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Sonbhadra (UP): A female lawyer and her family were allegedly assaulted by toll workers at the Lodhi (Markundi) toll plaza in Sonbhadra on Sunday (01 Feb 2026) afternoon, triggering widespread anger among the legal fraternity. The incident falls under the jurisdiction of the Robertsganj police station. According to reports, advocate Aarti Pandey was travelling from Obra to Robertsganj with her family around 3.30 pm when an argument broke out with toll staff over the toll fee and alleged delays at the plaza. The dispute soon escalated, with toll workers allegedly abusing and assaulting her family with sticks. The lawyer alleged that when she tried to intervene, she was subjected to indecent behaviour and death threats. Three of her companions were injured in the incident and were rushed to the District Medical College. The condition of one injured woman is reported to be critical. A passerby recorded the incident, and the video has since gone viral on social media, drawing sharp condemn...

Noida: A shocking case of road indiscipline and harassment has surfaced from Noida, where two youths allegedly chased a family’s car and made obscene gestures, including blowing flying kisses, in broad daylight. The incident, captured on video, triggered widespread outrage after it went viral on social media. According to the viral clip, the accused were travelling in an MG Hector and repeatedly followed a car carrying a family. They were seen making lewd gestures on a public road, leaving the occupants distressed and raising serious concerns over women’s and family safety even inside vehicles. Social media users slammed the incident, questioning law and order in the high-tech city of Noida. Many alleged that such brazen behaviour reflected fearlessness among privileged youths, who appeared undeterred by police or social norms. Several users pointed out that the vehicle number was visible in the video and urged immediate police action. Responding to the outrage, police said a case was ...

Kotdwar: Tension flared in Kotdwar on January 28, 2026, after members of a right-wing organisation objected to the name of a shop run by a Muslim family, triggering a confrontation that has since gone viral on social media. The incident occurred at Baba School Dress and Matching Centre on Patel Marg, a shop run for over 30 years by Wakeel Ahmed and his son Shoaib. A group of activists from the Bajrang Dal reportedly reached the shop and demanded that the word “Baba” be removed from its name, arguing that a Muslim-owned establishment should not use a term associated with Hindu saints. During the confrontation, Deepak Kumar, a local gym trainer, intervened in support of the elderly shopkeeper. He questioned the group’s authority to dictate what name a business could use. When activists allegedly asked for his name and questioned why a Hindu was defending a Muslim, Deepak replied, “My name is Mohammed Deepak,” adding that humanity and citizenship matter more than religious identity. His r...

A disturbing video circulating widely on social media has sparked nationwide outrage after a couple was seen risking their lives by sitting in the middle of a busy highway to take a selfie. The incident could have ended in tragedy, as fast-moving vehicles were seen passing dangerously close to them. In the viral footage, a speeding car is forced to brake abruptly to avoid hitting the couple, missing them by just inches. The near-collision shocked viewers, who noted that the situation could easily have resulted in a fatal accident. Instead of showing remorse, the couple allegedly confronted the driver, questioning why he could not see them on what they claimed was a “wide empty road,” despite clearly occupying an active traffic lane. The video has drawn sharp criticism online, with users slamming the couple’s reckless behaviour and lack of civic sense. Many pointed out that such stunts, done for social media attention, put not only the individuals involved at risk but also endanger unsu...

Bhathat: Two houses collapsed on Friday morning during drain excavation work in Badhariya Tola of Bhathat area, under Gulriha police station limits. No casualties were reported, as residents managed to escape in time, but household belongings were buried under the debris. According to residents, a machine was used to excavate a drain in Barharia Tola on Thursday night. By Friday morning, houses located along the bank of the excavation began to shake. Sensing danger, family members rushed out to save their lives. Within minutes, a three-storey, two-room house belonging to Kitabullah collapsed in just about ten seconds. A nearby one-storey, two-room house owned by Nazrun, wife of Luqman, was also completely destroyed. Furniture, utensils, ration, clothes, water motor and other essential items were buried and damaged under the rubble. The affected families struggled for hours to retrieve whatever they could from the debris. The families said the houses were built with their lifetime savin...

