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A man in Gorakhpur allegedly strangled his wife to death over suspicions of infidelity and buried her body in a pit behind their house. The crime was uncovered four days later when the victim's father-in-law alerted the police. The accused confessed after initially misleading investigators about the disposal of the body.

Alumni from various batches reunited at a Lucknow school for the 'Bachpan Se Pachpan' event, celebrating their shared past. The gathering honored former teachers, staff members, and featured a lively performance by Kaziranga Rhino Boys, fostering a strong sense of community and nostalgia.

A 14-year-old boy, Sameer Singh, was fatally shot in Varanasi's Rasulpur Dayalpur area. Two others, Ramu Yadav and Abhishek Yadav, sustained bullet injuries during the incident. Police have formed three teams to apprehend the accused. The shooting occurred when Sameer intervened in an argument between Ramu and two bike-borne youths. The attackers fled the scene.

Authorities are set to seize properties valued at 38 crore rupees belonging to Shubham Jaiswal, the mastermind behind a cough syrup scam. The court has issued a notice for the confiscation of these assets. The properties are registered under the names of Jaiswal's father, mother, sister, and wife. The accused have been summoned to appear in court on January 2.

A vast illicit economy fueled by codeine-based cough syrups is thriving across East UP and beyond, preying on youth and laborers. Investigations reveal a multi-crore racket involving diversion from legal channels, with kingpins orchestrating a complex smuggling network. Authorities are intensifying crackdowns, with multiple arrests and probes underway.

Two sisters in Lucknow died by suicide after allegedly being distraught over their pet dog's deteriorating health. The women, aged 22 and 24, reportedly consumed poison. Police are investigating the incident, noting the siblings also had mental health issues and were deeply attached to their ailing German Shepherd.

Agra Zone Police's Operation Jagriti is making strides in women's empowerment and safety, focusing on victim support, cyber harassment prevention, and reducing elopement cases. Phase-5, involving various departments and UNICEF, has reached over 5.5 lakh people through grassroots awareness drives. Previous phases showed significant drops in elopement and crimes against women.

A CAG audit in Uttar Pradesh has exposed massive planning and financial mismanagement in rural electrification schemes, DDUGJY and SAUBHAGYA. Flawed project reports, inflated costs, and delayed execution led to over Rs 2,000 crore in lost grants. Critical objectives like off-grid connections and feeder separation were largely unmet, undermining the state's electrification drive.

In Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, an FIR has been filed against 48 individuals for allegedly obtaining voter ID cards through forged documents. The issue surfaced during a district magistrate's review of electoral rolls, leading to an inquiry that confirmed the fraudulent activity. Police are now investigating the matter further, with all accused residing in Bilalpat village.

A junior clerk in Gonda has been arrested for allegedly raping a minor and defrauding her of Rs 7 lakh. The accused, Ashish Singh, befriended the 16-year-old victim while assisting with her mother's pension, then exploited her trust for sexual relations and financial gain. The case surfaced when the victim discovered Singh was already married.

Unnao YouTuber Anurag Dwivedi faces intense scrutiny over his lavish Dubai wedding amidst allegations of money laundering linked to illegal online betting. Investigators claim his extravagant lifestyle, including a multi-crore cruise wedding, contradicts his middle-class influencer image. The Enforcement Directorate is probing his finances, alleging promotion of betting platforms and investment of illicit funds in Dubai.