Delhi Police

October 3, 2024 4:46 PM

Sonam Wangchuk released from detention as Delhi Police withdraws prohibitory order

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was released from detention on Thursday after the Delhi Police withdrew its prohibitory orders on public assembly. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta informed the Delhi High Court that the prohibitory order issued on September 30 had been withdrawn due to "changed circumstances" in a subsequent order dated October 2. The court was hearing Public Interest Litigations (PILs) seeking the release of approximately 120 individuals from Ladakh, including Wangchuk, who had ...

September 16, 2024 4:28 PM

Delhi police puts up posters of Al-Qaeda and Kahlistani terrorists

In preparation for upcoming Independence Day celebrations, the Delhi Police has intensified security measures across the national capital. As part of this effort, authorities have posted images of terrorists linked to Al-Qaeda and Khalistan groups throughout the city. The police are actively seeking public assistance in locating these individuals, offering rewards for any information leading to their capture. To protect informants, the police have assured that their identities will remain confi...

September 16, 2024 4:29 PM

CBI takes over Delhi coaching centre deaths investigation

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has officially taken charge of the investigation into the tragic deaths of three UPSC aspirants at a coaching centre in Old Rajinder Nagar, Delhi. The agency registered an FIR on Wednesday, marking the formal transfer of the case from Delhi Police. A senior CBI official confirmed that all relevant documents have been handed over by Delhi Police, and the CBI team is expected to visit the incident site soon for a detailed investigation. This development ...

May 11, 2024 12:25 PM

Two killed, over 20 injured as dust storm lashes Delhi-NCR

A severe dust storm accompanied by high-speed winds and thundershowers wreaked havoc in the national capital and its surrounding areas late on Friday night, leaving two people dead and over 20 injured. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the wind speed during the storm ranged between 60 to 70 kilometers per hour, causing widespread disruption across Delhi-NCR. The sudden onslaught of the dust storm caught residents off guard, with uprooted trees, broken branches, and flying...

May 4, 2024 12:55 PM

Security forces conduct mock drills at key locations in Delhi following recent hoax bomb threats at various schools in the state

Following recent hoax bomb threats that targeted over 250 schools in the Delhi-NCR region, security forces have intensified preparedness through mock drills at various key locations across the city, including schools, airports, metro stations, and government buildings, officials said. On Saturday, the Delhi Police and National Security Guard (NSG) conducted a drill at Delhi Public School in RK Puram. Both male and female personnel participated, with NSG vehicles and buses on site to test emerge...

September 16, 2024 4:26 PM

Delhi police warns against false Whatsapp messages amid ongoing probe into school threat emails

The Delhi Police on Wednesday urged citizens to remain vigilant against false messages and misinformation circulating on WhatsApp. The warning came in response to a string of bomb threat emails targeting local schools, all of which were confirmed to be hoaxes. "Some audio messages are being pushed on WhatsApp and other chat groups that some suspicious objects were found in some schools. These messages are false and have no truth in them. I request all to please convey further that these are fal...