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
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.
UP: Man held for raping, forcing woman to convert her religion
Muzaffarnagar: A man was arrested here on Wednesday for allegedly raping a woman and forcing her to covert her religion by concealing his religious identity, police said. Circle Officer (CO) Ramashish Yadav said Majid was arrested and charged under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of 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 .
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.
Indias 'poor' air quality is alarming, New Delhi ranks as the most polluted city of the world
The AQI 2024 Worlds most polluted countries list is here, and the data reveals that the list of top 10 has nine spots occupied by South Asian and Middle Eastern countries. Along with this, the list of most polluted cities also include names of Asian and African countries. Among the countries the first two spots are occupied by Bangladesh and Pakistan with AQI levels of 140 and 115 respectively. And India is giving them company at No.3 with average AQI levels of 111 falling in the poor category. Notably, an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 0-50 is good, AQI between 51-100 is moderate and between 100-150 is poor, according to the data by AQI.in website. Moreover, AQI between 150-200 is unhealthy, 200-250 as severe and when it is between 250 to 300 then it is hazardous. The top 4 th spot is occupied by Bahrain, with Nepal making it to 5 th . Bahrain recorded an AQI of 103 and Nepal at 100 in the year 2024. The only non-Asian country in the list of top 10 is Egypt, at the 6 th spot with an AQI of 91. United Arab Emirates (UAE) stood at no.7 (AQI 90), followed by Kuwait and Tajikistan at no.8 (with an AQI of 89 each) and Kyrgyzstan at 10 with its annual average AQI at 87. Worlds most polluted cities of 2024 This is not shocking as Indias capital city New Delhi is ranking at the top in the worlds most polluted cities of 2024. And it is not poor, it has unhealthy levels of AQI reported at 169, now being declared as the Global Capital of toxic air or Pollution. And it is not New Delhi alone, many other cities are a part of the list, the second in the ranks is Greater Noida with an average AQI of 166, Noida at 3 rd with its AQI 161, Ghaziabad at no.4 with AQI 159, and Faridabad at 5 th with AQI 154. The last five spots of Top 10 are also occupied with Indian cities only. These include Gurgaon at no.6 with AQI 154, Bhiwadi at no.7 with AQI 153, followed by Patna at no.8 with AQI 145 marked in poor category, Sonipat at no.9 with AQI 145 and Muzaffarnagar at no.10 with AQI 144. The top 50 list is dominated with Indian cities from North India. As per a report by Reuters, the states of North India like Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh have severe pollution levels, especially during the winter season when temperatures fall, cold air traps down emissions, construction dust and the farm fires are set off by the farmers. As per a report in aqi(dot)in, the air was so toxic that the PM2.5 levels were equal to residents breathing in over 1,400 cigarettes over an year. Dhaka is the only non- Indian city in the list upto Top 17, ranking at 13 th spot with an AQI of 140. Other cities in the Top 50 apart from the ones of India are Peshawar (Pakistan), Tachov (Czech Republic), Kashgar (China), and Lahore (Pakistan). This reflects upon how Indias struggle with air pollution is worsening with time, being at the 3 rd spot country wise and getting most of its cities listed, we are collapsing gradually. Out of the 145 cities of the world with worst air quality, 125 are from India, a figure shocking as well as worrying. The declining air quality is alarming for the country now. Growth and development arent supposed to come this way, ultimately it is the air that you breathe which will slowly kill you. It is concerning and demands attention of the authorities, the governments, the organizations as well as the people at large. The figures are prompting enough for a serious action, at the same time throwing light upon the fact that till now, there are no real signs of any improvement. It is a crisis now, posing serious threat to public health and might worsen if delayed. The tiny particles easily make their way to the lungs and bloodstream causing problems with breathing and heart disease as well. At present, we are rated poor, soon it will be unhealthy and then unbearable. Therefore, until we are not able to breathe anymore, its time for actionsustained efforts from all can only do the needful!
