Archive · 27 Oct 2025
Ex-Karnataka DGP's Residence Burglarized; Lucknow Police Investigate
Someone broke into the former police chief's house in Lucknow.
The burglars stole money and jewelry.
The robbery likely occurred between October 21st and 25th, but the family found out on the morning of October 26th.
The police are now looking into it and filed a formal report.
In a separate case, police arrested some people because of the death of a man who was mistakenly thought to be a thief.
The victim's wife has asked the government for help and support.
A burglary occurred at the Lucknow residence of former Karnataka DGP Mahendra Kumar Srivastava.
The burglary is believed to have happened between October 21 and October 25.
The family discovered the break-in on the morning of October 26.
Approximately 2 lakh rupees in cash and various jewelry items were stolen.
An FIR was filed under sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
- Who
- Former Karnataka DGP Mahendra Kumar Srivastava and his family.
- What
- A robbery at Srivastava's residence, resulting in the theft of cash and jewelry.
- When
- Incident occurred between October 21-25; discovered on October 26.
- Where
- Aliganj residence, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- Under investigation by the Lucknow Police.
Victim's Family
Police Investigation
Support and Justice
Victim's Family
The victim's family is requesting government help and justice for their loss.
Police Investigation
Police are investigating the robbery and pursuing the perpetrators.
- Victim
- Former Karnataka DGP Mahendra Kumar Srivastava
- Location
- Aliganj residence, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Items Stolen
- Rs 2 Lakh cash, jewelry
- Jewelry Details
- 8 bangles, 11 chains, 2 lockets, 2 diamond sets, 5 pendants, and other items
- Estimated Burglary Time
- October 21 - October 25
- Discovery Date
- October 26, between 9:00 and 9:30 AM
- Police Action
- FIR filed under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita Section 305 and 331(4)