<p>The Delhi Police on Thursday quoting Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal&rsquo;s advisor VK Jain said that in a statement that he saw two Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs &ldquo;physically assaulting&rdquo; the Delhi chief secretary Anshu Prakash at the CM&rsquo;s residence late February 19.</p>

<p>According to advocate BS Joon who represented two AAP MLAs arrested in connection with the alleged assault, Jain later appeared before another magistrate and recorded his statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports quoting Dependra Pathak, Delhi Police&rsquo;s chief spokesperson, stated that Jain&rsquo;s statement to the police was corroborated by his statement to the magistrate, which is admissible in court.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, the AAP alleged that Jain had denied any assault in his initial statement to the police and any change in his statement on Thursday was due to &ldquo;duress caused by police pressure&rdquo;. Harendra Kumar Singh, additional deputy commissioner of police (north), said that copy of the previous statement circulated by AAP was &ldquo;forged&rdquo;. However, AAP leaders alleged the document shared by them was from a police file.</p>

<p>Pathak said Jain, in his statement before the magistrate, said that Prakash&rsquo;s spectacles had fallen off during the assault. &ldquo;Jain said he was returning from the washroom when he saw (Amanatullah) Khan and (Prakash) Jarwal physically assaulting the chief secretary. They were asking the chief secretary why he wasn&rsquo;t working,&rdquo; said Pathak, paraphrasing the purported statement.</p>

<p>&ldquo;He told the court that they then pushed him away, heckled him and pressed his jaws while questioning him about his working,&rdquo; Pathak added.</p>

<p>The chief secretary had approached the police on February 20, alleging that he was assaulted by a group of MLAs during a midnight meeting at Kerjriwal&rsquo;s residence. The police had arrested MLAs Khan and Jarwal on Wednesday. The court had sent them to Tihar for a day.</p>

<p>The court will hear Khan and Jarwal&rsquo;s bail pleas on Friday. The two MLAs were sent to 14 days&rsquo; judicial custody on Thursday. The police, however, is asking the court that the MLAs be handed over to them for further questioning.</p>


Reports quoting Dependra Pathak, Delhi Police’s chief spokesperson, stated that Jain’s statement to the police was corroborated by his statement to the magistrate, which is admissible in court.

The Delhi Police on Thursday quoting Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s advisor VK Jain said that in a statement that he saw two Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs “physically assaulting” the Delhi chief secretary Anshu Prakash at the CM’s residence late February 19. According to advocate BS Joon who represented two AAP MLAs arrested in connection with the alleged assault, Jain later appeared before another magistrate and recorded his statement. Reports quoting Dependra Pathak, Delhi Police’s chief spokesperson, stated that Jain’s statement to the police was corroborated by his statement to the magistrate, which is admissible in court. Meanwhile, the AAP alleged that Jain had denied any assault in his initial statement to the police and any change in his statement on Thursday was due to “duress caused by police pressure”. Harendra Kumar Singh, additional deputy commissioner of police (north), said that copy of the previous statement circulated by AAP was “forged”. However, AAP leaders alleged the document shared by them was from a police file. Pathak said Jain, in his statement before the magistrate, said that Prakash’s spectacles had fallen off during the assault. “Jain said he was returning from the washroom when he saw (Amanatullah) Khan and (Prakash) Jarwal physically assaulting the chief secretary. They were asking the chief secretary why he wasn’t working,” said Pathak, paraphrasing the purported statement. “He told the court that they then pushed him away, heckled him and pressed his jaws while questioning him about his working,” Pathak added. The chief secretary had approached the police on February 20, alleging that he was assaulted by a group of MLAs during a midnight meeting at Kerjriwal’s residence. The police had arrested MLAs Khan and Jarwal on Wednesday. The court had sent them to Tihar for a day. The court will hear Khan and Jarwal’s bail pleas on Friday. The two MLAs were sent to 14 days’ judicial custody on Thursday. The police, however, is asking the court that the MLAs be handed over to them for further questioning.

