Anti-Corruption Team Arrests JE and Lineman in Auraiya for Bribery Auraiya, April 10, 2026 — The anti-corruption team in Auraiya conducted a significant operation on Friday, apprehending a junior engineer (JE) and a lineman from the electricity department for allegedly accepting bribes. The arrests followed a complaint filed by the anti-corruption bureau in Lucknow, which highlighted the corrupt practices of the two officials. The operation led to widespread unrest within the department, as the incident exposed systemic issues in the local bureaucracy. The accused individuals, identified as Deepak Babu, a JE from Fufund Kesmapur sub-station, and Laln Kuswah, a lineman, were arrested during a routine inspection. According to sources, the duo had been involved in demanding bribes for facilitating the relocation of a high-tension power line near a temple under construction in the village of Sehadpur. The temple project, which is being developed by local residents, required the shifting of the power line to ensure safety. However, the officials allegedly demanded 50,000 rupees for the task, with 11,000 rupees already received as an advance. Deepak Babu, who is currently posted in Delhi NCR as an auditor, confirmed the details of the incident. He stated that the villagers had approached him to shift the power line above the temple site, citing safety concerns. Despite the official procedure, the JE and the lineman demanded a bribe, which they partially received. The anti-corruption team, acting on the complaint, raided the sub-station and apprehended both individuals during the day. The operation was led by the anti-corruption bureau in Lucknow, which had received the complaint and coordinated with local authorities to execute the arrest.#lucknow #auraiya #anti_corruption_team #deepak_babu #laln_kuswah
Weather Alert: Severe Storms and Hailstorms Cause Extensive Damage in Uttar Pradesh A severe weather event struck multiple districts of Uttar Pradesh on Saturday, causing widespread damage to crops, infrastructure, and disrupting daily life. The storm, characterized by heavy rainfall, hailstorms, and strong winds, affected areas including Auraiya, Orai, Kanpur Dehat, Hamirpur, and Unnao. The sudden and intense weather conditions left farmers and residents grappling with significant losses, with reports of damaged crops, fallen trees, and power outages. The storm began in the afternoon, with heavy rain and hailstones hitting the region. In Hamirpur, farmers rushed to protect their crops, fearing that the downpour would destroy their harvest. Similarly, in Unnao, the rain caused waterlogging in fields where wheat had already been harvested, raising concerns about spoilage. Officials noted that the waterlogged conditions could lead to the rotting of stored grain, exacerbating the crisis for local farmers. In Orai, the impact was particularly severe. Nearly 150 villages reported damage to their crops, with farmers estimating that over 50% of their harvest was lost. The hailstones, which fell in large quantities, crushed both mature and immature wheat crops, leaving fields in disarray. District officials confirmed that the damage was extensive, with reports of broken irrigation systems and flooded farmland. Kanpur Dehat also faced significant disruption. The storm caused power outages in several areas, with fallen trees blocking roads and disrupting traffic. In one incident, a wall collapsed in Ramnagar, trapping four goats and injuring a farmer, Daulat Singh. The wall’s collapse also led to the death of a calf in a neighboring village, highlighting the dangers posed by the extreme weather.#uttar_pradesh #auraiya #orai #kanpur_dehat #hamirpur
