The Latest Breaking News from Thakurganj

Man killed at Union Minister’s residence, pistol of son recovered from spot

The body of a 30-year-old man was found at the residence of Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Kaushal Kishore on Friday in the Thakurganj area of Lucknow. The deceased has been identified as Vinay Shrivastava, who allegedly died after having been shot. A licensed pistol belonging…

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

Three arrested after man shot dead at Union minister Kaushal Kishore's house in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Hours after the body of Vinay Srivastava (25) was found inside a Thakurganj house belonging to Union Minister Kaushal Kishore in Lucknow on Friday morning, police arrested three men identified as Ajay Rawat (32), Ankit Verma (27), and Shamim alias Baba (21).

The Times of India · Sep 1, 2023

Lucknow: Armed men shoot businessman dead

LUCKNOW: A 28-year-old businessman was shot dead by unidentified assailants late on Monday night in Thakurganj area.

The Times of India · Jul 26, 2022

Complaints of cruelty against dogs surge in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: Complaints of cruelty against dogs have increased in the city after the Thakurganj incident in which stray dogs had mauled an eight-year-old boy to death and left his five years old sister grievously injured, claim animal rights activists.

The Times of India · Apr 20, 2022

Pack of dogs mauls 5-year-old boy in Lucknow

LUCKNOW: A pack of stray dogs wreaked havoc in Thakurganj area by killing a five-year-old boy and critically injuring his seven-year-old sister.

The Times of India · Apr 6, 2022