Category: Law & Order

Lucknow — A large-scale operation against electricity theft was conducted early Monday morning in the Kadam Rasool area of Ahibranpur, Daliganj after officials suspected rampant power pilferage on a local feeder line. The vigilance and electricity department teams launched coordinated raids across hundreds of homes, catching several consumers red-handed. During the intensive checking drive, ten individuals were caught stealing electricity and FIRs have been registered against them, sparking alarm across the neighborhood. The crackdown targeted multiple localities including Mithi Khichdi, Mohan Meakin Road, Godiyan Tola, and Badshahji, where numerous cases of…

Lucknow — In a tragic accident on Monday evening, a bus rammed into a car manufacturing workshop in the Chandoiya area of Dubagga police station limits, resulting in the death of a 35-year-old factory worker and injuries to the workshop owner. According to police reports, the incident occurred around 6:00 PM near a vehicle factory owned by Ishrat, son of late Sabir, a resident of village Chandoiya. A bus (registration number UP32ZN 2966) was parked a short distance away from the workshop. The bus driver, allegedly under the influence of alcohol,…

Lucknow/Pratapgarh — The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) achieved a major breakthrough  by arresting Gufran Khan, a notorious gangster carrying a reward of ₹50,000 on his head. Gufran, who was wanted under the Gangster Act, was nabbed near Bhagipur village in the Raniganj police station area of Pratapgarh district during a well-coordinated operation. Gufran Khan had been absconding for a long time and was accused of operating an organized criminal gang involved in serious crimes such as robbery, truck theft, and highway lootings. Acting on specific intelligence over the…

Lucknow— A horrifying incident unfolded late Monday night in the Gomtinagar police station area of Lucknow, where a younger brother brutally murdered his elder brother following a dispute over substance abuse. According to reports, the accused, Sunny, slit the throat of his elder brother Babulal with a sharp weapon during a heated argument. The confrontation reportedly escalated after the two quarreled over drug use, culminating in the fatal attack. Babulal succumbed to his injuries on the spot. The gruesome act led to chaos in the household, with family members screaming…

Lucknow : In the wake of a recent Indian Army operation, the Uttar Pradesh government has taken a firm stance against the spread of misinformation and anti-national content on social media. Acting on the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar has issued strict orders for legal action against individuals disseminating false narratives and inflammatory propaganda online. Under the close supervision of Additional Director General of Police (Law & Order) Amitabh Yash, a special team at the police headquarters’ Social Media Centre is monitoring…

Lucknow : The Lucknow Police Commissionerate has undergone a structural reorganization aimed at improving law enforcement efficiency and operational management across the city. As per the new format, five zones have been demarcated into a total of 16 police circles. Although this structure had already been functioning informally, it has now been formalized and notified under a revised framework. Western Zone Gets the Highest Number of Circles According to the updated format, the Western Zone now has the highest number of circles—four in total. These are: Chowk, Bazarkhala, Kaiserbagh, and…

Lucknow : In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Uttar Pradesh government has transferred a total of 51 police officers, including 18 Additional Deputy Commissioners (ADCs) across various districts. Several districts have been assigned new officers along with changes in departmental responsibilities, as part of routine strengthening of law and order mechanisms in the state. Key Transfers and Appointments: Districts such as Amroha, Lucknow, Bareilly, Jhansi, Sambhal, Varanasi, Meerut, Ayodhya, Greater Noida, Sitapur, Pratapgarh, Barabanki, and Kushinagar have received new police appointments under the latest government order. Among the most notable…

Lucknow – A shocking video from Gangnagar in Lucknow’s Sarojini Nagar area has gone viral on social media, showing a young man assaulting a police sub-inspector. The video captures the youth tearing the officer’s uniform and even snatching off his badge during a heated confrontation. According to police officials, the incident occurred when Sub-Inspector Ankit Balyan, posted at the Gangnagar police booth, stopped a Safari SUV for repeatedly using a loud hooter in a residential area. The driver, later identified as Shobhit Kashyap, a resident of Gangnagar in Amausi, refused to…