Police in Muzaffarnagar have busted a gang involved in printing and circulating counterfeit currency, seizing fake Rs 500 notes with a face value of over Rs 5 lakh. Three individuals were arrested, and equipment used for printing the fake currency was recovered.
A principal of a private inter college in Muzaffarnagar was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a Class 11 girl student on the premises. Police registered a case under the BNS Act and POCSO Act following a complaint from the girl's mother.
An 80-year-old priest, Devanand Swami, was shot dead by two unidentified assailants on a motorcycle in Bhorakala village, Muzaffarnagar, on Tuesday. Police have launched a search operation with three teams formed to apprehend the accused, and security has been heightened in the village.
A special POCSO court in Muzaffarnagar has sentenced a man and a woman to 10 years imprisonment and a fine of Rs 20,000 each for the 2019 rape of a 14-year-old girl. The convicts, Vikas and Lalita, were found guilty under various IPC sections and the POCSO Act.
A special SC/ST court in Muzaffarnagar has sentenced a couple, Sonu and Monakshi, to life imprisonment for the murder of a 21-year-old Dalit youth, Ankit. The incident, which occurred in January 2024, stemmed from the victim's 'one-sided love' for Monakshi, leading to a fatal assault at the couple's residence.
A POCSO court in Muzaffarnagar has sentenced a man named Papu to life imprisonment for raping a six-year-old girl. The court also imposed a fine of Rs 25,000, to be given to the survivor. The incident occurred on April 19, 2026, and the chargesheet was filed on June 5, 2026.
A 37-year-old man, Ajeet alias Nishu, wanted in multiple cases including murder and robbery, was arrested in Meerut following a police encounter. He sustained a gunshot wound during retaliatory fire after allegedly firing at the police team. A pistol and a stolen motorcycle were recovered from him.
Three men, including one posing as a tantric, have been arrested in northeast Delhi for allegedly cheating a 79-year-old man of Rs 39.3 lakh. The accused promised to extract buried ancestral gold through occult rituals and also stole gold jewellery worth Rs 15 lakh from his home. The main accused, Tahsin, along with Shoaib Ali and Mahakader Khan, gained the victim's confidence through fake gold and staged rituals, leading to their arrest and recovery of cash and other items.
Police in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested two alleged drug traffickers, including a woman, and seized over a kilogram of 'smack' (adulterated heroin) worth approximately Rs 2.05 crore. The arrests were part of "Operation Savera," with one of the accused, Shahzad alias Kallu, identified as a habitual offender with multiple prior cases.
Two policemen, including an outpost in-charge, were injured when villagers attacked a police team intervening in a clash between two groups in Muzaffarnagar's Joli village. A case has been registered against 20 people, and six have been arrested so far.
Two policemen, including an outpost in-charge, were injured when villagers attacked a police team intervening in a clash between two groups in Muzaffarnagar's Joli village. A case has been registered against 20 people, and six have been arrested so far.
Additional District and Sessions Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar of Muzaffarnagar has publicly questioned the administrative recall of 97 serious criminal cases from his court. His remarks, made in an acquittal order, highlight concerns about judicial independence and the legality of withdrawing "part-heard" cases without proper procedure, especially after he had delivered 23 death sentences.
A woman and her alleged lover have been booked in Meerut for the suspected murder of her husband, Talib. The family raised doubts after Talib's death, claiming the wife, Ilma, was seen collecting valuables and had an alleged affair. Police are preparing to exhume the body for a post-mortem as part of the ongoing investigation.
A 70-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by his neighbour's family in Kharad village, Muzaffarnagar, while selling vinegar. Police have registered a murder case against five accused who are currently absconding. The incident led to local protests, and security has been heightened in the village.
A 35-year-old man was allegedly poisoned to death by his wife in Muzaffarnagar following a family dispute. Police have arrested the wife, Puja, and registered a case against 12 members of her in-laws' family. The article also mentions a separate incident where a 25-year-old man was found dead, suspected of consuming poison due to harassment by his in-laws.
Additional District and Sessions Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar of Muzaffarnagar has declared he would prefer death over being a "coward judge," delivering his 23rd capital punishment in four months, this time in a dowry death case. He asserted he would not succumb to pressure from mafias and criminals, despite receiving threats and having numerous cases transferred from his court.
Three members of a family were killed in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, after a speeding tractor-trolley rammed their motorcycle. The driver fled the scene, and police are investigating the incident, which sparked local protests.