Man rapes college student while returning home in Uttar Pradesh
MUZAFFARNAGAR: A 17-year-old B Tech student was allegedly raped by a man who gave her a lift on his motorcycle when she was returning home from college in the Muzaffarnagar district of Uttar Pradesh, police said on Monday. Police said an FIR has been lodged against the accused and three of his friends, who aided him in the act. Charthawal police station in-charge Rajesh Dhanvat said the incident took place in the evening of February 21 when the student was returning home from college and the accused, Himanshu, gave her a lift on his motorcycle. However, the accused then took her to a field, where he raped her. His three friends helped him in the act, the police official said. The girl later narrated her ordeal to her parents, who lodged a complaint leading to an FIR against Himanshu and his friends Sagir, Siddharth and Adesh under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act, Dhanvat said. He said all accused are absconding and attempts are being made to arrest them, while the girl has undergone medical examination and further legal proceedings are being carried out.
Neither Dead Nor Kidnapped, UP Runaway Bride Sends Cops Into Tizzy
The disappearance of a bride-to-be just hours before her wedding in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district, a police complaint alleging abduction, and a social media post about her death sent investigators into a tizzy.
Dalit man stabbed to death in U.P.'s Muzaffarnagar
The police have initiated a manhunt for the suspected accused, police said
Dalit man stabbed to death in UP's Muzaffarnagar
MUZAFFARNAGAR: A 35-year-old Dalit man named Amit Balmiki was stabbed to death in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar on Wednesday, police said. Balmiki's body was recovered from Shahdabber village under the jurisdiction of Budhana Police Station, they said. The body of the victim was sent for a post-mortem examination and an investigation is currently underway. A murder case has been registered based on a complaint filed by the victim's family, said Circle Officer (CO) Gajendra Pal Singh confirming the incident. Balmiki was returning home when he was attacked and stabbed by a suspect identified as Chavinder earlier this morning, according to the complaint lodged by the victim's relatives. The police have initiated a manhunt for Chavinder, who remains at large. The security has been tightened in Shahdabber village in response to the incident, with additional police forces deployed as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order, the CO said.
Youth who helped save Rishabh Pant battling for his own life
Rajat Kumar, a 25-year-old man who saved Indian cricketer Rishabh Pant's life following his car accident in 2022, attempted suicide along with his girlfriend by consuming poison. The incident was reported in Buchha Basti, a village in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district on February 9. Rajat Kumar and Nishu Kumar had saved Rishabh Pant when the cricketer met with an accident on a December night in 2022. Rajat and Nishu found a mangled Mercedes, upside down and smouldering, near Roorkee on DElhi-Dehradun highway. They pulled out Rishabh Pant from the wreckage, half-conscious and profusely bleeding and informed the police. They stayed with the cricketer, though initially they didn't know it was Rishabh Pant, till help arrived. Pant, according to the Times of India , later said that the two were heroes who helped me...I'll be forever grateful and indebted. Meanwhile, a NDTV report said that Kumar and his 21-year-old girlfriend, Manu Kashyap allegedly consumed poison on Sunday evening after their families opposed their relationship since they belonged to different castes. While Kashyap died during treatment, Kumar remains in critical condition, battling for his life in a hospital in Jhabreda, Uttarakhand. Now, the village that once took pride in Rajat's bravery is obsessed about a scandal. In a place where family honour is currency, a young man and woman trying to defy caste and family expectations is not just a personal crisis --it is a communal one, TOI report said.
Rajat Kumar is one of the two men who saved Rishabh Pant. The man who rescued cricketer Rishabh Pant from a car crash is in a critical condition after consuming poison with his girlfriend in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar.
Woman in UP's Muzaffarnagar dies by suicide after poisoning two daughters
MUZAFFARNAGAR: A 42-year-old woman died by suicide after allegedly poisoning her two minor daughters in Chachroli village here, police said on Thursday. One of the daughters has survived and is undergoing treatment as her condition remains critical, they said. According to the police, Vinti gave poison to her daughters, Sapna (13) and Saraswati (11), before taking the extreme step on Wednesday evening. Bhopa SHO police station Vijay Kumar said they were rushed to a hospital, where Vinti and Sapna succumbed. Saraswati is undergoing treatment. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem, he said, adding that an investigation is underway. (If you are having suicidal thoughts, or are worried about a friend or need emotional support, someone is always there to listen. Call Sneha Foundation - 04424640050, Tele Manas - 14416 (available 24x7) or iCall, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences' helpline - 02225521111, which is available Monday to Saturday from 8 am to 10 pm.)
