Lucknow: In a bid to strengthen law and order and maintain a firm grip on criminal activities, the Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (ADCP), East Zone, conducted a foot patrol in key areas of Chinhat in Lucknow. Accompanied by the Station House Officer (SHO) of Chinhat and a dedicated police team, the senior official inspected important routes, intersections, and crowded public spaces within the Chinhat police station limits. The patrol was aimed at ensuring public safety and maintaining a visible police presence. During the inspection, the ADCP reviewed existing security…
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Electricity Theft Drive Conducted in Patauraganj, FIRs Registered Against Offenders
Lucknow: A joint electricity inspection drive was carried out in Patauraganj locality by the Sub-Divisional Officer, Junior Engineer of Ahibaranpur, and the enforcement team to curb electricity theft. During the operation, five individuals were found stealing electricity through illegal connections. Among the offenders, Seema, wife of Rajan, and Raj, son of Rajan, were caught using an illegal electricity load of 5 kilowatts. First Information Reports (FIRs) have been registered against all five accused at the Electricity Theft Prevention Police Station in Lucknow under Section 135 of the Indian Electricity Act.…
Read MoreAmid Indo-Pak Tensions, Uttar Pradesh Police on High Alert
Lucknow: Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan, a state of heightened alert has been declared across Uttar Pradesh. In response, police in several districts conducted flag marches to reinforce public confidence and ensure preparedness. As part of this statewide alert, multiple locations in Lucknow witnessed flag marches by the city police. The Ghanta Ghar area, a prominent and densely populated part of the city, saw a significant deployment of security personnel. Leading the march in Ghanta Ghar were ADCP West, ACP Bazarkhala, Inspector of Bazarkhala, and Thakurganj Additional SHO…
Read MoreIntensive Police Checking Drive Conducted in Eastern Zone
Lucknow: An intensive checking campaign was carried out in Lucknow’s Eastern Zone under the directives of DCP East, Shashank Singh. The operation was conducted in high-footfall areas such as Ghazipur, Vibhuti Khand, and nearby locations. The campaign, led by ACP Anindya Vikram Singh, involved a strong police presence along with Dog Squad and Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) teams. Thorough inspections were carried out at metro stations and crowded public areas to ensure public safety and maintain law and order. In Vibhuti Khand, SHO Sunil Singh spearheaded the checking operation at…
Read MoreThree Notorious Chain Snatchers Arrested, Stolen Jewelry and Motorbikes Recovered
Lucknow: In a joint operation led by the Crime Branch, Surveillance/Crime Team of DCP North, and Aliganj Police, three habitual chain snatchers were apprehended from near Firoz Gandhi School, thwarting yet another attempt at daylight robbery in the city. Incident Background On May 4, 2025, Dr. Lajwanti Gupta, a resident of House No. 12, Chandralok Colony, Aliganj, lodged a complaint at Aliganj Police Station stating that an unidentified man had snatched her gold chain. An FIR (No. 109/25) under Section 304(2) of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) was registered, and…
Read MoreAccused Arrested Within 24 Hours for Blackmail and Sexual Exploitation in Wazirganj
Lucknow: In a swift and decisive action, police personnel from Wazirganj Police Station under Western Zone arrested a man accused of blackmail, sexual exploitation, criminal intimidation, and vandalism. The accused was taken into custody within 24 hours of the case being registered. Case Details: On May 6, 2025, a First Information Report (FIR No. 112/2025)** was lodged at Wazirganj Police Station under the following sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS): Section 64(1): Sexual Exploitation Section 78: Blackmail Section 127(2): Criminal Intimidation with a Weapon Section 309(4): Theft Section 351(3):…
Read MoreWanted Accused in Rape and Suicide Abetment Case arrested by Mahanagar Police
Lucknow: In a major breakthrough, the Mahanagar Police arrested a wanted accused, Pawan Kumar Barnwal, who had been absconding after allegedly raping and abetting the suicide of a 24-year-old woman. The arrest was made near Khatu Shyam Mandir at the Uttarayani Mela Ground, Lucknow. Case Background: The accused, Pawan Kumar Barnwal (27), son of Ramesh Kumar Barnwal, hails from Narottam Nagar, Sidhauli, Sitapur and was residing in Bhikhampur, Paper Mill Road, under Mahanagar Police Station limits. Pawan, a badminton coach by profession, had been in contact with the victim, a…
Read MoreHusband Arrested for Wife’s Murder; Case Solved Within 48 Hours
Lucknow — In a swift breakthrough, the Mohanlalganj police have arrested a man accused of murdering his wife in a premeditated act. The case was solved within 48 hours of the crime, under the ongoing anti-crime drive led by Lucknow Police Commissioner Amarendra Singh Sengar. Murder Solved in Record Time Acting under the supervision of DCP (South) Nipun Agarwal, Additional DCP Amit Kumawat, and Assistant Commissioner of Police Mohanlalganj Rajneesh Verma, the police team led by Inspector-in-Charge Dilesh Kumar Singh apprehended the accused, Sanjay Kumar Rawat, husband of the deceased,…
Read MoreMadeyganj Police Arrests Most Wanted Human Trafficking Accused
Lucknow: The Madeyganj Police, under the Lucknow Police Commissionerate’s Central Zone, have arrested a key accused in a sensitive human trafficking and immoral activities case involving minor girls. The arrested individual, Mohammad Armaan, carried a reward of ₹25,000 on his head and was wanted in a major case under multiple stringent sections of IPC, POCSO Act, SC/ST Act, and the Immoral Traffic Prevention Act. Background of the Case The case dates back to February 25, 2024, when the complainant, a resident of Lucknow belonging to the Scheduled Caste community, reported…
Read MoreLucknow Police Arrest Cybercrime Accused in IT Act Case
Lucknow: In a swift action, the Kaiserbagh police under the Lucknow Police Commissionerate’s Western Zone on Sunday arrested an accused who was wanted in a cybercrime case under the Information Technology (IT) Act. According to an official press release, the arrest was made in connection with NBW Case No. 30801/2021, FIR No. 69/2021, filed under Section 66 of the IT Act. The warrant for the arrest had been issued by the Hon’ble Chief Judicial Magistrate, Lucknow, Special CJM (Customs), and was executed promptly by the police team. Arrested Individual Identified:…
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