Lucknow: In a swift and commendable action, the Uttar Pradesh Police recovered a lost Apple laptop worth around ₹1 lakh within 24 hours and returned it to its rightful owner in Lucknow. According to police officials from Alambagh Police Station, the incident was reported on March 11, 2026, when Prateek Kumar, a resident of Deoghar in Jharkhand, informed the police at the Alambagh Bus Stand outpost that his laptop had gone missing during his journey. Prateek Kumar had travelled from Ayodhya to Lucknow and reached the Alambagh Bus Terminal by…
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Lucknow Police Holds Workshop on Women’s Safety and Gender Sensitivity
Lucknow: The Lucknow Police organised a special training workshop on women’s safety and gender sensitivity as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen victim-centric policing and improve support mechanisms for women and children. The one-day workshop was conducted on March 12, 2026, at the seminar hall of the Reserve Police Lines in Lucknow by the Specialized Training branch of the police commissionerate. The programme was held under the leadership of Police Commissioner Amrendra Kumar Sengar and guided by Joint Police Commissioner (Crime & Headquarters) Aparna Kumar and Joint Police Commissioner…
Read MoreLucknow Police Organises Cyber Awareness Workshop for Women Personnel
Lucknow: In a significant step towards strengthening digital safety, the Lucknow Police organised a one-day cyber awareness workshop for police personnel under its “Specialized Training” branch at the seminar hall of the Reserve Police Lines in Lucknow. The workshop was conducted in line with the vision of the Government of Uttar Pradesh and on the directions of Amrendra Kumar Sengar, Police Commissioner of Lucknow. The programme was held under the guidance of Joint Police Commissioner (Crime & Headquarters) Aparna Kumar and Joint Police Commissioner (Law & Order) Bablu Kumar. The…
Read MoreNBW Accused Arrested by Mahanagar Police in Lucknow
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Police arrested a non-bailable warrant (NBW) accused during a targeted operation carried out by the Mahanagar Police Station team in Lucknow. The accused has been identified as Pankaj Kesarwani (52), son of late Ramnarayan, who resides at the Law Section Officer’s office, Room No. 503, fifth floor of Shakti Bhawan under the jurisdiction of Hazratganj. Police officials said that a non-bailable warrant had been issued against the accused by the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court, Lucknow, after he repeatedly failed to appear before the court during…
Read MoreSTF Arrests ₹50,000 Rewarded Criminal in Sitapur
Lucknow/Sitapur: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a wanted criminal carrying a reward of ₹50,000 in connection with a serious criminal case registered in Sitapur district. The accused, identified as Salim, son of Bashir and a resident of Rassolpur Bakaiya village under Sakran police station in Sitapur, was arrested on March 12, 2026 at around 4:30 am near Irapur Mod canal under the jurisdiction of Talgaon Police Station in Sitapur. According to STF officials, Salim was wanted in Case No. 15/2026 registered at Talgaon police station under…
Read MoreSTF Arrests Wanted Criminal from Bareilly in Hardoi Theft Case
Lucknow/Bareilly: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a wanted criminal linked to a jewellery shop theft case registered in Hardoi district. The accused, Gangaram, was apprehended near the Satellite Bus Stand in Bareilly on March 12, 2026 at around 2:15 pm. According to STF officials, Gangaram, son of Pooran and a resident of Milkia village under Nigohi police station in Shahjahanpur district, was wanted in Case No. 05/2025 registered at Kachhauna Police Station in Hardoi under Sections 305, 331(4) and 324(4) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).…
Read MoreSTF Arrests Inter-State Drug Smuggler with 354 kg Ganja Worth ₹88 Lakh in Azamgarh
Lucknow/Azamgarh: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a member of an inter-state narcotics smuggling gang and seized approximately 354 kilograms of ganja, valued at around ₹88 lakh in the international market, during a major operation in Azamgarh district. According to officials, the arrest was made on March 12, 2026 at about 9:40 am near Amda Toll Plaza under the jurisdiction of Gambhirpur Police Station in Azamgarh. The accused has been identified as Rajiv Kumar Yadav, son of Tilak Singh, a resident of Surenda village under Ajitmal police…
Read MoreSTF Arrests ₹50,000 Rewarded Accused in Cow Smuggling Case from Gujarat
Lucknow/Prayagraj: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a fugitive accused carrying a reward of ₹50,000 in connection with a cow smuggling case registered in Chandauli district. The accused, identified as Afsar Ahmed Siddiqui, was apprehended from Ahmedabad in Gujarat on the night of March 11, 2026. According to officials, the accused was wanted in Case No. 222/2023 registered at Saiyadraja Police Station under sections 3/5A/5B/8 of the Cow Slaughter Prevention Act and Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. A reward of ₹50,000 had…
Read MoreSTF Arrests Inter-State Drug Smuggler in Lucknow, Seizes Ganja Worth ₹1.93 Crore
Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested an alleged inter-state drug smuggler and seized a large consignment of ganja valued at approximately ₹1.93 crore during an operation in Lucknow. According to officials, the STF team intercepted a Tata Ultra DCM truck late on March 11 near Nigohan police station area in Lucknow. Upon searching the vehicle, officers recovered 7.75 quintals of ganja concealed in a specially built hidden cavity inside the truck. The vehicle, bearing registration number UP-71-AT-3380, was reportedly transporting the contraband from Odisha via Rae…
Read MoreCitizens Demand Justice for 13-Year-Old Unaiz Khan; Protest Held at Parivartan Chowk
Lucknow: Citizens, student groups, and various social organizations gathered today at Parivartan Chowk to demand justice for 13-year-old Unaiz Khan, who was recently killed. Protesters called for a transparent and impartial investigation into the case, expressing deep concern over the handling of the matter. Representatives from organizations including Sajhi Duniya, Mahila Federation, Humanity Association, Jan Sanskriti Manch, and students from Lucknow University participated in the demonstration. Speakers highlighted that the death of an innocent child has shaken society and questioned the police narrative that repeatedly labels the incident as an…
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