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Delhi Police Special Cell Arrests Murder Accused Post-Encounter
DELHI (national capital territory), Politics, State

Delhi Police Special Cell Arrests Murder Accused Post-Encounter

New Delhi: Delhi Police’s Special Cell has apprehended Moine Qureshi, accused of murdering Faizan, also known as Fajzi (24), in a café in Maujpur. The accused had shockingly posted a video of the murder confession on Instagram. During the encounter, the suspect was shot in the leg and taken to the hospital for treatment. Police have initiated proceedings to register cases under relevant sections, including attempted murder. Action in MaujpurAccording to police sources, early this morning, the Special Cell received intelligence that the accused would be near Timarpur. A team was deployed to conduct a raid and set up a trap in the area. Instead of surrendering, the accused opened fire on the police team. In the ensuing exchange, he was shot in the leg and subsequently apprehended. Police ...
What Seemed Like a Simple Fall Turns Out to Be Hit-and-Run: Eyewitness Reveals Truth
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What Seemed Like a Simple Fall Turns Out to Be Hit-and-Run: Eyewitness Reveals Truth

New Delhi: A road accident in Vivek Vihar, Shahdara, initially thought to be a simple fall resulting in death, has been revealed as a hit-and-run case, thanks to an eyewitness account. The incident involved a 60-year-old woman, Uma, a domestic helper from Jhilmil Colony, who was struck by two young men riding a motorcycle on the evening of January 25, 2026, around 7:30 PM. Following the collision, the bikers transported her to ESIC Hospital in an e-rickshaw due to her critical condition but fled before further medical intervention. She was subsequently referred to GTB Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries on January 28. Eyewitness Account Changes the StoryInitially, Uma’s family and hospital staff believed the woman had merely fallen, and the police were treating it as a regu...
College Romance Ends in Tragedy: Delhi Police Woman Commando Murdered by Husband
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College Romance Ends in Tragedy: Delhi Police Woman Commando Murdered by Husband

New Delhi: In a shocking case, Kajal, a woman commando with the Delhi Police SWAT unit, was murdered by her husband, Ankur, a clerk in the Ministry of Defence. The incident has sent shockwaves across the capital, with new details revealing the tragic circumstances of her death. Incident and Investigation:Deputy Commissioner of Police, Dwarka, Ankit Singh, confirmed that police received information about the attack on 22 January around 10 PM. Officers from Mohan Garden Police Station rushed to Tarak Hospital, Dwarka Mor, where Kajal had sustained head injuries. Investigations revealed that Ankur had attacked her at their residence in Mohan Garden. He was immediately arrested. Kajal was subsequently referred to a private hospital in Ghaziabad, where she was declared brain-dead. She rem...
Delhi: Three Minors Arrested for Gangrape of Six-Year-Old Girl
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Delhi: Three Minors Arrested for Gangrape of Six-Year-Old Girl

New Delhi: A horrifying case has emerged from Bhajanpura, North-East Delhi, where a six-year-old girl was allegedly gangraped by three minors. The accused, aged 13, 14, and 15, have been taken into police custody. The girl’s family filed a complaint on January 18, which led to prompt action by the Delhi Police. All three accused live in the same neighborhood. The victim’s mother said that one of the boys’ mothers handed her son over to the police after seeing the girl’s condition. She demanded strict punishment for all the offenders. Local residents have protested over the past four days, accusing authorities of delayed investigation. Police InvestigationAccording to senior police officer Ashish Mishra, the three minors were reportedly employed at a local factory. They have been char...
Pregnant SWAT Commando Murdered: Husband Threatened Brother Over Phone Before Fatal Attack
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Pregnant SWAT Commando Murdered: Husband Threatened Brother Over Phone Before Fatal Attack

New Delhi: Shocking revelations have emerged in the murder of Kajal Chaudhary, a 27-year-old Delhi SWAT commando, who was four months pregnant at the time of her death. According to police, Kajal sustained fatal injuries at her Mohan Garden residence in West Delhi after being struck with a dumbbell, and succumbed to her injuries on January 27, 2026, five days after the attack. A Frightening Phone CallKajal’s brother, Nikhil, recounted a chilling phone conversation in which Kajal’s husband, Ankur, allegedly threatened her life. “Record this call; it will serve as evidence for the police,” Nikhil recalled Ankur saying. “I am killing your sister. The police can’t do anything to stop me.” Moments later, Nikhil heard Kajal’s screams, and the call abruptly ended. Just five minutes after the c...
Alarming Trend: 72% of Teenagers Going Missing in Delhi Are Girls
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Alarming Trend: 72% of Teenagers Going Missing in Delhi Are Girls

