Gonda Police Marks World Environment Day with Plantation Drive, Promotes ‘One Tree in Mother’s Name’ Campaign

Gonda: Marking World Environment Day 2026, Gonda Police launched a special plantation drive to spread awareness about environmental conservation and sustainable living. The initiative was held at the Open Gym and Children’s Park premises of the Reserve Police Lines, where Superintendent of Police Vinit Jaiswal and Dr. Tanvi Jaiswal, Chairperson of Vama Sarathi, planted saplings and reaffirmed their commitment to a greener future. During the programme, officers and personnel were encouraged to plant more trees and take responsibility for their care and protection. Addressing the gathering, SP Vinit Jaiswal emphasized…

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District-Level Orientation Workshop on ‘Bahu-Beti Sammelan’ Held in Gonda to Promote Women’s Safety and Gender Equality

Gonda: A district-level orientation workshop under the innovative “Bahu-Beti Sammelan” initiative of the Gorakhpur Zone Police was successfully organized at the Amar Shaheed Rajendra Nath Lahiri Multipurpose Hall in Police Lines, Gonda, on Thursday. The programme was chaired by Superintendent of Police Vineet Jaiswal and aimed at preventing crimes against women and children, curbing gender-based violence, ensuring women’s safety and dignity, and promoting gender equality in society. The initiative is being implemented with technical support from UNICEF. The workshop began with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp, followed by the…

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Allahabad High Court Pulls Up Lucknow Cyber Cell Over Mobile Number Blocked on Allegedly False Complaint

Prayagraj/Lucknow: The Allahabad High Court has sharply criticized the functioning of the Lucknow Cyber Cell after a woman’s mobile number remained blocked for an extended period following what the court described as an apparently dubious complaint linked to a matrimonial dispute. Hearing a petition filed by Shraddha Pathak, a Division Bench comprising Justice J.J. Munir and Justice Tarun Saxena expressed serious concern over the manner in which cyber authorities handled the matter. The court also asked the petitioner’s husband, Abhishek Pathak, to explain why damages should not be imposed on…

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FIR Registered Against Lucknow Police Inspector on Widow’s Complaint in Sambhal

Sambhal/Lucknow: A police inspector posted at the Cyber Police Station in Lucknow has been booked following the complaint of a widow from Sambhal district, who accused him of intimidation, abuse, and harassment. The FIR was registered on the directions of the Superintendent of Police (SP), Sambhal. According to police sources, the complainant, Reena, a resident of Akbarpur Gehra village in Asmoli police station area, alleged that she has been raising her four daughters alone since the death of her husband, Omveer, six years ago. She stated that she earns a…

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UP Transfers 206 PPS Officers in Major Administrative Reshuffle; Several Lucknow Officials Shifted

Lucknow: In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Uttar Pradesh Police Headquarters on Thursday transferred 206 Provincial Police Service (PPS) officers of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) rank across the state. The large-scale exercise includes the transfer of nearly a dozen officers posted in Lucknow and is aimed at strengthening policing and administrative efficiency in various districts. Among the key changes, Jitendra Kumar, who was serving in the Chief Minister’s security detail, has been transferred to Shahjahanpur. In his place, Vikas Kumar Jaiswal, currently posted in the Lucknow Police Commissionerate, has…

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Son Allegedly Plotted Family Murders for Jewellery, Only to Be Killed by Accomplice in Shocking Prayagraj Crime

Lucknow/Prayagraj: What initially appeared to be a gruesome triple murder in Prayagraj has unfolded into a chilling tale of family conflict, greed and betrayal, with investigators alleging that a son conspired to murder his own parents and sister for jewellery before becoming a victim himself in a deadly dispute over the loot. Police on Wednesday claimed to have solved the sensational case that stunned residents of the South Malaka area, leading to the arrest of a local businessman and the recovery of more than one kilogram of gold jewellery and…

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Police Intensify Probe in BJP Leader Shivam Singh Murder Case Outside Vibhuti Khand Club

Lucknow: The investigation into the killing of BJP leader Shivam Singh outside a nightclub in Vibhuti Khand, Lucknow, has intensified, with police identifying four additional suspects based on CCTV footage and interrogation of arrested accused. Four More Suspects Identified According to police officials, surveillance footage from the area around the Jalwa Club and inputs gathered during questioning of arrested suspects revealed the presence of several unidentified individuals at the scene during the incident. Following this, four more suspects have been identified, and special police teams have been deployed to trace…

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Property Dealer Murder Case Solved in Lucknow; Two Arrested Including Mastermind

Lucknow: In a significant breakthrough, the joint team of PGI Police Station and Uttar Pradesh STF, Lucknow, has successfully solved the murder case of property dealer Sandeep Singh, who was shot dead on May 27, 2026, in Lucknow. Police have arrested two accused, including the alleged mastermind of the conspiracy. Operation Details The action was carried out under the direction of senior police officials of Lucknow Commissionerate and under close supervision of the South Zone police leadership. A coordinated operation by PGI Police and STF Uttar Pradesh led to the…

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Sarojininagar Police Arrest Wanted Accused in Dowry Death Case

Lucknow: The Sarojininagar Police have arrested one wanted accused in connection with a dowry death case registered under Case Crime No. 197/2026 under Sections 80(2)/85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 3/4 of the Dowry Prohibition Act. Case Background According to police, a written complaint was lodged on May 29, 2026, by Smt. Roopa, wife of the late Rakesh Kumar, resident of Kankar Kuan under Bijnor police station, Lucknow. The complainant alleged that her daughter was harassed and tortured by her in-laws over dowry demands, which ultimately led…

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Lucknow Police Arrest ₹50,000 Rewarded Fugitive in Kidnapping for Ransom Case

SWAT and Surveillance Team Nab Wanted Accused from Ghaziabad Industrial Area Lucknow: In a major breakthrough, the SWAT/Surveillance Team of Lucknow Commissionerate Police, in coordination with Chinhat Police Station, has arrested a wanted and rewarded accused involved in a kidnapping-for-ransom case registered under Case Crime No. 389/24 under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. The arrested accused, Sanjay (30), son of Jayaprakash, resident of Tisauli village under Khuthan police station, Jaunpur, was carrying a reward of ₹50,000 on his arrest. He was apprehended on June 1, 2026 from…

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