Author: Arijit Bose

Lucknow | With the festive season approaching, including Irani Bahar and Diwali, the Lucknow Police Commissionerate has issued a detailed directive to ensure safe and regulated sale of firecrackers across the city. The meeting chaired on September 2, 2025, emphasized strict compliance with safety norms by all licensed firecracker vendors. Officials highlighted that both East Zone (15 cases) and Central Zone (24 cases) had been identified for close monitoring under Lucknow Fireworks Dossier Welfare Station-10. Key Directives Issued Licensed Vendors Only: Sale of firecrackers will be allowed strictly through licensed…

Lucknow |Under the guidance of Police Commissioner Lucknow, Amrendra Kumar Sengar, and Joint Police Commissioner (Law & Order), Babl00 Kumar, the Lucknow Police has launched a special initiative — Mahila Beat Abhiyan — across all zones of the city to ensure women’s safety, empowerment, and awareness. The campaign aims to sensitize women, especially students and working professionals, about crucial safety measures, helplines, and support services. Police teams visited schools, crowded public places, main roads, intersections, and marketplaces, conducting awareness drives. Women were informed about services such as 1090 Women’s Helpline,…

Sultanpur | In a surprise move, a joint team of the District Supply Department and the Regional Transport Office (RTO) carried out sudden raids at several petrol pumps in Sultanpur on Tuesday. The operation was conducted under the directives of District Magistrate Kumar Harsh, with the aim of ensuring compliance with road safety norms. The inspections were led by District Supply Officer Jivesh Maurya and PTO Surendra Tiwari from the RTO department. During the raid, officials warned petrol pump operators in clear terms that strict action would be taken if…

New Delhi : The Outer District Police have intensified their crackdown on illegal immigrants in the capital, with a special focus on individuals overstaying their visas or residing without valid documentation. In the latest operation, a Gambia national was apprehended in the jurisdiction of PS Nihal Vihar for violating immigration laws. On September 1, 2025, a patrol team comprising HC Gajanand, HC Sardarmal, HC Jagpal, HC Laxman and W/Ct. Manju was conducting routine checks in the Chander Vihar area when they noticed a foreign national moving suspiciously. Upon being stopped,…

Lucknow | In a significant breakthrough, Para Police under the Lucknow Commissionerate have seized a large consignment of illegal liquor, striking a major blow to the gang operating behind the trade. The operation was carried out under the directives of DCP West Vishwajit Srivastava, supervision of ACP Kakori Shakeel Ahmad, and leadership of Inspector-in-Charge Para, Suresh Kumar Singh. The swift action of the police team led to the recovery of a substantial quantity of illicit liquor. The contribution of Head Constable Dharmendra Kumar Singh and Constable Balram Singh was particularly…

Lucknow | The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has arrested contractor Azad Singh, accused in a Rs 7 crore embezzlement case, from the Ashiana area of Lucknow. According to officials, the case dates back to 2012–13, when several development projects were sanctioned at five sites under Bhadora block in Ghazipur district. However, investigations revealed that the projects were not executed as per government standards. Officers, employees of the implementing agency, and the contractors allegedly colluded, causing a loss of approximately Rs 7 crore in government funds. Following the irregularities, an FIR…

Lucknow | With the 9th of Rabi-ul-Awwal approaching, Lucknow Police have intensified security measures to ensure peace and order during the upcoming religious processions. As part of the preparations, ACP Bazaarkhala Virendra Vikram Singh and Station House Officer (SHO) Sahadatganj conducted a foot patrol in sensitive areas of the Sahadatganj police station limits, including Mansurnagar, Kazmain, Buniyad Bagh, and Sarka Park. The primary objective of the patrol was to review security arrangements, maintain law and order, and instill confidence among residents ahead of the procession. During the inspection, police officials…