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Alleging that it was a pressure tactic by the woman, SSP Rajesh Kumar asserted that action will be taken against the woman for trying to attempt suicide. (Photo: ANI)

Gang-rape victim tries to immolate self at SSP Meerut office, complains 'inaction'

The woman alleged that no action was being taken on her complaint despite raising it at different levels.

25 Dec 2018 11:08 AM

As tension prevailed in the area, policemen from several police stations have been rushed along with senior officials to take control of the situation, police said. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Mob violence over cow slaughter in UP's Bulandshahr, cop among 2 killed

Inspector Subodh Kumar, who was posted at the Syana Police Station, died in the violence, he said, but did not elaborate.

03 Dec 2018 5:11 PM

A sub-inspector, accompanying a female lawyer friend to a restaurant, was thrashed by its owner Munish Kumar, who is also a BJP councillor, following altercation over delay in serving food. (Screengrab | ANI)

Watch: BJP councillor thrashes UP cop, attacks lawyer in restaurant

The brawl initiated when the cop-lawyer duo started quarrelling with the staffers at the restaurant over delay in serving meals.

20 Oct 2018 1:45 PM

An Indian Army soldier, part of the Signal Regiment, was arrested from Meerut in Uttar Pradesh in connection with the BrahMos spying case. (Photo: File)

Army man held in UP's Meerut in connection with BrahMos spying case

The soldier was picked up days after an engineer was arrested from BrahMos Aerospace Private Limited in Maharashtra.

17 Oct 2018 1:20 PM

Som, who has a Z-category security cover, is accused of inciting violence and riots in Muzaffarnagar in 2013. (Photo: File)

Unidentified men open fire, lob grenade on BJP MLA Sangeet Som's residence in Meerut

The miscreants arrived in a four-wheeler and opened indiscriminate firing on the residence minutes after the legislator had returned home.

27 Sep 2018 2:54 PM

'Departmental inquiry is underway. Their act in the video is also being investigated. Further action will be taken following findings of investigation,' the Meerut Superintendent of Police said. (Photo: Screengrab)

Asked to file rape case against male friend: Woman assaulted by UP cop recalls horror

The DGP UP called the incident an 'act of gross imprudence' and said 'irresponsible, insensitive behaviour by cops would not be tolerated'.

27 Sep 2018 12:59 PM

In the 29-second video, male police officers are seen asking the woman why she is in a relationship with a Muslim man when there are so many Hindu men around. (Photo: Screengrab)

On video, UP cops abuse, slap woman for ‘relationship’ with Muslim man

The four cops seen in video have been suspended and an investigation has been ordered in the case.

25 Sep 2018 7:57 PM

The lawyers said that the statue placed near the district court became 'dirty' after BJP state secretary Sunil Bansal garlanded it. (Photo: ANI)

Ambedkar statue 'purified' with milk, 'gangajal' after BJP leader garlanded it

A group of Dalit lawyers in Meerut 'purified' BR Ambedkar statue soon after it was garlanded by BJP state secretary.

11 Aug 2018 12:54 PM

Watch: UP cop showers roses on kanwariyas from chopper, social media sees red

While unimpressed social media users called the act 'waste of public money', the Uttar Pradesh police termed it as 'soft' PR.

09 Aug 2018 1:37 PM

While narrating her ordeal, the victim pointed out that the incident happened earlier this year. (Photo: ANI)

Woman accuses BJP worker, driver of rape in UP's Meerut

The victim alleged that after lodging complaint about rape, she was forcibly married to the driver, who left her after six months.

30 Jul 2018 8:41 AM

The incident took place on July 18 and an FIR has been filed against three men. (Representational Image)

Dalit youth thrashed by upper caste men, forced to abuse Ambedkar in UP

In the 30- second video, the 22-year-old victim can be seen pleading with folded hands as he is constantly being assaulted and abused.

24 Jul 2018 8:33 PM

Reflecting on the same, the Proctorial Board of the University said that it was an important move as the entry of unknown people was deteriorating the college's atmosphere. (Photo: ANI)

Chaudhary Charan Singh University in Meerut introduces scarf-ban to avoid trespassing

This is the first time such a decision has been taken by any university, which also led to a major backlash.

18 Jul 2018 12:06 PM

The father, in his letter, has appealed for security for his four young daughters. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

To protect daughters from being harassed, father of 4 writes to PM Modi, Yogi Adityanath

In the letter, the father states that his four daughters have stopped going to madrassa because of the never-ending harassment.

27 Jun 2018 3:16 PM

'I've demanded investigation in this matter and have also told the authorities to check the CCTV footage. The truth will automatically be out,' the accused, Bharti said. (Photo: ANI)

UP school warden dresses up as ghost at night to molest girls, probe on

The accused warden Poonam Bharti has denied the charges and demanded an investigation in the matter.

23 May 2018 12:55 PM

'A boy has been troubling me since many days. He slapped me too. After that he called my father and threatened him that he will throw acid on me,' the victim said. (Representational Image)

Class 9 student threatens to rape, throw acid on female classmate

According to the girl, the accused was troubling her since many days and no action was taken by the school administration against him.

20 Mar 2018 9:38 AM

The mahayagya will see the burning of nearly 500 quintals of mango tree wood during the Navratri. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

500 quintal mango wood to be burnt for UP's pollution curbing 'yagya'

The Shri Ayuchandi Mahayagya Samiti started a nine-day-long mahayagya on Sunday at the Bhainsali grounds in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut.

19 Mar 2018 7:11 PM

The incident came to light hours after Home Ministry issued a statement ordering states to to take strong action against such incidents. (Photo: ANI/PTI/Twitter)

Ambedkar statue vandalised in UP; 5th incident in 4 days across India

This comes right on the heels of a series of incidents where statues of various luminaries were destroyed across the nation.

07 Mar 2018 3:39 PM

The victims were rushed immediately to a nursing home in the vicinity for treatment, following which the police arrived at the spot. (Photo: ANI)

Two women boxers attacked with acid in UP's Meerut, one arrested

The victims were attacked by trio on bike when they were heading towards a stadium for boxing practice.

01 Mar 2018 11:57 AM

Sharma, a local BJP leader and formerly also an office bearer in the local party unit, barged into the office of Man Singh Chauhan, a senior police official in Meerut. (Screengrab)

Viral video: UP BJP leader threatens police for filing case against Hindus

The leader, Kapil Dutt Sharma, had been named in a case linked to a communal flare-up between Hindu and Muslim shopkeepers.

16 Jan 2018 8:17 PM

The Class 10 student won the second prize for her performance and was also given a cash prize of Rs 25,000. (Photo: ANI)

I dressed up as Krishna, recited Gita, they issued fatwa: UP 15-yr-old student

The Islamic seminary issued fatwa to Alia Khan on Jan 2 for reciting verses from the Bhagwad Gita at an event in her school recently.

04 Jan 2018 5:44 PM

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