LUCKNOW, Oct. 22 -- With the Uttar Pradesh Police continuing their crackdown against criminals across the state, many brave officers have laid down their lives in this mission, displaying courage and commitment to duty. According to officials, 18 police personnel have lost their lives over the past eight years -- including three between September 1, 2024, and August 31, 2025 -- during encounters.

On Police Commemoration Day on Tuesday, Yogi paid homage to three police personnel -- STF inspector Sunil Kumar, chief constable Durgesh Kumar Singh of Jaunpur, and constable Saurabh Kumar of Gautam Buddha Nagar -- and assured full government support to their families. Financial assistance worth Rs.30.70 crore has so far been provided to 96 pers...