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Swaroop Nagar to Astha Kunj: Delhi’s dark spots under scrutiny
Both locations share similar features — sparse lighting, broken or unmanned boundaries, patchy CCTV coverage and little visible police presence
Kalkaji gang rape puts spotlight back on safety of women, children in Delhi
Latest in a string of sexual assault cases this month, the Kalkaji gang rape has revived safety concerns; NCW complaints of crimes in Capital rose from 2,245 in 2024 to 2,501 in 2025, show data
Delhi Police’s Northeast unit gets around 5 calls on average daily
From landlord disputes to online fraud, the specialised unit handles around 1,300 calls annually by people from northeast India living in the capital
Manipuri musician’s killing: Northeastern students in Delhi describe daily racism
Students from the North East describe how the murder of Chongtham Vikram Singh has affected them, and recount the slurs, stereotypes and fears they experience almost daily
For Delhi students, safety fears put education itself at risk
Many outstation students can’t afford to leave or easily find safer accommodation; for women, returning home can also mean giving up hard-won independence
After Satya Niketan collapse, fears mount over unsafe buildings
Seven deaths in the Satya Niketan collapse have renewed questions over violations, enforcement and safety in student housing hubs
Satya Niketan collapse: Families recall last conversations with victims
Families and friends of those killed in the Satya Niketan collapse recount their last conversations with the victims
Delhi High Court security not yet foolproof
A ground visit reveals advocates being let in without frisking and stickered vehicles entering the underground car park without inspection
