Following the murder of NEET aspirant Deepak in Gorakhpur, police arrested Rahim after a gunfight in Kushinagar as he attempted to flee towards Nepal. Rahim sustained injuries and is hospitalized. Ajab Hussain and three others are in custody, while a search is underway for the remaining two suspects involved in the abduction and killing by cattle smugglers.

Mohammad Nasir, a passenger on an IndiGo flight from Dammam to Lucknow, was caught smoking in the aircraft lavatory and subsequently fined. The cabin crew noticed the smell of smoke and alerted authorities after the flight landed. Nasir, a frequent traveler and resident of Lucknow, was handed over to the police and booked for causing a public nuisance.

Following a surge in dog bite incidents, Uttar Pradesh has implemented new rules for managing aggressive stray dogs. The policy mandates observation, sterilization, and microchipping for unprovoked biters, with repeat offenders facing shelter confinement unless adopted. A committee will determine provocation, and behavioral training will be provided to address stress-related aggression, balancing public safety and animal welfare.