Lucknow: Yet another case of corruption has surfaced in the Uttar Pradesh capital. A female employee posted at the Lucknow Collectorate was caught red-handed accepting a bribe. The arrest was made on Saturday by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) during a planned operation. The accused has been identified as Chandramala Patel, who was working at the help desk in the pension section of the District Magistrate’s office. She is alleged to have demanded a bribe from a woman in exchange for verifying her pension documents. The Operation According to officials, the…
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Old Rivalry Turns Violent: Gunfire Erupts Between Two Lawyer Factions
Lucknow: A long-standing dispute between two groups of lawyers turned violent late Saturday night in the Residency area of Wazirganj, leading to a shocking incident of gunfire inside a chamber. Two advocates, Kunwar Ambika Singh and Saqib Hasan, sustained serious injuries and are currently undergoing treatment at the Trauma Centre. How the Incident Unfolded According to sources, Kunwar Ambika Singh, also known as Dabbuu Singh and a resident of Madiyaon, was present inside his relative Dilip Singh’s chamber along with some colleagues. Around the same time, Saqib Hasan, a lawyer…
Read MoreMan Killed Over Illicit Affair; Woman and Her Husband Arrested: Lucknow Police
Lucknow: The mystery surrounding the suspicious death of a young man in Lucknow’s Sarojininagar area has finally been solved by the police. Authorities have arrested a woman and her husband, charging them with the man’s murder, which allegedly stemmed from an illicit relationship. Police have also recovered the pillow used in the killing, confirming that the victim was smothered to death. What Happened? The case dates back to May 20, when Arpit Yadav, a resident of Tapovan Nagar in Sarojininagar, was found unconscious at the home of his neighbor, Rajkumar…
Read More“Lost Count After 50…”: Infamous ‘Doctor Death’ Who Fed Bodies to Crocodiles Arrested from Rajasthan Ashram
New Delhi: One of India’s most dreaded serial killers, Devender Sharma, also known as “Doctor Death”, has finally been arrested by Delhi Police’s Crime Branch. He was found hiding in plain sight at an ashram in Dausa district, Rajasthan, disguised as a priest, preaching to devotees. A Serial Killer in a Priest’s Robes Sharma, 67, had been on the run since 2023 after he failed to return to Tihar Jail following a parole release. To evade law enforcement, he adopted the identity of a spiritual guru and lived quietly at…
Read MoreImpersonating DM office official Cyber Fraudster Dupes Youth of ₹1 Lakh
Lucknow – Cybercrime continues to rise in Uttar Pradesh’s capital, with the latest case emerging from the Sarojininagar police station area. A young man from Manasrover Extension, Kanpur Road, was duped of nearly ₹1 lakh by a cyber fraudster who impersonated an official from the District Magistrate’s Office. Victim Intimidated with False Land Grab Accusation The victim, identified as Jaihind, filed a written complaint stating that on May 14, he received a call from an unknown number. The caller introduced himself as an officer from the Lucknow DM Office and falsely…
Read MoreConductor Arrested in Lucknow ‘Burning Bus’ Tragedy, Owner Still Absconding
Lucknow – In a tragic development in the Burning Bus incident that claimed five lives, including two children, on May 15 along Lucknow’s Outer Ring Road (Kisan Path), police have arrested the absconding bus conductor Mahesh Singh. The arrest follows a complaint lodged by Ram Balak Mahto, the grieving father who lost both his children in the fire. The Incident On the night of May 15, an AC bus suddenly caught fire near the Kisan Path, engulfing it in flames within minutes. Over 80 passengers were reportedly on board, although the…
Read MoreWoman Found Dead Under Suspicious Circumstances in Mohanlalganj; Husband and Another Detained
Lucknow – A 25-year-old woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances near the Hulas Kheda canal in the Mohanlalganj area of Lucknow on Tuesday night. Police have taken the woman’s husband and a tenant into custody for questioning, suspecting foul play. According to Inspector Dilesh Kumar Singh, the police received a call around 10 PM reporting a bike accident near Hulas Kheda village. When officers reached the scene, they discovered the body of the woman, identified as Muskan (25), lying by the canal. Her body bore deep stab wounds in the…
Read MoreThree Notorious Burglars Arrested by Krishna Nagar Police in Lucknow
Lucknow – The Krishna Nagar Police in Uttar Pradesh’s capital city, Lucknow, arrested three notorious thieves near the Kanosi Bridge for targeting locked houses in the area. The arrests were made during a routine patrol, and stolen goods were recovered from their possession. Inspector P.K. Singh, who led the operation, confirmed that the accused were conducting reconnaissance of locked homes before committing thefts. During interrogation, the trio revealed their identities as follows: Sachin Kumar alias Lavkush Kumar, son of Baiju Kumar, originally from Korinpurwa village, under Bambhua police station, Gonda…
Read MoreUttar Pradesh Police Takes Pro-Family Step: Married Police Couples Can Now Be Posted in Same District
Lucknow : In a move being hailed as a major pro-people and progressive initiative, the Uttar Pradesh Police Department has issued an order allowing married police couples to be posted in the same district, wherever feasible. The directive, signed by Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar, is expected to benefit thousands of police personnel across the state, bringing greater family stability, improved mental well-being, and enhanced departmental coordination. A Step Towards Family Unity and Operational Efficiency The DGP’s order emphasizes that when both husband and wife are employed within…
Read MoreEncounter in Gosainganj: Cow Smuggling Accused Shot in Police Firing, Two Accomplices Escape
Lucknow — An early morning encounter took place near the Beli Underpass on Jail Road in Gosainganj between the police and alleged cow smugglers. During the exchange of fire, one of the accused — identified as Shoaib alias Gainda, a resident of Khatauli, Muzaffarnagar — sustained a bullet injury in the leg. He collapsed on the spot and was immediately taken to the hospital for treatment. According to police officials, Shoaib’s two accomplices managed to escape by taking advantage of the situation. Illegal firearms were recovered from the spot. The…
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