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UP's oldest prisoner dies at 107 years

May 13, 2013 at 8:46 AM

Lucknow, May 13 (IANS) Ram Kali, 107, Uttar Pradesh's oldest prisoner, died late Sunday at the Bulandshahr jail, 403 km from here, police said.

NHRC issues notice to UP Police over rapes

April 23, 2013 at 4:52 PM

New Delhi, April 23 (IANS) The NHRC said Tuesday that it has sought reports from the Uttar Pradesh government over its role in the alleged beating and detention of two rape victims in the state.

Passport seekers face problems at Ghaziabad

April 22, 2013 at 9:56 PM

Ghaziabad, April 22 (IANS) Passport seekers from western Uttar Pradesh Monday complained of poor service at an application processing centre managed here by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).

UP CM announces Rs 20 lakh each for two soldiers' families killed in South Sudan

April 11, 2013 at 5:07 PM

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs.20 lakh each to the families of two of the five Indian soldiers killed in South Sudan.

Akhilesh announces Rs 20 lakh aid to kin of two soldiers killed in S. Sudan

April 11, 2013 at 2:52 PM

Lucknow, Apr 11 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Thursday announced financial assistance of Rs 20 lakh each to the family members of two peacekeepers from the state killed during a United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan.

UP announces Rs.20 lakh each for soldiers' families

April 11, 2013 at 1:32 PM

Lucknow, April 11 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government Thursday announced an ex-gratia amount of Rs.20 lakh each to the families of two of the five Indian soldiers killed in South Sudan.

Royal goof-up by UP police puts rape victim in prison, culprit absconding

April 9, 2013 at 4:29 PM

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh) Apr 9 (ANI): In a classic goof-up on Tuesday, a 10-year-old girl, was allegedly raped in Bulandshahr, but put behind bars by Uttar Pradesh women cops after she approached them with her complaint. She was accompanied by her mother.

Minor rape victim in lockup, blow for UP Police

April 9, 2013 at 12:29 PM

Lucknow, April 9 (IANS) Desperately looking for an image makeover, the Uttar Pradesh Police suffered a major setback when a 10-year-old who was allegedly raped was thrown into a lockup in Bulandshahr. The officers responsible have been punished, police said.

Ghaziabad police nab SP leader's killers

March 2, 2013 at 12:03 PM

Ghaziabad, Mar 2 (IANS) The Ghaziabad police Saturday claimed to have cracked the sensational murder case of ruling Samajwadi Party leader and lawyer Yashveer Singh that occurred Feb 25.

Severe cold wave continues to grip north India; death toll reaches 107 in UP

January 3, 2013 at 10:47 AM

New Delhi/Lucknow, Jan 3 (ANI): People across India face the wrath of dipping mercury, as the cold wave further intensified in several parts of the country.

'Satyamev Jayate' has taken me closer to reality: Aamir

December 9, 2012 at 1:16 PM

New Delhi, Dec 9 (IANS) Superstar Aamir Khan says that his hugely popular television series "Satyamev Jayate" has taken him closer to the reality of life in India.

UP honour killing: Widow alleges official pressure

November 29, 2012 at 10:47 PM

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 29 (IANS) The widow of a man shot dead for marrying her against her family's wishes Thursday alleged that she was being pressurized by the district administration to deny that it was an "honour killing" even as police said another accused has been arrested.

Three held for Bulandshahr 'honour' killing

November 28, 2012 at 6:47 PM

Bulandshahr, Nov 28 (IANS) Three men were arrested Wednesday for the alleged honour killing of Mohammad Hakim, who was shot dead Nov 22 on G.T. Road here, for marrying Mehwish against their families' wishes.

Aamir Khan condemns Bulandshahr honour killing

November 28, 2012 at 12:54 PM

New Delhi/Lucknow, Nov.28 (ANI): Actor Aamir Khan has urged police in Uttar Pradesh to provide adequate security to the widow of the murdered 29-year-old labourer Abdul Hakim, who spoke about the terror unleashed on the lovers by Khap Panchayats, in the actor's television show 'Satyamev Jayate' five months ago.

Bulandshahar 'honour killing' causes outrage across country

November 27, 2012 at 9:26 PM

Bulandshahar (Uttar Pradesh), Nov. 27 (ANI): The death of a 28-year-old, man who was allegedly killed in by his in-laws, angered at the insult to their 'honour' after their daughter eloped with him, has caused outrage across the country.

