UTTAR PRADESH POLICE
Rahul Gandhi plans to visit Hathras, says Venugopal
Terming the tragedy as an "unfortunate incident", Venugopal, General Secretary (Organisation) said Gandhi will interact with the affected people during his visit.
Hathras stampede: UP Police constable narrates how the incident happened
UP Police constable Sheela Maurya, who was on security duty at the Hathras religious event where the stampede occurred on July 2, has narrated how the incident happened. "I was deputed in front of the stage. There was a huge crowd there after the event concluded. People started...
Hathras stampede: UP Police conduct search at Bhole Baba's ashram in Mainpuri
Uttar Pradesh Police search for 'Bhole Baba' following the tragic stampede at a satsang in Hathras. Judicial probe ordered by CM Yogi Adityanath. The incident resulted in 123 casualties. The investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the chaos at the site.
Do crowded lives in India matter at all?
In India, challenges in managing queues can lead to deadly stampedes during public gatherings, exemplified by the tragic Hathras incident where over 120 people, mainly women and children, lost their lives following a godman. Organisers evaded restrictions, leading to overcrowding without adequate safety measures, highlighting the need for better crowd management to prevent such disasters and prioritise human lives in all gatherings.
Hathras stampede: Who is Narayan Sakar Hari Bhole Baba? All you need to know
Narayan Sakar Hari, known for conducting satsangs, faced a stampede at his program in Uttar Pradesh. The incident was due to extreme humidity and heat, causing injuries. Originating from Bahadur Nagri village, he left his intelligence job to establish an ashram, also serving in the UP Police. Stressing donations, he identifies as a disciple of Hari with recognition from Brahma and Vishnu.
Uttar Pradesh police fail to find 'baba' who held Hathras satsang that claimed lives of 116
The congregation that was responsible for the deaths in Hathras was around Baba Narayan Hari alias Saakar Vishwa Hari 'Bhole Baba', a former policeman who turned into a religious preacher and gained a following, especially in western Uttar Pradesh. Known as Surajpal before he took up the 'baba' moniker, the preacher is a native of Bahadur Nagar in Kasganj district.
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Hathras stampede: Preacher's native villagers praise him for not demanding donations
Bhole Baba, over 60, adopted a girl at Mainpuri ashram who passed away. Police confirmed his presence there, following a cremation incident and media restriction at Bichhawan ashram.
Russian President Putin expresses condolences for Hathras stampede tragedy
Hathras incident occurred on Tuesday in Hathras district, where thousands had gathered near Phulrai village in the Sikandrarau area for a 'satsang' led by a religious preacher. In response, the Uttar Pradesh Police lodged an FIR against the event organizers, accusing them of concealing evidence and violating regulations by allowing 2.5 lakh attendees despite having permission for only 80,000.
Hathras stampede: Forensic team arrives at incident site for investigation
A stampede incident in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district has claimed 121 lives, with 28 people injured. The forensic team and dog squad have arrived to collect belongings from the site, including shoes and sheets used for sitting. The death toll has risen to 121, with 35 people injured. Uttar Pradesh police have launched a search operation at Ram Kutir Charitable Trust in Mainpuri district to find Narayan Saakar Hari, also known as Bhole Baba, the preacher of the 'Satsang' in Hathras. The preacher remains untraceable.
Hathras stampede: FIR details how people stopped to collect Baba's 'car tyre mud' leading to 121 deaths
The stampede occurred as attendees rushed to collect mud from the baba's vehicle. The congestion led to people being trampled upon, including women and children, near a waterlogged field. The FIR exonerates the police and administration, stating they acted promptly with available resources to manage the situation and transport the injured to hospitals.
NHRC notice to UP DGP over brothers' suicide
The NHRC has taken suo motu cognisance of a media report carried on June 25 that "two brothers of Agra committed suicide within three days due to alleged harassment by police personnel of Sadabad police station in Hathras", the human rights panel said in a statement.
UP Public Service Commission paper 'leak': Water bottle trick uncovered after arrest of 5 engineers
Six individuals arrested in Prayagraj for the paper leak of the Review Officer/Assistant Review Officer Examination-2024, which originated from a printing press in Bhopal. The individuals arrested include a printing press worker. The STF reported the seizure of a laptop, six mobile phones. Earlier, ten other individuals had been arrested in relation to this case.
Exam system handed over to copying mafia: Akhilesh Yadav targets BJP
The Samajwadi Party chief said the BJP government is completely running on lies and loot. "Inflation and unemployment are at their peak, law and order is in shambles. There is a terror of money lenders in the entire state," he added.
Yogi Adityanath govt blacklists Gujarat-based Edutest Solutions
The Uttar Pradesh government has blacklisted Gujarat-based Edutest Solutions, responsible for conducting the UP Police constable recruitment examination, after the exam paper was leaked and the exam was cancelled in February. The owner, Vineet Arya, has not appeared before investigators, and the company is under the scanner of the STF. The government pays ₹40 for each paper, with ₹37 for security. Arya's arrival is awaited as the investigation is completed.
