Two people died after a fire broke out in a four-storey residential building in Noida on Wednesday. Preliminary findings suggested the blaze was triggered by a spark from an electric vehicle battery that was being charged. The incident took place in Namura village and led to a major rescue operation in which around 50 families were evacuated.&nbsp;According to the initial investigation, a battery being charged short-circuited, creating a spark that ignited nearby vehicles parked on the ground floor. The fire spread rapidly through the building, while dense smoke moved to the upper floors, trapping residents inside the G+4 structure. The building was being used as a paying guest accommodation and housed around 50 families.

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Seven fire tenders, a hydraulic platform, fire department personnel and local police teams rushed to the spot after receiving information about the blaze. Firefighters brought the fire under control and evacuated all residents from the building, officials said.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/bimstec-nsa-meeting-amid-security-challenges-in-a-complex-world-the-evolution-of-cooperation-1784101472635">BIMSTEC NSA meeting amid security challenges in a complex world: The evolution of cooperation</a>&nbsp;"Upon receiving the information, police teams, fire service rescue teams, and fire tenders arrived at the scene and initiated a rescue operation. More than 100 people were successfully rescued and brought to safety. Two individuals fell ill and were transported to the hospital by ambulance for treatment; an update on their health status is currently awaited," DCP Central Noida said in a statement.&nbsp;Police have registered a case against the building owner and leaseholder under relevant legal provisions. The accused has been taken into custody and further legal action is underway.&nbsp;"A case has been registered against the building's leaseholder and operator under appropriate legal sections on charges of negligence, and they have been taken into custody. Further legal proceedings regarding this matter are underway," the official added.

A suspected short circuit in an EV battery being charged sparked a deadly fire in a Noida residential building, killing two people and forcing the rescue of over 100 residents.

Two people died after a fire broke out in a four-storey residential building in Noida on Wednesday. Preliminary findings suggested the blaze was triggered by a spark from an electric vehicle battery that was being charged. The incident took place in Namura village and led to a major rescue operation in which around 50 families were evacuated. According to the initial investigation, a battery being charged short-circuited, creating a spark that ignited nearby vehicles parked on the ground floor. The fire spread rapidly through the building, while dense smoke moved to the upper floors, trapping residents inside the G+4 structure. The building was being used as a paying guest accommodation and housed around 50 families.

A suspected short circuit in an EV battery being charged sparked a deadly fire in a Noida residential building, killing two people and forcing the rescue of over 100 residents.

Two dead, over 100 rescued after blaze rips through Noida building, EV spark likely trigger

Noida police launched a murder investigation after a body of a young woman was recovered from a garbage dumping yard in Sector 142 on Saturday (Dec 27). The deceased, believed to be around 25 years of age, was found under a heap of garbage stuffed into a bag with hands and feet tied and visible burnt marks on the face, with authorities suspecting that the victim was murdered elsewhere, and her body was later dumped at the site.&nbsp;The incident came to light on Saturday after a few young men found a bag lying at the dumping yard in Sector 142, when they visited the site to collect the garbage and were shocked to find a body inside the bag after they opened it. They immediately alerted the police.&nbsp;Upon receiving the information, a team from Sector 142 Police Station, accompanied by Forensic experts, reached the spot and launched a murder probe into the incident. The body was taken into custody and sent for a post-mortem to ascertain the exact cause of death.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/2-suspects-in-osman-hadi-murder-escape-to-meghalaya-says-bangladesh-police-indian-authorities-reject-claims-seikh-hasina-muhammad-yunus-1766927253406">2 suspects in Osman Hadi murder escaped to Meghalaya, says Bangladesh police; Indian authorities reject claims</a>&nbsp;Additional DCP Santosh Kumar said the Woman's age appears to be between 22 to 25 years, while her identity has not yet been established. An investigation has been ordered into the case. &nbsp;“Police teams immediately reached the spot. The forensic team also carried out the necessary examination. The body has been sent for post-mortem, and a team has been formed to establish the woman’s identity. Further legal action will be taken accordingly,” he said.&nbsp;Police said they are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby areas and cross-checking missing persons’ records as part of the investigation. They added that all possible angles are being examined. &nbsp;

The shocking incident came to light after locals informed the Noida police about a body stuffed in a bag lying beneath a heap of garbage at the Sector 142 dumping yard.

Noida police launched a murder investigation after a body of a young woman was recovered from a garbage dumping yard in Sector 142 on Saturday (Dec 27). The deceased, believed to be around 25 years of age, was found under a heap of garbage stuffed into a bag with hands and feet tied and visible burnt marks on the face, with authorities suspecting that the victim was murdered elsewhere, and her body was later dumped at the site. The incident came to light on Saturday after a few young men found a bag lying at the dumping yard in Sector 142, when they visited the site to collect the garbage and were shocked to find a body inside the bag after they opened it. They immediately alerted the police. Upon receiving the information, a team from Sector 142 Police Station, accompanied by Forensic experts, reached the spot and launched a murder probe into the incident. The body was taken into custody and sent for a post-mortem to ascertain the exact cause of death. Also Read: 2 suspects in Osman Hadi murder escaped to Meghalaya, says Bangladesh police; Indian authorities reject claims Additional DCP Santosh Kumar said the Woman's age appears to be between 22 to 25 years, while her identity has not yet been established. An investigation has been ordered into the case. “Police teams immediately reached the spot. The forensic team also carried out the necessary examination. The body has been sent for post-mortem, and a team has been formed to establish the woman’s identity. Further legal action will be taken accordingly,” he said. Police said they are reviewing CCTV footage from nearby areas and cross-checking missing persons’ records as part of the investigation. They added that all possible angles are being examined.

