Category: Law & Order

Lucknow: The Gomti Nagar police in Lucknow have arrested a 21-year-old accused for allegedly luring and abducting a minor girl, officials said on Monday. According to police sources, the case was registered on April 21, 2026, after a complainant approached the local police station alleging that his minor sister had been enticed and taken away by the accused. Acting swiftly on the complaint, police registered an FIR under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). During the course of investigation, statements of the complainant and the victim were recorded,…

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Lucknow: In a swift breakthrough, the Hazratganj police in Lucknow arrested five alleged thieves within 24 hours of a warehouse theft, recovering 100 percent of the stolen property, including three split air conditioners along with their outdoor units. According to police officials, the case was registered on April 25, 2026, following a complaint filed by Mohammad Naim Akhtar, a resident of Rama Vihar Colony under Sarojini Nagar police station limits. In his complaint, he reported that unidentified individuals had broken the lock of his warehouse and stolen three split AC…

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LUCKNOW – The Thakurganj Police have successfully apprehended a woman accused of orchestrating the sexual assault of a minor girl. The arrest follows a harrowing complaint detailing a calculated conspiracy involving bribery, abuse, and death threats. The Incident and Allegations The case came to light on April 26, 2026, when the victim’s guardian approached the authorities. According to the police report, the accused woman, identified as Sameera (alias Sahreen), allegedly lured the minor girl to her residence in Hasrat Town. The investigation reveals a disturbing sequence of events: The Set-up:…

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Lucknow: The Special Task Force (STF), Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow, has achieved a significant success by arresting a wanted and rewarded accused involved in a serious criminal case registered at Police Station Delhupur, District Pratapgarh. The accused, Abdullah alias Noor Abdullah, carrying a reward of ₹50,000, was arrested from Prayagraj on 26 April 2026. According to Press Note No. 125 issued by the STF, the arrest relates to Case Crime No. 02/2026, registered under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 3/5/8 of the Cow Slaughter Prevention Act…

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Patna / Lucknow: It is with deep sorrow that the passing of Ram Yash Singh, retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the 1985 Bihar cadre, has been announced. He breathed his last at the age of 83 on 27 April 2026 following a sudden demise. A highly respected and disciplined police officer, Singh was widely known for his unwavering commitment to duty, professionalism, and dignified service throughout his distinguished career in the Bihar Police. Distinguished Police Career During his service tenure, Ram Yash Singh held command responsibilities across several…

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Lucknow: The Legal Aid Centre of the Faculty of Law at University of Lucknow, in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority, organised a legal aid and literacy camp at District Jail Mohanlalganj on April 27, 2026. The programme was conducted under the guidance of Dean, Faculty of Law, Prof. (Dr.) R. K. Verma, Legal Aid Centre Chairman Prof. (Dr.) Abhishek Kumar Tiwari, Co-Chairman Dr. Anurodh Upadhyay, along with Jail authorities including Jailor Ajay Kulwant, Superintendent Ritwik Priyadarshi, and Deputy Superintendent Santosh Dwivedi. The camp was held in two phases.…

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Gonda: In a vibrant and morale-boosting initiative ahead of the passing-out parade, a grand “Cultural Evening” and traditional “Bada Khana” ceremony was organized at the Reserve Police Lines parade ground in Gonda district. The event was formally inaugurated with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Inspector General of Police, Devi Patan Range, Amit Pathak, District Magistrate Priyanka Niranjan, and Superintendent of Police Vineet Jaiswal. Organised to celebrate the successful completion of nearly nine months of rigorous and disciplined training by recruit constables, the event featured a series of cultural…

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Gonda: Inspector General of Police Amit Pathak, Devi Patan Range, conducted a comprehensive inspection of examination centres across Gonda district during the first shift of the UP Home Guard Recruitment Examination–2025 on Saturday. The inspection was carried out with the objective of ensuring a transparent, cheating-free, and peaceful conduct of the written examination. During his visit, the senior officer closely reviewed key arrangements, including security deployment, seating plans for candidates, distribution of question papers, and overall monitoring mechanisms at the centres. Officials reported that all examination venues were functioning smoothly…

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Gonda: In view of the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Home Guard Recruitment Examination 2025, Superintendent of Police Vineet Jaiswal conducted a detailed inspection of multiple examination centres across Gonda on Thursday to ensure foolproof security and smooth conduct of the exam. The recruitment examination is being organized by the Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board. During his visit, the SP reviewed key arrangements including security deployment, candidate entry procedures, frisking protocols, seating arrangements, and overall management at the centres. He also checked the functionality of CCTV cameras installed at the…

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Lucknow: A 27-year-old youth from Noida was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a hotel room in Vibhuti Khand area of Lucknow late Thursday night, police said. The deceased, identified as Sudhir, had arrived in Lucknow with four companions, including a woman, on a leisure trip. According to preliminary information, he stayed back in the hotel room on Thursday evening while his friends went out for a good time. When they returned late at night and repeatedly knocked on the door, there was no response. Upon entering the room, they…

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