UP Police registers cases against 73 criminals in Meerut ahead of panchayat elections
Meerut(UP) (PTI): Ahead of panchayat elections, police have registered cases against 73 active and suspected criminals under the Gangsters Act, officials said.
According to police, 12 FIRs were lodged across various police stations after teams, acting on the directions of the senior superintendent of police, conducted verification drives, monitored criminal activities, and analysed the history of suspects.
During the investigation, police identified 73 individuals involved in serious offences such as murder, robbery, dacoity, cattle slaughter, theft, and firing.
Officials said on Saturday that the action aims to curb organised criminal activity and prevent any attempt to disrupt the election process.
Police added that strict measures will continue to ensure a fear-free and fair environment in the district during the panchayat elections, and any attempt to cause disorder will be met with stringent legal action.
Panchayat elections in the state are expected to be held next year.
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India moving towards becoming global economic powerhouse: Kovind
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Amritsar (PTI): Former president Ram Nath Kovind on Friday said that with digital transformation, economic reforms and a strong focus on the ease of doing business, India is moving towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.
He was speaking after inaugurating the 19th edition of the Punjab International Trade Expo (PITEX) in Amritsar.
The former president said that this 19th edition of PITEX is being organised at a time when India is recognised as one of the fastest-growing large economies in the world.
Speaking at the inaugural ceremony of the event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) the former president, while referring to Punjab, said the state is a living example of courage, sacrifice and enterprise.
"The spiritual light of Sri Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) inspires peace and humanity across the world. The heritage of Punjab is deep and inspiring," Kovind said, according to a statement issued by the PITEX.
The former president congratulated the PHDCCI for hosting the 19th edition of PITEX and suggested that the chamber should expand PITEX outside Punjab.
He proposed that a similar event should also be held in New Delhi.
