Crime Crackdown: Arrests Made in Firozabad Looting and Prayagraj Drug Bust

In Firozabad, a man was arrested and another injured in a police retaliatory shooting related to a looting incident. Meanwhile, in Prayagraj, two individuals were caught with illegal cannabis during a routine check. Both incidents highlight the ongoing police efforts against crime in Uttar Pradesh.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 23-07-2025 11:24 IST | Created: 23-07-2025 11:24 IST
Crime Crackdown: Arrests Made in Firozabad Looting and Prayagraj Drug Bust
Arrested accused (Photo Credit: Firozabad Police). Image Credit: ANI
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In a recent crackdown on crime, Uttar Pradesh police have made significant arrests in cases of looting and drug possession. Authorities in Firozabad detained a man linked to a looting incident under Khairgarh police station.

Rural Firozabad Superintendent of Police Trigun Vishen reported that after retaliatory firing, another suspect sustained injuries and was hospitalized. Police recovered a pistol, ammunition, and cash during the operation.

On a separate note, in Prayagraj, law enforcement apprehended two individuals with over 13.55 kilograms of illegal cannabis at Kaitha Pulia, under Kaundhiyara police station jurisdiction. The arrests were part of heightened police vigilance in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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