crime
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
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
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
Exclusive: Over 200 Delhi schools targeted as hoax bomb threats escalate
Police struggle to trace origins of threats, cite tech limitations
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
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
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
Over 400 criminals arrested in northwest Delhi: Police
The operation, involving over 1,500 personnel, was aimed at curbing criminal activities and ensuring public safety ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northwest) Abhishek Dhania said
