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First Time Delhi Reports No Fatalities On New Year’s Eve: Delhi Police

January 1, 2025, 4:45 pm

First time in years Delhi experienced a New Year’s Eve without any fatal accidents attributing the milestone to strict police arrangements and increased public adherence to advisories on the night of December 31.

Special CP (Traffic) Ajay Chaudhary stated, “This is the first time after many years that no fatal accident was reported in the entire Delhi on the night of December 31. Police arrangements were very strict, and people are also following the police advisory; their sense of responsibility has increased.”

Ahead of the New Year celebrations, Delhi Police implemented extensive security arrangements across the national capital. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Devesh Kumar Mahala, highlighted that more than 600 police personnel were deployed to ensure a safe environment for revellers. Additionally, several companies of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) were mobilized to strengthen security.

DCP Mahala said, “We had made extensive arrangements this time given the New Year. More than 600 policemen were deployed, and several companies of CAPF were also deployed.”

“Special attention had also been given to women’s safety. Women police personnel were stationed at key locations to address concerns and ensure a secure atmosphere for all citizens. Women personnel were also deployed for women’s safety,” he added.

Meanwhile, the South West District Police of Delhi rolled out extensive security measures to ensure public safety and maintain order for New Year’s Eve. With large gatherings anticipated, the police intensified vigilance, focusing on crowd management and swift response capabilities, according to a press release.

Surendra Choudhary, IPS, detailed the key security initiatives, which included 27 traffic checkpoints equipped with breath analyzers to ensure road safety and 57 fortified pickets monitoring vehicular movement and suspect activities. Additionally, 14 Quick Reaction Teams (QRT) and 16 Police Control Room (PCR) vans were stationed at strategic locations for rapid response.

“Special attention was given to 35 celebration venues and 15 popular spots, including malls, motels, and cinema halls, which were under strict surveillance. Security staff were also deployed at 21 bus stops, on 60 motorcycles patrolling vulnerable routes, and in eight prominent hotels. Hauz Khas Village, a popular party destination, saw a high-visibility police presence to ensure safety,” stated an official release.

Delhi: Six Injured in Domestic Gas Cylinder Explosion in Narela

December 6, 2024, 8:39 pm

Six individuals, including three women, sustained injuries in a domestic gas cylinder explosion that occurred in the Narela area of Delhi on Friday morning, according to police reports.

The incident took place around 7:00 AM at a residence near Laxmi Narayan Mandir on Bawana Road. Following the explosion, a PCR call was made to the Narela police station, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement.

Upon arrival at the scene, authorities discovered that the first floor of a house (KH 12/18) near Laxmi Narayan Mandir in Swatantra Nagar had suffered significant damage, with several walls destroyed due to the blast.

The injured individuals have been identified as Vijay (28), Bobby (23), Neelam (25), Pooja (30), Aruna (35), and a teenager. They were initially transported to Raja Harish Chandra Hospital in Narela for treatment. Subsequently, Vijay, Bobby, Neelam, and Pooja were transferred to LNJP Hospital for further medical care.

Preliminary investigations suggest that the explosion was caused by a gas cylinder leak. A crime team and the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team have been dispatched to the site to conduct a thorough investigation and confirm the cause of the blast.

A case has been registered at the Narela police station, and further inquiries are ongoing, officials stated.

Delhi: BMW Z4 Crashes into Divider, Boy’s Head Hits Dashboard

December 5, 2024, 8:17 pm

A speeding BMW Z4 crashed into a divider near Delhi Gate, leaving a 6th-grade boy injured. The car’s bumper and bonnet were severely damaged in the accident, which occurred when the vehicle lost control and skidded off the road.

The boy, who was a co-passenger in the car, suffered injuries when his head hit the dashboard. The driver, 20-year-old Sukhwinder Singh, was taken for a medical examination to determine if he was driving under the influence of alcohol. Singh, a resident of east Delhi’s Laxmi Nagar, had picked the boy up from school, according to the police.

Car’s Damaged Condition, Investigation Underway

Post-crash visuals show the BMW’s front bumper and bonnet severely damaged, with rods from the divider’s railing piercing through the bonnet. The car had landed on the divider, causing a commotion among other vehicles on the road. The police were quick to respond to the incident, which occurred close to the iconic Delhi Gate on the road leading toward ITO, just ahead of the Arun Jaitely Cricket stadium.