Kejriwal's adviser witness to Delhi chief secretary being attacked, say police

<p>The Delhi Police on Saturday announced a reward of Rs 25,000 for anyone who helps trace the man who allegedly masturbated while sitting next to a girl on a crowded bus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The disgusting act was caught on camera by the Delhi University student sitting next to him, who later filed a complaint with the police.</p>

<p>In its notification, the police informed that a case has been registered against the man at the Vasant Vihar Police station and anybody with any information can report to their nearest police station.</p>

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<p>The notification also said that the name of the whistleblower will be kept a secret.</p>

<p>The student alleged that a man was masturbating while sitting beside her on a crowded bus, adding he even tried to repeatedly touch her waist by his elbow.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The student managed to capture the act on camera and uploaded it on to social media, where it triggered massive anger and outrage with users demanding the immediate arrest of the man.</p>

<p>The accused man has been booked under Sections 354 (sexual harassment), 354A, and 294 (obscene act in public place) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).&nbsp;<br />
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Police said the name of the whistleblower will be kept a secret

The Delhi Police on Saturday announced a reward of Rs 25,000 for anyone who helps trace the man who allegedly masturbated while sitting next to a girl on a crowded bus. The disgusting act was caught on camera by the Delhi University student sitting next to him, who later filed a complaint with the police. In its notification, the police informed that a case has been registered against the man at the Vasant Vihar Police station and anybody with any information can report to their nearest police station. Delhi Police announce reward for anyone who gives information of the man who was allegedly masturbating sitting next to a girl inside a bus pic.twitter.com/TfHMHo7LZq — ANI (@ANI) February 17, 2018 × The notification also said that the name of the whistleblower will be kept a secret. The student alleged that a man was masturbating while sitting beside her on a crowded bus, adding he even tried to repeatedly touch her waist by his elbow. The student managed to capture the act on camera and uploaded it on to social media, where it triggered massive anger and outrage with users demanding the immediate arrest of the man. The accused man has been booked under Sections 354 (sexual harassment), 354A, and 294 (obscene act in public place) of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Delhi Police announce Rs 25,000 reward to trace man who masturbated next to a girl in bus

<p>In a major breakthrough, the Delhi Police special cell today announced the arrest of Ariz Khan aka Junaid, a wanted terrorist of Indian Mujahideen(IM).</p>

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<p>The terrorist was brought to Delhi four days ago, reports said.</p>

<p>Ariz Khan had reportedly escaped during the Batla House encounter at Jamia in 2008.</p>

<p>The&nbsp;Indian Mujahideen was involved in five bomb blast cases.</p>


The terrorist was brought to Delhi four days ago, reports said.

In a major breakthrough, the Delhi Police special cell today announced the arrest of Ariz Khan aka Junaid, a wanted terrorist of Indian Mujahideen(IM). Delhi Police Special Team arrested Ariz Khan alias Junaid, he was involved in many bombing incidents including 2008 Delhi serial blasts, 165 people died in incidents he was involved in: Pramod Singh Kushwaha, DCP, Special Cell Delhi Police pic.twitter.com/7Amz8N4jrR — ANI (@ANI) February 14, 2018 × The terrorist was brought to Delhi four days ago, reports said. Ariz Khan had reportedly escaped during the Batla House encounter at Jamia in 2008. The Indian Mujahideen was involved in five bomb blast cases.

Delhi Police arrests key Indian Mujahideen terrorist

<p>Delhi Police Special Cell on Wednesday nabbed a 32-year-old Indian Mujahideen (IM) suspect, Ariz Khan alias Junaid.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Addressing a press briefing in New Delhi, DCP, Special Cell Delhi Police, Pramod Singh Kushwaha said that it was a big catch as he was absconding since 2008.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>He further said Ariz Khan is an expert bomb maker, conspirator, and executioner. He was associated with Atif Amin who was killed in Batala House encounter. He was also wanted in 2007 UP blasts, 2008 Jaipur serial blasts, 2008 Ahmedabad blasts.The terrorist was among the one who managed to escape from Delhi&#39;s Jamia Nagar during Batla House encounter in 2008.</p>

<p>Encounter specialist and Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma, who led the police action, was also killed during the Batla House encounter operation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The terrorist was brought to Delhi four days ago, police said.</p>

<p>Ariz, a native of Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh and an engineer by profession was allegedly hiding in house number L-18 in Batla House, Jamia Nagar, during the encounter operation by the Special Cell, said police.</p>

