Category: Law & Order

Man Arrested for Allegedly Impersonating Landowner in Fake Property Sale Scam in Lucknow

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Mohanlalganj Police have arrested a 67-year-old man for allegedly impersonating a landowner and using forged identity documents to facilitate fraudulent land transactions in Lucknow. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into a suspected property fraud involving forged documents and fake sale deeds. According to police, the case was registered following a complaint by Ashish Kumar Gupta, a resident of Sisendi village. The complainant alleged that several parcels of land recorded in the name of Suresh Kumar were fraudulently sold to other individuals using forged identity documents and…

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Five Arrested in Lucknow for Alleged Abduction and Sexual Assault of Minor

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow Police have arrested five people, including the prime accused, in connection with the alleged abduction and sexual assault of a 16-year-old girl in the Mohanlalganj area. The arrests were made as part of an ongoing drive against serious crimes under the directions of Police Commissioner Amrendra Kumar Sengar. The operation was carried out under the supervision of Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime and Headquarters) Aparna Kumar, Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Mohammad Mushtaq, Additional DCP (South) Rallapalli Vasanth Kumar, Assistant Commissioner of Police (Mohanlalganj) Rajesh Kumar Singh, and…

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AliGanj Police Arrest Court-Warranted Accused in Maintenance Case

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The AliGanj Police in Lucknow arrested a man wanted under a non-bailable warrant issued by the Family Court in connection with a maintenance case under Section 125 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC). The accused, identified as Durgesh, son of Mohan Lal, a resident of Ahibaranpur under the jurisdiction of AliGanj Police Station, was apprehended from his residence on July 27. He is around 40 years old. According to the police, the non-bailable warrant was issued by the Court of the 5th Principal Judge, Family Court, Lucknow, in…

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Aliganj Police Arrest Non-Bailable Warrant Accused in Attempt to Murder Case

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: The Aliganj Police in Lucknow arrested a 21-year-old man on Monday in compliance with a non-bailable warrant issued by a local court in connection with an attempt to murder case. The accused, identified as Prateek Saini alias Shivam Saini, son of Ravi Kumar Saini and a resident of Adarsh Puram, Triveni Nagar-III, Sitapur Road, was arrested from his residence by the Aliganj Police. According to police officials, the arrest was made following a non-bailable warrant issued by the Court of the Additional District and Sessions Judge, Fast Track Court-II,…

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Lucknow Police Bust Cyber Mule Network, Three Arrested in Cryptocurrency Fraud Probe

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow Police have dismantled an alleged cybercrime network involved in laundering proceeds of online fraud through bank “mule accounts” and cryptocurrency transactions, arresting three individuals under Operation CYVAJRA. Investigators said the racket targeted unemployed youths, using their bank accounts to channel illicit funds before converting the money into cryptocurrency for transfer to overseas operators. The Hazratganj Police, in coordination with the Central Zone Cyber Team, arrested Varun Kant Sharma (30) of Badaun, Prem Kumar alias Vimal of Farrukhabad, and a woman whose identity has been withheld. Authorities have also…

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Uttar Pradesh Launches ‘Operation Prahar’ Against Illegal Passenger Vehicles in Bareilly Division, 81 Buses Penalised

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Acting on the directions of Transport Minister Dayashankar Singh, the Uttar Pradesh Transport Department conducted a special enforcement drive, “Operation Prahar,” across the Bareilly division, taking action against passenger vehicles operating without valid permits or in violation of permit conditions. The campaign targeted unauthorised passenger vehicles and long-distance buses in the districts of Bareilly, Pilibhit, Badaun, and Shahjahanpur, with a focus on ensuring compliance with transport regulations. To oversee the operation, the department constituted a special eight-member enforcement team led by Additional Transport Commissioner (Enforcement) K.D. Singh Gaur. The team…

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Crime Control evolves in Shaan – e – Awadh

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow Police has witnessed a significant transformation in recent years, evolving into a more technology-driven and intelligence-oriented force. Since the introduction of the Police Commissionerate system, policing in the state capital has become more streamlined, enabling quicker decision-making, improved coordination and specialized responses to emerging crime trends. A major pillar of this transformation is the adoption of advanced technology. The city has expanded its network of AI-enabled CCTV cameras and integrated surveillance systems that assist in monitoring high-risk locations, analysing suspicious activities and supporting criminal investigations. Digital evidence, video…

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Lucknow Needs Better Traffic Policing

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: Lucknow is one of India’s fastest-growing cities, but its traffic management has struggled to keep pace with rapid urban expansion. Congested intersections, frequent violations, illegal parking, and reckless driving have become part of daily life, increasing travel time and compromising road safety. Effective traffic policing is no longer just about issuing challans. It requires a visible police presence at major junctions, intelligent traffic management systems, strict enforcement against wrong-side driving, speeding, and signal jumping, and swift action against encroachments that obstruct roads. Pedestrian safety must also be a priority,…

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Fake Drug Factory Busted in Dehradun; Two Arrested in Major Inter-State Crackdown Led by Uttar Pradesh FSDA

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: In a major inter-state enforcement operation against the illegal manufacture and distribution of counterfeit medicines, the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has busted an illegal fake drug manufacturing unit in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, leading to the seizure of counterfeit medicines, machinery and packaging material worth nearly ₹1 crore. The operation was carried out by a special FSDA team constituted at the Uttar Pradesh headquarters, comprising Drug Inspectors Ashutosh Mishra (Agra), Gaurav Lodhi (Meerut Division and Additional Charge at Headquarters) and Nilesh Sharma (Agra). The raid was conducted…

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Lucknow Fake Call Centre Bust Exposes Sophisticated VoIP Fraud Network Targeting US Citizens

Arijit Bose

Lucknow: A forensic examination of digital devices seized from two fake call centres busted in Lucknow has uncovered the sophisticated technology behind an alleged international cyber fraud racket that targeted American citizens using Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) calling systems to evade conventional telecom surveillance. The findings have emerged from an ongoing investigation by the Lucknow Crime Branch following two major raids conducted on July 1 and July 17, which exposed organised cybercrime operations allegedly running from the city. The first operation, carried out at an office in the Summit…

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