DELHI (national capital territory)

Ahead of New Year and Republic Day celebrations, Delhi Police has intensified its vigilance against organized and habitual criminals. The South-East District Police conducted a major crackdown under Operation Aghaat 3.0, resulting in the arrest of 966 individuals. Seizures and ArrestsDuring the operation, the police seized 21 country-made pistols, 20 live cartridges, 27 switchblade knives, and over 12,258 quarters of illegal liquor. Additionally, 6 kilograms of high-quality cannabis were recovered. Among the arrested, 116 individuals were specifically marked as habitual offenders. Property and Cash ConfiscatedPolice also seized 310 mobile phones, 232 vehicles including scooters, motorcycles, and cars, and cash exceeding ₹2.3 lakh from gambling dens. Operation Leadership and Object...

The North East Delhi police dealt another blow to notorious gangster Sabir Chaudhary’s criminal network. Sealampur police have arrested his wife, Famida, and son, Sameer Chaudhary, in connection with an attempted murder case registered at Sealampur Police Station. Several other suspects are still at large, with police conducting raids to apprehend them. Incident DetailsThe victim, Rashid, had to undergo surgery at GTB Hospital after the attack. Rashid, also known as Chhota Rashid (35), resides in New Sealampur with his family and runs a business. He told police that on the night of December 22, around 10:30 pm, he went to meet a relative near K-Block’s slum area. Upon arrival, Sameer Chaudhary, Ashraf alias Fory, Famida, and other accomplices confronted him. Famida reportedly shouted, “...

Fire incidents, whether in India’s second metro cities or elsewhere, often have implications for Delhi. Schools, hospitals, hotels, and clubs—all are at risk. Following recent tragedies such as the Goa fire, senior officers of the Delhi Fire Brigade have intensified inspections. Yet experts warn that a crucial part of the system—the Station Officer (STO)—is being overlooked. Station Officers: The First Responders Left Out of InspectionsStation Officers are the backbone of the Delhi Fire Service. They are the first responders at fire sites and play a critical role in assessing the situation and directing the team. However, during routine inspections, STOs are often not included, despite fire service regulations mandating their participation. Current and retired officers alike agree this ...

A long-pending dispute over 42.46 acres of land in Sultanpur/Ghitorni village has been resolved through an agreement between NBCC (India) Limited and the Delhi Government. The decision was taken in a meeting chaired by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena. Equal Division Between NBCC and Delhi GovernmentUnder the terms of the settlement, the 42.46-acre land parcel will be divided equally between NBCC and the Delhi Government, giving NBCC 21.23 acres for development. NBCC will be required to make pending payments related to its share before proceeding with development. Payment DetailsNBCC will pay the Land and Building Department a total of ₹150 crore, comprising a one-time land premium of ₹135 crore and ₹15 crore as lump-sum interest. Additionally, the land premium will inclu...

The Delhi Government is planning to construct an elevated road from Bihari Colony in East Delhi to Telco T-Point over Drain No. 1, aiming to relieve severe traffic congestion on Swami Dayanand Marg. Government Officials Inspect the SiteRecently, Delhi’s PWD Minister Parvesh Verma and Arvinder Singh Lovely, Chairman of the Yamuna Vihar Development Board, conducted an inspection of the drain to finalize plans for the elevated road. Millions to Benefit from Reduced TrafficThe elevated road is expected to significantly ease traffic for residents of the surrounding four assembly constituencies and for the millions who commute daily via Swami Dayanand Marg (Swarn Cinema Road). Chronic traffic jams in the area are largely attributed to the numerous closely spaced traffic signals along the r...

Delhi now has 13 districts instead of the previous 11, prompting changes in administrative structures and services. The Revenue Department of the Delhi Government has issued an official notification regarding the formation of the new districts. Consequently, the number of SDM offices will increase from 33 to 39, effective immediately. Census to Follow New DistrictsResidents will now apply for certificates and property registration according to the boundaries of the new districts. Next year’s census will also be conducted based on these updated districts. To ensure better coordination, the 12 MCD zones have been aligned with administrative districts, while NDMC and Delhi Cantonment have been merged to form the 13th district. Government’s RationaleOfficials state that the move aims to ...

A petty dispute over a cigarette turned tragic in Vivek Vihar, leaving a family devastated. Kulwant Singh, also known as Sanjay or Bunty, allegedly strangled his wife, Mahendra Kaur, over ₹20, and later ended his own life by jumping in front of a train. The Vivek Vihar Police have registered a case of murder. Incident DetailsPolice officials reported that Kulwant Singh resided in Kasturba Nagar, Vivek Vihar, with his wife and three children—two sons and a daughter, who had recently married on December 4. Kulwant worked as an auto-rickshaw driver. On Wednesday around 3 PM, police received information about a woman’s death. Upon reaching the scene, officers found Mahendra Kaur’s body on the ground floor of their residence. Husband Takes His Own LifeThe couple’s son, Shiv Charan, tol...

The persistent foam problem in the Yamuna River can be effectively addressed by using eco-friendly, plant-based detergents. According to a report by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), these environmentally safe products are made from natural ingredients like coconut and corn, and utilize natural enzymes for cleaning. Lack of Transparency in Regular DetergentsThe report highlights that most detergent manufacturers do not disclose the complete list of ingredients. Market analysis indicates that conventional detergents are largely phosphate- and sulfate-based—both of which pose serious environmental risks. TERI tested 11 major detergent brands as part of its study. High Levels of Harmful Agents FoundThe study revealed that some detergents contain foam-producing agents ranging fr...

New Delhi: In a major development in the Red Fort car suicide blast case, investigation agencies on Monday conducted coordinated raids at 12 locations across Kashmir and carried out an intensive search at the Lucknow residence of Dr. Shaheen. Her family members were questioned for nearly five hours as officials searched for links to the suspected terror network. Raids Targeting Suspected Jaish-Linked Network According to sources, the raids in Kashmir aimed to identify and arrest suspects connected to the Red Fort car blast as well as the interstate white-collar network of Jaish-e-Mohammed. NIA teams are probing terror financing channels and searching for evidence related to the suicide explosion. The targeted locations included the residences of: Maulvi Irfan Wagay (Nadigam) ...

New Delhi: Police on Monday handed over the bodies of Satyendra and Anita to their families after conducting post-mortem examinations, following the devastating fire at a shoe shop in Tigri, Sangam Vihar. The blaze, which broke out on Saturday night, had initially been reported to have claimed four lives — shop owner Satyendra alias Jimmy, his tenant Anita, and two unidentified customers. The bodies of the two customers were so badly charred that identification became nearly impossible. However, the investigation has now taken a new turn. Claim of Three Missing Youths Raises Questions An officer involved in the probe revealed that on Monday, not two but three families approached the police, claiming their sons — Ramdeen, Manglu and Mahendra, residents of Defence Colony, Tajpur Road, ...