<p>The Indian Mujahideen was involved in five bomb blast cases.</p>


The terrorist was brought to Delhi four days ago, police said

Delhi Police Special Cell on Wednesday nabbed a 32-year-old Indian Mujahideen (IM) suspect, Ariz Khan alias Junaid. Addressing a press briefing in New Delhi, DCP, Special Cell Delhi Police, Pramod Singh Kushwaha said that it was a big catch as he was absconding since 2008. Delhi Police Special Team arrested Ariz Khan alias Junaid, he was involved in many bombing incidents including 2008 Delhi serial blasts, 165 people died in incidents he was involved in: Pramod Singh Kushwaha, DCP, Special Cell Delhi Police pic.twitter.com/7Amz8N4jrR — ANI (@ANI) February 14, 2018 × He further said Ariz Khan is an expert bomb maker, conspirator, and executioner. He was associated with Atif Amin who was killed in Batala House encounter. He was also wanted in 2007 UP blasts, 2008 Jaipur serial blasts, 2008 Ahmedabad blasts.The terrorist was among the one who managed to escape from Delhi's Jamia Nagar during Batla House encounter in 2008. Encounter specialist and Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma, who led the police action, was also killed during the Batla House encounter operation. The terrorist was brought to Delhi four days ago, police said. Ariz, a native of Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh and an engineer by profession was allegedly hiding in house number L-18 in Batla House, Jamia Nagar, during the encounter operation by the Special Cell, said police. The Indian Mujahideen was involved in five bomb blast cases.

Suspected IM terrorist caught, Delhi Police say he was involved in bombings that killed 165 people

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<p>Delhi Police Special Cell on Wednesday nabbed a 32-year-old Indian Mujahideen (IM) suspect, Ariz Khan alias Junaid. He was associated with Atif Amin who was killed in Batala House encounter.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-priya-prakash-varrier-wants-to-work-with-shah-rukh-khan-ranveer-singh-32852">WION exclusive: Priya Prakash </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-priya-prakash-varrier-wants-to-work-with-shah-rukh-khan-ranveer-singh-32852">Varrier</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-priya-prakash-varrier-wants-to-work-with-shah-rukh-khan-ranveer-singh-32852"> says she wants to work with Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh</a></p>

<p>In an interview with WION, Priya spoke about being nation&#39;s current obsession, her debut film, her co-stars and her desire to work in Bollywood. The actress became an overnight sensation soon after a clip of her&#39;s from the film <em>Oru </em><em>Adaar</em><em> Love</em> went viral.</p>

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<p>Mevani, who has often stridently taken on Modi, also tweeted the hit &lsquo;Manikya Malaraya Poovi&rsquo; song featuring Priya Prakash Varrier which has been all over the Internet recently.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/plaint-against-oru-adaar-lovedirector-for-hurting-the-muslim-sentiments-32848">Complaint filed against &#39;Oru </a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/plaint-against-oru-adaar-lovedirector-for-hurting-the-muslim-sentiments-32848">Adaar</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/plaint-against-oru-adaar-lovedirector-for-hurting-the-muslim-sentiments-32848"> Love&#39; director for hurting Muslim sentiments</a><br />
The police complaint was filed after the song &#39;Oru Adaar Love&#39; from the film went viral and made the heroine of the film, Priya Prakash Varrier, an instant internet sensation. &nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/south-african-mps-set-to-finally-oust-zuma-thursday-anc-32863">South African MPs set to finally oust Zuma Thursday: ANC</a><br />
Zuma, who now faces as ignomious end to his nine scandal-plagued years in power, was expected to respond later on Wednesday to the ANC&#39;s order for him to resign.</p>

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165 people died in bombings arrested IM terrorist was involved in: Delhi Police Delhi Police Special Cell on Wednesday nabbed a 32-year-old Indian Mujahideen (IM) suspect, Ariz Khan alias Junaid. He was associated with Atif Amin who was killed in Batala House encounter. WION exclusive: Priya Prakash Varrier says she wants to work with Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh In an interview with WION, Priya spoke about being nation's current obsession, her debut film, her co-stars and her desire to work in Bollywood. The actress became an overnight sensation soon after a clip of her's from the film Oru Adaar Love went viral. Has anyone ever said 'I love you' to Modi, asks Jignesh Mevani Mevani, who has often stridently taken on Modi, also tweeted the hit ‘Manikya Malaraya Poovi’ song featuring Priya Prakash Varrier which has been all over the Internet recently. Complaint filed against 'Oru Adaar Love' director for hurting Muslim sentiments The police complaint was filed after the song 'Oru Adaar Love' from the film went viral and made the heroine of the film, Priya Prakash Varrier, an instant internet sensation. South African MPs set to finally oust Zuma Thursday: ANC Zuma, who now faces as ignomious end to his nine scandal-plagued years in power, was expected to respond later on Wednesday to the ANC's order for him to resign.

