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BJP worker beaten to death in Dehradun, 12 booked; properties of accused razed in bulldozer action
A BJP leader was allegedly beaten to death in Dehradun's Bairagiwala village. The incident occurred during a dispute over irrigation. Three family members were critically injured. Authorities later demolished alleged illegal structures belonging to the accused. Police have registered a case against several named individuals and unidentified persons. Security forces have been deployed to maintain peace in the area.
Azgaib Shaheed Mazar, mosque razed within Kashi railway station premises amid heavy security deployment
The Azgaib Shaheed Mazar shrine and a mosque at Kashi Railway Station in Varanasi were demolished following a court order. Officials stated the land belonged to the Railways and was encroached upon. The demolition occurred amid heavy security. No incidents were reported. The issue surfaced during a 2024 railway project survey. Protection to the demolition drive was provided by the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) and Railway Protection Force (RPF).
Public will thrash BJP in next year's UP polls: Akhilesh Yadav attacks govt on power 'disruptions'
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party regarding power supply disruption. He stated that voters will decisively reject the BJP in the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections. Yadav questioned the government's handling of the electricity crisis and the absence of the state's power minister from key review meetings.
Mathura boat capsize: Death toll climbs to 15
The death toll from a boat capsize in the Yamuna River has risen to 15 with the recovery of two more bodies. The incident occurred on Friday when a boat carrying over three dozen tourists, primarily from Punjab, hit a pontoon bridge. Search efforts are ongoing for one remaining missing individual.
UP: High alert, patrolling intensified in Varanasi on Babri Masjid demolition anniversary
Varanasi police are on high alert today. This is due to the 33rd anniversary of the Babri Masjid demolition. Special operations are underway. Police are patrolling various areas. Security has been increased at crowded public places. Checking drives are being held. Plainclothes personnel are monitoring dense localities. Security forces are deployed on rooftops in sensitive areas.
Hindu right-wing group seeks permission to pray at Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal
Members of the Hindu Mahasabha held a 'havan' outside the office of Sambhal's sub-divisional magistrate after being refused permission to offer prayers at Shahi Jama Masjid. Increased security measures have been implemented in the region due to ongoing communal tensions from previous riots. The dispute over the site is currently in court.
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1987 Hashimpura massacre case: Supreme Court grants bail to 2 more convicts
The Supreme Court granted bail to two more convicts, Budhi Singh and Basant Ballabh, in the 1987 Hashimpura massacre case, where 38 Muslim men were killed by PAC personnel. This follows the December 6 bail for eight convicts. Both were granted bail on parity, having served over six years in jail since the 2018 Delhi High Court conviction.
Supreme Court grants bail to 8 convicts in 1987 Hashimpura massacre case
The Supreme Court granted bail to eight convicts in the 1987 Hashimpura massacre case, where 38 people were killed by Provincial Armed Constabulary personnel. The convicts had been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Delhi High Court, overturning their prior acquittal. They had served over six years in jail.
SC orders appointment of man as constable in UP's PAC whose selection was cancelled for concealing info on criminal case
The apex court noted that when the man had applied for the job on February 12, 2004, there was no criminal case registered or pending against him. However, five days after submitting the application, he got implicated in a criminal case in which he was subsequently acquitted by the trial court in September 2004.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir pran pratishtha: Multiple layers of security to be deployed on January 22
Apart from the abovementioned Special Security Force (SSF), the security detail will also include CRPF, provincial armed constabulary (PAC) and UP civil police.
Once known for poor law and order, UP progressing rapidly now: PM Modi
Addressing a programme here in which appointment letters were handed over to more than 9,055 sub-inspectors of police, platoon commanders of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) and firefighters, Modi said, "There was a time when Uttar Pradesh was known for mafia and a poor law-and-order situation. Today, it is known for better law and order and as a state that is progressing rapidly."
Ahead of Supertech twin towers demolition, 500 police personnel deployed, diversions set up
Early in the day today, diversions were put in place to help drivers steer clear of the area around the towers, while nearby houses have been evacuated. Housing societies Emerald Court and ATS Village in Sector 93A were completely emptied by 8 am.
All police cadres are one: Allahabad HC
Allahabad High Court has said that the PAC and Civil or Armed Police are a part of the same force and cannot be termed as separate.
UP Police hold talks, deploy extra cops and drones for Friday prayers
ADG Prashant Kumar said 132 companies of the Provincial Armed Constabulary and 10 companies of Central Armed Police Forces and Rapid Action Force have been deployed across the state. Some officers have been sent to sensitive areas in some districts to supervise arrangements.
6 companies of PAC, 2 companies of RAF to be deployed for 'Kisan Mahapanchayat' in UP on Sunday
Bharatiya Kisan Union general secretary and member of Kisan Morcha, an umbrella body of farmer unions spearheading the anti-agriculture law stir, Yudhvir Singh said that issues such as the Central farm laws, sugarcane support price and power supply would be discussed in the Kisan mahapanchayat.
UP to spend about Rs 1,800 crore in raising Special Security Force to guard important establishments
The special force will be looking after the security of high courts as well as district courts , metro railway stations, airports, religious sites, administrative buildings, industrial units, banks and other financial institutions as well as any other such establishment deemed important by the state.
Ensuring gender parity by a whisker?
If men in PAC get money for moustaches, women personnel should too.
STF deployed to search missing cleric in Muzzafarnagar
Ali, who preaches at a madarsa in Rajasthan, was missing since Thursday, when he had gone to Muzaffarnagar railway station to book a ticket.
Cops to get benefits of hiked pay and grade pay in Uttarakhand
Police personnel in the specified categories will also get benefits of hiked pay and grade pay on a notional basis since January 1, 2006.
Hashimpura Massacre Case: PAC truck and 17 rifles not used, says court
“Fouler the crime, the clearer and plainer ought to be the proof”, the court said, acquitting all 16 accused last Saturday.
Hashimpura massacre: All 16 accused acquitted
The court had on February 21 fixed its verdict for Saturday after seeking some clarifications from the counsel for the prosecution, accused and victims.
Hashimpura massacre case: Court to pronounce verdict on March 21
The victims were shot by the accused personnel and their bodies thrown into a canal. 42 persons were declared to have perished in the massacre.
Hashimpura massacre case: Court to pronounce verdict tomorrow
The victims were shot at by the accused personnel and their bodies thrown into a canal, it had said, adding 42 persons were declared to have perished in the massacre.
UP police to deploy 10 PAC companies during Delhi polls
DGP Arvind Kumar has specifically directed officers in Ghaziabad, Noida and Greater Noida to keep special vigil in the NCR.
KK Paul to be sworn in as new Governor of Uttarakhand tomorrow
Paul takes over from Aziz Qureshi who has been appointed the Governor of Mizoram.
Tension prevails in Meerut after communal clash
The mela, which usually begins on the second Sunday after the Holi festival started on April 11 this time due to ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
Tight security cover in Amethi for Narendra Modi's trip to Gandhi bastion
police commandos and district police officials carried out an extensive security drill and sanitisation of Modi's public meeting venue.
Elaborate security for rallies of Narendra Modi, Mulayam Singh Yadav, Arvind Kejriwal
Modi will address his party's rally in Lucknow, Mulayam in Allahabad and former Delhi Chief Minister Kejriwal in Kanpur on the same day.
Security stepped up in Bareilly, other sensitive areas of UP
Police forces along with 45 quick reaction teams and two companies of Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) have been deployed in 71 sensitive areas.
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