Category: Law & Order

Lucknow: A woman was safely rescued by the Uttar Pradesh Police after she allegedly attempted suicide following a domestic dispute in the Nigohan area of Lucknow on Tuesday. According to police officials, the incident took place in Rampur Garhi village under Nigohan police station limits on May 13, 2026. Police received information that a woman had locked herself inside a room and was attempting to take her own life after an argument with her husband over domestic issues. Acting swiftly, the Nigohan police team, along with members of the Mission…

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Lucknow: A minor dispute over vehicle parking escalated into a firing incident in Lucknow, following which police arrested the accused within a few hours of the incident. The incident took place in the Thakurganj police station area, where an argument reportedly broke out between neighbours over parking a vehicle in the locality. According to police sources, a man identified as Prabhakar Nath Dwivedi allegedly opened fire on his neighbours, identified as Ajay and Abhay, after the disagreement intensified. Soon after receiving information about the firing, the Thakurganj police reached the…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Traffic Police has launched a large-scale enforcement and awareness drive titled Operation Meet and Greet to crack down on drunk driving and improve road safety across the state. The special campaign was conducted on May 9 and 10 under the directions of DGP Rajeev Krishna, with intensified vehicle checking carried out at 135 toll plazas across Uttar Pradesh. According to A Satish Ganesh, the operation targeted motorists driving under the influence of alcohol, particularly during weekends when road accidents linked to drunken driving tend to increase…

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Lucknow:: Tension spread across parts of Lucknow after the body of an unidentified युवक was discovered near Agrasen Park in the Aishbagh outpost area under Bazaar Khala police station limits, triggering renewed concerns over rising crime in the state capital. According to preliminary information, the incident initially sparked rumours of gunfire in the area. However, sources at the scene indicated that the victim may have died after being brutally assaulted with sticks and punches rather than from bullet injuries. The exact cause of death is yet to be officially confirmed…

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LUCKNOW – The Uttar Pradesh Police have apprehended a salon owner in the state capital for allegedly orchestrating a predatory scheme involving identity theft, sexual exploitation, and coerced religious conversion. The accused, identified as Shoaib Akhtar, a resident of Gonda operating a salon in Lucknow, was arrested following a series of grave allegations involving the entrapment of young women through social media. Deceptive Modus Operandi According to police officials, Akhtar utilized a sophisticated “catfishing” technique to initiate contact with victims. Investigations revealed that: Fake Identity: Akhtar allegedly operated an Instagram…

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Lucknow: Serious allegations of an alleged “extortion network” and corruption within the police department have snowballed into a major political and administrative controversy after a constable posted a series of explosive videos accusing officials of illegal collections and harassment. Constable Sunil Kumar Shukla, currently posted at the Lucknow Police Lines, has released three videos in succession alleging rampant corruption in the internal functioning of the police department. His claims have triggered widespread debate across social media and political circles, raising uncomfortable questions about transparency and accountability within the force. According…

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Sultanpur: The Surveillance Cell of Sultanpur Police achieved a major success by recovering 121 lost mobile phones worth approximately ₹20 lakh and returning them to their rightful owners. The recovery operation was carried out under the direction of Charu Nigam, with guidance from Additional Superintendent of Police Vrij Narayan Singh and supervision of the Circle Officer (Nodal) along with the in-charge of the Surveillance Cell/SOG team. According to police officials, complaints regarding lost or stolen mobile phones are regularly received either directly by the Superintendent of Police or through online…

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Sultanpur: Under the directions of Superintendent of Police Sultanpur, police teams across the district carried out extensive foot patrols on Saturday to maintain peace, security, and law and order in the area. As part of the exercise, station house officers and police personnel conducted patrols in markets and other important public locations within their respective jurisdictions. The initiative was aimed at creating a sense of safety, confidence, and reassurance among the general public. The patrolling was conducted with adequate police force deployment, and officers interacted with local residents, shopkeepers, and…

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Sultanpur: In a humanitarian gesture, the police team of Kotwali Dehat Police successfully rescued an abandoned infant girl aged around two to three months and ensured her safe rehabilitation under the supervision of the Child Welfare Committee (CWC). According to police officials, on May 9, local resident Rajesh Kumar, son of Amirchandra and a resident of Islamganj village, informed the police that a baby girl had been found abandoned near a well outside the village. Taking the matter seriously, Police Response Vehicle (PRV) 8890 along with the Kotwali Dehat police…

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One Accused Injured During Police Encounter; Cash, Weapons, Motorcycle and Mobile Phones Recovered Sultanpur: Sultanpur Police claimed a major breakthrough after successfully solving a robbery case within 36 hours and arresting four accused, including one who was injured during a police encounter near Dubepur Mor behind the airstrip in Kotwali Nagar area. The operation was carried out jointly by the Kotwali Nagar police, SOG, and surveillance teams under the direction of Superintendent of Police Charu Nigam, with guidance from senior police officials and leadership of Inspector Sandeep Kumar Rai. According…

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