Archive · 17 Dec 2025
UP Police Launches 'Operation Torch' in Varanasi
The police in Varanasi, a city in Uttar Pradesh, India, have started a special operation called 'Operation Torch'.
This operation is to check the identities of people who are not originally from Varanasi but have been living there.
The police are looking at their documents and background to make sure everyone in the city is verified.
The operation is part of regular security measures to keep the city safe.
The police will decide what to do next based on what they find during their checks.
Earlier, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh praised the bravery of the state's armed police forces, recalling their actions during a terror attack on the Indian Parliament in 2001.
Uttar Pradesh Police launched 'Operation Torch' in Varanasi to verify identities of non-native residents.
The operation involves checking documents and background details of individuals living in Varanasi.
ACP Nitin Taneja stated the operation aims to identify people residing without proper verification.
The operation is part of routine security and verification measures.
Further action will be taken based on the investigation's findings.
- Who
- Uttar Pradesh Police
- What
- Launched 'Operation Torch' to verify identities of non-native residents
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- To identify individuals residing without proper verification and ensure security
- Operation Name
- Operation Torch
- Location
- Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Objective
- Identify and verify non-native residents
- Verification Process
- Document and background checks
- Initiated By
- Uttar Pradesh Police