Category: Law & Order

Chaibasa (Jharkhand): Security forces achieved a major breakthrough in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district after gunning down a top Maoist carrying a reward of ₹10 lakh. The slain rebel, identified as Amit Hansda alias Aptan, was killed during an encounter in the Saranda forest under Goilkera police station limits. Officials confirmed that Hansda was involved in several violent incidents and was on the most-wanted list of Maoist leaders in the region. From the encounter site, security forces recovered an SLR rifle, explosives, and other weapons. Following the operation, an extensive search…

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Lucknow – The Special Task Force (STF) has arrested Jayveer Gangwar, accused of selling software used to create fake Aadhaar cards, from Bareilly district. Police investigations revealed that the accused sold the software to over 2,000 individuals across states including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Gujarat. The software was being advertised through Facebook and WhatsApp groups, with Jayveer providing users with IDs and passwords to operate it. The accused reportedly sold the fake software for ₹1,500 per person, deceiving thousands and profiting massively from the scheme. During the arrest, authorities…

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Malihabad, Lucknow – A man accused of raping a minor girl has been arrested by the Malihabad police team. The accused has been identified as Sachin, son of Ram Avatar. The incident took place when the minor had gone to a field to relieve herself. The accused, Sachin, allegedly took her to a secluded part of the field where he then assaulted her after stuffing a piece of cloth into her mouth. The police, acting on the complaint, successfully apprehended the suspect. The Malihabad police team arrested Sachin from the…

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Mirzapur/Pratapgarh – A shocking incident has surfaced from Mirzapur where the body of a Sub-Inspector was transported on an e-rickshaw in the presence of the Station House Officer (SHO), raising serious questions about protocol and dignity. The deceased, Sub-Inspector Anil Kumar Ojha (58), a resident of Makri village under Prithviganj outpost in Kotwali Dehat, Pratapgarh district, was posted at Chilh police station in Mirzapur. On Saturday, his body was found hanging at a rented house, located a short distance from the police station. Upon receiving information, senior police officials rushed to…

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Lucknow – In a major breakthrough, Chowk Police arrested a notorious gang leader involved in multiple cases of theft, loot, burglary, and fraud. The arrest was made under the leadership of Chowk Inspector Nagesh Upadhyay. The accused has been identified as Guru Prasad, a wanted criminal operating an organized gang in the city. Acting on credible information, Sub-Inspector Kuldeep Kushwaha, along with his team, successfully apprehended the accused. Police confirmed that Guru Prasad was booked under the Gangsters Act, highlighting his role in leading and orchestrating a series of criminal activities.…

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Lucknow– In a swift action, Inspector Ashok Kumar Sonkar arrested two accused in connection with the recent Aliganj firing incident. The accused, identified as Vivek Tiwari alias Honey Tiwari and Rajat Chaudhary, had allegedly opened fire with the intent to kill. Both were taken into custody and sent behind bars following the operation. Police recovered a .32 bore illegal pistol, one magazine, and two empty cartridges from their possession. Authorities confirmed that further investigations are underway to determine the background of the weapons and whether the accused are linked to…

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Lucknow– In a city known as the pride of the Nawabs and governed under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s much-touted “zero tolerance” policy, land mafia are brazenly tightening their grip. The latest case comes from Thakurganj’s Garhi Peer Khan area, where three local strongmen – identified as Makki, Dawood, and Saud – have reportedly encroached upon a government pathway, cutting off public access and leaving residents helpless. The story of Shahin Khan and her family reflects the ordeal of the neighborhood. Their ancestral home stands beside the disputed passageway, which the…

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Lucknow | With the festive season approaching, including Irani Bahar and Diwali, the Lucknow Police Commissionerate has issued a detailed directive to ensure safe and regulated sale of firecrackers across the city. The meeting chaired on September 2, 2025, emphasized strict compliance with safety norms by all licensed firecracker vendors. Officials highlighted that both East Zone (15 cases) and Central Zone (24 cases) had been identified for close monitoring under Lucknow Fireworks Dossier Welfare Station-10. Key Directives Issued Licensed Vendors Only: Sale of firecrackers will be allowed strictly through licensed…

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Lucknow |Under the guidance of Police Commissioner Lucknow, Amrendra Kumar Sengar, and Joint Police Commissioner (Law & Order), Babl00 Kumar, the Lucknow Police has launched a special initiative — Mahila Beat Abhiyan — across all zones of the city to ensure women’s safety, empowerment, and awareness. The campaign aims to sensitize women, especially students and working professionals, about crucial safety measures, helplines, and support services. Police teams visited schools, crowded public places, main roads, intersections, and marketplaces, conducting awareness drives. Women were informed about services such as 1090 Women’s Helpline,…

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