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Ashni Dhaor

Ashni Dhaor is a correspondent with Hindustan Times. She covers crime, education, health, politics, civic issues and environment in Ghaziabad city. She graduated from Delhi University in 2015 and has since been working with Hindustan Times since.

Articles by Ashni Dhaor

GB Nagar: 5 gaming zones found working without official nod

The gaming zones were found running without permissions, two located at Gaur City Mall in Greater Noida West, one at Spectrum Mall in Sector 75, one at Sector 104 and one at Sector 41

The inspection drive was initiated on Monday after a massive fire incident in Gujarat on May 25 that killed 24 people in Rajkot after a massive fire erupted at a gaming zone. (Representational image (HT Photo))

Noida

Updated on May 31, 2024 06:42 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor

Police arrest owner of Sector 104 building where woman died in fire

On the evening of May 18, a massive fire erupted on the fourth floor of a newly inaugurated hotel in Hazipur in Sector 104, Noida. A 27-year-old woman died of asphyxiation while her 26-year-old friend was rushed to hospital for treatment for fume inhalation

Noida

Updated on May 30, 2024 07:38 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor, Noida

Chinese national among five held for operating mule bank accounts for cyber fraud in Noida

Noida police arrested 5 individuals, including a Chinese national, for cyber fraud involving mule bank accounts. SIM cards, phones seized. Ongoing investigation.

The suspects in police custody on Wednesday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on May 30, 2024 07:32 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor, Noida

Greater Noida’s residential, industrial sectors get 32 solar powered CCTV cameras

UPSIDA had received demands for CCTV cameras from residents and industrialists to increase security in the areas, following which the decision to install more cameras was taken

The cameras are solar powered and with 48-hour backup, so that even during a power cut, they will continue to work. (HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on May 29, 2024 07:22 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor, Noida

Amid heat, green nets for commuters, cops at traffic signals in Noida

Also, 500 traffic police personnel have been provided health safety kits as well as umbrellas for their protection from extreme heat conditions and direct sunlight

Daily commuters, however, say that the sunshade will provide only some respite from direct sunlight till the time they halt on the traffic junction. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on May 28, 2024 07:02 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor

Woman, 22, dies in Dadri, father alleges electrocuted over dowry

Her labourer father has alleged that his daughter was killed since he could not fulfil her husband’s demand of ₹2 lakh as additional dowry

The woman’s father alleged that his daughter’s body had several wounds, and it seemed that she was beaten and then intentionally electrocuted. (Representational image)

Noida

Updated on May 26, 2024 05:32 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor

Sex racket being run from spa busted in Noida, two women rescued, two arrested

Additional deputy commissioner of police, Noida, Manish Mishra said the raid was conducted at the establishment by a joint team of Sector 49 police station and the anti-human trafficking unit (AHTU) following specific intelligence inputs

Noida

Updated on May 22, 2024 07:02 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor, Noida

Schools to run online classes for senior students as DM directs closure for summer

The order directing closure of schools for summer is only to safeguard students from the severe heat and loo conditions. Schools are allowed to hold online classes as students can complete their curriculum from the comfort of their homes

A dog takes shelter in a potted plant on the roadside in Sector 45 to get some relief from the scorching heat on Tuesday, (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on May 22, 2024 06:54 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor, Noida

45-year-old businessman abducted from Faridabad rescued in Greater Noida

Police on patrol duty noticed a suspicious SUV and gave chase. it crashed into the median and four men fled on foot, leaving behind a tied and gagged victim

The victim was identified as Rajiv Mittal, a businessman from Haryana’s Ballabhgarh. During inquiry, he revealed that he was at a petrol pump on Monday night when he was abducted by four men at gunpoint. (Representational Image)

Noida

Updated on May 22, 2024 06:48 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor, Greater Noida

‘No outlet in Sector 104 market has fire NOC’

