{
  "id": 4218975,
  "title": "Raksha Bandhan Showcased The Strength Of UP’s Law And Order",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/raksha-bandhan-showcased-the-strength-of-ups-law-and-order",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T14:28:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/uttar-pradesh/raksha-bandhan-showcased-the-strength-of-ups-law-and-order"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The festival of Raksha Bandhan in Uttar Pradesh showcased the strength of the state's law and order, with no criminal incidents reported despite a large turnout on free bus travel. The Yogi Adityanath government announced a three-day free bus travel facility for women and their accompanying passengers, which was availed by nearly 60 lakh women during the first two days. The success of this initiative demonstrated the zero-tolerance model of crime prevention put in place by the Uttar Pradesh government. The smooth and secure movement of 60 lakh women on buses was made possible through the combined efforts of the police administration, women police personnel, and Transport Department officials. The use of advanced technology, such as CCTV cameras and intelligence inputs, along with continuous patrolling, created a sense of security among passengers. The government's stringent policy against crime instilled fear in anti-social elements, preventing them from committing crimes even during large gatherings. This successful initiative not only highlighted the government's commitment to women's safety but also presented an exemplary model of public service and crime control for other states to follow.",
  "summary": "(Women adorned with jewellery stepped out to celebrate the festival of the brother-sister; yet, whether on the streets or at bus stations, no miscreant or criminal dared to commit acts like chain-snatching, theft, or harassment. During the first two days of the Yogi Government's three-day free bus travel facility on Raksha Bandhan, nearly 60 lakh women availed themselves of the benefit, yet no…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}