A pointsman’s quick reflexes saved a passenger’s life at Naini railway station in Prayagraj on Saturday evening around 4 pm. The incident occurred at platform number four when a passenger attempted to board the moving 11071 Kamayani Express and slipped, falling into the gap between the train and the platform. Pointsman Sube Singh Chaudhary, who was on duty, immediately rushed in and pulled the passenger to safety. A crowd soon gathered at the platform after the dramatic rescue. Sube Singh, originally from the Bikaner division, is currently posted at Naini station under the Prayagraj division for special duty during the Magh Mela. Divisional Railway Manager Rajneesh Agrawal praised his bravery, stating that the act brought pride to the Prayagraj division. He also urged passengers not to board or alight from moving trains and to do so only after trains come to a complete halt to prevent such incidents.

Aligarh: A controversial case has emerged from Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh, where a woman has accused a man of hiding his identity, trapping her in a relationship, forcibly converting her to Islam and later abandoning her. The matter came to light after the woman approached the police seeking justice, following which an FIR was registered on serious charges. According to the complaint, the victim, a resident of Rorawar, alleged that a man named Firoz contacted her using the name “Rakesh.” She claimed he lured her with the promise of a job, drugged her by mixing a substance in her cold drink, and sexually assaulted her. She further alleged that the act was recorded and later used to blackmail her. The woman said she was pressured into converting to Islam, her name was changed to Alia, and she was married to Firoz. She alleged that she was later abandoned and threatened with death when she protested. The victim, who now has a young child, approached the SSP’s office demanding stric...

Nalgonda: A horrifying incident was reported on Saturday from Kethapally village in Nampally mandal of Nalgonda district, where a woman allegedly set her lover’s wife on fire, leading to the death of both the woman and her six-month-old baby. According to police, Nagesh Yadav and his wife Mamata (25) lived in Kethapally village with their six-month-old son. Nagesh was allegedly in an extramarital relationship with Sujatha, a widow from the same village who has two daughters. Police said Sujatha had been pressuring Nagesh to marry one of her daughters. When he refused, she allegedly developed resentment against him. Believing that Mamata and her child were the reason for Nagesh’s rejection, Sujatha allegedly went to his house on Saturday with the intention of killing them. While Mamata was breastfeeding her infant, Sujatha reportedly poured petrol on both the mother and child and set them on fire. She had allegedly brought petrol, chilli powder and a knife with her. In a desperate attem...

Ghaziabad: A shocking case of elder abuse has surfaced from Ghaziabad, where a son was caught on CCTV brutally assaulting his old and ailing mother inside their home. The disturbing incident came to light after the victim’s daughter, who lives in the United States, accessed the CCTV footage installed in her mother’s room and handed it over to the police. The incident is reported from Jagriti Vihar Colony in Sanjay Nagar Sector-23, under the Madhuban Bapudham police station area. The accused has been identified as Nishant Thakur, who lives with his elderly mother at house number 22 in the colony. According to the footage, Nishant is seen pulling his mother’s hair, trying to throw her off the bed, throwing away her medicines, and repeatedly punching her. The woman appears too weak to defend herself. The video has gone viral on social media, triggering widespread outrage. Nishant’s sister, Nisha, who resides in the US, had installed the CCTV camera to monitor her mother’s health and wellb...

Vidisha: In a shocking incident highlighting gaps in emergency healthcare, a pregnant woman delivered her baby on a roadside in Vidisha after an ambulance failed to arrive despite repeated calls. A video of the incident has surfaced and is being widely shared. The incident occurred on Thursday night in Chapara village under the Pathari area. The Community Health Centre, from where the ambulance was called, is located just three kilometres from the village. Sandhya, wife of Sanjay Adivasi and a resident of Chapara village, went into labour around midnight. Her family repeatedly contacted the 108 ambulance service and Janani Express, but each time they were assured the vehicle would arrive shortly. Despite waiting for hours, no ambulance reached the village. As Sandhya’s condition worsened, the family decided to walk her to the hospital. Near the ration shop in Garhi Mohalla, her labour pain intensified, and she could not move further. She was laid on the roadside and covered with a plas...

