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ati Narsinghanand Giri Sparks Controversy, Calls for Destruction of Al-Falah University and Other Institutions
Politics, State, Uttar Pradesh

ati Narsinghanand Giri Sparks Controversy, Calls for Destruction of Al-Falah University and Other Institutions

H Y Ghaziabad / Uttar Pradesh: A video of Yati Narsinghanand Giri, Mahamandaleshwar of Juna Akhara, has gone viral, triggering nationwide outrage. In the video, Giri demanded the army use artillery to demolish four major universities: Al-Falah University, Aligarh Muslim University, Jamia Millia Islamia, and Darul Uloom Deoband. The statement comes in the wake of the Delhi car blast on 10 November near Red Fort Metro Station, which left 12 dead and over 20 injured. Giri claimed that until these institutions were destroyed, the country could not be considered safe. Security agencies are already on high alert following the blast, conducting raids at suspected locations. Uttar Pradesh has been placed on red alert, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and DGP Rajiv Krishna di...
P STF Arrests Fugitive Priyanka Singh, Wanted for Six Years with ₹50,000 Reward
Uttar Pradesh

P STF Arrests Fugitive Priyanka Singh, Wanted for Six Years with ₹50,000 Reward

U B Lucknow / Uttar Pradesh: The Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh achieved a major breakthrough on Wednesday by arresting Priyanka Singh, a 40-year-old fugitive who had been on the run since 2019. She was apprehended from Saubhagyam Apartment, Eldico Colony, Tower-10, Room 1205, PGI area, Lucknow. Priyanka Singh was wanted in connection with 19 criminal cases across 10 districts, including Jaunpur, Varanasi, Lucknow, Mau, Lalitpur, Azamgarh, and Fatehpur. The charges against her include fraud, criminal conspiracy, cheating, and intimidation. Background and Criminal ActivitiesPriyanka Singh, a resident of Sahara State, Janakipuram, along with her husband Rajesh Kumar Singh and five associates, had founded a company in 2011 named J.K.V. Land & Developers Infrastructu...
Western UP Becoming a Safe Haven for Terror Networks, Police on Alert from Meerut to Deoband
State, Uttar Pradesh

Western UP Becoming a Safe Haven for Terror Networks, Police on Alert from Meerut to Deoband

H Meerut / Western Uttar Pradesh: Security agencies have raised the alarm over the growing use of pockets in western Uttar Pradesh as hideouts and transit routes by suspected terror operatives. Officials say networks stretching from Meerut to Deoband and across districts such as Muzaffarnagar, Shamli, Saharanpur, Hapur and Pilkhua are under intense scrutiny after intelligence pointed to repeated links between the region and several high-profile incidents elsewhere in the country. Proximity to the national capital and porous movement corridors make these districts attractive for clandestine activity, officers told reporters. Small towns and densely populated peri‑urban settlements between Meerut and Saharanpur provide cover where outsiders can blend in, enabling suspects to es...
Bomb Threat on Mumbai-Varanasi Train Sparks Security Alert, Abandoned Trolley Bag Found
Madhya Pradesh, State

Bomb Threat on Mumbai-Varanasi Train Sparks Security Alert, Abandoned Trolley Bag Found

H Narmadapuram, Maharashtra: A chilling message reading “Pak Zindabad” in the restroom of the 22177 Mahaanagari Express from Mumbai to Varanasi triggered a major security alert, sending shockwaves through the rail authorities and law enforcement agencies. The incident comes in the wake of recent bomb attacks in Delhi, which had already put the country on high alert. Train Thoroughly Searched Across Key StationsFollowing the discovery, the train underwent rigorous checks at Bhusawal, Jalgaon, Khandwa, and Itarsi. At Itarsi station, a bomb disposal squad, alongside GRP (Government Railway Police) and RPF (Railway Protection Force) teams, conducted an extensive search of the train. The message had been scrawled in the restroom of the general compartment, creating temporary panic...
Navi Mumbai Police Arrest Professional Thief Who Traveled 2,000 km to Commit Burglaries
Maharashtra, State

Navi Mumbai Police Arrest Professional Thief Who Traveled 2,000 km to Commit Burglaries

