Delhi Police have dismantled an interstate cocaine trafficking network operating in Delhi-NCR, leading to the arrest of four individuals, including a Ghanaian national. The network allegedly supplied drugs to youths in pubs and bars across South Delhi and Gurugram. Further investigation is ongoing to apprehend other members of the syndicate.
Delhi Police's Operation CyHawk 6.0 led to the arrest of 944 people and registration of 1,032 cases in a two-day cybercrime crackdown. The operation investigated 4,002 complaints involving an alleged fraud of Rs 479 crore, targeting organised networks across 17 states and five Union Territories.
The Delhi Police conducted 'shuddh prahar', a 10-day operation in northeast Delhi, leading to the arrest of 569 individuals for various criminal activities ahead of the festive season. The crackdown resulted in significant recoveries, including remote radio units worth Rs 4 crore, over 800 kg of firecrackers, and 221.5 kg of adulterated ghee, alongside arrests for murder, theft, drug peddling, and gambling.
Delhi Police arrested two alleged gangsters, Rahul Sharma and Gautam, near Rani Khera bus depot on October 20. They were found with Italian-made pistols and live cartridges, reportedly en route from Rohtak to Delhi to attack a rival gang. Both accused have extensive criminal records, including murder and robbery, and Sharma was operating in violation of an externment order.
Delhi Police have arrested three Nigerian nationals and a Delhi resident in connection with an alleged drug trafficking operation. Authorities recovered 417 grams of MDMA and 105 grams of cocaine, with an estimated street value of Rs 1.5 crore. The foreign nationals were found to be overstaying their visas, and all four are facing charges under the NDPS Act.
The INDIA bloc rally held at Ramlila Maidan in central Delhi concluded peacefully on Sunday, with police reporting no major law and order incidents. Extensive security measures were in place, including over 4,000 police personnel, CCTV cameras, drones, and CAPF deployment, ensuring the safety of participants and smooth traffic flow.
Delhi Police have arrested two men for allegedly operating a fake Russian Embassy recruitment website, duping Indian job seekers. The scam involved creating fraudulent profiles and collecting fees for fictitious jobs. The investigation, initiated after a complaint from the Russian Embassy, has identified around 50 suspicious transactions and at least 17 victims.
A suspected shooter from the Hashim Baba gang, identified as Shivam and wanted in two murder cases, was injured in an exchange of fire with Delhi Police in Najafgarh on Friday. Police intercepted Shivam, who allegedly opened fire, leading to his apprehension and recovery of a pistol.
Delhi Police arrested 62-year-old Vishwanath Singh alias Munna, who had been absconding for over 26 years in a murder case from 2000. The victim, Jai Prakash, was found injured in 1998 and later died. Investigations revealed Singh allegedly murdered Prakash with a hammer due to suspicion of an illicit affair with his wife, staging it as a hit-and-run. Singh was declared a proclaimed offender in 2001 and was traced through family members after years of changing residences and identities.
The Delhi Police have arrested Mursaleen alias Gullu (25) and Naveen (20), alleged operatives of the Himanshu Bhau gang. They are accused of facilitating financial transactions, arranging fake identities, and providing logistical support to shooters, acting on instructions from the gang's leaders based abroad. A pistol and five live cartridges were recovered during the operation.
Delhi Police have busted a large-scale counterfeit Rs 20 coin manufacturing and supply racket, arresting four individuals including the alleged kingpin. The operation led to the recovery of fake coins worth Rs 1 lakh and the dismantling of a manufacturing unit being shifted from Haryana to Uttar Pradesh. Further investigations are ongoing to identify other members of the network.
Delhi Police have arrested three men Shoaib, Mohd Ovesh, and Mohd Adil for allegedly facilitating a cyber fraud. The arrests followed a complaint from a victim who lost Rs 88,784 after being lured into a fake investment scheme. The accused provided bank accounts for receiving fraudulent payments, and investigations are ongoing to trace the full amount and identify other beneficiaries.
