Allahabad High Court Directs UP DGP to Appear

PRAYAGRAJ, India — The Allahabad High Court has directed the Uttar Pradesh DGP to appear personally at the next hearing and explain why police officials are allegedly reluctant to comply with court orders. The direction was issued by a bench headed by Justice Sameer Jain while hearing the bail plea of Pushpraj Singh alias Bablu in a murder case.

Barabanki Police Constable Viral Video Sparks Row

LUCKNOW, India — A video featuring a man in a Uttar Pradesh Police uniform allegedly threatening another person has sparked discussion over police conduct after being widely circulated on social media. Posts and media reports claim that the man is a constable posted in Barabanki district, but there is no independent or official confirmation in the supplied material establishing his identity or the video’s date and location.

Lucknow Bank Manager Murder Case: Police Probe

LUCKNOW, India — The investigation into the killing of ICICI Bank relationship manager Divya Mishra and the deaths of her husband Manas and his sister Sheeba is focusing on forensic evidence, the movement of Manas after the bank shooting and possible links to the supply of firearms. The probe is also examining the couple’s ongoing marital dispute and claims raised publicly by Divya’s elder sister and senior journalist Pragya Mishra.

Anu Kolis Suspension: Officer Breaks Silence

MEERUT, Uttar Pradesh — Suspended Uttar Pradesh Police sub-inspector Anu Kolis has broken her silence seven days after being suspended over a social media reel controversy. Appearing in a YouTube live session, the 2023-batch officer denied allegations surrounding her videos and said she had faced severe mental stress and public humiliation after the controversy spread online.

Meerut Farmer Leaders Custodial Violence Case

MEERUT — The alleged custodial violence involving National Kisan Mazdoor Sangathan-linked leaders Dr. Digvijay Bhati and Mohit Jatav has intensified after eyewitness statements and complaints brought fresh allegations about what happened on August 19. The two leaders had gone to the then SSP Avinash Pandey’s office in connection with an existing case and a recently opened history sheet against Jatav.

CM Yogi Acts Over UP School Videos, Tightens Entry Rules

LUCKNOW, India — Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to take legal action against people who create and circulate misleading videos of government primary and upper-primary schools by taking facts out of context or presenting them with malicious intent. At the same time, he has ordered district-level officials to visit schools themselves and verify the actual condition of basic facilities on the ground.