Category: Law & Order

Noida— In a major crackdown on mobile phone thefts in the NCR region, Noida’s Phase-2 Police have unearthed an interstate gang involved in large-scale mobile theft. Six adult suspects have been arrested, while two juvenile offenders are in police custody. The operation led to the recovery of 821 stolen mobile phones from various companies, with an estimated value between ₹6–8 crore. The action took place on January 6, 2026, during a police checking operation in the Kakrala area. The suspects were caught red-handed, and a significant number of stolen phones…

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Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh witnessed a major administrative reshuffle  as 20 IPS officers were transferred across the state. The transfers involve senior officials at the ADG, IG, and DIG levels, with many receiving new responsibilities in key departments. Dr. Sanjeev Gupta has been appointed as ADG, Lucknow, while Kiran S has taken over as IG, Lucknow Range. Several other officers have been assigned new roles in crucial units such as the Police Commissionerate, Railways, CID, Training, Technical Services, UP-112, and Special Branch. The list released by the Uttar Pradesh Police Headquarters…

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Lucknow: The long-pending investigation into the high-profile ₹1,400-crore memorial construction scam, which spans Lucknow and several other districts of Uttar Pradesh, has gained significant momentum after nearly 11 years. The probe, being conducted on the basis of a Vigilance FIR registered in 2014, is now reportedly nearing a decisive phase, with strong indications of action against former senior officials of the Lucknow Development Authority (LDA). According to sources, the role of the then Superintending Engineer and Chief Engineer of LDA has been found suspicious during the investigation. Following this development,…

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Badaun | The Badaun police family expressed profound condolences on the sudden demise of Sub-Inspector Kunwarpal Singh, who was posted at Ujhani Police Station. His death occurred due to cardiac arrest, and senior police officials offered heartfelt tributes in his memory. Sub-Inspector Kunwarpal Singh (P.N.O – 892532551), a resident of Nagla Chirauli, Narora, Bulandshahr, had come from Ujhani Police Station to the district mortuary in Badaun on Monday for post-mortem formalities. While there, he suddenly fell ill and was admitted to Badaun District Hospital, where doctors declared him dead due…

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Lucknow | Incidents of battery theft are on the rise in Lucknow, with even parked two-wheelers no longer safe. In a fresh case reported on Monday, thieves targeted motorcycles parked by visitors at Marine Drive in the Gomti Nagar police station area, stealing batteries from two bikes within just 20 minutes. The theft came to light when the victims attempted to start their motorcycles but found that the vehicles would not start. Upon inspection, they discovered that the batteries had been removed. Following the incident, one of the victims recorded…

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Lucknow | The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA)  intensified its enforcement drive against unauthorized constructions and illegal land development, sealing an illegally operated Kalka Dhaba in Arjunganj and demolishing 13 illegal plottings spread across Dubagga and Mohanlalganj. According to LDA officials, the action in Arjunganj was carried out under Enforcement Zone-1. Zonal Officer Sangeeta Raghav stated that Kalka Dhaba was being operated illegally on a plot measuring approximately 200 square meters in the Sushant Golf City police station area. The structure was constructed without obtaining the mandatory building plan approval from…

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Noida | The Noida Traffic Police have intensified their drive against vehicles fitted with black film, issuing challans to thousands of violators as part of a sustained enforcement campaign. Over the past two years, action has been taken against as many as 39,114 vehicle owners for illegally using black film on their vehicles. According to police officials, the special campaign is being conducted continuously to curb the growing trend of black film usage, which remains banned under traffic regulations. Despite awareness about the prohibition, many vehicle owners continue to install…

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Lucknow: Lucknow witnessed tense scenes after a fatal road accident on the Outer Ring Road near SHM College under the Dubagga police station area. Following the accident, in which two buffaloes and a youth, identified as Ramanand alias Golu, lost their lives, angry villagers staged a massive protest by placing the victim’s body on the road and blocking traffic. According to locals, the accident occurred due to overspeeding vehicles on the Outer Ring Road, which has become increasingly accident-prone. Villagers alleged that despite repeated mishaps, the administration has failed to…

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