Since the market is unauthorised, as per Noida authority, none of the establishments has an approved map which is required to provide a fire NOC

Noida

Updated on May 21, 2024 08:04 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor

Noida: 16-yr-old schoolboy on motorbike dies after being hit by car driven by minor

Family of the deceased has alleged murder, claiming that the car driver intentionally hit the motorcycle multiple times, however, police have prima facie ruled it as an accident

On the complaint of the deceased boy’s father, an FIR was registered at Expressway Police Station on charges of culpable homicide and rash driving of the Indian Penal Code. (HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on May 21, 2024 08:00 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor, Noida

Noida: Three more gang members held in ₹10K-cr GST fraud

The suspects allegedly created at least 100 fake firms in the last two years to generate fake invoices and avail input tax credit on them

Noida

Updated on May 19, 2024 06:28 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor, Noida

Farmhouse party busted in Noida, 13 arrested

Eleven people were found consuming liquor and hookah while two women were found performing, and a loud DJ was playing

Police recovered seven hookahs of different types, 11 cans of tobacco (different types of flavours), two liquor bottles made for sale in Uttar Pradesh and six bottles of liquor made for sale in Delhi and Haryana. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on May 19, 2024 06:30 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor

Greater Noida: 2 women held for abetment of suicide of man found dead in police custody

After his death in police custody, his family has alleged that he took his life due to the two women’s harassment

The man was taken into police custody on Wednesday on accusations of rape and sexual assault and on Thursday, his body was recovered from a barrack at Chipiyana police post premises. (Representational image)

Noida

Updated on May 18, 2024 07:42 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor

22-year-old arrested after dog bites eight-year-old in Noida

As per the child’s mother, Santosh, the pet is of “pitbull” breed which the apprehended man’s family denied

The suspect was released on bail on Thursday after being produced before a judicial magistrate. (HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on May 18, 2024 07:12 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor

20-year-old dies in Noida police custody, 4 cops suspended

Preliminary investigation against police post in-charge, Bisrakh police station in-charge and assistant commissioner of police has been ordered

Noida

Updated on May 17, 2024 01:38 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor

Speeding BMW rams into e-rickshaw in Noida, two dead

Police said the three suspects were heading to a sandwich shop in Sector 62 for breakfast when the incident occurred

Noida

Updated on May 17, 2024 08:06 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor, Noida

Two killed in Noida after speeding BMW rams into e-rickshaw: Police

A team of Sector 24 police station have arrested two people who were travelling in the BMW while one person fled from the spot

The incident took place around 6am in front of Sumitra Hospital in Sector 30. (HT photo (Sourced))

Noida

Updated on May 16, 2024 11:56 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor

Three held for serving alcohol illegally at Korean themed restaurant in Greater Noida

The excise and police team seized 40 bottles of the illicit alcohol from the restaurant. The owner was not found on the premises or his residence, and police teams have been deployed to nab him

Noida

Updated on May 16, 2024 06:24 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor, Greater Noida

Delhi teen who was in coma two years ago scores 93% in CBSE 12th exam

Madhav, a student of Amity International School, suffered from a brain haemorrhage in August 2021, following which he was in a coma for about ten days.

Despite the odds stacked against him, Madhav displayed remarkable progress, gradually regaining mobility but still grappling with impaired speech and proper limb functionality.(Handout)

Board Exams

Updated on May 15, 2024 01:15 PM IST

ByAshni Dhaor, New Delhi/noida

Man beaten to death by 3 in Greater Noida after fight over queue jumping at CNG fuel station

The police said the car of the suspects, a WagonR, has been impounded and the stick with bloodstains on it has also been recovered

The CNG filling station in Ecotech-3, outside which the 26-year-old man was beaten to death allegedly by three men after an altercation over queue jumping on Monday night. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on May 15, 2024 07:12 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor, Greater Noida

Noida region ranks second last across India in Class 12 results

Schools attributed the poor performance to the recent introduction of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for admissions to Delhi University