WION evening news brief, February 14, 2018

<p>Abdul Subhan Qureshi, one of the suspects in the 2008 Gujarat blasts, was arrested by the special cell of Delhi Police on Monday.</p>

<p>The alleged bomb expert was nabbed after a brief exchange of fire with the police.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Special Cell of Police arrested Abdul Subhan Qureshi of SIMI-IM arrested after a brief exchange of fire. He was involved in 2008 serial blasts in Gujarat. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Delhi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Delhi</a></p>
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<p>While divulging details of his arrest,&nbsp;DCP&nbsp;Pramod Kushwaha of Special Cell informed that Qureshi was living with forged documents in Nepal and returned to the country to revive Indian Mujahideen.</p>

<p>The police further clarified that he is not a member&nbsp;but the founder of the Indian&nbsp;terror outfit.</p>

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<p>Arrested after a decade-long hunt, Qureshi is one of the most wanted terrorists in the country and is referred to as India&#39;s Bin Laden.</p>

<p>He is also associated with the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), and is allegedly responsible for carrying out attacks in Bangalore, Ahmedabad and Delhi also.</p>

<p>Qureshi is commonly known as Tauqeer and is believed to be the signer in the Indian Mujahideen terror email as al-Arabi.</p>

<p>He is listed on the NIA Most Wanted list.&nbsp;</p>

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Abdul Subhan Qureshi is on the NIA's 'most wanted' list

Abdul Subhan Qureshi, one of the suspects in the 2008 Gujarat blasts, was arrested by the special cell of Delhi Police on Monday. The alleged bomb expert was nabbed after a brief exchange of fire with the police. Special Cell of Police arrested Abdul Subhan Qureshi of SIMI-IM arrested after a brief exchange of fire. He was involved in 2008 serial blasts in Gujarat. #Delhi — ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2018 × While divulging details of his arrest, DCP Pramod Kushwaha of Special Cell informed that Qureshi was living with forged documents in Nepal and returned to the country to revive Indian Mujahideen. The police further clarified that he is not a member but the founder of the Indian terror outfit. We have arrested India most wanted terrorist Abdul Subhan Qureshi who is also the founder of Indian Mujahideen. He was again trying to revive Indian Mujahideen: DCP Pramod Kushwaha, Special Cell #Delhi pic.twitter.com/lAemT8b7Er — ANI (@ANI) January 22, 2018 × Arrested after a decade-long hunt, Qureshi is one of the most wanted terrorists in the country and is referred to as India's Bin Laden. He is also associated with the Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI), and is allegedly responsible for carrying out attacks in Bangalore, Ahmedabad and Delhi also. Qureshi is commonly known as Tauqeer and is believed to be the signer in the Indian Mujahideen terror email as al-Arabi. He is listed on the NIA Most Wanted list.

After decade-long hunt, Delhi Police arrest suspected mastermind of 2008 Gujarat blasts

<p>The five-year-old boy who was kidnapped from his school van in Delhi last month was rescued early Tuesday morning&nbsp;by Delhi Police&#39;s crime branch.</p>

<p>The child is safe and has been handed over to his parents.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Our child has been found. I want to thank Delhi police as it is because of them that we have got our child back: Father of the abducted child who was rescued in Ghaziabad last night by the Crime Branch of Delhi Police. <a href="https://t.co/JHPpV9gplK">pic.twitter.com/JHPpV9gplK</a></p>
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<p>Abducted&nbsp;on January 25, the child was rescued after Delhi police&#39;s crime branch raided an apartment in&nbsp;Ghaziabad. The kidnappers had rented the apartment to hide the child in.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>The kidnappers opened fire on the cops when they raided the apartment.</p>

<p>During the gunbattle, one kidnapper was shot dead and two injured.</p>

<p>One policeman was also hit by a bullet but got saved because of his bullet-proof jacket.</p>

<p>The resident of Shahdara,&nbsp;child was kidnapped on January 25 by two masked men on a motorcycle when he was going to school in the morning.</p>

<p>The kidnappers boarded the school van and shot at the van driver in his leg and fled away with the child.</p>

<p>The school was informed of the incident through a woman attendant inside the school van and the school contacted the Delhi Police.</p>

<p>The kidnappers were also asking for the ransom of 50 lakh from the child&#39;s family.</p>

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Two masked men on a motorcycle had stopped his school van and shot the driver before abducting him

The five-year-old boy who was kidnapped from his school van in Delhi last month was rescued early Tuesday morning by Delhi Police's crime branch. The child is safe and has been handed over to his parents. Our child has been found. I want to thank Delhi police as it is because of them that we have got our child back: Father of the abducted child who was rescued in Ghaziabad last night by the Crime Branch of Delhi Police. pic.twitter.com/JHPpV9gplK — ANI (@ANI) February 6, 2018 × Abducted on January 25, the child was rescued after Delhi police's crime branch raided an apartment in Ghaziabad. The kidnappers had rented the apartment to hide the child in. The kidnappers opened fire on the cops when they raided the apartment. During the gunbattle, one kidnapper was shot dead and two injured. One policeman was also hit by a bullet but got saved because of his bullet-proof jacket. The resident of Shahdara, child was kidnapped on January 25 by two masked men on a motorcycle when he was going to school in the morning. The kidnappers boarded the school van and shot at the van driver in his leg and fled away with the child. The school was informed of the incident through a woman attendant inside the school van and the school contacted the Delhi Police. The kidnappers were also asking for the ransom of 50 lakh from the child's family.

