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Delhi school blast: Telegram channel claims responsibility, police probe on

Delhi Police has sought information from Telegram about a handle named 'Justice League India' after it claimed responsibility for the Rohini school blast

Delhi Police tightens security, alerts railway and metro after Rohini blast

Delhi Police has beefed up security arrangements in various markets, which are bustling with shoppers during the festival season, and asked the railway and Metro staff to be on high alert following the blast in front of CRPF school in Rohini's Prashant Vihar area, officials said on Monday. The strong explosion ripped through a wall of the CRPF school on Sunday morning. No one was hurt in the blast which also damaged hoardings of nearby shops and window panes of vehicles parked near the site. "We have asked our staff to keep a tight vigil on every single railway and metro station. Additional force deployment will be made to check any suspicious activities," a senior police officer said. The officer said that joint patrolling teams with the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Government Railway Police (GRP) and other stakeholders have been deployed. "Teams will immediately inform senior officials if they see any suspicious activities," said the officer. Both foot and motorcycle patrolli

Bomb threats: Delhi Police writes to social sites to get offenders' details

Intensifying its probe on the hoax bomb threats received by several domestic and international flights, Delhi Police on Thursday wrote to social media platforms seeking details of the accounts that posted threatening messages. Delhi Police on Wednesday registered an FIR in connection with the bomb threat to Bengaluru-bound Akasa Air flight carrying 180 people and also launched a probe in seven other similar cases reported at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport this month. A senior police officer said a dedicated team has been formed to probe bomb threat cases. A team of cyber cell of Delhi police, Intelligence Fusion & Strategic Operations (IFSO) has also been roped in for the probe. On Wednesday, police approached the social media platforms to suspend the handles that posted threatening messages and remove the posts. "It is suspected that the handler used VPN (Virtual private network) or dark web browser to set up the accounts on X and then posted the messages from more ...

Delhi Police registers FIR, begins probe in 7 hoax threats to flights

The Delhi Police has registered an FIR in connection with bomb threats to several domestic and international flights in the last two days and launched a probe into the matter, official sources said on Wednesday. A Bengaluru-bound Akasa Air flight with more than 180 people on board returned to the national capital on Wednesday afternoon following a bomb threat. Deputy Commissioner of Police (IGI) Usha Rangnani said, "Airport police has responded to seven incidents involving reported bomb threats this month. After thorough verifications and inspection, all threats were confirmed to be hoaxes." "Legal action has been initiated against those responsible for these false alarms to ensure strict measures against misuse and to maintain the safety and security of passengers and airport operations," she said. According to sources, an FIR has been registered at the IGI Airport Police Station as different flights received threats through a social media handle in the last two days. Police have

Comedian Munawar Faruqui gets police protection amid Bishnoi gang threats

Lawrence Bishnoi-led gang is under investigation for its suspected involvement in several high-profile crimes, including the recent murder of former Maharashtra Minister Baba Siddique

Massive drug bust in Gujarat worth Rs 5,000 crore; linked to Delhi seizures

Five persons have been arrested in the latest operation, which is linked to the earlier recoveries made in Delhi this month. With this, 1,289 kg of cocaine worth over Rs 13,000 crore has been seized

Delhi Police to send SIT to investigate killing of NCP leader Baba Siddique

It is believed that a suspected gangster's motive behind the murder of Baba Siddiqui was to establish his influence in Mumbai

Delhi HC calls for X-category security for 300 judges amid safety breaches

X-category security involves two armed police officers, but does not include commandos, making it the lowest level of security in this system

Rs 500 cr investment scam: PhonePe, Easebuzz, 20 other firms under probe

Delhi Police also probing alleged involvement of social media influencers

Sonam Wangchuk released, prohibitory orders withdrawn: SG Mehta tells HC

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta on Thursday told the Delhi High Court that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and his associates have been released from detention. The senior law officer also said that the Delhi Police order prohibiting assembly and protests in various parts of Delhi has also been withdrawn. Mehta made the statement before a bench of Chief Justice Manmohan and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela. The bench was hearing petitions seeking the release of Wangchuk and his associates as well challenging the prohibitory order. Around 120 people from Ladakh, including Wangchuk, were allegedly detained at the Delhi border by police on Monday night while marching to the capital to demand the inclusion of Ladakh under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. The Sixth Schedule pertains to the administration of tribal areas in the states of Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura and Mizoram as "autonomous districts and autonomous regions". Wangchuk was leading the march, 'Delhi Chalo Padyatra', which b

