Uttar Pradesh

Police have arrested Chandan Verma, the main accused in the murder of Dalit government teacher Sunil Bharti and his family in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh. The arrest occurred during a joint operation by the Special Task Force (STF) and local police, following Chandan's confession to his involvement in the crime. The tragic incident took place on Thursday when Sunil, his wife Poonam, and their two children were shot dead in the Shivratanganj area. Investigations revealed that the motive behind the murders was linked to an extramarital affair involving Poonam and Chandan. Sunil had recently discovered their relationship, leading to conflict. Former BJP district president Durgesh Tripathi visited Sunil's family, promising strict action against the culprits and support for the grieving relatives.

In a tragic incident on the Prayagraj-Varanasi highway in Mirzapur district, 10 people were killed and three others were injured when a speeding truck collided with a tractor trolley transporting laborers. The accident occurred around 1 AM as the laborers were returning home after work. All deceased were residents of nearby villages, while the injured are being treated at Banaras Hindu University hospital, with their conditions stable.

A serious accident occurred on the Delhi-Dehradun Highway when a truck collided with a CNG bus from the Bhainsali depot near Wahalna, resulting in injuries to 21 passengers. The collision caused a leak from the bus's CNG kit, leading to a traffic jam that lasted until late night. Emergency services responded promptly, and the injured were taken to Muzaffarnagar Medical College and District Hospital for treatment.

In a shocking incident in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, four members of a family, including two young children, were shot dead by unidentified assailants. The victims, identified as Sunil Kumar, a 35-year-old government school teacher, his wife Poonam, and their two daughters aged five and two, were attacked in their rented home in the Shivratanganj area. Initial investigations suggest a possible connection to a prior complaint made by Sunil against a man under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has condemned the incident and called for swift action against the perpetrators. The investigation is ongoing as authorities seek to uncover the motive behind this tragic crime.

In a crucial cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, 25 proposals were approved, including a ₹4,000 crore agricultural project covering 28 districts. The project aims to improve crop productivity and quality, with funding from the World Bank and the state government. Additionally, new purchase policies for maize, jowar, and millet were established, along with initiatives to support youth entrepreneurship through interest-free loans of ₹5 lakh for micro units. The cabinet also endorsed a higher education promotion policy to attract foreign institutions to invest in Uttar Pradesh.