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Time of India
11-07-2025
- Time of India
Shahzad not Sonu? Man posing as Hindu sadhu caught begging in Shamli; Social media and UP police reacts
Police investigation underway Live Events Public reaction and communal sensitivity (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A video circulating on social media has stirred up controversy in Vedkheri village, located in Uttar Pradesh's Shamli district, where a man dressed in saffron clothes was reportedly seen begging. What has caught public attention, however, is the claim that the man is not who he appears to be. The viral video alleges that he is a Muslim man named Shahzad, posing as a Hindu sadhu under the name Sonu to Additional Superintendent of Police Santosh Kumar Singh, the Jhinjhana police have taken up the matter and are currently investigating the authenticity of the video and the claims being made.'A video with the claim that one Shahzad was begging wearing saffron clothes and posing as Sonu Upadhyay has gone viral on social media,' Singh confirmed in a statement on police have acknowledged the matter and are looking into various aspects of the case. One of the key areas of investigation, as shared by the officer, will be to determine whether the individual was involved in any illegal activity while posing as a Hindu ascetic.'It will also be probed whether he was indulging in any illegal activities under the garb of begging,' said ASP are expected to verify the man's true identity, check for any prior criminal records, and question him about his reasons for wearing the saffron clothes and using a different the religious and social sensitivity around such issues in the region, the video has triggered strong reactions from both locals and social media some have called for strict legal action if the man was found impersonating a religious figure, others have urged caution, saying that viral videos can often misrepresent facts.
Daily Mirror
10-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mirror
'I've been hoarding supplies in case of war and we'll need it by 2030'
Shahzad has a £21,500 stash of food, medical supplies and emergency essentials for him and his family A 'doomsday prepper' who has been building his emergency stash since he watch Bear Grylls at the age of 12 has listed 10 items you must always have in case of a global crisis. Shahzad Kayani, 31, first took an interest into survival preparation as a child - after watching Bear Grylls' Man vs. Wild. He began researching what to stock up on - beginning with fire starters, knives and long-life food. But after realising a more likely event would be a natural disaster, another pandemic or a power outage, he shifted from wilderness survival to any kind. He began picking up survival items bit by bit over the years - and now has a room in his home dedicated to them which contains over £21,500 of survival supplies. Shahzad has everything from emergency tents and blankets, to food, stoves, torches and even weapons. He reckons he has enough to keep himself and his four family members alive for over six months. He shared the 10 items everyone should have in their home - which will be most essential for survival if disaster strikes. Shahzad, a preparedness author, said: "Everyone should have an evacuation kit bag with the basic essentials. At least two litres of water, a medical kit, a water filter. And as much food as you can fit - at least three days' worth in your bag but have more available to take too. A torch, an emergency blanket, a radio for news updates if you lose power. "Some sort of fire starter, and some sort of knife in case you need to sharpen a stick, or use it in self defence. Finally, copies of all your important documents in case you can't go back home." Shahzad said he has prepared survival rucksacks for his whole family to ensure if they need to make a quick exit they can get away. Shahzad said: "I've made one for every family member - each with three days' food and water and the basics." As well as his emergency grab-bags, he has huge stocks of all kinds of different emergency supplies. Shahzad has been building up his collection. His garage and basement contains everything from six months' of food and water to backup power and heating. He also has sleeping bags, tents, spare boots, socks, camping stoves and rechargeable lanterns. Shahzad even has a collection of guns which he has a licence for - in case times get tough following a disaster. He has raw ingredients - such as flour, rice and beans - which can be used for long-term sustenance. He has filled five-gallon buckets with them - as he says they can last for years if stored correctly. Shahzad said: "There's this thing that preppers do, you take your dry foods and put them in mylar bags with oxygen absorbers that you can easily get off Amazon. "The rice - it only works with white rice - and beans will last 25 plus years. And white flour - not whole wheat - will last up to 10 years if you store them that way in a cool dry place inside buckets." And he has litres and litres of water stored up in bottles which he adds to whenever he visits the supermarket. He said: "I just slowly bought things. I would say everyone should have at least two weeks of food and water, basic first aid, a torch, a propane heater and a stove. Backup power too - a foldable solar charger and some backup power banks and batteries." While people may suggest his preparedness is over-caution, Shahzad said he's "70% sure" his supplies will be needed before 2030. He said: "From what I've read, a big power grid collapse will happen in the next five years. Or a catastrophic cyber attack. Or another pandemic - or a natural disaster." 10 things you need in case of a national disaster: water medical kit food water filter torch emergency blanket emergency radio firestarter knife photocopied important documents
