# Lucknow police officer deaths

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lucknow-police-officer-deaths
> Updated: 2026-08-09T17:02:24.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In July 2026, a sub-inspector from the Ghazipur police station was found dead inside a locked vehicle in Lucknow. While investigators noted bleeding from the nose and blood-stained clothing, no external injuries were immediately visible. A forensic investigation was launched to determine the cause of death.

In August 2026, a second incident occurred in Lucknow involving a 28-year-old police constable, who was found dead in the Gomti Nagar police station barracks. The body was discovered hanging from a ceiling fan in a room locked from the inside. No suicide note was found at the scene, and authorities have initiated an investigation into the circumstances.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-09: Lucknow police constable found dead in Gomti Nagar station barracks

A 2019-batch police constable, Akash Yadav, was found dead in his barracks at the Gomti Nagar police station in Lucknow. Police are investigating the cause of death.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lucknow-police-constable-found-dead-in-gomti-nagar-station-barracks

### 2026-07-17: Lucknow Sub-Inspector Found Dead in Locked Car

A Lucknow sub‑inspector was found dead inside a locked car after his missing phone was traced to the vehicle; police have launched a forensic investigation and the cause of death remains unknown.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lucknow-sub-inspector-found-dead-in-locked-car

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