Category: Law & Order

New Delhi: The Gurugram Police have arrested a man and his associate for allegedly deceiving a 25-year-old woman from Bihar by concealing his religious identity, entering into marriage under false pretences, and later subjecting her to physical assault and pressure to convert religion, officials said on Wednesday. The accused have been identified as Arif Khan (35), who allegedly used the alias Aarav, and his associate Tarif Khan (34). Both are residents of Dhunela village near Sohna in Gurugram. Police said Arif is already married and is the father of three…

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Lucknow | In a major breakthrough against cybercrime, the Delhi Police Crime Branch’s Inter-State Cell has uncovered a large-scale online trading fraud operating across multiple states, with losses exceeding ₹300 crore. Four key accused involved in running the scam have been arrested from Lucknow and Kolkata, officials said. According to investigators, the cybercriminals lured thousands of people into fake online trading schemes by promising high and guaranteed returns. Victims were deceived through dummy trading apps, fake Telegram groups, and social media advertisements, creating the illusion of legitimate investment platforms. How the…

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Lucknow | The Allahabad High Court (Lucknow Bench) has taken a serious view of the failure to preserve CCTV footage at PGI Police Station, Lucknow, and has directed the Principal Secretary (Home), Uttar Pradesh, to personally conduct an inquiry into the matter. The court said that citing a “technical glitch” cannot be accepted as a valid explanation, especially when binding Supreme Court guidelines mandate preservation of such footage. The direction came while hearing a habeas corpus petition filed on behalf of Vivek Singh, who alleged that he was illegally detained by…

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Lucknow | Police in Varanasi have arrested a 24-year-old man for the alleged murder of his friend, whose body was found in a field earlier this month. The accused has been identified as Virendra Yadav, while the deceased was Aftab Alam (28), a former colleague. According to the police, the body of an unidentified man was found lying near a pond in Mahagaon Madai village on January 8. Blood was reportedly visible from the mouth and nose. During the search of the spot, police recovered a bag containing an identity card…

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Ayodhya: A bomb threat targeting the Ram Temple in Ayodhya on Saturday night triggered panic and prompted an immediate security response, leading to heightened vigilance across the temple town ahead of Republic Day. Police confirmed that the individual who made the threat call has been detained and a detailed investigation is underway. According to officials, the threat was received around 10:30 pm via a call to the emergency helpline Dial 112, in which the caller claimed that an explosion would take place at the Ram Temple. Acting swiftly on the…

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Lucknow | The Uttar Pradesh Police earned nationwide recognition on the eve of Republic Day 2026 by securing a total of 90 police medals, including several of the country’s highest honours for bravery and service. Senior officials said the awards reflect the force’s sustained campaign against organised crime and its role in maintaining law and order across the state. According to the official announcement, the honours include 18 President’s Medals for Gallantry, four President’s Medals for Distinguished Service, and 68 Medals for Meritorious Service. The awards were announced as part of…

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Lucknow | In a shocking case of violent crime, a 16-year-old girl was allegedly strangled to death in Lucknow after two young men suspected her of being in relationships with both of them. The accused later placed her body on a railway track in an attempt to destroy evidence, police officials said. Lucknow Police confirmed that four men were arrested on Republic Day in connection with the murder. The primary accused have been identified as Anshu Gautam alias Lucky (20) and Ashiq Yadav (20), who are close friends. Two others—Rinshu Yadav…

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Lucknow | In a crackdown against illegal narcotics trafficking, the Vikas Nagar police team under the East Zone of the Lucknow Police Commissionerate arrested two youths involved in the illicit sale of ganja. The police recovered a total of 2.9 kilograms of illegal ganja, 85 small packets and ₹2,040 in cash from their possession. According to the police, the arrests were made on January 23, 2026, following a tip-off received from an informer and based on ground-level and technical evidence. The accused were apprehended near Sai Park, Sabauli, in the…

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Lucknow | In a major breakthrough, the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has busted an organised inter-state vehicle fraud gang involved in tampering with truck engine and chassis numbers and preparing forged documents for illegal sale. The STF arrested three active members of the gang, dealing a significant blow to a large vehicle forgery network operating across multiple states. The arrested accused have been identified as Vijay Shankar Mishra, Brijesh Kumar alias Vipin, and Jai Prakash Vishwakarma. During the operation, the STF recovered four trucks, one “Chhota Hathi” commercial…

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