range crackdown on illegal firecracker storage ahead of Deepavali
During the operation, police recovered firecrackers and explosive materials worth several crores of rupees from various districts in the range
The Ganga Expressway, once completed, will become the longest expressway in Uttar Pradesh, stretching over 594 kilometers. The city will have a six-lane expressway, expandable up to eight lanes, and will be fully access-controlled with a closed toll system. Read here to know more details.
Notorious criminal shot dead in police encounter in Meerut
Shahzad, who had been evading arrest for nine months, had seven cases registered against him, including charges of rape
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Wanted criminal shot dead in police encounter in Uttar Pradesh
MEERUT: A wanted criminal was killed in an encounter with police here on Monday morning, a senior official said. The accused, Shahzad alias Nikki (35), a resident of Mohammadpur Sakist village here, had seven cases registered against him, including rape. Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Meerut, Vipin Tada, told PTI that the encounter took place near the Sardhana-Binoli road in the Sarurpur police station area. Shahzad, who had been absconding for nine months and carried a Rs 25,000 reward on his head, was shot dead after firing at police during a routine check, the SSP said. A bullet struck a policemans bulletproof jacket before officers returned fire in self-defence, injuring Shahzad. He was rushed to the district hospital but died during treatment. The accused was wanted in connection with the recent rape of a five-year-old girl. He had previously been jailed for another sexual assault and had threatened the victims family on Saturday night, demanding they withdraw the case and even firing shots at their home. Police had been searching for him since the incident.
Delhi: Jugaad culture exposes civic apathy and safety hazards
Citizens in Delhi-NCR are resorting to 'jugaad' improvised fixes due to neglected infrastructure. In Ghaziabad, a broken chair warns of a pothole, while in East Delhi, police barricades hide civic failures. Near the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, a dangerous cement slab poses a pedestrian hazard, highlighting ongoing municipal neglect.
Karwa Chauth 2025: Check moonrise timings in Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Lucknow, Agra and Meerut
Karwa Chauth 2025 brings devotion and festivity to Uttar Pradesh as devotees await the moonrise to end their fasts tonight.
Delhi's first artificial rain trial postponed due to weather conditions
Delhi's first artificial rain trial is postponed. The aircraft is ready in Meerut. The trial will happen when weather conditions improve. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa confirmed the postponement. The experiment aims to combat air pollution. This project is a collaboration with IIT Kanpur. Further trials depend on the initial results.
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.
Meerut Man Shot Three Times By Friend In 11 Seconds As Accomplice Films Murder
The victim's body was later recovered near a tubewell on the outskirts of the city.
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 .
People propose AI-powered holographic guides, cultural tech festivals for Viksit UP @2047 vision
LUCKNOW: The Samarth Uttar Pradesh Viksit Uttar Pradesh @2047 campaign, led by the Yogi government, is witnessing significant public participation and feedback, with nodal officers and intellectuals visiting all 75 districts of the state. They are engaging with students, teachers, entrepreneurs, farmers, business leaders, voluntary groups, labour unions, media representatives and the public. These interactions have not only highlighted the development journey of the past eight and a half years but have also invited discussions and feedback on the roadmap for Uttar Pradeshs future. On the governments dedicated portal, samarthuttarpradesh.up.gov.in, nearly 2.25 lakh feedback entries have already been recorded so far. Of these, around 1.55 lakh are from rural areas and about 70,000 from urban regions. By age group, approximately 77,000 suggestions have come from people under 31 years, over 1.14 lakh from those aged between 31 and 60, and more than 30,000 from people above 60 years. Education remains the top concern, with around 74,000 suggestions received on the subject. About 40,000 suggestions have focused on urban and rural development, 18,000 each on health and social welfare, and over 32,000 suggestions on agriculture. The highest participation has come from Etah, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Shahjahanpur, Mainpuri, Kanpur Dehat and Hardoi, which together have contributed over 78,500 feedback entries. People have suggested enhancing tourism in Uttar Pradesh through innovative measures, including AI-powered holographic guides to present historical facts in visitors friendly languages. They have also