Delhi Police have arrested two men, Sachin Sharma and Sumit, for allegedly defrauding Tamil Nadu residents by promising scholarships for higher education. The scam involved using a mule bank account and a database of 54,000 contacts. Investigators traced the financial trail after a complaint from a victim, leading to the arrests and the recovery of crucial evidence.
Delhi Police initially denied permission for Diljit Dosanjh's October 30 concert at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium due to security concerns. However, after a meeting with organisers BookMyShow Live and a detailed plan submission, permission has been reconsidered and granted, ensuring the concert will proceed as scheduled.
Delhi Police have dismantled an organised cyber fraud network responsible for duping individuals of over Rs 10 crore. Five individuals have been arrested across India in connection with 544 complaints. The fraudsters used a foreign-based application to send phishing messages, impersonating traffic challans and reward schemes, to steal money from victims.
Delhi Police have successfully dismantled an alleged interstate heroin manufacturing and supply network, arresting seven individuals and seizing over 8 kg of heroin valued at approximately Rs 60 crore. The operation spanned Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand, uncovering an illicit manufacturing unit in Lucknow and tracing raw opium supply to Jharkhand. The arrests include an alleged raw opium supplier involved in illegal poppy cultivation.
A 26-year-old man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly defrauding a Delhi Police constable of approximately Rs 24 lakh through a social media investment scam. The accused, Vikrant Kumar alias Vicky Tomar, befriended the constable online, promising high returns, and also faces allegations of outraging her modesty during an in-person meeting.
Delhi Police apprehended Ajay Jarwal Torela, a convicted drug offender, who had been absconding since failing to surrender after his COVID-19 parole expired in 2021. Torela, convicted in a 2011 cannabis recovery case, was tracked and arrested in Chander Vihar, Delhi, where he was working as an auto-rickshaw driver to evade arrest.
Delhi Police have dismantled a cyber-fraud network that operated from a moving SUV to avoid detection, arresting three individuals. The fraudsters allegedly cheated a victim of Rs 65,000 by posing as insurance refund processors and used mule bank accounts. The operation involved sophisticated methods to evade law enforcement.
A criminal named Savan, allegedly associated with the notorious Chhaimar gang and carrying a Rs 1 lakh reward, was arrested in south Delhi's Maidan Garhi area after an exchange of fire with Delhi Police. Savan sustained a bullet injury and was hospitalised. He was reportedly conducting reconnaissance for dacoity and is wanted in multiple serious criminal cases across Uttar Pradesh and Punjab.
The Delhi Police informed CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, who was detained for a protest, about his grandmother's death in Maharashtra and offered assistance for his journey home on humanitarian grounds. Dipke was detained along with other CJP leaders for an unpermitted protest at Jantar Mantar against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
The body of a 32-year-old e-rickshaw driver, Birju Rai, was discovered in bushes in east Delhi's Mayur Vihar on Thursday, with police suspecting murder due to injury marks on his head. Rai, a resident of Noida and sole breadwinner for his family, had been missing since Wednesday. Authorities are investigating, scanning CCTV footage, and awaiting the post-mortem report to determine the exact cause of death.
Delhi Police has invoked the stringent Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against the alleged Mukesh Bhola gang, accused of various organised crimes including murder, kidnapping, and extortion in Jahangirpuri. Three members, including Mukesh alias Bhola, Vipin, and Suraj alias Dhela, have been arrested, with police actively identifying other syndicate members.
Delhi Police has registered multiple FIRs against individuals who allegedly violated prohibitory orders in Connaught Place during the Cockroach Janta Party's 'Lehra do Tiranga' protest. Despite warnings, a crowd gathered on Friday, leading to legal action. The protests, involving CJP supporters and student activists, demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Delhi Police are actively monitoring social media platforms to combat the spread of misinformation during protests in the capital, leading to the removal of approximately 300 posts. This action follows the arrest of a man for creating a fabricated AI video and includes requests to platform X for content removal.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and AISA have raised concerns over the detention of their leaders, Abhijeet Dipke and Neha Bora, by Delhi Police during protests. Both parties allege their leaders are being held at undisclosed locations and denied access to lawyers, while police confirm detentions were made to maintain law and order.
