Day: December 12, 2025

Lucknow/Delhi | The Delhi Police have arrested three alleged members of a cyber fraud syndicate involved in duping a 71-year-old woman of Rs 49 lakh, officials confirmed to mediapersons. The arrests were made during coordinated raids in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, where the accused were frequently relocating to avoid police detection. The arrested individuals have been identified as Arjun Saini (20), Vimlesh (19), and Mohd Abeed alias Mubashir (20), all residents of Lucknow, according to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) Aditya Gautam. Saini and Abeed have education up to Class 8…

Lucknow | In a significant operation targeting illegal immigrants, the Uttar Pradesh Police conducted a crackdown on unauthorized settlements in the Dalibag area of Lucknow, uncovering several surprising developments. The operation focused on residents of Rohingya and Bangladeshi origin who were reportedly living in makeshift huts without legal authorization. During the raids, police found that many of the inhabitants, who claimed to be uneducated laborers, had access to unexpected amenities. Officers discovered electricity connections, ceiling fans, bulbs, charging points, and well-maintained living spaces resembling a VIP camp rather than typical…

Lucknow | In a proactive move to ensure the safety of traders, the Adarsh Vyapari Association held a meeting  in Purnia focusing on the security and law-and-order concerns of the city’s gold and jewelry merchants. During the session, traders urged the Lucknow Police Commissionerate’s ADCP North, Gopinath Soni, to increase police patrolling in key markets. The meeting also addressed issues of harassment faced by the traders, with the association emphasizing the need for constant vigilance against antisocial elements. The organization’s president, Rajesh Soni, along with Trans Gomti chapter president Sheelu…

Lucknow | In a major pre-festive crackdown, Lucknow Police booked 1,123 individuals on Monday night for drinking in public, creating nuisance, obstructing traffic, or violating public order. The intensified enforcement drive comes as Christmas celebrations begin and New Year approaches. According to official data, police teams checked 3,073 people across the city’s five zones. Of these, over one-third were booked for various violations related to public drinking and disorderly behaviour. Zone-wise Action North Zone: 484 checked | 115 booked South Zone: 484 checked | 223 booked East Zone: 709 checked |…

Lucknow | Former IPS officer and Azad Adhikar Sena chief Amitabh Thakur was detained by Uttar Pradesh Police on Wednesday from the Sitapur–Maholi border while travelling to Delhi. The action was taken in connection with an alleged fraud case dating back to 1999, involving the acquisition of an industrial plot in Deoria district. According to officials, police personnel in plain clothes intercepted Thakur on board a train and escorted him off after he failed to cooperate with the ongoing investigation. Allegations of Forgery and Misuse of Position The case stems…