Crackdown on Chinese Manja Intensifies After CM Yogi’s Directive; Police Launch Citywide अभियान

Lucknow: Following the death of M.R. Mohammad Shoaib caused by the banned Chinese manja, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath adopted a strict stance, prompting swift action by the Lucknow Police Commissionerate. Acting on the Chief Minister’s instructions, senior police officials on Thursday launched a citywide crackdown against the storage, sale and use of the prohibited kite string. Under the directions of Joint Commissioner of Police (Law and Order) Babloo Kumar, teams were formed across all five police zones to conduct raids at kite shops in Old Lucknow and other parts of…

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Three Youths Critically Injured in Head-On Car Collision

Rampur: Three youths were critically injured late Thursday night after two cars collided head-on near the Dhanora turn on the Shahabad–Bilari road in Rampur district. The injured were part of a wedding procession travelling from Amla Ghatampur village in the Mundhapande police station area to Tanda Bansidhar in the Shahabad region. According to local sources, the accident occurred when the car carrying members of the wedding party crashed into an oncoming vehicle near Dhanora turn. The impact of the collision was severe, leaving both cars badly damaged. The injured have…

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UP Police Launch Special Training Programme to Help Officers Handle High-Pressure Situations

Lucknow | In an effort to improve police response under pressure and enhance public interaction, the Uttar Pradesh Police has launched a specialised training programme for selected officers. The three-day capacity-building initiative, titled ‘Saksham Policing’, is being conducted as a pilot project at the police headquarters by the Directorate of Police Training in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). A batch of 40 carefully selected police personnel is undergoing the training, which focuses on behavioural skills, stress management and effective communication. Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna…

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From Diary to Death: Virtual World, Cultural Obsession and Family Stress Behind Ghaziabad Sisters’ Tragedy

Ghaziabad | A nine-page diary recovered from the room of three minor sisters who died by suicide in Ghaziabad has shed light on the emotional turmoil, cultural fixation and family pressures that may have driven them to take the extreme step. The sisters—Nishika (16), Prachi (14) and Pakhi (12)—allegedly jumped from the ninth floor of a residential building in Bharat City Society under the Tila Mor police station area late Tuesday night, officials said. All three died on the spot. According to investigators, the handwritten diary reveals the sisters’ deep emotional…

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Fake Passport Racket Exposed in Ghaziabad; Afghan Refugees Among Beneficiaries

Ghaziabad | Central and state security agencies have launched an extensive investigation after a fake passport racket was uncovered in Modinagar, Ghaziabad, revealing that at least 22 Indian passports were issued using forged identity documents. Officials confirmed that some of the beneficiaries included Afghan refugees who allegedly posed as Indian residents. The case has triggered concern across enforcement agencies, with teams from the Intelligence Bureau (IB), Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS–Noida unit) and the Local Intelligence Unit questioning five arrested individuals at Bhojpur police station. Investigators are examining the purpose behind obtaining the…

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UP Police Ranks Third Nationwide in Blocking Funds Linked to Cyber Fraud

Lucknow | The Uttar Pradesh Police has secured the third position in the country for blocking funds involved in cyber fraud cases, a significant jump from its earlier ranking of 24th. Officials said the improvement reflects strengthened response systems and better coordination with banks. According to police sources, Uttar Pradesh now ranks just behind Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Haryana in terms of lien percentage, a key parameter that measures the effectiveness of freezing defrauded amounts before they are withdrawn. Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna said that earlier limitations in…

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Student Held at Lucknow Metro Station With Country-Made Pistol in Bag, Sent to Jail

Lucknow | A B.Com student was arrested after a country-made pistol was recovered from his bag during a routine security check at KD Singh Babu Stadium Metro Station in Lucknow. Police have registered a case under the Arms Act and sent the accused to jail. According to police officials, the incident occurred on Tuesday when the student arrived at the metro station carrying a bag. During scanning through the X-BIS security machine, security personnel detected a firearm inside the bag. The youth was immediately detained, and Hazratganj police were informed. ACP…

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Lucknow Police Find No Illegal Bangladeshi Nationals After Citywide Verification Drive

Lucknow | Lucknow Police have stated that no Bangladeshi nationals are living illegally in the city, following extensive verification drives conducted over the past several months. The findings contradict repeated political claims alleging the presence of large numbers of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in urban settlements, according to officials familiar with the exercise. Senior police officers said the verification was carried out across all police station areas under the Lucknow Police Commissionerate. Special focus was given to slums and densely populated localities where it was alleged that Bangladeshi nationals were residing while…

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Lucknow Police Action During Rain Triggers Outrage After Video Goes Viral

Lucknow |A video showing police action against two-wheeler riders seeking shelter from heavy rain on Lucknow’s Lohia Path has gone viral on social media, sparking a heated debate over sensitivity versus strict enforcement of law. The incident, which took place in the Gautampalli police station area on Tuesday morning, drew sharp criticism from several quarters, prompting an official clarification from the police. According to eyewitnesses, persistent rainfall across the city forced many commuters to stop briefly under a roadside shed on Lohia Path to avoid getting drenched. The riders, most…

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Two Nigerian Nationals Arrested in Gurugram for ₹10 Lakh Cyber Fraud, Posed as Company Directors

Gurugram: Gurugram Police have arrested two Nigerian nationals for allegedly carrying out cyber extortion and online fraud by impersonating senior corporate executives and deceiving company employees into transferring money, officials said on Tuesday. The arrests were made by the Cyber Crime East Police Station following a technical investigation initiated after authorities received information on January 31, 2026, about a suspicious mobile number suspected to be involved in fraudulent activities. Digital analysis of call records and communication patterns led the police to Nathupur village in Gurugram, where the accused were apprehended.…

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