Category: Law & Order

New Delhi: India’s crime landscape has seen a shift in recent years, with smaller, lesser-known gangsters emerging as significant players. This changing pattern is marked by a combination of evolving tactics, the decentralization of organized crime, and the rise of digital platforms that allow small-time criminals to operate with more anonymity and agility. Key Factors in the Rise of Small-Time Gangsters Decentralized Crime Networks: Traditional organized crime in India was dominated by a few powerful syndicates like the D-Company or gangs in Mumbai and Delhi. However, law enforcement pressure and…

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New Delhi: The phenomenon of “digital arrests” has become a pressing cybercrime concern in India, involving sophisticated scams where cybercriminals impersonate law enforcement or government officials to intimidate and extort money from unsuspecting victims. Here’s an in-depth look at this rising threat: What is a Digital Arrest? A digital arrest is a scam in which fraudsters masquerade as government officials from agencies like the CBI, Narcotics Control Bureau, RBI, TRAI, or customs departments. They contact individuals via phone or video calls, claiming to have identified them or their family members…

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Lucknow: On October 21, 2024, the Ghazipur Police Station in Lucknow received a complaint from Anil Kumar Mishra, a resident of Sanatan Nagar Kamta, Chinhat, regarding the theft of his white scooty (registration number UP32EG4223). An unknown person had stolen the vehicle, and an FIR (No. 461/2024) was filed under Section 303(2) BNS against an unknown accused. The Ghazipur police immediately began their search, utilizing ground intelligence and CCTV footage. During their investigation, the police team, while patrolling in Sector 8, received a tipoff from an informer that the stolen…

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Key Highlights: 1 auto-lifter apprehended: Shoaib, 24, a habitual offender, arrested. Recoveries: 1 button-actuated knife and 1 stolen motorcycle. Criminal background: Accused previously involved in 4 cases of theft and snatching. New Delhi: In a proactive crime prevention effort, the patrolling team of PS Mukherjee Nagar arrested a notorious auto-lifter, Shoaib, son of Md Sharukh, resident of Rana Pratap Bagh, Sangam Park, Delhi, aged 24. The arrest led to the recovery of a button-actuated knife and a stolen motorcycle. Incident Details: On the evening of October 21, 2024, at around…

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Lucknow – In a heartwarming act, the Talakatora police team, under the leadership of Inspector Kuldeep Dubey, successfully reunited a missing child with his family. The operation was conducted under the guidance of DCP West Zone Omvir Singh, ADCP Vishwajeet Srivastava, and ACP Vikram Singh. Riyaz, the young son of the late Rabbani, a resident of Sajjad Bagh, Hussainabad, Thakurganj, had gone missing while playing at home. After receiving the distress call from the family, the Talakatora police swiftly launched a search operation. Thanks to their prompt efforts, the police…

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Lucknow – In a bid to enhance transparency and accountability, the Uttar Pradesh police have introduced new guidelines for handling encounters. These include the mandatory videography of key moments during such incidents, as instructed by DGP Prashant Kumar. According to the new directives, if a criminal is either killed or injured in an encounter, the entire sequence will be recorded on video. Additionally, the post-mortem of any deceased criminal will be carried out by a joint team of two doctors, and this procedure will also be videographed. Experts from the…

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Lucknow: In a significant breakthrough, Hazratganj Police have apprehended Kanhaiya Lal Sharma, a notorious fraudster involved in scams worth crores across multiple states. Known for duping authorities and businessmen alike, Sharma had been eluding police forces from Delhi, Mumbai, Banda, Varanasi, Lucknow, Mahoba, and Kanpur for an extended period. Under the leadership of Inspector Vikram Singh and the direction of DCP Central Raveena Tyagi, the Hazratganj Police successfully executed the arrest. Sharma’s elaborate scams involved embezzling vast sums of money by forming his own company and offering fraudulent government contracts…

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Lucknow: As part of the ongoing Mission Shakti Phase 5 initiative, the Lucknow Police Commissionerate conducted a series of awareness programs aimed at educating girl students and women about their rights, safety, and the services available to them. These programs, organized at various schools and localities in Lucknow, aim to empower women and promote a sense of security, self-reliance, and equality. One such awareness event took place at the Mothers Bless Public School, located in Thana Aliganj area. In this program, girl students were informed about their rights and educated…

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Lucknow: The zero-tolerance policy of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has led to a significant crackdown on crime in Uttar Pradesh, with over 80,000 criminals convicted in the past seven and a half years. This approach has not only bolstered public safety but has also demonstrated the government’s commitment to making the state crime-free. A total of 54 criminals have been sentenced to death during this period, with the maximum penalties handed down for crimes against women and adolescents. The Yogi government’s firm stance against criminals has resulted in a sharp…

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