Abdul Hakim's murder saddens Aamir

November 27, 2012 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Aamir Khan is saddened by the murder of labourer Abdul Hakim, who spoke against khap panchayats on the superstar's show "Satyamev Jayate" earlier this year.

Report sought from UP on honour killing

November 27, 2012 at 3:50 PM

New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) The central government has sought a report on Bulandshahr "honour killing" from the Uttar Pradesh government and will also review laws on the crime, a minister said Tuesday.

Man who spoke up against honour killing shot dead

November 26, 2012 at 3:27 PM

Lucknow, Nov 26 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a young man who married the girl he loved despite resistance from both their families was killed late Saturday in Bulandshahr, over 400 km from here.

Councillor's suicide: Husband arrested for dowry harassment

November 9, 2012 at 12:05 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) The husband of a Congress councillor who was found dead along with her baby daughter has been arrested for dowry harassment, police said Friday.

Delhi woman councillor, baby found dead (Fourth Lead)

November 8, 2012 at 8:21 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) A Congress councillor was found dead along with her baby daughter at her home here Thursday, police said, even as her parents said she was killed for dowry.

Delhi woman councillor, baby found dead (Third Lead, superseding previous story)

November 8, 2012 at 7:49 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) A Congress councillor was found dead along with her baby daughter at her home here Thursday, police said, even as her parents said she was killed for dowry.

Delhi woman councillor, baby found dead

November 8, 2012 at 5:09 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) A Congress councillor was found dead along with her baby daughter at her home here Thursday, police said, even as her parents said she was killed for dowry.

Security guard doubles up as paramedic at Delhi hospital

November 2, 2012 at 10:23 AM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Here's a new twist to multi-tasking! A security guard at a Delhi government-run hospital doubles up as a paramedic - jabbing patients with a syringe to collect blood.

24 fall ill after consuming adulterated flour in UP

October 20, 2012 at 10:22 PM

Lucknow, Oct 20 (IANS) More than two dozen people fell ill in three districts of western Uttar Pradesh Saturday after consuming adulterated 'Kuttu Ka Atta' during fasting for Navaratri, officials said.

Woman jumps off hospital building, dies

October 5, 2012 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) A 40-year-old woman, who was admitted to a government hospital after she consumed poison after killing her two step-children, died when she jumped from the hospital building Friday morning, police said.

Is Kalyan Singh returning to BJP?

October 4, 2012 at 2:38 PM

Lucknow, Oct 4 (IANS) Is former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh set to return to the BJP?

Another UP official accused of molestation

October 3, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Lucknow, Oct 3 (IANS) Two days after a senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer in Uttar Pradesh was accused of molestation, another state government official has been charged with trying to outrage the modesty of a woman, police said.

Widespread protests in UP over diesel price hike

September 14, 2012 at 8:20 PM

Lucknow, Sep 14 (IANS) Workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Samajwadi Party (SP) and the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) took to the streets across the Uttar Pradesh Friday to protest the diesel price hike.

UP to develop hi-tech industrial township in Bulandshahr

September 7, 2012 at 9:27 PM

Lucknow, Sep 7 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation (UPSIDC) will develop an integrated industrial township at Chola in Bulandshahr district, around 70 km from the national capital, an official said here Friday.

14-hour power failure hit NCR towns

July 30, 2012 at 8:59 PM

Ghaziabad, July 30 (IANS) The sudden failure of the Northern Grid Monday severely affected the NCR towns of Ghaziabad, Noida, Meerut and Bulandshahr, hitting common people and businesses alike. The 14-hour power failure also disrupted the movement of trains passing through Ghaziabad for Delhi.

Fasting Team Anna members see sugar levels drop, supporter falls sick

July 26, 2012 at 10:18 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The health of Team Anna members, on an indefinite fast against corruption, deteriorated on the second day of their agitation Thursday with their blood sugar levels dipping, said a statement from the India Against Corruption.

Thin crowds on second day of Team Anna fast

July 26, 2012 at 1:06 PM

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Day two of Team Anna's indefinite fast against corruption got off to a slow start Thursday with thin crowds and leaders of the movement missing in the morning hours.

Sweeper attends to patients, applies stitches in Ballia

July 11, 2012 at 7:36 PM

Ballia (Uttar Pradesh), July 11 (ANI): In yet another incident highlighting massive lacunae in country's medical system, a sweeper was found attending to patients at the district hospital here recently.

