Who are you to ask for Aadhaar?: Uttarakhand police stop Hindutva leader
Hindutva Muzaffarnagar leader Swami Yashveer Maharaj and his supporters were stopped by Uttarakhand Police from entering Haridwar at the Narsan checkpost on the UP-Uttarakhand border, on Friday, July 4. The incident occurred during his Pehchaan Abhiyaan movement, a campaign aimed at identifying Muslim eatery owners through Aadhaar card verification along the Kanwar yatra route. Tum 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 .
Identity checks along Kanwar route spark row between Samajwadi Party and BJP in Uttar Pradesh
Muzaffarnagar incident prompts police action, political blame game erupts over attempts to polarise ahead of Yatra
20 Girlfriends, 2 Wives: Fake Cop From Muzaffarnagar Duped Women In 4 States
Naushad Tyagi targeted widowed or separated women, changing his identity based on their religion to deceive themusing Hindu names for Hindus and a Muslim name for Muslim women
Muzaffarnagar Hotel Case Takes New Turn After 'Pandit' Worker Reveals Real Identity
Tajammul, a hotel worker in Muzaffarnagar, alleged that he was forced by the owner to pose as a Hindu and name himself Gopal to keep his job
All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief Asaduddin Owaisi and former Samajwadi Party MP S T Hasan on Wednesday strongly condemned the alleged religious profiling of dhaba and eatery owners along the Kanwar Yatra route in parts of Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Owaisi reacted sharply to media reports suggesting that vigilante groups allegedly asked some dhaba owners on the Delhi-Dehradun highway to open their pants to verify their religion. There are several hotels near Muzaffarnagar highway that have been running for years. I fail to understand how there were no issues in these places 10 years ago. How was the Kanwar Yatra conducted peacefully here earlier? Why is all this happening now? Owaisi asked. Who are these vigilante groups asking hotel owners to open their pants? Are they running the government, or is the administration in charge? Police should arrest them, he said. #WATCH | Hyderabad, Telangana: On some media reports of Dhaba owners on the Kanwar route at Delhi-Dehradun highway asked to open their pants to verify their religion, AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi, says There are several hotels near Muzaffarnagar highway running for several pic.twitter.com/TP4FYwOmoT ANI (@ANI) July 2, 2025 Former Samajwadi Party MP S T Hasan also condemned the alleged religious profiling of eatery owners along the Kanwar Yatra route in Uttarakhand by some Hindu outfits, calling the act a form of terrorism. The remarks came amid reports that members of certain Hindu organisations were allegedly checking the identities of eatery owners and staff, and targeting individuals suspected to be Muslims in several Uttarakhand cities. Purported videos circulating on social media reportedly showed volunteers coercing people to prove their religious identity. Reacting sharply, the BJP accused the opposition party of indulging in religious appeasement, but asserted that nobody has the right to take the law into their hands. Hasan, who hails from Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad, told news agency PTI, Asking hotel staff and local vendors to reveal their names and forcing them to undress to identify their religion is no different from what terrorists did in Pahalgam. This, too, is a form of terrorism. He alleged that such incidents are taking place openly while the BJP government in Uttarakhand was turning a blind eye. It seems the state government is silently supporting these acts. In a secular country like India, this kind of behaviour is shameful. It should be stopped, Hasan said. Hasan called for immediate intervention by the central and state governments to ensure that such communal practices are checked. Reacting to the SP leader's statement, BJP spokesperson Rakesh Tripathi said, People taking the law into their own hands is wrong, but drawing comparisons with the Pahalgam terrorists is extremely objectionable. In Pahalgam, terrorists killed people after ensuring their identity... If someone asks for the identity to check for pure vegetarian food in Sawan, how can it be compared with terrorists? Samajwadi Party can stoop to any level for religious appeasement, he said. The Uttarakhand government has made it mandatory for eateries, including food carts, on the Kanwar Yatra route to prominently display their food licences or registration certificates. Notably, similar directives were issued by the governments of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and some other states in July last year as well, which the Supreme Court subsequently stayed . In Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar, police have summoned several activists associated with Swami Yashveer Maharaj over an incident involving the unauthorised verification of identities of eatery owners along the Kanwar yatra route, officials said. The Kanwar Yatra is an annual pilgrimage during the Hindu month of Shravan, drawing thousands of devotees. (With inputs from PTI, ANI)
Owaisi condemns brutal humiliation of UP dhaba owners on Kanwar Yatra route
Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi on Wednesday, July 2, condemned the brutal humiliations suffered by dhaba owners on the Kanwar Yatra route in Uttar Pradeshs Muzaffarnagar district. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, July 2, Owaisi was asked about the violence unleashed by Hindutva leader Swami Yashveer Maharaj wherein 5000 Hindu veers Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
UP hotel staffer alleges forced stripping to prove religion along Kanwar Yatra route
Staff of hotels and eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route in Uttar Pradeshs Muzaffarnagar were allegedly forced to take off their pants to prove their religion in drives spearheaded yet again by a local extremist seer, Swamy Yashveer Maharaj. The local babas campaign forcing eateries along the pilgrimage route to display their owners religion began 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 .