5-year-old Delhi schoolboy kidnapped last month rescued by police

<p>Delhi police have denied permission to a public event in which Dalit rights activist Jignesh Mevani was scheduled to take part.</p>

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<p>The police refused to give permission claiming that the decision was taken to maintain law and order in the city ahead of the Republic Day.</p>

<p>Jignesh was supposed to talk about the issues like land, dignity and education in the event at the Parliament street on January 9.</p>

<p>Earlier in January, he was denied permission to speak in Mumbai by Mumbai police in which JNU student leader Umar Khalid was also supposed to take part.</p>

<p>Several students were also detained by the police for protesting outside the venue against the permission refused by the police.</p>

<p>The organiser of the event, Sachin Bansode, president of Chhatra Bharati and his deputy Sagar Bhalerao and an MLC Kapil were also detained by the police.</p>

<p>An&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/bhima-koregaon-violence-fir-registered-against-dalit-leader-jignesh-mewani-jnu-student-umar-khalid-28498">FIR was filled against Jignesh Mevani</a> for giving a provocative speech in Pune earlier in January.</p>

<p>He was there as a speaker at an event to commemorate the battle of Bhima-Koregaon between the East India Company and the Peshwa army.</p>

<p>The event was followed by severe violence between Dalit groups in Pune.</p>

<p>Later on January 7, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/jignesh-mevani-not-responsible-for-bhima-koregaon-violence-union-minister-ramdas-athawale-28765">Union Minister Ramdas Athawale</a> said that Mewani was not responsible for the violence at Bhima-Koregaon in Pune.&nbsp;</p>


The police refused to give permission claiming that the decision was taken to maintain law and order in the city ahead of the Republic Day

Delhi police have denied permission to a public event in which Dalit rights activist Jignesh Mevani was scheduled to take part. An event, scheduled to be held at Delhi's Parliament Street tomorrow, where Jignesh Mevani was to take part, has been cancelled as of now. (File Pic) pic.twitter.com/5jIEeOOGEl — ANI (@ANI) January 8, 2018 × The police refused to give permission claiming that the decision was taken to maintain law and order in the city ahead of the Republic Day. Jignesh was supposed to talk about the issues like land, dignity and education in the event at the Parliament street on January 9. Earlier in January, he was denied permission to speak in Mumbai by Mumbai police in which JNU student leader Umar Khalid was also supposed to take part. Several students were also detained by the police for protesting outside the venue against the permission refused by the police. The organiser of the event, Sachin Bansode, president of Chhatra Bharati and his deputy Sagar Bhalerao and an MLC Kapil were also detained by the police. An FIR was filled against Jignesh Mevani for giving a provocative speech in Pune earlier in January. He was there as a speaker at an event to commemorate the battle of Bhima-Koregaon between the East India Company and the Peshwa army. The event was followed by severe violence between Dalit groups in Pune. Later on January 7, Union Minister Ramdas Athawale said that Mewani was not responsible for the violence at Bhima-Koregaon in Pune.

Delhi Police refuse to give permission to Jignesh Mevani event

<p>The Delhi Police on Sunday sent notice to the administration of Max hospital in connection with medical negligence issue and sought detailed information in the regard.</p>

<p>The police have also asked about the duty of the doctors and the rest of the staff on the day of the incident.</p>

<p>The hospital administration has been asked to be present for an interrogation.</p>

<p>Earlier on Saturday, Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Kumar Jain said if the Max hospital continued with the negligence, the state government would cancel their licence.</p>

<p>The family members of the newborn, who was allegedly declared dead along with his still-born twin by the hospital, <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/family-demands-strict-action-against-hospital-for-declaring-newborn-dead-25651">staged a sit-in protest outside the hospital yesterday demanding a strict action against them.</a></p>

<p>The Shalimar Bagh <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-newborn-declared-dead-by-hospital-found-alive-later-25612">Max Hospital on Friday handed over the twins, thinking both to be dead, to the family in plastic bags.</a></p>

<p>When the twins were brought to the burial ground, the parents just before performing the last rites realised that one of them showed movements inside the bag.</p>

