Day: February 28, 2025

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested two individuals involved in an organized cyber fraud gang operating in collaboration with Chinese nationals. The gang was running a sophisticated cyber scam through digital arrest schemes and gaming-trading applications. The arrested accused, identified as Rohan Agarwal and Harshvardhan, were apprehended from Gautam Buddh Nagar. According to STF officials, the gang used digital platforms to dupe unsuspecting victims through fraudulent gaming and trading applications, causing significant financial losses. During the operation, the STF recovered several documents related to cybercrime, ₹4 lakh…

Mathura: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UPSTF) has achieved a significant breakthrough in curbing illegal arms smuggling in the state. Acting on intelligence inputs, UPSTF arrested three members of an arms smuggling gang—Veerpal Yadav, Lakhan Singh, and Sachin—from Mathura. A large cache of illegal weapons and ammunition was recovered from their possession, including two pistols, multiple revolvers, and a substantial number of live cartridges and empty shells. According to initial investigations, the gang was actively involved in smuggling arms from Rajasthan and supplying them across Uttar Pradesh and the…

Lucknow Police Takes Swift Action, Nabs Accused Within Hours Lucknow: Lucknow police have arrested eight accused and taken one minor into protective custody in connection with the attack on a bus conductor and the looting of his mobile phone. The incident took place on February 26, 2025, after an altercation stemming from a missed bus departure. The Incident: The primary accused, Shehzad Khan, had booked a ticket for a YOLO bus from Delhi to Lucknow on February 25. His pickup point was Akshardham Temple, where the bus waited for around…

Kanpur: A father’s reprimand turned into a nightmare when his minor son fled home with cash and jewelry worth crores. The incident took place in the Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi Nagar area of Panki, where a businessman’s son went missing along with valuables including gold, silver, and cash. After extensive searching, neither the minor nor the stolen assets could be found, prompting the businessman to file a police complaint. Taking swift action, Kanpur police investigated the matter thoroughly. Eventually, the tenth-grade student was tracked down to a hotel, where he was…

Lucknow: On the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, a grand Shiv Baraat procession was taken out in the areas of Ganeshganj Naka, Aminabad, and Kaiserbagh. A large number of devotees enthusiastically participated in the event, celebrating with immense devotion. To ensure smooth and safe proceedings, the Kaiserbagh Police made extensive security arrangements. Patrolling was intensified on the streets, and every movement was closely monitored to prevent any untoward incidents. Inspector Sunil Kumar of Kaiserbagh, along with SSI Ramanand, SI Prashant, Head Constable Akhilesh Tripathi, and other police personnel, kept a…

Lucknow: In preparation for the upcoming festivals of Ramzan and Holi, a Peace Committee meeting was convened at Saadatganj Police Station. The meeting was conducted under the leadership of Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP) West, Dhananjay Singh Kushwaha, with Inspector Brajesh Singh playing a key role in organizing the discussion. The meeting saw participation from prominent members of the community, ensuring a collaborative approach to maintaining peace and harmony during the festive period. Officials from various civic bodies, including the Municipal Corporation, the Water Supply Department, and the Electricity…