Category: Law & Order

Lucknow: The Talkatora Police Station Lucknow team has arrested a 19-year-old man involved in a mobile phone snatching incident and recovered the stolen device, officials said on Sunday. Swift Action Under Anti-Crime Drive The arrest was made under the ongoing campaign against crime launched under the directions of the Police Commissioner, Lucknow. The operation was conducted under the supervision of senior officers of the West Zone and Assistant Commissioner of Police, Bazarkhala. The accused has been identified as Jatin Kumar Baheliya, a resident of Wazirbagh area under Sadatganj police station…

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Lucknow: The Bazarkhala Police Station Lucknow team has arrested a wanted accused under the Gangster Act who was allegedly involved in multiple robbery incidents across the city along with his associates. Intensive Surveillance and Continuous Raids Acting on sustained surveillance and repeated raids conducted under the supervision of senior police officials, the accused was arrested following targeted intelligence inputs. The operation was carried out under the direction of Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Kamlesh Dixit, Additional DCP West Dhananjay Kushwaha, and under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner of Police, Bazarkhala…

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Lucknow: The Gudamba Police Station Lucknow has arrested an absconding warrant accused in connection with a case under the Gangster Act, officials said on Sunday. Arrest Following Court-Issued NBW According to police, the accused was wanted in a non-bailable warrant (NBW) issued by a Special Judge (Gangster Act) court in Lucknow in connection with Case No. 5/16 (Crime No. 160/15) under Sections 2/3 of the Uttar Pradesh Gangster Act. The accused, identified as Ram Singh (30), a resident of Gudamba village in Lucknow, was apprehended on April 12, 2026, from…

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Lucknow: The Bijnor Police Station Lucknow has arrested a wanted accused involved in a cheating case related to fake job promises in the High Court. Fraud Case Registered in 2025 According to police officials, the case dates back to September 3, 2025, when complainant Gyanendra Kumar, a resident of Preeti Vihar Colony in Bijnor, Lucknow, filed a written complaint alleging that the accused had duped him of money on the pretext of securing a government job in the Allahabad High Court. Based on the complaint, an FIR (No. 269/2025) was…

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Gonda (Uttar Pradesh): In a major breakthrough, Wazirganj Police, in a joint operation with the SOG (Special Operations Group) and surveillance team, have busted an inter-district gang involved in a series of goat thefts across the district. Four accused have been arrested, and stolen livestock along with vehicles and cash have been recovered from their possession. The operation was carried out under the direction of Superintendent of Police Vineet Jaiswal, with supervision from Additional Superintendent of Police (West) Radheshyam Rai and leadership of Circle Officer Tarabganj Umeshwar Prabhat Singh. Acting…

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Lucknow: In a swift and commendable operation, the Lucknow Police successfully recovered ₹9.98 lakh lost in a cyber fraud case involving a fake YONO update scam targeting an elderly resident. The fraudsters, posing as bank officials, tricked the victim into sharing confidential banking details under the pretext of updating the YONO SBI application. Acting promptly on the complaint, the cyber cell froze the accused accounts within the crucial “golden hour,” ensuring full recovery of the रकम. Fraud Executed Through Deception The victim, Rajiv Verma, a resident of Rajajipuram, received a…

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Lucknow: In a move aimed at strengthening policing infrastructure and enhancing public safety, the Lucknow Police Commissionerate is set to establish a new police station in Itaunja, a sub-urban area on the outskirts of Lucknow. The proposed police station will be located in the Mahigawan area near Bakshi Ka Talab and will become the 53rd police station under the jurisdiction of the commissionerate. Officials said the expansion is part of ongoing efforts to improve law enforcement coverage in rapidly developing peripheral regions. The initiative builds on earlier administrative reforms undertaken…

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Lucknow: In a major step towards modernising traffic management, the Lucknow Police has launched a high-tech trial using Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled drones to monitor congestion near the Ekana Cricket Stadium. The initiative aims to ease traffic snarls, particularly during large events, by enabling real-time surveillance and quicker response by traffic personnel. AI-Powered Monitoring for Faster Action According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Raveena Tyagi, drones equipped with AI-based camera software are being deployed over key stretches around the stadium. These drones continuously analyse vehicle movement, traffic density, and speed…

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Lucknow: In a significant boost to road safety, the Uttar Pradesh Police has reported saving over 450 lives in road accidents during the first quarter of 2026, crediting the success to its specialised “Critical Corridor” (CC) teams deployed across accident-prone stretches. The initiative, conceptualised by Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna, is part of the broader Zero Fatality District (ZFD) scheme launched on January 1 this year. The programme aims to systematically reduce road accidents and fatalities through targeted enforcement and rapid response on high-risk routes. Focused Deployment on Accident-Prone…

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Lucknow: In a significant administrative move, the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday ordered the transfer of 12 Indian Police Service (IPS) and 35 Provincial Police Service (PPS) officers, reshaping the policing structure across several key districts and commissionerates. The reshuffle, aimed at strengthening law and order and enhancing efficiency in sensitive regions, includes officers from the 2019, 2020, and 2022 IPS batches. They have been assigned to crucial roles such as Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP), Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) City, ASP Rural, ASP Naxal, and positions in…

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