Kesari Verma Death Case: Basti Police Probe

BASTI, India — The Kesari Verma death case has brought renewed attention to the way medical emergencies and leave applications are handled within the police administration. Verma, a 2018-batch woman constable posted at Lalganj police station in Basti, died on August 29 after suffering a serious head injury in a motorcycle accident on August 22 in Pratapgarh.

₹2.5 Crore Valuables Stolen From Retired Officer’s Budhana Home

Muzaffarnagar, India — A burglary at the home of retired police officer Deshpal Chaudhary in Uttar Pradesh’s Muzaffarnagar district has raised questions about residential security and night-time surveillance after valuables estimated by the family at around ₹2.5 crore were stolen. The house is located in a residential area immediately behind the Budhana tehsil complex and about 20 metres from the official residences of the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) and Circle Officer (CO).

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.

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.