Friday, May 23 2025 | Time 07:38 Hrs(IST)
States » North


UP: Two sentenced to life imprisonment for double murder

Firozabad (UP), May 21 (UNI) Two persons were sentenced to life imprisonment along with a fine of Rs 2,10,500 by a special court on Wednesday here in connection with the murder of two youths in Fariha area of Firozabad district here in Uttar Pradesh over 11 years back, prosecution sources said here.
The sources said the incident took place on October 3, 2013 in Kodar village under Fariha police station, when the villagers mistook two youths Nane Khan and Surendra as cattle thieves and thrashed them. "Both the youths died due to the beating. Later, the bodies were thrown in the drain, which were recovered by the police," they said.
Sub-inspector Kanhaiya Singh registered a case in the matter. "After investigation, the police filed a chargen sheet against village head Jitendra Pratap alias JP, Prempal, Ravindra, Bhupendra and Girendra.
The trial was held in the court of Additional District and Sessions Judge (SC-ST Act) Navneet Giri. "Jitendra Pratap, Prempal and Bhupendra died during the course of trial," they said.
Based on the testimony of witnesses and evidence, the court held Ravindra and Girendra guilty and sentenced both of them to life imprisonment. "The court also imposed a fine of Rs 2,10,500 on them," they said. UNI XC AB SSP
More News

HP HC directs suspended JBT teachers to appear before competent authority

23 May 2025 | 2:41 AM

Shimla, May 22 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the suspended primary teachers, who are protesting the merger of the Directorate of Elementary Education with the Directorate of Higher Education, to appear before the competent authority regarding their suspension. The matter would now be heard again on May 28.

see more..

HC summons ACS RD Nazim for Delay in Consumer Commission appointments

23 May 2025 | 2:07 AM

Shimla, May 22 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued a contempt notice to Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) R.D. Nazim and summons him for failing to appoint the Chairperson and members of the State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (SCDRC) and District Consumer Commissions, despite repeated court directives.

see more..

Rain, thunderstorm and windstorm disrupt normal life in Himachal Pradesh

23 May 2025 | 2:02 AM

Shimla, May 22 (UNI) Normal life was disrupted in many parts of Himachal Pradesh due to widespread thunderstorm activity, gusty winds, and moderate rainfall, as per the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) bulletin on Thursday.

see more..

J&K: DGP visits Kishtwar encounter site

23 May 2025 | 1:48 AM

Jammu, May 22 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police, Nalin Prabhat, on Thursday evening visited the Singhpora-Chatroo area of District Kishtwar, where a major anti-terrorist operation is currently underway.

see more..

Class 10 student ends life after argument with teacher

23 May 2025 | 12:32 AM

Nahan, May 22 (UNI) A case of suicide by a Class 10 student has come to light in Salani Katola Panchayat under Nahan Assembly constituency of Himachal Pradesh.

see more..