Category: Law & Order

Lucknow: Thakurganj Police have once again achieved a major breakthrough in their crackdown against illegal activities. A large number of Indian gas cylinders were seized from behind Shubham Market in the Bhuhar outpost area of Thakurganj police station limits. According to police sources, a group of miscreants was engaged in illegally cutting gas cylinders and refilling them, causing a significant financial loss to customers. The accused used to carry out these illegal activities secretly, putting the lives of many at risk by handling highly inflammable substances in an unsafe manner.…

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Lucknow: Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) West, Vishwajeet Srivastava, inspected Mehdi Ghat in Thakurganj ahead of the Bajre (Nau) event scheduled for February 13. He reviewed the security arrangements to ensure a smooth and safe event. Special security measures have been put in place to prevent any untoward incidents. Several police personnel, along with security boards, will be deployed in the Gomti River as a precautionary measure. The event, organized by the Shia community according to the Islamic calendar, is observed on the 14th and 15th of Shaban. Preparations at…

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Prayagraj: The Mahakumbh 2025 is witnessing an unprecedented gathering of devotees, making it the largest religious congregation in history. So far, over 40 crore pilgrims have taken a holy dip at the Sangam, and millions continue to arrive daily in Prayagraj. Addressing concerns over traffic management, DGP Uttar Pradesh, Shri Prashant Kumar, emphasized the magnitude of the challenge and the relentless efforts of the police force to maintain order. “Managing such an extraordinary human and vehicular influx is an unparalleled challenge for any administration or police force. The infrastructure of…

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Lucknow: Ahead of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s scheduled visit on the occasion of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay’s death anniversary, senior officials conducted a thorough review of security arrangements today. The security drill was aimed at ensuring seamless execution of the event, with necessary instructions issued to concerned personnel. Officials from the police, administration, and intelligence units were present during the inspection, assessing all security measures, including barricading, crowd management, and emergency response systems. Special attention was given to monitoring high-security zones, entry-exit points, and surveillance through CCTV cameras. Authorities have deployed…

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Lucknow: In a major crackdown on crime, the Sahadatganj Police have arrested two individuals involved in a firing incident in the state capital. The operation was carried out under the leadership of Sahadatganj Police Station in-charge, Brijesh Singh. According to police reports, the accused were taken into custody after an intense search operation. The authorities also seized an illegal firearm, along with one live cartridge and an empty shell from their possession. The accused have been booked under multiple serious charges, including an attempt to murder and the Arms Act.…

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Lucknow: In a commendable act of swift response, the Nigohan Police successfully located and reunited an 11-year-old girl with her family after she went missing earlier in the day. According to reports, the minor had left her home in Madahapur village, under Nigohan Police Station, after an argument with her mother at around 10:00 AM. At approximately 1:00 PM, her father, Vikas Pal, contacted the police via Dial 112, seeking help in locating his missing daughter. A police team, led by Sub-Inspector Rajesh Kumar Dixit and including Constable Rohit Kumar…

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Lucknow: The Muslim community will observe the festival of Shab-e-Barat on February 13, 2025, as per the lunar calendar. On this occasion, devotees will visit cemeteries, shrines, Karbalas, and Imambaras to light candles and offer prayers for their ancestors from 3:00 PM on February 13 until the early morning of February 14. Special programs will also be conducted throughout the night. To ensure smooth traffic flow during the festival, the city’s traffic police have implemented a diversion plan effective from 5:00 PM on February 13 until the conclusion of the…

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Lucknow: In a significant breakthrough, Hazratganj police have arrested Kaleem Ahmed, a wanted accused in the infamous INR 10,000 salt scam case. Ahmed was apprehended from Bhatta Basti, Jaipur, in connection with a large-scale fraud involving the supply department’s salt tender. Ahmed, along with six others, had allegedly duped a businessman of INR 6.06 crore under the pretense of securing a salt tender. When the businessman demanded his money back, he was reportedly threatened with dire consequences. A case was registered against Ahmed and his associates, and while the other…

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