Category: Law & Order

Lucknow: Police in Lucknow have registered a case against two men accused of sexually exploiting a woman, blackmailing her, and extorting money on the false promise of marriage, officials said. According to police, the woman came into contact with one of the accused, Shakti Pratap Singh, through a matrimonial website. He later introduced her to another man, Harsh Raghuvanshi. After Singh was reportedly sent to jail in an unrelated matter, the woman remained in touch with Raghuvanshi, who allegedly gained her trust. Police said he invited her to Lucknow, even…

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Lucknow: Police in Lucknow arrested a 22-year-old man accused of mobile snatching following a brief encounter, officials said. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Nipun Agarwal, the incident dates back to March 20 when a mobile phone was snatched from Preeti Singh, a security guard. Acting on her complaint, police swiftly registered a case and formed special teams to trace the accused. The suspect was spotted near Sector 15 on Nehar Road in the PGI area. When police signalled him to stop, he allegedly opened fire. In retaliatory action,…

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Lucknow: The Kakori Police have successfully solved two robbery cases that occurred within an hour of each other on March 19, 2026, and arrested two accused within 48 hours. The operation, aided by the YAKSH mobile app, marks a major success in combating organized street crimes in the area. Incident Overview The first incident involved Sumit Tiwari, resident of Ater Majra, Rahimabad, whose motorcycle (UP 32 KT 6754) and Poco mobile phone were snatched near Roshan Lawn on Hardoi Road in Kakori. Shortly after, Manoj, resident of Monda, reported that…

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Lucknow: Under the “Mission Shakti 5.0” initiative, the Alambagh Police Pink Booth team conducted a comprehensive awareness program for women and children at the Alambagh Bus Depot, focusing on prevention of crimes against women and cyber safety. The initiative aims to empower women and promote a sense of security in public spaces. Program Overview Mission Shakti 5.0, launched under the guidance of Lucknow Police Commissioner Shri Amrendra Kumar Sengar, has established dedicated centers at 54 police stations across the district. Each center is staffed with an Inspector, an Additional Inspector,…

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Lucknow: The Mohanlalganj Police have successfully rescued a minor girl who had been missing for almost two years and arrested the accused in a major breakthrough. The operation was conducted under the guidance of Police Commissioner of Lucknow, Shri Amrendra Singh Sengar, with supervision by Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Shri Nipun Agrawal, and strategic direction from the Assistant Police Commissioner (South) and Mohanlalganj Police Station team. Case Background On April 3, 2024, a complaint was filed in Lucknow stating that the complainant’s 16-year-old daughter had been lured and taken…

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Lucknow: The Rahimabad Police in Lucknow have arrested two men accused of molesting a 14-year-old girl and threatening her with death. The arrests were made following a swift investigation and a tip-off from an informant. Incident Overview On March 20, 2026, a complaint was filed at Rahimabad Police Station stating that two individuals had taken the minor girl into a secluded area, attempted molestation, verbally abused her, and threatened her life. The complainant reported that the accused pushed the girl in an attempt to flee. Based on the complaint, FIR…

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Lucknow: In a shocking incident in Nishatganj, the Lucknow Metropolitan Police have arrested two individuals in connection with the murder of a 69-year-old woman, identified as Nirmala Devi. The accused include her daughter-in-law, Ranjana (35), and Rajan Sharma (21), who allegedly conspired to kill her over a personal dispute and a clandestine relationship. Incident Overview The crime occurred on March 21, 2026, in Nishatganj Third Gali, under the jurisdiction of the Mahangar Police Station. According to the investigation, Rajan Sharma, a tenant living in Ranjana’s house for nearly three years,…

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Lucknow: A suspected mobile snatcher was injured in a police encounter in Lucknow after he allegedly opened fire on a police team attempting to arrest him in connection with a recent snatching incident in the Ashiyana area. According to police officials, the case was registered following a complaint by Preeti Singh, a resident of Bhaduruk under Ashiyana police station limits. In her written complaint, she stated that on March 20, between 7:00 pm and 8:00 pm, she was walking near a car showroom in Bangla Bazaar while talking on her…

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Lucknow: In a strong crackdown against reckless driving and illegal street racing, the Uttar Pradesh Police launched a special campaign across key areas of the city, seizing more than 60 motorcycles involved in dangerous stunts. The enforcement drive was carried out at prominent locations including Janeshwar Mishra Park, the 1090 intersection, and Hazratganj. Police teams conducted intensive checking both in the early hours and late at night, targeting groups of youth performing high-speed stunts and racing on public roads. According to officials, a group of bikers was caught near Gate…

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Gonda: In a major action against corruption, the Kotwali Nagar Police in Gonda arrested an accused in connection with alleged fraud and bribery in a government tender case, officials said. The arrest was made as part of an ongoing campaign against crime and criminals being carried out under the orders of Superintendent of Police Vineet Jaiswal. The operation was conducted under the supervision of Additional Superintendent of Police (East) Manoj Kumar Rawat and led by Circle Officer (City) Vinay Kumar Singh. The accused, identified as Vidyabhushan Mishra, was arrested from…

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