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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Storm victims' families get Rs 4 lakh aid in Ghaziabad, Noida payout today
Ghaziabad/Noida: Social welfare minister Asim Arun met the families of the two persons who died in the in the May 21 storm and handed over Rs 4 lakh compensation on Saturday. Mujammil (40), who was driving back home after finishing work in Sahibabad, was crushed under a tree that got uprooted during the squall in Madhuban Bapudham. Bhanu Devi (38) died after the boundary wall of a private school in Khoda Colony collapsed onto her shanty. Five members of her family were also injured in the incident. After meeting the families, the minister said officials have been directed to ensure dependents are given benefits as per public welfare schemes. "UP has assured of govt support beyond immediate compensation," he said. In addition to the Rs 4 lakh ex-gratia, the administration has submitted an application for a widow pension of Rs 1,000 per month for Mujammil's wife, Amir Jahan, and Rs 5,000 per month under the Bal Seva Yojana—Rs 2,500 each for the couple's two children. Applications were also submitted under the Kanya Sumangala Yojana for educational support and for a one-time grant of Rs 30,000 under the Family Benefit Scheme. Bhanu Devi's husband, Ravindra Bind, said their two children were enrolled for monthly assistance of Rs 5,000 under the Bal Seva Yojana. The minister visited a local clinic in Khoda to check on two injured individuals who were also injured in the adjacent house—Santosh and Ganesh—and directed the health department to ensure they face no hurdles in treatment. A third woman, Shameem (35), had died in Ghaziabad after she slipped into a drain and sustained head injuries while returning home during the storm. Police officials had told TOI that the woman's leg got stuck in a drain, causing her to fall. District administration officials said it was not identified as a death caused by the storm. Meanwhile, the minister in-charge of GB Nagar, Brijesh Singh, will hand over the compensation to the families of the three persons killed in Noida on Sunday. Fifty-year-old Sunita and her two-year-old grandson Advik had died when a large tin sheet, torn loose by strong winds from the roof of their 21-storey tower in Greater Noida's Migsun Ultimo, fell on them as they rushed toward the building's lobby from the play area. In another incident, Ramakrishna, a 45-year-old laboratory technician at DAV Inter College, died when a tree fell on him during an evening walk in NTPC township. He was found pinned under the tree by workers clearing debris after the storm and was rushed to NTPC Hospital, where he was declared dead on arrival. "Rs 4 lakh each will be given to the families of the three deceased in Noida. Minister in-charge Brijesh Singh will personally hand over the compensation award on Sunday," said ADM Atul Kumar. At least 49 people died across Uttar Pradesh due to various rain and storm-related incidents between 8 pm on May 21 to 4 pm on May 22, according to a report of the Integrated Disaster Control Centre, Relief Commissioner's Office, Lucknow.
News18
24-05-2025
- News18
'Visited Pakistan Before Pahalgam Attack': Brother Of Delhi Man Held On Espionage Charge
Last Updated: Mohammad Harun, a scrap dealer from Delhi, was arrested by the UP ATS for allegedly collaborating with a Pakistani High Commission official to share sensitive information. Mohammad Harun, arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad from Seelampur in Delhi on charges of espionage, last visited Pakistan before the Pahalgam terror attack, his family said. His brother also said Harun had a second wife there. Speaking to reporters, Harun's brother Sahid said some people in plain clothes visited Harun's house and inquired about him, saying that were looking for people who had returned from Pakistan in the recent past. Sahid also said that Harun had visited Pakistan on April 5 last and had returned on April 25. 'Two people came to Harun's house in civilian uniform, but he wasn't home. They met me and said that they were from the passport office, and those who came from Pakistan are being called back, made to sign, and then sent back after questioning," Sahid said. 'Then Harun went with them, and when he didn't return, we called him, his phone rang several times, and then it was switched off. When we went to the police station, they said they didn't know anything and sent him to Noida. Then he was presented at the Lucknow in court. By the time we arrived, it was too late, and we couldn't meet him," he was quoted by news agency ANI as saying. Sahid further said Harun used to go to Pakistan as he had been married there. 'He went to Pakistan last time on April 5 and returned on the 25th. During Covid, Harun used to help people in the locality," he added. Speaking on his son's arrest, Rukaiya Begum, mother of Harun, said, 'I have been living here since I was 12 years old. Harun never said anything to suggest there was something going on. I wasn't there when they took him away. He got married a second time in Pakistan, which is why he used to go there once a year." She also named one Mujammil and alleged he trapped his son. 'He (Harun) must have gotten to know Mujammil through visa-related work. That man has trapped my son. If this has been going on for three months, then why didn't you stop him from crossing the border? You could have caught him if he were doing something wrong," she said. Harun's wife, Shabana, confirmed her husband's second marriage in Pakistan and claimed Harun was innocent. 