Lucknow: In a significant breakthrough, the Lucknow Police successfully apprehended a wanted criminal involved in serious offenses, including murder, robbery, and dacoity, with a reward of ₹25,000 announced for his capture.
Case Background:
On 29 September 2025, the disappearance of Yogesh Pal, son of Radhelal, resident of Badalkhera, was reported by his father-in-law, Badri Prasad, to the local police (FIR No. 136/25). On 2 October 2025, Yogesh Pal’s body was recovered in Sitapur district, prompting the registration of a murder case (FIR No. 702/25) under relevant sections of the IPC. Given the gravity of the case, the Lucknow Police Commissioner directed a combined operation involving the Para Police, District Crime Team, and Western Zone Crime Team.
Arrest Details:
During a checking operation, the police arrested Vikas Kumar, also known as Yatra Rupnarayan Kanaujia, aged approximately 29, a resident of Gram Barhua, Mallaura, Hardoi district (currently residing in Gram Mirzapur, Janakipuram, Lucknow). Vikas was a key suspect and was among the wanted criminals for whom a ₹25,000 reward had been declared by the Deputy Police Commissioner, Western Lucknow. The remaining main accused, Guru Sevak, is still at large. Legal proceedings against Vikas Kumar are underway.
Criminal History of Vikas Kumar:
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FIR 119/2022: Sections 120B/395/412, Mallaura Police Station, Hardoi
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FIR 477/2022: Sections 2/3 UP Gangster Act, Mallaura Police Station, Hardoi
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FIR 06/2021: Sections 379/411 IPC, Aliganj Police Station, Lucknow
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FIR 702/2025: Sections 103(1)/238A/309(4)/61(2)/140(1) BNS, Para Police Station, Lucknow
Police Team Involved in Arrest:
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Suresh Singh, Station House Officer, Para Police Station
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Sub-Inspector Munna Lal, In-Charge, Hanskheda Outpost
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Sub-Inspector Ankit Kumar Balyan, Western Zone Crime Team
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Sub-Inspector Ashutosh Pandey, Crime Team, Police Commissionerate Office
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Sub-Inspector Prakash Singh, Crime Team, Police Commissionerate Office
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Head Constable Vir Singh, Western Zone Crime Team
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Head Constable Jeet Singh, Crime Team, Police Commissionerate Office
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Head Constable Manoj Shukla, Crime Team, Police Commissionerate Office
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Constable Nahar Singh, Crime Team, Police Commissionerate Office
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Constable Deshraj Mukhia, Crime Team, Police Commissionerate Office
The arrest underscores the Lucknow Police’s commitment to tackling organized crime and ensuring public safety, with coordinated efforts across zones leading to the successful apprehension of high-profile criminals. Efforts to capture the remaining accused continue.
