SAHARANPUR DISTRICT
ED brings SP leader Azam Khan to Ghaziabad for production before PMLA Court
Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan was apprehended by the Enforcement Directorate after his release from Rampur Jail. The investigation pertains to alleged money laundering linked to the Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust and Mohammad Ali Jauhar University. Officials revealed that funds were allegedly diverted through contractors for improper use. Khan has faced legal issues in the past, including convictions in other cases.
Uttar Pradesh MLC polls: BJP wins 6 seats, Samajwadi Party bags 5 as final results out
The BJP won six of the eleven seats in the Uttar Pradesh legislative council elections while the Samajwadi Party won five. Notably, the SP claimed victories in key constituencies including Varanasi and Lucknow. SP chief Akhilesh Yadav interpreted the results as a setback for the BJP ahead of the 2027 assembly elections. The elections were held on October 23, with counting commencing shortly after.
UP MLC polls: BJP wins 6 seats; SP bags 3, leads in Varanasi, claims Lucknow
The BJP achieved victory in six out of eleven Legislative Council seats in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday. The Samajwadi Party secured three seats, with results still pending for the Lucknow graduates' constituency. BJP's candidates won in various categories, including teachers' and graduates' constituencies, with allegations of voter manipulation emerging. Disputes arose during counting, leading to questions regarding the election procedures and results delays.
'Moment of great joy': Prachi Choudhary's mother after Asian Games gold
Prachi Choudhary achieved a significant milestone by winning gold in the women's 4x400m relay at the Asian Games 2026. She was part of a talented team that included Kiran Pahal, Machettira Poovamma, and Vithya Ramraj. Their impressive performance secured India's first athletics gold medal at the event. This victory brought immense pride and joy to her hometown and family.
UP now investor-friendly; earlier had to hold investment meet in Delhi due to law and order: Amit Shah
Amit Shah praised the current investment climate in Uttar Pradesh during the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show. He noted that the state faced law and order issues in the past, discouraging investors. The Union Home Minister emphasized improvements in economic growth despite global challenges, with initiatives like One District One Product creating jobs. Shah highlighted local products gaining recognition and advancements in defense manufacturing capabilities.
Manipur: 21-year-old woman injured in attack dies
A 21-year-old woman, Nei Esther Gangte, who sustained gunshot injuries in an attack by armed miscreants in Manipur's Churachandpur district, died on Sunday. She passed away at District Hospital Churachandpur after battling critical injuries for seven days, officials said.
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Allahabad HC seeks UP govt's reply on petition against Saharanpur mosque demolition
The Allahabad High Court has stayed a six crore rupee fine imposed on a mosque management. This order came after the mosque's demolition in Saharanpur's collectorate premises. The court has asked the Uttar Pradesh government to file a counter affidavit within three weeks. The petition challenges the city magistrate's demolition order and the district judge's dismissal.

BJP govt restored investor confidence in UP; no room for mafia: Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh has seen a significant shift towards lawfulness since 2017, prioritizing safety and stability. Committed to fostering an integrated textile value chain, the state has attracted Rs 50 lakh crore in investment over nearly a decade. This progress has resulted in job opportunities for over 65 lakh youth, bolstered by a strengthened MSME sector and new textile projects initiated by the government.

UP: 'Illegal' mosque inside Saharanpur collectorate complex razed amid heavy police deployment
An illegally constructed mosque within the Saharanpur collectorate was demolished early Saturday morning. This action followed a court order which rejected the mosque committee's appeal. Heavy police forces were deployed to ensure law and order at the site. Opposition parties accused the government of promoting hate politics and weakening social harmony. The district administration stated the demolition cleared government land of encroachment.

SP MP Iqra Hasan placed under house arrest before visit to Saharanpur as administration demolishes illegal mosque at DM office complex
An illegal mosque was demolished at the Saharanpur Collectorate complex following a court order. Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Hasan was placed under house arrest to prevent her visit. The administration upheld the City Magistrate's order after dismissing an appeal by the mosque committee. Additional security forces were deployed due to ongoing festivals and the demolition exercise. Authorities monitored social media to prevent rumors and ensure legal procedures were followed.

School holiday tomorrow, September 3: Check state-wise update amid IMD's heavy rain forecast
School holiday tomorrow, September 3: Schools across India are not uniformly closed, despite heavy-rain warnings in Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and parts of Uttar Pradesh. Any closure will depend on local authorities or individual schools. Punjab also faces planned school-bus disruptions in three districts, while several states may observe a Janmashtami holiday on September 4.

