Day: February 25, 2026

Lucknow: In a major breakthrough, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF) has arrested six individuals for allegedly orchestrating mass cheating during the 2026 High School and Intermediate examinations conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board). The accused were apprehended from Mainpuri following a targeted operation based on intelligence inputs regarding organised malpractice aimed at compromising the sanctity of the board examinations. Arrested Accused Identified The arrested individuals have been identified as: Ashish (Manager) Arun Kumar alias Tinku (Teacher) Ankit alias Prashant (Teacher) Shiva Chauhan alias…

Lucknow: Ahead of the upcoming festivals of Holi and Eid, a grand parade and Peace Committee meeting were organized at the Kaisarbagh police station in the state capital to review security arrangements and reinforce communal harmony. The meeting, chaired by the DCP (West), brought together local residents, community leaders, and prominent citizens to promote brotherhood and ensure peaceful celebrations. Senior police officials interacted with members of both communities and appealed for cooperation in maintaining law and order. Addressing the gathering, the DCP (West) urged citizens to celebrate Holi and Eid…

Lucknow: In view of the upcoming festivals, the Talkatora police have intensified security measures and launched a special vehicle checking drive to ensure public safety and smooth traffic movement. A focused enforcement campaign was carried out at Pal Tiraha crossing under the Talkatora police station limits. During the drive, police personnel conducted thorough inspections of two-wheelers and four-wheelers passing through the busy intersection. The operation was led by Station House Officer Kuldeep Dubey, accompanied by the local outpost in-charge and a team of police personnel. Officers checked vehicle documents, monitored…

Lucknow: In view of the upcoming festival season, heightened security arrangements were put in place in the Hazratganj police station area, with senior officers conducting an intensive foot patrol to ensure law and order and smooth traffic movement. Under the supervision of ACP Vikas Jaiswal, Hazratganj Inspector Vikram Singh, and Traffic Inspector Uday Pratap Singh, a joint team of police personnel carried out a comprehensive area inspection. The officers moved through key market stretches and busy intersections, interacting with shopkeepers, pedestrians and commuters. The foot patrol was aimed at maintaining…