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Indian Express
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Saiyaara' fever: UP Police issues quirky road safety post featuring Ahaan Panday-Aneet Padda, endorse ‘mohabbat mei safety'
The Uttar Pradesh Police hopped on to the Saiyaara fever by sharing a quirky road safety advisory on X. They used a scene from Saiyaara, Mohit Suri's film featuring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, to effectively convey their message. In a light-hearted post, the official handle of Uttar Pradesh Police edited a scene where the lead characters are seen holding helmets while standing on a street to highlight the importance of road safety. The post was captioned, 'Helmet peheniye, Saiyaara ko bhi pehnaiye, varna romance se pehele hi roadmap badal sakta hai. Mohabbat mein safety zaroori hai (Wear a helmet, make Saiyaara wear one too, otherwise the roadmap might change before the romance begins. Safety is essential in love).' See here: हेलमेट पहनिए, सैयारा को भी पहनाइए… वरना रोमांस से पहले ही रोडमैप बदल सकता है। 💥 मोहब्बत में सेफ्टी ज़रूरी है!#RoadSafety #SaiyaaraWithHelmet#Saiyaara — UP POLICE (@Uppolice) July 23, 2025 The post quickly gained traction, eliciting a range of reactions. 'We should appreciate UP Police's creativity,' wrote one user, while another commented, 'Got to give credit to UP Police. They dug up something from nowhere.' 'Actually city police should be imposed heavy fine on #Saiyaara movie, as they are promoting without helmet riding (laughing emojis),' a third user reacted. 'Helmet for both the heads, safety and protection both are very important,' a fourth user said. The success of Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri and featuring debutants Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has sparked a wave of emotional fan responses, one of which has garnered attention across social media. A viral video shows a young man watching Saiyaara in a theatre while attached to an intravenous (IV) drip. Seated next to a friend and moved by the film, the man's dedication has sparked a mix of admiration and criticism on social media. Watch: A post shared by Iamfaisal (@iamfaisal04) In several other videos, fans can be seen tearing up towards the end of the film. The film traces heartbreak, longing, and redemption, with many viewers comparing it to Aashiqui 2.
Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Self-styled envoy's chequered credentials: Industrialist's son, MBA from London, hobnobbed with arms dealer
Harsha Vardhan Jain, 47, the self-proclaimed ambassador of the unrecognised micronation Westarctica, is the son of a prominent Ghaziabad industrialist and an MBA from London who befriended the self-styled Godman Chandraswami and international arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi, officials said. Harsha Vardhan Jain. (SOURCED IMAGE) He used his dubious credentials as a diplomat to commit fraud, broker deals and carry out hawala transactions, said a senior Uttar Pradesh Special Task official privy to the investigation after Jain was arrested on Tuesday. Harsh Vardhan Jain completed his BBA from Ghaziabad and MBA from London, said UP Police additional director general (ADG), Law and Order, Amitabh Yash. 'His father JD Jain, was a prominent industrialist who owned the Jain Rolling Mill in Ghaziabad and marble mines in Rajasthan. He worked in these mines and was involved in exporting marble to London initially.' 'In 2000, Harshvardhan came in contact with Chandraswami, who introduced him to arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi and Ehsan Ali Sayed in London. He created over a dozen companies with (London-based Indian businessman) Ehsan Ali Sayed, which were used for brokering deals. In 2006, Harshvardhan moved to Dubai and created more companies with Shafiq and Ibrahim Ali-bin, through which he brokered deals and earned a significant income,' the ADG said. 'In 2012, the Ghaziabad police found a satellite phone in Harshvardhan's possession, leading to a case being registered against him at Kavi Nagar police station,' shared a senior STF official privy to the investigation. Jain also claimed to be advisor to Seborga, a micronation and self-proclaimed principality in the region of Liguria near the French border in 2012, the official said. Administratively, it is a commune of the Italian province Imperia. He claimed to be an unpaid ambassador to Westarctica in 2016. The official said the accused claimed to have travelled to several countries in the Gulf and Africa for business purposes. He stated that the investigation revealed that Harsha Vardhan was running a fake diplomatic mission from his residence in Ghaziabad, using diplomatic number plates on vehicles and displaying flags of various countries and micronations. 'We are investigating his involvement in arms dealing, as he was in contact with Khashoggi,' UP-STF additional superintendent of police Raj Kumar Mishra said, according to a report from Ghaziabad. He allegedly morphed photos showing him with a former President and Prime Minister. 'Those photos were found to be fake, but the ones with Chandraswami and Khashoggi were genuine,' Mishra said. Jain's family refused to comment during HT's visit. Locals said that they were shocked to see how he managed a luxurious life without getting caught..
