Uttar Pradesh

Agra: In an unusual incident at the Taj Mahal on Thursday, Aghori Sadhvi Chanchalnath, popularly known as Chanchal Mata, was stopped by security personnel after she arrived at the monument carrying a trishul (trident) in one hand and a damru (sacred drum) in the other. The CISF and ASI officials stationed at the eastern gate refused to allow her entry with the religious objects, citing security restrictions. The Sadhvi, dressed in traditional attire, agreed to leave the trishul and damru outside but requested to carry a small metal vessel with her, claiming it was the one she used for meals. However, the security officials also denied permission for that item. Displeased by the decision, she reportedly left the Taj Mahal premises without entering. According to reports, Mahant Chancha...

By Abhay Singh Rathore, Hardoi: In a bizarre and shocking incident from Uttar Pradesh’s Hardoi district, a 28-year-old man bit off the hood of a deadly cobra after being bitten by it — and lived to tell the tale. The cobra died instantly, while the man miraculously recovered and was discharged from the hospital within a day. According to reports, Punit, a resident of Tadiyawan police station area, was working in his paddy field on November 4 when a black cobra suddenly coiled around his leg and bit him. Instead of panicking, Punit reacted in anger — he grabbed the venomous snake and bit its hood with his teeth, killing it on the spot. Soon after, Punit rushed home and informed his family, who immediately took him to Hardoi Medical College. Doctors confirmed snakebite marks on his leg...

Ghazipur: In a compassionate move highlighting the spirit of reformative justice, Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel has pardoned the remaining life sentence of Satyendra Singh, a convict in a 1983 murder case, citing his exemplary behavior in Varanasi Central Jail. Governor’s Clemency Based on Discipline and Conduct According to official sources, the order of remission was issued on November 4 by Joint Secretary Surya Prakash Mishra and circulated to concerned authorities by Deputy Secretary Mamta Srivastava.Satyendra Singh, a resident of Dhushka village under Jamaniya police station in Ghazipur district, had been convicted of murder by the Ghazipur Sessions Court in 1983 and sentenced to life imprisonment. In 2018, the Allahabad High Court commuted his sentence to 10 years’ ...

Hapur: A young man who posted a photo brandishing a firearm and a knife on social media has been arrested by the Bahadurgarh police. The incident took place in Hapur’s Bahadurgarh police station area. During the arrest, authorities recovered an illegal .315 bore pistol along with live ammunition from the possession of the accused, Mohit, a resident of Salarpur. The viral photo, which surfaced two days ago, showed the youth lying on a bed with a pistol in one hand and a knife in the other, openly flaunting his weapons. The image quickly spread across social media, drawing widespread outrage. Citizens expressed concern that such reckless behavior could create fear among the public if young people continue to flaunt illegal arms. Responding to public sentiment, Hapur SP ordered immediat...

Noida: In a dramatic and commendable operation, the Noida Police Cyber Cell saved seven investors from losing nearly ₹5 crore in a sophisticated stock market scam spanning five states. The victims had already transferred between ₹12 lakh and ₹40 lakh each to the fraudsters and were on the verge of investing even more when the police intervened just in time. Reminiscent of actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s famous dialogue — “Main maut ko choo kar wapas aa sakta hoon” (I can touch death and come back) — the Noida Police indeed turned that line into reality. Acting swiftly, officers foiled what could have been one of the biggest cyber investment scams in Uttar Pradesh’s recent history. ADCP Cyber, Shavya Goyal, revealed that the cybercrime team had been closely tracking the gang’s operations....

Lucknow: A shocking case has emerged from Uttar Pradesh’s capital, where a music teacher allegedly trapped his student in a relationship, established physical relations with her on the false promise of marriage, and later refused to marry her. The accused, identified as Neeraj Verma, originally from Raebareli, runs a private music class in Lucknow’s Sindhu Nagar area. Police have taken him into custody for questioning following a complaint lodged by the victim at the Krishna Nagar Police Station. According to the complaint, the victim — a young woman from Prayagraj — used to visit Neeraj’s residence for music lessons. Over time, Neeraj allegedly developed a romantic relationship with her and repeatedly exploited her physically under the pretext of marriage. However, when it came time to...

Bareilly: In a shocking incident that seems straight out of a crime thriller, a retired eye specialist from Bareilly narrowly escaped death after his wife and her 12-years-younger lover, an electrician, allegedly plotted to kill him for personal gain. The plan, however, backfired dramatically — thanks to the lover’s addiction to alcohol. According to the 65-year-old doctor, the terrifying episode took place on October 28 at his residence in Subhash Nagar, Bareilly. His wife Shikha (57), allegedly in a secret relationship with Saurabh Saxena (45), served him milk laced with sleeping pills. Once he lost consciousness, the duo tied his hands and feet with ropes. “When I regained consciousness, they held a knife to my chest and forced me to sign cheques and property papers,” the doctor t...

**** Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh): In a shocking incident from Bareilly’s Subhashnagar area, a retired eye specialist narrowly escaped death after his wife allegedly tried to kill him with the help of her lover. The doctor claimed that his wife spiked his milk with sleeping pills, tied him up with ropes while he was unconscious, and then forced him at knifepoint to sign several documents and cheques. According to the 65-year-old doctor, his wife Shikha (57) conspired with her lover Saurabh Saxena (45) to murder him on October 28. He alleged that once he lost consciousness, the duo tied his hands and legs tightly. When he regained his senses, he found himself bound and a knife pressed against his chest as they demanded signatures on financial papers. However, fate turned in his favor w...

**** An extraordinary spiritual meeting took place on Wednesday at Shrihit Radha Keli Kunj, Vrindavan, where two revered Rasik saints — Premanand Maharaj and Radha Mohan Das Bhaktamali Maharaj, popularly known as Rangili Sakhi Maharaj — engaged in a deeply spiritual discussion that captivated devotees and ascetics alike. Due to his advanced age, Rangili Sakhi Maharaj was granted special permission to sit on a chair beside Premanand Maharaj, a rare gesture that soon became the center of attention in Vrindavan’s spiritual circles. The two saints spoke extensively about devotion to Shri Radha Rani (Shri Ji), unity among saints, and the eternal path of divine love. A Saint Immersed in the ‘Sakhi Bhav’ Tradition Rangili Sakhi Maharaj is a highly revered figure in the Rasik tradition...