Category: Law & Order

Bareilly/Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has achieved a major breakthrough by arresting three active members of an interstate narcotics smuggling network from Bareilly and recovering 1.428 kilograms of illegal opium valued at approximately ₹8.5 lakh in the international market. The accused have been identified as Lala Ram Verma, son of Late Nem Chandra; Taufiq Khan, son of Puttan Khan; and Rakesh, son of Tulsi Ram. All three are residents of villages under the Bhmora police station area of Bareilly district. Along with the illegal opium, STF officials…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF), Lucknow unit, has arrested an alleged member of an inter-state narcotics trafficking gang and recovered 2.20 kilograms of illegal opium valued at approximately ₹11 lakh in the international market. According to an official press note issued by the STF, the accused was identified as Mohammad Shahbaz alias Raju, a resident of West Champaran district in Bihar, currently residing in Jalandhar, Punjab. The arrest was made late on the night of May 3, 2026, near Polytechnic Chauraha on the road leading towards Bhootnath…

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Lucknow/Agra: Senior Uttar Pradesh IPS officer and current Police Commissioner of Agra, Deepak Kumar, was honoured by the Vishwa Hindu Raksha Parishad in recognition of his contribution to maintaining law and order and his role in exposing a major alleged conversion racket in 2025. The felicitation ceremony was organised under the leadership of National President Gopal Rai, who praised the officer’s service and commitment to public safety. Speaking on the occasion, Gopal Rai said that officers like Deepak Kumar, who demonstrate dedication, fearlessness, and strong sense of duty, serve as…

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Gonda: Police have solved the recent jewellery trader robbery case in the Colonelganj area, arresting two accused following a late-night encounter, while a third suspect remains at large. Acting on the directions of Superintendent of Police Vineet Jaiswal, a joint team of Colonelganj police and the Special Operations Group (SOG)/surveillance unit carried out the operation. The arrested accused have been identified as Brijesh Shukla, a resident of Kaudiya Behra Chaube, and Amar Shukla of Pipri Manjha. According to police, the robbery took place on April 28, 2026, when jewellery trader Rajan…

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Lucknow: In a bid to strengthen security and streamline traffic movement, Lucknow Police carried out an intensive checking drive in the busy Charbagh area . The operation was led by outpost in-charge Ravish Bhati, along with his team, focusing on enforcing traffic rules and curbing irregularities. During the campaign, police conducted thorough inspections of suspicious vehicles and cracked down on rule violators, particularly targeting e-rickshaws and motorcycle riders operating in violation of norms. Several vehicles were fined for lacking proper documentation and for flouting traffic regulations. Officials said the initiative…

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Lucknow: In a swift and coordinated response, the Lucknow Police successfully traced a missing four-year-old girl and reunited her safely with her family, bringing relief to the concerned relatives. The child, identified as Sunaina, was found in the Adarsh Vihar Colony of Budheshwar under the jurisdiction of Para Police Station. She had reportedly wandered away from her residence while playing, prompting concern among locals. According to officials, Sunaina lives with her father Mukesh Rawat and grandfather Hiralal Rawat in a rented accommodation in the Sudama Hotel lane of Adarsh Vihar.…

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Lucknow: Police in Krishna Nagar Police Station have arrested two accused for allegedly opening fire to spread terror and attempting to intimidate residents in the LDA Colony area on Kanpur Road. The arrests came after an intensive investigation in Lucknow, during which police scanned nearly 500 CCTV footage clips and relied on electronic evidence to trace the suspects. The duo was eventually apprehended from the Jevi Lawn turn. Incident Details According to police, the incident took place on April 30 when the accused reached the residence of Reena Yadav in…

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Lucknow: A case of alleged assault and intimidation has surfaced from Mahmoodpur village under the Kakori Police Station area, where a youth is accused of forcibly entering a home, abusing family members, and physically attacking them, leaving the victims shaken. According to the complaint, the incident occurred on the evening of May 4 at around 8 pm in Lucknow. The accused, identified as Shiv Ji, allegedly entered the house of Neetu Singh without provocation and began using abusive language. Assault and Misconduct Alleged The victim, Neetu Singh, alleged that the…

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Lucknow: In a shocking case involving an alleged land-grabbing conspiracy, police in Lucknow have arrested two accused for kidnapping a man, filming objectionable videos, and using them to blackmail him into transferring property. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Amit Kumar Anand, the case was registered on May 1, 2026, following a complaint by Rita Saini, a resident of Moharikalan under Gosainganj police station limits. She alleged that a group linked to the property business abducted her husband, Hariom Shiv Vanmali, drugged him, and recorded objectionable videos to coerce…

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Lucknow: In a major step towards strengthening cybercrime prevention and investigation, the Lucknow Police Commissionerate organised a one-day specialised training workshop on “Cyber Fraud, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and the Dark Web” in Lucknow. The workshop was held on May 4, 2026, at Vishvesvaraya Hall under the guidance of senior officers including Aparna Kumar (Joint Commissioner of Police, Crime and Headquarters), Bablu Kumar (Joint Commissioner of Police, Law and Order), and Amit Kumawat. The programme was coordinated under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner of Police Saumya Pandey. 117 Personnel Receive Specialised Training…

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