'My husband is innocent. He had a second marriage in Pakistan and used to go there to meet her. He also worked on visa-related matters, and the visa always came after a full inquiry. He hasn't done anything wrong, he is a heart patient. I want to meet him once; they arrested him and didn't even allow us to meet him," she said. Forty-five-year-old Harun worked as a scrap dealer and was suspected of being involved in anti-national activities. He was arrested by the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad from Seelampur in Delhi on Thursday. Harun was also suspected to be having contacts with Pakistani operatives, including officials connected to the Pakistani government and military. According to PTI, Harun was reportedly collaborating with Muzammal Hussain, an employee in the Pakistan High Commission in Delhi, to illegally secure Pakistani visas in exchange for money, while also allegedly transmitting sensitive information deemed harmful to India's national interest. 'Haroon was reportedly in regular contact with Muzammal Hussain. Investigation suggests that Haroon's familial connections in Pakistan facilitated their initial interaction during his visits to the country and the high commission," the report quoted an official statement. Harun allegedly worked with Hussain to collect money from multiple individuals under the pretence of arranging Pakistani visas. These funds were then deposited into various bank accounts, the statement read. In return, Harun reportedly received a commission and delivered cash to specified individuals or locations on Hussain's behalf. Despite knowing Hussain's diplomatic status and Pakistani nationality, Harun 'continued to share crucial information concerning India's internal security", the ATS revealed, adding that the information was allegedly used by Hussain in his efforts to 'destabilise" India. Following the revelations, the Government of India declared Hussain persona non grata and ordered his expulsion from the country. In a parallel operation at Adampur in Varanasi, the ATS on Thursday a rrested another suspect identified as Tufail, son of Maqsood Alam, a resident of Jaitpura. According to the ATS, Tufail was suspected of attempting to undermine India's sovereignty and unity by joining 'anti-national" WhatsApp groups and forming a subversive organisation allegedly backed by Pakistani entities. He is also accused of sharing sensitive information with Pakistani contacts. 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Time of India
22-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
3 die in Ghaziabad as squall brings down walls and trees
Ghaziabad: Three people died and six were injured in accidents during the brief but intense storm that saw winds gusting up to 70kmph sweep through the city on Wednesday night. Police said a 40-year-old Mujammil, who was driving back home after finishing work in Sahibabad, was crushed under a tree that got uprooted during the squall in Madhuban Bapudham around 8.30pm. Ghaziabad DCP Dhawal Jaiswal said a passerby alerted cops about the accident. "Mujammil, a resident of Rasulpur Dasna, worked for a private company. He was returning home when the incident took place. He wore a helmet but sustained severe injuries to his chest," a senior police officer said on Thursday. The second incident was reported from Khoda Colony, where the boundary wall of a private school collapsed onto two shanties adjacent to it around 9pm. A 38-year-old woman died and five of her family were injured. ACP (Indirapuram) Abhishek Srivastava said labourers and their families lived in shanties next to BMR Adarsh Public School. The boundary wall of the school's second-floor terrace caved in during the sudden spate of rain. "Immediately, a police team reached the spot and took the injured to a nearby hospital. Panu Devi succumbed to her injuries. Her husband Ravindra (41), a native of Bihar, received injuries along with their son, Bablu (8). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Trade Bitcoin & Ethereum – No Wallet Needed! IC Markets Start Now Undo In the second jhuggi, Sarifa was present with her two sons, Santosh (12) and Ganesh (8). Sarifa and Panu were relatives," Srivastava said. The ACP said that initial investigation indicates that the school's wall was built recently. "We are investigating how the incident occurred. No complaint has been made till now," the ACP said. Ravindra told TOI that Pani was making dinner for her family, and he was sitting with his son when the tin shed of his house collapsed. "A neighbour pulled us out of the debris, and I learnt that the school wall collapsed on the house… After I gained consciousness, I asked about my family and learnt that my wife had died while my son's treatment was underway," he said. Those injured are admitted to a private hospital in the city. Sarifa has severe injuries, and the others are stable, police said. Police in Masuri were pressed into action after a resident, who was returning home from a nearby vegetable market, slipped into a drain and sustained fatal head injuries. ACP (Masuri) Lipi Nagayach said the woman (50) was walking back home when the storm struck. "Muzammil's leg got stuck into a drain and she fell. She succumbed to her injuries at a hospital late on Wednesday night. Her family refused to get a post-mortem examination and did not file any complaint," the ACP said. A fourth incident was reported in Nandgram, where a hoarding at the GDA intersection was torn up and toppled onto the road, trapping a motorcyclist and critically injuring him. A police officer said that Suraj, who was crossing the intersection on his bike, has severe injuries to his spine. ACP (Nandgram) Poonam Mishra said the 24-year-old biker belongs to Ghukna. He is admitted to a private hospital and his condition is critical.
