Ayodhya Fully Geared Up for Durga Puja; DM, SSP Conduct Foot Patrol to Ensure Safety

Dr Vishakha Srivastava ​ AYODHYA: The city of Ayodhya is immersed in festive fervour as thousands of devotees gather at prominent Durga Puja pandals across the city. To ensure safety and smooth conduct of the festival, District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi and Senior Superintendent of Police Dr. Gaurav Grover, along with the Municipal Commissioner, conducted extensive foot patrolling in major areas, including Chowk and the old city limits. ​Key Highlights of Security and Operational Measures: ​Inspection of Pandals: Senior police officers and magistrates carried out thorough inspections of pandals to rectify…

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Gurugram: Software Engineer Dies by Suicide, Wife Found Dead in Rented Apartment

Gurugram: A 30-year-old software engineer allegedly died by suicide after killing his 28-year-old wife at their rented apartment in Sector 68 of Gurugram, police said. The couple, originally from Kerala, had recently moved to the city from Bengaluru. The engineer, Mohammad Aslam, was employed with an Indonesia-based technology company operating an office in Gurugram’s Sector 58. His wife, Farhana, was a homemaker. According to police, Aslam sent an email to his office and colleagues at around 7 am on October 15, describing it as his “last day on earth” and…

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Mission Shakti Phase 6: Kakori Police Educates Students on Women’s Safety and Government Schemes

Lucknow: Kakori Police conducted an awareness programme under Mission Shakti Phase 6 to promote the safety, dignity and empowerment of women and girls. The police team visited M.L. Pal Inter College at Ghughuri Talab in Kakori to educate students about women’s safety, cybercrime prevention and various government welfare schemes. The programme was organised under the leadership of Inspector Satish Chandra Rathore. Students were encouraged to remain vigilant, understand their rights and seek police assistance whenever necessary. During the session, the police team explained important helpline numbers, including 1090 for the…

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Mission Shakti 6.0: SFC School Students Educated on Cybercrime Prevention in Lucknow

Lucknow: An awareness programme was organised at SFC School in Lucknow under Mission Shakti 6.0 to promote the safety, dignity and empowerment of women and girls. A police team educated students about women’s safety, online fraud and measures to prevent cybercrime. The programme was conducted under the direction of Inspector Satish Chandra Rathore. Sub-Inspector (SSI) Pradeep Yadav, Sub-Inspectors Raj Kumar and Amit Kumar, along with members of the Mission Shakti and cybercrime teams, visited the school to interact with students and raise awareness about safety-related issues. The police team also…

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UP DGP Rajeev Krishna Directs Police to Intensify Patrolling and Crack Down on Crime

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Rajeev Krishna chaired a high-level online crime review meeting from Police Headquarters, directing senior police officers across the state to strengthen crime prevention, improve law and order, and ensure robust security arrangements during upcoming festivals. Emphasising a proactive approach to policing, the DGP said, “Zero Tolerance is a State of Mind,” underlining that zero tolerance must become an integral part of the police force’s working culture. Krishna directed officers to intensify patrolling to curb theft, chain snatching and other crimes. He also stressed…

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Lucknow Police Organises Cyber Safety and Women’s Empowerment Awareness Drive at CMS School

Lucknow: Lucknow Police organised an awareness programme at CMS School, Vishal Khand, Gomti Nagar, under Mission Shakti Phase 6.0 and its cyber awareness campaign to educate students about online fraud, cybercrime, women’s safety and empowerment. The programme was conducted under the direction of Police Commissioner Tarun Gaba, with the participation of officers from the Eastern Zone. The Assistant Commissioner of Police, Ghazipur, who is also the cybercrime nodal officer, and the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Gomti Nagar, guided students on various aspects of digital safety and personal security. Rajiv Tandon…

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Two Arrested in Gonda House Theft Case; Jewellery and Cash Recovered

Gonda: Kotwali Nagar police arrested two men, Rashid, son of Siddiq, and Chhotu alias Sultan, son of the late Deen Mohammad, in connection with a house theft in Laxmanpuri Colony, Awas Vikas, near RP Lawn. The complainant, Hazari Lal Gupta, reported that thieves broke the lock of his house on October 15 and stole ₹50,000 in cash and gold and silver ornaments while he and his wife were away. Police arrested the suspects near the dirt road leading to New Indira Nagar Colony behind Engineering College. Recovered items included a…

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Gonda Legal Services Authority Secretary Inspects District Jail, Reviews Inmates’ Grievances

Gonda: District Legal Services Authority Secretary Ankita Singh inspected the Divisional Jail in Gonda on Friday and interacted with inmates to understand their legal cases and grievances. She directed jail officials and defence counsel to ensure effective follow-up for filing appeals for convicted prisoners whose appeals had not yet been submitted. Singh visited the women’s barracks, enquired about children living with women inmates and reviewed food quality in the kitchen. She also spoke to hospitalised prisoners about their health. A legal literacy camp was organised during the visit. Singh and…

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Two Anti-Drug Activists Killed in Punjab Within Two Days, Raising Concerns Over Drug Trade

New Delhi: Punjab has reported the killings of two anti-drug activists within two days, with both incidents allegedly linked to objections raised against the sale of narcotic substances. Bikramjit Singh, 40, was killed in Pannawan village in the Shri Hargobindpur area after he and two others reportedly objected to the sale of drugs. According to police, the three were attacked with a sharp-edged weapon. Singh died at the scene, while the other two sustained serious injuries. In a separate incident in Mansa, anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota was shot dead…

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Gonda Police Recover 251 Lost Mobile Phones Worth ₹55.22 Lakh, Return Them to Owners

Gonda: In a major relief for residents, Gonda Police have recovered 251 lost mobile phones worth approximately ₹55.22 lakh and returned them to their rightful owners. Superintendent of Police, Gonda, handed over the recovered devices to the owners on Thursday as part of an initiative undertaken during the Sharadiya Navratri period. The recovery was carried out by a joint team comprising police personnel from 17 police stations and the district Surveillance Cell. According to the police, complaints regarding 603 lost mobile phones were registered on the Central Equipment Identity Register…

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