Lucknow: The Special Task Force (STF), Uttar Pradesh, achieved a major breakthrough by arresting Qasim Ahmed, the ringleader of a gang involved in illegally altering chassis numbers and registration plates of trucks obtained through fraudulent documents and finance schemes. The arrest took place on March 25, 2026, at Kekhraj Police Station area, Kaithambi, at around 10:45 PM. Details of the accused: Qasim Ahmed, son of Siddiqui Ahmed, resident of Mariadih village, Pura Mufti, Prayagraj Commissionerate. Seized items: 12 fake number plates 6 forged registration documents 2 mobile phones 1 Tata…
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STF Uttar Pradesh Arrests Fugitive with ₹50,000 Reward in Jaunpur Murder Case
Lucknow: The Special Task Force (STF), Uttar Pradesh, successfully apprehended Shubham Yadav, a wanted criminal with a reward of ₹50,000 on his head, in connection with a murder case registered in Sikrara Police Station, Jaunpur. The arrest took place on March 26, 2026, at Machlishahar Highway, Malsil Mod, Tiraha, Sikrara, Jaunpur, at around 6:30 PM. The accused, Shubham Yadav, son of Saroj Yadav, resident of Nizamuddinpur village, Sikrara, Jaunpur, was wanted under FIR No. 406/2025, Sections 103(1) and 238 BNS. The STF, acting on intelligence gathered by its various units,…
Read MoreSTF Uttar Pradesh Arrests Fugitive with ₹30,000 Reward from Surat, Gujarat
Lucknow: The Special Task Force (STF), Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, achieved a significant success by arresting Shailendra Kumar Singh, a fugitive wanted for over 16 years in Surat, Gujarat, with a reward of ₹30,000 on his head. The arrest was made on March 26, 2026, near Vrindavan Yojana, Sector 09, PGI area, Lucknow, at around 5:30 PM. The accused, Shailendra Kumar Singh alias Raju Singh, son of Chandrabhan Singh alias Ajay Singh, resident of Khajuran village, Badlapur, Jaunpur, was wanted in FIR No. 66/2010 registered at Adajan Police Station, Surat, under…
Read MoreSTF Uttar Pradesh Arrests Inter-State Wildlife Trafficker with 803 Protected Birds
Lucknow: In a significant enforcement operation, the Special Task Force (STF), Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, arrested an inter-state wildlife trafficker, Shivam, along with 803 protected birds of various species. The arrest was made on March 28, 2026, at Shanti Nagar, Kajiara, under Khairabad Police Station, Sitapur district. The accused, Shivam, son of late Pappu, resident of Kanshiram Colony, Khairabad, Sitapur, was found transporting the birds in 8 cages and 7 sacks. Investigation revealed that he was en route from Sitapur to Delhi for illegal sale of the birds. The STF, under…
Read MoreTwo Thieves Arrested in Sarojini Nagar with Stolen Auto Parts
Lucknow: The Sarojini Nagar Police Station, with the assistance of local residents, arrested two habitual offenders involved in multiple theft cases and recovered stolen vehicle parts from their possession. According to police officials, the accused were identified as Shahid Khan alias Abdul Samad Khan (19), a resident of Barabanki, and Aman Kashyap (19), a resident of Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow. The case came to light after complaints were filed by victims including Ramvriksh Yadav alias Bablu, Mahendra Pratap Trivedi, and Danish, who reported thefts from their garages and scrap shops on…
Read MoreMission Shakti 5.0 Awareness Drive Conducted in Banthra Village
Lucknow: As part of the ongoing Mission Shakti 5.0 campaign, the Lucknow Police Commissionerate carried out an extensive awareness programme in Gram Panchayat Haroni under the jurisdiction of Banthra Police Station. The initiative focused on educating women and young girls about safety measures, legal rights, government welfare schemes, and cyber security. The programme was conducted under the direction of Police Commissioner Amrendra Kumar Sengar, who has been spearheading efforts to strengthen women’s safety across the district. Police officials highlighted that Mission Shakti centres have already been established in 54 police…
Read MoreMission Shakti 5.0: Awareness Drive on Women’s Safety Conducted in Alambagh
Lucknow: Under the ongoing Mission Shakti 5.0 campaign, the Lucknow Police Commissionerate organised a comprehensive awareness drive on women’s safety, empowerment, and cyber security in the Alambagh area. A team from Alambagh Police Station conducted the outreach programme at Chander Nagar Market, where women and young girls were educated about various safety measures, legal rights, and support systems available to them. The initiative was carried out under the guidance of Police Commissioner Amrendra Kumar Sengar, as part of a wider effort to strengthen women’s safety infrastructure across the city. Officials…
Read MoreMan Arrested for Attempt to Set Victim Ablaze in Lucknow’s Aliganj
Lucknow: The Aliganj Police Station arrested an accused for allegedly attempting to set a man on fire by pouring petrol over him following a dispute over money. According to police officials, the incident took place on March 27 in the Aliganj area, when the accused attacked the victim, identified as Rakesh Yadav, while he was returning home. The assault reportedly stemmed from a financial dispute that had occurred two days earlier. The complaint was lodged by Rani Yadav, sister of the victim, who informed the police that the accused poured…
Read MoreAccused Arrested for ₹14 Lakh Fraud in Lucknow; Cash Recovered
Lucknow: A joint team of the Crime Unit (Eastern Zone) and Ghazipur Police Station successfully arrested an accused involved in a ₹14 lakh fraud case, where the victim was lured on the pretext of being shown a piece of land. According to police officials, the complainant, Vishwajeet Singh, a resident of Gorakhpur, had arrived in Lucknow on March 27 to purchase land. He was allegedly called near a café in Indira Nagar by the accused persons, who fled with a bag containing ₹14 lakh after deceiving him. Based on the…
Read MoreLucknow Police Organises Workshop on Mental Health and Behavioural Skills for Personnel
Lucknow: The Lucknow Police Commissionerate organised a special training workshop on “Mental Health and Behavioural Skills” for police personnel, in line with directives from the Government of Uttar Pradesh and the Director General of Police. Held under the leadership of Police Commissioner Amrendra Kumar Sengar, the workshop focused on enhancing efficiency, sensitivity, and mental resilience among traffic police and Dial 112 personnel. The programme was conducted under the guidance of senior officers including Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime & Headquarters) Aparna Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Police (Law & Order) Bablu…
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