Elderly woman dies as house collapses amid heavy rains in Muzaffarnagar; Ganga near danger mark
MUZAFFARNAGAR: An 80-year-old woman died in Muzaffarnagar district on Monday after her house collapsed during heavy rains, even as authorities sounded an alert as the Ganga river approached the danger mark at the Bijnor barrage, officials said. Sadar Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Nikita Sharma told PTI that several houses collapsed in different parts of the district during the downpour. The deceased has been identified as Bharto from Chapra village under Sadar tehsil. Sharma added that due financial assistance will be provided to the deceased's family. Revenue officials have been dispatched to assess the extent of damage to property caused by the rains in the district, she added. Meanwhile, flood outposts have been put on high alert as the water level in the Ganga continues to rise. Residents of around a dozen low-lying villages near the river have been advised not to go near the banks as a precautionary measure. Jansath SDM Jayendra Singh said that villagers in areas such as Jivanpura, Rampur, Ulluwala, Hansawala, Ahmadwala, Lalpur and Faridpur have been alerted due to the rising levels of Ganga and Solani rivers in Jansath tehsil.
7-Year-Old Raped In UP, Parents Found Her Bleeding, Accused Arrested
A seven-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a man in the Budhana town of Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar, police said.
Who Is Nikita Sharma, Muzaffarnagar SDM Accused Of Corruption By UP Cabinet Minister?
SDM Nikita Sharma of Muzaffarnagar faces corruption allegations from Minister Anil Kumar over illegal land plotting. An enquiry is currently underway
Allahabad HC reprimands Muzaffarnagar authorities over misuse of Gangster Act
LUCKNOW: The Allahabad High Court has come down heavily on the Muzaffarnagar district administration over the arbitrary and repeated use of the Uttar Pradesh Gangster and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986, against an individual already facing multiple cases. While reprimanding the Muzaffarnagar authorities over the issue, the court described it the sheer misuse of law. The bench, comprising Justice Arun Kumar Singh Deshwal, while hearing the bail application of accused Manshad alias Sona, questioned the conduct of the police and the Muzaffarnagar district administration for re-invoking the Gangsters Act using previously known cases. This shows not only arbitrariness on the part of the SHO, but also sheer negligence on the part of the SSP and District Magistrate, Muzaffarnagar, who are required to apply their minds at the time of conducting the joint meeting, the Court observed. The accused had already been booked under the Gangsters Act in earlier cases in 2025, yet the same Act was again invoked against him on the basis of cases from 2023, 2024, and early 2025. The Court noted that these old cases were available earlier too and questioned the intent behind the repetitive invocation of the Act. The man identified as Manshad alias Sona has been in jail since May, this year, under this law after four separate FIRs were consolidated against him at Khalapar police station. The court directed the Muzaffarnagar DM, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), and the Station House Officer (SHO) of Khalapar police station to appear in person on the next date of hearing to explain their alleged misconduct and negligence on July 7. The SHO, SSP, and District Magistrate must appear before this Court and explain their actions which show sheer misuse of statutory provisions, the bench added. Moreover, the Court also instructed the court Registrar (Compliance) to send a copy of the order to the Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh, and the Secretary, Home Department, for their information. However, the Additional Government Advocate (AGA), representing the State, was unable to offer a satisfactory explanation as to why the Gangsters Act was being repeatedly used on the same old cases. While hearing his bail application, the court noted that three FIRs lodged in 2023 and one in 2025 had each been re-registered under the Gangsters Act, and an earlier invocation in 2024 compounded the ordeal. After carefully examining the facts and observing the violation of legal norms, the Court granted interim bail to the accused and directed him to comply with specific conditions, including cooperation in the trial and non-indulgence in any further criminal activity. Quoting multiple legal precedents, including the Supreme Courts decisions in the cases of Vinod Bihari Lal and Lal Mohd, the Court emphasized that the repetitive and mechanical use of the Gangsters Act not only violates legal provisions but also disrespects recent State Government guidelines formulated following the Supreme Courts direction in the Gorakh Nath Mishra case.
UP: Dalit man booked for posting objectionable video on Lord Ram
A Dalit man has been booked in the Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh for allegedly sharing an objectionable video targeting Lord Ram and Maharana Pratap on social media, police said on Sunday, June 22. The accused, identified as Tinku, allegedly posted the video from Roni Harjipur village under the Charthawal Police Station limits on Saturday. 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 .