Massive Rs 1,196 cr GST fraud uncovered, one arrested in multi-state operation
NEW DELHI: The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Pune Zonal Unit, has uncovered a massive GST fraud amounting to Rs 1,196 crore. One person has also been arrested in connection with the case. The investigation, which involved searches at multiple locations in Pune, Delhi, Noida, and Muzaffarnagar, revealed a sophisticated network of bogus companies engaged in fraudulent Input Tax Credit (ITC) transactions. The accused had set up shell entities with no legitimate business operations, generating fake invoices and e-way bills to create a facade of genuine trade. However, these e-way bills had no RFID movements associated with them, confirming the absence of the actual supply of goods. The fraudulent network facilitated the availing and passing of fake ITC worth Rs 1,196 crore, a statement from the finance ministry issued on Wednesday said. The arrested individual is the director of a private limited firm in Muzaffarnagar and is identified as the mastermind behind the operation. The investigation uncovered that the cartel maintained a database of addresses, identities, email IDs, and phone numbers, which were strategically rotated to obtain new GST registrations and evade detection. The newly created firms had directors or proprietors selected from this repository, allowing the fraudsters to sustain their illicit activities, the ministry stated. Further inquiries revealed that the accused misused the personal details of unsuspecting employeesprimarily from economically weaker sectionswho were unaware of the legal implications of GST registration. The fraudulent firms engaged in circular trading, acting both as suppliers and recipients within the cartel to facilitate ITC fraud. To avoid suspicion, these firms were registered as private limited companies, using ITC from fake supplies to discharge tax liabilities and pass on ITC to beneficiaries. During searches at multiple locations, officials recovered original invoices, financial records, company stamps, and seals, indicating centralized control over multiple shell firms. The investigation has so far identified 20 such fictitious companies with no genuine business activity. Authorities have also frozen one bank account linked to a fraudulent entity, with further investigations underway, the ministry added.
With starry dreams in eyes, they return shattered, petrified
LUCKNOW: It was heart-rending for Devendra Singh and Rakshit Balyan of Muzaffarnagar and Gurpreet Singh of Pilibhit as they narrated their ordeal. Their offshore expedition, with starry dreams in eyes, and its unfortunate closure with deportation along with 104 illegal immigrants has brought them only sufferings. Devendra Singh, 38, a cane farmer from Muzaffarnagar agrees that life was not that difficult for him back home but he aspired for more. I wanted the income in dollars. Devendra had left country in November last year, Rakshit in October on a tourist visa with the dreams of a new life and Gurpreet had left India in 2022. They all followed the routes passing through dark alleys, that too after shelling out huge amounts to traffickers. Devendra claims that he had gone to Thailand on a personal visit and he met his conman there. He was lured into a life of promises in the US and did everything from exhausting personal savings to borrowing from relatives and taking loans to meet the Rs 40 lakh demanded by his trafficker. He embarked on his journey on November 29 and went to Thailand followed by half a dozen locations in Vietnam, China to El Salvador.