Delhi Police have arrested two men for impersonating a corporate director and defrauding banks of Rs 22.56 lakh through fraudulent RTGS instructions. The investigation led to the recovery of assets worth Rs 2.5 crore, including gold, cash, and a Thar, and helped solve six other similar cases of financial fraud.
Delhi Police have arrested a 21-year-old man, Sujal alias Dhela, in connection with a case registered under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) against the alleged Bhola Bhai gang. This arrest follows the earlier apprehension of the gang's leader, Mukesh alias Bhola, and another associate, Vipin. The gang is accused of serious offences including murder, robbery, and extortion, with the leader allegedly continuing to direct operations from jail.
Delhi Police have apprehended three more individuals, including a couple, in connection with a drug supply network in Burari, North Delhi, where a minor was allegedly used to sell heroin. This brings the total arrests to six, with significant seizures of heroin, cocaine, and MDMA. The investigation is ongoing to trace the drug source and other involved parties.
Delhi Police arrested a 47-year-old woman, Neelam Rana, and her 27-year-old son, Rahul Rana, for their alleged involvement in an organised drug syndicate. They were wanted in MCOCA and NDPS Act cases. Neelam's husband, Rajesh Rana, is identified as the syndicate's leader and is currently in judicial custody. Both mother and son have previous criminal records related to drug trafficking and excise violations.
Delhi Police have dismantled an organised cyber-fraud network that primarily targeted individuals in South India with promises of loans and scholarships. Four individuals have been arrested, and five women telecallers were bound down, with police recovering numerous mobile phones, documents, and cash. The network operated by inducing victims to transfer money into fraudulently arranged bank accounts.
Delhi Police has equipped frontline officers in the New Delhi area with body-worn cameras to enhance accountability and provide evidence during protests and crowd management. This initiative follows recent allegations of misconduct against police personnel, including sexual harassment, during demonstrations, and aims to ensure transparency in interactions between police and protesters.
Delhi Police has advised the public to avoid the Cockroach Janta Party's 'Lehra Do Tiranga' march scheduled for Friday at Connaught Place, citing prohibitory orders and security concerns. While offering to facilitate a symbolic flag-waving event elsewhere, police have stepped up security and warned of legal action against those defying orders, as the proposed venue, Central Park, will be closed.
Delhi Police have arrested two men, including a BTech graduate, from Jharkhand for their alleged involvement in a cyber-fraud racket. The duo cheated over 50 people, primarily those aged above 50, by impersonating bank officials and misusing credit card details through video calls and screen sharing. They were apprehended in Dhanbad following an investigation into a complaint filed on September 23.
Delhi Police have arrested a 43-year-old man from Kerala in connection with a cyber fraud case involving unauthorised transactions totalling Rs 1.96 lakh from a woman's bank account. The accused, Raju, was identified through bank records and the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal, and his account was linked to multiple cybercrime complaints.
Delhi Police have seized over 707 kg of illegal firecrackers in Trilokpuri, east Delhi, leading to the arrest of Vikas Jain. The consignment is suspected to have been procured from a supplier in Pataudi, Haryana, and further investigations are underway to trace the source and other individuals involved in the illegal supply network.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the Delhi Police commissioner, seeking a detailed report on alleged sexual harassment of three women journalists by police personnel during a protest at Jantar Mantar on October 3, stating the reports raise serious human rights violation issues.
Delhi Police arrested two men, including an alleged member of the Tillu Tajpuriya gang, for allegedly plotting a gang-related murder in Delhi's Holambi area. Police recovered two pistols and five live cartridges from the accused, who were reportedly planning to target a rival gang member.
Delhi Police seized 78,800 banned foreign cigarette sticks of nine international brands and arrested a 45-year-old man, Junaid Ahmed, for illegal stocking and sale. The action followed a tip-off and a raid in Khari Baoli, where the cigarettes were found without mandatory health warnings.
Delhi Police have arrested Harish Kumar alias Piluwa, a proclaimed offender who had been absconding since 2021 in connection with a murder case. Kumar was apprehended on October 8 near Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar. The murder, which occurred on November 21, 2021, involved the assault of Abhishek alias Monu over a Rs 10 lakh debt.
