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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Time of India
Accountant held for students' fees fraud
Lucknow: An assistant accountant at Babu Banarasi Das University (BBDU) was arrested on Friday for embezzling students' semester fees by issuing a fake RTGS receipt instead of depositing the amount with the college. "Anupam Shukla, 25, a resident of Bharatipuram Colony in Tiwariganj, was arrested near the Juggar railway bridge," said DCP Crime Kamlesh Dixit. He further said that the matter came to light after a student, Aman Singh submitted a written complaint at BBD police station alleging that he had paid Rs 60,000 in cash to Anupam Shukla as his semester fee on May 21, 2025. "Instead of issuing a proper cash receipt, the accused provided a fake RTGS/NEFT receipt. The fraud was exposed when the college later informed Singh that his fee was still unpaid," the student said . The BBDU spokesperson, Kamil Rizvi, said, "We fear that over 80 students have been duped by the accused, and an internal committee has been formed to check the technical records." TNN
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Flash mode resumed at 20 key intersections in Lucknow to ease traffic during peak heat hours
With temperatures soaring in the city, the Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS) has resumed flash mode at 20 major intersections to provide commuters relief from long waits at signals during peak afternoon heat. From 1 pm to 4 pm, traffic lights at these junctions will switch to blinking yellow, allowing vehicles to proceed with caution rather than waiting for green signals. Deputy commissioner of police (trafic) Kamlesh Dixit confirmed the initiative, stating, 'This initiative has been restarted at 20 major junctions, just like last year, to ease movement during the hottest part of the day.' The intersections include Kapoorthala, Puraniya, Ambedkar Park, Hahnemann, Manoj Pandey Chauraha, Sapru Marg, Kathauta, and Gwari crossings, among others. This measure is part of the broader Heat Action Plan, aimed at reducing commuter inconvenience during sweltering afternoon hours. Officials believe that cutting down on idle time at signals—particularly when traffic is light—will not only improve flow but also protect citizens from heat-related risks like sunstroke and exhaustion. 'This move not only enhances comfort for drivers but also contributes to smoother traffic flow during low-congestion hours,' Dixit added, noting that more junctions could be included based on real-time traffic assessments. A Lucknow Smart City official, speaking on condition of anonymity, explained that the ITMS is being implemented under the Smart City project, with the Traffic Police as its user. 'The control room under ITMS continuously monitors vehicle flow and activates flash mode based on live conditions and traffic patterns at specific intersections across the city,' he added. The official also mentioned that ITMS manages around 44 key intersections in the city, all equipped with cameras and smart traffic lights under centralised control. The flash mode strategy was first introduced in 2024 and received positive feedback. At the time, then-municipal commissioner and CEO of the Lucknow Smart City project, Inderjit Singh, launched the initiative to enhance road convenience during the summer months. Initially applied to 21 junctions, the number has since been optimised based on traffic trends and public feedback. Significantly, the ITMS system is equipped with smart sensors and cameras that assess real-time congestion. When traffic is heavy, standard signal cycles resume. If roads are relatively clear, flash mode is triggered to avoid unnecessary stops. Authorities have assured that the adaptive system will remain in place throughout the summer, with regular assessments to identify additional intersections for inclusion. Though seemingly minor in scale, the move underscores increasing attention to climate-responsive urban traffic management and commuter well-being in Lucknow as summer temperatures continue to rise.
Hindustan Times
12-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Penthouse raid blows lid off multi-crore gaming app scam; 15 arrested
The Lucknow police on Thursday arrested 15 individuals, mostly from Bihar, in connection with a ₹25-crore online scam operated through a gaming app. The arrests were made during a raid on a rented luxury penthouse in the city's PGI area. The accused allegedly lured victims across the country by offering fake online jobs and betting opportunities through a mobile application, said DCP (crime) Kamlesh Dixit. The racket was reportedly being controlled remotely by its mastermind, who operated from Sri Lanka, Singapore, Dubai, and India to evade law enforcement. 'Acting on a tip-off, a joint team from the cyber crime police station, cyber cell, and PGI police station raided flat No. 1105 on the 11th floor of a building where they discovered a fully operational cyber fraud setup with multiple workstations, mobile phones, laptops, and SIM cards,' Dixit said. Those arrested have been identified as Haripreet Singh (23) from Lakhimpur in U.P, Sandeep Kumar (29) from Deoria in UP, and Manish Kumar (25) from Bhopal, along with Abhishek Kumar Rajbhar (22), Ashish Kumar (24), Mannu Kumar (25), Ritesh Singh, Iftikhar Ali (25), Shubham Soni, Sonu Ali (19), Ravi Singh (21), Karan Kumar (22), Vikas Kumar (25), Ritesh Singh (21), and Sanjeev Kumar (26) -- all from Bihar, according to a police statement. The police recovered 70 mobile phones, 11 laptops, 115 debit cards, 25 cheque books, 53 bank passbooks, 38 SIM cards, 26 used SIMs, nine PAN cards, and a Wi-Fi camera from the flat. Officials said the penthouse had been rented a month ago for ₹50,000 under the guise of setting up a multinational company office. The gang recruited young men by promising online jobs with performance-based incentives, officials said. The gang used a gaming app named 'Anna Reddy' to dupe people by promising high returns for completing online tasks, submitting reviews, and betting on sports. Victims were primarily contacted through social media platforms. Once money was deposited by the victims, it was quickly transferred into fake bank accounts. If a complaint was raised, the accused would freeze the accounts, discard the SIM cards, and shift operations to a new location, police said. The alleged mastermind, identified as Vishal Yadav alias Ganni alias Prince, managed the scam from abroad and frequently changed his base to stay ahead of law enforcement agencies. A preliminary probe has linked 69 complaints to the mobile numbers recovered and 157 complaints to the cheque books and passbooks seized. Investigators also found evidence of transactions worth several crores, officials added.
Hindustan Times
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
84 cops on 42 race bikes to tackle traffic chaos in Lucknow
The Lucknow Police Commissionerate on Wednesday launched 42 Racer Mobile units equipped with state-of-the-art traffic management tools. 'These units are expected to play a crucial role in swiftly clearing traffic bottlenecks, especially during high-pressure situations such as cricket matches, religious processions, political rallies, or sudden gridlocks at key junctions. If the need arises, several of them can be called to one place to tackle the situation,' said DCP, traffic, Kamlesh Dixit. Lucknow police commissioner Amrendra Kumar Sengar flagged off the fleet from the Reserve Police Lines, marking a significant upgrade to the city's traffic response capability. 'A key feature of this initiative is the Racer Mobiles' ability to respond instantly in large numbers to any traffic disruption across the city. Whether it's a jam near the stadium during a match, or crowding due to a procession or festival, these bikes will act as the first responders to break the bottleneck and restore flow,' said the DCP traffic. A senior police officer said that cops will also be able to challan those trying to flout traffic norms. The commissioner of police emphasised that these mobile units bring discipline, quick action, and modern technology into the field, and instructed officers to uphold professionalism and swift responsiveness during duty. The mobile teams have been deployed strategically across sensitive routes, busy intersections, and accident-prone zones. With the continued expansion of the commissionerate, this initiative is seen as a key effort to ensure smarter, faster, and more people-centric traffic management in the city. Each Racer Mobile is equipped with Body-worn cameras for accountability Loudhailers for crowd control Mobile phones for coordination Breath analysers for enforcement Other tools essential for smart traffic regulation
