UP News Roundup: Bomb Threat on Rajdhani, Conversion Gang Arrest, Lucknow Accidents & University Clash

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News18•17-01-2026, 13:58
UP News Roundup: Bomb Threat on Rajdhani, Conversion Gang Arrest, Lucknow Accidents & University Clash
- •A bomb threat on the Rajdhani Superfast train from Delhi to Patna caused panic in Aligarh, with RPF, GRP, and dog squads on high alert at the railway station.
- •Eidul Islam, president of Bharat Pratikarth Seva Sangh in Nagpur and an associate of the Chhangur illegal conversion syndicate, was arrested by UP ATS and is being brought to Lucknow on transit remand.
- •A young man and woman, both Amazon employees, died in a road accident in Lucknow's Banthra area after their scooter was hit by a speeding Scorpio, whose driver fled the scene.
- •A clash erupted at Lucknow University between the Birsa Ambedkar Phule Student Organization and ABVP during a protest march in memory of Rohit Vemula, leading to police intervention and increased security.
- •A giant tiger was captured in Bahraich, adding to the diverse news from Uttar Pradesh.
Why It Matters: Uttar Pradesh sees a mix of major incidents including a bomb scare, arrests, fatal accidents, and student clashes.
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