News for 'Shahjahanpur'

Shahjahanpur Encounter: Two Chain Snatchers, Police Constable Injured In Firing

Shahjahanpur Encounter: Two Chain Snatchers, Police Constable Injured In Firing

Rediff.com5 days ago

Two alleged chain snatchers from Uttarakhand and a police constable were injured in an exchange of fire in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The suspects, wanted for a May 25 chain-snatching incident, were apprehended after a police chase and retaliatory firing, subsequently confessing to the crime.

Electrocution Kills Woman And Nephew In Shahjahanpur

Electrocution Kills Woman And Nephew In Shahjahanpur

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A woman and her nephew died of electrocution while drawing water from a hand pump outside their house in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, after a short circuit caused electric current to pass through the pump.

Shahjahanpur Police Arrest Stepfather, Father In Child Murder Case

Shahjahanpur Police Arrest Stepfather, Father In Child Murder Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

Police in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested a man and his father in connection with the alleged murder of the man's four-year-old stepdaughter. The child was reportedly beaten to death and her body secretly buried. The arrests followed a complaint by the child's mother, and the body is set to be exhumed for examination.

Three Die In Truck, Autorickshaw Crash In Shahjahanpur

Three Die In Truck, Autorickshaw Crash In Shahjahanpur

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Three people were killed and four others injured in a collision between a truck and an autorickshaw in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh. The accident occurred on Sunday afternoon, and the truck driver fled the scene. Police have seized the vehicle and are searching for the driver.

Shahjahanpur Disability Certificate Scam: 12 Employees Booked

Shahjahanpur Disability Certificate Scam: 12 Employees Booked

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Police in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against 12 employees for allegedly issuing fake disability certificates to 14 beneficiaries without proper medical examination. A separate case involves retired health employees siphoning funds through fraudulent medical claims.

Cow Slaughter Suspect Nabbed Following Shootout with Shahjahanpur Police

Cow Slaughter Suspect Nabbed Following Shootout with Shahjahanpur Police

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

An accused individual in a cow slaughter case was apprehended following an encounter with police in the Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred during a routine police check when the suspect attempted to flee and subsequently engaged in a shootout with law enforcement.

Sugarcane Research Supervisor Claims Abduction and Assault in Shahjahanpur

Sugarcane Research Supervisor Claims Abduction and Assault in Shahjahanpur

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

A supervisor at a sugarcane research institute in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has alleged that he was abducted and assaulted by a group of men due to a family dispute. Police have registered an FIR and are investigating the incident after a video surfaced on social media.

Shahjahanpur Officials Face Charges Over Disability Certificate Fraud

Shahjahanpur Officials Face Charges Over Disability Certificate Fraud

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Police in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have booked 12 district administration employees for allegedly issuing fraudulent disability certificates to 14 individuals without proper medical examinations. A separate case involves retired health department employees accused of siphoning funds through fake medical reimbursement claims.

Inquiry ordered after Anganwadi worker's death in Shahjahanpur amid work pressure allegations

Inquiry ordered after Anganwadi worker's death in Shahjahanpur amid work pressure allegations

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

An inquiry has been initiated into the death of an anganwadi worker in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, following allegations that work pressure related to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) contributed to her death. The investigation was ordered after a video surfaced on social media showing the deceased woman's daughter alleging harassment and undue pressure from officials.

Deadly car-bus collision in UP's Shahjahanpur claims 3 lives

Deadly car-bus collision in UP's Shahjahanpur claims 3 lives

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Three people were killed and two others critically injured in a head-on collision between a car and a bus in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, due to dense fog.

Outrage in UP's Shahjahanpur as statues of Kakori martyrs razed

Outrage in UP's Shahjahanpur as statues of Kakori martyrs razed

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

The demolition of statues honouring Kakori train action martyrs in Uttar Pradesh has ignited a political firestorm, prompting outrage and demands for accountability.

Man Allegedly Murders Ex-Wife in Shahjahanpur, Throws Acid on Friend

Man Allegedly Murders Ex-Wife in Shahjahanpur, Throws Acid on Friend

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

A man in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly murdered his ex-wife by slitting her throat and also threw acid on her friend. The incident occurred in the Azizganj area, and police have launched an investigation.

