Day: May 4, 2026

Lucknow — In a significant breakthrough, the BKT Police Station arrested a 19-year-old youth accused of luring and abducting a minor girl, while also rescuing the victim safely. According to police officials, the case was registered on April 4, 2026, under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and the POCSO Act, following a complaint filed by the victim’s family. The arrested person was accused of enticing the minor and establishing illegal physical relations with her. Acting swiftly on technical inputs and informant information, the police team apprehended the…

Lucknow — A strict traffic enforcement drive was carried out at the busy Munshi Pulia Crossing, as city traffic police launched a major crackdown on rule violators. Under the leadership of the DCP Traffic, Traffic Inspector Ravindra Singh spearheaded an intensive checking campaign at the intersection. The operation focused on curbing dangerous practices such as wrong-side driving and riding without helmets. During the drive, several motorists found speeding on the wrong side were stopped and fined on the spot. Two-wheeler riders without helmets also faced strict action, with a large…

Lucknow — A tense situation unfolded at the Dubagga Police Station after a group of lawyers staged a strong protest, leading to a heated confrontation with police personnel over a land-related dispute. According to sources, the protest was triggered by allegations that Sub-Inspector Vibhav Deepak intervened to halt work on a disputed piece of land. This reportedly angered members of the legal fraternity, who gathered at the police station and expressed their strong objection in an aggressive manner. Eyewitnesses reported intense verbal exchanges between the protesting advocates and police officials,…

Lucknow: Agra–Lucknow Expressway — A tragic road accident claimed the life of a young man on Sunday near the zero point of the expressway, close to Lucknow, after he was hit by a speeding unidentified vehicle. The deceased has been identified as Rohit Gautam, who reportedly died on the spot due to the impact of the collision. According to initial reports, the vehicle struck him at high speed and fled the scene immediately after the accident. The incident drew a large crowd of bystanders, prompting swift police response. Upon receiving…

Lucknow — In a major breakthrough, the city police successfully solved a burglary case in the Kaiserbagh area, arresting three accused and recovering stolen cash, gold and silver jewellery, along with a motorcycle used in the crime. The operation was carried out under the leadership of DCP West Kamlesh Dixit, with ACP Kaiserbagh Navratna Gautam and Inspector Anjani Kumar Mishra playing key roles in the investigation and arrests. According to police officials, the burglary incident had triggered an intensive search operation by the Kaiserbagh police team. Continuous raids were conducted…

Lucknow:  In a strict enforcement drive aimed at improving road safety, the city police intensified action against traffic violators in the Budheshwar area under the leadership of DCP Raveena Tyagi and Traffic Inspector Devesh Shahi. The special campaign, led by TI Devesh Shahi, focused on streamlining traffic movement and curbing road accidents. During the drive, police teams conducted extensive checking and took action against motorists violating key traffic rules. Over six dozen vehicles were challaned for offences such as riding without helmets, triple riding on two-wheelers, and other violations of…

Lucknow — In a significant step to curb organised crime, the Lucknow Police Commissionerate has launched a dedicated Organised Crime Helpline, inviting citizens to share confidential information on illegal activities, particularly drug trafficking and human trafficking. The helpline, introduced by the Crime Branch, allows residents to report sensitive information anonymously via the number 7839861034. Officials have assured that the identity of informants will be kept strictly confidential, encouraging more citizens to come forward without fear of retaliation. This initiative aligns with the Government of Uttar Pradesh’s Zero Tolerance Policy towards…