Category: Law & Order

Muzaffarnagar: In a significant blow to illegal drug trafficking, the Muzaffarnagar Police arrested three drug peddlers and seized 21.1 kg of marijuana, worth nearly ₹6 lakh, along with the car used in the smuggling operation. The arrests were made under the ongoing anti-narcotics drive “Operation Savera.” Operation Led Under Senior Supervision The operation was carried out under the guidance of Senior Superintendent of Police Sanjay Kumar Verma, and supervised by Superintendent of Police (Rural) Aditya Bansal, Circle Officer Budhana Gajendra Pal Singh, and Shahpur Station House Officer Mohan Chaudhary. On…

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Sultanpur: In a commendable display of alertness and compassion, the Government Railway Police (GRP) Sultanpur achieved a major breakthrough under Operation Muskaan, successfully reuniting an 11-year-old boy with his family. The operation once again highlighted the GRP’s commitment to ensuring safety and humane response within the railway network. Boy Accidentally Boards the Wrong Train On November 23, 2025, the GRP Control Room in Lucknow received information that a child from Samastipur, Bihar, had mistakenly boarded Train No. 14524 Harihar Express and lost contact with his family. The alert triggered immediate…

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Four habitual offenders arrested; stolen cash, jewellery, vehicles and equipment recovered Lucknow: The Lucknow Police Commissionerate’s South Zone team, in a joint operation conducted by PGI Police Station and the Surveillance Cell, has successfully cracked a series of house-break and theft incidents reported over the past few weeks. Police have arrested four young habitual offenders, recovering multiple stolen items including a steel safe, HP laser printer, electronic scooter, motorcycle and ₹7,350 in cash. A series of break-ins triggers investigation Several residents of the PGI and Vrindavan Yojna area registered complaints…

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Lucknow: In a significant crackdown on tax evasion, authorities in the state have uncovered a large-scale GST fraud racket operating in the city. Investigations by government departments revealed that several enterprises and individuals were involved in issuing fake invoices worth crores, using forged documents to obtain official approvals. According to officials, cases have been registered against Akhil Kumar, proprietor of AK Enterprises; Saurabh Mishra, proprietor of Saurabh Enterprises, Civil Lines, Muzaffarnagar; vehicle owner Merajul Hasan; and driver Ghulam Moinuddin. The accused allegedly created bogus GST invoices without any actual movement…

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Lucknow: The Department of Education at Lucknow University organised a cyber safety awareness and interaction programme  under Mission Shakti, in collaboration with the Institute of Women’s and Gender Studies. The session aimed to educate students about the growing risks of cybercrime and equip them with practical preventive measures. The programme was chaired by Department Head Prof. Dinesh Kumar. The keynote speaker, retired Deputy Superintendent of Police Ruchita Chaudhary, addressed students on how to stay alert and avoid falling victim to online frauds and cyber threats. She explained key safety practices…

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Lucknow: In a major breakthrough, Delhi Police and the Uttar Pradesh STF have arrested a notorious criminal, Mohammad Sohrab, from Kolkata. Once a feared gangster in Uttar Pradesh, Sohrab had allegedly carried out multiple murders, including a brutal incident in Lucknow where three people were killed within an hour. Authorities revealed that Sohrab had been lodged in Delhi’s Tihar Jail for his involvement in a 2005 triple murder case. On June 26, 2025, he secured parole citing his wife’s illness. However, instead of returning, he absconded from July 1 and…

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Lucknow: Ashiyana police have arrested two men allegedly involved in snatching a woman’s mangalsutra nearly three weeks ago. The accused, identified as Vishal Khatri and Vipin Yadav alias Rahul, were found in possession of a stolen scooter and a fragment of the gold chain taken during the incident. According to Ashiyana Inspector Chhatrapal Singh, on the evening of October 30, two men riding a scooter had snatched a woman’s mangalsutra and fled the scene. After sustained surveillance and search operations, a police team apprehended the duo near the Devi Kheda…

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Lucknow: Gomtinagar police have arrested a man accused of taking a minor girl away on false pretences and later assaulting her. The accused has been identified as Ajit Pokhara, a resident of Sitapur. According to police officials, the case was registered on June 30, 2025, after the girl’s mother lodged a complaint stating that her 15-year-old daughter had been enticed away by a young man. Based on the complaint, an FIR was filed under relevant sections of the POCSO Act and investigation began. During the inquiry, the minor’s statement was…

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Lucknow: Two senior citizens in the state capital — a retired schoolteacher and a former railway official — have fallen victim to major cyber fraud, collectively losing over ₹30 lakh to callers posing as officials from Uttar Pradesh’s Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS), Special Task Force (STF), and other government departments. The UP Cyber Crime Police has launched a probe into both incidents. Retired Teacher Loses ₹12.57 Lakh After Threat Calls The first complaint was filed by Gaya Prasad Tripathi, a retired teacher living in Rajajipuram. Tripathi told police that on November…

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Lucknow | In a bid to enhance the safety and awareness of women and girl students, the Rahimabad police  organised a special outreach programme titled ‘Police ki Paathshaala’ across multiple villages in the region. The initiative, led by Inspector Arun Kumar Trigunayak, was conducted in Rusena, Piparsand, Rahimabad, and nearby rural areas. Self-Defence Training and Safety Awareness During the interactive sessions, the police team trained women and students in basic self-defence techniques, equipping them with practical methods to protect themselves in threatening situations. Officers also educated participants on crucial emergency…

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