Nine police officers, including the SHO of Vibhuti Khand police station, have been booked for allegedly assaulting, robbing, and threatening a group of lawyers on March 14. The officers reportedly beat, verbally abused, and extorted the lawyers, with some even facing threats of forced urine consumption.

An Ordnance Factory employee, Ravindra Kumar, was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh ATS for allegedly leaking classified defense information to a Pakistani intelligence handler posing as Neha Sharma. He shared sensitive documents via WhatsApp, endangering national security. Authorities continue to investigate the extent of the security breach.

After 46 years, Holi celebrations resumed at Kartikeya Mahadev Temple in Khaggu Sarai, UP, amidst tight security. The event saw enthusiastic participation from various social and Hindu organizations. The temple, located near the controversial Shahi Jama Masjid, was reopened last December after being shut down due to riots in 1978. Police ensured a peaceful celebration.

The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board has released the final selection result for Constable (Civil Police) posts under Direct Recruitment-2023. After the written exam was rescheduled due to alleged malpractices, 1,74,317 candidates underwent multiple testing stages with the final merit list now published on the UPPRPB website.

A 28-year-old man from Bhadohi pretended to be kidnapped to extort money from his father. After tracing his location, the police apprehended him in Pune. He confessed to fabricating the kidnapping story. His father requested his release due to the Holi festival, leading to his bail.

A unique 'Golden Gujiya' priced at Rs 50,000 per kg is being sold by a sweet shop in Gonda. According to Shivakant Chaturvedi, the shop manager, the gujiya is layered with 24-carat gold and filled with special dry fruits. The 24-carat gold and silver are safe to eat, and each piece costs Rs 1300.

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath urged people to stop glorifying foreign invaders, stressing the importance of preserving religious sites like Sambhal. Speaking in Lucknow, he emphasized the need to respect places of worship and criticized those who forcibly occupy them. He also highlighted the significance of the Maha Kumbh and criticized previous administrations for mismanagement.