Absconding accused arrested in UP exam paper leak case
Muzaffarnagar: A man, who was absconding since 2024 in connection with UP Police Recruitment exam paper leak case, has been arrested, police said. Superintendent of Police (Rural) Aditya Bansal said Ajay, a resident of Shamli district, was arrested from Muzaffarnagar on Saturday. The STF had lodged a case against Ajay under sections 418 (cheating with 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 .
Two arrested for alleged sexual assault and online sharing of video
Police in Muzaffarnagar announced Saturday the arrest of two men accused of sexually assaulting a 10-year-old boy. The suspects allegedly recorded the assault and then shared the video online
Jihadis are not allowed to run stalls in names of deities: says seer on Kanwar yatra
With the annual Kanwar Yatra set to begin next month, Muzaffarnagar Swami Yashveer Maharaj referred to the Muslim community with Islamophobic terms like jihadis, alleging the Hindu community will no longer tolerate the display of Hindu deities names in their eateries and shops. A video of the seer emerged on social media platforms where he Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
UP Doctor Arrested for Raping 19-Year-Old Patient in Muzaffarnagar
The accused, Dr Virpal Sehrawat, was arrested after locals thrashed him following the survivors complaint of rape and assault at his clinic.
'Gun in the bag': Food delivery agent caught with illegal arms in UP's Muzaffarnagar
A 23-year-old man from Meerut, who was working in Haryana as an agent for a popular food delivery app, was caught by police in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar disctrict, carrying a cache of illegal firearms. Authorities recovered 10 country-made pistols along with ammunition hidden inside his delivery bag. Police acted on a tip-off and stopped the suspect near the Jamalpur canal culvert in Ramraj area, where he was trying to evade them on a motorcycle. Upon searching, officers found the weapons and cartridges. Muzaffarnagar Senior Superintendent of Police Sanjay Kumar Verma said the man, identified as Sudhanshu Kumar, had been using his job as a delivery agent as a front to smuggle illegal firearms across several states, including Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh. He has a criminal history and has five criminal cases registered against him, police said. During questioning, Sudhanshu disclosed the involvement of six others in the illegal arms trade. Police have formed a special unit to track down and arrest these suspects. The gang reportedly supplied weapons to different regions, with a notable demand in Meerut. Legal action has been initiated under the Arms Act, and efforts continue to uncover the source and buyers of the weapons. (With inputs from PTI)
NCERT's Battle Against Pirated Textbooks
A major raid in Muzaffarnagar by NCERT and the Uttar Pradesh police uncovered 1.5 lakh pirated books.
NCERT files 29 FIRs in one year over printing of pirated textbooks
NEW DELHI: The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has seized more than 5 lakh copies of pirated NCERT textbooks. A record 29 FIRs have been registered against printers, warehouse owners and retailers of these books. Printing paper and machinery worth over Rs 20 crore were also seized in the last 14 months from UP and Haryana. Among the numerous steps taken to curb piracy was the sale of NCERT books without delivery charges on e-commerce sites. An official release said that piracy was a cognizable offence under the Copyright Act, 1957. Initially, NCERT, along with the UP Police, conducted a raid on a warehouse in Muzaffarnagar and seized over 1.5 lakh pirated textbooks worth over Rs.2 Crore, it said. They were found loaded into one truck and two cars. A large number of printing plates too were found. Eight accused were arrested on the spot, the release added. A printing press in Samalkha (Haryana) was also raided and a large number of printing plates being used for printing pirated NCERT textbooks, copies of the books, and machinery were seized, it said. Further investigation is underway to identify the masterminds behind the racket of manufacturing, distributing, and selling pirated NCERT textbooks, it added. NCERT has initiated the following steps now - significant improvement in quality of paper and printing of NCERT textbooks; their timely printing and availability in adequate numbers and proactive action against printers, distributors and retailers of pirated textbooks. It has also taken action against a paper mill based in Kashipur, manufacturing illegal NCERT watermarked paper. It has made NCERT textbooks available on major e-commerce platforms without delivery charges, the release said. The release added that a technology based anti-piracy solution, developed by IIT Kanpur, has been introduced in NCERT textbooks. This solution has been piloted on 10 lakh copies of one title and shall be scaled up to all titles in the next academic year, replacing the old watermarked paper, which has become redundant and is easily copied by pirates, the release added.
