The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data for 2024 reveals that thousands of people were reported missing in Delhi, with a significant number remaining untraced by the end of the year.
The Supreme Court has taken suo motu action in the case of a brutal assault on a woman advocate in Delhi, allegedly by her husband, and has directed the Delhi Police Commissioner to hand over the investigation to a senior police officer.
Two unidentified assailants allegedly robbed a shopkeeper at gunpoint in west Delhi's Vikaspuri area on Sunday evening, police sources said.
Delhi Police have arrested two men from Gujarat for allegedly defrauding a Delhi resident of Rs 9.75 lakh under the guise of high-return share market investments.
Hansraj College in Delhi is reconsidering the suspension of 30 students after protests, following alleged misconduct during the college fest and social media activity. The college disciplinary committee met to hear the students' sides, and a decision is expected soon.
A shooter from the Tillu Tajpuria gang, convicted of murder and absconding after jumping parole, was arrested by Delhi Police after an exchange of fire in Rohini. He was allegedly planning to target rival gang members with weapons arranged through encrypted communications with gang members abroad.
Delhi Police arrested three individuals and seized over 1 kg of imported hydroponic ganja, valued at more than Rs 25 lakh, dismantling an interstate and international drug syndicate with alleged connections to Thailand.
The Delhi Police have arrested an 82-year-old man who had been on the run for 40 years after allegedly murdering his wife in 1986. The accused, Chandra Shekhar Prasad, was apprehended in Delhi after a renewed investigation.
A software engineer earning a high salary allegedly abandoned his career to run a fake online trading racket, duping investors of nearly Rs 100 crore.
Delhi Police arrested three individuals and seized over 1 kg of imported hydroponic ganja, valued at more than Rs 25 lakh, dismantling an interstate and international drug syndicate with alleged connections to Thailand.
Delhi recorded a marginal decline in economic offences in 2024 compared to the previous two years, but suffered the highest property losses among all Union territories, according to the National Crime Records Bureau data.
Delhi Police have dismantled an MDMA (ecstasy) supply module operating in south Delhi, arresting two men and recovering a commercial quantity of the synthetic drug.
A 17-year-old boy was allegedly stabbed to death by a group of assailants in the Mahindra Park area of northwest Delhi on Monday night, police said on Tuesday. Police suspect personal enmity as the motive behind the attack.
A bar manager in Delhi has been booked for allegedly hosting dance performances without a valid licence. Police also seized ecstasy during the raid.
The Delhi Police have arrested a 54-year-old man in connection with a 1995 kidnapping and murder case. The accused had been living under a false identity as a social activist and YouTuber.
The Delhi Traffic Police will deploy personnel at major intersections across the city on Holi to enforce traffic rules, particularly focusing on drunken driving and other violations. Strict action, including license suspension, will be taken against offenders.
A murder suspect was apprehended after an encounter with police in Delhi's Ashok Vihar area. The accused sustained a leg injury during the shootout and is currently hospitalised.
Delhi Police have dismantled a cyber fraud syndicate with connections to foreign handlers, arresting three individuals, including a bank employee. The investigation revealed the use of mule accounts, social media platforms, and cryptocurrency for illicit transactions.
Delhi Police have dismantled a drug trafficking network in west Delhi, arresting four individuals, including two Nigerian nationals, and seizing MDMA valued at approximately Rs 1 crore.
The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has directed the Delhi Police to provide full security to an Army brigadier and his family after they were assaulted in the Vasant Enclave area. The incident occurred after the officer objected to public drinking.
Courts cannot be the only hope for those fighting hate speech. Countering its effects on the ground takes more effort. With our political parties unwilling to put in that amount of effort, it's left to citizens to do so, points out Jyoti Punwani.
Delhi Police have detained the main accused in the double murder of a man and his son in Delhi's CR Park area. The victims, Rakesh Sood and Karan Sood, were stabbed to death, while their cousin Rahul sustained injuries. The incident stemmed from a long-standing dispute with the accused, Asad.
Delhi Police have arrested a key accused from Kerala in connection with an interstate investment fraud case involving over Rs 4.5 million. The accused, Jamsheed K, is alleged to have been a 'money handler' in the fraud network.
Two men have been arrested in Delhi for allegedly defrauding a resident of Rs 2 lakh through a fake online trading scheme.
A 21-year-old woman was found dead in her room in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi. Police suspect suicide and are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death.
Delhi Police have arrested Harsh Pal Singh, a key operative in a transnational arms trafficking and terror module with alleged links to Pakistan-based handlers. Singh is associated with jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and is accused of receiving illegal arms consignments and mediating in extortion cases.
Delhi Police have dismantled a fake auto parts racket operating in Karol Bagh, arresting two individuals and seizing counterfeit spare parts valued at Rs 25-30 lakh.
A Delhi court has remanded Rahul Meena, accused of murdering the daughter of a senior IRS officer, to four days of police custody. The accused admitted to committing a crime and a mistake, claiming he needed the deceased's fingerprints to open a locker.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 12 lakh for the family of Pandav Kumar, a delivery worker from Bihar who was shot dead in Delhi. The compensation includes Rs 8 lakh from the Labour Resources Department and Rs 4 lakh from the Chief Minister's Relief Fund. The incident has sparked political debate in Bihar.
A bomb threat call at the Rohini Sector 18 metro station in Delhi caused a security scare, but a thorough search found nothing suspicious. Police detained a person suspected of making the hoax call, who appears to be mentally unsound.
Delhi Police have arrested four individuals, including a company employee, for allegedly robbing two employees of Rs 70 lakh in Delhi's Inderpuri area last month. The employee is accused of leaking information about cash movement and planning the robbery with accomplices.
A 38-year-old woman advocate was stabbed in Sonia Vihar, Delhi. Police have identified her husband as the accused, who is currently absconding. The woman is undergoing treatment, and an investigation is underway.
Delhi Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly defrauding a man of Rs 2.45 lakh by impersonating bank customer care representatives and fraudulently using his credit card details.
Delhi Police have apprehended two juveniles for their alleged involvement in a murder case in Ashok Vihar, northwest Delhi. The murder, driven by revenge, occurred on April 6 at Picnic Hut Park.
Delhi Police have arrested three individuals for their alleged involvement in an online investment fraud of Rs 10 lakh. The accused lured a complainant with promises of high returns on stock market investments before ceasing communication after receiving the funds.
A bar owner in Delhi has been booked for allegedly hosting dance performances without a valid license. Police also seized MDMA from two individuals during the raid.
Delhi Police have arrested three men in connection with a robbery on the Dwarka Expressway where Rs 15 lakh was stolen. A significant portion of the stolen money has been recovered.
The Enforcement Directorate has requested more time to respond to Jacqueline Fernandez's request to become an approver in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving Sukesh Chandrashekar.
Goa Police have arrested five Bangladeshi nationals, part of an inter-state gang, for their alleged involvement in dacoities reported last year in Goa. The arrests followed a year-long investigation across multiple states.
Delhi Police have arrested two men, including an aviation firm director and a dhaba owner, in connection with the assault on an Army brigadier and his son after the officer objected to them drinking alcohol in a car outside his residence.
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