Deportation from US: Three UP men sent back to India
Muzaffarnagar: A small farmer with 15 bighas of agriculture land, Kulbir Singh paid Rs 40 lakh to agents to send his son to the US. Two months later, Devindra Singh was sent back to India in shackles one of the 104 Indian illegal immigrants deported by the Trump administration. Hailing from Uttar Pradeshs Muzaffarnagar 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 man avails loan to hire killers to gang-rape, murder sister-in-law
LUCKNOW: A man from Muzaffarnagar district in western Uttar Pradesh reportedly took a loan of Rs 40,000 to hire two contract killers to gang-rape and murder his sister-in-law, police said. Police have arrested the accused, while the two killers are absconding. The man is a resident of Meerut district of western UP. The incident took place on January 21 near the Nanu canal in Meerut. Police recovered her remains including her skull from a nearby forest on Friday. Police sources said that the body was charred beyond recognition and it was identified by the parents of the victim's parents on the basis of her partially-burnt clothes, footwear, ring, hair with a clip intact and undergarments all recovered from the crime scene. The body was later sent for autopsy. According to the police, the victim was gang-raped by her brother-in-law and two others before being strangled to death and set on fire with the intent to destroy the evidence. As per sources, the man, identified as Ashish, was in a relationship with the victim who was his wifes younger sister. During interrogation, the alleged perpetrator of the crime claimed that the victim was blackmailing him and he finding no other way to settle the issue, planned her murder. He sought help from a hospital worker, Shubham, who then brought in another associate, Deepak. Shubham told him that he had a contact who could help in getting rid of her. They agreed to kill her for Rs 30,000, said Aditya Bansal, Superintendent of Police for Muzaffarnagar rural police. Culprit Ashish took a Rs 40,000 loan, paying Rs 20,000 in advance and Rs 20,000 after the murder, he added. Police sources claimed that Ashish, Shubham, and Deepak intercepted the victim on a scooter to the canal. They gang-raped her, strangled her with a scarf, and then burnt her body using petrol. The victim's family reported her missing on January 23. During the investigation, police found that she was last seen with Ashish, Shubham, and Deepak. Officers detained Ashish, who then admitted to the crime during grilling. Forensic teams recovered the remains of the victim and other belongings from the site, said the SSP. A used and an unused condom were also found, on the spot, he added. We will collect all scientific evidence and ensure a conviction, Bansal said adding that efforts were on to nab the two absconding perpetrators.
Man takes Rs 40,000 bank loan to hire 2 to rape, murder sister-in-law
A 21-year-old woman from Muzaffarnagar was gang-raped, murdered, and set on fire by her brother-in-law. He took a Rs 40,000 bank loan to hire two killers for the crime. The victims remains were identified through partially-burnt belongings. The brother-in-law, involved in an illicit relationship with her, was arrested, while two accomplices are on the run.
15-Year-Old Girl Raped By 2 Men In Cafe In UP's Muzaffarnagar: Police
A 15-year-old girl was allegedly raped by two men in a cafe here on Monday, police said.
After uproar, U.P. government restores security cover of former Union Minister
The government had withdrawn Y-category state security to Dr. Sanjeev Balyan, a senior BJP leader, after he had a face-off earlier this week with the local administration in Muzaffarnagar over a distillery unit proposed to be set up in Mansurpur village in the district
Man Falls To Death From Roof While Throwing Cardboard In UP
A 35-year-old man fell to death from the roof of a building in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar on Monday.
19 including Prachi, Narsinghanand charged for Muzaffarnagar riots
In a significant move, a special MP-MLA court in Uttar Pradeshs Muzaffarnagar has taken legal action against 19 political figures including senior BJP leaders in connection with the 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots during which around 42 Muslims were killed. The court, presided over by judge Devender Singh Fauzdar on January3 framed serious charges against these political 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 .
Charges framed against politicians, others in 2013 Muzaffarnagar riots case
Those charged also include VHP leader Sadhvi Prachi, ex-BJP MP Bhartendu Singh, controversial priest Yati Narsinghanand, ex-BJP MLAs Ashok Kansal and Umesh Malik and former UP minister Ashok Katari
Kharge Alleges BJP's 'Manuvaad' Mindset Against Marginalised
New Delhi: Continuing its attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Congress on Tuesday accused the BJP governments at the Centre and the states of having a mindset against the deprived sections of society who are suffering because of the brunt of Manuvaad. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, in a post on X, mentioned at least five incidents where the deprived sections of society suffered in the BJP-governed states. Kharge alleged that while Union home minister Amit Shah insulted Babasaheb B.R. Ambedkar in Parliament, the same mindset against the deprived is being repeated in the BJP-ruled states. He added a crime is committed every hour against Dalit-tribal women and children and according to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), this figure has doubled since 2014. He claimed that in the last two days - a Dalit youth was murdered in police custody in Madhya Pradeshs Dewas and the tribal women were tied to trees and beaten up in Balasore, Odisha. In Haryanas Bhiwani, a Dalit girl student is forced to commit suicide after being unable to pay her BA exam fees; in Maharashtras Palghar, a tribal pregnant woman has to travel 100 kilometres in search of ICU and dies; and in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, three Dalit families are forced to migrate because of caste-based attacks on them and the police remain silent, Kharge said. It is well known that atrocities are being committed against Dalits, tribals, backwards and minority communities under the anti-constitutional rule of the Modi government. Those who are poor and deprived are suffering the brunt of Manuvaad, the Congress chief alleged. The Congress Party will not allow the constitutional rights of 140 crore Indians to be violated and will continue to oppose the anti-constitutional thinking of the BJP-RSS, Kharge asserted.
