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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 techie death case: Allahabad HC orders release of Wiztown director

The HC quashed the judicial remand orders issued by the CJM of Gautam Budh Nagar on Jan 20 and 21. (Representative file photo)

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 11:03 IST

Delhi cop arrested after woman uses service weapon to die by suicide, injured

Police said the constable had left the hospital but was later arrested with the help of electronic surveillance. (Representative photo)

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 09:19 IST

Influencer shot at during drive to Greater Noida; cops term it ‘accident’

However, the police said it was a case of a road accident, and efforts are underway to identify the vehicle involved. (Representational image)

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 24:26 IST

Dadri lynching case: Wife of victim records statement

All 14 accused were present before the court, but since lawyers representing all of them were not present, the cross-examination could not be conducted on Thursday. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 24:18 IST

55-year-old woman killed by son in Greater Noida for serving him lunch late

“During a routine visit, the accused told his parents that his condition was better,” said the SHO, adding that after being released, he had left his home for two to three days, but later returned. (Representational image)

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 24:08 IST

Six held for car thefts in Noida, 4 vehicles seized

Police said the suspects used to find low-security areas in their own car by roaming around the city and after targeting a vehicle, opened the lock using a key programmer worth around <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2 lakh. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 5, 2026 24:48 IST

Woman found dead at Noida hotel, partner held

“Prima facie, it is suspected to be a case of suicide by hanging herself,” said Shavya Goyal, additional deputy commissioner of police, Noida, adding that, except for ligature marks around her neck, no other superficial injuries were spotted on her body. (Representational image)

Updated on Feb 4, 2026 01:20 IST

Noida: 2 held after video of SUV driver making ‘lewd’ gestures goes viral

Both also revealed that they were aware that the man was filming the incident. Their SUV MG Hector was also seized. (HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 2, 2026 21:45 IST

Ghaziabad: 24-year-old man dies after setting himself on fire, say police

The search history of the man revealed that he was browsing multiple and quickest ways to die for a fortnight, said police. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Feb 2, 2026 24:12 IST

Court issues NBW against absconded builder in 27-year-old techie’s death case

The spot where Yuvraj Mehta fell into the pit to death. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 24, 2026 24:52 IST

Court rejects case transfer application in Ikhlaq lynching case

The case will now proceed before additional district judge (Fast Track Court) Saurabh Dwivedi, with the next hearing scheduled for Friday. (Getty Images)

Updated on Jan 23, 2026 02:26 IST

Noida: Two more arrested in Sector 150 techie’s death case

The special investigation team (SIT) formed to probe the circumstances that led to the death visited the accident site as part of its fact-finding exercise on Thursday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 23, 2026 02:13 IST

Noida techie death: 2 more shareholders of water-filled Noida plot arrested

On Thursday, police filed another first information report in the case. (Sourced)

Updated on Jan 22, 2026 10:48 IST

Firefighter, upset over mother’s death, dies by suicide in Greater Noida

He had also been part of the operation to rescue 27-year-old Yuvraj Mehta, a software engineer, who died after his car plunged into a water-filled pit in Noida’s Sector 150 on Saturday. (Representational photo/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Jan 22, 2026 03:08 IST

Jaguar crash: Truck driver tried to fix damage, held

A video accessed by HT showed that the truck’s damaged portion was fixed and welded properly. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 22, 2026 01:26 IST

Techie’s death: Court sends builder to 6 days in judicial custody

A letter written by developer MZ Wiztown Planners to the Noida Authority in March 2022 flagged the collapse of the sewer and main drain lines and warned that “any accident can happen” at the water-filled excavation site in Sector 150 owned by the company, PTI reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 22, 2026 01:21 IST

Techie death: 2nd FIR filed against five builders

The FIR, accessed by HT, quotes investigating officer sub-inspector Regal Kumar describing an unbarricaded, deep pit filled with water for years near a public road with no warning signs. (HT Photos)

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 23:38 IST

Noida Sector 150 drowning: Builder arrested over techie’s death

After six hours, the car was eventually fished out of the plot around 6:30 pm. Police said that a sonar system was initially used, but when it failed, a team of NDRF scuba divers manually located the vehicle and pulled it out by placing a chain on the rear hook. (HT Photos)

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 02:17 IST

Jaguar crash: 19-year-old killed, three teens injured

A case of causing death by negligence and rash driving was registered against the unidentified truck driver, Goyal said. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 01:58 IST

Noida techie death: Eyewitness alleges pressure from cops, says they gave script

Evewitness Moninder Singh also alleged, “The cops said the case would disappear from the media in two to three days, but you live here.” (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 04:01 IST

19-year-old woman killed after Jaguar car crashes in Noida; 3 injured: Police

The car was crushed between a truck and the divider from the left side. (Sourced HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 20, 2026 08:39 IST

CRPF constable, wife held for assaulting 10-yr-old girl in Greater Noida

The accused, CRPF constable Tarik Anwar and his wife Riya Khatun, reside in a CRPF camp in Ecotech 3, police said.

Updated on Jan 20, 2026 01:56 IST

I jumped in... but regret not being able to save him: Delivery executive

MoninderSingh, the delivery executive, said he was out on a delivery when he passed by the accident spot. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 20, 2026 01:06 IST

UP govt removes Noida CEO, forms SIT to probe techie’s death in Sector 150

According to investigators and eyewitness accounts, Mehta managed to climb onto the roof of his partially submerged car and called his father for help. Police, firefighters, and teams from the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) reached the site, but rescue efforts failed to save him. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 20, 2026 24:36 IST

Builders booked, official sacked after techie drowns in Noida pit

The incident occurred around midnight as Mehta returned home to Tata Eureka Park from his Gurugram office. Navigating a turn in dense fog, his Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara reportedly jumped a drain and landed in the pit, which police and the FIR describe as approximately 50 feet deep, filled with rainwater, and lacking any barricades or reflective warnings. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 19, 2026 24:04 IST

Ghaziabad: Couple, 10-year-old son thrown off bike, crushed under truck

Police said that following the collision, the truck driver abandoned the vehicle and fled. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jan 18, 2026 23:58 IST

Greater Noida: 32-year-old killed in ‘crash’, family alleges foul play

No case has been registered as yet and the exact cause will be ascertained after recording Sunder’s statement. Further investigation is underway, said police. (Representational image)

Updated on Jan 18, 2026 23:26 IST

Lighting work expedited after body found next to Greater Noida park

Acknowledging the lighting issue in Beta 2 and other adjoining sectors, Saurabh Bhardwaj, senior manager (electrical engineer) of the Greater Noida authority, told HT, “We have been working on this project for the past sometime. But we have expedited the project. A tender of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.4 crore has already passed and high mask lights in Beta 2, Beta 1, Alpha 1 and other sectors will be installed within a fortnight.” (HT Archive)

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 24:38 IST

Demand for International Driving Licences on rise in Noida

To apply for an IDL, the applicants must have a valid Indian driving licence, along with a valid passport and visa. The application process is conducted online, and the prescribed fee is <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1,000. The validity for the licence is for one year. (HT Archive)

Updated on Jan 15, 2026 02:52 IST

Ikhlaq lynching: Court sets final deadline for arguments on transfer plea

On Wednesday, Ikhlaq’s counsel, Andleeb Naqvi informed the court that the recording of witness statements on January 8 had been delayed at the FTC after the defence moved the TA. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Jan 15, 2026 02:46 IST

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