Category: Law & Order

Pratapgarh: A joint operation by the Kotwali Nagar police and the SWAT/Surveillance teams has led to the arrest of ten accused in connection with a daring pickpocketing incident at the Pratapgarh bus stand on 15 October 2025. Police say they recovered stolen goods, forged Aadhaar cards and implements used for break-ins. According to the victim’s complaint, the complainant — a resident of Barua village, post Sangeepur — was returning home and had reached the Pratapgarh bus stand on 15 October when two unknown men on a motorcycle approached him. The…

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Sant Kabir Nagar: Under the directives of Superintendent of Police Sandeep Kumar Meena, the Anti-Romeo Squad of Sant Kabir Nagar carried out a girl child safety campaign as part of the state government’s flagship program Mission Shakti Phase 5.0. The campaign, led by Women Police Station In-Charge Poonam Maurya, along with Constable Neha Singh, Women PRDs Poonam Devi, Sneha, Israwati, and Suman Vishwakarma, aimed to raise awareness and prevent incidents of harassment and sexual misconduct against women and girls. The team conducted an awareness drive across various areas of the…

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Kaushambi: In a major crackdown on narcotics smuggling, a joint team of the Saini Police Station and the Excise Department in Kaushambi district seized 59.245 kilograms of ganja and arrested seven drug traffickers during a late-night raid on Wednesday. According to police sources, the operation was conducted following a tip-off about large-scale ganja trafficking being carried out from a rented shop located along the Kanpur–Prayagraj National Highway near Saini village. The shop was allegedly rented by Pankaj Tripathi, identified as the mastermind behind the smuggling network. Tripathi reportedly procured ganja…

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Lucknow: A shocking case of abduction and sexual assault has surfaced from Lucknow, where an 18-year-old Class 12 student was allegedly kidnapped under the pretext of being offered a lift and held captive for four days before being sexually assaulted by three men. The Lucknow Police have arrested two of the accused, while a third suspect remains absconding. The Abduction According to police reports, the incident occurred on the night of October 15, 2025, when the victim, upset after a minor disagreement with her family, stepped out of her home.…

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New Delhi: In a major operation against cross-border arms smuggling, the Assam Rifles have seized a large cache of weapons, ammunition, and war-like stores from Saikhumphai in Mizoram’s Champhai district, near the India–Myanmar border. The operation, carried out on October 24, marks a significant blow to the illegal arms trafficking network operating along the sensitive frontier. Large Cache of Arms and Ammunition Seized Based on intelligence inputs regarding suspicious activity in the area, Assam Rifles personnel launched a swift operation leading to the recovery of a substantial cache of weapons.…

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New Delhi: In a major breakthrough ahead of Diwali, the Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and Delhi Police Special Cell have jointly foiled a major terror conspiracy and arrested two suspected terrorists allegedly linked to the banned organization ISIS. The arrests are believed to have averted a potential suicide attack in the crowded areas of the national capital. Coordinated Operation Thwarts Attack According to officials, the two suspects—identified as Adnan Khan and Mohammad Adnan—were planning to carry out bomb blasts in Delhi’s high-footfall zones during the festive season. The arrests…

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Shahjahanpur: On the occasion of Police Memorial Day, a special traffic awareness programme was organized in front of the Roadways Bus Stand under the leadership of Superintendent of Police Rajesh Dwivedi and Circle Officer (Traffic) Sanjay Kumar Singh, with coordination by Traffic In-Charge Vinay Kumar Pandey. The initiative aimed to spread awareness about road safety and encourage the public to follow traffic rules diligently. Promoting Safe Driving Habits During the programme, motorists were urged to wear helmets and seat belts while driving, emphasizing that the use of safety gear can…

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Lucknow | A major tragedy was averted in Lucknow’s Naka police station area when a fire broke out in a residential house in Bashiratganj outpost limits. Thanks to the swift response and presence of mind shown by the police and fire department, the blaze was brought under control within 15 minutes, preventing any serious casualties. According to reports, the fire started at the residence of Kishore Kumar Gupta (House No. 134/94) when a gas leak from an LPG cylinder ignited while cooking was underway. Within moments, the flames spread rapidly through…

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Lucknow | In view of the upcoming Chhath Puja festivities, Government Railway Police (GRP) Superintendent Rohit Mishra carried out a surprise inspection at Lucknow’s Charbagh Railway Station on Monday to review the security arrangements and ensure passenger safety during the festive rush. During the inspection, GRP Circle Officer Amit Kumar Singh, Station House Officer (SHO) Dharmveer Singh, and RPF Inspector Bhupendra Chaudhary were also present. The team closely monitored passenger movement, checked entry and exit points, and reviewed patrolling activities across the station premises. Superintendent Mishra instructed officials to maintain…

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Lucknow | The Uttar Pradesh Police’s five-decade-old wireless communication system has undergone a sweeping technological transformation — a move set to make internal communication faster, stronger, and virtually impossible to tap or hack. The ambitious upgrade, rolled out in the Lucknow Police Commissionerate which enables beat constables, sub-inspectors, and police stations to connect seamlessly through hand-held and static wireless sets — bridging long-standing gaps in the network. The new system will next be implemented in Mathura, given its heavy tourist and temple traffic. Until now, the wireless sets used by the…

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