The Times of India

A five-year-old boy, Devraj, tragically drowned after falling into a water-filled pit near his home in Greater Noida's Chhapraula area. The nursery student had returned home from school feeling unwell earlier in the day. His family discovered him in the pit after he went out to play with friends.

A magisterial inquiry is underway into the police encounters of brothers Ghulfam and Zeeshan, suspects in the attack on businessman Saleem Wastik. Ghulfam was killed on March 3, two days after his brother Zeeshan died in a shootout. The inquiry aims to examine the circumstances and police actions, following NHRC guidelines for deaths during police action.

A four-year-old girl was brutally murdered by a neighbour in Ghaziabad after he lured her with chocolate. Her body, found with severe injuries, led to the swift arrest of the 24-year-old labourer. He confessed to the heinous crime, stating he killed her to conceal his actions. Villagers are demanding stringent punishment.

A Punjab & Sind Bank guard allegedly shot and killed the branch manager in Ghaziabad after a heated argument over leave and salary issues. The incident occurred in the manager's cabin in front of staff and customers. The accused, a former Army personnel, was later arrested after being found drinking.