The results were also marginally worse than last year’s performance — in 2023, the pass percentage for class 12 was 80.36%, and for class 10 was 92.50%. (Sunil Ghosh/HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on May 14, 2024 06:06 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor, Noida

Non-bailable warrant against AAP MLA, his son for assaulting petrol pump staffer

The Noida police has now procured an NBW against the three which was issued on Monday, teams have been deployed to nab the suspects

Noida

Updated on May 14, 2024 05:46 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor

Greater Noida bookshop’s website hacked, online payments diverted

The phone number on the shop’s website was replaced by cyber fraudsters two weeks ago, and 20 people who placed online orders have been defrauded

The hacking incident came to light on May 10 when a man visited the shop asking for books he paid for online and he was told that online payments are neither accepted nor books were delivered at home by the shop . (Representational image)

Noida

Updated on May 13, 2024 07:07 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor, Noida

Residents oppose liquor shop near Noida school, inquiry ordered

The shop had a liquor license for its previous premises, the new one is located next to the old shop in the same complex and this much change in the location is allowed, an official said

Noida

Updated on May 13, 2024 06:14 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor, Noida

Mutilated body of dog found at Greater Noida West high-rise, FIR filed

The complainant has alleged that the female dog, which recently gave birth to seven puppies, was thrown off the 15th floor of the high-rise

An FIR has been registered under sections 289 (negligent conduct with respect to animal) and 429 (mischief by killing or maiming cattle, dog etc.) of the Indian Penal Code against unidentified people, said a senior officer, who is part of investigation. (HT Archive)

Noida

Published on May 10, 2024 10:53 PM IST

ByAshni Dhaor, Greater Noida

Noida: Woman doctor duped of ₹45 lakh in cyber fraud

The fraudsters, posing as officers from Mumbai crime branch, virtually restrained her movement by monitoring her on video call and threatening her with dire consequences if she disconnected

Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under various sections of the Indian Penal Code and relevant provisions of the IT Act. (Representative Image)

Noida

Published on May 10, 2024 10:48 PM IST

ByAshni Dhaor, Noida

Noida fuel station ruckus: Three police teams deployed to arrest AAP MLA, son

A police team also reached the MLA’s residence in Batla House, Okhla, on Wednesday to search for the father-son duo, but they were not to be found at home, the officers said

A purported video clip of MLA Khan (in white) talking to the fuel station staff in the presence of two policemen on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

Noida

Updated on May 09, 2024 05:48 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor, Noida

Noida’s children’s hospital makes testing for spinal muscular atrophy free

SMA is a rare genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness that can affect a child’s ability to crawl, walk, sit and move her head. In severe cases, it can also damage muscles that help a child breathe, and can eventually result in mortality

Doctors at Child PGI (above) said he cost of SMA testing at government hospitals in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi range between <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3,500 and <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>7,000. (HT Archive)

Noida

Updated on May 08, 2024 05:34 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor, Noida

Noida police books AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan, his son for assaulting fuel station worker

Police said the incident was triggered by a man claiming to be Khan’s son, who jumped the queue at the fuel station and demanded that his car be serviced first. When he was told to get back in line, he began assaulting the staff, stated the FIR.

While one video that surfaced on social media showed the alleged assault, a second video showed an older man deep in conversation with some people inside an office at the fuel station, with two policemen also present. According to police, the older man seen in the video is MLA Khan (above). (PTI)

Noida

Updated on May 08, 2024 05:32 AM IST

ByAshni Dhaor, Noida

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Ashni Dhaor

Ashni Dhaor is a correspondent with Hindustan Times. She covers crime, education, health, politics, civic issues and environment in Ghaziabad city. She graduated from Delhi University in 2015 and has since been working with Hindustan Times since.