<p>They immediately rushed to a nearby hospital where the doctors informed one of them to be alive.</p>

<p>A medical negligence case has been registered under section 308 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) against the hospital.&nbsp;</p>


Earlier on Saturday, Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Kumar Jain said if the Max hospital continued with the negligence, the state government would cancel their licence

The Delhi Police on Sunday sent notice to the administration of Max hospital in connection with medical negligence issue and sought detailed information in the regard. The police have also asked about the duty of the doctors and the rest of the staff on the day of the incident. The hospital administration has been asked to be present for an interrogation. Earlier on Saturday, Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Kumar Jain said if the Max hospital continued with the negligence, the state government would cancel their licence. The family members of the newborn, who was allegedly declared dead along with his still-born twin by the hospital, staged a sit-in protest outside the hospital yesterday demanding a strict action against them. The Shalimar Bagh Max Hospital on Friday handed over the twins, thinking both to be dead, to the family in plastic bags. When the twins were brought to the burial ground, the parents just before performing the last rites realised that one of them showed movements inside the bag. They immediately rushed to a nearby hospital where the doctors informed one of them to be alive. A medical negligence case has been registered under section 308 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) against the hospital.

Medical negligence: Delhi Police sends notice to Max Hospital

<p>In a case of negligence, Max hospital Shalimar Bagh in Delhi has declared one of the twins dead while the baby was still alive.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The parents of the child said they were about to bury the child when they found out that it was alive.</p>

<p>Ashish, the man whose child was declared dead by Max Hospital and was found alive later, said after the baby was declared dead, babies were given to him in packets, when they left for cremation ground they noticed movement and on checking found one was breathing.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>They took the baby to a nursing home near their residence where the baby is admitted, though the condition is critical.</p>

<p>The Delhi government has ordered an inquiry into the matter.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>News agency ANI quoting Delhi Police Spokesperson Deependra Pathak said that the police were taking into account all details of the situation, and were also consulting legal experts.</p>

<p>&quot;It is a very shocking incident and shows the height of negligence. We have started immediate inquiry and investigation in this case. We are also consulting legal experts,&quot; Pathak was quoted as saying.</p>

<p>The Delhi Police will take further action if a case of negligence surfaces.</p>

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<p>&quot;Under the court&#39;s direction, we will also consult Delhi Medical Council or Indian Medical Council, and convey to them details of all circumstances. Then, we&#39;ll take legal action if a case of negligence surfaces,&quot; Pathak said, adding that the police will also look if there are more cases of criminal negligence in the hospital.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Union Health Minister JP Nadda has spoken to Health Secretary in this connection.</p>

<p>&#39;&#39;Very unfortunate incident. I&#39;ve asked Delhi government to look into it the matter and take necessary action,&#39;&#39; Nadda said.&nbsp;</p>


The parents of the child said they were about to bury the child when they found out that it was alive.

In a case of negligence, Max hospital Shalimar Bagh in Delhi has declared one of the twins dead while the baby was still alive. The parents of the child said they were about to bury the child when they found out that it was alive. Ashish, the man whose child was declared dead by Max Hospital and was found alive later, said after the baby was declared dead, babies were given to him in packets, when they left for cremation ground they noticed movement and on checking found one was breathing. After being declared dead, babies were given to us in packets, when we left for cremation ground we noticed movement & on checking found one was breathing. We immediately rushed to nearby hospital: Ashish, man whose child was declared dead by Max Hospital & was found alive later pic.twitter.com/EyhmL8EVXt — ANI (@ANI) December 1, 2017 × They took the baby to a nursing home near their residence where the baby is admitted, though the condition is critical. The Delhi government has ordered an inquiry into the matter. Very unfortunate incident, have asked Delhi government to look into it the matter and take necessary action: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Max Hospital medical negligence issue #Delhi pic.twitter.com/WBPtlhlVH6 — ANI (@ANI) December 1, 2017 × News agency ANI quoting Delhi Police Spokesperson Deependra Pathak said that the police were taking into account all details of the situation, and were also consulting legal experts. "It is a very shocking incident and shows the height of negligence. We have started immediate inquiry and investigation in this case. We are also consulting legal experts," Pathak was quoted as saying. The Delhi Police will take further action if a case of negligence surfaces. Appeal to the states adopt Clinical Establishments Act so that regulatory authorities are operative and can see working and functioning of private institutions: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Max Hospital medical negligence issue #Delhi pic.twitter.com/oQaYIOKpTk — ANI (@ANI) December 1, 2017 × "Under the court's direction, we will also consult Delhi Medical Council or Indian Medical Council, and convey to them details of all circumstances. Then, we'll take legal action if a case of negligence surfaces," Pathak said, adding that the police will also look if there are more cases of criminal negligence in the hospital. Meanwhile, Union Health Minister JP Nadda has spoken to Health Secretary in this connection. ''Very unfortunate incident. I've asked Delhi government to look into it the matter and take necessary action,'' Nadda said.

