UP Shivers: Severe Cold, Dense Fog Grip 40 Districts; Crime Spree Continues

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News18•20-12-2025, 15:50
UP Shivers: Severe Cold, Dense Fog Grip 40 Districts; Crime Spree Continues
- •Uttar Pradesh is gripped by severe cold and dense fog, with an orange alert issued for 40 districts as temperatures plummet to 7 degrees Celsius.
- •Major crime reports include a 74 kg cannabis bust in Kanpur, a daylight firing in Ghaziabad, a throat-slit murder in Ayodhya, and illegal plotting on Ateeq Ahmed's confiscated land.
- •YouTuber Anurag Dwivedi's illegal online betting network was exposed by ED, leading to the seizure of luxury cars worth over 10 crore rupees.
- •Noida's air quality has turned 'hazardous' with the AQI crossing 400, exacerbating breathing difficulties amidst winter fog.
- •Authorities implement new speed control measures on Yamuna Expressway; schools in Agra, Bareilly, and Hardoi adjust timings or close due to extreme cold.
Why It Matters: UP battles extreme cold, hazardous air, and a surge in crime, prompting alerts and safety measures.
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