Category: Law & Order

LUCKNOW — A grim wave of tragedies hit the Madiayon locality, leaving families devastated and investigators searching for answers in two separate, unexplained suicide cases involving a young nursing student and an auto-rickshaw driver. Nursing Student Found Dead in Rented Room A 19-year-old nursing student, identified as Sejal Verma, died by suicide by hanging herself in her rented accommodation near the Bhitholi crossing in Madiayon. Sejal, a second-year Operation Theatre (OT) Technician student at a private institute, was living in the city with her brother, Rejal, to pursue her higher…

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LUCKNOW — Expressing profound concern over a sharp rise in the disappearance of minor girls and the systematic failure of local law enforcement, the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court has initiated a stringent crackdown on the capital’s police administration. The court sharply rebuked the department for visible negligence, demanding an official explanation from Lucknow Police Commissioner Amarendra Sengar and summoning a cohort of top officials, including DCP (East) Deeksha Sharma. 🏛️ Direct Summons Issued to Top Brass The High Court termed the police department’s investigative track record on…

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LUCKNOW — Unprecedented scenes of chaos and absolute congestion unfolded at Lucknow’s major transit hubs on Monday evening. Following the conclusion of the high-stakes UP Police Constable Recruitment Exam 2026, an overwhelming deluge of thousands of candidates descended upon Charbagh Railway Station and Lucknow Junction, overwhelming railway infrastructure and severely disrupting normal operations. The sudden influx triggered significant challenges for railway administration, local law enforcement, and routine commuters traveling across Uttar Pradesh. 🚉 Ground Reality: Platforms Submerged under Waves of Aspirants Immediately after the final bell of the examination sequence…

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Photo Courtesy – Amar Ujala Lucknow: Extensive security arrangements have been put in place across Lucknow for the ongoing Uttar Pradesh Police Constable Recruitment Examination, with authorities deploying more than 1,600 police personnel to ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the test. The examination is being held at 55 centres across the city under a comprehensive security framework designed to prevent malpractice and maintain law and order. According to police officials, a total of 1,626 personnel have been assigned examination duties, including 55 inspectors, 255 sub-inspectors, 900 constables, and…

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Lucknow: Nearly ten days after the sensational murder of property dealer Sandeep Singh in Lucknow, police are yet to arrest the shooters who carried out the daylight killing, even as investigators claim to have cracked the conspiracy behind the crime. According to police officials, two alleged conspirators have already been arrested in connection with the case, while efforts are underway to trace and apprehend the shooters. Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Amit Kumar Anand said the assailants have been identified and multiple teams are conducting raids based on intelligence inputs.…

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Gonda: Marking World Environment Day 2026, Gonda Police launched a special plantation drive to spread awareness about environmental conservation and sustainable living. The initiative was held at the Open Gym and Children’s Park premises of the Reserve Police Lines, where Superintendent of Police Vinit Jaiswal and Dr. Tanvi Jaiswal, Chairperson of Vama Sarathi, planted saplings and reaffirmed their commitment to a greener future. During the programme, officers and personnel were encouraged to plant more trees and take responsibility for their care and protection. Addressing the gathering, SP Vinit Jaiswal emphasized…

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Gonda: A district-level orientation workshop under the innovative “Bahu-Beti Sammelan” initiative of the Gorakhpur Zone Police was successfully organized at the Amar Shaheed Rajendra Nath Lahiri Multipurpose Hall in Police Lines, Gonda, on Thursday. The programme was chaired by Superintendent of Police Vineet Jaiswal and aimed at preventing crimes against women and children, curbing gender-based violence, ensuring women’s safety and dignity, and promoting gender equality in society. The initiative is being implemented with technical support from UNICEF. The workshop began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp, followed by the…

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Prayagraj/Lucknow: The Allahabad High Court has sharply criticized the functioning of the Lucknow Cyber Cell after a woman’s mobile number remained blocked for an extended period following what the court described as an apparently dubious complaint linked to a matrimonial dispute. Hearing a petition filed by Shraddha Pathak, a Division Bench comprising Justice J.J. Munir and Justice Tarun Saxena expressed serious concern over the manner in which cyber authorities handled the matter. The court also asked the petitioner’s husband, Abhishek Pathak, to explain why damages should not be imposed on…

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Sambhal/Lucknow: A police inspector posted at the Cyber Police Station in Lucknow has been booked following the complaint of a widow from Sambhal district, who accused him of intimidation, abuse, and harassment. The FIR was registered on the directions of the Superintendent of Police (SP), Sambhal. According to police sources, the complainant, Reena, a resident of Akbarpur Gehra village in Asmoli police station area, alleged that she has been raising her four daughters alone since the death of her husband, Omveer, six years ago. She stated that she earns a…

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Lucknow: In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Uttar Pradesh Police Headquarters on Thursday transferred 206 Provincial Police Service (PPS) officers of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) rank across the state. The large-scale exercise includes the transfer of nearly a dozen officers posted in Lucknow and is aimed at strengthening policing and administrative efficiency in various districts. Among the key changes, Jitendra Kumar, who was serving in the Chief Minister’s security detail, has been transferred to Shahjahanpur. In his place, Vikas Kumar Jaiswal, currently posted in the Lucknow Police Commissionerate, has…

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