Bareilly Police Rescue Abducted Child After Encounter

Bareilly Police Rescue Abducted Child After Encounter

Rediff.com27 May 2026

A one-year-old boy, abducted from a temple complex in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, was rescued by police after an encounter. The accused, who planned to sell the child, sustained bullet injuries during the operation.

Couple Found Dead In UP Field Before Wedding

Couple Found Dead In UP Field Before Wedding

Rediff.com6 May 2026

A 19-year-old woman and a youth were found dead in a field in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur district on Wednesday, police said.

Eight Killed In Separate Road Accidents In Uttar Pradesh

Eight Killed In Separate Road Accidents In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Eight people were killed and one seriously injured in separate road accidents in the Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, police said.

Court Orders FIR Against UP Police For Tampering With Statement

Court Orders FIR Against UP Police For Tampering With Statement

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A court in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has ordered the registration of an FIR against police personnel for allegedly tampering with a young woman's statement to falsely implicate the accused in a case.

Youth Climbs Mobile Tower, Accuses Police Of Harassment

Youth Climbs Mobile Tower, Accuses Police Of Harassment

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A youth in Shahjahanpur climbed a mobile tower and threatened to jump, alleging police harassment following his brother's elopement. Police have booked a reporter for allegedly inducing the act and abetting suicide.

Nurse Allegedly Masterminded Bareilly Child Trafficking Ring

Nurse Allegedly Masterminded Bareilly Child Trafficking Ring

Rediff.com6 days ago

Police in Bareilly have uncovered a sophisticated child trafficking ring, allegedly kingpinned by a nurse, that targeted vulnerable women and arranged illegal sales of newborns. The racket was exposed after the abduction of a toddler, leading to multiple arrests and the identification of a wider network involving fake medical practitioners and links to private hospitals and IVF centres.

Remarks Against Dalit Wedding Procession Leads To Clash

Remarks Against Dalit Wedding Procession Leads To Clash

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Two individuals have been detained following a clash in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly triggered by disparaging remarks directed at a Dalit family's wedding procession.

Interstate Drug Syndicate Busted In Delhi, Three Arrested

Interstate Drug Syndicate Busted In Delhi, Three Arrested

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled a major interstate drug syndicate, arresting three traffickers and seizing 475 grams of heroin worth approximately Rs 80 lakh.

Inter-State Drug Syndicate Busted By Delhi Police

Inter-State Drug Syndicate Busted By Delhi Police

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an inter-state drug syndicate, arresting three individuals and seizing a significant quantity of heroin worth approximately Rs 25 lakh in the international market.

UP Government Fast-Tracks Relief For Farmers Hit By Bad Weather

UP Government Fast-Tracks Relief For Farmers Hit By Bad Weather

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government is accelerating compensation for farmers affected by recent adverse weather, including storms, fires, hailstorms, and excessive rainfall.

BJP MP Alleges Casteist Abuse Against Son; No Complaint Filed Yet

BJP MP Alleges Casteist Abuse Against Son; No Complaint Filed Yet

Rediff.com1 May 2026

A BJP MP from Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, has alleged that his son was subjected to casteist abuse and misbehaviour. The MP claims the incident occurred on April 27, but no formal complaint has been filed. Police have arrested the accused's brother in connection with a separate case.

UP Police Nab Thieves After Encounter, Recover Arms

UP Police Nab Thieves After Encounter, Recover Arms

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Three suspected members of an inter-state gang involved in theft were arrested following an encounter with police in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh. In a separate incident in Shahjahanpur, two alleged criminals sustained gunshot injuries during an exchange of fire with the police.

UP Woman And Daughter Thrashed In Property Dispute

UP Woman And Daughter Thrashed In Property Dispute

Rediff.com19 May 2026

A woman and her daughter were brutally attacked with sticks in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, over a property dispute. Police have arrested two individuals and are searching for the remaining suspects.

Police Investigate Casteist Abuse Allegations Against BJP MP's Son

Police Investigate Casteist Abuse Allegations Against BJP MP's Son

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Police in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have registered a case against Raghavendra Singh and others for allegedly making casteist remarks and issuing threats against the son of BJP MP Arun Kumar Sagar. The incident reportedly stemmed from a dispute over a parked vehicle.