proposed an annual Uttar Pradesh Cultural Tech Festival to showcase traditional art, crafts and music alongside modern technologies such as light shows, digital art and music tech. Suggestions have further included connecting each districts unique art and handicrafts with e-commerce platforms and metaverse-based digital marketplaces. For urban centres, people have emphasised the need for smart transport systems, seamless cashless payment facilities and real-time tourist assistance apps. Many have also proposed the launch of a UP Tourism One Card to provide unified access to hotels, transport, museums and religious sites. In addition, there have been strong calls to promote eco-friendly (green) hotels and homestays across the state. People from districts like Bahraich, Maharajganj, Saharanpur and others have suggested key reforms to strengthen and sustain agriculture. They have emphasised promoting modern and organic farming, with a focus on crop diversification, financial assistance for farmers, water management and soil conservation. Citizens have also recommended encouraging agriculture-based businesses to boost rural economies. To address climate change, people have proposed increasing organic matter in the soil, adopting sustainable farming practices, leveraging modern technology and making full use of government schemes. They have further highlighted the importance of scientific farming, integrated farming systems and conserving natural resources.
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.
At 160 kmph, Namo Bharat on Delhi-Meerut corridor is Indias fastest train
New Delhi: The Namo Bharat train, operating at its highest speed of 160 kmph on the 55-km section of the Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System, has become the fastest running train in the country. Earlier, Gatiman Express, launched in 2016, was the countrys first semi-high speed train, which used to run at 160 kmph between 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 .
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.
Fear grips UP Meerut villages as nude gang allegedly targets women in fields
LUCKNOW: Panic has gripped Daurala village in Meerut district of western Uttar Pradesh after a fourth incident allegedly linked to the so-called nude gang came to light on Saturday. Locals claim that at least four such incidents have occurred in the past few days. According to local sources, the alleged gang members, who reportedly have long hair, emerge naked from farm fields and suddenly attack unsuspecting women passing by. They allegedly attempt to drag the women into the fields and physically assault them. The recent incident has caused widespread fear, especially among women in Daurala. Police authorities, already on alert over the situation, have launched an investigation. However, no suspects have been apprehended yet. Drones are being used to monitor the area. As per sources, in the latest case, two men allegedly attempted to drag a woman into a field while she was travelling alone to work in Bharaala village. The woman screamed and managed to escape their grasp, but the attackers disappeared before villagers arrived. When her family inquired about the attackers appearance, the woman described them as being naked. Traumatised by the incident, the woman has now changed her route to work. As per the alleged modus operandi, the miscreants do not wear any clothes, suddenly appear from the fields, try to drag women into deserted areas and assault them. Villagers claim this is the fourth such incident, saying previous cases went unreported due to fear. They now believe police intervention is essential. According to village chief Rajendra Kumar, Initially, the villagers did not take it seriously. But now there is an atmosphere of fear as the alleged gang has so far targeted only women. Police have searched the fields, and on Saturday, a search operation using drones was conducted for several hours in the presence of senior officers. CCTV cameras have also been installed in nearby areas for surveillance. Meerut Senior Superintendent of Police, Vipin Tada, said, Women cops have been deployed in the area and a search is on for the suspects.
'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.
Man beaten to death in UP's Muzaffarnagar
MUZAFFARNAGAR: A hay trader was allegedly beaten to death by a group of men in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district, police said on Sunday. The incident occurred on Saturday in Keratu village. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Santosh Kumar said, Ankush Kumar (27) had travelled from his village of Nagla in Muzaffarnagar to Keratu to purchase hay. His body was later discovered near a roadside dhaba on the Meerut-Karnal highway with injury marks. According to a complaint filed by the deceased's family, Ankush was allegedly beaten to death for unknown reasons. A case has been registered based on the complaint, and further investigation is underway, police said.
