Author: Arijit Bose

Lucknow | In an effort to improve police response under pressure and enhance public interaction, the Uttar Pradesh Police has launched a specialised training programme for selected officers. The three-day capacity-building initiative, titled ‘Saksham Policing’, is being conducted as a pilot project at the police headquarters by the Directorate of Police Training in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). A batch of 40 carefully selected police personnel is undergoing the training, which focuses on behavioural skills, stress management and effective communication. Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna…

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Ghaziabad | A nine-page diary recovered from the room of three minor sisters who died by suicide in Ghaziabad has shed light on the emotional turmoil, cultural fixation and family pressures that may have driven them to take the extreme step. The sisters—Nishika (16), Prachi (14) and Pakhi (12)—allegedly jumped from the ninth floor of a residential building in Bharat City Society under the Tila Mor police station area late Tuesday night, officials said. All three died on the spot. According to investigators, the handwritten diary reveals the sisters’ deep emotional…

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Ghaziabad | Central and state security agencies have launched an extensive investigation after a fake passport racket was uncovered in Modinagar, Ghaziabad, revealing that at least 22 Indian passports were issued using forged identity documents. Officials confirmed that some of the beneficiaries included Afghan refugees who allegedly posed as Indian residents. The case has triggered concern across enforcement agencies, with teams from the Intelligence Bureau (IB), Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS–Noida unit) and the Local Intelligence Unit questioning five arrested individuals at Bhojpur police station. Investigators are examining the purpose behind obtaining the…

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Lucknow | The Uttar Pradesh Police has secured the third position in the country for blocking funds involved in cyber fraud cases, a significant jump from its earlier ranking of 24th. Officials said the improvement reflects strengthened response systems and better coordination with banks. According to police sources, Uttar Pradesh now ranks just behind Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Haryana in terms of lien percentage, a key parameter that measures the effectiveness of freezing defrauded amounts before they are withdrawn. Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna said that earlier limitations in…

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Lucknow | A B.Com student was arrested after a country-made pistol was recovered from his bag during a routine security check at KD Singh Babu Stadium Metro Station in Lucknow. Police have registered a case under the Arms Act and sent the accused to jail. According to police officials, the incident occurred on Tuesday when the student arrived at the metro station carrying a bag. During scanning through the X-BIS security machine, security personnel detected a firearm inside the bag. The youth was immediately detained, and Hazratganj police were informed. ACP…

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Lucknow | Lucknow Police have stated that no Bangladeshi nationals are living illegally in the city, following extensive verification drives conducted over the past several months. The findings contradict repeated political claims alleging the presence of large numbers of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in urban settlements, according to officials familiar with the exercise. Senior police officers said the verification was carried out across all police station areas under the Lucknow Police Commissionerate. Special focus was given to slums and densely populated localities where it was alleged that Bangladeshi nationals were residing while…

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Lucknow |A video showing police action against two-wheeler riders seeking shelter from heavy rain on Lucknow’s Lohia Path has gone viral on social media, sparking a heated debate over sensitivity versus strict enforcement of law. The incident, which took place in the Gautampalli police station area on Tuesday morning, drew sharp criticism from several quarters, prompting an official clarification from the police. According to eyewitnesses, persistent rainfall across the city forced many commuters to stop briefly under a roadside shed on Lohia Path to avoid getting drenched. The riders, most…

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