Category: Law & Order

Prayagraj : In a significant breakthrough, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has busted a well-organized cybercrime syndicate involved in the large-scale issuance of fake Ayushman Bharat health scheme cards. Two key accused, identified as Amit Pandey (28) and Brijbhuvan Patel (48), were arrested from the Nawabganj bypass area in Prayagraj. The accused were allegedly generating forged Ayushman Bharat cards using counterfeit documents in the names of ineligible individuals. According to STF officials, the gang’s mastermind Amit Pandey, along with his associate Brijbhuvan, were apprehended in a joint cyber…

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Lucknow: In a major breakthrough against cybercrime, the Lucknow Police Commissionerate’s Sarojininagar Police, in collaboration with the Surveillance Cell of the Southern Zone, busted a fake call center and arrested four cyber fraudsters, including three women. The gang was running an elaborate online scam, luring people with promises of jobs in airline companies, and sending them fake appointment letters in exchange for hefty online payments. The Tip-Off and Raid On June 17, 2025, the police received a tip-off about a suspicious call center operating under the name “Sky Net Enterprises”…

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Lucknow – In a shocking burglary case from the state capital, thieves looted valuables worth over ₹1 crore from the locked house of a petrol pump owner in the Jankipuram area late Tuesday night. What stunned the police even more was that the thieves didn’t just steal — they also raided the kitchen, casually munching on chips and dry fruits, suggesting they spent considerable time at the scene. The incident occurred at the residence of Durgesh Kumar Mishra, owner of Mishra Brothers petrol pump on 60 Feet Road, Jankipuram Extension.…

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Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh: In Jhansi, flouting traffic rules and ignoring challans has become an everyday affair for locals. According to the Traffic Department, over the past 18 months, more than 3.5 lakh traffic challans have been issued. However, shockingly, only about 12,000 of those fines have been paid. Despite the installation of high-tech surveillance cameras across the city to enforce traffic regulations, residents show little fear of being penalized. Most violations stem from over-speeding, signal jumping, and riding without helmets. The result: not only a massive financial backlog, but a…

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Lucknow: The Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) of Northern Railway’s Lucknow Division, Sunil Kumar Verma, conducted a detailed inspection of Charbagh Railway Station, focusing on ongoing infrastructure development and facilities provided for running staff. During the visit, DRM Verma inspected the running rooms for loco pilots, guards, and TTEs located at the Second Entry area of the station. He assessed amenities such as restrooms, kitchens, toilets, and emphasized cleanliness, maintenance, and effective waste management. Interacting directly with on-duty staff, he took note of their concerns and suggestions to enhance working conditions.…

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Lucknow: In a shocking incident in Uttar Pradesh’s capital, a man was brutally murdered by his own brother-in-law, who then buried the body deep inside a forest to cover up the crime. The revelation came to light during an intensive police investigation. The incident took place in the Krishna Nagar police station area of Lucknow, where the accused, identified as Suraj Gupta, along with a few of his friends, abducted his brother-in-law Rahul. According to police sources, the group assaulted Rahul mercilessly before killing him. In a bid to hide…

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Hamirpur : In a sensitive development, a case of financial aid being sent from Hamirpur district in Uttar Pradesh to individuals affected by the ongoing war in Palestine has come to light. Acting on intelligence inputs, a special team from Lucknow Police questioned seven individuals in this connection on Wednesday. The police team arrived in the Maudaha region of Hamirpur and took the seven people into custody for preliminary questioning. They were brought to Maudaha Kotwali (police station), where they were interrogated regarding their alleged links to the monetary transfer.…

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