Dalit youth beaten to death; cousin injured in UP's Muzaffarnagar
Sunny was returning to his village from Khatauli along with his cousin Shilu on a motorcycle; quarrel broke out between Sunny and the village heads son who was travelling in a car, the police said
Over 100 booked for attack on Hindu activists protesting against poor condition of cow shelter
More than 100 people, including a village head, are booked for allegedly attacking Hindu activists protesting the poor condition of a cow shelter in Muzaffarnagar. Additionally, 36 activists, including a Bajrang Dal leader, face charges for allegedly attacking the villagers, with cases registered under multiple sections including the SC-ST Act.
UP bypolls: SP seeks access to CCTV footage of polling booths in 7 constituencies where it lost
LUCKNOW: The Samajwadi Party has submitted a memorandum to the chief electoral officer of Uttar Pradesh, demanding the release of CCTV footage and video recordings of candidates at polling booths in seven assembly constituencies where bypolls were held last month. The constituencies include Katehari, Kundarki, Phulpur, Majhawan, Meerapur, Khair, and Ghaziabad, according to a statement issued by the party here. The SP had lost all these seats in the November 13 bypolls. The memorandum, highlighting the party's demand for transparency in the electoral process, was handed over by party representatives KK Srivastava, Harishchandra Singh, and Radheshyam Singh, the statement added. Bye-elections to nine assembly constituencies were held on November 13 and its results declared on November 23. The SP had won the polls on two seats of Sishamau (Kanpur) and Karhal (Mainpuri). The BJP had won six seats while its ally RLD bagged one seat of Meerapur Muzaffarnagar). The Centre last week tweaked an election rule to prevent public inspection of certain electronic documents such as CCTV camera and webcasting footage as well as video recordings of candidates to prevent their misuse. Based on the recommendation of the Election Commission of India, the Union law ministry on December 20 amended Rule 93(2)(a) of the Conduct of Election Rules, 1961, to restrict the type of papers or documents open to public inspection.
Landowners demolish old mazaar in Muzaffarnagar; FIR lodged
In Budhana town of Uttar Pradesh, a mazaar near the vegetable market was allegedly demolished by landowners, including Gulzar Uddin and his brothers. Police have filed an FIR and launched an investigation based on a complaint from Pavnesh Kumar. Authorities have pledged thorough inquiries and appropriate legal action against those responsible.
Landowners demolish Muslim shrine in UP's Muzaffarnagar, FIR lodged
MUZAFFARNAGAR: A group of landowners allegedly demolished an old 'mazaar' (shrine) on the Budhana-Kandhla Road, promting police to register an FIR in the matter and launch an investigation, an official said on Tuesday. The accused has been identified as Gulzar Uddin, a resident of Chhota Bazaar, along with his brothers Aghan and Ameer Zia, and 10 to 15 others, they said. Speaking to media persons, Budhana Circle Officer (CO) Gajendra Pal Singh said that based on a complaint filed by Budhana resident Pavnesh Kumar, Police have filed a case against the landowners and an investigation is underway. The police have assured a thorough investigation and appropriate action against those found guilty, Singh added.
UP temple closed during 1992 Ayodhya incident reopens
A Shiv temple in Ludhawala, a predominantly Muslim locality in Muzaffarnagar, was reopened on Monday after being closed for over 30 years. The temple, built in 1971, was shut down during the communal tensions triggered by the Ayodhya incident in 1992. The reopening ceremony was conducted peacefully with a 'havan' and local Muslims showering flowers on a procession of Hindu activists. The event was marked by a display of harmony, highlighting the importance of religious tolerance and understanding.
