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Hardened criminal killed in encounter with UP STF in Barabanki

Barabanki (UP), May 21 (UNI) A hardened criminal carrying a cash reward of Rs 1 lakh on his arrest and leader of the Pasi gang was killed in an encounter with the Special Task Force (STF) of Uttar Pradesh police on Wednesday, STF sources said here.
Sources said that on April 24 Shivdeen was shot dead by thieves when he resisted the theft in Dhannipurwa of Umari Begamganj village in Karnailganj area of Gonda. "One of the accused Sonu Pasi alias Bhurre who shot and killed the house owner Shivdin was killed in an encounter with the STF in Gonda on May 19," they said.
Sources swaid that the STF was still looking for Sonu's accomplice, Gyan Chandra Pasi. "On Wednesday the STF got information about the presence of criminals in the forest near Lohti Jai village near Chaukaghat, after which a trap was laid," they said.
Sources said that when the criminals started running away, while Gyan Chandra fell down after receiving bullet injury, his two other accomplices fled the spot. "Gyan Chandra was sent to Community Health Centre Ramnagar from where he was referred to the district hospital. He died on being brought to the district hospital," they said.
Sources said that the STF team recovered a 12 bore rifle and a dozen cartridges from the spot. "Gyan Chandra, who had a reward of Rs 1 lakh on his arrest, was active in the crime world for 30 years. He had about 70 cases, including that of murder, robbery, theft and ransom, against him," they said. UNI XC AB SSP

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Society must join govt in environmental protection: Yogi

22 May 2025 | 1:52 PM

Lucknow, May 22 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday emphasised on collective responsibility and participation for environmental protection and said that it is not only the responsibility of the government, but is the result of collective efforts of every section of the society.

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LUCKNOW, MAY 22 (UNI):- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visiting an exhibition after inaugurating the National Seminar-2025 on 'Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development' on the occasion of International Biodiversity Day, in Lucknow on Thursday. UNI PHOTO-30U

LUCKNOW, MAY 22 (UNI):- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visiting a stalls after inaugurating the National Seminar-2025 on 'Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development' on the occasion of International Biodiversity Day, in Lucknow on Thursday. UNI PHOTO-29U

NEW DELHI, MAY 22 (UNI):- Congress leader Praniti Shinde briefing newsmen at Congress Office, at 24 Akbar Road, in New Delhi on Thursday.UNI PHOTO-28U

NEW DELHI, MAY 22 (UNI):- Congress leader Praniti Shinde briefing newsmen at Congress Office, at 24 Akbar Road, in New Delhi on Thursday.UNI PHOTO-27U

NEW DELHI, MAY 22 (UNI):- Congress leader Praniti Shinde briefing newsmen at Congress Office, at 24 Akbar Road, in New Delhi on Thursday.UNI PHOTO-26U

NEW DELHI, MAY 22 (UNI):- Congress leader Praniti Shinde briefing newsmen at Congress Office, at 24 Akbar Road, in New Delhi on Thursday.UNI PHOTO-25U

NEW DELHI, MAY 22 (UNI):- Congress leader Praniti Shinde briefing newsmen at Congress Office, at 24 Akbar Road, in New Delhi on Thursday.UNI PHOTO-24U

BIKANER, MAY 22 (UNI):- Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public rally during the inauguration and foundation stone laying of various development projects, in Bikaner on Thursday. UNI PHOTO-23U

BIKANER, MAY 22 (UNI):- Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public rally during the inauguration and foundation stone laying of various development projects, in Bikaner on Thursday. UNI PHOTO-22U

SRINAGAR, MAY 22 (UNI):-Cherry the year’s first fruit crop in central kashmir Ganderbal district almost ready for harvesting.The cherry production continues it is the first cash crop for the growers in the Kashmir Valley.UNI PHOTO-21U

SRINAGAR, MAY 22 (UNI):-Cherry the year’s first fruit crop in central kashmir Ganderbal district almost ready for harvesting.The cherry production continues it is the first cash crop for the growers in the Kashmir Valley.UNI PHOTO-20U

SRINAGAR, MAY 22 (UNI):- Cherry the year’s first fruit crop in central kashmir Ganderbal district almost ready for harvesting.The cherry production continues it is the first cash crop for the growers in the Kashmir Valley.UNI PHOTO-19U

SRINAGAR, MAY 22 (UNI):-Cherry the year’s first fruit crop in central kashmir Ganderbal district almost ready for harvesting.The cherry production continues it is the first cash crop for the growers in the Kashmir Valley.UNI PHOTO-18U

SRINAGAR, MAY 22 (UNI):- Cherry the year’s first fruit crop in central kashmir Ganderbal district almost ready for harvesting.The cherry production continues it is the first cash crop for the growers in the Kashmir Valley.UNI PHOTO-17U

SRINAGAR, MAY 22 (UNI):-Cherry the year’s first fruit crop in central kashmir Ganderbal district almost ready for harvesting.The cherry production continues it is the first cash crop for the growers in the Kashmir Valley.UNI PHOTO-16U

SRINAGAR, MAY 22 (UNI):-Cherry the year’s first fruit crop in central kashmir Ganderbal district almost ready for harvesting.The cherry production continues it is the first cash crop for the growers in the Kashmir Valley.UNI PHOTO-15U

TOKYO, MAY 22 (UNI):-Members of the All-Party Parliamentary Delegation and BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi pays tribute at the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Edogawa, Tokyo, on Thursday. UNI PHOTO -9F