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10 Sep

Supreme Court Issues Notices on Closure of 17 Delhi Metro Stations During July Protests

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Supreme Court of India on Thursday issued formal notices to the Union Government, the Delhi Police, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi in response to a petition challenging the shutdown of 17 metro stations during demonstrations in July. A three-judge bench presided over by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, alongside Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana, took cognizance of the plea questioning the legal authority, procedural validity, and proportionality of suspending essential urban transit operations. The petition, moved by advocate Sparsh Kant Nayak, arose following…

21 Aug

Delhi Police Register FIR Over Student’s Pellet Injuries After Rahul Gandhi Stages Seven-Hour Sit-In

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Delhi Police on Friday evening registered a First Information Report under Section 118(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita after Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi staged a seven-hour sit-in at the Parliament Street police station. Gandhi had accompanied 19-year-old student Sahil Lochab and his mother, demanding police action regarding severe pellet-gun injuries Lochab allegedly suffered during a student demonstration on July 20. The standoff began around 11:30 a.m. when initial attempts to file the complaint at Mandir Marg police station were turned down, prompting Gandhi and the victim’s family to meet senior…

21 Aug

Two Alleged Gang Shooters Hurt in Delhi Police Firing After Bakkarwala Chase

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Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): A police operation in west Delhi's Bakkarwala area ended in an exchange of gunfire after two alleged shooters linked to the Himanshu Bhau gang reportedly opened fire at a police team. Both suspects were injured and taken into custody, according to Delhi Police. The operation followed an intelligence input received by the Crime Branch at RK Puram. Police were informed that members of the alleged gang could arrive in Bakkarwala to attack a person they had targeted. The information also indicated that gang leader Himanshu Bhau had allegedly issued threats against Dr Narendra Sharma, owner of RRM…

03 Aug

Delhi Police May Drop Proceedings Against Minor in PM Modi Abuse Case; Sources Indicate No FIR Action

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Delhi Police are unlikely to proceed with criminal action against the minor girl whose video containing abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi went viral during a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, according to sources. The controversy began after Noida Police registered a Zero FIR based on a complaint over the viral video and subsequently transferred the case to the national capital. However, officials are now believed to have decided against registering a formal case after it emerged that the accused is a minor. Age Discrepancy Came to Light After Viral Apology The initial FIR reportedly…

31 Jul

Family of Injured Delhi Police Officer Shares Account of Jantar Mantar Protest Violence

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New Delhi (Rajeev Sharma): Relatives of Delhi Police personnel who sustained injuries during the recent protest at Jantar Mantar addressed the media on Thursday, describing the physical and emotional impact of the violence on their families. Among those who spoke was the daughter of a Delhi Police sub-inspector, who recounted the circumstances surrounding her father's injuries while he was deployed to maintain law and order at the protest site. According to her, the officer had been stationed on the front line near the barricades as thousands of demonstrators gathered at Jantar Mantar. She said he had previously expressed concern that…

29 Jul

Delhi Police Ask X to Remove Allegedly Defamatory Content, Seek User Details for Investigation

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New Delhi: Delhi Police have formally approached social media platform X (formerly Twitter), requesting the removal of a post alleged to contain defamatory and objectionable remarks directed at constitutional authorities. The move is part of an ongoing investigation into the circulation of content on the platform. In its communication to the company, the police asked for the immediate deletion or blocking of the post or video in question, stating that the material was allegedly malicious and defamatory in nature. Investigators have also sought the identity of the account holder responsible for uploading the content. The request includes details such as…

23 Jul

Delhi Police Chief Authorized to Exercise Preventive Detention Powers Under NSA

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Ministry of Home Affairs has authorized Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar to exercise preventive detention powers under the National Security Act, 1980. According to an official notification published in the Delhi Gazette (Extraordinary), the delegation empowers the police chief to detain individuals without formal charges for durations ranging from 12 days up to 12 months. The order remains effective for a three-month period spanning from July 19 to October 18. Issued under the direction of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, the order invokes Section 3(3) read with Section 2(e) of the NSA, citing the necessity…

19 Jul

Delhi Police Denies Permission for Cockroach Janta Party’s Proposed Parliament March

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The Delhi Police has officially clarified that no permission has been granted or sought for a proposed march to the Parliament by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). The march was scheduled for Monday, coinciding with the commencement of the Parliament's monsoon session. Authorities have explicitly stated that strict security measures are currently in place across the New Delhi district to maintain public safety, secure protectees, and safeguard vital government installations during the legislative session. In an official statement, New Delhi Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Sachin Sharma emphasized that prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the…

11 Jun

Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Claims Role in Firing Outside Guru Randhawa-Linked Gym in Delhi

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New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): A shooting incident outside a gym reportedly associated with Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa has triggered fresh concerns over gangster activity in the national capital. Unidentified assailants opened fire at the premises before escaping, while a social media post allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang later claimed responsibility for the attack.According to police sources, the gunmen arrived on a motorcycle and fired multiple rounds at the gym's entrance during the early hours. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, though the firing caused panic among residents and people in the vicinity.Investigators reached the spot soon after receiving information…

06 Jun

Three Held After Brief Exchange of Fire With Police in South Delhi

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Rajeev Sharma :- Three suspected criminals were arrested following an encounter with the Delhi Police in South Delhi's Pushp Vihar area late on Friday night. According to police officials, a joint team of the Special Staff and the Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) launched an operation after receiving specific intelligence about the presence of the suspects in the locality. Acting on the tip-off, the team laid a cordon around the area and moved in to apprehend them. Police claimed that the suspects opened fire upon spotting the security personnel. The police retaliated and managed to overpower and arrest all three accused…