Day: March 12, 2025

Lucknow: With the festival of Holi around the corner, the Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has intensified its crackdown against adulterated food products in the city. In a major operation, FSDA conducted raids at multiple shops across Lucknow, including Thakurganj Khoya Mandi. FSDA’s Swift Action During the raids, several traders fled, abandoning their stock of adulterated khoya. Authorities seized approximately 3.5 quintals of contaminated khoya, raising concerns about food safety ahead of the festival. Samples Sent for Testing The FSDA team collected a total of 52 samples for laboratory…

Lucknow: In a major development in the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) scam, the Enforcement Directorate (ED), Lucknow, has temporarily attached movable and immovable properties worth Rs 89.84 lakh. The action has been taken under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. The Case Background The NRHM scam is one of Uttar Pradesh’s most significant corruption cases, involving the misuse of government funds allocated for healthcare services. The scandal exposed the collusion of government officials, politicians, and other stakeholders in siphoning off public money. The investigation…

New Delhi: The Special Task Force (STF) of Delhi’s Shahdara district has busted a major online fraud racket in the Anand Vihar area. The gang was luring people through dating apps and inviting them to bars, where they were coerced into paying exorbitant food and liquor bills. Four suspects have been arrested in connection with this case. How the Arrests Were Made On March 8, 2025, the STF received a tip-off that some individuals were involved in scamming people at the “Big Daddy Bar” in Cross River Mall, Anand Vihar,…

Lucknow: A 15-year-old mentally challenged boy, who had been missing for the past two months, was successfully reunited with his family by the Thakurganj police. The boy’s distraught mother had approached SHO Thakurganj, Shrikant Rai, in tears, seeking help to locate her missing son. Responding to the plea, SHO Rai promptly deployed a police team to track down the teenager. The police team meticulously examined CCTV footage from multiple areas, leveraged social media platforms, and conducted extensive searches across different localities. Their persistent efforts eventually led to a breakthrough, and…

Lucknow: With the upcoming festivals of Ramzan, Holi, and Eid, the Excise Department in Lucknow has intensified its crackdown on illegal liquor sales. Under the direction of ACP Rajkumar Singh of Chowk Kotwali, a joint operation was launched by Thakurganj Inspector, Chowk Inspector, and their police teams in collaboration with the Excise Department. The initiative aims to curb the illegal sale of liquor across the city, ensuring law and order during the festive period. As part of this drive, police and excise teams have been conducting surprise inspections at liquor…

Lucknow: In a shocking incident, the bodies of a young couple were found hanging from a mango tree under mysterious circumstances on the outskirts of a village in the Itaunja police station area of Lucknow. The tragic discovery was made in Atesua village, sending shockwaves across the local community. Upon receiving information, the police immediately arrived at the scene and initiated an investigation. Given the sensitive nature of the case, the field unit and senior officials were also alerted to ensure a thorough probe. A large crowd of villagers gathered…