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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- New Indian Express
Home guard continues to serve in UP's Azamgarh for over 20 years despite 10 criminal cases against him
LUCKNOW: A case of sheer administrative lapse came to light when a home guard, posted at Mubarakpur police station in Azamgarh, was found to be continuing on duty despite being implicated in as many as ten criminal cases between 2005 and 2025. The tainted home guard Nirankar Ram, according to police records, joined the home guards department in 2001. At present, he is under suspension following a fresh case of theft being lodged against him two months ago. His earlier 'criminal attributes' came to light when the fresh case of theft was lodged against him. While the training certificate, issued by then commandant Ali Ahmad at the District Training Centre in Azamgarh in 2001, rated his character and conduct as 'good', soon after his induction into the service, Nirankar Ram's name began surfacing in connection with criminal incidents. The first case against him was registered under the NDPS Act case at Mubarakpur police station, Azamgarh, in 2005. This made the home guard embark upon a journey into the world of crime spanning 16 years across three districts, including Azamgarh, Mau, and Deoria, all in eastern UP. Of the total 10 criminal cases lodged against Nirankar Ram, six are registered at Mubarakpur police station in Azamgarh itself, despite the accused serving at the same location. One case was registered at GRP Mau and another at GRP Bhatni. Two other cases were registered at Sidhari in Azamgarh.
New Indian Express
3 days ago
- New Indian Express
Home guard continues to be in service for over 20 years despite 10 criminal cases against him
LUCKNOW: A case of sheer administrative lapse came to light when a home guard, posted at Mubarakpur police station in Azamgarh, was found to be continuing on duty despite being implicated in as many as ten criminal cases between 2005 and 2025. The tainted home guard Nirankar Ram, according to police records, joined the home guards department in 2001. At present, he is under suspension following a fresh case of theft being lodged against him two months ago. His earlier 'criminal attributes' came to light when the fresh case of theft was lodged against him. While the training certificate, issued by then commandant Ali Ahmad at the District Training Centre in Azamgarh in 2001, rated his character and conduct as 'good', soon after his induction into the service, Nirankar Ram's name began surfacing in connection with criminal incidents. The first case against him was registered under the NDPS Act case at Mubarakpur police station, Azamgarh, in 2005. This made the home guard embark upon a journey into the world of crime spanning 16 years across three districts, including Azamgarh, Mau, and Deoria, all in eastern UP. Of the total 10 criminal cases lodged against Nirankar Ram, six are registered at Mubarakpur police station in Azamgarh itself, despite the accused serving at the same location. One case was registered at GRP Mau and another at GRP Bhatni. Two other cases were registered at Sidhari in Azamgarh.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Home guard found to be booked in 6 cases at police station where he served for 22 years
VARANASI A home guard posted at Mubarakpur police station in Azamgarh for over two decades has been found facing eight serious criminal cases, including charges under the NDPS Act, Pocso Act, rape and theft, police said on Tuesday. In 2003, the first case was registered against him under the NDPS Act for allegedly possessing a large quantity of diazepam tablets and 'intoxicated laddoos'. (Pic for representation) Nirankar Ram, a native of Azamgarh's Damodarpur village, was appointed to the home guards department in 2001 and allegedly embarked on a crime spree soon after. He was found to have been booked in six cases at the very police station where he had been serving for the past 22 years, an officer said. According to the police, six cases related to alleged smuggling of marijuana were registered against Nirankar Ram. In 2003, the first case was registered against him under the NDPS Act for allegedly possessing a large quantity of diazepam tablets and 'intoxicated laddoos'. Between 2003 and 2017, he was booked in eight cases, including theft and sexual assault. Since his suspension a month ago, Nirankar Ram is not engaged in any kind of duty, the police clarified, after a section of social media reported that he was on the job. 'There's a news from a social media platform in which it has been said that home guard Nirankar Ram, a resident of Damodarpur in Azamgarh, is posted at Mubarakpur police station and is doing duty there,' said SP (city) Madhuban Singh. 'Many cases are registered against him. Earlier, information was received about this home guard's activities, after which a detailed report was sent by the Mubarakpur police station to the home guard commandant. Based on that, the commandant suspended the home guard. For the last one month, Nirankar Ram is not on any kind of duty. Further action is being taken against him,' he added. Inputs from PTI