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
4 Narrowly Escape After Google Maps Goof-Up Leads Their Car Into UP Pond
4 youths from Meerut narrowly escaped after their car plunged into a pond in Saharanpur, guided by Google Maps en route to Maharishi Markandeshwar temple.
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
Uttar Pradesh: Toll plaza employees assault army jawan in Meerut
LUCKNOW: A mob of over 500 people, including former BJP MLA Sangeet Som, thronged Bhuni toll plaza under Sarurpur police station area in western UP district of Meerut on Monday putting up a massive protests and sit-in following a video of an assault on a Jawan at the toll plaza went viral. The video footage showed the toll staff pinning the soldier to a lamp post and beating him with sticks, and at one point, even attacking him with a brick. The incident took place on Sunday late night when the jawan of Rajput Regiment, was on his way to Delhi to catch an early morning flight to Srinagar where he is currently posted. Police registered a case at the Sarurpur police station following a complaint by Jawans family. Based on the CCTV footage, authorities arrested six main suspects. The police are trying to identify others involved in the video. As per the sources, Kapil Singh, 26, a soldier posted in Jammu and Kashmir, was returning to duty from his village with one of his cousins. As they approached the toll plaza on the 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, is a resident of Gotka village under Sarurpur police station, a senior police officer adding that the dispute led to the assault with intent to cause harm to the soldier. The sources claimed that Kapil Singh got into an argument with Toll Plaza employees when he requested them to allow him to pass quickly as he had to catch a 5 am flight from Delhi to Srinagar on Monday. He said he also showed them his ID. Bittu, the toll plazas security in charge, allegedly started manhandling Singh, who suffered injuries to his nose. When Singh stepped out of his car, toll workers tied him to a pole and beat him. His brother, Devendra, who tried to save him, was also assaulted. The incident sparked a major uproar, as people from Kapils side arrived at the scene, while additional police teams were deployed to make further arrests based on video evidence. Two police teams have been formed, and efforts are on to nab the remaining accused, said SP Rakesh Kumar Mishra. However, the mob, on reaching the Bhuni toll plaza, vandalized the offices and resorted to stone pelting on the toll plaza employees. They destroyed the computers, ACs, and furniture of the office. The mob angry over the assault of an army jawan damaged the barricades, windows and all the six lanes through which the vehicles pass. After the ruckus, the angry mob staged a massive protest by sitting at the toll plaza following which senor police including SP Meerut Dehat, ADM and SDM along with a huge contingent of police called in from eight police stations. In the meantime, Sangeet Som, the former BJP MLA from Sardhana and Jitendra Satwai also reached the toll plaza in support of the victim. Later, a panchayat of Sarva samaj was organised on the toll plaza and the protestors reached an agreement of four conditions following which they ended the protest. The four conditions included the removal of toll staff, addition of three more names in the FIR, the area till 10 km from the toll plaza would remain toll free and the list of the villages coming under the periphery of toll free area would be put up on the toll plaza.
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.
