The Times of India

A man has been sentenced to death for the brutal murder of his wife and two young daughters in Mahoba district. The accused used a grinding stone to crush their heads. This conviction was secured under Uttar Pradesh Police's Operation Conviction campaign for speedy justice in serious crimes.

A man was safely rescued from an electric pole in Alambagh, Lucknow on Wednesday evening. Firefighters responded quickly to the scene near Lok Bandhu Hospital crossing. The man was brought down without injury. Local police assisted in managing the situation. The Fire Department's swift action prevented a potential accident.

Four individuals were apprehended across Lucknow for impersonating registered candidates during the TGT examination. Strict security and biometric checks, including Aadhaar and fingerprint verification, exposed the fraudsters at various centres. Cases have been registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the UP Public Examination Ordinance, 2024, highlighting a crackdown on exam malpractice.

A key suspect in the murder of hotelier's son Vineet Rai, Kamlesh Chaudhary Bind, was killed in a police encounter in Ghazipur. Bind, carrying a Rs 1 lakh bounty, was wanted for the May 29 shooting. The encounter also injured a police officer. The mastermind, Shankar Pandey, remains at large.

Uttar Pradesh STF has nabbed a key player in a cyber fraud ring that generated thousands of fake Ayushman Bharat health cards for ineligible individuals. The syndicate bypassed verification systems using an illegal portal, allowing them to add unqualified people to genuine beneficiary families. This enabled free medical treatment at government expense, causing substantial financial losses.

Kheri Police achieved a significant success by recovering 144 missing individuals, including 113 kidnapped women and girls, during a special month-long campaign. Many cases involved runaways due to family disputes or relationship issues, highlighting the sensitive nature of such disappearances. Senior officers emphasized the priority of safe returns and family reunions.

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A photographer was robbed of equipment worth Rs 15 lakh after being lured to a fake birthday party. Police uncovered an inside job, with the victim's own assistant, Rohan Sharma, allegedly masterminding the heist to settle his debts. Sharma, aware of the expensive gear and the photographer's schedule, conspired with associates. Three arrests were made, and all stolen items recovered.

Customs officials at Lucknow airport seized 13 kg of hydroponic marijuana, valued at Rs 13 crore, from a passenger arriving from Muscat. The narcotic substance was discovered concealed within chocolate packets during baggage screening. The passenger was subsequently arrested under the NDPS Act and remanded to judicial custody.

Uttar Pradesh STF arrested two B.Com graduates in Delhi for creating a network of bogus firms that facilitated fraudulent Input Tax Credit claims. The accused allegedly generated fake GST transactions and invoices, causing crores in revenue loss to the government. This operation is part of a larger interstate syndicate investigation.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a proposal to rename Fazilnagar in Kushinagar district as Pavagarh. This renaming honors Lord Mahavir. The Chief Minister highlighted the government's commitment to development and cultural heritage. He also spoke about the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The event saw the inauguration of development projects worth over Rs 424 crore.

A 28-year-old woman accused Manzoor Ali of abducting her from her parental home in Lucknow in March 2021. She alleges he kept her captive for nearly five years, repeatedly sexually assaulting her and moving her across Uttar Pradesh. The victim was recently rescued and Ali has been arrested.

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Uttar Pradesh has significantly bolstered its cybercrime response with the inauguration of an expanded Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre and upgraded 1930 Cyber Helpline. Now boasting 80 operator seats, the facility aims to expedite the freezing of fraudulent transactions and recovery of victims' funds.

Uttar Pradesh ATS apprehended a 22-year-old for allegedly working with a Pakistan-backed terror network. The group groomed Indian youth via social media, assigning missions including targeting BJP leaders. Recovered items include a pistol and cartridges. The accused was reportedly handled by Pakistan-based operatives, with a rial mission involving assassination plans.