Delhi Police hits 'high' notes: Cocaine meant for concerts seized, 4 held

In a record drug bust, the Delhi Police seized Rs 6,500 crore worth of cocaine meant for distribution at upcoming concerts, arresting four key cartel members linked to Dubai-based network

Delhi's biggest drug bust: Drug trafficking in India, past seizures decoded

Biggest drug bust in Delhi uncovers more than 500 kilograms of cocaine worth over Rs 5,000 crore, four arrested. Here's how Delhi's special cell police laid its trap

Delhi police release Ladakh activist Sonam Wangchuk after two day custody

Wangchuk, along with around 120 others from Ladakh, was detained on Monday night, September 30, 2024, at the Delhi-Haryana border

Delhi Police raises security near Israel Embassy amid tension in West Asia

Delhi Police has beefed up security around the Israel Embassy in Tughlak Road area after the tension increased in the middle east. A senior Delhi Police officer said the checking has been intensified with the deployment of more security personnel around the Israel Embassy located at Tughlak Road area. The officer said a multi-layered security has already been put in place with several CCTV cameras installed around both structures as the embassy has witnessed blasts twice earlier, though no one was injured in any of the incidents.

Police ask AIIMS to verify Samir Modi's injury claims from May 30 meeting

The police have also asked the medical board to determine if the said injury was old or sustained on May 30, as well as to determine if the injury is possible from the twisting of a finger or hand

Order against Navratri celebrations a Tughlaqi Farman: Delhi minister

The controversial order, issued on Monday, bans gatherings of five or more people in key areas of Delhi for six days, citing concerns over public order

Detention of Sonam Wangchuk, other Ladakhis unacceptable, says Rahul

The former Congress chief also asked why elderly citizens were being detained at Delhi's border for standing up for Ladakh's future

Protests, gatherings in central, outer Delhi banned till Oct 5: Police

Delhi Police on Monday banned protests and the gathering of five or more persons in the central and bordering areas of the city for the next six days, citing law and order issues. According to an order issued from the Delhi Police Headquarters, Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora has directed to impose the section 163 (which was earlier section 144 of CrPC) of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita in the districts of New Delhi, North and Central and all police stations jurisdiction sharing the borders with other states. The prohibitory order will remain effective till October 5, the order stated. "There will be heavy movement of VVIPs and dignitaries in the areas of New Delhi and Central District on October 2, on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi," it said. The order further stated that the Jammu and Kashmir and Haryana legislative assembly elections are underway and, thus, there was a need to have continuous checks on the movement of persons and vehicles from Delhi borders. "The

Petitioner to approach Delhi Police seeking removal of blockade at Singhu

The petitioner had sought a directive for the blockade's removal, arguing that it had caused significant inconvenience by hindering the smooth flow of traffic without providing alternative routes

HC extends interim protection from arrest for Puja Khedkar till Oct 4

The Delhi High Court on Thursday extended till October 4 the interim protection from arrest granted to former IAS probationer Puja Khedkar in the criminal case lodged against her for alleged cheating and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits in civil services examination. Justice Chandra Dhari Singh deferred hearing on her plea seeking anticipatory bail after a request was made by her lawyer. Counsel for the Delhi Police urged the court to allow a short adjournment, saying a "larger conspiracy has come to light", which involves forgery and creation of documents. "At request of counsel for the petitioner, list on October 4. Interim order to continue," Justice Singh said. Khedkar is accused of allegedly misrepresenting information in her application for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, 2022 to get reservation benefits. She has denied all allegations. Khedkar's lawyer on Thursday sought more time from the court to file a response to the UPSC's allegation that she ..