Varanasi: A multi-layered, technology-driven security blanket spanning land, water and air will safeguard lakhs of devotees visiting Kashi during the holy month of Shrawan, with authorities deploying drones, artificial intelligence, geo-fencing and face-recognition systems to secure the Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple and the kanwar route.Police commissioner Mohit Agarwal said advanced technology will play a key…
Police Commissioner Mohit Agrawal and District MagistrateSatyendra Kumar conducted a foot inspection of key routes from Godowlia to Dashashwamedh Ghat Varanasi: Ahead of the Shrawan month and under the Reducing Traffic Congestion Scheme, police commissioner Mohit Agrawal and district magistrate Satyendra Kumar on Thursday conducted a foot inspection of key routes from Godowlia to Dashashwamedh…
Varanasi: Varanasi police arrested three persons and recovered four stolen motorcycles without number plates during checking drive near Surhi Underpass under Phoolpur police station area on Monday. The accused were identified as Mithilesh Kumar(33) Vikas Rai (34) and Dablu (36), all residents of Jaunpur district. Three stolen motorcycles were recovered from their possession, and one…
Varanasi: The Cyber Crime Cell and Pratibimb Cell of the Varanasi Commissionerate on Friday busted an interstate job fraud racket and arrested 19 accused, including alleged kingpin Deepak Kumar Shah. Police also rescued around 300 young men and women who were allegedly trapped in the network through false job promises.ACP Vidush Saxena said the accused…
Varanasi: Under the crime control campaign of Varanasi Commissionerate, a joint team of Sarnath Police and SOG on Thursday arrested 20-year-old Chitransh Kharwar alias Chiku, solving three theft cases lodged in the city in May and June.The police recovered a 110.5 gram biscuit of yellow metal, a 643 gram biscuit of white metal, a DSLR…
Varanasi: Police and administration have launched preparations to ensure safe, smooth and uninterrupted journey of lakhs of Kanwar pilgrims and devotees during the upcoming Shrawan month and for effective implementation of the Reducing Traffic Congestion (RTC) Scheme. Police commissioner Mohit Agarwal hit the roads, conducting on-site inspection of major routes and reviewed arrangements on Wednesday….
VARANASI: Months after 14 Muslim youths were arrested for allegedly organising an iftar gathering on a boat in the Ganga and dumping non-vegetarian food waste into the river, a fresh controversy has erupted after a video purportedly showing a group of men cooking meat and consuming alcohol on a boat in the middle of the…
The campaign removed 554 social media profiles used to glorify crime and spread fear LUCKNOW: In a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at dismantling not only the physical networks of criminals but also their digital influence, the Varanasi range police have launched a special campaign titled ‘Operation Vajrapat’ across the districts of Jaunpur, Ghazipur and Chandauli.The operation,…
Varanasi: Achieving major success under “Operation Chakravyuh,” Varanasi Police on Tuesday arrested seven accused involved in purchase and sale of illegal weapons and criminal activities. A joint team of Cholapur Police and SOG arrested all accused near the underpass located behind Katari Block. Police received information that the gang members were preparing for some big…
Varanasi: A 20-year-old nursing student’s boyfriend was arrested after she was found dead in a blood-soaked condition on the staircase of a boys’ paying guest (PG) accommodation in the Sarnath area on June 10, police said on Friday.The accused, Mohammad Sameer, 20, a resident of Jaunpur, was wanted in connection with the case and was…
