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A 50-year-old man was arrested in Sultanpur after a video surfaced on social media showing him assaulting his six-year-old daughter and forcing her into a roadside drain. Police registered a case and launched an investigation, leading to the accused's arrest and subsequent judicial custody.

Authorities rescued 453 Nepalese youths from a job scam in Kushinagar after they were lured to India with false promises of employment. Victims paid hefty sums for training and placement, only to be exploited. Eight individuals have been arrested, while the alleged mastermind remains at large. Investigations are ongoing to uncover the full extent of the network.

Immigration authorities at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport intercepted six Thai nationals, seizing approximately 20 kg of hydroponic weed from their baggage. The group, traveling from Bangkok, was detained after initial suspicion, with officials believing their religious trip to Sarnath may have been a cover for narcotics smuggling.

The Banaras to Khajuraho Vande Bharat Express experienced a significant delay of over four hours on Sunday due to a technical fault in its rear pantograph. The train was halted at Varanasi Junction for extensive repairs, with railway officials overseeing the restoration efforts. The service eventually resumed, arriving at its destination several hours behind schedule.

Rajeev Krishna, a 1991 batch IPS officer, has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttar Pradesh, ending years of uncertainty. Krishna, who previously served as acting DGP, will lead the state's police force with nearly three years of service remaining. His appointment signals a focus on technology-led policing reforms and strengthening operational effectiveness.

In a surprising turn of events, Travis Anthony Phelan, an American national, was detained in the northern district of Maharajganj for extending his Indian visa beyond permissible limits. Authorities have mobilized intelligence personnel to investigate his recent activities and the intent behind his extended stay. Located close to the Nepalese border, Phelan claimed he had confused his departure point.

A young man, Sandeep Yadav, was found dead near a culvert in Kushinagar district after being lured from his home by a late-night phone call. Villagers discovered his body after receiving a call from his mobile phone reporting him injured. Police are investigating the motive and identifying those responsible for the murder.

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