Bengaluru: A case has been registered at the Nandini Layout police station against a private school teacher for allegedly assaulting a Class 4 student for not completing his homework. The incident reportedly took place at Veena School in Laggere Lakshmidevinagar. The complaint has been filed by the victim’s mother against teacher Angelina and the school’s Human Resources (HR) officer. Based on the complaint, police have issued a notice to the teacher, asking her to appear for questioning. According to the mother, her son, who studies in Class 4 and stays at a hostel near Laggere, was beaten by the teacher on January 10. She alleged that the teacher assaulted the child on his hands and legs, leaving visible bruises, and threatened to strangle and kill him if he informed his parents about the incident. The child reportedly suffered severe pain following the assault. The mother said she visited the school on January 12, when her son broke down and narrated the ordeal. She then informed th...

Ludhiana/Khanna: A pastor in Punjab’s Ludhiana district has been accused of illegally confining a woman at his house for nearly three weeks on the pretext of taking her to church. The incident came to light in Khanna after the woman’s family alleged police inaction and sought help from Nihangs to rescue her. According to the family, the incident began on January 7 when Pastor Raman Kumar took the woman from her home, claiming he would take her to attend a church service. However, instead of dropping her back, he allegedly kept her confined in a room at his house and also took her to Ludhiana during this period. Family members alleged that the woman was not allowed to move freely, meet anyone in private, and was subjected to mental harassment. They said their suspicion grew as they were repeatedly denied direct access to her. The family further claimed they submitted a written complaint to the police on January 9, but no effective action was taken. A relative alleged that repeated reque...

Bengaluru/Kotturu: In a chilling case, the Tilak Nagar police in Bengaluru have taken into custody a 24-year-old man accused of murdering three members of his own family in Kotturu village of Vijayanagara district, Karnataka. The deceased have been identified as father Bhimraj (50), mother Jayalakshmi (45) and younger sister Amrutha (17). The accused is Akshay Kumar, who was living with his family and running a tyre shop in the village. According to police, Akshay allegedly murdered his parents and sister on the night of January 26, buried their bodies inside the house, and fled to Bengaluru. After reaching the city, he went to the Tilak Nagar police station and filed a complaint claiming that his family members were missing. Police officers grew suspicious of Akshay’s behaviour during questioning. During interrogation, he reportedly confessed to killing his father, mother and sister. A case has been registered at the Tilak Nagar police station, and the accused has been arrested. The B...

Jagran, Bilaspur: A shocking incident was reported from the Nainital Highway in Bilaspur, where a jeep driver dragged an e-rickshaw driver by hanging him on the bonnet of his vehicle. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media. According to reports, the incident occurred around 10 am on Wednesday at the Kemri intersection on the Nainital Highway. A speeding jeep collided head-on with an e-rickshaw coming from the opposite direction, causing the e-rickshaw to overturn. The driver of the e-rickshaw, Shabbu, a resident of Bhatpura Taran village, sustained injuries and started bleeding from the nose. After the collision, the jeep driver attempted to flee the spot. When the injured e-rickshaw driver tried to stop him by standing in front of the jeep, the driver allegedly pulled him onto the bonnet and dragged him for about 50 metres towards Rampur Road. Eyewitnesses said that despite people raising an alarm, the jeep driver continued driving and even spun the vehicle in circles,...

A tragic accident occurred near the under-construction flyover on the road leading to Bijouria railway station in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, where a young man died while making a social media reel. The deceased has been identified as Mohammad Faizan (22), a resident of Richhola village. He worked as a hair cutter. According to eyewitnesses, several concrete slabs were kept along the roadside near the under-construction flyover. At around 5 pm, Faizan climbed onto these slabs to record a reel when his foot slipped. He fell uncontrollably, and one of the slabs also slipped and fell on his head, killing him on the spot. Police reached the spot soon after the incident and informed the family. The family declined a postmortem examination and took the body home. Faizan’s father, Mehndi Hasan, said his son had left home around 5 pm to go for a walk with his friend Anuj. Shortly afterwards, the family received news of his death. Faizan’s brothers—Husne Mustafa, Noor Mustafa, Zeeshan and Uvaish—a...

