Category: Law & Order

Lucknow: Under the Mission Shakti 5.0 campaign, an awareness programme focusing on the safety of women and children was organised by the Vikas Nagar police in Lucknow. The initiative aimed to educate women, girls, and children about crimes against women, cybercrime, and available government support services. The awareness drive was conducted in the Tedi Pulia beat area of Vikas Nagar, where police personnel interacted directly with local residents. During the programme, women and girls were sensitised about various forms of women harassment, cyber fraud, and digital safety, highlighting preventive measures…

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Lucknow: Lucknow Police have successfully solved a horse theft case and safely recovered an Iranian-breed horse from the Morawan area of Unnao district, officials said on Sunday. An accused has been arrested in connection with the theft. According to police, the recovery of the horse has brought relief and joy, particularly among members of the Shia community, as the animal is believed to be associated with religious faith linked to Karbala. Owing to its religious significance, special arrangements are being made to ensure the horse’s safety. Following information about the…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government is preparing to further strengthen its Mission Shakti initiative aimed at enhancing women’s safety, dignity, and self-reliance. Under the proposed Mission Shakti 5.0, 1,600 centers across the state are expected to receive additional resources in 2026 to improve the prevention of crimes against women and ensure rapid assistance to victims. According to the government plan, each Mission Shakti center will be provided with four two-wheelers and one mobile handset. This will involve the procurement of a total of 6,400 scooters and 1,600 mobile phones, with…

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Lucknow: In a shocking incident that has raised serious questions over law and order in the state capital, a minor boy was allegedly abducted at gunpoint on New Year’s night from the Rajajipuram area under Talkatora police station limits. According to the victim, a group of influential youths forcibly kidnapped him, brandishing a pistol, and held him captive for several hours in a moving vehicle. The accused allegedly assaulted him brutally, stripped him, and subjected him to severe physical and mental torture. The minor stated that he was held hostage…

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Lucknow: A tragic road accident claimed the life of a young scooty rider in the Para police station area of Lucknow. The incident occurred at Hanskheda in Sindhi Colony, where a speeding e-rickshaw, allegedly being driven rashly and negligently, collided with a scooty. According to police sources, the accident took place at around 11:00 am on January 2, 2026. Upon receiving information, the police rushed to the spot and found that the e-rickshaw driver had hit the scooty with considerable force. The scooty rider, identified as Sachin, son of Surendra…

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Lucknow: In a major breakthrough under a special drive to curb narcotics trafficking at railway stations and aboard trains, a joint team of GRP Charbagh, Crime Intelligence Branch (CIB), Railway Protection Force (RPF) and the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) arrested four interstate drug traffickers and recovered 120 kilograms of ganja from their possession. The seizure was made at Badshahnagar Railway Station, with the contraband estimated to be worth around ₹24 lakh in the international market. The action was carried out in compliance with the directions of the Additional Director General…

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Bhopal: A bizarre incident from the Kolar area of the Madhya Pradesh capital has left both residents and police officials stunned. Police have arrested a young man accused of sneaking into homes late at night to steal women’s undergarments. The accused, identified as Deepesh, was allegedly carrying out the thefts in Amarnath Colony under the cover of darkness. The matter came to light late Tuesday night when a local dairy businessman noticed suspicious movement on the balcony of his house around 12:30 am. On stepping outside and raising an alarm,…

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Lucknow: Despite massive crowds of devotees and general public in the city, traffic in Lucknow remained smooth on New Year’s Day, thanks to meticulous planning and proactive deployment by the police. Police Commissioner Amarendra Sengar held a special meeting with traffic and city police officials to strategize and analyze traffic pressures across different areas of the city in anticipation of the New Year celebrations. High Influx of Devotees and CitizensOn the first day of 2026, large numbers of people visited not only hotels, malls, and tourist spots but also four…

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Lucknow: In a serious breach of discipline, a sub-inspector posted in Barabanki allegedly attempted to run over on-duty police personnel with his car during New Year celebrations in Lucknow and later threatened senior officers, including a Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), with dire consequences. The incident occurred around 12:30 am on New Year’s Eve at Ganj Chauraha in the Hazratganj area, where traffic restrictions and diversions had been put in place due to celebrations. The accused, identified as Sub-Inspector Saumya Jaiswal, currently posted at Barabanki Kotwali, was driving a car…

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Lucknow: In a swift breakthrough, Lucknow Police have solved the murder case of a young man within 12 hours and arrested three accused in connection with the crime. The incident took place in the Mohanlalganj police station area, where the blood-soaked body of a youth was found near the Badi Nahar (major canal). The deceased was identified as Almas, a resident of Mau village on Jail Road. Almas had been missing for some time, following which his father lodged a missing person’s complaint at Mohanlalganj police station. Upon recovery of…

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