Category: Law & Order

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Police have claimed to have uncovered an alleged interstate cattle smuggling network operating across Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal, with investigators tracing financial transactions estimated at ₹80–100 crore through multiple bank accounts. The probe has so far led to the arrest of 11 accused, including the latest suspect from West Bengal’s Hooghly district. According to Sonbhadra Police, the investigation began several months ago after officers intercepted a vehicle allegedly transporting cattle illegally. Subsequent raids in different parts of the district led to the recovery of more…

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Sonbhadra: In a major robbery incident in Uttar Pradesh’s Sonbhadra district, armed miscreants allegedly looted gold, silver ornaments and cash worth nearly ₹60 lakh from a jewellery trader in the Babhani police station area on Saturday evening. The robbers reportedly opened fire in the air and attacked the trader with a knife when he resisted, leaving him injured. According to police officials, the victim, Kuldhir Kumar Seth, a resident of Chapki village and a jewellery trader, was returning from Chhattisgarh with a stock of ornaments late in the evening. He…

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Gonda: Superintendent of Police Vineet Jaiswal participated in the Sampoorna Samadhan Diwas held at the Tarabganj Tehsil on Saturday, where he joined revenue, police, and other departmental officials in hearing public grievances and directing their prompt resolution. Organised in accordance with the directives of the Uttar Pradesh Government, the public grievance redressal programme provided residents with an opportunity to present their complaints directly before senior officials. During the session, officials carefully heard grievances related to various administrative and public service issues. SP Vineet Jaiswal instructed officers of the police and…

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Gonda: As part of the Uttar Pradesh Government’s ambitious 35-crore Tree Plantation Campaign, Balrampur Chini Mills Limited, Maizapur Unit, launched its plantation drive for the 2026-27 financial year with a target of planting 13,200 saplings. The campaign was formally inaugurated by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Devipatan Range, Ashok Shukla (IPS), who planted saplings alongside Circle Officer Dadibal Tiwari and Katra Bazar Station House Officer Manoj Pathak. The plantation included a diverse range of species such as mango, peepal, teak, pakad, jamun, guava, kadamba, arjun and eucalyptus, reflecting the…

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Gonda: Superintendent of Police Vineet Jaiswal chaired a comprehensive review meeting with all gazetted police officers at the district camp office to assess the progress of pending investigations, cybercrime enforcement, anti-narcotics operations and other key policing initiatives. He directed officers to ensure the timely and quality disposal of investigations while strengthening action against organised crime and habitual offenders. During the meeting, the Superintendent of Police reviewed long-pending criminal investigations and sought detailed explanations for delays. He instructed officers to resolve all pending cases promptly based on merit and evidence while…

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Gonda: Sixteen police personnel posted in Gonda district, including constables, women constables and a fireman, have been selected for promotion to the post of Sub-Inspector (Civil Police), marking a significant career milestone and bringing pride to the district police force. The selected personnel earned their promotion through dedication, discipline, perseverance and exemplary service. Their achievement has been hailed as a source of inspiration for fellow police personnel serving across the district. Congratulating the successful candidates, Superintendent of Police Vineet Jaiswal said the promotion reflects their hard work, commitment and professional…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested 773 alleged cyber criminals during Operation Cy-Vajra, a week-long statewide crackdown on cyber fraud networks conducted between July 7 and 13. The operation also led to 673 suspects being served notices, while investigators linked the accused to 196 previously registered cases and filed 865 fresh FIRs. Launched on the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the operation was coordinated by the Cyber Crime Headquarters under the supervision of Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna after intelligence inputs were shared with police commissionerates and districts…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Vigilance Establishment has seized cash, precious metals, jewellery and property documents during a raid on the Lucknow residence of former Agra Assistant Regional Transport Officer (ARTO) Lalit Kumar in connection with a disproportionate assets case. According to vigilance officials, searches conducted on July 7 and 8 at Kumar’s residence in Aliganj led to the recovery of ₹1.62 crore in cash, around 13 kg of gold, 9 kg of silver, and diamond-studded jewellery. The recovered gold, silver and ornaments have an estimated value of about ₹20 crore.…

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Lucknow: Lucknow Police have busted an alleged child-lifting gang involved in kidnapping toddlers and selling them for as much as ₹2.5 lakh each. Five people, including the alleged mastermind, have been arrested, while two other suspects remain absconding. The case came to light after an 18-month-old girl was abducted from outside a hospital in Lucknow’s Chowk area on July 13. Acting swiftly, the police launched an intensive investigation and successfully rescued the child before she could be trafficked further. She has since been reunited with her parents. According to investigators,…

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Lucknow: Speculation over a major administrative reshuffle in the Uttar Pradesh Police has gathered pace, with senior IPS officer Tarun Gauba emerging as the frontrunner for the post of Lucknow Police Commissioner. While discussions within administrative circles have intensified, the Uttar Pradesh government has not yet issued any official notification confirming the appointment. According to sources, Gauba, a 2001-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer currently serving as Additional Director General (ADG), Security, is among the leading candidates being considered to head the Lucknow Police Commissionerate. The anticipated reshuffle is expected…

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