BKU Atal chief booked for announcing bounty to behead Rakesh Tikait
LUCKNOW : A man identified as Amit Chaudhary, president of the Bharatiya Kisan Union (Atal), has been booked over a social media post in which he allegedly announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh for anyone who would behead Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait. The viral post sparked protests by Tikait's followers in Muzaffarnagar and Meerut. Cases were registered against Chaudhary at Civil Lines Police Stations in Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, and Agra. Muzaffarnagar Station House Officer Ashutosh Kumar Singh stated that in the viral video, the accused purportedly announced a Rs 5 lakh reward for the beheading of Tikait. A case was also lodged against Chaudhary in the Jani police station area of Meerut, confirmed by Station In-charge Mahesh Kumar Rathore. In a video released in Meerut on Sunday, Amit Chaudhary is shown stating that he would give Rs 5 lakh to anyone who beheads Rakesh Tikait. Declaring Tikait a raitor, terrorist and madman, Chaudhary accused him of making anti-national statements. From his statements, it is clear that he is part of a sleeper cell. They work with a terrorist mentality and make statements against society or the government, Chaudhary reportedly said in the video. Following his remarks, several farmers staged protests at the Jani police station in Meerut on Sunday afternoon. Chaudhary also criticised Tikait for allegedly insulting traders. Rakesh Tikait is calling traders dishonest and speaking about dealing with them. I want to say that the countrys traders are its backbone. Their role in the GDP is significant. It is the trader who adds value to the farmers crop by purchasing it and bringing it to the market. For farmers, traders should be revered, he said. He further stated that Tikait operated with a terrorist sleeper cell mentality and that such individuals should be beheaded. Now, merely removing Rakesh Tikaits turban will not sufficehis head must be severed. Given the kind of statements and mentality he is displaying, we must not stop at his turban; we must behead him. I will offer Rs 5 lakh to anyone who carries it out, he declared. Notably, on 2 May, Rakesh Tikait faced intense public outrage in Muzaffarnagar over his comments on the Pahalgam terror attack. During the protest, there was pushing and shoving, and someone struck his head with a flag, causing his turban to fall off. Right-wing organisations strongly protested against him. The situation became so tense during the demonstration that police had to escort the farmer leader out of the area. However, Tikait managed to leave safely and was not injured.
UP man booked for issuing beheading threat against Tikait
With the viral post sparking protests by the followers of the farmer leader in Muzaffarnagar and Meerut, a case was registered against Amit Choudhry at the Civil Lines Police Station in Muzaffarnagar.
UP man booked for announcing reward for beheading BKU's Rakesh Tikait in social media post
MUZAFFARNAGAR: A man has been booked over his social media post in which he allegedly announced a reward for anyone who beheads Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait. With the viral post sparking protests by the followers of the farmer leader in Muzaffarnagar and Meerut, a case was registered against Amit Choudhry at the Civil Lines Police Station in Muzaffarnagar. Station House Officer Ashutosh Kumar Singh said on Sunday that in the viral video, the accused purportedly announced a reward of Rs 5 lakh for the beheading of Tikait. Led by the BKU's Muzaffarnagar district president Naveen Rathi, hundreds of protesters demanded immediate police action against Choudhry. Rathi said he has lodged an FIR against the accused. In Meerut, BKU activists gheraoed Jani police station, demanding action against Chowdhury. BKU Meerut district president Anurag Chaudhary led a tractor-trolley protest and staged a sit on the police station premises. Police in both districts issued statements regarding the registration of FIRs but did not elaborate on the accused and reasons why he made such statements against Tikait. It is part of the probe, they said.
Last rites of Pak shelling victims performed with full honours amid pride and grief
JAMMU,JAIPUR, MUZAFFARNAGAR, May 11: Emotional scenes were witnessed across the country as the last rites of those killed in shelling by Pakistan during the recent military conflict with India were performed on Sunday. The Jammu division, which bore the brunt of heavy Pakistani firing and shelling, suffered the most casualties, including civilians. Rifleman Sunil Kumar (25), who was posted with 4 J-K Light Infantry regiment, was given a tearful adieu with hundreds of mourners joining his last rites at his [] The post Last rites of Pak shelling victims performed with full honours amid pride and grief appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Drunk man beats 6-year-old son to death for not giving him water; held
Gurugram: In a shocking incident, an inebriated man beat his six-year-old son to death for refusing to give him water at a colony in Gurugram, police said on Sunday. Police arrested Suman Kumar Singh, a native of Muzaffarnagar district in Bihar, from the Shakti Nagar area on Saturday, they added. On May 6, police received 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 .