The gaming zones were found running without permissions, two located at Gaur City Mall in Greater Noida West, one at Spectrum Mall in Sector 75, one at Sector 104 and one at Sector 41

On the evening of May 18, a massive fire erupted on the fourth floor of a newly inaugurated hotel in Hazipur in Sector 104, Noida. A 27-year-old woman died of asphyxiation while her 26-year-old friend was rushed to hospital for treatment for fume inhalation

Noida police arrested 5 individuals, including a Chinese national, for cyber fraud involving mule bank accounts. SIM cards, phones seized. Ongoing investigation.

UPSIDA had received demands for CCTV cameras from residents and industrialists to increase security in the areas, following which the decision to install more cameras was taken

Also, 500 traffic police personnel have been provided health safety kits as well as umbrellas for their protection from extreme heat conditions and direct sunlight

Her labourer father has alleged that his daughter was killed since he could not fulfil her husband’s demand of ₹2 lakh as additional dowry

Additional deputy commissioner of police, Noida, Manish Mishra said the raid was conducted at the establishment by a joint team of Sector 49 police station and the anti-human trafficking unit (AHTU) following specific intelligence inputs

The order directing closure of schools for summer is only to safeguard students from the severe heat and loo conditions. Schools are allowed to hold online classes as students can complete their curriculum from the comfort of their homes

Police on patrol duty noticed a suspicious SUV and gave chase. it crashed into the median and four men fled on foot, leaving behind a tied and gagged victim

Since the market is unauthorised, as per Noida authority, none of the establishments has an approved map which is required to provide a fire NOC

Family of the deceased has alleged murder, claiming that the car driver intentionally hit the motorcycle multiple times, however, police have prima facie ruled it as an accident

The suspects allegedly created at least 100 fake firms in the last two years to generate fake invoices and avail input tax credit on them

Eleven people were found consuming liquor and hookah while two women were found performing, and a loud DJ was playing

After his death in police custody, his family has alleged that he took his life due to the two women’s harassment

As per the child’s mother, Santosh, the pet is of “pitbull” breed which the apprehended man’s family denied

Preliminary investigation against police post in-charge, Bisrakh police station in-charge and assistant commissioner of police has been ordered

Police said the three suspects were heading to a sandwich shop in Sector 62 for breakfast when the incident occurred

A team of Sector 24 police station have arrested two people who were travelling in the BMW while one person fled from the spot

The excise and police team seized 40 bottles of the illicit alcohol from the restaurant. The owner was not found on the premises or his residence, and police teams have been deployed to nab him

Madhav, a student of Amity International School, suffered from a brain haemorrhage in August 2021, following which he was in a coma for about ten days.

The police said the car of the suspects, a WagonR, has been impounded and the stick with bloodstains on it has also been recovered

Schools attributed the poor performance to the recent introduction of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for admissions to Delhi University

The Noida police has now procured an NBW against the three which was issued on Monday, teams have been deployed to nab the suspects

The phone number on the shop’s website was replaced by cyber fraudsters two weeks ago, and 20 people who placed online orders have been defrauded

The shop had a liquor license for its previous premises, the new one is located next to the old shop in the same complex and this much change in the location is allowed, an official said

The complainant has alleged that the female dog, which recently gave birth to seven puppies, was thrown off the 15th floor of the high-rise

The fraudsters, posing as officers from Mumbai crime branch, virtually restrained her movement by monitoring her on video call and threatening her with dire consequences if she disconnected

A police team also reached the MLA’s residence in Batla House, Okhla, on Wednesday to search for the father-son duo, but they were not to be found at home, the officers said

SMA is a rare genetic disorder that causes muscle weakness that can affect a child’s ability to crawl, walk, sit and move her head. In severe cases, it can also damage muscles that help a child breathe, and can eventually result in mortality

Police said the incident was triggered by a man claiming to be Khan’s son, who jumped the queue at the fuel station and demanded that his car be serviced first. When he was told to get back in line, he began assaulting the staff, stated the FIR.

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