Uttar Pradesh: Two dead in explosion at Saharanpur firecracker factory
Two workers died in a firecracker factory explosion in Saharanpur's Kunda Basi village. Local authorities immediately rushed to the site and began a thorough investigation. Earlier this week, fourteen women workers were hospitalized after an ammonia gas leak. This incident occurred at a meat processing plant in Saharanpur's Gagalheri area. Work at the plant was temporarily halted as officials launched a formal probe.

BSP expels former MLA Imran Masood for alleged anti-party activities
The party said in a statement Masood had been warned several times not to indulge in "anti-party activities and indiscipline" but it did not yield any result, following which he had to be expelled. The former MLA had recently been in the news for praising Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. Masood, an influential Muslim leader from Saharanpur district, also did not attend a meeting of the BSP leaders and office-bearers chaired by party chief Mayawati in Lucknow on August 23.

Nuh violence: Alert sounded in 3 UP districts bordering Haryana
An alert has been issued in Saharanpur, Shamli and Muzaffarnagar districts of Uttar Pradesh due to the communal violence in neighboring Haryana. Police are conducting checking in areas adjoining the Haryana-Uttar Pradesh border to keep an eye on anarchic elements.

Bhim Army chief Chandra Shekhar Aazad appeals for peace after being shot at
Aazad's convoy was attacked by armed men in the Saharanpur district on Wednesday. The Police said a few car-borne armed men opened fire on the Bhim Army chief's convoy. He was taken to the hospital. "The bullet grazed his stomach. His condition is stable, he is out of danger. Police will investigate the matter and will take all the necessary action," SSP Saharanpur Dr Vipin Tada said.

EC transfers out 28 police personnel from Muzaffarnagar ahead of UP polls
Assembly elections will be held in Uttar Pradesh early next year.

Death toll in spurious liquor tragedy rises to 70
Twenty-four of the victims died in Balupur and its neighbouring villages in Uttarakhand's Haridwar district, an official said.

Spurious liquor: 34 dead in UP, Uttarakhand
Congress President Rahul Gandhi conveyed his condolences over the deaths.

Taming Uttar Pradesh’s wild west
The Meerut zone, in which all these districts fall, accounted for 46% all encounters, 44% of total arrests, and 48% of injured police personnel in last six months.

Saharanpur caste clashes: SIT to probe 40 cases
The cycle of violence in Saharanpur began on May 5, when a man was killed, several injured and around 25 homes set ablaze in inter-caste clashes in Shabbirpur village.

Rahul Gandhi denied permission to visit Saharanpur
Rahul was scheduled to visit tomorrow Shabbirpur village, where Dalit houses were torched on May 5.

In spotlight again: Suspended Saharanpur SP and DM were in Dadri, Muzaffarnagar too
DM NP Singh was hailed for controlling villagers after Dadri lyching, while Singh’s batch mate SSP SC Dubey was indicted for negligence during Muzaffarnagar riots.

With three flareups in 20 days, Saharanpur becoming tinderbox for Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath
Saharanpur, where BJP won four seats in recent polls, has seen three major flareups since April 20 among various communities.

Rioting: Yogi Government rushes top officers to Saharanpur
The DGP and home secretary met representatives of all political parties in Saharanpur as SP, BSP and Congress have stationed teams here to probe the matter.

In a major rejig, Saharanpur SSP, DM among 138 officers transferred in UP
BJP MP from Saharanpur Raghav Lakhanpal, while speaking to ET on Sunday, had termed the two officers as remnants of the Samajwadi Party regime.

Rioting and arson in Saharanpur caused Rs 244 crore loss: Assocham Study
Recent incidents of rioting and arson in Saharanpur has led to a loss of about Rs 244 crore to the city, says an Assocham Study.

Saharanpur clash: Parkash Singh Badal calls up Mulayam Singh Yadav
Meanwhile, a delegation of Sikhs from Saharanpur led by Gurpreet Singh Bagga called on Badal at his residence here today.

Curfew relaxed in Saharanpur, devouts offer Eid prayers
Curfew was being relaxed in two stages from 7 AM to 11 AM in the old town areas and from 3 PM to 7 PM in the new city, Saharanpur District Magistrate Sandhya Tiwari said.

Saharanpur situation fully under control: Home Minister
As the situation has shown improvement, curfew was being relaxed from 10 AM to 2 PM in the new city and from 3 PM to 7 PM in the old town areas.
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