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Family of 3 gets life for killing journo, bro over garbage tiff
Family of 3 gets life for killing journo, bro over garbage tiff

Time of India

time4 days ago

  • Politics
  • Time of India

Family of 3 gets life for killing journo, bro over garbage tiff

Meerut: A district and sessions court in Saharanpur has sentenced a 55-year-old man, his wife and their son to life imprisonment for the 2019 murder of a photojournalist and his younger brother following a dispute over garbage and cow dung disposal. Additional district govt counsel (ADGC) Amit Tyagi said, "Photojournalist Ashish Kumar (23), who worked with a prominent Hindi daily, and his brother Ashutosh Kumar (19) were shot dead by Mahipal Saini, his wife Vimlesh Saini (50) and their son Suraj Saini (28) in August 2019. The violence stemmed from a neighbourhood dispute. The confrontation turned violent when the Saini family forcibly entered the brothers' home in Madhavnagar locality, armed with country-made pistols. Ashish was shot at close range and died on the spot, while Ashutosh succumbed to his injuries at the hospital." Both brothers were primary earners for the family. Ashish left behind a pregnant wife and his mother, who filed the police complaint that led to the arrests. An FIR was lodged naming six members of the Saini family: three adults and three juveniles. All accused had been out on bail. Following their conviction on Friday, the three adults were taken into custody. The court of additional district judge Alok Sharma also imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 on each. "The fourth accused, Jagdeep Saini -- Mahipal's father, in his 70s -- was sentenced to six months in jail for giving his licensed firearm to his son 'for self-defence'. He was fined Rs 6,000. Trial proceedings for the three juveniles are ongoing before the Juvenile Justice Board," the ADGC said. The killings sparked widespread public outrage, prompting local protests and heightening tensions as some individuals attempted to attack the accused family's home. Additional forces, including the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC), were deployed to maintain law and order. The incident also drew sharp political reactions. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav demanded Rs 20 lakh compensation for the victims' family, while Congress leader Ajay Kumar called for chief minister Yogi Adityanath's resignation. Yogi later announced Rs 5 lakh ex gratia for the victims' family.

Uttar Pradesh: Traffic curbs, diversions announced in Noida ahead of Kanwar Yatra
Uttar Pradesh: Traffic curbs, diversions announced in Noida ahead of Kanwar Yatra

Hindustan Times

time5 days ago

  • Hindustan Times

Uttar Pradesh: Traffic curbs, diversions announced in Noida ahead of Kanwar Yatra

Noida: To ensure a safe passage of Kanwar pilgrims, who will use a 4 km stretch between July 11 and 25, the Noida Police have held meetings with different departments including power, and health departments, and Noida authority, besides holding discussions with DJ operators and event organisers, officials said on Thursday. DJ operators and event organisers during a meeting were also advised to follow prescribed guidelines. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Archives) The Noida traffic police have also issued diversions to prevent any congestion. To be sure, in Noida, pilgrims will enter through Mayur Vihar, pass by the Shani Temple and Okhla Bird Sanctuary, and exit at Kalindi Kunj, covering a route of approximately four kilometres within the city. Also Read | Kanwar Yatra: Security tightened in Muzaffarnagar, repeat offenders put on bonds 'All concerned departments were asked to repair and maintain cleanliness along the route for the Kanwar pilgrims,' said officials. The health department is set to provide eight ambulances and set up medical camps. These camps will be staffed with 16 doctors, 16 pharmacists, and 16 ward boys with necessary medicines, they said. In coordination with the power department, more than 600 electric poles and 50 transformers have been insulated to avoid any untoward incidents, they added. Meanwhile, DJ operators and event organisers during a meeting were also advised to follow prescribed guidelines. Also Read | QR stickers, tight surveillance, 838 rest sheds–540 km route ready for Kanwar Yatra 'DJ operators were advised not to exceed the height of the DJ setup beyond 10 feet and the width beyond 12 feet. They were also instructed not to play music louder than the limit prescribed by the court ,' the Noida Police in a statement. Officials said an additional police force comprising traffic police, city police, and the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) will be deployed to ensure safety. Additionally, a control room has been established near Sector 14A to monitor the situation through CCTV cameras, it added. On traffic diversions, deputy commissioner of police (traffic) Lakhan Singh Yadav said that the movement of goods carriers on city roads will be restricted from 10pm on July 11 until July 25 for safety reasons. 'They will be diverted to the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway and the Eastern Peripheral Expressway for those heading towards Delhi and Haryana. Such vehicles will be stopped on major routes including the Elevated Road, DND Flyway, and Kalindi Kunj. The vehicular movement from Chilla red light to Okhla Bird Sanctuary via the Shani Temple will be entirely prohibited,' he added. Police have also warned of action against anyone found spreading fake news or attempting to create panic on social media related to the pilgrimage.

