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Arun Singh

Arun Singh

Arun Singh covers crime, traffic, court and the transport department for Hindustan Times in Noida. He has a strong interest in developing in-depth stories that engage readers. Previously, he covered crime, traffic, infrastructure and soft beats for The Times of India in Bhopal for nearly five years. His reports are known for including details often missed by other publications.

Articles by Arun Singh

Noida: Nigerian accused in drugs case dies in Luksar jail

After six months of imprisonment, the deceased was diagnosed with kidney disease during a routine medical check-up in jail. Since then, he had been receiving treatment and used to visit AIIMS Delhi for dialysis. (Representational image)

Updated on Apr 7, 2026 24:34 IST

Noida police launch 3-day special drive to improve security

Noida, India - August 09, 2020: A view of the city skyline and highrise buildings in Noida, India, on Sunday, August 09, 2020. The Noida authority in its inspection has found that high rises are not treating their sewage and dumping it into drains in violation of norms and leading to pollution to Yamuna river. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times) **To go with Vinod Rajput's story** (HT Archive)

Updated on Apr 5, 2026 23:28 IST

Four arrested in Noida for blackmailing on dating app

“During the investigation it came to light that the suspects booked the PG to extort money from the victim. They all reside in Delhi,” the SHO said. (Representational image)

Updated on Apr 3, 2026 24:46 IST

Greater Noida: 2 duped of ₹1.57cr in cyber fraud

In another incident, cybercriminals hacked the email of a 47-year-old man from Greater Noida and siphoned off <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>59 lakh in overdraft money using his account credentials, said police. (Representational image)

Updated on Apr 3, 2026 24:44 IST

Noida Sector 78: Security guard held for sexually harassing a woman inside lift

A police officer, part of the investigation, requesting anonymity, said, “As she entered the elevator, the guard, who was deployed at her tower, allegedly sexually harassed her while both were travelling towards her floor. The man also said to her ‘you are like my daughter’.” (Representational image)

Updated on Apr 2, 2026 02:26 IST

Woman jumps from moving auto in Noida, two held

In the FIR, accessed by HT, the woman said, “I felt suspicious after the auto driver started driving rashly. Due to the additional passenger, I jumped out of the moving auto-rickshaw barely 300 metres ahead of the starting point. Subsequently, I dialled the women’s helpline number 1090 to report the incident.” (Representational image)

Updated on Apr 2, 2026 02:20 IST

U.P. transport department mandates online verification of school vehicles

Nand Kumar, assistant regional transport officer (ARTO), Gautam Budh Nagar, said that the portal to upload the documents will go live from Wednesday (April 1), and the deadline is April 15. (HT Archive)

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 21:48 IST

Noida couple assaulted after asking for dog to be put on a leash

Police said a case was registered and two of the accused have been arrested. (HT Archive)

Updated on Mar 31, 2026 21:42 IST

3 held for killing 24-yr-old man in Knowledge Park

3 held for killing 24-yr-old man in Knowledge Park

Updated on Mar 30, 2026 23:40 IST

Greater Noida: Woman falls on ground while deboarding broken-down bus, dies

Police identified the deceased as Pushpa Sharma, a resident of Harsh Vihar in Delhi. (Representative photo)

Updated on Mar 30, 2026 24:20 IST

Jewar airport inauguration: Police issue traffic advisory for Noida

A vehicle parking for Jewar International Airport inauguration on March 28. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 27, 2026 24:02 IST

17 GB Nagar schools get ‘hoax’ bomb threat

In Central Noida, three schools received bomb threats, and nothing suspicious was found there as well. (HT Archive)

Updated on Mar 24, 2026 22:46 IST

11-yr-old girl dies after tractor trolley hits her in Greater Noida

“The girl was on the right side of the turn when the driver lost control of the tractor trolley and crushed her before crashing into a small drain. The turn, where the accident took place, is narrow,” said an officer. (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 23, 2026 23:34 IST

Man dies, woman injured as auto-rickshaw overturns over in Noida

Police said that, after they received information about the incident, they rushed the two victims to a nearby hospital. “Sarkar, who sustained severe injuries, was declared brought dead at the hospital, while the woman is undergoing treatment,” said SHO Singh. (Representational image)

Updated on Mar 22, 2026 23:26 IST

Two more arrested, minor detained for espionage linked to Pakistan-based number

The DCP said, “During the investigation, Naushad revealed that he was adding people dealing with financial crisis for espionage through social media platforms. Similarly, Meera, who was earlier booked by Delhi Police for smuggling firearms, was adding women into the crime.” (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 22, 2026 23:24 IST

Three held over selling newborn for ₹2.6L in Greater Noida

“Around five days ago, a woman gave birth to a child at her hospital. Due to financial crisis, the woman told Garg that she will not be able to feed the girl and wanted to give her to someone for better upbringing. To cover hospital expenses, the accused decided to sell her and approached nurse Pushpa, who resides in a Greater Noida high-rise,” an officer said as Garg told him. (HT PHoto)

Updated on Mar 22, 2026 23:22 IST

Man held for raping 24-year-old woman and pressurising conversion in Noida

According to police, two teams were formed to arrest the suspect after the woman filed a complaint against him.

