Day: March 30, 2026

Lucknow: The Sarojini Nagar Police Station, with the assistance of local residents, arrested two habitual offenders involved in multiple theft cases and recovered stolen vehicle parts from their possession. According to police officials, the accused were identified as Shahid Khan alias Abdul Samad Khan (19), a resident of Barabanki, and Aman Kashyap (19), a resident of Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow. The case came to light after complaints were filed by victims including Ramvriksh Yadav alias Bablu, Mahendra Pratap Trivedi, and Danish, who reported thefts from their garages and scrap shops on…

Lucknow: As part of the ongoing Mission Shakti 5.0 campaign, the Lucknow Police Commissionerate carried out an extensive awareness programme in Gram Panchayat Haroni under the jurisdiction of Banthra Police Station. The initiative focused on educating women and young girls about safety measures, legal rights, government welfare schemes, and cyber security. The programme was conducted under the direction of Police Commissioner Amrendra Kumar Sengar, who has been spearheading efforts to strengthen women’s safety across the district. Police officials highlighted that Mission Shakti centres have already been established in 54 police…

Lucknow: Under the ongoing Mission Shakti 5.0 campaign, the Lucknow Police Commissionerate organised a comprehensive awareness drive on women’s safety, empowerment, and cyber security in the Alambagh area. A team from Alambagh Police Station conducted the outreach programme at Chander Nagar Market, where women and young girls were educated about various safety measures, legal rights, and support systems available to them. The initiative was carried out under the guidance of Police Commissioner Amrendra Kumar Sengar, as part of a wider effort to strengthen women’s safety infrastructure across the city. Officials…

Lucknow: The Aliganj Police Station arrested an accused for allegedly attempting to set a man on fire by pouring petrol over him following a dispute over money. According to police officials, the incident took place on March 27 in the Aliganj area, when the accused attacked the victim, identified as Rakesh Yadav, while he was returning home. The assault reportedly stemmed from a financial dispute that had occurred two days earlier. The complaint was lodged by Rani Yadav, sister of the victim, who informed the police that the accused poured…

Lucknow: A joint team of the Crime Unit (Eastern Zone) and Ghazipur Police Station successfully arrested an accused involved in a ₹14 lakh fraud case, where the victim was lured on the pretext of being shown a piece of land. According to police officials, the complainant, Vishwajeet Singh, a resident of Gorakhpur, had arrived in Lucknow on March 27 to purchase land. He was allegedly called near a café in Indira Nagar by the accused persons, who fled with a bag containing ₹14 lakh after deceiving him. Based on the…

Lucknow: The Lucknow Police Commissionerate organised a special training workshop on “Mental Health and Behavioural Skills” for police personnel, in line with directives from the Government of Uttar Pradesh and the Director General of Police. Held under the leadership of Police Commissioner Amrendra Kumar Sengar, the workshop focused on enhancing efficiency, sensitivity, and mental resilience among traffic police and Dial 112 personnel. The programme was conducted under the guidance of senior officers including Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime & Headquarters) Aparna Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Police (Law & Order) Bablu…