JKAS officer, BSF SI, JCO, 4 civilians including 2 from UP martyred in Pak shelling in Jammu
7 BSF jawans, 3 civilians injured; many houses damaged Heavy mortar shelling soon after ceasefire announcement Sanjeev Pargal JAMMU, May 10: JKAS officer Dr Raj Kumar Thapa, a BSF Sub Inspector and an Army Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) were martyred and four civilians, two of them hailing from Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh including a two-year-old child were killed and 10 others including seven BSF jawans were injured in heavy shelling and firing by Pakistan army and Rangers on the Line [] The post JKAS officer, BSF SI, JCO, 4 civilians including 2 from UP martyred in Pak shelling in Jammu appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Civil defence volunteers rehearse emergency response in Lucknow ahead of nationwide mock drill
LUCKNOW: A day before the scheduled mock drill mandated by the Union government, civil defence volunteers conducted a rehearsal at the Lucknow police lines on Tuesday to strengthen emergency preparedness. Meanwhile, UP DGP Prashant Kumar, on Tuesday, said that comprehensive civil defence mock drills would be conducted across all districts on Wednesday in compliance of the instructions received from the Government of India. The exercise, which involved around 200 civil defence volunteers, was aimed at training volunteers in managing large-scale emergencies and responding effectively to potential missile or air attacks. According to Chief Warden, Civil Defence Lucknow, Amarnath Mishra, the participants demonstrated coordinated responses to sirens, evacuation procedures, and protective measures designed to minimise panic and chaos during emergencies. The drill focused on practical techniques to protect civilians during missile strikes and air attacks, along with educating the public on how to safeguard themselves in such situations, Mishra added. The development comes a day after the Union Home Ministry's directives to states to conduct mock drills on May 7 to enhance civil defence preparedness. The Union Home Ministry asked the states to operationalise air raid warning sirens and train civilians to protect themselves in the event of a hostile attack. The states have also been directed to update and rehearse evacuation plans, crash blackout measures, and early camouflaging of vital plants and installations. Interacting with media persons, the UP DGP Prashant Kumar said that the Centre had identified 19 districts-- one placed in Category 1, two in Category 2 and the remaining 16 in Category 3-- for the exercise. Bulandshahr in western UP has been kept in Category 1; Agra, Kanpur, Lucknow, Bakshi Ka Talab, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Meerut, Prayagraj, Moradabad, Bareilly, Mathura, Ghaziabad, Jhansi, Saharanpur, Sarsawan, and Chandauli are there in Category 2; Baghpat and Muzaffarnagar, both western UP districts, have been kept in Category 3. However, keeping the preparedness in mind and also considering the local sensitivities, the state government has decided to conduct the mock drill across all the state districts, said the DGP. He explained that the exercise would involve coordinated participation from multiple agencies, including the police administration, fire services, and disaster response agencies, to cope with disasters and other critical situations. The mock drill is imperative to ensure better coordination and readiness among all response agencies, said Prashant Kumar. Meanwhile, DG Civil Defence, Abhay Prasad also confirmed the instructions received from the Centre, explaining preparations were already underway to equip civilians with the knowledge and readiness needed in case of any future conflict. He said the mock drill would be conducted between 7 pm to 9 pm on Wednesday. At present, the state Civil Defence department has offices in 15 districts but covers 26 districts through its network. As part of the initiative, an assessment of emergency medical infrastructure, response time, and coordination between various agencies would be assessed in the event of mass casualties and large-scale evacuations. The drill would also foster greater public awareness and resilience in times of national crisis, said a senior state government official.
Bharatiya Kisan Union describes it as an attempt to break the unity of farmers; Naresh Tikait calls for an emergency meeting on Saturday
BKU calls emergency panchayat after Rakesh Tikait 'heckled' at anti-terror rally in Muzaffarnagar
MUZAFFARNAGAR: The Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) has called for an emergency 'Kisan Panchayat' in Muzaffarnagar on Saturday after a section of people at a protest rally against the Pahalgam terror attack opposed farmer leader Rakesh Tikait's participation. BKU national president Naresh Tikait announced that the panchayat would be held at the GIC ground in Muzaffarnagar to deliberate on the incident. Naresh Tikait said the incident at the 'Akrosh rally' was part of a conspiracy orchestrated by a political party to weaken the farmers' movement. On Friday, Rakesh Tikait was allegedly heckled at the rally, organised by right-wing groups, to protest the Pahalgam attack and asked to go back. In the commotion, his turban also fell, purported videos of the incident showed. The incident was not spontaneous. It was pre-planned and driven by political motives, Naresh Tikait said, adding that farmers from across the region were beginning to gather in Sisauli and Muzaffarnagar ahead of the panchayat scheduled to begin in the afternoon. Rakesh Tikait also denounced Friday's heckling and reiterated that he thought it was a political sabotage. This is a conspiracy by a particular political party to suppress the farmers' voice. Some youths were deliberately sent to disrupt the rally, he told reporters on Friday. He claimed that those shouting slogans against him appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. In a related development, Tikait announced that the BKU would organise a tractor march to protest against the recent terrorist attack in Kashmir Valley's Pahalgam that left 26 people, mostly tourists, dead. The date for the march will be decided in the coming days. He urged the Union government to take strict action against terrorist activities to calm public anger.
