Category: Law & Order

Lucknow: In a significant enforcement operation, the Special Task Force (STF), Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, arrested an inter-state wildlife trafficker, Shivam, along with 803 protected birds of various species. The arrest was made on March 28, 2026, at Shanti Nagar, Kajiara, under Khairabad Police Station, Sitapur district. The accused, Shivam, son of late Pappu, resident of Kanshiram Colony, Khairabad, Sitapur, was found transporting the birds in 8 cages and 7 sacks. Investigation revealed that he was en route from Sitapur to Delhi for illegal sale of the birds. The STF, under…

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Lucknow: The Sarojini Nagar Police Station, with the assistance of local residents, arrested two habitual offenders involved in multiple theft cases and recovered stolen vehicle parts from their possession. According to police officials, the accused were identified as Shahid Khan alias Abdul Samad Khan (19), a resident of Barabanki, and Aman Kashyap (19), a resident of Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow. The case came to light after complaints were filed by victims including Ramvriksh Yadav alias Bablu, Mahendra Pratap Trivedi, and Danish, who reported thefts from their garages and scrap shops on…

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Lucknow: As part of the ongoing Mission Shakti 5.0 campaign, the Lucknow Police Commissionerate carried out an extensive awareness programme in Gram Panchayat Haroni under the jurisdiction of Banthra Police Station. The initiative focused on educating women and young girls about safety measures, legal rights, government welfare schemes, and cyber security. The programme was conducted under the direction of Police Commissioner Amrendra Kumar Sengar, who has been spearheading efforts to strengthen women’s safety across the district. Police officials highlighted that Mission Shakti centres have already been established in 54 police…

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Lucknow: Under the ongoing Mission Shakti 5.0 campaign, the Lucknow Police Commissionerate organised a comprehensive awareness drive on women’s safety, empowerment, and cyber security in the Alambagh area. A team from Alambagh Police Station conducted the outreach programme at Chander Nagar Market, where women and young girls were educated about various safety measures, legal rights, and support systems available to them. The initiative was carried out under the guidance of Police Commissioner Amrendra Kumar Sengar, as part of a wider effort to strengthen women’s safety infrastructure across the city. Officials…

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Lucknow: The Aliganj Police Station arrested an accused for allegedly attempting to set a man on fire by pouring petrol over him following a dispute over money. According to police officials, the incident took place on March 27 in the Aliganj area, when the accused attacked the victim, identified as Rakesh Yadav, while he was returning home. The assault reportedly stemmed from a financial dispute that had occurred two days earlier. The complaint was lodged by Rani Yadav, sister of the victim, who informed the police that the accused poured…

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Lucknow: A joint team of the Crime Unit (Eastern Zone) and Ghazipur Police Station successfully arrested an accused involved in a ₹14 lakh fraud case, where the victim was lured on the pretext of being shown a piece of land. According to police officials, the complainant, Vishwajeet Singh, a resident of Gorakhpur, had arrived in Lucknow on March 27 to purchase land. He was allegedly called near a café in Indira Nagar by the accused persons, who fled with a bag containing ₹14 lakh after deceiving him. Based on the…

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Lucknow: The Lucknow Police Commissionerate organised a special training workshop on “Mental Health and Behavioural Skills” for police personnel, in line with directives from the Government of Uttar Pradesh and the Director General of Police. Held under the leadership of Police Commissioner Amrendra Kumar Sengar, the workshop focused on enhancing efficiency, sensitivity, and mental resilience among traffic police and Dial 112 personnel. The programme was conducted under the guidance of senior officers including Joint Commissioner of Police (Crime & Headquarters) Aparna Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Police (Law & Order) Bablu…

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NEW DELHI — In a definitive blow to organized crime and street-level lawlessness, the North-West District Police, under the sharp command of DCP Akansha Yadav (IPS), has unleashed a relentless multi-pronged offensive. This intensified operation marks a turning point in the district’s security strategy, sending a chilling message to the criminal underworld: the era of impunity is over. The crackdown, characterized by surgical precision and aggressive field intelligence, has effectively dismantled several modules involved in bootlegging, illegal arms, and high-stakes gambling. In a series of high-octane raids across the district,…

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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh government has intensified its crackdown on crime over the past nine years, sending more than 22,000 wanted criminals to जेल and securing convictions for over 1.25 lakh accused, officials said. The achievements have been attributed to the state’s “zero-tolerance” policy under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. According to official data, a total of 22,306 reward-carrying criminals have been arrested and jailed since 2017. In addition, under the state’s focused legal drive “Operation Conviction,” 1,25,985 accused have been found guilty in courts, reflecting a significant push toward strengthening…

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Lucknow: In a tragic development, the body of 25-year-old Ravi Gopal, who lost his life in an incident in Saudi Arabia, was brought back to India on Friday morning and received at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow. The mortal remains were later sent to his native village Baghain in Mahmoodabad tehsil of Sitapur district amid a sombre atmosphere. According to reports, Ravi Gopal was working at a plastic factory in Riyadh when a missile strike on March 18 claimed his life. The sudden demise of the young worker…

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