crime

-January 6, 2025

Man shot at in south Delhi, two suspects detained

Man shot at in south Delhi, two suspects detained

Preliminary investigations suggest the incident stemmed from a long-standing personal dispute

-January 6, 2025

City on the edge: Juveniles increasingly committing heinous crimes in Delhi, say police

City on the edge: Juveniles increasingly committing heinous crimes in Delhi, say police

In 2023, juveniles were accused of committing mainly petty crimes, such as theft and snatching; however, in 2024, many such offenders were charged with heinous crimes such as murder and rape

-December 30, 2024

Delhi Police Crime Branch nabs 114 hardened criminals in 2024

Delhi Police Crime Branch nabs 114 hardened criminals in 2024

Among those arrested, six had been on the run for over a decade, three for eight years, five for five years, 14 for one to three years, and 60 were apprehended within a year of fleeing

-December 30, 2024

Five murder cases that shook Delhi in 2024

Five murder cases that shook Delhi in 2024

From a gang war that led to a gym owner’s murder to an alleged property dispute that provoked a man to kill his parents and sister, Delhi saw several high-profile cases that forced people to sit up and take notice

-December 20, 2024

Exclusive: Over 200 Delhi schools targeted as hoax bomb threats escalate

Exclusive: Over 200 Delhi schools targeted as hoax bomb threats escalate

Police struggle to trace origins of threats, cite tech limitations

-December 19, 2024

Delhi: Cops recover 555 stolen mobile phones worth Rs 2 crore

Delhi: Cops recover 555 stolen mobile phones worth Rs 2 crore

The operation also resulted in the arrest of 45 people and legal actions against 376 individuals, the police said

-December 17, 2024

Delhi Metro reports 44 cases of cable theft this year, up from 38 in 2023

Delhi Metro reports 44 cases of cable theft this year, up from 38 in 2023

According to the data by Delhi Police, only 9 out of the 38 cases were solved last year and 12 people were arrested in connection with the thefts. However, this year, the police have managed to solve 22 out of the 44 cases and have arrested 53 individuals in these cases

-December 17, 2024

Several Delhi schools receive bomb threat; fifth incident in nine days

Several Delhi schools receive bomb threat; fifth incident in nine days

On December 13, about 30 schools received bomb threats via email, prompting a multi-agency search of their premises. At least 44 schools had received similar emails on December 9