16 acquitted in Muzaffarnagar riots case for want of proof
A fast track court in Muzaffarnagar, India, has acquitted 16 people due to lack of evidence in connection with the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots case. The prosecution failed to prove its case against the accused, who were charged with murder and attempted murder. The riots, which occurred in August and September 2013, resulted in the deaths of over 60 people and displaced more than 40,000 in Muzaffarnagar and neighboring areas.
Video of Girl Being Harassed in Muzaffarnagar Shared With False Communal Angle
A false communal claim has been attached to the video. The accused belonged to the same community as the girl.
Elderly Man Beaten to Death in Muzaffarnagar Clash Over Minor Dispute
Son injured as argument between two villagers escalates into violent group fight in Kadi Nizampur
Ex-MLA Shahnawaz Rana, Son Booked Under Gangsters Act in Muzaffarnagar
Police register case against five, including Rana, over alleged GST fraud and criminal activities
Mob in UP tear off woman's hijab, beat Hindu man accompanying her in viral video; Police arrest six
In Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, a Muslim woman was assaulted and stripped of her hijab, while her Hindu companion was brutally beaten. The attack, captured in a viral video, sparked outrage. Police have registered an FIR and arrested six individuals, vowing strict legal action. The victims were targeted while collecting loan installments, highlighting concerns about safety and communal harmony.
Woman stripped off her hijab by attackers in UPs Muzaffarnagar
A young Muslim woman was brutally assaulted by an angry mob, with one of her attackers trying to pull her hijab in Uttar Pradeshs Muzaffarnagar district. A video of the assault has gone viral on social media, prompting the UP police to take action against the attackers. Six people have been arrested so far. The Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
A woman's hijab was forcibly removed and the man with her was assaulted by a mob in UP's Muzaffarnagar, leading to six arrests after the video sparked public outrage.
Woman Stripped Off Hijab, Hindu Man Accompanying Her Assaulted In UP's Muzaffarnagar | On Cam
A woman was stripped off her hijab and a Hindu man accompanying her was beaten by a mob in Muzaffarnagar. The video of the incident went viral on social media.
A brazen theft in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar has gone viral, showing a Royal Enfield Bullet stolen in just 15 seconds. The thief swiftly broke the bike's lock with a sharp object and sped away. The incident, caught on camera, has raised concerns about motorcycle security, prompting police investigation and sparking online discussions about vehicle theft vulnerability.
UP man shot dead for refusing to withdraw murder case testimony; five booked
MUZAFFARNAGAR: A 35-year-old murder case witness was shot dead in Bijopura village here, police said on Monday. Salman was a key witness in his brother's murder case, pending in a Meerut court, Circle Officer Devwrat Bajpai told reporters. Police identified the key accused as Irfan. He and four of his associates Kaliya, Mohammad Ali, Naimuddin, and Fazil all Meerut natives have been booked in Salman's murder. All five are currently absconding, the officer said. According to a complaint lodged by the victim's brother, Naushad, the accused had been pressuring Salman to withdraw as a witness in the case of murder of their brother Zaid, who was killed four years ago in Meerut. On Saturday, Salman was taken to a forest area in Bijopura village, where he was shot, police said. His bullet-riddled body was identified on Sunday, they said.
Notices issued to 300 people for protesting against Waqf bill in Muzaffarnagar
The notices were issued by City Magistrate Vikas Kashyap based on the police report, asking the protesters to furnish a bond of 2 lakh each after appearing before court on April 16
Notices issued for protesting against Waqf Amendment Act in UP
Muzaffarnagar: Authorities here have issued notices to 300 people for protesting against the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, by wearing black badges during Friday prayers in mosques and asked them to furnish bonds of Rs 2 lakh each, a police official said on Sunday. The figure stood at 24 till Saturday. Superintendent of Police (City) Satyanarayan 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 .
Waqf Amendment Bill: UP police issues notices to 24 people in Muzaffarnagar
Muzaffarnagar: UP police in Muzaffarnagar district have issued notices against 24 people for protesting against the Waqf Amendment Bill by wearing black badges and asked them to furnish bonds of Rs 2 lakh each. Superintendent of Police (City) Satyanarayan Prajapat on Saturday, April 5, told reporters that notices were served to 24 persons in this 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 .
Protest against Waqf Bill: Notices issued against 24 people in U.P.'s Muzaffarnagar
The protesters who were wearing black badges have been asked to furnish bonds of 2 lakh each.
