LUCKNOW, Nov. 4 -- To curb crime and keep track of outsiders living in the city, Lucknow Police has launched 'Operation Pehchaan', making tenant-verification mandatory for all landlords. Authorities said the initiative aims to prevent criminals from hiding their identity by renting accommodation in the city. "With Lucknow witnessing a steady rise in business activity, education, jobs and government services, a large number of people from other districts and states migrate to the city," said JCP law and order Babloo Kumar. Police said it has been observed that individuals involved in criminal activities often take houses on rent using false identities and commit crimes while staying in these localities. According to DCP, crime, Kamlesh Dixit, to make the process easier, the police have enabled online tenant registration through the Lucknow Police website (http://lucknowpolice.up.gov.in) and the UPCOP mobile app. Police have appealed to all landlords to obtain character certificates from tenants. The certificate can be applied for and downloaded via the police website or UPCOP app. htc...