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Lucknow Police Arrest Six in Crackdown on Gang Targeting Gujarat Traders
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 04:44 PM
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Police in Lucknow detained six suspects believed to be part of a criminal network that was extorting and threatening Gujarat traders in the city.
Uttar Pradesh police announced that a criminal gang operating in Lucknow and specifically targeting traders from Gujarat has been busted, with six alleged members placed in custody. The operation, carried out by the city’s law‑enforcement agencies, focused on dismantling a network that was reportedly involved in extortion, intimidation and illegal collection of money from Gujarat‑origin shop owners.
According to officials, the gang had been monitoring Gujarat merchants in local markets, demanding protection money and using threats to enforce compliance. Several traders had lodged complaints with the police, prompting an investigation that led to the recent arrests.
The police raid resulted in the seizure of cash, forged documents and communication devices believed to be used to coordinate the extortion activities. Senior police officials said the arrests are part of a broader effort to curb organized crime targeting business communities in the capital.
Authorities have urged traders to report any further intimidation and assured that the investigation will continue to identify any additional members of the network.
According to officials, the gang had been monitoring Gujarat merchants in local markets, demanding protection money and using threats to enforce compliance. Several traders had lodged complaints with the police, prompting an investigation that led to the recent arrests.
The police raid resulted in the seizure of cash, forged documents and communication devices believed to be used to coordinate the extortion activities. Senior police officials said the arrests are part of a broader effort to curb organized crime targeting business communities in the capital.
Authorities have urged traders to report any further intimidation and assured that the investigation will continue to identify any additional members of the network.