Hardoi, March 22 (IANS) A man accused of stealing oil from electrical transformers was arrested following an encounter with the police in Hardoi district of Uttar Pradesh, officials said on Sunday.Taking action against a rise in theft cases in the district, a joint team of personnel from Pali and Pachdevara police stations apprehended the accused after a brief exchange of fire. The suspect, who sustained injuries during the encounter, has been admitted to a hospital for treatment.Police said pre…
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New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Streets in various parts of the country, on Saturday, witnessed increased police deployment as the country celebrates the Eid-ul-Fitr festival along with the ongoing nine-day Chaitra Navratri festival.Eid-ul-Fitr, which signifies the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, is being observed by Muslims across the globe including India, with prayers, feasts, and gatherings on Saturday. In a gesture of communal harmony and brotherhood, members of the Hindu community in J…
Hardoi (Uttar Pradesh), March 10 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, Uttar Pradesh’s Shahabad Police and the Special Task Force (STF) have apprehended a man with a Rs 50,000 reward on his head, who had been evading arrest for nearly 13 years. The accused faces multiple serious charges, including attempted murder.The operation, conducted under the supervision of the Superintendent of Police, Hardoi, succeeded on Tuesday following actionable intelligence. Acting on a tip-off, the joint team located an…
Hardoi (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 17 (IANS) A shocking case highlighting the breakdown of family ties has come to light in Hardoi district of Uttar Pradesh, where a son-in-law allegedly beat his father-in-law to death with a hockey stick over a dispute. The deceased man’s elderly sister was also injured in the attack. The incident took place in the Pachdevra police station area when the victim was returning home after visiting a temple.According to police, Ashok Babu, also known as Pinne, a resident o…