A high-speed car crashed into a power pole in Jabalpur early Thursday morning, once again highlighting the danger of the Bilhari–Tilhari stretch, which has seen repeated accidents. The incident occurred around 5 am when the car, travelling from Jabalpur towards Barela, lost control and rammed into the pole with such force that it was uprooted. The driver narrowly escaped serious injury as the car’s airbag deployed in time. A video of the accident has since surfaced on social media. Following the crash, the damaged power pole led to a power outage in the surrounding area. Police from Gora Bazaar police station reached the spot after receiving information, seized the vehicle, and launched a search for the driver, who was not found at the scene. The car involved in the accident bears registration number MP 20 ZA 9922. The Bilhari–Tilhari area has emerged as a major accident hotspot, with mishaps being reported almost daily. Earlier, on January 8, a similar incident was reported in the Bil...

Aligarh (UP): Police in Aligarh have arrested Sachin Raghav, a local leader associated with a cow protection group and Karni Sena, for allegedly making objectionable and provocative remarks targeting a religious community. He has been sent to jail following the registration of a case. The action came after a video went viral on social media in which Raghav was seen holding a sword and sporting a twirled moustache, while raising a controversial slogan during a programme at Ghantaghar, where he was garlanding the statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The slogan, styled on Netaji’s famous call, was alleged by police to have incited religious frenzy. Taking cognisance of the viral video and related social media posts, the Civil Lines police station registered FIR No. 58/26 under Sections 196(1), 351(2), 353(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Section 67(A) of the IT Act for making indecent and inflammatory comments online. CO-III Sarvam Singh said the accused was arrested for promo...

UP | Pradeep Sharma of Bareilly, who is constructing an ashram in Vrindavan, was allegedly targeted in a honey trap. A woman, Seema Kumari, contacted him claiming she wanted to donate for the ashram. The two met at a large hotel in Mathura, where several youths arrived posing as Crime Branch officials. They allegedly blackmailed Pradeep Sharma, demanding ₹50 lakh and threatening to falsely implicate him in a rape case. Police later arrested Seema, and chats linked to a honey trap racket were recovered from her mobile. Investigations suggest the gang includes multiple men and women involved in similar crimes.

Doctors at King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, have given a new lease of life to a three-year-old girl by successfully removing a revolver bullet lodged in her head through a highly complex surgery. The child, Laxmi, was injured on December 17 while playing on the rooftop of her house in Bastauli village. According to her family, a sudden loud sound was heard, after which her head began bleeding. She was initially taken to a private hospital, where her wound was stitched. However, her condition worsened later that night. Laxmi’s father, Ramesh, said they rushed her to Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, where doctors detected a bullet lodged in her head. Due to the unavailability of beds, she was referred to the KGMU Trauma Centre, where she was admitted in critical condition. A CT scan revealed that the bullet inside the child’s head was moving, changing its position every few seconds, making the surgery extremely risky. The girl was unconscious and bleeding heavily, and her ...

A tragic incident has been reported from Warangal district, where a woman police constable allegedly died by suicide after being unable to endure prolonged harassment by two men. The deceased, Anitha, a resident of Seethyatanda in Parvathagiri mandal, was working in the AR section of the Warangal Police Commissionerate. According to police, Anitha had been facing mental harassment for several years from a distant relative, Rajender, a resident of Kommanapalli thanda in Torrur mandal of Mahabubabad district. Police said Rajender had been insisting for the past four years that Anitha marry him. He allegedly harassed her by forcing her to attend video calls even while she was on duty and objected to her speaking closely with anyone else. Anitha’s parents reportedly opposed the marriage proposal, citing Rajender’s behaviour. In the meantime, Rajender came to know that Anitha was close to her friend Jabbar Lal and was considering marrying him. Following this, Rajender allegedly contacted Ja...