India Today
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
UP Police's road safety post has a Saiyaara twist featuring Ahaan and Aneet
The Uttar Pradesh Police issued a witty advisory on road safety in a post on X that featured a scene from Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda's make the post intriguing enough, UP Police edited a scene from Saiyaara where the lead actors are seen with helmets on a street in order to send across a message on road safety."Helmet peheniye, Saiyaara ko bhi pehnaiye, varna romance se pehele hi roadmap badal sakta hai. Mohabbat mein safety zaroori hai (Wear a helmet, make Saiyaara wear one too, otherwise, the roadmap might change before the romance begins. Safety is essential in love),' the caption of the post the post here:,!#RoadSafety #SaiyaaraWithHelmet#Saiyaara UP POLICE (@Uppolice) July 23, 2025 Several social media users were impressed by UP Police's unique take on the Saiyaara-style awareness post. "We should appreciate UP Police's creativity," a user said, while another added, "What creativity.""Got to give credit to UP Police. They dug up something from nowhere," another user the comments here:Saiyaara, directed by Mohit Suri, released on July 18 and dominated the box office in no time. The film has collected over Rs 130 crore so far.- EndsMust Watch
News18
21 hours ago
- News18
Conversion Mafia Busted: Inside UP Police's Operation In Kolkata To Rescue 'Agra Sisters'
News18 delves deep into Mission Asmita, uncovering how a mix of intelligence coordination, cultural camouflage, and digital surveillance helped crack the case. Wearing kurta-pyjamas, skull caps, and blending seamlessly into a Muslim-dominated neighbourhood of Kolkata, a 48-member team of UP Police and ATS posed as daily wage workers and tenants for five days. Their target was a discreet safehouse where two radicalised sisters from Agra had taken shelter under the influence of a notorious conversion agent. The covert operation culminated in a dramatic rescue and the arrest of Abdul Rehman Qureshi, born Mahendra Pal, who police say is a key player in a sprawling religious conversion syndicate stretching across multiple states. News18 delved deep into the high-stakes rescue dubbed Mission Asmita, uncovering how a mix of intelligence coordination, cultural camouflage, and digital surveillance helped crack open a secretive network. The breakthrough comes just days after the sensational arrest of Chhangur Baba, another high-profile figure allegedly involved in a parallel conversion racket operating from a temple compound. Both cases, senior officials say, point to a deep-rooted national conspiracy that uses emotional and religious manipulation to radicalise and convert vulnerable individuals, particularly women. The rescue followed the mysterious disappearance of two sisters from Agra in March 2025. While an abduction FIR was initially lodged, clues pointed towards a deeper conspiracy. Intelligence inputs hinted that the sisters were being held and radicalised in a densely populated locality of Kolkata. The area was flagged as extremely sensitive – known for hostility towards outsiders. To avoid confrontation and remain inconspicuous, Agra Police deployed Muslim personnel and instructed others to dress in ethnic Muslim attire. Over the next five days, the undercover team tried to locate the safehouse — first by attempting to rent rooms, then by trailing outsiders making repeated visits to a particular home. Finally, the sisters were found — both in hijab and resistant to leaving. 'Our purpose is fulfilled," they reportedly told police. But after counselling by female officers, the sisters agreed to return. The police moved them to a secure location where their phones were examined. What they found was disturbing — chats, videos, and online material showing the extent of radical indoctrination. The Woman Who Lit the Spark, And the College Friendship That Enabled It The sisters' descent into radicalisation began quietly in 2021 when the elder sister, Muskan (name changed), was pursuing her MPhil at Agra's DEI College. There, she befriended a Kashmiri student named Saima, who slowly introduced her to Islamic practices — sharing videos, gifting books on Islam, and encouraging her to wear the hijab. Muskan, once a regular temple-goer, began offering namaz at azaan and opposing rituals at home. Her family's concerns peaked when they confiscated her phone, but by then, she had already started using her younger sister's device — inadvertently dragging her sibling into the same ideological vortex. Through Saima, the sisters connected with Ritu Banik, who had already converted and taken the name Mohammad Ibrahim. He ran Instagram pages that targeted young Hindu women with promises of safety, identity, and spiritual rebirth. It was Ibrahim who introduced them to Abdul Rehman and his underground network — offering them a life free from oppression, police said. Abdul Rehman and a 200-Person Network with Global Ties Police investigations have revealed that Abdul Rehman Qureshi, formerly Mahendra Pal, is not just a lone preacher but the alleged kingpin of a sprawling conversion syndicate that has radicalised and converted over 200 individuals across India in recent years. His operations were not limited to Agra or Kolkata — the network stretched across Delhi, Jaipur, Dehradun, West Bengal, and even as far as Goa. Among those arrested are Aysha, who was traced to a safehouse in Goa; Ritu Banik alias Mohammad Ibrahim, a key social media propagandist; and Osama, a handler who remains on the run. Digital evidence, including chats and propaganda material, suggests that one of the accused maintained contact with Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba. The content accessed and shared among the group included AK-47 imagery, martyrdom glorification, and Islamic State-style messaging — all signs that the sisters were not merely converts but being ideologically primed for possible