Shiv temple reopens in Muzaffarnagar after 1992 Ayodhya incident
Muzaffarnagar: A Shiv temple in Ludhawala, a predominantly Muslim locality under the jurisdiction of Kotwali police station, was reopened on Monday with a 'havan' and Muslims showering flowers on a procession by Hindus. The Shiv temple was built in 1971. However, during the communal tensions triggered by the Ayodhya incident in 1992, Hindu families from the locality migrated, taking the temple's idols and 'shivling' with them. Since then, the temple had remained closed. Uttar Pradesh: In Muzaffarnagar, Swami Yashveer Maharaj conducted a Havan Poojan to purify a 54-year-old Shiva temple that had fallen into ruins. The ceremony was attended by both Hindus and Muslims pic.twitter.com/3ou0nelKgz IANS (@ians_india) December 23, 2024 City Magistrate Vikas Kashyap confirmed that the reopening and associated ceremonies were conducted peacefully. All functions in the temple were conducted without any disturbance. The atmosphere was cordial and Hindu activists, led by Swami Yashvir Maharaj, returned in a peaceful manner, Kashyap told PTI. In a remarkable display of harmony, local Muslims welcomed the procession of Hindu activists by showering flowers on them as they made their way to the temple. Swami Yashvir Maharaj led the purification ceremony in the temple, which involved performing a 'havan' and other rituals. This is a significant moment for us. The Shiv temple has been closed for years, but today it has been reopened after proper purification, he remarked. The swami had announced last week that the temple would reopen on December 23 after a purification ceremony. The district administration had made elaborate security arrangements to ensure peace in the area. The police patrolled the locality to avoid any untoward incident during the event. About 200 km away from Muzaffarnagar, excavations are going on in Sambhal after the reopening on December 13 of the Bhasma Shankar Temple, which had been closed for over 46 years. Last week, an old temple structure was found in Khurja town of this district, sparking demands from right-wing outfits for its renovation.
This Clip of Tanks Being Transported on Train Is Old and Is From Muzaffarnagar
The clip could be traced back to at least 20 November and shows visuals from Uttar Pradesh.
Supreme Court questions U.P.s silence on core aspects of equality, secularism in schools
Bench was hearing a case linked to slapping of a Muslim boy in Muzaffarnagar by his classmates on the orders of their teacher, who peppered the abuse with communal remarks against the child
Wanted criminal carrying Rs 25,000 bounty killed in encounter in UP
Muzaffarnagar: A wanted criminal carrying a bounty of Rs 25,000 on his head was killed in an encounter with police at Budhana in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar district on Tuesday, officials said. Ajay alias Ajayveer aka Badal, who was wanted in four cases of dacoity, was gunned down in an encounter after he opened fire at a police team which intercepted him, Senior Superintendent of Police, Abhishsk Singh, said. Ajay was named in more than 20 criminal cases, including attempt to murder, Singh said.A German pistol, jewellery and cash were recovered from Ajay's possession, the officer said
A Muzaffarnagar mosque and shops linked to Liaquat Ali Khan were declared 'enemy property', sparking legal and communal tensions in UP.
A Mosque And 4 Shops: Ex Pak PM Liaquat Ali Khan At Centre Of UP Land Row
In Uttar Pradesh, the district of Muzaffarnagar is at the centre of a property dispute that stretches back to the tumultuous years of the Partition. The property in question, a mosque and four shops located near the Muzaffarnagar railway station.
Muzaffarnagar slapgate accused teacher surrenders, gets bail
UP teacher who got Muslim boy slapped gets bail
A teacher who asked other students to slap a Muslim boy in a school in Muzaffarnagar surrendered at a Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act court and was released on bail, an official said on Friday.
UP teacher who asked students to slap classmate surrenders, gets bail
Muzaffarnagar: A teacher who asked other students to slap a Muslim boy in a school here surrendered at a POCSO court and was released on bail, an official said on Friday. Tripta Tyagi was caught last year in a video asking children to slap a boy in a school where she taught. Additional District Judge 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 .
