New Delhi, July 1: Leaders across the political spectrum, including Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya and BSP chief Mayawati wished Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on his 53rd birthday.

In a post on X, Congress President Kharge said: “Heartfelt birthday wishes to Shri Akhilesh Yadav, former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh and National President of the Samajwadi Party. I wish you a bright future, excellent health, and a long life.”

“Together, we will continue to advance towards social justice, inclusive development, and strengthening democracy and the Constitution,” he added.

Taking to X, Gandhi said: “Warmest birthday greetings to Akhilesh Yadav ji.”

“With the participation of PDA, we will together fulfill the resolve for social justice. Best wishes for good health and a happy life,” he added.

Praying for good health and long life for the SP chief, CM Adityanath wrote on X: “Heartfelt birthday greetings to former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. I pray to Lord Shri Ram for your good health and long life.”

BSP chief Mayawati also wished the former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, saying “Heartfelt greetings to Samajwadi Party chief, former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, and current MP Akhilesh Yadav on his birthday.”

“Best wishes to him and his family for a happy and long life,” she wrote on X.

Deputy Chief Minister Maurya said: “Heartfelt birthday greetings and best wishes to Samajwadi Party chief, former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, and MP Akhilesh Yadav”.

“May Lord Shri Ram, Lord Shri Krishna, and Adi Dev Mahadev bless you with good health and a long life.”

Meanwhile, celebrations began early Wednesday at the Samajwadi Party headquarters in Lucknow and across several districts of Uttar Pradesh. Party leaders, office-bearers, and workers gathered at the state headquarters to celebrate the occasion by cutting a cake and extending their wishes. Supporters prayed for his good health, long life, and an active public career.

New Delhi, July 1: In a significant breakthrough against motor vehicle theft, an alert patrolling team of Delhi Police arrested two vehicle thieves and recovered four stolen two-wheelers from the accused, police said on Wednesday.

An official statement said that a team of Daryaganj Police Station, which was on routine patrolling duty on the intervening night of June 26 and 27, noticed two suspicious persons riding two separate scooters, at Netaji Subhash (NS) Marg near Delhi Gate area.

When signaled to stop for checking, both riders became nervous, abandoned their scooters, and attempted to flee. The police team, demonstrating promptness and vigilance, chased and apprehended both suspects after a brief pursuit, officials said.

Subsequently, FIR No. 014688/2026 dated 27.06.2026, U/S 305(B)/317(2)/3(5) BNS, PS Darya Ganj, was registered and investigation was taken up.

The statement further said that the successful operation was carried out by HC Chunniram, Ct. Gaurav under the supervision of INSP./SHO PS Dariyaganj and all over supervision of ACP Daryaganj .

The police personnel’s alert patrolling, swift response and timely action led to the arrest of both accused and recovery of multiple stolen vehicles, including two scooters and two motorcycles.

Both the accused, identified as Mohd. Shadman and Mohd. Kaif are 19-year-olds and residents of the national Capital’s Daryaganj area.

During interrogation, both accused failed to produce any valid ownership or registration documents for the scooters in their possession. Verification through the ZIPNET/internal vehicle database confirmed that both scooters had been stolen, investigators said.

During sustained interrogation and on the basis of their disclosure statements, two additional stolen motorcycles were recovered. Further investigation is in progress to ascertain their involvement in other auto-lifting cases across the district as well as the national Capital.

In all, police have recovered four two-wheelers from both the accused, that include a TVS Ntorq Scooter, Suzuki Burgman Scooter, Hero Splendor Plus Motorcycle, Honda Shine Motorcycle.

Officials said that all recovered vehicles have been seized in accordance with the relevant provisions of law.

New Delhi, July 1: The Cyber Police Station in Delhi’s South District has busted an organised ‘digital arrest’ cyber fraud syndicate and arrested three alleged members from West Bengal in connection with a Rs 7.22 lakh online fraud case, officials said on Wednesday.

The accused have been identified as Samiran Roy of South 24 Parganas, Prince Shaw of Howrah, and Samar Chatterjee of Howrah. According to the police, none of the three has any previous criminal record.

The arrests were made during raids conducted in South 24 Parganas and Howrah after an extensive financial and technical investigation. Police said the operation exposed the banking infrastructure of an interstate and international cyber fraud network.

The case came to light after a woman, identified as ‘M.S.’, lodged a complaint alleging that she had been duped of Rs 7.22 lakh in a ‘digital arrest’ scam. Based on her complaint, an e-FIR (No. 365/2026) dated June 6 was registered at Cyber Police Station, South District, under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

According to the police, the fraudsters impersonated officials from the Mumbai Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), and senior IPS officers. They allegedly kept the victim under continuous WhatsApp video calls, falsely claiming she was under investigation, and pressured her into transferring Rs 7.22 lakh through RTGS.

The investigation was carried out by a team comprising Sub-Inspector Udai Singh, Head Constables Vikas Kumar and Praveen Kumar, Constables Praveen Joon, Sultan and Subhash under the leadership of Inspector Hansraj Swami, SHO, Cyber South Police Station, and the overall supervision of the ACP (Operations), South District.

During the probe, investigators found that the defrauded money was initially transferred to a Bandhan Bank account allegedly operated by Samiran Roy and Prince Shaw before being routed through multiple bank accounts to conceal the money trail. Technical analysis of digital evidence also revealed links with cyber fraudsters operating from Thailand and Myanmar.

Police said the accused were involved in supplying mule bank accounts, SIM cards and banking credentials to organised cybercriminals. The syndicate allegedly arranged bank accounts into which victims transferred money after being intimidated through fake ‘digital arrest’ calls.

During the raids, police recovered six mobile phones, one HP Victus laptop, 18 debit and credit cards, seven cheque books, 15 SIM cards, two rubber stamps and six Aadhaar cards.

Delhi Police said further investigation is underway to identify other members of the syndicate, trace the proceeds of crime and uncover the network’s interstate and international links.