Mumbai, Maharashtra: Navi Mumbai police have arrested a seasoned thief who carried out 33 burglaries across Navi Mumbai and Thane, traveling over 2,000 kilometers to commit his crimes. The arrest has left police officials astonished due to the thief’s unusual modus operandi. Thief Traveled by Air to Commit CrimesThe accused, Moinul Abdul Malik Islam from Hojai, Assam, reportedly traveled to Mumbai by airplane, stayed in budget accommodations, and carefully identified residential targets. After committing the burglaries, he would disguise himself as a jeweler to sell the stolen gold and silver locally, convert it into cash, and return to Assam. Loot Worth Over ₹12 Lakh RecoveredDuring the arrest, police recovered jewelry worth ₹12.57 lakh from Moinul Abdul Malik Islam. According to Ne...
bandoned Bag Sparks Panic in Ayodhya After Delhi Blast; No Explosives Found
Uttar Pradesh

bandoned Bag Sparks Panic in Ayodhya After Delhi Blast; No Explosives Found

A Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh: Following the recent Delhi blast, security in Ayodhya has been heightened, and authorities remain on high alert across the city. Tensions spiked when an abandoned bag was reported near the bus station, prompting a swift response from police and bomb disposal squads. Police Respond PromptlyLocal residents alerted police to a black bag lying unattended for several hours near the bus station. The police, accompanied by a bomb disposal team, arrived at the scene to inspect the bag. Fortunately, no explosives were found. The bag, belonging to a woman, contained clothing and cash, and posed no danger to the public. Security Measures in PlaceAuthorities have intensified security checks on all routes connecting Ayodhya and are conducting screening of suspicious i...
Alwar Double Murder Case: Drunken Son Kills Parents, Arrested Through Brother-in-Law’s Help
Rajasthan, State

Alwar Double Murder Case: Drunken Son Kills Parents, Arrested Through Brother-in-Law’s Help

Alwar, Rajasthan: In a shocking revelation from Alwar, police cracked a double murder case where a son brutally killed his parents while intoxicated. The accused, Omprakash, also known as Ommi, attacked his sleeping parents with a heavy object, leaving them dead. Following the crime, he fled the scene. Police Use Brother-in-Law as a DecoyThe investigation took an unusual turn when the police used the accused’s brother-in-law to trap him. Once Omprakash’s intoxication wore off, he contacted his brother-in-law to inquire about his parents’ condition. Showing quick thinking, the brother-in-law engaged him in conversation while providing the police with his mobile number. Authorities were then able to trace Omprakash’s location in Rewari, Haryana, leading to his arrest. Brutal Murder Sho...
Elevated Flyover to Ease Traffic on GT Road, Ghaziabad
State, Uttar Pradesh

Elevated Flyover to Ease Traffic on GT Road, Ghaziabad

N Ghaziabad, UP: Residents and commuters of Ghaziabad can look forward to significant relief from traffic congestion on one of the city’s busiest routes. The Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has proposed the construction of a six-lane elevated flyover stretching from Ghantaghar to Bhatia Mor, with an estimated cost of approximately ₹200 crore. Faster Commutes, Less CongestionThe stretch encompassing Ghantaghar, Chaudhary Mor, Rakesh Marg, and Bhatia Mor experiences daily heavy traffic, especially during office hours and evening peak periods. Commuters heading towards Loni, Lal Kuan, and MMG Hospital face significant delays. Once completed, the flyover is expected to reduce average travel time along this route from 20 minutes to just 5 minutes, offering commuters a much-needed re...
armer’s Son Wrongly Imprisoned Under NSA for Over a Year; High Court Fines Shahdol Collector ₹2 Lakh
Madhya Pradesh

armer’s Son Wrongly Imprisoned Under NSA for Over a Year; High Court Fines Shahdol Collector ₹2 Lakh

F Shahdol, MP: In a case highlighting administrative negligence, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has imposed a fine of ₹2 lakh on Shahdol Collector Kedar Singh for wrongful imprisonment of a farmer’s son under the National Security Act (NSA). The victim, Sushant Bais, was confined for over one year and five days, causing immense mental and financial distress to his family. According to reports, Sushant, who returned to his village Saman, Shahdol, in September 2025, revealed the hardships his family endured during his incarceration. His pregnant wife faced severe mental stress, while his father Hiraman Bais had to take a loan of ₹2 lakh to fight for Sushant’s release. The family, primarily dependent on farming their three-acre land, struggled to manage the mounting expenses. Impact o...
apur Police Rescue Kidnapped Minors, Arrest Three Attempting to Sell Children
State, Uttar Pradesh

apur Police Rescue Kidnapped Minors, Arrest Three Attempting to Sell Children

H Hapur: In a swift and successful operation, Hapur police have rescued two kidnapped minors and arrested three accused individuals involved in the crime. The suspects, identified as Mukesh alias Monu from Bijnor, Gautam from Amroha, and Geeta from Bijnor, were reportedly planning to sell the abducted children. The incident dates back five days when Anita, a resident of Jamidaran village in Garhmukteshwar, had gone to the Kartik Ganga fair in the Brajghat region with her 8-year-old son Kartik and 7-year-old Chirag. The children mysteriously went missing during the visit. CCTV footage later revealed one of the suspects taking the two children away. Acting on a tip-off, police conducted a vehicle check on Sthana Road near a brick kiln, intercepting a white Alto car in which the kidn...