Lucknow Abduction Drama Reveals 25-Year-Old Criminal Case from Rajasthan
In a startling turn of events in Lucknow, what initially appeared to be a brazen daylight abduction was ultimately revealed as a meticulously planned covert police operation originating from another state. The incident, which unfolded on Sunday morning, sent shockwaves through the local community before the truth emerged.
The Dramatic Morning Incident
Around 9 AM on Sunday, constable Akhilesh Tripathi, a resident of Gwari village under the Gomtinagar jurisdiction, stepped out with his two sons for what seemed like a routine morning. According to eyewitness accounts from his sons, the peaceful morning was abruptly shattered when a black SUV screeched to a sudden halt beside them.
Several men dressed in civilian clothing swiftly emerged from the vehicle and bundled Tripathi into the SUV before speeding away from the scene. The entire dramatic episode unfolded within mere minutes, leaving bystanders stunned and confused about what they had just witnessed.
Initial Police Response and Investigation
When the Gomtinagar police were informed about the incident, senior officers immediately rushed to the location. The initial investigation involved scanning available CCTV footage from the area, and the case was treated as a probable kidnapping given the circumstances.
Tripathi, who is posted in the special security battalion known as Suraksha Vahini—originally formed during the Mayawati government—was currently deployed at Ambedkar Park. As police teams fanned out across the city to trace the mysterious vehicle, family members and local residents feared the worst possible outcome.
The Truth Emerges Through Inter-State Coordination
Eventually, through coordinated efforts between police departments of different states, the true nature of the incident came to light. Constable Akhilesh Tripathi was actually wanted in connection with a criminal case dating back to 1998 in Rajasthan, carrying a reward of Rs 45,000 for his capture.
A specialized team from the Gangapur City police station in Sawai Madhopur district had meticulously tracked Tripathi's location and executed the early morning pick-up operation. The men in civilian clothing were actually Rajasthan police officers conducting a long-planned apprehension.
Police Officials Confirm Details
Once official confirmation arrived from Rajasthan Police authorities, Lucknow officers breathed a collective sigh of relief. B C Tiwari, the Gomtinagar police Station House Officer, explained the situation clearly: "What appeared to be a brazen abduction was, in fact, the culmination of a long-pending manhunt stretching back over two decades."
A police officer from Rajasthan provided additional context, revealing that multiple cases were still pending against Akhilesh Tripathi, making his apprehension a significant breakthrough for law enforcement agencies. The operation demonstrated sophisticated inter-state coordination between police departments working across jurisdictional boundaries to bring long-standing cases to resolution.
The incident serves as a powerful reminder that appearances can be deceiving, and that law enforcement operations sometimes unfold in ways that initially alarm communities before the full context becomes clear to the public.
