Ayodhya Swarms with 8 Lakh Devotees; UP Sees Encounter, Fire, and Fraud

• Ayodhya witnesses massive devotion with over 8 lakh pilgrims on New Year's Day; temple doors opened early.
• Hapur police injure and arrest Gaurav, a gangster with a 20,000 reward, in an encounter near Rampur Cut.
• Amethi car-bike collision leaves injured; CMO Dr. Anshuman Singh provides immediate assistance, sending them to hospital.
• Fire erupts at Farrukhabad's VIP Pizza Hut from an oven; fire brigade delayed, ICICI Bank on upper floor affected.
• Etah Cyber Crime Police arrest Kuldeep alias Kunal for rape via Jeevansathi app and 58 lakh job fraud.

Why It Matters: Uttar Pradesh buzzes with diverse events from spiritual fervor in Ayodhya to crime and accidents.