Category: Law & Order

Lucknow: A joint operation by the Hazratganj Police Station and the Surveillance Cell, DCP Central Zone led to the arrest of four members of an interstate pickpocket gang, including the gang leader, involved in a recent theft in the city. The incident occurred on March 16, 2026, when the complainant Balram Sadhvani, resident of Indiranagar, Lucknow, reported that two unknown men deliberately collided with him using a bicycle near his location. As he tried to recover his balance, one of the assailants snatched ₹50,000 from his pocket. A case was…

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Lucknow: The Gosainganj Police successfully apprehended a woman involved in the illegal sale of smack during late-night patrolling and vehicle checks between Mahurakala and Rampur villages. The suspect, identified as Mausami, wife of Virendra Kumar, 24, resident of Rampur, Mahurakala, attempted to avoid attention near Gopeshwar Temple but became suspicious under questioning. Upon inspection by the police, her purse was found to contain 63 small paper packets of brown-colored smack, weighing a total of 48 grams. During interrogation, Mausami admitted to selling the narcotic for profit, citing financial difficulties as…

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Lucknow: Under the “Mission Shakti 5.0” initiative, the Lucknow Police Commissionerate conducted a special awareness campaign focused on women’s and child safety in the slum area near Ram-Ram Bank Engineering Chowraha, under Madiyanw Police Station. The program aims to educate women and girls about personal safety, their rights, and measures to protect themselves from potential threats. The campaign was organized by Sub-Inspector Arju Prajapati and Sub-Inspector Ankita Rai, with active participation from officers including Sub-Inspector Divya Shukla, Sub-Inspector Sandhya Bharti, and Constable Ravish Yadav. Women and girls from the local…

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Lucknow: Under the guidance of Lucknow Police Commissioner,  Amrendra Kumar Sengar, a specialized training workshop on “How to Prepare Effective Seizure Memos” was conducted today at the Seminar Hall, Reserve Police Lines, Lucknow. The workshop was organized in accordance with directives from the Government of Uttar Pradesh and the Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh, to strengthen training and operational efficiency within the police force. The program was successfully conducted under the supervision of Joint Police Commissioner (Crime & Headquarters) Ms. Aparna Kumar, Joint Police Commissioner (Law & Order)  Babloo…

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New Delhi/Mumbai – In a significant crackdown, the Mumbai Police has arrested two individuals for allegedly running an extortion racket using a forged letter bearing the signature of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The operation was carried out by the Anti-Extortion Cell of the Mumbai Crime Branch, which apprehended the accused while they were attempting to collect an extortion amount in the Worli area of the city. Accused Arrested While Accepting Money The arrested individuals have been identified as Tausif Patel (44) and Siddhinath Pandey (43), both residents of Goregaon in Mumbai.…

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Lucknow: A bomb threat email sent to the official account of the district judge sparked panic at the Lucknow Civil Court on Wednesday, prompting an immediate security response and evacuation of the premises. According to police sources, the email warned that explosive material had been planted within the court premises and instructed authorities to vacate all rooms by 12:15 PM. As the message reached court staff, proceedings were abruptly halted and people rushed out, leading to brief chaos within the premises. Acting swiftly, Wazirganj Police Station, along with the bomb…

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Lucknow: In a fresh administrative reshuffle, the Uttar Pradesh government has reassigned two Indian Police Service (IPS) officers within the Lucknow Police Commissionerate, entrusting them with significant new responsibilities. According to official information, Amit Kumar Anand has been appointed as Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) South. He was previously serving as a DCP within the Lucknow Police Commissionerate and has now been given charge of the southern zone, a crucial policing division in the state capital. Similarly, Dr. Diksha Sharma has been assigned the role of Deputy Commissioner of Police…

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Lucknow: In a major breakthrough, the Uttar Pradesh Police arrested an accusd involved in firing and creating terror after an alleged extortion demand in the Dubagga area of the city. The arrest was made by the Thakurganj Police Station team following sustained investigation and surveillance. According to police officials, the case dates back to January 18, 2026, when complainant Faham Zaheer, a resident of Model House in Aminabad, filed a complaint at Dubagga Police Station. He alleged that miscreants had demanded extortion money in exchange for allowing construction work at…

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Lucknow: The Lucknow Police Commissionerate conducted an awareness program under Mission Shakti 5.0 at the Mission Shakti Centre, Hazratganj Police Station, aimed at empowering women and enhancing their awareness of safety measures. The initiative was carried out under the direction of Police Commissioner Amrendra Kumar Sengar, as part of a broader अभियान across Lucknow where Mission Shakti Centres have been established in 54 police stations to ensure prompt resolution of women-related issues. Each centre is staffed with designated officers, including women personnel, to assist and support complainants. During the program,…

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Lucknow: The Lucknow Police Commissionerate organized a special awareness program under Mission Shakti 5.0 at Bal Nikunj English School, Paltan Chhawani, Madiyanv, focusing on child safety and women empowerment. The initiative is part of Mission Shakti, a flagship campaign of Uttar Pradesh Police aimed at ensuring the safety and empowerment of women and children through large-scale awareness activities. The program was conducted by Sub-Inspector Arju Prajapati and Constable Ankita Rai of Madiyanv Police Station, with participation from Sub-Inspector Rafatullah and Constable Divya Shukla, along with students and teachers of the…

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