Category: Law & Order

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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Lucknow: In a bid to safeguard traffic personnel from extreme summer conditions, the Lucknow Police is planning to introduce specialized kits and regular health check-ups, alongside exploring the wider use of air-conditioned (AC) helmets. While the innovation promises relief from scorching heat, practical challenges and limited availability continue to hinder its full-scale implementation. Traffic police personnel, who remain stationed at busy intersections even during peak afternoon heat, face rising stress due to increasing vehicular load, VIP movements, and pollution levels. Recognizing these hardships, the Uttar Pradesh government had initiated a…

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Lucknow: In a significant move to tackle persistent traffic congestion, the Lucknow Police on Wednesday deployed dedicated route marshals across 12 of the city’s most congested stretches to ensure smoother vehicular movement during peak hours. The initiative focuses on high-density corridors where travel time often surges up to five times the normal duration despite relatively short distances. Officials said these routes were identified through data analysis highlighting severe congestion patterns. Under the ‘One Route, One Marshal’ model, each stretch will be monitored by a designated marshal from the traffic department.…

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Lucknow: In a major administrative move, Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna ordered strict action against several police officials following a high-level review meeting held at the state police headquarters. During the meeting, which was attended by senior officials including Police Commissioners, ADGs of Zones, IGs and DIGs of Ranges, and SSPs/SPs of districts through video conferencing, concerns were raised over the increasing number of road accidents in certain police station areas. Taking serious note of the situation, the DGP ordered that five Station House Officers be sent…

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Lucknow: The Special Task Force (STF), Uttar Pradesh, has achieved a significant success by arresting the leader and an active member of the interstate Barwar gang, wanted under the UP Gangsters Act and declared with rewards. The operation took place in Lucknow on April 7, 2026. Arrested Accused: Harishchandra, son of late Nibare, resident of Baltu Ka Purwa, Bangai, Police Station Dhanepur, Gaonda. Sohanlal, son of late Ramrang, resident of Chheda Ka Purwa, Moodadiha, Police Station Dhanepur, Gaonda. Place, Date & Time of Arrest:Near the entry/exit gate of Badshahnagar Railway…

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Lucknow: The Special Task Force (STF), Uttar Pradesh, achieved a major breakthrough in combating illegal drug trafficking by arresting an active member of an interstate gang smuggling oxytocin injections. A large quantity of oxytocin injections and related paraphernalia were seized during the operation. The arrested accused has been identified as Rehan, son of Musahib, resident of Tirwa, Police Station Rahimabad, Lucknow. The seizure included: 502 vials of oxytocin injections (total 180 ml) 2 mobile phones 1 motorcycle (UP32 GX 8277) Details of the Operation:On April 6, 2026, at 6:30 PM,…

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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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