Authorities in Muzaffarnagar issued notices to 24 individuals for protesting against the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2025 by wearing black badges. They were asked to furnish bonds of Rs 2 lakh each after appearing before the court. The protesters claimed their demonstration was a democratic way to express dissent.
Woman Accuses Sister-In-Law Of Poisoning Brother With Laced Coffee In UP's Muzaffarnagar
Anuj was hospitalised in critical condition on March 25 after allegedly being served poisoned coffee by Pinki. His family has filed a police complaint, seeking severe punishment for Pinki.
Minor boy converted to Islam in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar; three detained
The FIR was registered under relevant sections of BNS and UP Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, 2021, police said
Video: Cop Fires In Air During Wedding In UP, Another Dances, Both Suspended
A video of celebratory firing at a wedding in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar has gone viral, leading to the suspension of two police constables.
GI-tagged jaggery from UP exported to Bangladesh
NEW DELHI, Mar 22:A consignment of 30 tonnes of GI-tagged jaggery from Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, has been shipped to Bangladesh, an official statement said on Saturday. Muzaffarnagar region is renowned for its high-quality sugarcane. A GI (Geographical Indication) is primarily an agricultural, natural or manufactured product (handicrafts and industrial goods) originating from a definite geographical territory. Typically, such a name conveys an assurance of quality and distinctiveness, which is essentially attributable to the place of its origin. This initiative [] The post GI-tagged jaggery from UP exported to Bangladesh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Narrow escape for Rakesh Tikait as car collides with nilgai in UPs Muzaffarnagar
MUZAFFARNAGAR (UP), Mar 15: Farmer leader and national spokesperson of Bharatiya Kisan Union, Rakesh Tikait, had a narrow escape in Muzaffarnagar district when a nilgai collided with the front portion of his vehicle, officials said on Saturday. According to Tikait, the accident took place when his vehicle was near the Meerpur bypass road here. A nilgai suddenly appeared on the road and collided with his car, even as the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader escaped unhurt. On getting information, Uttar [] The post Narrow escape for Rakesh Tikait as car collides with nilgai in UPs Muzaffarnagar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Narrow escape for Rakesh Tikait as car collides with nilgai in UP's Muzaffarnagar
Mr. Tikait said the accident took place when his vehicle was near the Meerpur bypass road in Muzaffarnagar
Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait escapes unhurt after nilgai collides with his car in UP's Muzaffarnagar
MUZAFFARNAGAR: Farmer leader and national spokesperson of Bharatiya Kisan Union, Rakesh Tikait, had a narrow escape in Muzaffarnagar district when a nilgai collided with the front portion of his vehicle, officials said on Saturday. According to Tikait, the accident took place when his vehicle was near the Meerpur bypass road here. A nilgai suddenly appeared on the road and collided with his car, even as the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader escaped unhurt. Upon information, Uttar Pradesh minister Kapil Dev Agarwal and Muzaffarnagar Lok Sabha MP Harendra Singh Malik visited Tikait's residence to check on the farmer leader.
189 mosques in UP covered with tarpaulin on Holi eve as police tighten security
LUCKNOW: With Holi falling on Friday during the holy month of Ramzan and prominent Muslim clerics of Uttar Pradesh having already revised the timings for Friday prayers, postponing them after 2 pm, 189 mosques in at least four districts of the state were covered with tarpaulin ahead of the festival of colours. While Muslim clerics have adjusted the timing of Friday prayers across 18 districts of the state on Holi day, mosques in Bareilly, Sambhal, Shahjahanpur, and Aligarh in central-western UP were covered with tarpaulin to protect them from the splash of Holi colors. For the sake of maintaining peace, UP DGP Prashant Kumar sent a letter to all the district police chiefs, commissionerates, and heads of police zones and ranges with a 20-point directive to fortify the sensitive zones in their respective districts with adequate deployment of police and paramilitary forces. Besides holding direct interactions with top police officers of the state, the DGP personally met senior officers of sensitive districts and discussed police arrangement for the festival. In the hyper-sensitive Sambhal district, where Shahi Jama Masjid has been caught in a litigation for the past few months over the court-ordered survey, several mosques along with the Jama Masjid were already covered with tarpaulin sheets on Wednesday. As per the senior police officer of the district, additional paramilitary force for round-the-clock monitoring and vigilance were deployed in the town. In Sambhal, the Friday Namaz would be held at 2.30 pm due to Holi celebrations. Sambhal Shahi Jama Masjid management committee chief Zafar Ali urged members of both communities to celebrate Holi and offer Friday prayers in a harmonious atmosphere. Regarding the administrations move to cover mosques with