Uttar Pradesh News

A shocking case from Ghaziabad has left a family shattered after a woman allegedly killed her husband following a domestic dispute. The couple, who had a love marriage 11 years ago, often argued. Police arrested the accused from the Itwar Pushta area. Two young children are now left without support.

A UP court has sentenced a man, his father and brother to death for 2022 double murder of his wife and her cousin. The killings, linked to suspicion of a relationship, took place in Etmadpur. Victims were attacked in public with sticks and sharp weapon. Police recovered key evidence, including CCTV footage. Convicts plan to challenge verdict in HC.

A Prayagraj court has sentenced a 26-year-old man to death for the rape and murder of an 8-year-old girl in October 2024. The court called the crime extremely brutal and said the accused had no chance of reform. The child was abducted, assaulted, and killed, with her body found a day later. The accused was arrested after a police encounter.

Police in Moradabad have arrested a history-sheeter who had been absconding for 21 years. The accused, Naresh Valmiki, was living in Sambhal under the fake name Sultan using forged documents. He was caught during a verification drive with the help of a tip-off. Several fake IDs were recovered. Police say he was involved in serious crimes.

Children and two adults were trapped inside a faulty lift for nearly an hour at Himalaya Pride Society in Greater Noida. The lift stopped due to a technical issue and had no working fan. All were later rescued safely. A viral video showed the cramped conditions inside. The incident has raised fresh concerns over lift safety in high-rise societies.

A speeding car went out of control and hit four pedestrians at Sajan Tiraha in Varanasi around 9:30 pm. CCTV footage shows the vehicle striking multiple people before crashing into a pickup van. The driver then reversed and fled the scene. Four injured persons were hospitalised and are now stable. Police have registered a case.

An 8-year-old girl was found murdered in Agra, nearly 30 hours after she went missing while playing outside her home. Her body was discovered inside a container in a tenant’s room, with the suspect now absconding. The incident triggered public anger, leading to protests and roadblocks. Police have formed multiple teams to arrest the accused.

Two workers died and two were injured after an iron structure collapsed during bridge construction over the Saryu river in Ballia, UP. The incident occurred while workers were tying iron rods for a pillar. Four workers were trapped under the debris and later rescued using a JCB. Two were declared dead at hospital.

A Mathura-based man faced backlash after a viral video showed him dragging a fake snake at a crowded railway station, causing panic among passengers. The clip, widely shared online, was criticised as dangerous and irresponsible. Railway Seva and North Central Railway have taken note of the incident. Social media users demanded strict action.

A man in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat has been arrested for allegedly raping a 19-year-old girl after offering her and her two younger sisters a lift from an Eid fair. Police said he locked the two younger girls in the car and took the elder sister to a secluded place. The incident came to light two days later when the children told their mother.