Allahabad HC rejects anticipatory bail plea of teacher who asked students to slap Muslim boy
The Allahabad High Court. (Photo: ANI) The Allahabad High Court. (Photo: ANI) Muzaffarnagar: The Allahabad High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail plea of a school teacher who asked class 2 students to slap their Muslim friend, a lawyer said on Thursday about the incident that sparked widespread outrage last year. A bench comprising Justice Deepak Verma refused to grant the relief and directed the applicant to surrender before the court concerned within two weeks from the date of the order and apply for regular bail, the plaintiff's lawyer said. The lower court had already rejected the anticipatory bail plea on October 16. Now, the high court has upheld that decision, rejecting the teacher's plea on November 23, Kamran Zaidi, the lawyer representing the victim, said. According to the prosecution, police filed a charge sheet against Tripti Tyagi under several sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), including Section 323 (voluntarily causing hurt), Section 504 (intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace), and Section 295A (deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings). Additionally, charges under Section 75 of the Juvenile Justice Act have been invoked, the lawyer said. The case drew widespread attention and condemnation after a video surfaced in August 2023, showing Tyagi instructing her students of Class 2 to slap a Muslim classmate while making a communal remark in Khubbapur village. Muzaffarnagar police had registered a case against the teacher over the incident, while the school was also served a notice by the state's education department. On November 10, 2023, the Supreme Court had castigated the state government for not complying with its order to depute an agency for counselling the victim child. On January 12, the apex court said the developments that followed the unsavoury incident were the result of the state not doing what was expected of it after the offence was committed. A bench of justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan had said the state should have been concerned about the manner in which the incident had happened.
NOIDA: Police on Tuesday arrested more than 160 protesting farmers, including the president of Bharatiya Kisan Parishad Sukhbir Yadav 'Khalifa', who were holding a sit-in at the 'Dalit Prerna Sthal' in Noida after their march to Delhi on land compensation and other demands was stopped a day earlier. The protesters, who had gathered in Gautam Buddh Nagar from different parts of Uttar Pradesh on Monday on the call of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), had threatened to resume their march to the national capital if their demands were not met within a week. Condemning the police action, the SKM said it was a violation of the constitutional rights for peaceful protest and urged the judiciary to intervene. In a statement, the farmers' collective claimed the police had arrested hundreds of farmers including more than one hundred women and forcibly evicted them from the protest site. The SKM alleged that the police had violated the consensus reached with the farmers' leadership on December 2, asking for seven days to allow the Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh to discuss and resolve the demands. Additional Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Shiv Hari Meena said that they arrested more than 160 protesters at around 1.30 pm under Section 170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The provision allows the police to carry out arrests to prevent the commission of a cognisable offence. Among the arrested were women and several farmer leaders like Khalifa and Pawan Khatana the state president of Bharatiya Kisan Union (Western Uttar Pradesh), according to the police. The protesters were taken to the Luksar jail in Noida, officials said. Khalifa told PTI on phone that they will continue to fight for their just demands. Slamming the arrests, the Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) convened an emergency panchayat over the matter at the Kisan Bhavan in Sisauli village of Muzaffarnagar where it decided to amplify the protest on Wednesday. It was decided in the Panchayat that BKU workers from the five divisions of Uttar Pradesh, which include Meerut, Saharanpur, Aligarh, Agra, Moradabad -- will reach the 'Zero Point' in Gautam Buddha Nagar while peaceful dharna would be observed across all other districts in their respective police stations, BKU's youth wing president of Uttar Pradesh Anuj Singh told PTI. Zero Point refers to a location at the convergence point of the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway and the Yamuna Expressway in Gautam Buddh Nagar district's Greater Noida city. BKU leader Rakesh Tikait warned that the ongoing protest led by the SKM would turn into a nationwide agitation of farmers. Tikait asserted that the moment the farm leaders of Gautam Buddh Nagar call for help, we will immediately respond to their call. The BKU leader, who was in Iglas here on Tuesday in connection with a private function, was speaking to media persons during his visit. This agitation would turn into a nationwide agitation of farmers who are protesting against the unjust manner in which farmlands are being acquired by the government without paying just and full payment to the farmers, he said. He said that the Gautam Buddh Nagar protest has been put off till December 9 to give the government some time to resolve this long-standing dispute between farmers in that district and the authorities which had been continuously delaying the process of payment of full compensation as envisaged by the Land Acquisition Act 2013. Tikait said that the farmers of Gautam Buddh Nagar are not alone in this protest and representatives of different farmers' organisations have been stationed there to assist them in their quest for justice. He said it has become a regular practice of the present government to acquire farmlands at low prices and to add to the farmers' woes, even the agreed amount of compensation is delayed inordinately. I will shortly be visiting Gautam Buddh Nagar to converse with the local leaders of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha during their ongoing negotiations with officials of the state government, he said. The farmers had gathered near the Mahamaya flyover and left for Delhi on Monday demanding proper compensation for their land acquired by the government, but were stopped by the police near Dalit Prerna Sthal, after which they sat on dharna there. Massive traffic snarls had caused inconvenience to commuters crossing the Delhi-Noida border as police had set up multiple layers of barricades and deployed heavy security to stop the march, which coincided with Parliament's Winter Session.