New Delhi: The streets of Delhi see people going missing every day—ranging from newborns to the elderly. While some families are eventually reunited, for others the anguish remains lifelong. A recent special report by Navbharat Times highlights a worrying trend: teenage girls are disproportionately represented among missing minors in the capital. Teenagers in the Digital TrapAccording to experts, adolescents aged 12–18 are particularly vulnerable to emotional and social pressures. Dr. Paramjit Singh, psychiatrist at PSRI Hospital, explains that this age represents a phase of intense physical and mental changes, where teens are neither fully adults nor children. Rapid bodily development, heightened emotional sensitivity, curiosity, and exposure to new experiences often clash with family ...
Delhi’s Yamuna Crossing Area to Get Major Boost with ₹728 Crore Development Plan
DELHI (national capital territory), Politics, State

Delhi’s Yamuna Crossing Area to Get Major Boost with ₹728 Crore Development Plan

New Delhi: The Yamuna Crossing (Yamunapar) region, home to nearly a third of Delhi’s population, is set for a major transformation as the Yamuna Crossing Area Development Board approved development projects worth ₹728 crore on Thursday. The meeting, chaired by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, greenlit budgets for roads, sewage, drainage systems, and other infrastructure projects, signaling the rapid acceleration of development in the area. CM Rekha Gupta Highlights PrioritiesChief Minister Gupta emphasized that budget constraints will not impede development. She instructed the board members to prioritize projects based on necessity, ensuring a balanced approach that addresses both urban beautification and essential civic needs. “The development of the trans-Yamuna region is among the D...
Delhi Metro Mega Plan to Benefit 2.5 Lakh Commuters, Central Secretariat Station to Become Triple Interchange
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Delhi Metro Mega Plan to Benefit 2.5 Lakh Commuters, Central Secretariat Station to Become Triple Interchange

New Delhi: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is set to implement a major infrastructure upgrade that will directly benefit 2.5 lakh commuters in the capital. As part of Phase-5(A), the Central Secretariat Metro Station will be transformed into a triple interchange hub, connecting the Yellow, Violet, and Magenta lines. Currently, the Central Secretariat station serves as a key interchange between the Yellow and Violet lines, facilitating daily travel for thousands of government employees working in central Delhi offices. With Phase-5(A) approval, the station will also integrate the Magenta Line, extended from Ramkrishna Ashram Marg to Indraprastha under the Central Vista Corridor Project, linking all government buildings along Kartavya Path to the metro network. Direct Benefits ...
Delhi Launches Mega Plan to Monitor Treated Water Use in Parks in Real Time
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Delhi Launches Mega Plan to Monitor Treated Water Use in Parks in Real Time

New Delhi: The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) is set to roll out a real-time monitoring system to ensure proper usage of treated water from sewage treatment plants (STPs) installed in its 100 major parks across the city. The initiative aims to guarantee that recycled water is used efficiently for irrigation, landscaping, and tree plantation, while preventing wastage. Automation and MonitoringDDA has invited expressions of interest from technology firms to install an automation system in its parks. The system will continuously monitor water quality, quantity, and key parameters including Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Total Suspended Solids (TSS), and pH levels. Capable of handling up to 100 kiloliters per day (KLD), the system will also assess the treat...
Major Fire in Paharganj Hotel, Delhi: 3 Injured, One Suffers Severe Burns
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Major Fire in Paharganj Hotel, Delhi: 3 Injured, One Suffers Severe Burns

New Delhi: Panic ensued in Paharganj, Central Delhi, after a fire broke out in a hotel during the night between Wednesday and Thursday. Three people were injured, one critically, prompting immediate police and fire department action. Authorities have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident. Details of the InjuredThe injured have been identified as Vinod (36), Vasant Kumar (38), and Hitesh Kumar (36). Vinod sustained burn injuries over 70% of his body, while Vasant and Hitesh suffered burns on 10% and 5% of their bodies, respectively. Fire Department ResponseThe Delhi Fire Service (DFS) received the alert at 3:05 AM, reporting a fire in a five-story building. The fire, which originated on the ground floor, was brought under control by 4:25 AM. A total of eigh...