Lucknow: Acting on the directives of Joint Commissioner of Police Babloo Kumar, an intensive checking drive was carried out across the Hazratganj police station area to strengthen law and order in the city. The अभियान was led by Inspector Vikram Singh of Hazratganj, with police personnel deployed at key intersections and sensitive points. Two-wheeler vehicles were thoroughly checked, and riders were verified for valid driving licences, registration papers and compliance with traffic rules. With upcoming festivals in view, the police have heightened vigilance to prevent any untoward incidents and ensure…
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Lucknow Police on High Alert Ahead of Holika Dahan, Strict Guidelines Issued
Lucknow: With Holika Dahan and the festival of Holi approaching, police in Lucknow have intensified preparations to ensure the celebrations conclude in a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere. The West Zone police have stepped up coordination efforts and issued detailed guidelines to maintain law and order. The Deputy Commissioner of Police (West), along with the Additional DCP and Assistant Commissioners, held meetings with Holika Dahan committees and prominent citizens from Para Police Station, Aminabad Police Station and Kaiserbagh Police Station areas. During the meeting, officials emphasized that Holika Dahan must take…
Read MoreThe Shadows of Bundelkhand: The “Rarest of Rare” Depravity of the Banda Couple
Lucknow: In the rugged, sun-drenched landscapes of Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh, the town of Banda has long been known for its harsh terrain and historical resilience. But in February 2026, the silence of this rural heartland was shattered by a judicial verdict that didn’t just make headlines—it tore at the very fabric of the national conscience. A special court under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act delivered a landmark judgment, sentencing 50-year-old Ram Bhawan and his 47-year-old wife, Durgawati, to death. Their crime? A decade-long, systematic campaign of…
Read MoreUP STF Busts Mass Cheating Racket in UP Board Exam 2026; Six Arrested in Mainpuri
Lucknow: In a major breakthrough, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (UP STF) has arrested six individuals for allegedly orchestrating mass cheating during the 2026 High School and Intermediate examinations conducted by the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UP Board). The accused were apprehended from Mainpuri following a targeted operation based on intelligence inputs regarding organised malpractice aimed at compromising the sanctity of the board examinations. Arrested Accused Identified The arrested individuals have been identified as: Ashish (Manager) Arun Kumar alias Tinku (Teacher) Ankit alias Prashant (Teacher) Shiva Chauhan alias…
Read MoreCelebrate Holi and Eid in the Spirit of Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb: DCP West Appeals to Citizens
Lucknow: Ahead of the upcoming festivals of Holi and Eid, a grand parade and Peace Committee meeting were organized at the Kaisarbagh police station in the state capital to review security arrangements and reinforce communal harmony. The meeting, chaired by the DCP (West), brought together local residents, community leaders, and prominent citizens to promote brotherhood and ensure peaceful celebrations. Senior police officials interacted with members of both communities and appealed for cooperation in maintaining law and order. Addressing the gathering, the DCP (West) urged citizens to celebrate Holi and Eid…
Read MoreIntensive Checking Drive by Talkatora Police Ahead of Upcoming Festivals
Lucknow: In view of the upcoming festivals, the Talkatora police have intensified security measures and launched a special vehicle checking drive to ensure public safety and smooth traffic movement. A focused enforcement campaign was carried out at Pal Tiraha crossing under the Talkatora police station limits. During the drive, police personnel conducted thorough inspections of two-wheelers and four-wheelers passing through the busy intersection. The operation was led by Station House Officer Kuldeep Dubey, accompanied by the local outpost in-charge and a team of police personnel. Officers checked vehicle documents, monitored…
Read MoreTight Vigil in Hazratganj Ahead of Festivities; Inspector Vikram Singh Leads Foot Patrol
Lucknow: In view of the upcoming festival season, heightened security arrangements were put in place in the Hazratganj police station area, with senior officers conducting an intensive foot patrol to ensure law and order and smooth traffic movement. Under the supervision of ACP Vikas Jaiswal, Hazratganj Inspector Vikram Singh, and Traffic Inspector Uday Pratap Singh, a joint team of police personnel carried out a comprehensive area inspection. The officers moved through key market stretches and busy intersections, interacting with shopkeepers, pedestrians and commuters. The foot patrol was aimed at maintaining…
Read MoreThe Blue Drum Murder: A Crime That Shook Lucknow
Lucknow: As the weather shifts from the chill to warmer days, an upscale residential pocket of Lucknow—Ashiana Sector L—became the epicentre of one of the most chilling domestic crimes in recent Indian memory. What unfolded inside a four-storey family home was not merely a murder. It was a patricide marked by calculated brutality, dismemberment, and a blue plastic drum that would soon become a grim national symbol of horror. The case, quickly dubbed the “Blue Drum Murder,” sent shockwaves across Uttar Pradesh and beyond. Its savagery revived public memories of…
Read MoreMan Arrested from Ambedkar Nagar for Alleged Sexual Exploitation on Pretext of Marriage in Lucknow
Lucknow: Police in Lucknow have arrested a man from Ambedkar Nagar in connection with an alleged case of sexual exploitation under the pretext of marriage in the Lucknow district. According to officials from Chinhat police station, the accused had been named in an FIR lodged on January 22, 2026, following a complaint by the victim. The complainant alleged that the accused established physical relations with her after promising marriage and later subjected her to verbal abuse. The case was registered at Chinhat police station, and an investigation was initiated. Acting…
Read MoreSensational Murder Case Solved in Lucknow: Man Strangled Over Scooty Burning Feud
Lucknow: The Lucknow Police Commissionerate has solved the sensational murder of a 60-year-old man, popularly known as Kallu Baba, in the Dubagga police station area. According to police, the victim was strangled with a bedsheet and his body was later dumped in a pit in an attempt to conceal the crime. Under the leadership of Dubagga Station House Officer Shrikant Rai, a police team launched an investigation after registering a case on the complaint filed by the deceased’s brother. Acting swiftly, police arrested three accused — Ankit Tiwari, Rahul Rawat,…
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