Three men in their 20s died after being hit by a speeding vehicle while riding a motorcycle on the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway near Muzaffarnagar.
A shocking incident in Amroha sees four law enforcement personnel, including Uttar Pradesh Police and CRPF members, arrested for the alleged gangrape of a woman, sparking outrage and calls for stringent action.
Twelve individuals have been arrested in Muzaffarnagar following a series of police encounters across the district, with ten of the accused sustaining bullet injuries during the exchanges.
An additional district and sessions judge in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced 22 individuals to death across 10 different cases within the last four months. These verdicts cover serious offences including murder, abduction, and highway robbery, highlighting the court's rigorous approach to severe crimes.
Two individuals have been arrested in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, for allegedly carrying out unlawful religious conversions, sparking an investigation and legal proceedings.
Two minor workers sustained severe burn injuries after a fire broke out at an illegal firecracker factory in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Police have registered a case and an investigation is underway.
A 26-year-old man and a minor girl, who had gone missing in Muzaffarnagar district, allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison in a hotel room in Saharanpur. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
A school van caught fire in Muzaffarnagar, India, resulting in serious burn injuries to five children and the driver. The incident occurred near Samaspur village, and a short circuit is suspected to be the cause.
A man and his two children were killed in Muzaffarnagar after their motorcycle was hit by a school bus. The man's wife is critically injured. Police have arrested the bus driver and seized the vehicle.
Three individuals have been arrested in Muzaffarnagar for allegedly attacking a police team and freeing an accused person from custody. The incident occurred when police attempted to arrest Vinod, wanted under the NDPS Act, leading to a violent confrontation with a mob.
A fast track court in Muzaffarnagar has sentenced three people to death and another to seven years' imprisonment for the abduction and murder of a lawyer in 2019.
A clash between two groups in a Muzaffarnagar village resulted in injuries to four people, including a woman, due to a long-standing dispute; police have arrested two and are searching for others involved after a video of the incident went viral.
Indian refiners are diverting 350,000 tonnes of sugar, originally slated for export, to the domestic market to ease a supply crunch and stabilise prices ahead of the festive season.
A 50-year-old woman and her son were killed in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, after their motorcycle was struck by a speeding tractor-trolley carrying sugarcane. The driver fled the scene, and police have launched a search.
The wife of slain Haryanvi singer and YouTuber Ankit Balyan on Friday threatened to self-immolate if the police fail to arrest her husband's killers within four days.
A 40-year-old woman was killed and four others were seriously injured in a hit-and-run incident in the Budhana area of Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh. Police are investigating the incident and searching for the unidentified vehicle and driver.
A 26-year-old woman in Muzaffarnagar allegedly committed suicide due to dowry harassment, prompting a police investigation and charges against her husband and in-laws.
Penguin Random House India has clarified that it is not the publisher of Sonia Gandhi's memoir, "Belonging: A Journey of Love," in India. This statement follows reports suggesting the publisher backed out due to Gandhi's refusal of editorial changes. The company maintains it was willing to publish but has a prerogative to fact-check authors. The book's India distribution remains uncertain, though an e-book version is available for pre-order from another publisher.
A 32-year-old man in Muzaffarnagar allegedly poisoned his wife and two young children before taking his own life, reportedly triggered by a dispute over an Eid gift.
Rakshit Tyagi, son of slain gangster Vikki Tyagi, and an associate were arrested in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, following a shootout with police. Illegal arms were seized from their possession.
Uttar Pradesh authorities have implemented extensive security and logistical measures for the annual Kanwar Yatra, which began on Thursday and concludes on August 11. These include AI-enabled surveillance, additional security personnel, medical camps, dedicated control rooms, and traffic diversions, all aimed at ensuring a "zero incidents and zero accidents" pilgrimage for lakhs of devotees.
Police in Muzaffarnagar have booked over 20 activists, including the youth wing president of Hindu Raksha Dal, for allegedly vandalising a non-vegetarian roadside eatery. The incident involved beating employees, damaging property, and burning a flex board, with threats related to the upcoming Kawad Yatra.
A speeding truck collided with a motorcycle on the Delhi-Dehradun National Highway in Muzaffarnagar, resulting in the deaths of three persons, including a woman and a child. Police have seized the truck and are searching for the driver who fled the scene, while also working to identify the victims.