Car Registered to Notorious Individual, Police Investigating

The car was registered in the name of Aas Mohammad alias Ashu Pehlwan, who has been “exiled from Delhi for two years” and is prohibited from entering the national capital. The police said Pehlwan has been involved in several cases in the past. The authorities are currently investigating the CCTV footage and gathering more details about the car involved in the incident.

The police are reviewing the CCTV footage and gathering more information about the car and its occupants. The incident has raised concerns about road safety and the need for stricter measures to prevent such accidents in the future.

17-Year-Old Arrested for Murdering Delhi Doctor at Private Nursing Home

October 4, 2024, 3:15 pm

A 17-year-old was arrested on Thursday for allegedly murdering Dr. Javed Akhtar, a 55-year-old doctor, inside his private nursing home in southeast Delhi’s Kalindi Kunj area. The incident occurred the day before, when the minor, along with a teenage friend who is currently on the run, visited Nima Hospital for first-aid treatment. Dr. Akhtar, a practitioner of Unani medicine, was shot dead during the visit.

Reason Behind the Murder

According to sources, the accused claimed that he killed the doctor because he believed Dr. Akhtar had overcharged for the treatment. Following the murder, the teenager posted a picture of himself on social media with the caption, “Kar diya 2024 mein murder” (Finally committed murder in 2024).

Police Investigation and Evidence

The police have recovered the weapon used in the crime and are currently searching for the second teenager involved. Both boys lived in the same locality. Additionally, a female nurse and her husband are being questioned in connection with the case.

Details of the Incident

Hospital staff reported that the two boys arrived late Wednesday night, requesting treatment for an injured toe. One of the teenagers had been treated at the hospital the night before. After his dressing was done, the boys asked for a prescription and went to Dr. Akhtar’s cabin. Minutes later, the nursing staff, Gajala Parveen and Md Kamil, heard a gunshot and found the doctor bleeding from his head.

Context of Violence Against Doctors

This incident follows a shocking case in Kolkata less than two months ago, where a doctor on night duty was raped and murdered at a state-run hospital. That crime led to widespread protests across the country, with healthcare workers demanding better safety measures for medical staff on duty.

65 kg of Illegal Firecrackers Seized in Delhi; One Arrested

September 22, 2024, 5:32 pm

A man was arrested for allegedly smuggling 65 kg of illegal firecrackers into the national capital ahead of Diwali, according to police reports on Sunday. The suspect, identified as Rohit, was apprehended while transporting the firecrackers from Ghaziabad in a car.

Details of the Arrest

On the night of September 20-21, a police patrol team from Nihal Vihar Police Station was conducting crime prevention duties when they noticed a suspicious black car approaching Sunday Bazar near Chander Vihar. At approximately 3:15 AM, officers signaled the vehicle to stop and subsequently searched it, discovering four plastic bags filled with firecrackers on the rear and middle seats.

When questioned, Rohit could not provide a satisfactory explanation for the firecrackers, while two other occupants of the car managed to escape. Those individuals have been identified as Vinit and Babloo.

Legal Action and Ongoing Investigation

Rohit was arrested, and a case has been registered under sections 288/125/3(5) BNS and 9(B) of the Explosives Act, 1984, at Nihal Vihar Police Station. The vehicle used for the illegal transport was also seized, and investigations are ongoing.

Government Crackdown on Firecrackers

In an effort to combat air pollution, the Delhi government has imposed a complete ban on the production, storage, sale, and use of firecrackers in the national capital, effective until January 1, 2025. This includes restrictions on online sales and delivery of firecrackers. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai stated that the government is implementing a 21-point Winter Action Plan, which includes the use of drones for real-time air quality monitoring at pollution hotspots.

Delhi: Court Acquits Acid Attack Accused Citing Contradictory Evidence and FIR Delay

September 18, 2024, 9:18 pm

Delhi’s Karkardooma Court has acquitted Golu, the accused in a 2019 acid attack case, citing contradictions in the versions of the offense and offender, a delay in the registration of the FIR, and inconclusive medical reports. The case, registered at the Patparganj Industrial Area Police Station, involved the death of the victim.

