Category: Law & Order

Lucknow: The Vikas Nagar police team in Lucknow has successfully solved a blind murder case that took place on December 30, leading to the arrest of three hardened accused. The breakthrough came after extensive investigation and analysis of as many as 1,289 CCTV camera footages from the surrounding areas. According to the police, the case was cracked after relentless efforts by the entire Vikas Nagar police station team, which worked continuously to piece together crucial evidence. Investigations revealed that the victim, Lalaram, had an earlier dispute with the accused, which…

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Lucknow: A major road accident occurred on Sunday evening around 6:30 pm on the service road ahead of Baburiya Kheda Underpass, when a speeding container heading towards Lucknow rammed into a car from behind. The impact was so severe that the car lost control and overturned into a roadside ditch, while a motorcycle coming from the opposite direction was also hit in the mishap. According to information, the container bearing registration number NL 01AE 0157 collided with a car numbered UP 32 MU 7311. The car occupants—Sandeep Yadav, son of…

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Lucknow: Residents troubled by daily traffic congestion near Jhulelal Park in the Hasanganj police station area of Lucknow have received much-needed relief. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Ankit Kumar carried out a strict enforcement drive against vehicles causing traffic jams in the area. During the operation, action was taken against e-rickshaws, cars, and motorcycles parked improperly on the roads, leading to frequent bottlenecks. ACP Ankit Kumar personally took to the streets to clear the congestion and issued firm instructions to motorists to strictly follow traffic rules. His proactive intervention is…

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Lucknow: As part of the National Road Safety Month, the Transport Department conducted an intensive checking drive in the Hussainabad area of Old Lucknow to curb traffic violations and promote road safety awareness. The special campaign was carried out at the historic Rumi Gate, where strict enforcement measures were implemented against motorists violating traffic norms. During the drive, drivers suspected of consuming alcohol were subjected to breath analyser tests. Several motorists were found driving under the influence, following which challans were issued for violating traffic rules. The enforcement team also…

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Lucknow: Ahead of the Foundation Day celebrations, police authorities carried out an extensive foot march in the Hazratganj area to strengthen security arrangements and ensure public safety. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Hazratganj Vikrant Veer, Additional DCP Jitendra Dubey, ACP Vikas Jaiswal, and Hazratganj Inspector Vikram Singh led the march across key locations in the busy commercial and administrative hub of the city. The foot patrol aimed at maintaining law and order, boosting public confidence, and sending a clear message against any attempts to disturb peace during the celebrations. Inspector…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Police set a new benchmark in 2025 by neutralising 48 notorious criminals in encounters, breaking an eight-year record. The data was shared by Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna during a press briefing at the police headquarters. The DGP stated that between March 20, 2017, and December 29, 2025, a total of 266 criminals were killed in police encounters across the state. In 2025 alone, UP Police conducted 2,739 operations, during which 3,153 accused were injured, while one police personnel was martyred in the line of…

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Kanpur: A chilling crime reminiscent of a thriller film has come to light from Kanpur, where a woman was allegedly murdered by her lover and her body buried underground to conceal the crime. The shocking truth surfaced nearly eight months later, leading to the arrest of the accused and his brother. The incident pertains to Tikwanpur village under the Sateji police station area. The victim, Reshma, was the mother of seven children. Her husband, Rambabu Shankhwar, had died of cancer five years ago. Following his death, Reshma reportedly left her…

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Meerut: Tension prevailed in Kapsad village of Meerut district on Friday as the family members of a Dalit woman, murdered following the abduction of her daughter, continued their protest for more than five hours, demanding strict action against the accused. The aggrieved family has refused to perform the last rites of the deceased woman, Sunita, insisting on the immediate arrest of the accused, demolition of their houses through bulldozer action, and exemplary punishment. Despite continuous efforts by police and district administration officials to pacify the protesters, no breakthrough had been…

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Lucknow: Acting on the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh Police have intensified their action against illegal religious conversion and crimes against women. In a major development, Lucknow Police have arrested Dr. Rameezuddin Nayak alias Rameez, accused of exploiting his identity as a doctor to commit serious crimes under the guise of marriage. According to police, the accused allegedly lured an MD Pathology student of KGMU into a relationship by promising marriage, sexually assaulted her over a long period, and later pressured her to undergo an abortion without…

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Lucknow: The annual crime and policing review released on Sunday offers a comprehensive snapshot of law enforcement performance, crime patterns, and administrative efforts across Lucknow during 2025. The report outlines notable gains in several areas while also drawing attention to gaps that continue to concern citizens and observers. Strong Focus on Cybercrime Control Cybercrime remained a major priority for the Lucknow Police Commissionerate over the past year. Between January 1 and December 28, 2025, a total of 6,456 cybercrime complaints were registered. Officials claimed that close to 90 per cent…

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