Newborn, declared dead by Delhi hospital, found alive by parents

<p>Tennis star Maria Sharapova has been charged with cheating and criminal conspiracy by Delhi Police on a&nbsp;plea by people who invested in&nbsp;a&nbsp;housing project which she endorsed. Sharapova had&nbsp;endorsed the luxury housing project during her India trip in 2012, but it collapsed and the builders issued no refund.</p>

<p>Homestead infrastructure development, the firm&nbsp;behind the housing project,&nbsp;had allegedly taken crores of rupees from homebuyers before the project collapsed.</p>

<p>The lawyer representing one of the buyers, Piyush Singh, said that police had filed initial charges of cheating and criminal conspiracy against Sharapova as part of a wider case against the firm homestead infrastructure development.</p>

<p>Singh also explained the reason for booking Sharapova under the same charges is that any celebrity who endorses any product technically becomes an agent for the company.</p>

<p>&quot;Any celebrity who endorses any product technically becomes an agent for that company. No one would have invested in the project if Sharapova&#39;s name was not there,&quot; said Singh.</p>

<p>The project in Gurugram was supposed to be ready in 2016 but, Singh said, construction work was abandoned after builders collected the money from homebuyers.</p>

<p>Sharapova came to India in 2012 to launch the luxury high-rise apartment complex name Ballet by Sharapova, but the project never took off.</p>

<p>The buyers were told that the infrastructure would have a tennis academy, a clubhouse, and helipad.</p>

<p>The website of the project has quoted Sharapova as saying &quot;My goal is to make the owners feel like they own something special and different from everything else available to them. And this perspective is the same as I would have when looking for a home myself&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to Forbes, the Sharapova made almost $30 million in 2015, with $23 million of the coming from endorsements like the projects in Gurgaon.&nbsp;</p>

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The tennis star Maria Sharapova has been charged with cheating and criminal conspiracy by Delhi police after Sharapova endorsed a luxury housing project during her India trip in 2012

Tennis star Maria Sharapova has been charged with cheating and criminal conspiracy by Delhi Police on a plea by people who invested in a housing project which she endorsed. Sharapova had endorsed the luxury housing project during her India trip in 2012, but it collapsed and the builders issued no refund. Homestead infrastructure development, the firm behind the housing project, had allegedly taken crores of rupees from homebuyers before the project collapsed. The lawyer representing one of the buyers, Piyush Singh, said that police had filed initial charges of cheating and criminal conspiracy against Sharapova as part of a wider case against the firm homestead infrastructure development. Singh also explained the reason for booking Sharapova under the same charges is that any celebrity who endorses any product technically becomes an agent for the company. "Any celebrity who endorses any product technically becomes an agent for that company. No one would have invested in the project if Sharapova's name was not there," said Singh. The project in Gurugram was supposed to be ready in 2016 but, Singh said, construction work was abandoned after builders collected the money from homebuyers. Sharapova came to India in 2012 to launch the luxury high-rise apartment complex name Ballet by Sharapova, but the project never took off. The buyers were told that the infrastructure would have a tennis academy, a clubhouse, and helipad. The website of the project has quoted Sharapova as saying "My goal is to make the owners feel like they own something special and different from everything else available to them. And this perspective is the same as I would have when looking for a home myself" According to Forbes, the Sharapova made almost $30 million in 2015, with $23 million of the coming from endorsements like the projects in Gurgaon.

Maria Sharapova charged with cheating and criminal conspiracy by Delhi Police

<p>Five persons were arrested Tuesday after a shootout with Delhi and Punjab Police at Delhi&#39;s Dwarka Mor Metro station.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Twelves pistols and a 100 bullets&nbsp;were recovered.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>No injuries were reported.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A search continues for any more accomplices of the five arrested men.&nbsp;</p>


Twelves pistols and a 100 bullets were recovered by the police

Five persons were arrested Tuesday after a shootout with Delhi and Punjab Police at Delhi's Dwarka Mor Metro station. Twelves pistols and a 100 bullets were recovered. #Visuals from #Delhi: 5 people apprehended in a shootout with Delhi and Punjab police at Dwarka Mor Metro Pillar 768, no injuries reported. 12 pistols and 100 bullets recovered. pic.twitter.com/svB8dOaBbq — ANI (@ANI) November 21, 2017 × #Visuals from #Delhi: 5 people apprehended in a shootout with Delhi and Punjab police at Dwarka Mor Metro Pillar 768, no injuries reported. 12 pistols and 100 bullets recovered. pic.twitter.com/svB8dOaBbq — ANI (@ANI) November 21, 2017 × No injuries were reported. A search continues for any more accomplices of the five arrested men.

