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A key accused in the Vijay Saini murder case, Inderpal, was killed in a police encounter in Jhajjar. An STF inspector was injured during the exchange of fire. Inderpal, a close aide to the prime suspect, allegedly opened fire on the team when cornered. The operation is a significant development in the ongoing investigation.
A false fire rumour on a halted train near Morena tragically claimed four lives, including a mother and her young son. Frightened passengers jumped off the Udaipur Express, only to be struck by the speeding Patalkot Express. A grieving father now faces raising his elder son alone after the devastating incident.
In a heartbreaking turn of events in Ayodhya's Revli village, an 80-year-old man passed away from age-related issues. Hours after his funeral, his 75-year-old wife also succumbed to illness. The village was left in shock as a second funeral procession departed from the same home within a single day, a somber testament to the family's profound loss.
A 25-year-old pump operator tragically died from electrocution at KGMU while cleaning a sewer tank, sparking protests by colleagues and family. Allegations of negligence by the contractor and lack of safety equipment fueled the demonstrations. The deceased, Rahul Gautam, leaves behind a wife and infant. Investigations are underway, with the university also launching an internal inquiry.
A hardware shop owner, Sunil Chaudhary, was shot dead in Hathras after being abducted from his home. Three men, identified by the victim before his death, allegedly assaulted him before one shot him. He was found injured and later died during treatment. Police have registered a case and arrested one suspect, with further investigation ongoing.
In a groundbreaking event, Noida International Airport will launch its inaugural flight on Monday, transporting 170 farmers, among whom are 20 inspiring women, to Lucknow. Dhirendra Singh, the MLA from Jewar, emphasized the significance of this unprecedented journey, where those who relinquished their land for the airport now take their first flight into the skies.
Tragedy struck in Banda district as a 19-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her father inside a police station. Recovered by police after eloping, she was reunited with her family at Badausa station. During counseling, her father reportedly attacked her with a sharp weapon. She later succumbed to her injuries.
Rahul Gandhi will visit Prayagraj on July 10 as part of a nationwide Congress campaign addressing paper leaks, examination irregularities, and unemployment. This visit, part of a series of outreach events, holds political significance ahead of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, with Gandhi having maintained a steady presence in the state recently.
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav questioned the Yogi Adityanath government's probe into Ram temple donation irregularities, hinting at a conspiracy close to home. The Uttar Pradesh government formed a three-member SIT to investigate allegations of financial mismanagement. This follows claims of missing funds and calls for transparency from various quarters, though the temple trust maintains internal audits are ongoing.
A 21-year-old man, Aryan Verma, posing as a Brigadier with fake military insignia and commandos, was apprehended in Shahjahanpur. Army authorities and veterans orchestrated a sting operation, luring him to a function where he was identified and detained. Investigators recovered a fake ID, air pistol, and other military-like items, exposing an alleged impersonation racket.
A 22-year-old man allegedly strangled his 20-year-old sister to death and dumped her body in a well. The accused confessed to the crime, stating the murder occurred after an argument about his sister's insistence on living with her boyfriend despite being recently married. Police have recovered the body and are investigating further.