Additional Sessions Judge (ASJ) Subhash Kumar Mishra delivered the verdict, granting Golu the benefit of the doubt. “The prosecution has failed to prove its case due to contradictory versions regarding the offense, delayed FIR registration, and the medical reports,” stated ASJ Mishra in the judgment dated September 10.

The court emphasized the lack of a reasonable explanation for the delayed FIR, and noted inconsistencies in the victim’s statements. The victim had initially informed the doctor and police at the hospital of a different sequence of events, claiming he had been assaulted by multiple individuals and set on fire, differing from his later statement where he accused Golu of pouring acid on him.

Further, the medical reports from GTB Hospital recorded that the victim suffered injuries after being attacked and set on fire by 5-6 individuals on September 25, 2019. This contradicted the victim’s account, where he did not mention being set on fire. “This contradiction further deepens the cloud of doubt in the case of the prosecution,” the court observed.

Additionally, Dr. Vinod Kumar KN of Lady Hardinge Medical College submitted a report indicating that the cause of death remained uncertain, with the burn area covering less than 9% of the body. The court noted that it could not be definitively stated that the victim died due to the alleged burn injuries, as the wound region appeared healthy.

The court pointed out that except for the victim’s statement, no other witness had observed the incident, and the FIR was filed with considerable delay. “Even the victim’s brother, despite being informed of the incident, did not report it to the police,” the court added.

The court highlighted further discrepancies, noting that the victim had provided different versions of the incident to the doctor and in his complaint. One medical document stated the victim claimed he was set on fire, while another mentioned acid being poured on him.

According to the prosecution, the incident occurred a few days before October 23, 2019, when the victim and Golu visited a closed wine shop. During their return, an altercation occurred, during which Golu allegedly poured acid on the victim. However, due to the inconsistencies and the nature of the evidence presented, the court acquitted Golu.

‘Arvind Kejriwal Will Also Walk Out Soon’: Sisodia After Tihar Jail Release

August 9, 2024, 7:54 pm

Former Deputy Chief Minister and AAP leader Manish Sisodia, who was released from Tihar Jail today, credited Babasaheb Ambedkar’s Constitution for his release and expressed confidence that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will also be released soon.

In a speech to party workers following his release, Sisodia said, “I have come out of jail due to your love, God’s blessings, and the power of truth. Most importantly, it’s the dream of Babasaheb that if any dictatorial government puts Opposition leaders behind bars using oppressive laws, the Constitution will protect them. I assure you that with the power of the Constitution, Arvind Kejriwal will also be released.”

Sisodia had been in jail for nearly 18 months without a trial. Upon his release, he cheered, “Bharat Mata Ki Jai! Inquilab Zindabad!”

He added, “Since the order came this morning, I have felt deeply indebted to Babasaheb. I don’t know how I can repay this debt.”

Sisodia also greeted party leaders and workers who had gathered outside Tihar Jail to welcome him.

The Supreme Court granted bail to Sisodia on Friday in the excise policy irregularities case. The bench of Justices B.R. Gavai and K.V. Viswanathan issued the order, which includes conditions such as surrendering his passport and not influencing witnesses. During the hearing, Additional Solicitor General S.V. Raju raised concerns about potential witness tampering.

Sisodia was arrested by the CBI in February 2023 for alleged irregularities in the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy. The policy was withdrawn amid allegations of misconduct. According to the CBI, Sisodia played a central role in the alleged conspiracy and was heavily involved in both the formulation and implementation of the policy to achieve its objectives.

Delhi High Court Dismisses Kejriwal’s Plea, Rejects Bail in Excise Policy Case

August 5, 2024, 2:58 pm

In a significant development, the Delhi High Court on Monday dismissed Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s plea challenging his arrest by the CBI in the Excise Policy case. The court also denied his bail application in the same matter.

The bench of Justices Neena Bansal Krishna upheld the legality of Kejriwal’s arrest, stating that it was based on justifiable grounds. The court’s decision comes after a series of hearings where both the Delhi government and the CBI presented their arguments.

Kejriwal’s legal team had contended that the arrest was an “insurance arrest” without sufficient evidence and sought to highlight the alleged political nature of the case. However, the CBI maintained that Kejriwal was the “sutradhar” of the excise policy scam and presented evidence to support their claims.