Drone rumours trigger panic in UP village, 45-year-old Bhurey Singh serves as 'sky sentry'
LUCKNOW: In Puranpur, a rural tehsil in Pilibhit district, 45-year-old Bhurey Singh now stands on nightly vigil with a flashlight strapped to his bicycle and a thick wooden stick in hand. Hired two weeks ago by local residents, he serves as the village's sky sentry. They say thieves are using drones to plan robberies, Bhurey told PTI. Whether it's true or not, we can't take any chances. His nightly patrol reflects a wave of fear spreading across more than 300 villages in at least a dozen districts of western Uttar Pradesh -- from the forest edges of Pilibhit to the urban sprawl of Ghaziabad. Since mid-July, cries of Drone chor! have echoed through village lanes at night, replacing the usual silence of the countryside. Shadows dart across rooftops, wooden lathis are clutched tightly, and families stay awake long past midnight in fear of unseen threats from above. Villagers speak in hushed tones of mysterious drones flying after dark, allegedly scouting rooftops and identifying weak entry points. In many communities, drones have become ghosts in the sky. Sometimes real. Often imagined. Always feared. As the panic grew, so did state attention. Last week, the matter was reviewed in a high-level law and order meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He issued a stern warning against those spreading rumours or flying drones without authorisation. Those creating fear using drones -- or spreading misinformation -- will be charged under the Gangster Act, the chief minister directed. Provisions under the NSA may also be invoked if necessary, he said. To regulate drone usage, police have been instructed to maintain a dedicated drone register. DIG Kalanidhi Naithani of Meerut Range directed all police stations in his jurisdiction to list drone owners and take immediate action against individuals operating drones after dark. He cautioned citizens against using drones just for fun, warning of strict legal consequences for violations. Despite these measures, fear persists on the ground. Punjab launches anti-drone systems to tackle drugs & weapons smuggling from Pakistan According to police, the roots of this hysteria lie in Amroha, where bizarre rumours began circulating in early June about an underwear-clad, oil-smeared gang of thieves using drones to survey homes before burglaries. Though the story appeared implausible, it spread rapidly. Soon, villages in neighbouring districts such as Moradabad, Rampur, Sambhal, Meerut, and Bijnor began reporting similar drone sightings. Many videos, some doctored or outdated, went viral on social media. Every flickering light or low-flying object sparked panic. On WhatsApp, paranoia quickly outpaced fact. Officials attribute the growing alarm to low digital literacy, widespread misinformation, and deep-seated anxieties around unfamiliar technologies. What began as whispers has now escalated into violence. In Modinagar, Ghaziabad, a man visiting his girlfriend from Hapur was mistaken for a drone operator and beaten by a mob earlier this month. He had no drone, only the misfortune of being in the wrong place at the wrong time. In Bareilly, a toy drone found on the roof of a government school caused alarm. Four brothers returning from Delhi were intercepted and assaulted by locals who assumed they were part of a drone theft gang. Police later confirmed the drone was a broken plastic toy incapable of flight. In Aurangabad, Bulandshahr, a blinking light in the sky triggered chaos. A man walking nearby -- allegedly drunk and unaware -- caught, stripped, and beaten. Drone vigil ensures safety at Bapatla beaches He had no connection to any drone activity. Police helplines in several districts have received hundreds of drone-related complaints in recent weeks. However, senior officers maintain that no thefts have been conclusively linked to drone surveillance. Drone sightings have been reported for over a month now, DIG Naithani told PTI. But not a single theft case has been proven to involve drones. This hysteria is driven entirely by rumours and fear. Over 40 people have been arrested in districts such as Meerut, Amroha, and Sambhal for inciting panic or spreading false information. Police in several areas have launched awareness drives, directing drone owners to register their devices or face fines. WhatsApp helplines have been issued to counter hoaxes. In Amroha, three YouTubers filming drone footage were detained for flying without police permission. They were released after verification, but the incident added to local suspicion. In Meerut, two content creators were held for allegedly spreading fake drone-related videos. Police in the affected districts have appealed to residents to approach authorities if they spot a drone, instead of spreading rumours on social media. Superintendent of Police (Rampur) Vidya Sagar Mishra told PTI, We have held meetings with influential community members at the village level and sought their support to counter the rumours. The officer said drone sightings were largely hearsay and had no proven links to any organised gang. Still, in many homes, fear continues to shape daily life. One or two people in every household now stay awake through the night, looking at the sky, said Ramapati Verma of Fatehganj in Bareilly. We can't let our guard down. What if the thieves come? What if they hurt someone? she asked.
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.
UP Man Kills Pregnant Wife, Sits Next To Body, Waits For Cops
A pregnant woman was stabbed to death by her husband in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut. The husband, Ravi Shankar, killed his seven-month pregnant wife, Sapna, inside a locked room before calling the police on himself.
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.