Wales Online
10-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Wales Online
'I've been ready for a war since 12 - there are 10 things you need'
'I've been ready for a war since 12 - there are 10 things you need' Shahzad has a £21,500 stash of emergency gear including 'go-bags' for each member of his family - and says we will all need them by 2030 Shahzad Kayani has been building his emergency stash since age 12 A 'doomsday prepper' who has been building his emergency stash since he watch Bear Grylls at the age of 12 has listed 10 items you must always have in case of a global crisis. Shahzad Kayani, 31, first took an interest into survival preparation as a child - after watching Bear Grylls' Man vs. Wild. He began researching what to stock up on - beginning with fire starters, knives and long-life food. But after realising a more likely event would be a natural disaster, another pandemic or a power outage, he shifted from wilderness survival to any kind. He began picking up survival items bit by bit over the years - and now has a room in his home dedicated to them which contains over £21,500 of survival supplies. Shahzad has everything from emergency tents and blankets, to food, stoves, torches and even weapons. He reckons he has enough to keep himself and his four family members alive for over six months. He shared the 10 items everyone should have in their home - which will be most essential for survival if disaster strikes. Shahzad's flour supplies Shahzad, a preparedness author, said: "Everyone should have an evacuation kit bag with the basic essentials. At least two litres of water, a medical kit, a water filter. And as much food as you can fit - at least three days' worth in your bag but have more available to take too. A torch, an emergency blanket, a radio for news updates if you lose power. "Some sort of fire starter, and some sort of knife in case you need to sharpen a stick, or use it in self defence. Finally, copies of all your important documents in case you can't go back home." Article continues below Shahzad said he has prepared survival rucksacks for his whole family to ensure if they need to make a quick exit they can get away. Shahzad said: "I've made one for every family member - each with three days' food and water and the basics." Shahzad's emergency bags for his family As well as his emergency grab-bags, he has huge stocks of all kinds of different emergency supplies. Shahzad has been building up his collection. His garage and basement contains everything from six months' of food and water to backup power and heating. He also has sleeping bags, tents, spare boots, socks, camping stoves and rechargeable lanterns. Shahzad even has a collection of guns which he has a licence for - in case times get tough following a disaster. He has raw ingredients - such as flour, rice and beans - which can be used for long-term sustenance. He has filled five-gallon buckets with them - as he says they can last for years if stored correctly. Shahzad said: "There's this thing that preppers do, you take your dry foods and put them in mylar bags with oxygen absorbers that you can easily get off Amazon. Shahzad's food rations "The rice - it only works with white rice - and beans will last 25 plus years. And white flour - not whole wheat - will last up to 10 years if you store them that way in a cool dry place inside buckets." And he has litres and litres of water stored up in bottles which he adds to whenever he visits the supermarket. He said: "I just slowly bought things. I would say everyone should have at least two weeks of food and water, basic first aid, a torch, a propane heater and a stove. Backup power too - a foldable solar charger and some backup power banks and batteries." While people may suggest his preparedness is over-caution, Shahzad said he's "70% sure" his supplies will be needed before 2030. He said: "From what I've read, a big power grid collapse will happen in the next five years. Or a catastrophic cyber attack. Or another pandemic - or a natural disaster." Article continues below Shahzad's supplies Shahzad's top 10 emergency supplies:
Toronto Sun
09-07-2025
- Business
- Toronto Sun
Giving back not only helps others, but also yourself, volunteer says
Latest in How Canada Wins series highlighting what makes community unique, special within Canada Tayyaba Shahzad has been volunteering for the last decade to give back to local communities. Photo by Handout / Tayyaba Shahzad Tayyaba Shahzad is proof that volunteering not only can enrich other people's lives, but hers as well. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account A graduate from the University of Toronto's political science and criminology programs, Shahzad has been setting aside some of her free time to help local communities for the last decade. 'I started (volunteering) because I wanted to do more than just go to classes and go home,' the 29-year-old Mississauga resident said. 'Especially during university, I thought I would try getting involved in different clubs just so that I could understand the different dynamics of what it is like to work in a group. 'Also, I never had any work experience, so it was a good gateway for me to engage in community, but also gain valuable, transferable skills. A lot of the value from these experiences I didn't really recognize until I was older.' Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Shahzad is one of the founders of Weaving Threads, a Toronto-based collective working toward engaging diverse youth through art. She also volunteers at Love & Help Heal, a youth-led non-profit organization working in wellness. All of Shahzad's jobs were a direct result of volunteering. In fact, she has made so many connections through volunteering that she quit her full-time job to explore community work and volunteerism. She currently works for Apathy Is Boring, founded in 2004 to support and educate youth in the political process, where she manages a group of 12 youth volunteers. Across the city and the rest of the GTA, there are thousands of volunteers who give back to the community. According to Volunteer Toronto, their network of more than 650 non-profits and grassroots groups engaged 68,460 volunteers to local causes in 2024 for a total of 1.85 million hours. On average, a Toronto volunteer gave 27 hours of their time per year. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The organization said the most volunteer opportunities during the year happen between June and August. While the top three wards with the highest rates of reported volunteer engagement last year were Etobicoke–Lakeshore, Parkdale–High Park and Toronto Centre, the wards with the most hours per volunteer were Toronto–St. Paul's and Don Valley East. 'Volunteering is woven into the fabric of who we are — as a city, a province, and a country,' Joanne McKiernan, executive director at Volunteer Toronto, said in an emailed statement. 'It powers our non-profit sector and brings our communities to life through programs, events and everyday acts of care.' McKiernan said while not everyone sees themselves as volunteers, many people have supported a neighbour, gave their time to a cause or taken part in community life that helped others. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Read More 'Showing up for each other builds the kind of support network we all rely on in times of need,' McKiernan said. 'Volunteering isn't just about giving back — it's about building the community we want to live in.' For Shahzad, helping others is, in a way, helping herself. 'It just allows me to have a bit more control over the feelings of helplessness and anxiety that's coming from the state of the world,' she said. Shahzad said being surrounded by the energy of communities coming together is 'very infectious' and keeps her going. 'By getting involved, we're able to set examples for others to get involved,' she said. 'I've really preached about volunteering to every community I've been a part of.' 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Daily Mirror
05-07-2025
- Daily Mirror
Moment 'cowardly' driver flees crash after killing boy, 2, with stolen Porsche
Sharjeel Shahzad, 30, was branded 'callous and cowardly' when he was sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for crashing into a family's car and killing a two-year-old boy Horrifying footage caught the moment a "cowardly" driver smashed a stolen Porsche into a family's car and ran away, leaving a two-year-old boy dead. Sharjeel Shahzad, 30, was thrown in prison for more than 15 years after the hit-and-run in Smethwick, West Midlands. Shahzad had been banned from driving at the time and was awaiting a court date for dangerous driving. Despite this, the 30-year-old jumped behind the wheel of a stolen Porsche Cayenne and smashed into the other car while he was veering onto the wrong side of the road just before 11pm on December 14. Shocking footage showed the Porsche swerving down a road in the West Midlands in the evening. Wolverhampton Crown Court heard he had been driving at speeds of up to 50mph that night. Shahzad was then seen overtaking a vehicle while approaching a blind bend before losing control of the car, which had false plates. The driver then moved to the opposite side of the road where he crashed into an unsuspecting Toyota Auris. The Toyota was being driven by Baljeet Singh, who had been at a family member's birthday party with his wife and pals. This collision left two-year-old Shehbaz Singh dead and his mum, Kushpreet Kaur, sustained severe brain injuries. The two-year-old boy had been unrestrained in the backseats of the car and his mum has not yet been told her baby died. A fourth person, Amritpal Singh, was also in the Toyota that evening. The sickening footage showed Shahzad jump out of his crashed stolen car before running away from the scene. Shahzad was due to be in court just nine days after the fatal crash, on December 23, for a 19-minute, 30-mile pursuit he had with police in a stolen Audi on June 10. He had reached speeds of 150mph during the pursuit. The 30-year-old also tried to flee the scene during this incident but was caught by police. Shahzad had then been banned from driving for six months in October 2024 for driving without due care and attention, but this did not stop him from getting behind the wheel again. He was sentenced to 15 years and four months behind bars for causing death by dangerous driving. Judge Jonathan Gosling told the court the impact of the fatal collision was "catastrophic". The judge said: "You destroyed the lives of Amritpal Singh and Kushpreet Kaur and devastated their family and friends. You killed that little boy." He added: "You are not only a dangerous man, you are callous and cowardly." The judge slammed him for fleeing the scene and said: "His only interest was to disappear. He was arrested two days later and denied being in the Porsche at the time. "He complained he was being compelled to drive this way by men he feared. No one compelled him to drive like that. He ran from the car knowing he must, at the very least, have caused very serious injury to those in the Toyota." Shahzad had previously pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving and two counts of causing serious injury by dangerous driving in relation to the incident. He also admitted to driving without a licence or insurance and failing to stop after a crash.