The court’s decision is likely to have far-reaching implications for the ongoing political and legal battle surrounding the Excise Policy case.

Kejriwal Govt To Transform Delhi’s Industrial Areas

July 17, 2024, 6:59 pm

The Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government plans to revamp the city’s industrial areas to boost industries in Delhi. On Wednesday, July 17, 2024, Delhi Industries Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj met with representatives from factory owner associations across 27 different industrial areas at the Delhi Secretariat to discuss the initiative.

During the meeting with trade organisations, Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj emphasised that the Delhi government is committed to the development and maintenance of 27 unplanned industrial areas. He noted that the government has been collaborating with trade organisations for a long time to improve these areas and has introduced a scheme for their revamp. Under this scheme, the Delhi government will cover 90% of the costs associated with the layout plan for the development, while factory owners will contribute the remaining 10%. This arrangement ensures shared responsibility between the government and trade organisations in these industrial areas, he added.
During the meeting, Brijesh Goyal, Chairman of CTI, an apex organisation of traders and entrepreneurs, requested the minister, on behalf of all trade organisations, to consider reducing the high fees for MCD map approvals in the 27 unplanned industrial areas. Goyal pointed out that Delhi has 29 authorised industrial areas and 27 unplanned ones. Factory owners from these unplanned areas have asked the government to include the cost of MCD map approvals under the new scheme. Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj agreed to this request and instructed officials to formulate a policy aligning map approval fees with the government’s scheme.

Vijay Virmani, President of the Delhi Manufacturing Federation, praised the Delhi government’s new scheme during the meeting. He remarked that this is the first time in 30 years that a government has shown genuine concern for traders’ issues. Virmani highlighted that small factories in industrial areas such as Dabri, Khayala, Nangli Sakravati, Nawada, Peeragarhi, Rithala, Haiderpur, Karawal Nagar, Shalimar Village, Samaypur Badli, and Tikri Kalan are run by middle-class traders, providing employment to thousands and supporting the livelihoods of countless families. He commended the Kejriwal government’s initiative as a significant step towards improving the lives of these traders and their families. Virmani added that the development of these industrial areas would not only benefit the trader community but also boost industries, create new job opportunities, and enhance Delhi’s economy.

Death toll in Alipur market fire rises to 11, 4 injured

February 16, 2024, 9:25 am

Officials reported that the death toll from the fire at Dayal Market in Delhi’s Alipur rose to 11 on Friday morning. The incident occurred around 5:30 pm, resulting in injuries to four individuals, including a police constable, as stated by Delhi Fire Services Department officials.

The deceased have not been identified yet, and their bodies have been moved to Babu Jagjeevan Ram Hospital. The injured, identified as Jyoti (42), Divya (20), Mohit Solanki (34), and Karambir, a Delhi police constable, are receiving treatment at Raja Harish Chandra Hospital, according to fire department officials.

Eyewitnesses reported that the fire, which started on Thursday evening, affected around eight shops in the market and two paint and chemical godowns.

Sumit Bharadwaj, an eyewitness, described the incident, mentioning an explosion around 5:30 pm, prompting people to gather and attempt to extinguish the fire. Approximately 7-8 fire tenders arrived to conduct firefighting operations.

Rescue efforts are ongoing, and concerns are raised by relatives of those working at the paint godown. Sunil Thakur, searching for his brother Anil Thakur, expressed worry, stating that Anil worked at a paint factory, and his phone has been off since 5 pm.

The police have yet to confirm the exact cause of the massive fire, and further details are awaited as the situation develops.

Delhi: Head constable arrested in rape case

October 2, 2023, 12:14 pm

A Delhi police head constable has been apprehended on allegations of sexually assaulting a woman in the Jahangirpuri region of North West Delhi.

The accused has been identified as Balwinder, as reported by law enforcement. On September 30, an FIR was registered at Mahendra Park Police Station based on the victim’s complaint.

Delhi police provided details on the incident, stating that the complainant and the accused were acquainted, and the accused had enticed her to visit the Mahendra Park station area, where the assault occurred. Following the victim’s complaint, the police officer was taken into custody.