Ex-soldier scripts kidnap of son for ransom

July 2, 2012 at 11:24 AM

Lucknow, July 2 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Police are looking for a dismissed Indian Army soldier for scripting the kidnap of his son in Bulandshahr district.

Bulandshahr court summons Arvind Kejriwal over derogatory remarks

June 21, 2012 at 4:53 PM

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh), June 21 (ANI): A local court here summoned key Team Anna member Arvind Kejriwal recently for passing derogatory remarks against lawmakers.

Mystery shrouds couple's death in police custody

June 8, 2012 at 11:20 PM

Ghaziabad, June 8 (IANS) Mystery shrouds the death of a couple in the Ghaziabad police custody Thursday, following which four policemen have been suspended from service, police said.

Poor Muslim women connect to global fashion with crafts

June 3, 2012 at 11:20 AM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Marginalised Muslim craftswomen and weavers in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and in the capital are making an international connection with their work thanks to two projects by the Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA), one of the country's oldest crafts and women's empowerment organisations.

18 killed in Uttar Pradesh bus-mini truck crash

May 31, 2012 at 3:27 PM

Lucknow, May 31 (IANS) At least 18 people were killed when a Tata 407 mini truck they were travelling on collided head-on with a bus in Bulandshahr Thursday, police said.

Two arrested in UP for illegal supply of arms

May 14, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh), May 14(ANI): The police in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested two men involved in the illegal supply of arms to Maoists and also seized three foreign made pistols.

Akhilesh transfers 1,000 bureaucrats in 24 days

April 9, 2012 at 6:19 PM

Lucknow, April 9 (IANS) With more than 1,011 transfers in 24 days, the once powerful bureaucracy in Uttar Pradesh is running for cover these days.

Akhilesh transfers 112 cops

March 27, 2012 at 2:00 PM

Lucknow, March 27 (IANS) In what amounts to a virtual change of guard in Uttar Pradesh's top police establishment, Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav Tuesday reshuffled 112 officers, including four directors general of police (DGPs) and 65 of the state's 75 superintendents of police (SPs).

10 percent voting in first two hours of polling in sixth phase in UP polls (1st lead: UP Polls)

February 28, 2012 at 1:11 PM

Ghaziabad/Meerut, Feb 28 (ANI): Over 10 percent of the 2.17 crore strong electorate has cast their vote in the first two hours of polling in the sixth phase of polls in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday.

10 percent voting in first two hours of polling in sixth phase in UP polls(1st lead: UP polls)

February 28, 2012 at 12:47 PM

Ghaziabad/Meerut, Feb 28 (ANI): Over 10 percent of the 2.17 crore strong electorate has cast their vote in the first two hours of polling in the sixth phase of polls in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday.

RJD takes potshots at Nitish Govt. over Katju's press freedom remarks

February 27, 2012 at 8:57 PM

Patna, Feb 27 (ANI): Taking a dig at the Nitish Kumar Government in Bihar over Press Council of India (PCI) chairman Justice (retired) Markandey Katju's recent statement that the press did not enjoy freedom in the state, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Monday said the state government is trying to erode democratic values by imposing restrictions on people.

RJD takes potshots at Nitish Govt. over Katju's press freedom remarks

February 27, 2012 at 8:07 PM

Patna, Feb 27 (ANI): Taking a dig at the Nitish Kumar Government in Bihar over Press Council of India (PCI) chairman Justice (retired) Markandey Katju's recent statement that the press did not enjoy freedom in the state, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) on Monday said the state government is trying to erode democratic values by imposing restrictions on people.

Lalu lauds Rahul Gandhi, asks UP voters to support Congress

February 26, 2012 at 1:11 PM

Bulandshahr, Feb 26 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has lauded Rahul Gandhi for what he called his stellar efforts in reversing the fortunes of the Congress Party in poll-bound Uttar Pradesh.

Lalu backs Justice Katju's press freedom remarks

February 26, 2012 at 11:27 AM

Bulandshahr, Feb 26 (ANI): Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has endorsed the statement of Press Council of India (PCI) chairman Justice Markandey Katju, who had recently stirred a hornet's nest by stating that there was an acute lack of media freedom in Bihar.

Seven test tube twins born in 12 hours to create world record in Bulandshahr

January 28, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh), Jan.28 (ANI):Fourteen test tube babies were born using the in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) procedure to seven childless mothers in Bulandshahr.

