DGP Prashant Kumar cancels all VIP passes for Kumbh Mela

Lucknow: In a decisive move, Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Prashant Kumar has canceled all VIP passes issued for the ongoing Kumbh Mela, citing that VIP movements were significantly affecting police operations and crowd management. The decision comes amid growing criticism of the VIP culture surrounding the sacred event. The issuance of VIP passes, distributed like invitation cards, had created a parallel system that prioritized politicians, industrialists, bureaucrats, spiritual leaders, and renowned journalists. Many of them were seen performing rituals and bathing at exclusive VIP ghats, raising concerns…

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DCP North Administers Oath to Officers and Staff on National TB Elimination Day

Lucknow: On the occasion of National TB Elimination Day, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) North administered an oath to all officers and staff at his office, pledging their commitment to the prevention of tuberculosis (TB) and raising awareness about the disease. The oath emphasized the importance of contributing to the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (TB-Free India Campaign), encouraging proactive measures to control and eliminate tuberculosis from the country. The initiative aimed to sensitize the police personnel about the critical role they can play in spreading awareness among the public.…

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50,000 INR Rewarded Murder Accused Arrested

Basti’s Killer Nabbed in Maharashtra! Amravati (Maharashtra)/Basti (U.P.): In a significant breakthrough, the Special Task Force (STF) of the Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested Kamlesh Kumar, a murder accused with a bounty of INR 50,000 on his head, from Amravati in Maharashtra. Kamlesh, a resident of the Kaptainganj police station area in Basti district, was wanted for charges of murder and destruction of evidence. This operation underscores the fact that no matter how far a criminal runs, the long arm of the law eventually catches up. According to sources, Kamlesh…

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Youth Duped of Rs 5 Lakh in American Card Scam via WhatsApp Call, FIR Registered

Bareilly: In a shocking case of cyber fraud in the Baheri area, cybercriminals tricked a young man into believing he could obtain an American Express card, defrauding him of Rs 5,02,728. The victim reported that the amount was withdrawn from his account in seven transactions. An FIR has been registered at the Cyber Crime Police Station. Mukesh Garg, a resident of Baheri, revealed that he received a call from an unknown number on WhatsApp. The caller lured him with the promise of facilitating an American Express credit card. Trusting the…

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Hapur Police Recover Rs.50,000 for Fraud Victim

(Hapur): The Hapur police have successfully returned Rs.50,000 that was withdrawn from a victim’s account. The cyber cell team acted swiftly to provide relief to the victim. After the individual reported being a victim of fraud, the police took immediate action and recovered his money. Precautions to Avoid Cyber Fraud Cyber criminals are constantly finding new ways to deceive people. A resident of a village in the Hapur district’s Dehat police station area reported being a victim of cyber crime. Following this, the cyber cell took prompt action and managed…

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Notorious Criminal Naeem Shot Dead in Encounter by Meerut Police

Meerut – In a major breakthrough, Meerut Police gunned down notorious criminal Naeem, who was carrying a reward of ₹50,000 for his capture, during a fierce encounter in the Summer Garden area of Lisadi Gate police station jurisdiction. Naeem was wanted in connection with the brutal murders of five family members, including his stepbrother. According to police officials, Naeem had been on the run for several months, and efforts to arrest him had been ongoing. Late Friday night, the police received a tip-off from an informant that Naeem was hiding…

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Major Breakthrough by Lucknow Police in Silver Theft Case

Lucknow– Acting under the direct orders of Police Commissioner Amrendra Kumar Sengar, and in a bid to maintain strict surveillance on criminals, Lucknow Police have successfully cracked a major theft case and apprehended a wanted criminal. This achievement comes as part of an ongoing campaign aimed at solving crimes and apprehending wanted suspects. Under the leadership of Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Vishwajeet Srivastava and Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (West) Dhananjay Singh Kushwaha, and with supervision from Assistant Commissioner of Police Chowk Rajkumar Singh, the Chowk police team arrested…

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Murder Accused Badar Arrested at Krishna Nagar Metro Station

Lucknow – Badar, the accused in the brutal murder of five women, was apprehended by the police at Krishna Nagar Metro Station on 24 January 2025. Upon his arrest, Badar attempted to pressurize the authorities by claiming that he had consumed rat poison mixed in carrot halwa, which led to his immediate hospitalization at Balrampur Hospital. After two days of medical observation, Badar was discharged. On 27 January 2025, Badar was formally arrested and presented before the Honorable Court, which subsequently sent him to jail. A reward of ₹25,000 had…

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Pepsi-Laden Container Crashes into Shops in Mahona, Lucknow: 3 Dead, 2 Injured

Lucknow – A tragic accident occurred late on the night of 28 January 2025, when a Pepsi-laden container, registration number UK 08 CA6948, lost control and crashed into several shops at Chaurasia Tiraha, Mahona in Lucknow. Upon receiving immediate information, local police swiftly reached the scene of the accident and launched a rescue operation. The container’s impact resulted in severe damage to nearby shops and injured several people. Five individuals were rescued from the wreckage, and they were promptly taken to Lohia Hospital for medical treatment. Rescue operations continued throughout…

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Bus Accident Near IIM Tiraha, Lucknow: Police Rescue Operation Saves Lives

Lucknow – A bus traveling in the wrong direction near the IIM Tiraha in Lucknow met with a horrific accident late at night on 28 January. The bus, bearing registration number UP 81 V 9315, suddenly lost control and crashed. The local police were immediately alerted about the incident and rushed to the spot to carry out a rescue operation. Upon reaching the accident site, the police team quickly managed to extricate all passengers trapped in the bus. The injured individuals were immediately transported to the nearby medical college for…

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