Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Man Arrested for Taking Constable Hostage in SUV to Avoid Traffic Inspection
A man in Lucknow, India, drove off with a police constable in his SUV after being stopped for a traffic inspection.
The constable was not hurt, and the man was later arrested.
The SUV was also taken by the police.
A man in Lucknow took a police constable hostage in his SUV to avoid a traffic inspection
The incident occurred on November 15 at Shahid Path in Sarojini Nagar
The man, identified as Krishna Kumar Goswami, was later arrested and the SUV impounded
Goswami was charged with obstructing government work and other relevant offenses
The constable, Ranjit Kumar Yadav, was unharmed
- Who
- Krishna Kumar Goswami, a resident of Amausi Bazar in Sarojini Nagar, and Constable Ranjit Kumar Yadav
- What
- Took a police constable hostage in an SUV to avoid a traffic inspection
- When
- November 15, around 12:45 PM
- Where
- Shahid Path in Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow
- Why
- To avoid a traffic inspection and rule violations
- Vehicle
- Black Scorpio car without a number plate
- Location of Arrest
- Near Sewai police post
- Charges
- Obstructing government work and other relevant offenses
- Accused's Status
- Arrested and sent to judicial custody
- Vehicle Status
- Impounded