Seven test tube twins born in 12 hours to create world record in Bulandshahr

January 28, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh), Jan.28 (ANI):Fourteen test tube babies were born using the in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) procedure to seven childless mothers in Bulandshahr.

18 killed, several injured as bus falls into river in Bulandshahr

October 11, 2010 at 5:20 PM

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh), Oct.11 (ANI): At least Eighteen people were killed and nineteen others injured as a bus carrying 100 passengers fell into a river in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr District on Monday.

HC permits Vishal Yadav to attend sister's engagement

December 31, 2009 at 2:45 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (ANI): The Delhi High Court on Thursday accepted a petition filed by Vishal Yadav's lawyer that permits him to attend his sister's engagement ceremony on January 3, 2010.

Uttar Pradesh farmers want better prices for sugarcane

October 29, 2009 at 2:55 PM

Bijnor/Bulandshahr(UP), Oct 29 (ANI): Farmers in Uttar Pradesh held agitations across the state on Wednesday demanding better prices for sugarcane.

Recovery of mobile phone provides a ray of hope for Aarushi's parents

September 15, 2009 at 3:05 PM

New Delhi, Sept 15 (ANI): A day after the Delhi Police's crime branch reportedly traced murdered teen Aarushi Talwar's mobile phone, her parents on Tuesday said its recovery provides a ray of hope for bringing the murderers to justice.

BSP legislator booked for manhandling party worker

May 31, 2009 at 6:08 PM

Lucknow, May 31 (IANS) A Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) legislator has been booked for allegedly beating one of his own party workers in Uttar Pradesh, police said Sunday.

Doctor shot dead in Greater Noida

April 16, 2009 at 8:52 PM

Greater Noida, April 16 (IANS) A doctor was shot dead by unidentified assailants outside his clinic here, police said Thursday.

Tempers run high ahead of Lok Sabha elections

April 7, 2009 at 5:42 PM

New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) The political temperature was rising ahead of Lok Sabha elections just nine days away with arrest orders against Railway Minister Lalu Prasad for threatening BJP candidate Varun Gandhi, now in jail, and an emotional Sikh journalist hurling a shoe at Home Minister P. Chidambaram at a Congress press conference Tuesday.

BJP candidate, 10 others booked for offensive slogans

April 7, 2009 at 1:31 PM

Lucknow, April 7 (IANS) Ashok Pradhan, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the Bulandshahr Lok Sabha seat in Uttar Pradesh, has been booked along with 10 party activists for making provocative statements, police said Tuesday.

BSP legislator faces charges of threatening people

April 2, 2009 at 5:20 PM

Lucknow, April 2 (IANS) A legislator of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) has been booked for threatening people and a police officer during an election meeting in Uttar Pradesh, an official said Thursday.

Policeman arrested for raping 14-year-old girl

March 18, 2009 at 10:12 PM

Lucknow, March 18 (IANS) A policeman was arrested Wednesday for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl in an Uttar Pradesh village, an official said.

School wall collapses in Uttar Pradesh, 30 students injured

January 26, 2009 at 6:37 PM

Lucknow, Jan 26 (IANS) Thirty students were injured, four of them critically, when a wall collapsed in a school in Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh Monday, the police said.

Kalyan Singh's exit prompts more supporters to quit BJP

January 23, 2009 at 9:47 PM

Bulandshahr (Uttar Pradesh), Jan 23 (IANS) Prompted by party veteran Kalyan Singh's abrupt resignation from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), a number of his supporters Friday announced their exit from the party.

Former official discloses 18 names in DDA housing scam

January 22, 2009 at 7:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) M.L. Gautam, a retired officer of Delhi Development Authority (DDA) arrested for alleged irregularities in the allotment of over 5,000 flats and touted as the kingpin, has disclosed names of 18 financers and builders involved in the scam, the police said Thursday.

All DDA allottees asked to file details as police probe scam

January 21, 2009 at 9:07 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) Widening the ambit of probe in the allotments of Delhi Development Authority (DDA) flats, the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police Wednesday sent notices to all 5,238 allottees, seeking their application details within 15 days.

Kalyan Singh quits BJP, predicts doom for party

January 20, 2009 at 8:14 PM

Lucknow, Jan 20 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh Tuesday quit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claiming he felt 'suffocated' and predicted doom for the party in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Kalyan Singh 'repeatedly embarrassed' BJP, says party

January 20, 2009 at 5:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Kalyan Singh had repeatedly embarrassed the party that had always been 'gracious' to him, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) said Tuesday after the former Uttar Pradesh chief minister quit on grounds that he was being humiliated.

