The Times of India

In Kushinagar, a father allegedly murdered his two daughters, aged 20 and 18, with the help of his minor sons in a suspected honour killing. The victims, who had previously eloped, were reportedly attacked with sticks after returning home. The father is absconding, while the sons are detained for questioning.

Uttar Pradesh's EOW has ramped up its efforts with 'Operation Shikanja,' leading to the arrest of three more individuals involved in the infamous 2018 Village Development Officer exam scandal. This operation exposes a web of deceit orchestrated by middlemen and corrupt officials who allegedly altered exam results for candidates lacking eligibility.

A nine-year-old girl was killed in a leopard attack in Bahraich district after the animal entered her house and dragged her away while she slept. Despite a frantic search by villagers, the child succumbed to severe injuries on the way to the hospital. Forest officials are installing a cage to capture the leopard and have intensified patrolling in the area.

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Sitapur police arrested three individuals for allegedly conducting religious conversion activities disguised as prayer meetings. Accused reportedly offered financial inducements to economically vulnerable villagers to convert to Christianity. Authorities recovered religious materials, including a Bible and cross, as part of the ongoing investigation.

Uttar Pradesh police constable recruitment exams concluded smoothly statewide on Monday, with over 7.23 lakh candidates appearing. Elaborate security and monitoring were in place to prevent malpractice. Authorities registered cases against individuals spreading false information and attempting unfair means, including two arrests for possessing mobile phones during the exam. Strict action is promised against any compromise to the recruitment process.

Hardoi police have booked three individuals, including a pastor, for alleged illegal religious conversion activities. Two have been arrested, with efforts ongoing for the third. The complaint details a prayer gathering aimed at persuading Hindus to convert to Christianity, with accusations of objectionable remarks against deities and threats to those who objected to recordings.

A 19-year-old woman was allegedly beaten to death by her father, two uncles, and an aunt in Uttar Pradesh after she returned home late. The family then attempted to disguise the murder as a snakebite and suicide before secretly cremating the body without informing the police. Four family members have been arrested following a complaint by the victim's mother.

An auto-rickshaw driver accused of a brutal assault and attempted strangulation of a woman was apprehended after a police encounter in Gomti Nagar. Sunny Kashyap, injured in the leg during the operation, allegedly fired at officers attempting his arrest. He faces charges including abduction, POCSO, and rape from a previous case.