Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Police achieved a significant breakthrough after the Jankipuram Police arrested three alleged mobile phone thieves involved in stealing phones during the ongoing Bada Mangal festivities and community feast events in the city. Police recovered six stolen mobile phones and an Apache motorcycle allegedly used in the crime. Complaint Filed After Mobile Theft at Bhandara According to police officials, the case came to light after complainant Vishwas Tiwari lodged a written complaint at Jankipuram Police Station stating that his Samsung mobile phone was stolen while he had…
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Five Members of Inter-State Cannabis Smuggling Gang Arrested
Five Members of Inter-State Cannabis Smuggling Gang Arrested in Lucknow; Premium Organic Ganja Worth ₹2.76 Crore Seized Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Police achieved a major breakthrough after the Hussainganj Police team arrested five alleged members of an inter-state narcotics trafficking syndicate involved in the illegal trade of premium-quality organic cannabis. According to police officials, the accused were arrested during a late-night checking operation near Bal Vidya Mandir in the Charbagh area under the jurisdiction of Husainganj police station. Authorities recovered 2.7 kilograms of premium organic ganja and 5 kilograms of…
Read MoreSTF Arrests Wanted Accused in Telegram-Based Fraud Linked to UP Home Guard Examination
Lucknow/Muzaffarpur: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF), Lucknow, has arrested a wanted accused involved in an alleged online fraud racket linked to the Uttar Pradesh Home Guard recruitment examination conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board. The accused, identified as Nikhil Thakur, was arrested from Muzaffarpur district in Bihar on May 1, 2026, in connection with a case registered at Hussainganj Police Station in Lucknow. According to STF officials, the accused was wanted in a case registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS),…
Read MoreSTF Arrests Three Members of Interstate Opium Smuggling Gang in Bareilly
Bareilly/Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has achieved a major breakthrough by arresting three active members of an interstate narcotics smuggling network from Bareilly and recovering 1.428 kilograms of illegal opium valued at approximately ₹8.5 lakh in the international market. The accused have been identified as Lala Ram Verma, son of Late Nem Chandra; Taufiq Khan, son of Puttan Khan; and Rakesh, son of Tulsi Ram. All three are residents of villages under the Bhmora police station area of Bareilly district. Along with the illegal opium, STF officials…
Read MoreSTF Arrests Inter-State Drug Trafficker With 2.20 Kg Illegal Opium
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF), Lucknow unit, has arrested an alleged member of an inter-state narcotics trafficking gang and recovered 2.20 kilograms of illegal opium valued at approximately ₹11 lakh in the international market. According to an official press note issued by the STF, the accused was identified as Mohammad Shahbaz alias Raju, a resident of West Champaran district in Bihar, currently residing in Jalandhar, Punjab. The arrest was made late on the night of May 3, 2026, near Polytechnic Chauraha on the road leading towards Bhootnath…
Read MoreDeepak Kumar Felicitated by Vishwa Hindu Raksha Parishad for Contribution to Law and Order
Lucknow/Agra: Senior Uttar Pradesh IPS officer and current Police Commissioner of Agra, Deepak Kumar, was honoured by the Vishwa Hindu Raksha Parishad in recognition of his contribution to maintaining law and order and his role in exposing a major alleged conversion racket in 2025. The felicitation ceremony was organised under the leadership of National President Gopal Rai, who praised the officer’s service and commitment to public safety. Speaking on the occasion, Gopal Rai said that officers like Deepak Kumar, who demonstrate dedication, fearlessness, and strong sense of duty, serve as…
Read MoreJewellery Robbery Case Cracked in Colonelganj; One Injured in Encounter, Two Arrested
Gonda: Police have solved the recent jewellery trader robbery case in the Colonelganj area, arresting two accused following a late-night encounter, while a third suspect remains at large. Acting on the directions of Superintendent of Police Vineet Jaiswal, a joint team of Colonelganj police and the Special Operations Group (SOG)/surveillance unit carried out the operation. The arrested accused have been identified as Brijesh Shukla, a resident of Kaudiya Behra Chaube, and Amar Shukla of Pipri Manjha. According to police, the robbery took place on April 28, 2026, when jewellery trader Rajan…
Read MoreStrict Policing in Charbagh: Intensive Checking Drive Targets Traffic Violators
Lucknow: In a bid to strengthen security and streamline traffic movement, Lucknow Police carried out an intensive checking drive in the busy Charbagh area . The operation was led by outpost in-charge Ravish Bhati, along with his team, focusing on enforcing traffic rules and curbing irregularities. During the campaign, police conducted thorough inspections of suspicious vehicles and cracked down on rule violators, particularly targeting e-rickshaws and motorcycle riders operating in violation of norms. Several vehicles were fined for lacking proper documentation and for flouting traffic regulations. Officials said the initiative…
Read MorePolice Reunite Missing Four-Year-Old Girl with Family in Lucknow
Lucknow: In a swift and coordinated response, the Lucknow Police successfully traced a missing four-year-old girl and reunited her safely with her family, bringing relief to the concerned relatives. The child, identified as Sunaina, was found in the Adarsh Vihar Colony of Budheshwar under the jurisdiction of Para Police Station. She had reportedly wandered away from her residence while playing, prompting concern among locals. According to officials, Sunaina lives with her father Mukesh Rawat and grandfather Hiralal Rawat in a rented accommodation in the Sudama Hotel lane of Adarsh Vihar.…
Read MoreTwo Arrested for Firing Incident in Krishna Nagar, CCTV Trail Helps Police Crack Case
Lucknow: Police in Krishna Nagar Police Station have arrested two accused for allegedly opening fire to spread terror and attempting to intimidate residents in the LDA Colony area on Kanpur Road. The arrests came after an intensive investigation in Lucknow, during which police scanned nearly 500 CCTV footage clips and relied on electronic evidence to trace the suspects. The duo was eventually apprehended from the Jevi Lawn turn. Incident Details According to police, the incident took place on April 30 when the accused reached the residence of Reena Yadav in…
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