Uttar Pradesh News

A viral video from Lucknow shows a man sitting cross-legged on a moving scooter while travelling on a busy road at night. The rider smiles, waves and responds casually as people warn him about the danger. The clip sparked strong reactions online, with many users demanding strict action for reckless driving. 

A 22-year-old woman climbed a water tank in  UP after getting upset over a dispute involving her husband. Police said her husband, a resident of Lakhimpur Kheri, had gone missing without informing her. The woman remained atop the tank for around four hours and threatened to jump. After continuous counselling by police, she was brought down safely.

A violent thundersquall swept across Uttar Pradesh, killing at least 104 people in Bhadohi, Fatehpur, Budaun, Chandauli, and Sonbhadra. Strong winds, lightning, and heavy rain caused widespread damage. The storm was triggered by Western Disturbances.

A video from Kucheja village in UP shows Amina grieving the death of her pet cat, which had four kittens. The emotional scene went viral, drawing thousands of reactions online. Villagers said she adopted the cat after her husband’s death. Many users expressed sympathy and concern for the kittens’ future, praising her deep love and attachment.

A 28-year-old woman, Ruksana Khatun from UP, went into labour aboard Pune-Supaul Express. RPF Constable Somnath Pathade and Head Constable Vishwajit Kakade provided immediate help under Operation Matrishakti. She safely delivered a healthy baby in guard-side coach. An ambulance was arranged, and doctors confirmed both mother and child are stable.

A wedding trip from Delhi to Agra turned tragic after an autorickshaw collided with an ambulance. Neam Singh and his son Shivam died at the spot, while another son later died in hospital. Two family members were injured. CCTV captured the crash. Authorities removed the ambulance driver and formed a committee to investigate the incident

A viral video from Bareilly shows an elderly man carrying his sick wife home in a handcart after failing to get treatment or an ambulance at the district hospital. District Magistrate Avinash Singh has ordered a three-member inquiry committee, with a report due in three days. Deputy CM has also promised strict action if negligence is confirmed.

A 35-year-old private school teacher, Gautam Patel, was arrested in Varanasi after allegedly pointing a pistol at a CSC operator and demanding ₹10,000. The incident, recorded on CCTV in Kazi Sarai, happened on Saturday night in the Baragaon area. The operator raised an alarm, and locals chased and caught the suspect.

BJP Yuva Morcha leader Chetan Tiwari, 30, was critically injured after an attacker allegedly fired five rounds in Lucknow’s Mehndiganj area on Saturday night. CCTV shows the suspect, Vaibhav Vajpayee, opening fire near Chetan’s home. The accused has been taken into custody. Chetan is undergoing treatment at KGMU Trauma Centre.

A 19-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh escaped a crocodile attack after bravely fighting the reptile near the Kali river. Suman was cutting grass near Raipur Mufta village when the crocodile grabbed her right hand. She punched the animal in the eyes while her aunt hit it with a sickle, forcing it to release her. The teenager suffered serious injuries.