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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘We taught each other': In Hapur, father and son crack UP Police constable exam together
Age is just a number — something a father and son from Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, have proven as they both qualified for the Uttar Pradesh Police constable exam. Yashpal Singh Nagar (41) and his 21-year-old son Shekhar Nagar are now undergoing 10 months of training in Bareilly and Shahjahanpur, respectively, after being selected in the UP Police constabulary exams. They hail from the village of Udai Rampur Nagla in Hapur, 80 km from Delhi. The duo was among 60,000 candidates who received their appointment letters from Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Lucknow last month. According to Shekhar, after 10 months, they will be posted as constables in the same district where they underwent training. 'I am a proud son because my father qualified for the exam along with me. We prepared together — he helped me with general knowledge, and I helped him train for the running (physical test),' he told The Indian Express over the phone. He said his father's general knowledge is very good, while he is a state-level athlete. Shekhar said he has participated in several state and national-level athletic competitions. 'We didn't take up tuition or attend coaching classes. Instead, we read, discussed, and studied together. We used to go to the library, but we never revealed our relationship to anyone there,' he added. Shekhar said they also relied on online videos and YouTube channels to prepare for the exam. Shekhar is a graduate, while Yashpal is a retired Havildar from the Indian Army. He opted for retirement in 2019 after serving in the Army for 15 years, as his family needed him at home. At the time of his retirement, he was posted in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan. Shekhar's mother is a homemaker. He has two siblings — a younger sister who is pursuing her graduation, and a younger brother who is in Class 12. The duo live with their mother in their village while Shekhar and his father undergo training. 'My father's love for khaki never faded. He had prepared for the Sub-Inspector recruitment in the UP Police but missed qualifying by just two marks,' Shekhar said. In the UP Police, the age limit for recruitment to the constable rank is between 18 and 25 years. Yashpal was eligible under the ex-serviceman quota. To qualify for the exam, a candidate must pass written, physical, and medical examinations. 'Several members of my family serve in the paramilitary forces, as well as in the UP and Delhi Police. Our family is very happy — in fact, the residents of our village gathered to congratulate us when they heard that we had cleared the exam together,' Shekhar said. 'Though we have qualified as constables, we will continue preparing for the Sub-Inspector rank. Besides, I am still preparing for the NDA,' he added.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Tejashwi pays tribute to ‘Operation Sindoor' martyrs in Buxar
Buxar: Leader of opposition in the state assembly, Tejashwi Prasad Yadav , on Wednesday visited Narbatpur in Chausa to pay tributes to ' Operation Sindoor ' martyrs. Tejashwi met the bereaved families of Havildar Sunil Yadav and CRPF jawan Jaishankar Chaudhary—both residents of Chausa. He hailed their supreme sacrifices. Tejashwi said that while financial aid has been extended to martyrs' families, the state should do more to honour their legacy. "A memorial must be built in their names so that future generations understand the value of their sacrifice," he said. He said he has requested the Union home minister for memorials for martyred soldiers, but he was yet to receive a response. Yadav also met the family of late Arjun Yadav, district president of the RJD labour cell, who was recently shot dead by unidentified criminals near the Chausa thermal power plant on May 26. He offered condolences to families who lost loved ones in a recent lightning strike in Chausa. He alleged that RJD workers were being targetted in the state.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Army pays homage to Operation Sindoor braveheart
JAMMU: The Army paid tributes to a soldier who had sustained grievous injuries during Operation Sindoor , and died Friday night. In a post on X on Saturday, J&K-based White Knight Corps said the General Officer Commanding and other ranks saluted Havildar Sunil Kumar Singh, who was undergoing treatment at Command Hospital, for his supreme sacrifice. 'His unwavering courage, sense of duty, and sacrifice will forever remain etched in our hearts,' an Army spokesperson said.
Hindustan Times
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Kangra Agniveer dies in Kargil landslide
A 25-year-old Agniveer from Himachal's Kangra district died in a landslide while he was on duty in the Drass sector of Kargil, officials said on Wednesday. According to officials, Naveen Kumar, a resident of Halun village in Thural panchayat of Sulah assembly segment, was serving with the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles and lost his life in a landslide on May 20. The mortal remains of the deceased soldier are expected to reach his native village on Thursday, where his last rites will be conducted with full military honours, they said. Vandana Kumari, head of Thural panchayat, confirmed the incident and expressed her condolences. 'We were informed by a soldier from the area. The whole village stands with the grieving family,' she said. Naveen had joined the army two years ago through an open rally recruitment under the Agnipath father, Rajmal, also served the nation as a Havildar in the 13 JAK Rifles and passed away four years ago due to cancer. According to family, Naveen had spoken to his mother over the phone on the morning of May 19. He had last visited home in July 2024. Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed grief over the incident and prayed for strength to the bereaved family. Deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri also expressed grief over Kumar's demise. Agnihotri conveyed his condolences and prayed for peace to the departed soul. With PTI inputs
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
TMC holds statewide rallies to honour armed forces
1 2 Kolkata: Trinamool on Saturday brought out rallies across the state, from 3 to 5pm, to honour the bravery of the Indian armed forces in Operation Sindoor . CM Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday said that she had directed netas of the party to express gratitude to the armed forces on May 17 and May 18, and extend support towards the families of martyrs . On Saturday, people from all walks of life participated in the rallies holding posters hailing the forces and depicting images of Havildar Jhantu Ali Sheikh, who died in counter-operations on April 24, two days after the Pahalgam terrorist attack. At a rally in Kolkata, mayor and Bengal minister Firhad Hakim said: "Our first identity is that we are Indians. The armed forces gave a befitting reply to Pakistan after the terrorist attack. We salute our soldiers and honour officers like Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh. From Jhantu Ali Sheikh to all who sacrificed their lives... their blood will not be wasted. In the face of any attack, India will stand as one." Leading another rally, state minister Shashi Panja said, "We are patriotic Indians. We offer condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. They were our loved ones too. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 새로 나온 '실비보험' 최적가 비교가입! "月 보험료 낮추고, 보장은 든든하게"... 굿리치 보험대리점 (등록번호:제2006038313호) 가입하기 Undo We respect the armed forces." "We pay tribute to the bravehearts of Indian Army, Navy & Air Force, the silent sentinels of our sovereignty. We mourn the martyrs and stand with their families in shared grief," Trinamool wrote on X. In Murshidabad, the felicitation of security personnel by Shamsherganj MLA Amirul Islam in Dhuliyan drew a large crowd. In Nowda, TMC netas honoured retired armed forces personnel and families of martyrs by setting up plaques.