As per officials, “The accused policeman was posted in the battalion of Delhi Police. At present, Mahendra Park Police is investigating the entire matter.”

Further investigation into the matter is underway.

Delhi Mukherjee Nagar fire: The daring rescue op by firefighters

September 28, 2023, 2:37 pm

In Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi, a fire erupted at a women’s paying guest facility, leading to the rescue of 35 individuals, including a four-year-old girl. Local residents, in addition to firefighters, played a crucial role in the rescue effort by forcibly opening the facility’s door and saving people amidst the intense blaze. Fortunately, this daring rescue operation resulted in no casualties.

According to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the fire originated from an electrical meter located in the stilt area, where old furniture and a rickshaw were stored, as revealed during an initial investigation.

Mukherjee Nagar, situated 3.5 kilometers from Delhi University, serves as a prominent area for student paying guest accommodations and coaching centers.

Footage from the scene depicted smoke and flames initially emerging on the ground floor and subsequently spreading to the three floors above. Although the fire department dispatched 20 fire tenders to the scene, only eight were able to reach due to traffic congestion and narrow lanes.

Promptly responding to the fire, vigilant residents gathered around the building and decided to rescue those trapped inside. A video captured individuals breaking open the locked door of the paying guest facility from the inside.

The rescue efforts faced challenges due to the building having just one staircase. Post-fire photographs released by authorities showcased the charred interiors, including the damaged staircase. The Delhi Police has filed charges against the owner of the paying guest facility.

Delhi: Boy hospitalized after assault by teachers in school

September 23, 2023, 6:29 pm

According to officials, a 16-year-old student was hospitalized after allegedly being abused by four school teachers in Delhi’s Yamuna Vihar neighborhood.

According to authorities, the boy’s mother filed a First Information Report (FIR) against the four teachers involved in the event. “The victim’s mother Kavita revealed that on September 15, her son had gone to the Delhi Government school in Yamuna Vihar like every other day, when he was brutally beaten for looking out of the window by a school teacher,” police said.

“In the fourth period, however, the 16-year-old was summoned by the same teacher again and brutally kicked, punched and elbowed by three other teachers of the school,” the woman’s complaint read.

The four teachers also warned the youngster with repercussions if he reported the incident. The youngster told his mother about the incident and refused to go to school. According to his mother, the kid was admitted to the hospital after experiencing extreme pain and swelling in his chest.

Following that, a FIR was filed in the case. Police are waiting for more information about the incident.

Delhi: Woman, her daughter sleeping outside shanties killed

September 16, 2023, 2:52 pm

According to authorities, a lady and her 4-year-old daughter were killed and three others were injured after a vehicle struck them while they were sleeping outside their shanties in the national capital’s Civil Lines district on Friday.

According to Delhi Police, at 5:33 a.m. on Friday, a PCR call was received at the Civil Lines police station, and the caller reported that a tempo had hit five individuals. The police crew arrived quickly and discovered one vehicle in an accident and five injured people nearby, according to them.

The victims, who reside in jhuggis (shanties), were resting on Charpai (cots) outside. According to them, four of them are family members and one is a neighbor. The injured were transported to the trauma center for prompt medical assistance. Jyoti, 32, was confirmed dead, and her 4-year-old girl daughter died during treatment, according to authorities.

They claimed a guy named Subhash, a 6-year-old daughter, and a 17-year-old suffered minor injuries and were released from the hospital.

G20 Summit: Delhi Police, BSF patrol Yamuna River on boat as tightens security

September 8, 2023, 1:18 pm

Local police and BSF jawans patrolled the Yamuna river on a boat in Delhi’s Shahdara district ahead of the G-20 conference to prevent any untoward incidents.

Meanwhile, the Delhi Police have increased security throughout the city and will conduct security checks on Friday morning.

Zenon, Ming, Zone, Zozo, and Zinger are among six NSG dog squad members and their handlers who kept checking inside and outside the Rajghat perimeter from the beginning of the day on Thursday until late at night on various occasions to ensure a safe and secure event.

These specially trained security members of the NSG’s dog squad are among their colleagues who are also strategically stationed at the India Trade Promotion Organization (ITPO) and the Pusa campus, where the Summit and related events are scheduled.