Uttar Pradesh: ED files second prosecution complaint in Shine City fraud case
The ED has now filed a prosecution complaint against Asif Naseem, Rashid Naseem, Amitabh Kumar Srivastava, Meera Srivastava and 11 Shine City Group companies. The court took cognizance of the prosecution complaint on June 10.
Police imposes Section 144 in Noida and Greater Noida for Bakrid and Ganga Dussehra
Ahead of the festivals of Bakrid and Jyeshtha Ganga Dussehra, Noida and Greater Noida police are implementing Section 144 of the CrPC from Sunday to Wednesday to ensure peace. The order prohibits public prayers, processions, and other religious events without special permission. Additional DCP Hirdesh Katheriya cited the need for these measures due to potential disruptions by anti-social elements. Restrictions include limitations on large assemblies, drone use near government offices, and loudspeakers. Violations will be punishable under IPC Section 188. The order is in effect from June 16 to 19, with modifications as per UP government orders.
50 suspects detained in connection to Reasi terror attack: SSP
Reasi district police have detained 50 individuals in connection with the recent terrorist attack on a Hindu pilgrims' bus in the Kanda area of Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district. The attack, which occurred on June 9, resulted in the deaths of ten pilgrims and left 33 others injured. The detentions were made following an investigation led by the Kanda Area Police Station, with search operations extended to Arnas and Mahore to uncover more evidence and apprehend any terrorists in hiding.
UP: Azam Khan freed in case related to forcing people to vacate their dwellings in Dungarpur
The court cleared the Samajwadi Party leader of the charges for want of evidence against him in the matter. Khan was charged with hatching a conspiracy in the case. A total of 12 cases were registered with the Ganj police station of the district in this connection.
How grocer fell victim to fake policewala's 'money laundering' threat, losing Rs 18 lakh
The imposter informed the victim of a purported money laundering case filed against him at the Lucknow police station. To evade arrest, he demanded Rs 18,02,999 from the grocer, as stated by an official from the Badlapur police station.
J-K: Search operation underway in Reasi after terror attack
State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) has also arrived in Reasi and drones are also being used in search operation in dense forest areas in and around the incident site.
Delhi Police begin probe against three people trying to enter Parliament with fake documents
The identity card of the third apprehended persons Soyab showed him to be a resident of Hapur in Uttar Pradesh. The FIR states that the trio had showed the identity cards while trying to get entry into the Parliament Complex on a casual entry pass.
Delhi court grants bail to Supertech chairman RK Arora in money laundering case
Supertech chairman R K Arora was granted bail in a money laundering case by a Delhi court. The judge noting he was unlikely to evade trial or influence the investigation. Arora was arrested last June after multiple FIRs were filed against him and Supertech Limited for cheating home buyers out of Rs 164 crore. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is probing alleged money laundering involving diverted funds from property purchases.
Bobby Kataria arrested in human trafficking case. A look into past controversies of the social media influencer
Controversial social media influencer Bobby Kataria arrested over human trafficking allegations by Arun Kumar and Manish Tomar from Uttar Pradesh and defrauding them of Rs 4 lakh for fake overseas jobs via Instagram and YouTube ads. This arrest adds to Bobby Kataria's controversial history, which includes being detained in 2022 for smoking on a plane, facing a non-bailable warrant, assault charges, and misconduct with police.
NIA conducts raids in multiple states, 5 held for human trafficking, cyber fraud
The NIA arrested five individuals in a human trafficking and cyber fraud syndicate after conducting extensive searches across Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Chandigarh. The accused were involved in luring and trafficking Indian youth to foreign countries under false promises of employment. Documents, digital devices, passports, and other incriminating materials were seized.
Ayushmann Khurrana encourages youth to vote in Lok Sabha polls
Ayushmann Khurrana, who enjoys significant popularity among the youth, took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to appeal to the voters of Maharashtra, urging them to exercise their voting rights as the state heads to the polls on Monday, May 20.
Tourist bus fire in Haryana kills 9, injures 17
A tragic bus fire in Haryana's Nuh district killed nine people, including five women and a 12-year-old girl, and injured 17. The bus, carrying 60 pilgrims from Punjab, caught fire on the KMP Expressway. Despite warnings, the driver continued driving before fleeing the scene. An FIR has been registered against him. Most injured passengers have been treated, while three remain hospitalized. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.
Modi's allegation of insult to Uttar Pradesh, a "cheap tactic" says DMK chief M K Stalin
DMK President M K Stalin criticizes PM Narendra Modi for divisive propaganda and neglecting key issues like reservation and welfare schemes in Tamil Nadu, accusing him of obstructing development projects and spreading lies during elections.
Seven schools received 'hoax' bomb threat emails in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur
Seven schools, including two government-run, received hoax bomb threats via email. Police investigated, confirming them as false. Cyber Crime officials alerted for investigation. FIR registered. Exploring patterns in threats across Lucknow, Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi-NCR. Similar threats reported in multiple cities.
Woman Youtuber films video with gun in hand. Uttar Pradesh Police reacts
Simran Yadav's controversial highway dance with a gun prompts investigation and criticism from social media and authorities. The incident raises concerns about gun laws and public safety in India.
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