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A tragic road accident on the Azamgarh-Ghazipur road claimed two lives and left one youth critically injured when their van collided with a roadside tree. The victims, returning with a blanket consignment for their garment shops, were residents of Ghazipur. The severe impact completely shattered the vehicle, with authorities suspecting overspeeding as the cause.
In a significant turn of events, Pankaj Chaudhary ascends to the role of the new Uttar Pradesh BJP President, with Union Minister Piyush Goyal officially passing the baton. Goyal commended the partys commitment to democratic values and acknowledged the relentless efforts of grassroots volunteers in driving its growth.
A BJP worker, Munna Bahadur Singh, received a grand welcome after being released on bail in an alleged assault case involving a Dalit power official. Supporters greeted him enthusiastically following his release granted by the Allahabad High Court. Singh was arrested for allegedly attacking an engineer with shoes.
A viral video of a dismissed Uttar Pradesh constable's opulent Lucknow residence has stunned social media users. Alok Pratap Singh, arrested for his alleged role in a codeine-based cough syrup smuggling network, reportedly invested in the illicit trade, earning substantial profits far exceeding his official salary. The lavish home has ignited debate on corruption within law enforcement.
A one-year-old girl was tragically snatched from her home by a wolf in Bahraich's Jaruwa-2 village. The child was later found dead, and the wolf was shot by forest officials. This incident follows a series of alarming wolf attacks in the district, prompting increased surveillance and safety advisories for residents.
A Bahraich court handed down the death penalty to the main accused in a communal violence murder case, citing the Manusmriti to justify severe punishment. The judge described the killing of a 22-year-old man as extreme barbarity involving demonic torture. The verdict emphasized that fear of punishment is crucial for maintaining social order and public trust in the justice system.

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