Delhi: 20-year-old found dead in Mayur Vihar

August 28, 2023, 5:56 pm

A 20-year-old woman was discovered dead inside her room in the national capital’s Mayur Vihar neighborhood.

After getting a complaint from her relatives, police filed a FIR. According to the authorities, on August 26 around 6.20 a.m., a call was received at the Gazipur authorities Station’s police control room (PCR) claiming that the caller’s domestic assistance had been found dead.

The woman, identified as Neha, a resident of Hardoi in Uttar Pradesh, was hanging from a ceiling fan with ‘Chunni’ in a room in Mayur Vihar, Phase 3, Delhi, when police arrived.

A crime squad was dispatched to the scene to collect evidence, and photographs were taken. There was no suicide note found, according to police, and the body was sent to LBS Hospital, where physicians certified her dead.

According to police officials, family relatives of the dead were notified and arrived late at night. Their comments were recorded, and family members were urged to return on August 27 for the postmortem, but they did not, therefore a Daily Diary (DD) entry was made.

Narela: LG approves 25 acres land allotment for Delhi Teachers’ University

August 25, 2023, 5:57 pm

In a significant boost to the development of the Narela sub-city, as well as the entire North and North-West Delhi, Delhi LG VK Saxena approved the allotment of 25 acres of land to the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) and another 25 acres to the newly established Delhi Teachers’ University at Narela, according to a press release from the LG office.

According to the press release, the LG has also authorized these universities’ proposal to purchase flats from the Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA) housing stock in Narela for the purpose of staff housing and student accommodation.

Delhi: Man stabbed to death in scuffle at a café

August 21, 2023, 11:45 am

According to police, one guy was stabbed to death after an altercation at a café in the national capital’s Netaji Subhash Place district on Monday.

According to Delhi Police, one individual has been captured and efforts are being made to apprehend the remaining suspects. The deceased, known as Vinay, was stabbed in the café last evening, according to authorities.

According to police, the incident occurred after the deceased’s cousin Gaurav got into a dispute with some other persons in the café over a minor problem. The argument quickly escalated, and the victim was stabbed in the leg. He was brought to the hospital, where he eventually died from his injuries, according to police.

“We have taken one of the accused into custody and will arrest the remaining accused soon,” said Delhi Police. More information is awaited.

Delhi: Fire breaks out in endoscopy room at AIIMS

August 7, 2023, 3:22 pm

Around 12 p.m. on Monday, a fire broke out in the endoscopy room of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) building, sending hospital personnel and officials into a frenzy.

“All of the people have been safely evacuated,” officials said. When hospital employees noticed the smoke, they sounded an alert and contacted the Delhi Fire Department.

When the information was received, a team of fire tenders arrived on the scene and commenced an operation to bring the situation under control. “There are more than six fire tenders sent at the spot,” Delhi Fire Service officials said.
More details are awaited.

Ahead of G-20 Summit Delhi LG reviews progress of civic infrastructure

July 31, 2023, 7:30 pm

According to a news statement from the Lieutenant Governor’s office, Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena assessed the status of civic infrastructure projects and preparations for the next G-20 Summit in the capital on Monday.

On Monday, Saxena presided over a meeting of District Monitoring Committee heads. The meeting was attended by the Chief Secretary, the Chairman of the NDMC, the VC, the DDA, the Principal Secretary (PWD), the Principal Secretary (E&F), and senior officials from other stakeholder agencies.

The recent rains and flooding have hampered the completion of operations and caused significant damage to already finished works, particularly in the Central District along Ring Road or Yamuna and the Samadhi Complex, according to the press release.

Delhi: Fire breaks out at a footwear factory

July 30, 2023, 4:40 pm

According to the fire service, a large fire broke out at a footwear factory in west Delhi’s Udyog Nagar on Sunday morning.

Initially, four fire tenders were deployed to the scene, and an operation to extinguish the fire is continuing, according to department officials, who added that more fire tenders are on their way as the fire continued to flare, emitting dense gases into the sky.

There have been no reports of casualties, but officials said it will be clearer once the flames were put out. According to a fire department spokesman, the fire started at a shoe production unit in the region, which also houses numerous other factories.

According to the official, the dense black vapors rising from the blaze site were most likely caused by massive amounts of flammable goods stored at these firms.

