Category: Law & Order

Lucknow: Under the banner “Empowered Women, Empowered Nation – Bringing Change in Every Sphere”, the Mohanlalganj Police conducted a special Mission Shakti 5.0 awareness programme at the Primary School premises of Gram Fatte Khera, Mohanlalganj, reaching out to approximately 50–60 women from the village and surrounding areas. Mission Shakti 5.0: A Step Towards Women’s Empowerment Launched on September 22, 2025, under the guidance of Police Commissioner Amrendra Kumar Sengar, the campaign focuses on women’s safety, empowerment, and support. As part of this initiative, Mission Shakti Centres have been established across…

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Lucknow: Under the ongoing Mission Shakti 5.0 – “Nari Suraksha, Nari Samman, Mission Shakti Hai Mahan”, the Rahimabad Police organized an important awareness programme at the Primary School premises of Gram Sabha Bahir Majra Bagwara, aiming to educate women about safety, legal rights, and support systems. Mission Shakti 5.0 is a statewide initiative promoting women’s empowerment and creating a safe, respectful, and equitable society. In Lucknow Commissionerate, under the direction of Police Commissioner Amrendra Kumar Sengar, Mission Shakti Centres have been established at 54 police stations, each staffed with dedicated…

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Lucknow:  In a decisive action against narcotics trafficking, the Husainganj Police arrested a habitual offender involved in the illegal sale of ganja and recovered 1 kg 140 grams of the banned substance from his possession. According to officials, Sub-Inspector Ved Prakash and his police team were on patrol to curb drug smuggling in the Husainganj area when they received a tip-off from an informer. The accused, identified as Golu alias Pitcha Sonkar (21), son of Mukesh Sonkar and resident of Hata Rasool Khan, Chhitwapur, was reportedly heading towards Husainganj Chauraha…

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Lucknow: In a major crackdown on organised crime, the Lucknow Police has seized property earned through criminal activities under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986. A Swift Dzire car worth Rs 3.70 lakh was confiscated from a notorious gangster following the orders of the Police Commissioner. The joint team of Kakori Police Station and Para Police Station carried out the action after confirming that the vehicle was purchased using money gained from illegal activities. Key Details: Accused: Ajay Yadav alias Rinku * Son of Suresh Yadav…

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Lucknow: In a landmark judgment, the Lucknow Police secured a 20-year rigorous imprisonment sentence for Tahir Ali, convicted of raping a four-year-old girl in the Sushant Golf City area. The verdict was delivered by the Special POCSO Court in a record time of just 1 year, 2 months, and 15 days, marking a historic success under Mission Shakti 5.0 and Operation Conviction. This case stands as a powerful example of the police’s commitment to women and child safety, with swift investigation and strong prosecution resulting in timely justice. Female IPS…

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Lucknow: In a swift and coordinated operation, the Crime and Surveillance Team of the Lucknow Police Commissionerate’s Eastern Zone successfully apprehended two habitual chain-snatching offenders involved in multiple cases of robbery. The accused were nabbed by the Gomtinagar police team based on CCTV footage and local intelligence inputs. According to police officials, the arrested individuals have been identified as Mazhar (27), son of late Javed Hussain, a resident of Sunrise Hospital area, Hardoi Road, Thakurganj, who works in gravel and sand trading; and Faizal (26), son of Rahat Ali, a…

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Lucknow — In a remarkable step toward ensuring the holistic well-being of police personnel and their families, the Uttar Pradesh Police Family Welfare Association (VAMA Sarathi) organized a large-scale “Vama Wellness Camp” in collaboration with Dr. Lal PathLabs. The initiative, launched under the visionary leadership of Mrs. Meenakshi Singh, wife of the Director General of Police, Uttar Pradesh, and Chairperson of VAMA Sarathi, marked a new chapter in police welfare and community care. The wellness camp was simultaneously conducted across 34 districts of Uttar Pradesh, with the goal of providing affordable…

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Lucknow — The Ghazipur Police Station team under Lucknow Police Commissionerate (East Zone) has successfully arrested a key accused involved in a major financial fraud case amounting to ₹47.40 lakh from the Urban Co-operative Bank, Indira Nagar branch, Lucknow. Case Details:On June 20, 2025, a written complaint was filed by Ashutosh Mishra, son of Devendra Nath Mishra, resident of House No. 155, Sector-A, Mahanagar, currently residing at Mansarovar, Lucknow. The complaint alleged that the accused had committed embezzlement and fraud, siphoning off ₹47.40 lakh from the Urban Co-operative Bank. Following the…

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Lucknow— The Wazirganj Police Station team under Lucknow Police Commissionerate arrested two wanted criminals involved in multiple loot and robbery cases under the Gangster and Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act, 1986. The arrests mark a significant breakthrough in curbing organized crime activities in the city. Case Details:On October 3, 2025, a case (Crime No. 262/2025) was registered under relevant sections of the Gangster Act against Rajeev Srivastava and his associates for forming a gang and committing loot and robbery in different areas of Lucknow. The accused were found to be involved…

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Lucknow — Acting swiftly under the Mission Shakti 5.0 campaign, the Sushant Golf City Police Station team arrested an accused who allegedly exploited a woman after promising marriage. The case has been registered under Case No. 864/25, Section 63(1)(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Incident Summary:On October 8, 2025, based on a written complaint filed by the victim, a case was registered against the accused for deceiving her with a false promise of marriage and engaging in physical relations. The victim also alleged that the accused borrowed ₹40,000 from her…

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