How Delhi Police Busted Interstate Drug Syndicate

How Delhi Police Busted Interstate Drug Syndicate

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate narcotics syndicate, arresting nine individuals and seizing heroin and crude opium valued at approximately Rs 16 crore.

Modi inaugurates India's longest 6-lane highway connecting Meerut to Prayagraj

Modi inaugurates India's longest 6-lane highway connecting Meerut to Prayagraj

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 594-km-long Ganga Expressway, connecting Meerut to Prayagraj, aiming to boost connectivity, industrial investment, and economic growth in Uttar Pradesh.

UP Police Officers Injured in Attack During Arrest Attempt

UP Police Officers Injured in Attack During Arrest Attempt

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A police team in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, was attacked while attempting to arrest a local strongman, resulting in injuries to two officers.

Man Gets Life For Electrocution Murder Of Wife In UP

Man Gets Life For Electrocution Murder Of Wife In UP

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A local court in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the murder of his mentally challenged wife. The man repeatedly electrocuted her while she was tied to a cot in their home.

Congress Protests After Statues of Kakori Martyrs Demolished in India

Congress Protests After Statues of Kakori Martyrs Demolished in India

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Congress workers protested and performed a purification ritual after statues of Kakori incident martyrs were allegedly demolished and dumped in Shahjahanpur, India, sparking outrage and demands for an investigation.

Kakori Martyrs' Statues Demolished in UP, Sparking Political Fury

Kakori Martyrs' Statues Demolished in UP, Sparking Political Fury

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Statues of Kakori train action martyrs demolished in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, during road construction, triggering outrage and demands for action.

Police Personnel Assaulted In UP Wedding Payment Row

Police Personnel Assaulted In UP Wedding Payment Row

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Two police personnel were assaulted in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, after intervening in a payment dispute between a wedding band owner and the groom's family. Five people have been arrested following the incident.

Couple Die In Hit-And-Run, Baby Found Alive

Couple Die In Hit-And-Run, Baby Found Alive

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

A couple was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, while their three-month-old infant was found alive at the scene.

Controversy Erupts Over Reinstalled Statues of Kakori Martyrs in UP

Controversy Erupts Over Reinstalled Statues of Kakori Martyrs in UP

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

A controversy has erupted in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, regarding the reinstallation of statues of Kakori Action martyrs. Questions are being raised about whether the statues are new or repaired old ones after they were allegedly demolished. The incident has led to political accusations, protests, and police investigation.

UP Police Probe Delhi Assembly Security Breach Suspect's Mental State

UP Police Probe Delhi Assembly Security Breach Suspect's Mental State

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Uttar Pradesh Police are investigating the mental health of a man accused of breaching security at the Delhi Assembly after he drove an SUV onto the premises. The suspect's family claims he has mental health issues and is undergoing treatment.

Family of Man in Delhi Assembly Security Breach Cites Mental Health Concerns

Family of Man in Delhi Assembly Security Breach Cites Mental Health Concerns

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Uttar Pradesh Police questioned the family of Sarabjeet Singh, accused of breaching security at the Delhi Assembly. His family claims he suffers from mental health issues and was undergoing treatment.

Kakori Martyrs' Statues Demolished in UP, Sparking Protests

Kakori Martyrs' Statues Demolished in UP, Sparking Protests

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Statues of Kakori train action martyrs were allegedly demolished during road beautification work in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, leading to widespread protests and an FIR being filed against the responsible company.

Kakori Martyrs' Statues Demolished in UP, Sparking Political Fury

Kakori Martyrs' Statues Demolished in UP, Sparking Political Fury

Rediff.com24 Mar 2026

Statues of Kakori train action martyrs in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, were allegedly demolished during road beautification work, sparking outrage and demands for action against those responsible.

UP Statues of Freedom Fighters Reinstalled After Outrage

UP Statues of Freedom Fighters Reinstalled After Outrage

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

Statues of freedom fighters demolished in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, have been reinstalled within 24 hours following the Chief Minister's orders, prompting calls for a thorough investigation into the incident.