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 23:00 IST

5-year-old killed after falling into water-filled pit in Greater Noida

This is the third such death in the district due to a water-filled plot in the last three months.

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 05:20 IST

Trafficked Jharkhand girl rescued from Greater Noida house

“It is not entirely confinement as they had given her freedom to go wherever she wanted in the city, but not to her hometown. The case will be registered after submitting a detailed report to senior officials,” said Tehsildar Jyotsana Singh. (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 24:42 IST

Nigerian held for duping women after befriending via wedding websites

Explaining his modus operandi, ADCP Goyal said that the suspect would approach women while posing as a businessman based in a foreign country. He would claim to send a premium gift, which was later reported to have been held by customs officers at the airport. On the pretext of getting the gift released, he would dupe the victim. (Representational image)

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 24:32 IST

SHO, SI suspended over lapses in Noida rape case

The FIR was initially registered under Sections 69, 351, and 308 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. Following a protest by right-wing activists outside the police station, authorities reviewed the case and found the relevant conversion and SC/ST provisions missing. (Representational image)

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 24:28 IST

YouTuber held for ‘misbehaving with police, disrupting traffic’

Another officer aware of the incident while requesting anonymity, said, “The YouTuber turned furious over the police officer, and asked if the Colonial rule was persisting. Soon, the situation escalated and he was detained.” (Representational image)

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 02:46 IST

Man held for crushing stray dog to death in Greater Noida residential society

Noida, India – October 20, 2022: A street dog sleeps outside a house in Delhi-NCR. Days after a two-year-old was mauled to death by a stray dog, the Noida administration is working to finalize a ‘dog policy’ in the city, in Noida, India, on Thursday, October 20, 2022. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 02:36 IST

4 held for forging health card of army personnel’s kin

When the siblings were interrogated, it was revealed that they had come in contact with one Danish (single name), a BPharma-educated, through a relative. “Since they were dealing with a financial crisis, they learned about Danish, who could help in paying the bill on a commission of 10 to 15 per cent of the total amount. They paid him <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1 lakh for his service,” the officer added. (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 24:38 IST

Noida factory fire: Missing man, 28, found dead

The SHO said, “Kumar’s body was partially burned. His body was sent for post-mortem and family members were informed. Except for Kumar, no other worker’s missing person was reported yet.” (HT Photos)

Updated on Mar 16, 2026 23:56 IST

‘Digital arrest’: Three lose ₹2.13 cr to cyber frauds in Gautam Budh Nagar

Vijay Rana, station house officer of the Cybercrime Branch police station, said, “The three separate cases of cheating and cheating by personation under the BNS and IT Act have been registered, and efforts are underway to recover the money and identify the money trail.” (Representational image)

Updated on Mar 15, 2026 22:12 IST

Six arrested for sharing sensitive info to foreign number linked to Pakistan

Raj Karan Nayyar, additional commissioner of police, Ghaziabad (law and order) said, “On Saturday, we received a tip-off about a gang filming public places and security office establishments in Ghaziabad. Upon receiving the information, the suspects were traced and arrested from Bhowapur.” (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 15, 2026 22:08 IST

35 hurt, one critical after fire breaks out at Noida factory

While an investigation into the cause of the fire is still on, Pradeep Kumar Chaubey, the chief fire officer (Gautam Budh Nagar), said, “Prima facie it is suspected that the fire broke out due to short-circuit.” (Sunil Ghosh/HT)

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 02:29 IST

Body of 25-yr-old man found in Noida drain

The body was found floating in a 5-feet-deep drain in Noida’s NSEZ area in Sector 81. (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 12, 2026 24:18 IST

25-yr-old MBA student jumps to death from Greater Noida flat

“In the primary investigation, it came to light that she was in depression after her relationship with a friend ended,” said Pawan Kumar, assistant commissioner of police, Central Noida. (Representational image )

Updated on Mar 12, 2026 24:00 IST

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