The Times of India

A Kushinagar court sentenced Jitendra Kushwaha to death for murdering his wife and three young sons. The brutal killings occurred in August 2021, and the court deemed it a arest of rare case. Kushwaha attacked his sleeping family after his wife refused him money for alcohol. Evidence from family members and witnesses proved crucial in establishing guilt. The court found life imprisonment inadequate given the crime's brutality and circumstances.

A CBI court in Lucknow sentenced a former railway clerk to four years imprisonment. Durgesh Bahadur Singh accepted a bribe of 7,200 in a 2017 case. He demanded the money to reduce a 1.26 lakh demurrage charge. The CBI caught Singh red-handed while accepting the illegal gratification. The court also imposed a fine of 10,000 on the convicted official.

Uttar Pradesh FSDA has registered an FIR against five accused in a counterfeit medicine racket. The group allegedly used fake billing and fictitious transactions to introduce spurious drugs. Investigations revealed large-scale sales between firms without actual medicine movement. This crackdown is part of a statewide drive against illegal drug syndicates. Several wholesale firms have been sealed pending further financial record examination.

Two men working on a Jal Jeevan Mission water tank project were found dead. They were discovered near a roadside field in Hardoi district on Thursday. Both victims had visible injuries on their heads and faces. Police are investigating all possible angles surrounding their suspicious deaths. Three investigation teams have been formed to solve the case.

During a recent Congress protest highlighting concerns about remarks made by Kangana Ranaut regarding women, a police inspector intervened dramatically. He swiftly seized an effigy of the actress to prevent it from being set on fire by agitated protesters. The incident, centered around allegations of disrespect toward young women, has sparked a flurry of discussions online, with videos of the event going viral.

Police reported a 10-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her landlord in Goverdhan. The accused, a 42-year-old West Bengal native, had assaulted the minor previously. The victim informed her mother after the incident on Wednesday. Police registered a case under BNS and POCSO sections. The girl has undergone medical examination and further legal action is pending.

Uttar Pradesh has deployed significant police and paramilitary forces for the annual Kanwar Yatra. Over 10,000 volunteers will assist pilgrims and manage crowds along 840 routes. Authorities have installed thousands of CCTV cameras and deployed drones for comprehensive surveillance. Special traffic arrangements and medical camps are established to aid devotees travelling through the state. Gazetted officers and specialized teams are stationed in sensitive areas for enhanced safety.

As Lucknow's newly appointed Police Commissioner, Tarun Gauba is set to implement a technology-driven vision for the citys safety. His strategy focuses on using data analytics to prevent crime, improving traffic management to cut down on accident rates, and bolstering cybercrime responses with advanced tools. Furthermore, he highlights the importance of addressing public concerns swiftly while ensuring a secure environment for women.

Jagdish Aafle is likely to be appointed as the Ram temple trust's first secretary. This proposal will be considered at an upcoming executive meeting of the trust. Aafle, associated with the RSS, currently manages the Ram temple construction project. The trust is also selecting a new spokesperson following recent controversies. These appointments follow allegations of donation embezzlement and a subsequent probe.