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Peeyush Khandelwal

Peeyush Khandelwal

Peeyush Khandelwal writes on a range of issues in western Uttar Pradesh – from crime, to development authorities and from infrastructure to transport. Based in Ghaziabad, he has been a journalist for almost a decade.

Articles by Peeyush Khandelwal

Ghaziabad: Five months on, police registers FIR to probe death of IIT-aspirant in road accident

The father of the deceased boy in his FIR, registered finally on June 17, alleged that the death was not an accident, but a planned murder. (Representational image )

Updated on Jun 18, 2026 23:26 IST

Harnandipuram township’s Phase 1 launch in September on 48 hectares, says GDA

A view of the land parcel near Raj Nagar Extension where the Ghaziabad Development Authority (GDA) has decided to launch Phase-1 of the Harnandipuram township in September. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 17, 2026 22:50 IST

Ghaziabad: Man shoots and injures former fiancé, sister after wedding called off

The wedding was fixed about a year ago, but was called off around three months ago due to disagreements between the two families. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 23:42 IST

AAI identifies land to make 6 aircraft bays at Hindon airport

The civil terminal at Sikandarpur, near the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Hindon air base, covers about 22,050 square metres (sqms). (HT Archive)

Updated on Jun 16, 2026 01:46 IST

Two more held in Loni abduction-murder case, arrest tally reaches 23

Ghaziabad police formed 20 different teams to recover the body, which the suspects allegedly dumped in the Upper Ganga Canal in Meerut, according to officials. (Representative photo)

Updated on Jun 6, 2026 23:18 IST

Loni: 21-year-old arrested for role in kidnapping, shooting man

Based on Singh’s family complaint, an FIR was registered against five named suspects and other unidentified persons under BNS sections for kidnapping and attempted murder. All suspects are residents of Ganauli. (Getty Images)

Updated on Jun 5, 2026 23:16 IST

17-yr-old girl dies by suicide in Gzb hotel, friend detained

(Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Jun 5, 2026 23:04 IST

Kin of abducted Loni man launch protest, allege police inaction

Family alleged that an action at the first instance over a May 20 road rage incident could have prevented the attempted murder on May 30. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 5, 2026 01:36 IST

11-day-old girl abducted from Loni rescued, 12 arrested

Police also said five more accused, including a couple, involved in the racket remain absconding. Investigations revealed that the group primarily sold infants in Andhra Pradesh. (Represntational image)

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 23:50 IST

Family of 4 saved from fire at Ghaziabad building; 3 pet dogs found dead

According to chief fire officer (CFO) Rahul Pal, the fire started in the drawing room while the family was sleeping in one of the other rooms and quickly engulfed the flat, leaving them no safe way to leave. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 01:08 IST

Villagers block road in Loni over abducted man, police yet to trace suspects

According to police, the two groups have a history of rivalry that escalated during a village panchayat meeting last week, leading to another altercation. (Sakib Ali/HT Photos)

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 01:02 IST

Ghaziabad admin seals two madrasas in Khoda after teen’s murder

Ghaziabad district magistrate (DM) Ravinder Kumar Mandar and police commissioner J. Ravinder Goud visited Khoda in the afternoon with a team of officials and initiated the sealing of the madrasas. (Sakib Ali/HT Media)

Updated on Jun 3, 2026 01:00 IST

Ghaziabad fire: Family of 4 rescued, 3 pet dogs die

Fire department received a call around 3.09am on Tuesday. (Photo by Sakib Ali)

Updated on Jun 2, 2026 07:43 IST

Two held for murder of Ghaziabad para athlete

“The autopsy indicated that he sustained two gunshots. One shot hit his head, and the second shot was fired on his back,” Sachin Kumar, station house officer (SHO) of Kotwali police station, told HT (Representational image)

Updated on Jun 2, 2026 03:14 IST

Khoda murder: Notice issued to vacate accused’s residence

Officials pasted a 15-day notice outside the house, stating that the structure had been built on government land and directing the occupants to vacate the premises. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 2, 2026 01:24 IST

Ghaziabad: Man accused of raping minor girl killed in gunfight

Police sad the injured suspect was taken to a nearby hospital where his condition is reported to be stable. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 2, 2026 01:14 IST

Khoda murder: Prime suspect in Ghaziabad murder shot dead in encounter

olice said the encounter took place around 3.30am when officers received information that the accused, who carried a reward of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50,000, was trying to flee on a motorcycle with an accomplice. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 1, 2026 02:55 IST

Friend held for murder of Para athlete in Ghaziabad, jealousy suspected

Police have detained a 23-year-old para athlete in connection with the murder of 24-year-old Chirag Tyagi, whose body was found at Sai Upvan city forest near GT Road on Saturday. (Sakbi Ali/HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 1, 2026 24:56 IST

Man accused of murdering Ghaziabad teen on Bakrid killed in encounter

The accused, Asad, was killed during an exchange of fire with a police team in the Khoda area.

Updated on May 31, 2026 11:15 IST

Ghaziabad: GDA sends international cricket stadium’s proposal to state govt

On May 14, the GDA approved a 50:50 joint venture with the UP Cricket Association (UPCA) for developing the stadium over 34.42 acres.

Updated on May 30, 2026 22:46 IST

Ghaziabad: 17-year-old stabbed to death in Khoda over dispute

The incident led to protests from the people of the other community in the area on Friday. (Shutterstock)

Updated on May 29, 2026 21:54 IST

Two new helipads planned in Ghaziabad, PWD forwards proposal

PWD officials told HT on Friday that they have identified two locations—at Bhojpur and Loni—for the development of the helipads (Representative photo)

Updated on May 29, 2026 21:50 IST

21-year-old man from Baghpat found shot dead in Loni

According to police, the man was identified from his personal documents as a resident of Baghpat and later his family was informed. (Representational image)

Updated on May 28, 2026 23:50 IST

Ghaziabad: Two workers killed, one injured at school’s construction site

The police said the workers were digging a foundation when the debris fell and they got buried. (Sakbi Ali/HT Photo)

Updated on May 28, 2026 24:50 IST

Ghaziabad transport department starts license cancellation over accidental deaths

Officials said they have cancelled four driving licenses of drivers who caused accidents with their vehicles, like the trucks and cars. (HT Archive)

Updated on May 27, 2026 01:20 IST

Unidentified men open fire in Gzb residential area, FIR lodged

According to the police, the incident took place around 11.15pm when some unidentified men wearing helmets arrived in Jawahar Park area on a two-wheeler and fired about 8-10 shots at a house owned by a woman, a resident of Shahdara area in Delhi. (Sakib Ali/HT)

Updated on May 27, 2026 01:18 IST

Man guides census team to neighbour’s house in Gzb, gets shot at

According to officials, the suspect was drunk when the incident occurred. (Photo for representation)

Updated on May 23, 2026 21:48 IST

UP man held for shooting neighbour for guiding census team to his house: Police

Police later arrested the accused from Muradnagar. (Representative Photo/iStock)

Updated on May 23, 2026 13:54 IST

Power outages adding up to heatwave woes in Ghaziabad, Noida

The maximum temperature in Gautam Budh Nagar on May 22 was 41.4°C, while the minimum temperature settled at 27.3°C. (Sunil Ghosh / HT Photo)

Updated on May 22, 2026 22:44 IST

Ghaziabad civic body identifies 58 water-logging points ahead of monsoon

The number of waterlogging points has risen from 52 to 58 this year, waterworks department officials said. (HT Archive)

Updated on May 21, 2026 01:14 IST

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