Category: Law & Order

Lucknow – In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, the Kaiserbagh police in Lucknow have arrested two notorious smugglers and recovered a large quantity of illegal cannabis from their possession. Acting under the leadership of Station House Officer (SHO) Anjani Kumar, police apprehended Maku Sonkar and Nancy Sonkar near the vegetable market on Latouche Road in the Kaiserbagh area. The operation led to the seizure of 6.950 kilograms of ganja along with an e-rickshaw (UP 32 XN 0395) used in the trafficking. During the search, police found several bundles of…

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Ghaziabad- In a major breakthrough, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF)  gunned down two shooters involved in the sensational firing outside Bollywood actress Disha Patani’s house in Bareilly earlier this month. On September 12, heavy gunfire outside Patani’s residence had triggered panic, drawing immediate attention from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who ordered strict action against those responsible. Investigations later identified the shooters as Ravindra and Arun, sons of Rajendra from Sonipat, Haryana. Both were active members of the notorious Rohit Godara–Goldy Brar gang, which has been involved in several…

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Lucknow – The Excise Department in Lucknow has seized a major consignment of illegal foreign liquor being smuggled through the city. Acting on a tip-off, officials intercepted a Kia Sonet SUV on Kisan Path during a routine check, leading to a dramatic chase. When signaled to stop, the driver attempted to flee towards the rural areas of Gosainganj. With the support of Gosainganj Police and the surveillance team, two smugglers were apprehended near Kasimpur village along with the vehicle. Upon inspection, officials recovered 473 bottles of illegal foreign liquor from…

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Lucknow – The Uttar Pradesh government has transferred seven IPS officers, including a DIG and an SP, assigning them new responsibilities. The official transfer list, released on Wednesday, highlights significant reshuffles in key postings across the state. As per the order, DIG Rules & Manuals Dev Ranjan Verma has been appointed as DIG Training, Lucknow. Earlier, he was transferred to the post of DIG Establishment at the DGP headquarters, but that order has now been revoked. In other changes, Dr. Satish Kumar, Commandant SDRF Lucknow, has been attached to the…

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Lucknow – In a tragic incident in Dhanuwasadh village, a Class 6 student, Yash, allegedly took his own life after losing Rs 13 lakh in online gaming. The Mohanlalganj police investigation has revealed alarming details about the child’s gaming addiction and cyber fraud involved in the case. Initial inquiries show that Yash had been addicted to online games for nearly a year. Cybercriminals initially allowed him to win Rs 30,000–Rs 40,000 to lure him into playing more. Gradually, motivated by the promise of larger winnings, he was encouraged to stake…

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Lucknow– Police have arrested a youth six months after the brutal murder of a 62-year-old woman in Mohammadpur Khala. The accused, identified as Anil Yadav, allegedly killed the woman in her home while under the influence of alcohol. The victim, Kanchana Devi, was found dead on the morning of April 1, 2025, at her tin-shed residence in Chandura village. According to police reports, she was asleep when an unidentified person entered her house and strangled her. A complaint was lodged by her son, Suresh, at the Mohammadpur Khala police station.…

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Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh: In a major operation, a joint team of the SOG (Special Operations Group) and local police in Varanasi has arrested a smuggler and seized 100 kg of illegal marijuana. The arrest was made in the Rohania police station area of Varanasi, where police acted on confidential information. The arrested accused has been identified as Sanjay Dubey (30), a resident of Rohtas district, Bihar. A large quantity of marijuana was recovered from the accused, with an estimated market value of millions of rupees. Action Taken on Confidential Information…

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Lucknow: The Special Task Force (STF) arrested a smuggler in the Hasanganj area, seizing 20 turtles, a scooter, and a mobile phone. The turtles recovered have been classified as both soft-shelled and hard-shelled species, which are commonly found in rivers like the Yamuna, Chambal, Ganga, Gomti, Ghaghra, and Gandak. A case has been registered against the accused under the Wildlife Protection Act at the Hasanganj police station. DSP STF Avneeshwar Chandra Srivastava stated that the STF had received information about the smuggling of endangered turtle species. Smugglers often stay in…

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LUCKNOW – Indian borders, particularly along the Uttar Pradesh-Nepal and Uttarakhand-Nepal frontiers, are on high alert following a recent surge in violence in the neighboring country. Central intelligence agencies have warned that a deteriorating situation in Nepal could be exploited by miscreants to create instability in Indian border regions. In response, a heightened vigilance strategy has been implemented, including 24-hour patrols and strict checking at all entry points. A total of 73 checkpoints are now on high alert. The security buildup is most pronounced in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, West Bengal,…

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Banthra: A recovery agent was murdered in Dadupur, Banthra, allegedly by his employer due to an affair with the employer’s wife. Police, using surveillance, arrested the accused agency owner, Vivek Singh, and his employee, Wasim Ali Khan. The police have recovered blood-stained clothes from the accused and the crowbar used in the murder from a plot. The DCP stated that if evidence is found against Vivek’s wife during the investigation, action will be taken against her as well. The family of Ashok Shukla, a bus driver from Dhanuapur, Faizabad (Ayodhya),…

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