Kalyan Singh quits BJP, says he felt suffocated

January 20, 2009 at 4:04 PM

Lucknow, Jan 20 (IANS) Former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh Tuesday quit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claiming that he felt 'suffocated' and set at rest speculation about his future by declaring that he was not joining any other party.

We want to get to bottom of DDA scam: Delhi Police chief

January 16, 2009 at 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Delhi Police Commissioner Y.S. Dadwal Friday said the enquiries in the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) scam are in the initial stage and they want to 'get to the bottom of the case' before making a recommendation whether the allotments should be cancelled.

After Rajasthan, police probe DDA scam roots in Uttar Pradesh

January 16, 2009 at 4:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) A team of Delhi Police's elite Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Friday rushed to Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr after the arrested ex-official of Delhi Development Authority (DDA) said that he had used details of people from that district to apply for flats under the reserved category.

Lawyers strike against new 'no mandatory arrest' rule

January 14, 2009 at 11:26 AM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Lawyers in the National Capital Region (NCR) went on a day-long strike Wednesday to demand withdrawal of amendments to the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC). With the amendments, it is no longer mandatory to arrest someone charged with an offence punishable with up to seven years in jail.

Lawyers strike Jan 14 against statute amendments

January 10, 2009 at 10:22 PM

New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) Lawyers of different bar associations of Delhi and neighbouring areas will observe a day-long strike Jan 14 to demand withdrawal of amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) that removes the mandatory arrest provisions for offences punishable with jail terms of up to seven years.

Two brothers arrested with over Rs.300,000 in fake currency

December 30, 2008 at 9:50 PM

Noida, Dec 30 (IANS) Two brothers were arrested with counterfeit currency worth over Rs.300,000, the police said Tuesday.

Prisoner kills self in Agra jail

December 13, 2008 at 2:44 PM

Agra, Dec 13 (IANS) A prisoner serving life sentence in the overcrowded Agra Central Jail has committed suicide by hanging himself, the authorities said Saturday.

BSP of no significance outside Uttar Pradesh: Rajnath Singh

November 25, 2008 at 4:26 PM

Lucknow, Nov 25 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh's ruling Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) was inconsequential anywhere outside the state, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh said here Tuesday while declaring that Chief Minister Mayawati would not realise her aspiration to become prime minister.

Hotelier shot dead in Uttar Pradesh

November 23, 2008 at 8:03 PM

Ghaziabad, Nov 23 (IANS) A hotelier was shot dead by five armed men in a town in western Uttar Pradesh Sunday, the police said.

Ajay Katara granted bail in abduction case

November 12, 2008 at 10:22 PM

Ghaziabad, Nov 12 (IANS) Ajay Katara, the main witness in the 2002 murder of Delhi youth Nitish Katara, was Wednesday granted bail by a Ghaziabad court in a case relating to the abduction of a property dealer last month.

Rajnath among BJP Lok Sabha candidates, Atal may not contest

November 11, 2008 at 8:36 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Rajnath Singh is among 11 candidates from Uttar Pradesh the party Tuesday evening said will contest the 2009 Lok Sabha elections, even as party sources claimed that former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee may not stand from the Lucknow seat which he represents.

Rajnath figures among BJP's Lok Sabha candidates

November 11, 2008 at 6:09 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party Rajnath Singh is among the 11 candidates from Uttar Pradesh whose names the party released Tuesday evening to contest the 2009 Lok Sabha elections.

Junk dealer arrested with fake currency notes of Rs.96,000

November 7, 2008 at 3:02 PM

Lucknow, Nov 7 (IANS) A junk dealer has been arrested after being found with counterfeit currency notes of Rs.96,000 in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshaher district, the police said Friday.

Nitish Katara murder witness arrested, sent to judicial custody

October 6, 2008 at 8:40 PM

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 3 (IANS) Ajay Katara, the main witness in the 2002 murder of Delhi youth Nitish Katara, was Friday arrested here on charges of kidnapping a property dealer and remanded to 14 days judicial custody by a court, the police said.

Nitish Katara murder witness arrested, sent to judicial custody

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh), Oct 3 (IANS) Ajay Katara, the main witness in the 2002 murder of Delhi youth Nitish Katara, was Friday arrested here on charges of kidnapping a property dealer and remanded to 14 days judicial custody by a court, the police said.