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Home guard for 24 yrs has cases of rape, theft, Gangsters Act against him
Varanasi: A case of gangster serving at a police station as a home guard for 24 years came to light in Azamgarh district after a message gone viral highlighted that Nirankar Ram, with many criminal cases, including of theft and rape and booked under Gangsters Act, was deployed at Mubarakpur police station. Azamgarh ASP (City) Madhuban Kumar Singh said on Tuesday, "Police was alerted through social media that several cases of crime were registered against home guard Nirankar Ram, deployed at Mubarakpur police station and taking serious note of it, a report was sent to the commandant of home guards, after which he was suspended. He has not been on duty for the past one month and further action is being taken in this regard. " After allegations levelled against him on social media, police checked records of Nirankar Ram and it came to light that eight criminal cases of theft, rape and cases under sections of the NDPS Act and POCSO Act were lodged against him. He was also booked under Gangsters Act. Six of these cases are registered at the same police station where he had been serving for 24 years. Since the first case was registered in 2003, serious allegations continued against Nirankar Ram until 2017. Despite this, he continued working and advocating for his cases. Police were investigating how many cases he had been acquitted in and in which cases trials were continuing. Before him, Nakdu Yadav, also booked under Gangster Act twice, was found serving at police station in Azamgarh for 35 years. Nakdu Yadav was exposed by his nephew, Nandlal Yadav, after he landed in jail in 2024 in a case of altercation with neighbours. When police started investigating Nakdu Yadav's criminal history after lodging a case by Azamgarh's Rani ki Sarai police on Dec 9, 2024, under sections 319 (cheating by impersonation) and 318 of BNS, the allegations proved true. Nakdu Yadav, resident of Chakwara in the Rani Ki Sarai police station area, was charged with murder and concealing evidence in 1984. Nakdu had shot and killed Munna Yadav in Jahanaganj area over rivalry in 1984. In 1987, Yadav was charged with robbery. He was booked under Gangster Act twice between 1984 and 1989. Educated up to the fourth grade, Yadav obtained fake certificate of passing eighth grade and secured a home guard job in 1989 by changing his name to Nandlal Yadav, son of Lokai Yadav. After this, he served as home guard in Mehnagar since 1990. In 1992, the then station officer of Rani ki Sarai police station and the local intelligence unit had signed his character certificate and came under scrutiny too. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
News18
4 days ago
- News18
Home guard in Azamgarh found to be history-sheeter with rape, theft charges
Azamgarh, Aug 12 (PTI) A home guard posted at Mubarakpur Police Station here for over two decades has been found facing eight serious criminal cases, including charges under the NDPS Act, POCSO Act, rape and theft, police said on Tuesday. Nirankar Ram, a native of Damodarpur village, was appointed to the Home Guards department in 2001 and allegedly embarked on a crime spree soon after. He was found to have been booked in six cases at the very police station where he had been serving for the past 24 years, an officer said. 'Information about the home guard's criminal background had already been received. A report was sent to the Home Guard Commandant, who has suspended him. He has not been on duty for the past month, and action is being taken," ASP City Madhuwan Kumar Singh told PTI. Police records show that Nirankar Ram's first case was lodged in 2003 under the NDPS Act at the Bhatni GRP Police Station. Between 2003 and 2017, he was booked in eight cases, including theft and sexual assault. He had once been suspended and faced dismissal, but was reinstated in October 2021 following a high court order, the officer said. This is not the sole such incident to have come to light in the state. Home Guard Nand Lal Yadav, posted at Mehnagar Police Station, served for 35 years even after being branded a gangster. PTI COR ABN VN VN view comments First Published: August 12, 2025, 19:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
