January 13, 2026 - Page 3 of 4 - The Lucknow Tribune

Lucknow Police Arrest Four Notorious Burglars in Joint Operation

January 13, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a major breakthrough, a joint team of the Lucknow Crime Branch and Madianav Police Station arrested four seasoned criminals involved in breaking into locked homes and stealing valuables. The operation also led to the recovery of illegal firearms, explosives, cash, stolen jewelry, and a stolen motorcycle. Incident Overview:On January 11, 2026, the joint police team was deployed at IIM Tiraha for routine patrol, monitoring suspicious vehicles and individuals, and checking for wanted persons. Based on a tip-off from a confidential informant, the police intercepted a group carrying stolen…

Lucknow Police Arrest Man in Sexual Assault Case Under POCSO Act

January 13, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Lucknow Police have arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a minor girl in the Mal police jurisdiction, Northern Zone. According to police reports, on January 9, 2026, a complaint was lodged at Mal Police Station by the victim’s father against Durgesh Kanojia, son of Maikulal, resident of Antagadhi Saura village, Mal, Lucknow. The complaint alleged that Durgesh had sexually assaulted his daughter. A case (FIR No. 011/2026) under Section 64 of the BNS Act was registered, and based on further evidence, charges under the POCSO Act were…

Tragic Death of Woman in Apartment Fire in Lucknow

January 13, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A tragic incident occurred early today when a fire broke out in flats at Rohtas Apartment, Ravindrapalli, near Nilgiri Chauraha on Ayodhya Road. The incident took place around 7:09 AM, when the control room received an emergency call reporting a fire in Flats 73 and 74. Police and fire officials, including the Officer-in-Charge of Ghazipur and HAL Police Post, immediately rushed to the scene. The flats belong to Haseen Ahmed, and the fire was reported in Flat 74, residence of Syed Mohammad Ammar Rizvi. During the fire, 45-year-old Nida…

Mission Shakti 5.0 Awareness Drive Held at Aliganj, Focus on Women’s Safety and Cyber Awareness

January 13, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Under the ongoing Mission Shakti Phase 5.0 campaign, the Aliganj Police Station team of the Lucknow Police Commissionerate organized a special women safety and empowerment awareness programme at Kapurthala Crossing in the Aliganj area. The initiative aimed to spread awareness among women and girl students about personal safety, legal rights, and cyber security. The programme was conducted under the directions of Police Commissioner Lucknow Amrendra Kumar Sengar. As part of Mission Shakti 5.0, Mission Shakti Centres have been established in all 54 police stations of Lucknow district, each staffed…

Lucknow Police Recover Lost Mobile Phones, Hand Over Devices to Their Owners

January 13, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Demonstrating its commitment to public service and citizen-friendly policing, the Kaiserbagh Police Station under the Western Zone of the Lucknow Police Commissionerate successfully recovered several lost mobile phones and returned them to their rightful owners. Acting under the direction of Police Commissioner Lucknow Shri Amrendra Kumar Sengar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (West), Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (West), Assistant Commissioner of Police Kaiserbagh, and the Station House Officer of Kaiserbagh, the police traced mobile phones reported lost or misplaced and registered on the CEIR (Central Equipment Identity Register) portal.…

Lucknow Police Organises Special Training Workshop on Effective Use of Social Media Tools in Investigation

January 13, 2026 Arijit Bose

Over 170 Police Personnel Trained to Trace Digital Footprints Using OSINT and Free Tools Lucknow: In a significant step towards strengthening smart policing and modern investigative capabilities, the Specialized Training Branch of the Lucknow Police Commissionerate organised a one-day special training workshop on the effective use of social media tools for investigation and information gathering. The workshop was conducted in compliance with the directions of the Uttar Pradesh Government and Police Headquarters. It was held under the direction of Police Commissioner Lucknow, Amrendra Kumar Sengar, and under the guidance of…

Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay Releases 21 Books at Lucknow University

January 13, 2026 Arijit Bose

Education Without Moral Values Cannot Guide Society, Says Minister National Education Policy a Medium for India’s Intellectual Renaissance Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay released 21 books based on arts, science and social sciences at Lucknow University. The book release ceremony was held on the university campus under the chairmanship of Vice-Chancellor Prof. Manuka Khanna. The books were published under the ambitious “Bharat Bauddhiks” initiative of Vidya Bharati Higher Education Institute, aimed at integrating the Indian knowledge tradition into the mainstream of higher education. Addressing the gathering as…

Digital Technology, Transparency and Good Governance to Empower Villages

January 13, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow/Unnao: Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Monday described the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural) Act, 2025, popularly referred to as the ‘G RAM G’ Act, as a historic and transformative initiative that will decisively strengthen the foundation of rural India. Interacting with the media at the Inspection House in Unnao, the Deputy Chief Minister said the Act provides a clear and robust roadmap for building a developed India, developed Uttar Pradesh and developed villages under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister…

Urban Development and Energy Minister A.K. Sharma Reviews Preparations at Mela Area

January 13, 2026 Arijit Bose

Displays Human Sensitivity by Interacting with Children and Sanitation Workers Minister Engages with Devotees to Assess Facilities on Ground Devotees Express Satisfaction, Thank Minister for Efficient Arrangements Lucknow/Prayagraj: Uttar Pradesh’s Urban Development and Energy Minister, A.K. Sharma, conducted a comprehensive on-ground inspection of the mela area during his visit to Prayagraj, closely reviewing the preparations being made for the large influx of devotees. During the inspection, the minister issued necessary directions to concerned officials, emphasising that the convenience, safety and cleanliness of the crores of devotees visiting the mela remain…

Focus on Technology-Driven MSMEs and 100% Utilisation of Welfare Scheme Budgets

January 13, 2026 Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Emphasising the Yogi government’s commitment to strengthening traditional industries and boosting employment, Uttar Pradesh’s Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), Khadi and Village Industries, Silk, Handloom and Textile Industries, Rakesh Sachan, reviewed the progress of departmental schemes and budget utilisation in detail. The review meeting was held at the auditorium of the Khadi and Village Industries Board, 8 Tilak Marg, Lucknow, where the minister assessed the financial and physical progress of schemes implemented by the MSME Department, Khadi and Village Industries Department, and the Handloom and Textile…