Security beefed up on Kanwar Yatra route across Uttar Pradesh
Security beefed up on Kanwar Yatra route across Uttar Pradesh

The Hindu

time6 days ago

  • The Hindu

Security beefed up on Kanwar Yatra route across Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh is ramping up security for the upcoming Kanwar Yatra by deploying personnel from the Provincial Armed Constabulary, Anti-Terrorist Squad and the Rapid Action Force along the pilgrimage route. A statement further said '587 gazetted officers, 2,040 Inspectors, 13,520 Sub-Inspectors, and 39,965 head constables' have been deployed for the yatra. The government has also arranged 29,454 closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, 395 drones, 829 medical camps and 1,222 police helpdesks along the route through which Kanwariyas from Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and various districts of Uttar Pradesh will pass while returning from Haridwar after performing parikrama. Also read: Identity checks along Kanwar route spark row between Samajwadi Party and BJP in Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed officials to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards those attempting to defile food items or engaging in similar disrespectful acts, stressing that such persons must face the strictest punishment to ensure the sacred nature of Kanwar Yatra is not compromised. The administration said comprehensive arrangements for tents, food, and other essential facilities along the route, such as electricity and lighting arrangements, as well as cleanliness along the Kanwar path, will be of the highest standard. 'We have created WhatsApp groups for all 12 districts of the Kanwar route, including for senior officials and other personnel to share information,' said a local police official. Last year, the State made headlines when the government made it mandatory for food and beverage shops along Kanwar routes to display the name and identity of the operator/owner. Kanwar Yatra, the annual pilgrimage journey of Lord Shiva's devotees, is slated between July 11 and July 23.

Woman cook's suspicious death in Bareilly: Son booked for fraud
Woman cook's suspicious death in Bareilly: Son booked for fraud

Hindustan Times

time27-06-2025

  • Hindustan Times

Woman cook's suspicious death in Bareilly: Son booked for fraud

In Bareilly district, the son of a retiring woman cook with Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) has been booked for fraud following her mysterious death on the day of her retirement. The incident, unfolding in the 8th Battalion PAC, indicates manipulation aimed at securing a government job under the dependent quota, officials said. For representation only (HT File Photo) According to the complaint filed by Ram Nath Rana, the camp in-charge of the 8th Battalion PAC, Chandra Devi, a cook posted with the battalion, was taken ill on February 27 and was referred to the district hospital. Doctors there advised her son, Prahlad Singh Mehar, to shift her to a more advanced facility. Prahlad then took his mother to a private medical college in Bhojipura, which subsequently referred her to the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) in Lucknow. Chandra Devi was admitted to the ICU at SGPGI. On February 28, in the presence of duty officer Chiranshu Kumar, Prahlad got his mother discharged alive at 5:33 PM and obtained a discharge slip. However, in a startling contradiction, the death certificate Prahlad later submitted to the department stated that Chandra Devi had died at 5:23 AM the same day - nearly 12 hours before the official discharge. This clear discrepancy in the timeline led to suspicions of foul play and possible manipulation of records. The motive behind this alleged manipulation appears to be to secure a government job through the compassionate appointment policy reserved for dependents of deceased employees. The Cantt police have registered a case of fraud against Prahlad and begun a thorough investigation into the matter. In the days leading up to her retirement, Chandra Devi had reportedly fallen gravely ill. During this period, Prahlad and his wife allegedly began spreading the story that she had been emotionally devastated after a cow she had nurtured went missing while grazing. According to the family, Chandra Devi stopped eating and drinking following the loss of the cow. The sequence of events and contradictions in the official records fuelled speculation that Chandra Devi's death may have been orchestrated by her own family in a desperate attempt to exploit the government's dependent job policy. Additional superintendent of police, Manush Pareek, said, 'On the basis of the complaint received, an FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the BNS including 318 (cheating), 336 (forgery). The entire case is being investigated in detail.'

Four teenage boys drown in Sharda river
Four teenage boys drown in Sharda river

Time of India

time13-06-2025

  • Time of India

Four teenage boys drown in Sharda river

Lucknow: Four teenage boys drowned in the Sharda river on Friday while bathing near the under-construction Debar Ghat bridge in the neighbouring Sitapur district. The victims were identified as Avinash (17), Utkarsh (16), Devansh (16), and Rahul (13), all residents of Hasanpur Katauli village under the jurisdiction of Isanagar police station in Kheri. According to officials, the boys initially went to visit the under-construction bridge but later decided to take a bath in the river, which led to the fatal mishap. The tragedy unfolded at Manpur Ghat under the Tambore police station limits of Sitapur. Locals said the boys attempted to swim across the river toward Isanagar when they were swept away by strong currents in the deeper section of the river. As the boys failed to resurface, locals immediately alerted the police. A joint rescue operation was launched by Sitapur police and Lakhimpur police, supported by divers and rescue teams. Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Dhaurahra, Rajesh Kumar, who reached the spot with police officials, confirmed that the bodies of Avinash and Utkarsh were recovered after an intense search. The search operation for the other two boys, Rahul and Devansh, was underway till late evening, with help from the Provincial Armed Constabulary's (PAC) flood unit. Follow more information on Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad here . Get real-time live updates on rescue operations and check full list of passengers onboard AI 171 .

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