terror deployment. A senior police official noted, 'Had they not been rescued in time, they may have been used for something much worse." This has prompted security agencies to reclassify the sisters not just as victims but potential recruits for future interrogation. With confirmed foreign funding, digital indoctrination platforms, and international collaborators involved, police have now invoked charges under the UAPA and organised crime sections of the IPC. A Red Corner Notice is being prepared for one Saud, a Canada-based suspect, as more arrests loom in what officials are now calling one of the largest coordinated religious conversion and radicalisation plots uncovered in recent times. From Shaheen Bagh to Phulat: The Shadow of Maulana Kaleem Siddiqui Abdul Rehman is believed to have taken over the operations after the 2021 arrest of Maulana Kaleem Siddiqui — a prominent Islamic preacher who ran a powerful madrasa network from Phulat village in Uttar Pradesh. Siddiqui, whose institution once hosted high-profile guests like former CEC SY Quraishi and academic Anant Bhagwat, was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Allahabad High Court. His arrest left a leadership vacuum in the underground world of conversion syndicates, which, police believe, was quickly filled by Abdul Rehman. Under his leadership, operations shifted deeper into the digital realm — with encrypted channels, fake identity recruitment, and cross-border funding becoming the norm. The Aftermath: Recovery, Rebuilding, and Red Flags The rescued sisters are now housed in a secure de-radicalisation facility. Their psychological state, officers say, is fragile but improving. 'The real challenge begins now — not just legally but mentally," said an ATS official. 'They were deeply conditioned to reject family, nation, and everything they grew up with." Meanwhile, the UP Police and central agencies are expanding their net — scanning call records, financial trails, and online groups that may have been used for indoctrination and recruitment. With links to terrorism, conversion mafias, and international propaganda confirmed, investigators say this is not the end — it's just the beginning. Following the arrest of Abdul Rehman, UP Police Commissioner Deepak Kumar announced in Lucknow that Rehman was identified based on confessions from earlier detainees. He confirmed Rehman was the 11th arrest in the inter-state conversion network and that police retrieved conversion-themed books and documents from his Delhi residence, including texts by Kaleem Siddiqui. The commissioner also revealed the network's reach: it operated across six states, allegedly converting over 200 individuals with backing from foreign sources, including the US, Canada, and Dubai. Legal actions under UP's anti-conversion law (BNS Sections 87, 111) and organised-crime provisions have been invoked. top videos View all At a press conference, Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna referred to the network as an inter-state 'love jihad' racket, claiming it exploited emotional vulnerability through online radical content, facilitated conversions, and was funded via dark-web channels, echoing ISIS tactics. From a narrow bylane in Agra to a radical hideout 1,300 km away in Kolkata — the journey of two sisters may have ended in rescue, but their case has blown the lid off a massive, well-oiled machinery of conversion, extremism, and international propaganda. The UP Police now says: 'We've just scratched the surface." Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Conversion Case UP Police view comments Location : Lucknow, India, India First Published: July 23, 2025, 14:42 IST News india Conversion Mafia Busted: Inside UP Police's Operation In Kolkata To Rescue 'Agra Sisters' Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News18
'After I Love You...': UP Police's Saiyaara-Style Warning Wins The Internet
UP Police's viral post uses movie 'Saiyaara' to warn against online scams stating 'Dil do, OTP nahi' The Uttar Pradesh Police has taken an innovative approach to cybercrime awareness by using the popular film Saiyaara to educate the public. Their witty and relatable post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) is attracting widespread attention and has already garnered over 160,000 views in just 12 hours, with a flood of comments from amused and appreciative users. In their viral post, UP Police warns the public not to fall for online romance scams. The caption reads: ' Saiyaara se scam na ho jaaye yaara. Dil do, OTP nahin". They cheekily reference the emotional reactions of cinema-goers to the film Saiyaara, contrasting them with the real shock of being conned online. The message is clear: 'After 'I love you', if you hear 'send OTP', your account balance might vanish". The post warns users to be vigilant about online connections, hinting that your digital 'Saiyaara' could be a fraudster. They drive home the point with humour stating: 'Give your heart, not your OTP". 'सैयारा' से 'स्कैम ना हो जाये यारा''सैयारा' देखकर लोग सिनेमाघरों में बेहोश हो रहे हैं…लेकिन असली बेहोशी तब होगी,जब 'I love you' के बाद 'OTP भेजो प्लीज़' आएगा —और अकाउंट का बैलेंस ₹0 दिखाएगा। ❤️ दिल दें, OTP नहीं। #SaiyaaraSeSavdhaan #CyberSafeRaho #ThinkBeforeYouClick … — UP POLICE (@Uppolice) July 22, 2025 Mohit Suri Responds, Public Reacts Saiyaara's director Mohit Suri also shared the UP Police's post, lending it further visibility. The creative awareness method has won praise across social media, with one user writing, 'This is an excellent way to warn people about sharing personal data". Sarcasm And Scepticism Online The post also drew sarcastic remarks. One user joked about a 'bigger scam" where, after declaring love and sending money, a fake BNS 69 is sent in return. Others thanked the police for raising awareness, though some demanded more active solutions to the ever-growing issue of cybercrime. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
