Category: Law & Order

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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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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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terms of lien percentage, a key parameter that measures the effectiveness of freezing defrauded amounts before they are withdrawn.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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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 | 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 |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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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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Panaji: The cyber crime unit of the Goa Police has cracked a ₹67-lakh online investment fraud, arresting a resident of Kerala in a case that highlights both the growing sophistication of digital scams and the increasing push for technology-led policing. The case originated from a complaint filed by a resident of Caranzalem in Tiswadi, who alleged that he was cheated between October 1 and October 24, 2025. According to police, the victim was contacted on WhatsApp by an individual posing as a representative of a fictitious investment firm. The fraudster…

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Lucknow: A new survey by global cybersecurity firm McAfee has revealed that the average Indian spends nearly 102 hours every year trying to determine whether incoming digital messages are genuine or fraudulent. The findings, published in McAfee’s 2026 State of the Scamiverse – India Report, underline the rapidly growing scale and sophistication of online scams across the country. The report is based on a nationwide survey of thousands of Indian adults and highlights how scam messages have become an unavoidable part of everyday digital life. Scams Now a Daily Digital…

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Lucknow: With cyber fraud cases rising sharply—especially scams involving so-called “digital arrests”—the Lucknow Police has stressed the urgent need for a multi-layered reporting system, extensive public awareness initiatives, swift freezing of suspicious bank accounts, and focused outreach to vulnerable groups to effectively tackle the growing menace. Speaking to the media in Lucknow, senior police officials said that digital arrest frauds are increasing steadily. In such cases, cyber criminals impersonate officials from investigative agencies or banks, using video calls and messaging platforms to intimidate victims and apply psychological pressure. Officials cautioned…

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