AAP MP Raghav Chadha proposes financial assistance to farmers for stubble management
CHANDIGARH: Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha proposed a comprehensive initiative to support farmers in stubble management, requesting the central government to provide assistance of Rs 2,500 per acre to farmers. He added that sustainable solutions to stubble burning require robust financial and policy backing. While taking up this issue in the upper house of the parliament today, Chadha also pointed out that while farmers are unfairly blamed for contributing to air pollution in North India, the problem is fuelled by several factors across many states. He emphasised that this year, under AAPs leadership, Punjab saw a remarkable 70 per cent drop in stubble-burning incidents, proving that progress is possible with the right support. Chadha raised concern over prevailing pollution in North India and its impact in Rajya Sabha, stating that North India is currently covered in a thick blanket of smoke. He said, with every breath, we are unknowingly inhaling the equivalent of numerous cigarettes and bidis. Air pollution isnt just Delhis problem its a crisis affecting the entire region, spanning multiple states. Cities in the North such as Bhagalpur, Muzaffarnagar, Noida, Hapur, Bhiwani, Agra, Faridabad face way more pollution than Delhi. Yet, the blame is disproportionately placed on farmers. Today, I stand to raise my voice in their defence, he added. He further stated that an IIT study shows that while stubble burning is a cause of air pollution, it is not the only one. However, the entire blame is unfairly shifted onto farmers. Punjab reports 70 per cent reduction in stubble burning, highlights Ex-Situ management efforts Throughout the year, we call farmers our gods and anndata, but come November, we label them as criminals, demanding they be fined or jailed, he said. Chadha asserted, no farmer deliberately or willingly burns stubble. They do it out of sheer compulsion. This year, AAP ruled Punjab saw a reduction of more than 70 per cent in stubble-burning incidents. In contrast, states like Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan reported an increase. He emphasised that Punjab took up paddy farming to feed the country when there was a shortage of food grains. However, this has come at a great cost to Punjab. He said, Our water table has dropped by 600 feet, our soil has degraded, and this is despite the fact that rice is not a staple food for Punjabis. He added that after harvesting paddy, farmers are left with stubble, which they have only 1012 days to clear before sowing the next crop. If they dont clear it in time, the yield of the next crop is adversely affected. This forces farmers to burn the stubble. SC raises concerns over Punjab, Haryanas inaction on stubble burning amid rising air pollution Chadha pointed out that solutions like Happy Seeders and Paddy Choppers come with a hefty price tag, requiring farmers to spend Rs 2,0003,000 per acre to operate them. For farmers already struggling to break even, such expenses are unaffordable, leaving them with no choice but to burn stubble. Tragically, the worst affected by this toxic air are the farmers themselves and their families, who are forced to breathe it. He proposed a solution stating, if we provide farmers in Punjab and Haryana Rs 2,500 per acre as immediate financial assistance to manage stubble, no farmer will burn it. Of this, Rs 2,000 should be contributed by the central government, and the state government will bear the remaining cost. This will offer a short-term solution to the stubble-burning issue. Chadha further stated, As for a long-term solution, we need to promote crop diversification, moving away from paddy to crops like cotton, maize, pulses, and oilseeds. While we talk a lot about AI (Artificial Intelligence), we also need to talk about AQI (Air Quality Index).
