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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: 18-year-old held for killing 24-year-old man in a street fight

Passersby informed the police and the injured was taken to MMG Hospital, from where he was referred to GTB Hospital in Delhi. He succumbed to his injuries on March 17. (Representational image)

Updated on Mar 23, 2026 23:30 IST

Ghaziabad: Nine more people, including four juveniles, held in connection with spying case

Suspects allegedly filmed public places and security establishments with their mobile phones and sharing it with overseas contacts. (Representative photo)

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 23:04 IST

Ghaziabad: 42-yr-old man jumps to death from 13th floor, mother found dead inside home

Officials said the man lived with his mother in the flat while his wife and son stayed in a flat at another township near National Highway-9, which was also near the high-rise from where the man jumped. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 24:40 IST

Ghaziabad man rapes 4-year-old girl, beats her to death with a stone

According to her family, the girl had gone missing while playing with neighbourhood children outside their home around 6pm on Monday. (Photo for representation)

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 03:28 IST

Ghaziabad: Neighbour arrested for 4-yr-old girl’s rape, murder

“We have CCTV footage showing the suspect taking the girl with him. The bloodstained clothes were found at the scene of the crime. The suspect murdered her by hitting her with a stone,” the DCP said. (Representational image)

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 02:38 IST

4-year-old girl in Ghaziabad found murdered; neighbour held

DCP Jaiswal said in a video statement early Tuesday that police had taken Prajapati into custody for questioning after the family alleged he lured the girl with sweets. (Representational image)

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 24:36 IST

Ghaziabad bank manager shot dead by security guard after altercation on leave

Uttar Pradesh Police at the spot after a 36-year-old bank branch manager was allegedly shot dead by a security guard during an incident at Loni Border in Loni, Ghaziabad, on Monday afternoon.

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 06:51 IST

Ghaziabad: 4 killed in two separate incidents

The first incident took place when two trucks hit each other near the underpass crossing of Garhi Kataiya around 4.30am, leaving five people injured. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 17, 2026 24:02 IST

Ghaziabad: To check flooding, NH-9 drain remodelling proposed, sent for approval

Dain runs parallel to the housing society, Crossings Republik Township and suffered damage. (Representative photo)

Updated on Mar 14, 2026 22:24 IST

Gzb cops to seek long custody of 6 held over UAPA

(Getty Images)

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 17:14 IST

GDA gets farmers’ consent for 130 hectares required for phase 1 of Harnandipuram township

GDA gets farmers’ consent for 130 hectares required for phase 1 of Harnandipuram township

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 17:14 IST

‘As a father, this is…’: Man after SC gives right to die nod to son Harish Rana

Ghaziabad resident Ashok Rana speaks to the media about the Supreme Court approval for euthanasia for his son Harish Rana.

Updated on Mar 12, 2026 03:39 IST

Khoda fire tragedy toll rises to four after 21-yr-old woman dies

Police said since none of the affected families filed a complaint, they registered an FIR on March 8 against unidentified persons under sections 287 (negligent conduct with respect to fire), 324(4) (mischief), and 106(1) (causing death by negligence) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Khoda police station. (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 11, 2026 23:56 IST

Ghazibad: FIR filed against unidentified persons in Khoda building fire that killed three

Chief fire officer Rahul Pal said on Saturday: “The building lacks layout maps and a no objection certificate from the fire department.” (HT Photo)

Updated on Mar 9, 2026 23:40 IST

Ghaziabad: Mayor announces up to 42% rebate on property tax

The mayor added that starting April 1, residents can get another 2% tax rebate if they deposit it online. (HT)

Updated on Mar 7, 2026 23:08 IST

Khoda fire: Third member of family succumbs, toll rises to three

The three were among the 150 people rescued from the building (HT)

Updated on Mar 7, 2026 23:04 IST

Ghaziabad YouTuber attack: CCTV footage surfaces, shows 2 men in helmet stabbing Wastik

The police said that the footage on social media is of the February 27 attack. (Police said a case has been registered)

Updated on Mar 6, 2026 24:26 IST

YouTuber Wastik stabbing: 2nd suspect killed in exchange of fire with police

“Both men on the bike opened fire on the Ghaziabad crime branch team. Their bike turned imbalanced while they were trying to flee. They opened fire on police, injuring two personnel. The ACP of the crime branch also took a hit on his bullet-proof jacket,” said police commissioner J Ravinder Goud. (Representational image)

Updated on Mar 3, 2026 23:50 IST

Ghaziabad: Police identify second suspect in YouTuber Wastik’s stabbing

On February 27, two bikers, unidentified at the time, had stabbed Wastik multiple times around 6 am at his office-cum-residence in Ali Garden, Loni, and then fled on a bike, according to the police (Representational image)

Updated on Mar 2, 2026 22:14 IST

CM Adityanath orders strict action in Saleem Wastik assault case

Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the police to ensure the assailants are arrested at the earliest (HT)

Updated on Feb 28, 2026 21:32 IST

YouTuber Wastik’s condition remains critical; Adityanath directs strict action

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath.

Updated on Feb 28, 2026 12:45 IST

Ghaziabad: 72-year-old gets life in jail for murdering man over missing mobile phone

The investigation found that Shiv Vijay was using a single-barrel gun licensed in the name of Natthu Singh. (Representational image)

Updated on Feb 27, 2026 22:42 IST

Need a year for plan on human monkey conflict: UP Govt tells High Court

The court was addressing the plea filed by Ghaziabad’s Raj Nagar residents, Vinit Sharma and Prajakta Singhal, highlighting the growing incidence of human-monkey conflict due to an alleged uncontrolled and exponential rise of monkey population in Ghaziabad. (HT Archive)

Updated on Feb 27, 2026 02:42 IST

Ghaziabad: Allahabad High Court rejects plea against property tax hike

The counsels representing respondents—corporation and its officers - submitted that the controversy involved in the petition is only about MMRR and not about the rate of property tax. (HT Archive)

Updated on Feb 26, 2026 24:18 IST

Leopard captured after 7 hour rescue operation at Ghaziabad school

Officials said drones were deployed to scan the campus, while personnel conducted manual searches across the grounds. The leopard was eventually sedated using a single tranquiliser dart. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 26, 2026 24:14 IST

Ghaziabad: 3 more peacocks found dead, toll rises to 13

Officials said 10 peacocks were found dead in the village on Monday afternoon, and one injured was taken for treatment when the forest department visited the area. (HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 25, 2026 01:02 IST

Modinagar: Man, 35, arrested for trying to kill parents

The incident took place around 9 pm on Monday in Modinagar with the situation coming under control after the neighbours intervened and rushed the couple to the hospital. (Representational image)

Updated on Feb 25, 2026 24:48 IST

Scooter rider dies after falling into open drain along GT Road in Ghaziabad

The drain runs parallel to the GT Road near the Thakurdwara flyover. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 24, 2026 02:04 IST

Ghaziabad police rule out foul play in 3 sisters’ suicide case

Officials said school authorities told police the girls were admitted to their school in Shalimar Garden Extension 1 in 2018–19 and studied there for about one year before the Covid-19 pandemic set in, after which they stopped attending school. (HT Archive)

Updated on Feb 24, 2026 01:52 IST

10 peacocks found dead in Loni village: Officials

Range Forest Officer (RFO) Nimi Kuchiya told HT that the autopsy report is awaited and will take time. (Sakib Ali/HT Photo)

Updated on Feb 24, 2026 01:16 IST

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