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Three members of a family were rescued after a portion of an old building collapsed in north Delhi’s Kashmere Gate area on Tuesday. Trapped on the second floor, they were safely evacuated by police using an adjoining building, wooden stairs and planks
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Delhi Police, after the July 20 Jantar Mantar protest that saw 30,000 demonstrators and violent clashes, has decided to revamp its intelligence system. Commissioner Anurag Kumar has directed the Intelligence Wing and Special Branch to gather detailed inputs on protesters’ mobilisation, organisers, funding, and local contacts.
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Delhi Police have busted a fake airline job racket allegedly operating through “Bretish Airways” and Future Wings Learning Institute, arresting six people in Noida. The accused allegedly duped job seekers by promising airport jobs and collecting registration fees
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The family of Adobe software engineer Vinay Gupta, who allegedly died after an attack by his in-laws in Delhi’s Nihal Vihar, has alleged that the killing was pre-planned. His mother and sister have demanded strict action against those responsible
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Delhi Police detained several protesters at Jantar Mantar during an anti-reservation demonstration on Friday. The protest, mobilised via social media under the banner of "Reservation Hatao Andolan," demanded that economic criteria replace caste in determining eligibility for government support.
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BRS working president KT Rama Rao criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for not speaking against police action on protesting students in Telangana, while voicing solidarity with Delhi students. He accused the Congress of double standards, saying Gandhi’s credibility would suffer unless he condemned the use of force against students in the state.
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi staged a dharna at a Delhi police station demanding an FIR over alleged pellet injuries suffered by youth Sahil Lochab during a July 20 protest. Gandhi accused police of denying justice, while officials said the complaint would be investigated
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Delhi Police have arrested four people for allegedly facilitating an interstate cyber-fraud network involved in digital arrest scams. The accused supplied mule bank accounts to syndicates linked to Cambodia and the UAE. A retired Army Colonel was allegedly cheated of Rs 15.50 lakh
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AAP alleged that Delhi Police took Kondli MLA Kuldeep Kumar from his residence early Tuesday and moved him to an undisclosed location. The party linked the alleged detention to his support for sanitation workers protesting the death of an on-duty worker
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The Supreme Court announced it will set up a high-powered committee of retired judges, a former DGP, an ex-CBI director and others to probe allegations of police excesses against student protesters during the July 20 Parliament march in Delhi.
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Delhi Police defended its use of force during the July 20 “Chalo Sansad” protest, telling the Supreme Court that violence and alleged anti-social elements triggered a law-and-order breakdown. The force cited injuries to over 240 personnel and offered to face court-appointed scrutiny
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Delhi Police recovered the body of a minor girl concealed inside a suitcase in Burari after arresting her relative based on a tip-off. The accused allegedly confessed to the previously unreported murder and led police to the spot. Further investigation is underway
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Delhi Police has intensified security around the Red Fort ahead of Independence Day celebrations, deploying thousands of personnel, introducing anti-drone measures and screening over 20,000 people. Traffic restrictions, diversions and heavy vehicle curbs have been announced for the national event
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Delhi Police’s Special Cell arrested three alleged members of the Mathura-based Gangland outfit and foiled a suspected extortion plan targeting businesses in NCR. Police recovered firearms and ammunition, claiming the gang was preparing firing attacks to intimidate victims
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Delhi Police arrested 23-year-old Sohail, a proclaimed offender wanted in the March Holi clash murder case, near Palam Flyover. Police alleged he assaulted Tarun with others following a dispute triggered by a water balloon incident, after which Tarun later died
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday accused Home Minister Amit Shah of remaining silent over alleged police action against students protesting paper leaks in Delhi. He demanded accountability, saying batons and pellets were used against young protesters and Parliament remained deadlocked over the issue
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Delhi Police seized 30 rolls of banned Chinese manja and arrested a 52-year-old man in Seelampur ahead of Independence Day. The raid followed information about illegal storage and sale of the deadly kite string, which poses risks to humans and birds
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An IAF Wing Commander was arrested by Delhi Police for allegedly leaking sensitive defence information, with investigators probing a suspected Pakistani espionage network. Sources said the officer was allegedly honey-trapped and transmitted crucial documents and data through digital platforms.
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A woman in Andhra Pradesh’s Krishna district allegedly lost Rs 1.43 crore in a digital arrest scam after fraudsters posing as Delhi Police officials accused her of money laundering. Police registered a case under BNS, IT Act and other applicable provisions
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The Delhi High Court questioned the practice of holding protests at Jantar Mantar, saying the city should not be inconvenienced by demonstrations. It directed Delhi Police to decide by Saturday on a plea seeking permission for a peaceful protest on August 10