tarpaulin, Ali welcomed the decision, stating that it was a positive step. Maximum mosques 109-- were covered with tarpaulin in Bareilly where a Ram Barat was taken out on Holi eve with strict vigilance and deployment of over 5000 police personnel on all the mosques falling in the route of the Barat. In Shahjahanpur, 67 mosques were covered before the traditional Laat Sahab Juloos on Holi. Shahjahanpur is the only district where there is a tradition of playing Joota Maar Holi (playing Holi using shoes/slippers). A person is made to sit on a buffalo cart as laat sahab and is made to take the rounds of the city with people throwing colours, shoes and slippers at him. A senior officer, who is a part of the team monitoring security arrangements at DGP headquarters, said senior officers would escort the traditional procession of Laat Sahab. Around 1000 additional cops were called in from other districts for deployment at sensitive spots. The police contingent carried out a flag march on Holi eve in the district. Similarly, 10 mosques in Sambhal and three in Aligarh were also covered. The drone-equipped vigilance is on across the sensitive districts of the state. Barricades have been erected along the routes of Holi processions with the installation of several CCTV cameras by the respective local administration. As per Shahajhanpur SP Rajesh S, in all 18 Holi processions including the two major Laat Saheb processions, are taken put in the city. To ensure security, the larger procession was divided into three zones and eight sectors, with around 100 magistrates deployed. Moreover, police have taken preventive action against 2,423 people to deter potential troublemakers, he said. Similarly, in other districts including Mathura, Ayodhya, Varanasi, Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Rampur, Aligarh, Agra, Kanpur, Gonda, Bahraich and Siddharthnagar, additional paramilitary forces have been deployed to avert any untoward incident. DGP Prashant Kumar said that officers were instructed to ensure that no group was allowed to perform any act or hold untraditional processions.
Assam's Byrnihat tops global pollution list; Delhi most polluted capital: Report
NEW DELHI: Thirteen of the world's top 20 most polluted cities are in India, with Byrnihat in Assam topping the list, according to a new report published on Tuesday. The World Air Quality Report 2024 by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir said Delhi remains the most polluted capital city globally, while India ranked as the world's fifth most polluted country in 2024, down from third in 2023. Four cities in neighbouring Pakistan and one in China are among the world's top 20 polluted cities. The report said India saw a 7 per cent decline in PM2.5 concentrations in 2024, averaging 50.6 micrograms per cubic metre, compared to 54.4 micrograms per cubic metre in 2023. Yet, 13 of the world's 20 most polluted cities are in India. Air pollution in Delhi worsened, with the annual average PM2.5 concentration rising from 102.4 micrograms per cubic metre in 2023 to 108.3 micrograms per cubic metre in 2024. The Indian cities in the world's top 20 most polluted cities are Byrnihat, Delhi, Punjab's Mullanpur, Faridabad, Loni, Gurugram, Ganganagar, Greater Noida, Bhiwadi, Muzaffarnagar, Hanumangarh and Noida. Overall, 35 per cent of the Indian cities reported annual PM2.5 levels exceeding 10 times the WHO limit of 5 micrograms per cubic metre, the report said. The high level of pollution in Byrnihat, a town on the border of Assam and Meghalaya, is due to emissions from local factories, including distilleries, iron and steel plants. Delhi grapples with high air pollution year-round and the problem worsens in winter when unfavourable meteorological conditions, combined with vehicular emissions, paddy-straw burning, firecrackers and other local pollution sources, make the air quality hazardous. Air pollution remains a serious health risk in India, reducing life expectancy by an estimated 5.2 years. According to a Lancet Planetary Health study published last year, about 1.5 million deaths in India every year from 2009 to 2019 were potentially linked to long-term exposure to PM2.5 pollution. PM2.5 refers to tiny air pollution particles smaller than 2.5 microns, which can enter the lungs and bloodstream, leading to breathing problems, heart disease and even cancer. Sources include vehicle exhaust, industrial emissions and the burning of wood or crop waste. Former WHO chief scientist and health ministry advisor Soumya Swaminathan said India has made progress in air quality data collection but lacks sufficient action. We have the data; now we need action. Some solutions are easy like replacing biomass with LPG. India already has a scheme for this, but we must further subsidise additional cylinders. The first cylinder is free, but the poorest families, especially women, should receive higher subsidies. This will improve their health and reduce outdoor air pollution, she told PTI in an interview. In cities, expanding public transport and imposing fines on certain cars could help. A mix of incentives and penalties is necessary, she said. Finally, strict enforcement of emission laws is crucial. Industries and construction sites must comply with regulations and install equipment to cut emissions instead of taking shortcuts, the former director general of the Indian Council of Medical Research added.
