Category: Law & Order

New Delhi: Recent protests over the Election Commission and demands concerning Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar have highlighted contrasting approaches to crowd management by the Delhi and Mumbai police. The demonstrations were organised by the same youth-led group in both cities and received support from opposition leaders. However, while the gathering in Mumbai remained largely peaceful, the protests in Delhi witnessed clashes, detentions and allegations of police misconduct, raising questions about how different policing strategies can influence the course of large public demonstrations. In Mumbai, thousands gathered at Shivaji Park…

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New Delhi: A drug interception in Delhi has led the police to uncover a suspected heroin manufacturing and distribution network operating from Lucknow, with narcotics valued at around Rs 50 crore seized during the investigation. According to police, the case began when the Special Staff team of Rohini intercepted a white SUV in Sector 32 of Begumpur. The vehicle was allegedly being used by 56-year-old Laxman Hooda, who was carrying 300 grams of heroin for delivery. Police also recovered Rs 3 lakh in cash and seized the Grand Vitara. DCP…

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Lucknow: Lucknow Police have arrested a 28-year-old Bangladeshi national for allegedly overstaying in India and obtaining Indian identity documents using forged records. A local Common Service Centre operator, identified as Mohammed Talha, 40, has also been arrested for allegedly helping him procure the documents. Police said the accused, Mohammed Sajjad Hussain, originally from Hathazari Rahimpur in Chattogram, was found living with a woman in the Bhadeva area. He was allegedly carrying two Bangladeshi passports along with counterfeit Aadhaar, PAN and voter identity cards. Two mobile phones and other documents were…

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Lucknow: Gandhi Jayanti and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri’s birth anniversary were observed at the Prison Headquarters in Lucknow on Friday, with senior officials stressing the need to incorporate the ideals of truth, non-violence, simplicity and humanity into the functioning of prison administration. Director General, Prisons Administration and Reform Services, Uttar Pradesh, P.C. Meena, paid floral tribute to portraits of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri during the programme. Additional Inspector General of Prisons Dharmendra Singh, Deputy Inspectors General of Prisons Pradeep Gupta and Subhash Chandra Shakya, along with…

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New Delhi: The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has added fugitive Satinderjeet Singh, also known as Goldy Brar, to its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list and announced a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to his arrest. According to the FBI, Brar is wanted for his alleged involvement with the Lawrence Bishnoi organised crime group, which US authorities accuse of involvement in targeted killings, shootings, extortion, kidnappings and narcotics and weapons trafficking across the United States and Canada. Brar faces federal charges in Los Angeles, including…

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Gonda: A farewell ceremony was organised at the auditorium of the Reserve Police Lines in Gonda to honour police officers and personnel retiring from service. Superintendent of Police Abhishek felicitated the retiring personnel and expressed gratitude for their long and dedicated service to the Police Department and the public. During the ceremony, the SP presented mementoes and gifts to the retiring personnel and wished them a healthy, peaceful and fulfilling life after retirement. He said serving in the police department is an important responsibility and that the contributions made by…

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New Delhi: Indian authorities have seized 526 kg of methamphetamine and heroin from an Iranian boat operating within India’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and arrested five Pakistani nationals following a 16-day intelligence-led operation, officials said. The operation was jointly conducted by the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Indian Coast Guard and central intelligence agencies between September 14 and 30. Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the seizure demonstrated effective coordination among multiple agencies in securing India’s maritime borders. He said the government remained committed to preventing narcotics from reaching the country’s…

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Gonda: A farewell ceremony was organised on Wednesday at the auditorium of the Reserve Police Lines in Gonda to honour police officers and personnel retiring from service. Superintendent of Police Abhishek felicitated the retiring personnel and expressed gratitude for their long and dedicated service to the police department and the public. He presented mementoes and gifts to the retirees and wished them a healthy, peaceful and fulfilling life ahead. Addressing the gathering, the SP said serving in the police department is an important responsibility and that the contributions made by…

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Lucknow: Hussainganj Police have arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with a case involving the alleged abduction of a 17-year-old girl and providing assistance to those accused of taking her away. According to police, a complaint was lodged by the girl’s family alleging that the accused persons acted together to lure the minor away and that threats were also issued. Following the complaint, Hussainganj Police registered FIR No. 0147/2026 under Sections 87, 137(2), 61(2), 351(2) and 142 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), along with Sections 16 and 17 of…

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Gonda: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Devipatan Range, Ashok Kumar reviewed preparations for the upcoming phase of the Mission Shakti campaign during a meeting at the Reserve Police Lines auditorium in Gonda. The meeting was attended by Mission Shakti in-charges from districts across the range, district nodal officers and women police personnel deployed at Women Help Desks. The DIG reviewed the progress of the campaign and sought details regarding preparations for its next phase. DIG Ashok Kumar interacted with police personnel to understand challenges faced during implementation, as well…

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