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Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL) has justified revising electricity loads for over 46 lakh consumers, citing adherence to the Electricity Supply Code. This move, affecting some smart meter users, aims to align sanctioned loads with actual usage. However, consumer groups allege violations of central policies and potential financial burdens, particularly for BPL households whose subsidies may be impacted by increased load limits.

A notorious fugitive, convicted for a 2008 dacoity-cum-murder in Gujarat and on the run for over 15 years after escaping police custody, has been apprehended in Ayodhya. Ghanshyam Verma, who had been living under an assumed identity as a mechanic, was arrested in a joint operation by UP STF and Gujarat Police. His capture concludes a lengthy manhunt across multiple states.

A woman caused a stir at Gonda railway station by climbing a 150-foot tower with her three young children, demanding to live with her alleged lover. After a tense nine-hour standoff, a specialized SDRF team successfully brought the family down safely. The woman's desperate plea to unite with her partner led to the dramatic rescue operation, drawing a large crowd.

Uttar Pradesh ATS apprehended a man with a 25,000 bounty, allegedly a key player in a cross-border fake currency network. Operating from Bangladesh via West Bengal, the syndicate supplied counterfeit notes to various Indian states. This arrest follows the earlier capture of two associates in Varanasi, who revealed the supply chain. Investigators are now working to dismantle the entire operation and identify more syndicate members.

Panic erupted at Kashi Vishwanath Dham's Nanu Feria Gate checkpoint Saturday morning after a PAC carbine accidentally discharged. Two bullets hit the road, injuring three florists with concrete splinters. The injured received prompt medical attention and were discharged. Police quickly restored order in the crowded pilgrim area. This incident echoes a similar accidental firing in March 2025.

Ayodhya police are intensifying their probe into alleged Ram Temple donation embezzlement, tracing an SUV linked to accused Avinash Shukla used for transporting misappropriated cash. Investigators are examining the vehicle's records and questioning Shukla, a former donation counting employee. Authorities believe more cash and valuables may be hidden, with the SUV's digital evidence crucial for tracing the stolen funds and identifying other accomplices.