Inspector Satish Kumar, a Quarter Master from the 4th Battalion of the PAC unit in Prayagraj, was allegedly shot dead outside his residence here, officials said on Monday.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai accused the BJP-led governments in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana of allowing the burning of firecrackers on Diwali despite the ban.
Post-Diwali celebrations have left the pollution hanging in the air as smoky smog. Roads of the city have also been littered with remains of crackers, boxes of sweets, edibles, beverage bottles and other such waste.
According to the police, the accused was out of bail in a cyber case filed by the victim when he shot at her at her home. He wanted to withdraw the complaint filed by her. When she refused to do so he allegedly shot at her.
Delhi received the most anticipated gift on Diwali day, as the national capital recorded the best air quality with a 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 218 today, which was the best in at least three weeks.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the 'Deepotsav', organised by the Uttar Pradesh government in Ayodhya is "amazing, divine and unforgettable".
The Chief Minister also inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of a total of 52 development projects worth Rs 153 crore for different gram panchayats of Gorakhpur district on the occasion.
"88 diplomats from 54 countries came yesterday (to Ayodhya). Those who were not present here (Ayodhya) texted us that they had missed the chance to come to Ayodhya. Those diplomats) who were present here during Deepotsav said that they should have come with their family, it would have been m