7-year-old dies after ‘Chinese manjha’ slits her throat

July 20, 2023, 6:30 pm

According to police, a seven-year-old girl died on Wednesday when her throat was sliced by a stray ‘Chinese manjha,’ (glass-coated kite string).

The deceased was a resident of Delhi’s Paschim Vihar West, according to Delhi Police. Officials stated that the information came from Sri Balaji Action Hospital. The girl was riding a motorcycle with her sister and parents near Guru Harkishan Nagar in Delhi’s Paschim Vihar neighborhood.

According to the authorities, the daughter was sitting in front of her father, who was driving the motorcycle at the time of the collision. Her parents hurried her to the hospital, but she was proclaimed dead.

A case has been filed under Section 304 A of the Indian Penal Code (causing death through negligence). More research is being conducted.

Delhi: 16-yr-old girl stabbed multiple times succumbed to injuries

May 29, 2023, 4:30 pm

A 16-year-old girl died from her injuries after her alleged boyfriend stabbed her multiple times in New Delhi’s Shahbad Dairy area, police said on Monday, adding that the accused is on the run.

According to police, the deceased’s body was discovered in a street. According to the police, the accused, identified as 20-year-old Sahil, and the deceased, a minor, were in a relationship but had a fight yesterday (May 28).

During the preliminary investigation, it was discovered that she was walking down the street when she was suddenly confronted by a boy.
According to police, the accused stabbed her multiple times and hit her with a stone, killing her.

“It was discovered that she was walking in the street when suddenly one boy intercepted her,” said Ravi Kumar Singh, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outer North). He stabbed her several times.”

On May 28, police said they received information about a girl’s murder and dispatched a local team to the scene to begin an investigation. During the local investigation, police discovered that the accused and the deceased were in a relationship but had a falling out the day before. “Today, the deceased was planning to attend her friend’s son’s birthday party,” police added.

“The accused is absconding and the search is underway to nab him,” the official said.

According to police, a case has been registered at the Shahbad Dairy police station under Indian Penal Code section (IPC) 302 (Whoever commits murder shall be punished with death).

Meanwhile, Suman Nalwa, Prosecutor of Delhi Police, stated, “A murder case was reported yesterday in the Shahbad Dairy police station limits.” A team has been assembled, and an investigation has begun. The defendant has been identified. We’ll have him arrested soon.”

IMD: Hailstorm reported at isolated parts in Delhi

March 19, 2023, 7:54 pm

Hailstorms have been reported in isolated locations across Delhi’s Ayanagar and Palam districts on Sunday, with the national capital’s minimum temperature set at 15.4 degrees Celsius.

In a statement, the Head of the Regional Weather Forecasting Center, Dr Kuldeep Srivastava, said that, “Hailstorm was reported at Delhi’s Ayanagar and Palam which was small in size. With the western disturbance that is affecting, such activity will continue tomorrow as well and there are chances of thunderstorms and light rain in Delhi NCR. Hailstorms may also occur in a few places in Delhi.”

“The activity of light to moderate rainfall, lightning, and thunderstorms are affecting the whole of Northwest India. Snowfall has also occurred in the Himalayan region. Rainfall activity will continue tomorrow as well, but the day after it will come down,” he further added.

Delhi Police registers a case over AAP-BJP ruckus

February 26, 2023, 7:44 pm

A case has been registered by Delhi Police in connection with the ruckus between AAP-BJP councillors outside the Civic Centre, police said.

As per the statement given by the Police, a “situation-based” case under section 160 of the IPC was registered on Saturday after the “political drama,” took place outside the Civic Centre on Friday.

The officials further clarified that the case is not related to the complaints filed by the BJP and AAP against each other. However, the investigation in the case is under progress and further action will be taken after taking legal opinion, police said.

The news came into the light after a recent chaos between AAP-BJP members that took place in MCD House. The members of the both parties resorted to punches, jostling and blows over the results of the election to the 6-member standing committee. Later, BJP Councillor, Meenakshi Sharma filed a police complaint at Kamla Nagar Market police station against AAP Councillors for

BJP Councillor Meenakshi Sharma later filed a police complaint at Kamla Market Police Station against AAP Councillors for “causing grievous harm and injury and committing criminal assault with women Councillors of BJP intending to outrage the modesty and giving threat of life with criminal conspiracy.”

