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Gonda cyber cell is intensifying its probe into an interstate cyber fraud racket, tracing more complainants and coordinating with police units across multiple states. The investigation follows the arrest of nine individuals involved in operating mule bank accounts used for online scams worth crores, with authorities freezing over Rs 14.87 crore in suspicious transactions.
UP Police swiftly rescued a 38-year-old man in Etawah within nine minutes of a social media suicide-risk alert. Following an emotional Facebook post due to domestic disputes, police traced his location and intercepted him before he could take his life in a nearby orchard.
A man's body, found with hands and legs tied and throat slit, was discovered in a sack near the Aami river in Gorakhpur. Police suspect the murder occurred elsewhere before the body was dumped. Investigations are underway to identify the victim and apprehend those responsible.
Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak's flight from Moradabad was aborted due to a technical snag in the UP government aircraft. The pilot detected an issue while rolling on the runway, leading to a precautionary takeoff abort. Pathak later observed smoke from the aircraft, and an inquiry is expected.
A 48-year-old woman was tragically killed in a suspected tiger attack in Bahraich district while collecting firewood near a forest. Villagers rushed to her aid but she succumbed to severe injuries. Residents report increased wildlife movement and are demanding urgent action from forest officials to ensure safety in fringe villages.
Fuel prices in Lucknow have surged for the fifth time since mid-May, with petrol now costing Rs 101.89 per litre and diesel Rs 95.36. This cumulative increase of over Rs 7 in both fuels is impacting transportation and household budgets across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh. Consumers are feeling the pinch of these repeated hikes.
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Two individuals from Indore, posing as a couple, were apprehended at Varanasi airport with nearly 20 kg of hydroponic weed. Arriving from Bangkok, their suspicious travel history and inconsistent statements led to their arrest. Authorities discovered the contraband, valued at approximately Rs 20 crore, hidden in their luggage. Investigations are ongoing to identify the source and intended recipients.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has ordered uninterrupted power supply amid soaring temperatures and demand. He stressed accountability in the distribution system and directed officials to maximize generation capacity and strengthen the transmission network. The state has significantly increased its power generation capacity and is implementing measures to improve consumer services and billing efficiency.
Sambhal district in Uttar Pradesh is experiencing a surge in dog and monkey bites, attributed to aggressive animal behavior exacerbated by extreme heat. Officials are intensifying sterilization drives and dog-catching operations, while the District Magistrate indicated potential culling of dangerous animals as per Supreme Court directives.
Green Gas Limited has successfully connected the Maa Sita Rasoi within the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi mandir complex in Ayodhya to its piped natural gas (PNG) network. This transition marks a shift away from LPG use for the kitchen facility. The inauguration was led by GGL's managing director and director (commercial), with approximately 2.5 km of pipeline laid for the connection.