Lucknow: The Madehganj Police of the Lucknow Police Commissionerate have arrested an accused involved in the kidnapping of a minor girl within 34 hours, demonstrating swift and effective police action. According to the police, on December 21, 2025, a case was registered at Madehganj police station on the basis of a written complaint filed by the victim’s family. The complaint alleged that the accused had lured and abducted the complainant’s minor daughter. Following the complaint, FIR No. 222/2025 was registered under Sections 87 and 137(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita…
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Malihabad Police Arrest Accused for Indecent Misconduct with Minor
LUCKNOW: Under the ongoing campaign to ensure the safety of women and children, the Malihabad Police, under the Lucknow Police Commissionerate, successfully apprehended an accused wanted for serious offenses against a minor girl. Case Details On 20.12.2025, a female complainant filed a written report at the Malihabad Police Station. She alleged that the accused, Irfan Ali (alias Pappu), had been harassing her minor daughter (approx. 7 years old) and engaging in indecent behavior for several days. The situation escalated when the accused attempted to commit a more serious sexual offense.…
Read MoreTraffic Diversion Announced in Lucknow Ahead of Inauguration of Rashtriya Prerna Sthal
Lucknow: The Lucknow Police have announced extensive traffic diversion arrangements in view of the proposed inauguration ceremony of the Rashtriya Prerna Sthal at Vasant Kunj Yojana, Lucknow, scheduled to be held on December 25, 2025. According to the police advisory, traffic and diversion measures will come into effect from 12:00 midnight on December 24, 2025, and will remain in force until the conclusion of the programme. The arrangements have been made to ensure smooth conduct of the event and to avoid congestion in and around the programme venue. Internal Traffic…
Read MorePara Police Arrest Woman Accused in Husband’s Murder Case
Lucknow: The Para Police of the Lucknow Police Commissionerate have arrested a woman accused in the murder of a youth, who was identified as her husband, in a case reported from the western zone of the city. According to police, on December 21, 2025, the father of the deceased, Shivdeen, a resident of Bhadesarmau village under Malihabad police station, submitted a written complaint at Para police station. He alleged that his son Shiv Prakash, who was living with his wife in a temporary hut near Haider Canal, Purvedin Kheda, close…
Read MoreMohanalalganj Police Crack Major Theft Case Within 24 Hours, One Arrested
Lucknow: Demonstrating swift and effective policing, Mohanalalganj Police have solved a major vehicle theft case within 24 hours, arresting a notorious accused and recovering stolen property including a DCM vehicle, batteries and stepneys. The action was carried out under the directives of Police Commissioner Lucknow, Amrendra Singh Sengar, as part of the ongoing campaign against crime. The operation was conducted under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Nipun Agarwal, with guidance from Additional DCP Rallapalli Basanth Kumar and Assistant Commissioner of Police Mohanalalganj Vikas Kumar Pandey. The successful…
Read MoreDubai Mastermind, Agra Foot Soldiers: Police Dismantle Global Cyber Scam Ring
Agra: In a major breakthrough against organised cybercrime, the Agra Police have dismantled a Dubai-controlled international cyber fraud syndicate, arresting 32 accused after a meticulously planned two-month undercover operation. The crackdown has exposed a sophisticated network that operated across borders, using fake companies, encrypted communication platforms and layered financial channels to dupe victims in India and abroad. According to police officials, the alleged mastermind of the operation is Nitin Bhagaur, a native of Agra who once ran a small sweet shop before entering the cyber fraud ecosystem. Over the years,…
Read MoreCentre Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Fake Paneer, Khoya; Zero Tolerance on Milk Adulteration
New Delhi: In a decisive move to protect public health, the Centre has launched a nationwide special enforcement drive against fake paneer, khoya and other adulterated dairy products. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has instructed all states and Union Territories to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards milk adulteration and misleading food practices. The intensified action follows disturbing reports from several regions indicating the widespread circulation of counterfeit dairy products made using synthetic milk, hazardous chemicals and inferior ingredients. Officials have warned that adulteration of daily-consumption items…
Read MoreRural Roots, Global Reach: UP Cyber Scam Network Spreads Beyond Borders
Lucknow | What began as small-scale cyber fraud operations in the border villages of Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura district has now been uncovered as a well-organised international cybercrime network, operating from luxury properties in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). A recent police crackdown has exposed how fraudsters used rural pockets as their base before expanding into global digital scam operations, funding a lifestyle marked by premium vehicles, farmhouses, and overseas links. In a coordinated multi-day operation, the Mathura Police arrested 37 accused and dismantled a syndicate that had once functioned…
Read MoreLucknow Police Roll Out Exclusive CUG Numbers to Strengthen Women’s Safety Across the City
Lucknow | In a major step towards enhancing women’s safety and ensuring quicker access to police assistance, the Lucknow Commissionerate Police have introduced exclusive CUG (Closed User Group) mobile numbers for women at all police stations across the city. The initiative enables women to register complaints round the clock without the need to physically visit a police station. Under the new system, Mission Shakti centres functioning at every police station have been allotted dedicated mobile numbers. Through these numbers, women can directly connect with trained police personnel, ensuring swift action and…
Read MoreLucknow Police Foil ₹1.5 Crore Cyber Fraud, Rescue 75-Year-Old Widow from ‘Digital Arrest’
Lucknow | Lucknow Police averted a major cyber fraud worth ₹1.5 crore and rescued a 75-year-old widow who was held under so-called “digital arrest” by cyber criminals impersonating central investigating agency officials. The victim, identified as Usha Shukla, a resident of Lucknow, was targeted between December 11 and December 15 by fraudsters posing as officers of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The scammers contacted her repeatedly through WhatsApp video calls, falsely accusing her of being linked to a large-scale money laundering and terror funding network operating across Delhi and Kashmir.…
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