State vs. Unnamed Accused — Maharajganj sword wielding and traffic violation case

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30 Oct 2026Arrest

UP man cuts birthday cakes placed on car bonnet with sword on highway, arrested

A man along with his friends was arrested after videos showed him cutting his birthday cake with a sword on a highway in Uttar Pradesh. The incident highlighted concerns over traffic violations and risks to other road users.

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Explanation in simple terms

What:: A man and his friends were arrested for cutting birthday cakes with a sword on a road.
Who:: The man and his friends are the accused, and the Kolhui police station is the law enforcement agency.
When:: Reported on 30 Oct 2026.
Where:: Kolhui police station, Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh.
Why:: The accused were arrested because their actions caused traffic violations and created risks for other people on the road.
What it means:: The arrest means the police have taken the accused into custody to begin the formal legal process.

28 Oct 2026Arrest

Action against those brandishing swords on the road in Maharajganj: 5 accused arrested, search for others continues.

Maharajganj Kolhui police action against youths performing dangerous bike stunts with swords. Latest Updates. A video of youths performing stunts on motorcycles and brandishing swords on the road in the Kolhui police station area of Maharajganj has gone viral on social media. The police have taken five youths into custody.

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Explanation in simple terms

What:: Police arrested five youths after a video of dangerous motorcycle stunts and sword brandishing went viral.
Who:: The Kolhui police station officers arrested the five accused individuals.
When:: Reported on 28 Oct 2026.
Where:: Kolhui police station, Maharajganj.
Why:: The accused are being held for allegedly performing dangerous bike stunts and brandishing swords on the road.
What it means:: The police have taken the accused into custody and are currently searching for other people involved.

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State vs. Unnamed Accused — Maharajganj sword wielding and traffic violation case

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UP man cuts birthday cakes placed on car bonnet with sword on highway, arrested

Action against those brandishing swords on the road in Maharajganj: 5 accused arrested, search for others continues.

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