The incident came to light after locals informed the Noida police about a body stuffed in a bag lying beneath a heap of garbage at the Sector 142 dumping yard.

Young woman’s body found in Noida dumping yard with hands and feet tied, face burnt

The Noida Police arrested four people on Sunday (July 2) for cutting a cake and bursting firecrackers on an elevated road, according to Indian media reports. The arrested were identified as Lalit Sharma (22), Deepak Patel (25), Shekhar Chaudhary (27), and Tarun Sharma (26).

The Noida Police arrested four people on Sunday (July 2) for cutting a cake and bursting firecrackers on an elevated road, according to Indian media reports. The arrested were identified as Lalit Sharma (22), Deepak Patel (25), Shekhar Chaudhary (27), and Tarun Sharma (26). All four are residents of Noida. The police took action after a video went viral on social media showing the four men celebrating a birthday by cutting a cake and bursting firecrackers on the elevated road in n sector-24 police area, as per a report by the Indian Express. The video showed a man holding a box from which crackers launched. A few passersby could be seen recording the act. The incident took place on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday. Here's a look at the video: नोएडा : एलिवेटेड रोड पर आतिशबाजी, हुडदंग और गाड़ी के बोनट पर केक कटिंग के साथ बर्थडे सेलिब्रेशन। जमकर उड़ाई नियमों की धज्जियां। pic.twitter.com/4HQiNa4aXa — Greater Noida West (@GreaterNoidaW) July 2, 2023 × Speaking to the Indian Express, Shakti Mohan Avasthy, ADCP, Noida, said that the police took immediate cognizance of the matter and arrested the four men. Avasthy added that their car was seized and other legal proceedings were underway. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India: Four arrested in UP's Noida for cutting cake, bursting crackers on elevated road

A former senior news producer of a private television channel was booked by the Noida Police for allegedly sexually and mentally harassing a junior reporter, officials said Thursday.

The accused, however, has alleged that the complainant woman and her fiance were trying to blackmail him and extort money. He too has made a complaint to the Ghaziabad police, according to officials.

In a written complaint to the Noida Police, the woman accused one of her former colleagues of ill-treatment in December 2016, prompting the police to register a first information report (FIR).

"He asked me about the shape of my body parts and told me that he was conducting a survey. But eventually, his questions kept getting worse. He also mentally harassed me in the office," she alleged.

The woman said she could not say anything then because she was "new in the job" and "scared" to speak up.

"But when I got to know from some other women that he had done the same with them also, I decided to take this step, although the other women do not want their names to come up," she claimed.

The junior reporter said even though the accused had apologised to her, she wanted "legal action against him so that he does not repeat it with other women in the future".

The police said on the basis of the complaint, an FIR was lodged under Indian Penal Code sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty) and 509 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman), besides invoking charges under the Information Technology Act.

"The FIR was lodged Thursday and we have initiated a probe in the case. The statements of the complainant and accused will be recorded in a magistrate's court and evidence will be gathered during the course of the investigation," Station House Officer, Sector 20 police station, Manoj Pant told.

The accused has also made a complaint at the Indirapuram police station in Ghaziabad against the woman and her fiance, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Ghaziabad, Vaibhav Krishna said.

"He has alleged in his complaint that the woman and her fiance were trying to blackmail him and extort Rs 25 lakh," he added.&nbsp;

A former senior news producer of a private television channel was booked by the Noida Police for allegedly sexually and mentally harassing a junior reporter, officials said Thursday.

A former senior news producer of a private television channel was booked by the Noida Police for allegedly sexually and mentally harassing a junior reporter, officials said Thursday. The accused, however, has alleged that the complainant woman and her fiance were trying to blackmail him and extort money. He too has made a complaint to the Ghaziabad police, according to officials. In a written complaint to the Noida Police, the woman accused one of her former colleagues of ill-treatment in December 2016, prompting the police to register a first information report (FIR). "He asked me about the shape of my body parts and told me that he was conducting a survey. But eventually, his questions kept getting worse. He also mentally harassed me in the office," she alleged. The woman said she could not say anything then because she was "new in the job" and "scared" to speak up. "But when I got to know from some other women that he had done the same with them also, I decided to take this step, although the other women do not want their names to come up," she claimed. The junior reporter said even though the accused had apologised to her, she wanted "legal action against him so that he does not repeat it with other women in the future". The police said on the basis of the complaint, an FIR was lodged under Indian Penal Code sections 354 (assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty) and 509 (word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman), besides invoking charges under the Information Technology Act. "The FIR was lodged Thursday and we have initiated a probe in the case. The statements of the complainant and accused will be recorded in a magistrate's court and evidence will be gathered during the course of the investigation," Station House Officer, Sector 20 police station, Manoj Pant told. The accused has also made a complaint at the Indirapuram police station in Ghaziabad against the woman and her fiance, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Ghaziabad, Vaibhav Krishna said. "He has alleged in his complaint that the woman and her fiance were trying to blackmail him and extort Rs 25 lakh," he added.

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Two dead, over 100 rescued after blaze rips through Noida building, EV spark likely trigger

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India: Four arrested in UP's Noida for cutting cake, bursting crackers on elevated road

Journalist booked for harassing ex-colleague; accused claims blackmail