Category: Law & Order

Lucknow: In the rugged, sun-drenched landscapes of Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh, the town of Banda has long been known for its harsh terrain and historical resilience. But in February 2026, the silence of this rural heartland was shattered by a judicial verdict that didn’t just make headlines—it tore at the very fabric of the national conscience. A special court under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act delivered a landmark judgment, sentencing 50-year-old Ram Bhawan and his 47-year-old wife, Durgawati, to death. Their crime? A decade-long, systematic campaign of…

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Lucknow: In a major breakthrough, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF) has arrested six individuals for allegedly orchestrating mass cheating during the 2026 High School and Intermediate examinations conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board). The accused were apprehended from Mainpuri following a targeted operation based on intelligence inputs regarding organised malpractice aimed at compromising the sanctity of the board examinations. Arrested Accused Identified The arrested individuals have been identified as: Ashish (Manager) Arun Kumar alias Tinku (Teacher) Ankit alias Prashant (Teacher) Shiva Chauhan alias…

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Lucknow: Ahead of the upcoming festivals of Holi and Eid, a grand parade and Peace Committee meeting were organized at the Kaisarbagh police station in the state capital to review security arrangements and reinforce communal harmony. The meeting, chaired by the DCP (West), brought together local residents, community leaders, and prominent citizens to promote brotherhood and ensure peaceful celebrations. Senior police officials interacted with members of both communities and appealed for cooperation in maintaining law and order. Addressing the gathering, the DCP (West) urged citizens to celebrate Holi and Eid…

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Lucknow: In view of the upcoming festivals, the Talkatora police have intensified security measures and launched a special vehicle checking drive to ensure public safety and smooth traffic movement. A focused enforcement campaign was carried out at Pal Tiraha crossing under the Talkatora police station limits. During the drive, police personnel conducted thorough inspections of two-wheelers and four-wheelers passing through the busy intersection. The operation was led by Station House Officer Kuldeep Dubey, accompanied by the local outpost in-charge and a team of police personnel. Officers checked vehicle documents, monitored…

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Lucknow: In view of the upcoming festival season, heightened security arrangements were put in place in the Hazratganj police station area, with senior officers conducting an intensive foot patrol to ensure law and order and smooth traffic movement. Under the supervision of ACP Vikas Jaiswal, Hazratganj Inspector Vikram Singh, and Traffic Inspector Uday Pratap Singh, a joint team of police personnel carried out a comprehensive area inspection. The officers moved through key market stretches and busy intersections, interacting with shopkeepers, pedestrians and commuters. The foot patrol was aimed at maintaining…

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Lucknow: As the weather shifts from the chill to warmer days, an upscale residential pocket of Lucknow—Ashiana Sector L—became the epicentre of one of the most chilling domestic crimes in recent Indian memory. What unfolded inside a four-storey family home was not merely a murder. It was a patricide marked by calculated brutality, dismemberment, and a blue plastic drum that would soon become a grim national symbol of horror. The case, quickly dubbed the “Blue Drum Murder,” sent shockwaves across Uttar Pradesh and beyond. Its savagery revived public memories of…

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Lucknow: Police in Lucknow have arrested a man from Ambedkar Nagar in connection with an alleged case of sexual exploitation under the pretext of marriage in the Lucknow district. According to officials from Chinhat police station, the accused had been named in an FIR lodged on January 22, 2026, following a complaint by the victim. The complainant alleged that the accused established physical relations with her after promising marriage and later subjected her to verbal abuse. The case was registered at Chinhat police station, and an investigation was initiated. Acting…

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Lucknow: The Lucknow Police Commissionerate has solved the sensational murder of a 60-year-old man, popularly known as Kallu Baba, in the Dubagga police station area. According to police, the victim was strangled with a bedsheet and his body was later dumped in a pit in an attempt to conceal the crime. Under the leadership of Dubagga Station House Officer Shrikant Rai, a police team launched an investigation after registering a case on the complaint filed by the deceased’s brother. Acting swiftly, police arrested three accused — Ankit Tiwari, Rahul Rawat,…

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Lucknow: Acting on directives from the Uttar Pradesh Excise Department, the excise team in Lucknow carried out a major enforcement drive against the illegal sale and transportation of liquor, resulting in the seizure of 29.37 bulk litres of illicit foreign liquor and the arrest of one आरोपी. The action was conducted under the guidance of the Joint Excise Commissioner, Lucknow Zone, and the Deputy Excise Commissioner, Lucknow, and led by the District Excise Officer, Lucknow. The raid was carried out in village Rusena within the Rahimabad police station limits. During…

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Lucknow: With the upcoming festivals of Ramadan and Holi, the Lucknow Police Commissionerate has intensified preparations to ensure peace and communal harmony across the city. A crucial Peace Committee meeting was held at the Wazirganj Police Station to review security arrangements and coordinate with local residents. The meeting was chaired by Station House Officer Rajesh Kumar Tripathi and attended by Hata Outpost In-charge Ranjeet Pathak along with other members of the police team. Community representatives and local residents also participated in the discussions. During the meeting, police officials appealed to…

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