Yaksh App helps cops solve robbery case within hours | Lucknow News

Lucknow: In a demonstration of technology-driven policing, the newly introduced Yaksh App helped the UP Police crack a robbery case in Jaunpur within hours, leading to the identification and arrest of three accused and recovery of stolen property.The mobile app, conceptualised under the supervision of DGP Rajeev Krishna, is being seen as a major technological tool that will bolster smart policing in the state.The application was launched by chief minister Yogi Adityanath in Dec last year to integrate digital tools into routine police investigations.Jaunpur robbery took place on March 11, police said.“A case was registered and immediately after the incident was reported, police teams launched an investigation and began using the Yaksh App to analyse digital leads. Investigators first used the app’s location-based mapping system to identify CCTV cameras installed in and around the crime scene. Footage from these cameras was analysed to determine the suspects’ movements before and after the crime,” said Vaibhav Krishna, inspector general of police, Varanasi range.Krishna said that based on route analysis from the CCTV footage, investigators identified three possible police station jurisdictions from where the offenders could have originated.He said that using the Yaksh App’s statewide database of criminals, police retrieved records of 232 individuals previously involved in robbery and snatching cases from these areas.Photographs and facial details of the suspects were shown to the victim. Within a few hours, the victim was able to identify three individuals allegedly involved in the robbery, the IG said.The incident took place around 9pm, and within nearly three hours the accused were identified. Police tracked down the suspects, arrested them and sent them to jail. Krishna added that earlier, investigators relied on manual records maintained at police stations to gather information on known offenders.“With the introduction of the Yaksh App, officers can now access statewide criminal data instantly through a digital platform, significantly speeding up the investigation process,” the IG added.Krishna said the Jaunpur case demonstrates how technology can act as a “force multiplier” in modern policing. “Under the leadership of the chief minister, UP Police is steadily transforming into a force where traditional policing and advanced technology move hand in hand. While personnel continue to strengthen foot patrolling and ground intelligence, they are also being equipped with cutting-edge digital tools and AI-enabled systems such as the Yaksh App,” he said.He added that by integrating statewide criminal data, CCTV mapping and analytical capabilities, the application enables investigators to connect critical clues within minutes.