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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Man fires near Taj Mahal barricade, held in Lucknow
Security near the Taj Mahal came under scrutiny on Monday morning after a man opened fire in the air when his car was stopped from entering a restricted yellow zone near the monument's western gate. The incident, which occurred around 9:30 am, triggered a multi-district manhunt. The accused was arrested by the Lucknow Police within seven hours, police said. The accused was identified as Pankaj Kumar, a resident of Azamgarh (Sourced) According to officials, the man, identified as Pankaj Kumar, was travelling in a hired vehicle when police personnel asked him to halt at a barricade and park in the designated parking area near the western gate. Instead, he allegedly attempted to bypass the barrier and, while reversing, fired a shot in the air before fleeing the area. Taking note of the incident due to its proximity to the world heritage monument, Agra police commissioner Deepak Kumar directed a swift investigation. A team led by assistant commissioner of police (Law & Order), Aditya, began scanning CCTV footage from the vicinity to trace the vehicle and identify the individuals inside. 'The vehicle was located through surveillance footage. The driver was from Goverdhan in Mathura and disclosed during questioning that the car had been hired from Vrindavan by one Pankaj Kumar for a trip to the Taj Mahal,' ACP Aditya said. After the firing incident, the accused reportedly abandoned the car in Agra's Itimad-ud-Daulah area and booked another vehicle to continue his escape. 'The second vehicle was later spotted on CCTV travelling along the Agra-Lucknow Expressway,' said Syed Areeb Ahmed, assistant commissioner of police (Taj Security) at Agra Commissionerate. An alert was issued, and police teams in Kannauj, Unnao, and Lucknow were informed. The suspect was intercepted and arrested near Manak Nagar police station in Lucknow later the same day. Following his arrest, the accused was identified as Pankaj Kumar, a resident of Azamgarh. During the investigation, his family members informed the police that he had been undergoing psychiatric treatment for the past 20 years at Noor Manjil Psychiatric Centre. 'His condition was confirmed by the family, and relevant documents are being verified. The incident is being investigated under applicable sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Arms Act,' ACP Ahmed said.
Time of India
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Jogendra Kumar appointed Prayagraj police commissioner in major IPS reshuffle in Uttar Pradesh
Jogendra Kumar LUCKNOW: In a major reshuffle of senior IPS officers, the Uttar Pradesh govt appointed Jogendra Kumar , the current Inspector General (IG) of Kanpur Range, as the new Commissioner of Police (CP), Prayagraj. He replaced Tarun Gauba , who was posted as IG, Lucknow Range. Notably, Jogendra Kumar previously served as SSP Allahabad in 2016. Prior to his posting as CP in Prayagraj, Tarun Gauba was IG Lucknow Range. He was shifted in June 2024 ahead of Maha Kumbh. The high-level reshuffle involves the transfer and appointment of 11 senior IPS officers across the state, aimed at boosting administrative efficiency and strengthening law enforcement. Operation Sindoor Amid flare-up hours after thaw, officials say things will settle down with time Ceasefire on, but pressure stays: Key decisions by India against Pak that still stand 'Will work with India & Pakistan to seek solution on Kashmir': Trump A 2007-batch IPS officer , Jogendra Kumar brings with him extensive experience in both field policing and operational leadership. He earlier served as Superintendent of Police (SP) in Hamirpur, Mau, and Fatehgarh, and as Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) in Varanasi, Prayagraj, Bareilly, Ayodhya, and Agra. He also held the post of DIG/SSP Gorakhpur, where he was lauded for solving over 250 cases in just seven months in 2020. In 2012, during his posting in Mau, Kumar led a successful operation in which two notorious criminals were gunned down in an encounter. For his bravery, he was awarded the Police Gallantry Medal by the President of India in 2015. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 10 Mysterious Photos That Cannot Be Explained True Edition Undo Other key changes include the transfer of IG Upendra Agarwal from Lucknow Range to IG PAC, Lucknow, while Ashutosh Kumar, who was serving as IG PAC, has been posted as Additional CP, Kanpur Commissionerate. Harish Chandra, Additional CP in Kanpur, has been appointed as DIG, Kanpur Range. Sanjeev Tyagi, Additional CP in Agra Commissionerate, has been posted as DIG, Prisons Department, and Hemant Kutiyal, who held the dual charge of DIG Prisons and UPSSF, has been relieved of the Prisons responsibility, continuing with UPSSF alone. Ram Badan Singh, Additional CP Noida, has been transferred as Additional CP, Agra Commissionerate, and Pradeep Gupta, DIG Telecom, has been shifted in the same capacity to the Prisons Department. Ramesh Chandra Gupta, SP Logistics, has been posted as Commandant, PAC Moradabad, replacing Amit Kumar, who has now been moved as Commandant, PAC Lucknow. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
