Category: Law & Order

Lucknow | A B.Com student was arrested after a country-made pistol was recovered from his bag during a routine security check at KD Singh Babu Stadium Metro Station in Lucknow. Police have registered a case under the Arms Act and sent the accused to jail. According to police officials, the incident occurred on Tuesday when the student arrived at the metro station carrying a bag. During scanning through the X-BIS security machine, security personnel detected a firearm inside the bag. The youth was immediately detained, and Hazratganj police were informed. ACP…

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Lucknow | Lucknow Police have stated that no Bangladeshi nationals are living illegally in the city, following extensive verification drives conducted over the past several months. The findings contradict repeated political claims alleging the presence of large numbers of illegal Bangladeshi immigrants in urban settlements, according to officials familiar with the exercise. Senior police officers said the verification was carried out across all police station areas under the Lucknow Police Commissionerate. Special focus was given to slums and densely populated localities where it was alleged that Bangladeshi nationals were residing while…

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Lucknow |A video showing police action against two-wheeler riders seeking shelter from heavy rain on Lucknow’s Lohia Path has gone viral on social media, sparking a heated debate over sensitivity versus strict enforcement of law. The incident, which took place in the Gautampalli police station area on Tuesday morning, drew sharp criticism from several quarters, prompting an official clarification from the police. According to eyewitnesses, persistent rainfall across the city forced many commuters to stop briefly under a roadside shed on Lohia Path to avoid getting drenched. The riders, most…

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Gurugram: Gurugram Police have arrested two Nigerian nationals for allegedly carrying out cyber extortion and online fraud by impersonating senior corporate executives and deceiving company employees into transferring money, officials said on Tuesday. The arrests were made by the Cyber Crime East Police Station following a technical investigation initiated after authorities received information on January 31, 2026, about a suspicious mobile number suspected to be involved in fraudulent activities. Digital analysis of call records and communication patterns led the police to Nathupur village in Gurugram, where the accused were apprehended.…

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Panaji: The cyber crime unit of the Goa Police has cracked a ₹67-lakh online investment fraud, arresting a resident of Kerala in a case that highlights both the growing sophistication of digital scams and the increasing push for technology-led policing. The case originated from a complaint filed by a resident of Caranzalem in Tiswadi, who alleged that he was cheated between October 1 and October 24, 2025. According to police, the victim was contacted on WhatsApp by an individual posing as a representative of a fictitious investment firm. The fraudster…

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Lucknow: A new survey by global cybersecurity firm McAfee has revealed that the average Indian spends nearly 102 hours every year trying to determine whether incoming digital messages are genuine or fraudulent. The findings, published in McAfee’s 2026 State of the Scamiverse – India Report, underline the rapidly growing scale and sophistication of online scams across the country. The report is based on a nationwide survey of thousands of Indian adults and highlights how scam messages have become an unavoidable part of everyday digital life. Scams Now a Daily Digital…

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Lucknow: With cyber fraud cases rising sharply—especially scams involving so-called “digital arrests”—the Lucknow Police has stressed the urgent need for a multi-layered reporting system, extensive public awareness initiatives, swift freezing of suspicious bank accounts, and focused outreach to vulnerable groups to effectively tackle the growing menace. Speaking to the media in Lucknow, senior police officials said that digital arrest frauds are increasing steadily. In such cases, cyber criminals impersonate officials from investigative agencies or banks, using video calls and messaging platforms to intimidate victims and apply psychological pressure. Officials cautioned…

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Lucknow |  In a major breakthrough in a construction material theft case, BKT Police have arrested four accused and recovered around 4 tonnes of stolen steel reinforcement rods (sariya) along with the truck used in the crime. The successful operation has brought relief to contractors and builders who had been reporting repeated thefts in the area. According to police officials, several complaints had been received regarding the theft of steel rods being used at construction sites in the BKT region. Acting on these inputs, the police formed a special team…

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Lucknow | In a significant breakthrough, Gosain Ganj police under the South Zone of the Lucknow Police Commissionerate have arrested six individuals involved in an attempted murder case within 24 hours of the incident. The accused had attacked a young man and, believing him dead, dumped him into the flowing waters of Indra Canal. According to police reports, on January 27, 2026, Sunil Kumar, a resident of the area, filed a complaint stating that his son, Ravi, was severely injured in an attack by a group wielding sharp weapons. An…

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Lucknow | Kaisarbagh police in Lucknow have cracked a theft case within 24 hours, arresting two suspects involved in the crime. The swift action was carried out under the leadership of Station In-Charge Anjani Kumar Mishra. The theft occurred at the shop of Manas Mehrotra, where unknown individuals had stolen various items. During the investigation, the police team collected crucial leads that led to the identification and arrest of the accused. Recovered from the suspects’ possession were 10 Delta energy meters and 9 battery chargers stolen during the incident. Legal…

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