Delhi HC asked AAP leaders to remove defamatory post against BJP’s Shyam Jaju

February 24, 2023, 4:55 pm

In an interim order, Delhi HC directed several AAP leaders to remove defamatory content against BJP leader Shyam Jaju and his son, Sandesh Jaju which the opposition made during the press conference.

The court while passing the interim order stated that a prima facie case has been made out in favor of the plaintiffs.

The BJP leader and his son approached the High Court and filed a civil suit stating that the statements made by the Defendants Saurabh Bharadwaj, Durgesh Pathak, Sanjay Singh and Dilip Pandey against the Plaintiffs, in a series of press conferences held on January 22 which are ex facie false and unsubstantiated, per se defamatory, slanderous and libellous.

The aforesaid series of press conferences deliberately coincided with certain political events in Delhi and were carried out through a media blitzkrieg to cause irreversible damage to the reputation of the Plaintiffs.

The suit also stated that it also caused irrevocable harm to the personal, professional and mental well-being of the Plaintiffs. The bench of Justice Navin Chawla on Friday asked the AAP leaders to remove the defamatory content and to desist from making future statements against the Plaintiffs.

Delhi HC to hear plea seeking to declare MCD standing committee polls ‘null and void’

February 24, 2023, 4:05 pm

A plea seeking its intervention and direction to declare the current election process for 6 members of the Standing Committee to the MCD as “null and void,” has been moved in before the Delhi High Court.

A petitioner Sharad Kapoor, who is associated with BJP, and who also contested the MCD councillor election went before the HC through a plea stating that the Mayor has betrayed the mandate of the Constitution.

He claimed that the Mayor betrayed as he allowed mobile phones and pens in the election proceedings of the 6 members of the standing committee despite the mobile phones and pens being explicitly barred in the election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

The plea further stated that the Municipal Secretary has explicitly said that the elections can not be conducted as there are only 245 ballot papers, which are short as they required around 250 ballot papers. The Bench of Justice Purushainder Kumar Kaurav listed the matter for February 27, 2023.

AAP-BJP Clash: Councillors exchange blows, throw boxes at MCD House

February 23, 2023, 2:40 pm

Amid heavy chaos and sloganeering, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi house was adjourned for the 5th time after resuming early on Thursday morning, after AAP and BJP councillors continued to clash with each other. The MCD house faced repeated disruptions amid the heavy sloganeering and chaos.

According to the visuals, the situation become so chaotic that the Councillors started throwing ballot boxes while some were captured pushing others and exchanging blows. The chaos emerged during the election for the members of standing committee when BJP members alleged that during the secret voting, the Councillors were taking photographs of the ballots through their mobile, which is a violation of the secret ballot.

As a result, BJP members demanded for a fresh elections. When the house was adjourned, AAP leader, Saurabh Bharadwaj hit out against BJP and said, “BJP councillors are trying to postpone the standing committee polls. Supreme Court had clearly said that all elections should happen in the first sitting. So, we want the elections today only, whether it happens at night or in the morning.”

“BJP deliberately wants to conduct the whole election of standing committee again. In this way, the process will never end. The MCD Secretary has also said that they only have 245 ballots, and we can’t conduct the whole election again,” he added. Hitting back at the AAP, BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla called it an “Anarchist Acrimonious Party”.

“AAP = Anarchist Acrimonious Party. Fearing defeat and cross-voting; you engineer every attempt to sabotage and steamroll rules and laws! Then play the victim card! If this is how affairs will be conducted on Day 1 by the Mayor people of Delhi better brace themselves,” Poonawalla said on Twitter.

IT officials conduct ‘surveys’ at BBC office in Delhi

February 14, 2023, 1:15 pm

The teams of Income Tax officials are conducting ‘surveys’ at the BBC premises in Delhi and Mumbai. A spokesperson for the department stated that the surveys were being carried at various locations, the Indian express reported. As per a report by PTI, the officials revealed that these surveys were part of a “tax evasion investigation,” and that they were looking for the documents related to the business operations of the company.

These surveys came week after the media house released a 2-part documentary on the Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.