India, Feb. 12 -- LUCKNOW Continuing its strong emphasis on law and order, the UP government has allocated Rs.44,145.77 crore to the home department in its budget for 2026-27 - an increase of Rs.3,277 crore over the previous year's Rs.40,868 crore.

Within this outlay, more than Rs.3,378 crore has been earmarked for strengthening police and fire services infrastructure, underlining the administration's sustained focus on security and enforcement as the state moves towards the 2027 assembly elections.

Since assuming office in March 2017, the government has projected improved law and order as a key pillar of its governance model. Official data indicates that 271 criminals have been killed in police encounters during this period, a statisti...