Delhi: Five arrested after shootout with Delhi & Punjab Police in Dwarka

<p>Delhi University is behaving like an ostrich by &quot;sticking its head in the sand&quot; instead of taking action against a law student accused of intimidating teachers on several occasions, the Delhi High Court said on Tuesday.</p>

<p>&quot;There is complete lawlessness and you have stuck your head in the sand like an ostrich,&quot; a bench of justices Siddharth Mridul and Deepa Sharma told the university. They&nbsp;also said&nbsp;that the court &quot;would not permit lawless elements to roam free in the campus&quot;. The court was hearing a plea initiated on an alleged assault on the Dean and some professors of DU&#39;s Law Faculty by some students last year.</p>

<p>The Delhi Police also felt some heat from the bench which said this was a &quot;law and order situation&quot; and the courts cannot be expected to &quot;police the law faculty&quot; in DU. The court told the agency that it had earlier also observed that &quot;inevitability of punishment would be the only deterrent&quot; against lawless behaviour.</p>

<p>The remarks from the bench came after the police told the court that the student in question, former DUSU President Satender Awana, continued to intimidate the teaching faculty despite several FIRs against him. In addition to that, two chargesheets against Awana in connection with the incidents of violence against the law faculty members, including Dean Ved Kumari, were also filed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police, represented by its standing counsel Rahul Mehra, said that chargesheets were filed on October 17 in the trial court and the next date of hearing&nbsp;was on January 9, 2018. The bench, thereafter, listed the matter for further hearing on November 15 so that the amicus curiae appointed by it can peruse the chargesheets filed by the police.</p>

<p>Delhi police was also given time to file a status report in the matter.</p>


Delhi University is behaving like an ostrich instead of taking action against a law student accused of intimidating teachers on several occasions, Delhi High Court said today.

Delhi University is behaving like an ostrich by "sticking its head in the sand" instead of taking action against a law student accused of intimidating teachers on several occasions, the Delhi High Court said on Tuesday. "There is complete lawlessness and you have stuck your head in the sand like an ostrich," a bench of justices Siddharth Mridul and Deepa Sharma told the university. They also said that the court "would not permit lawless elements to roam free in the campus". The court was hearing a plea initiated on an alleged assault on the Dean and some professors of DU's Law Faculty by some students last year. The Delhi Police also felt some heat from the bench which said this was a "law and order situation" and the courts cannot be expected to "police the law faculty" in DU. The court told the agency that it had earlier also observed that "inevitability of punishment would be the only deterrent" against lawless behaviour. The remarks from the bench came after the police told the court that the student in question, former DUSU President Satender Awana, continued to intimidate the teaching faculty despite several FIRs against him. In addition to that, two chargesheets against Awana in connection with the incidents of violence against the law faculty members, including Dean Ved Kumari, were also filed. The police, represented by its standing counsel Rahul Mehra, said that chargesheets were filed on October 17 in the trial court and the next date of hearing was on January 9, 2018. The bench, thereafter, listed the matter for further hearing on November 15 so that the amicus curiae appointed by it can peruse the chargesheets filed by the police. Delhi police was also given time to file a status report in the matter.

Delhi University behaving like an ostrich, not focusing on threats to law faculty: High Court

<p>The Delhi Police on Tuesday conducted searches across Delhi to trace Honeypreet Insan, the adopted daughter of jailed Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who has gone missing ahead of her anticipatory bail hearing today.</p>

<p>Armed with an arrest warrant, the police raided a house in the capital&#39;s Greater Kailash area where Honeypreet was believed to be in hiding.</p>

<p>The arrest warrant against Honeypreet, whose real name is Priyanka Taneja, has been for her alleged role in the with incidents of violence following the conviction of the self-proclaimed godman. The police also said they are searching for two other functionaries, Aditya and Pawan Insan, of the Sirsa-based Dera Sacha Sauda.</p>

<p>The Delhi Police said a team of Panchkula Police had come with an arrest warrant for Honeypreet on a tip-off that she was present in a house in GK&#39;s A block.</p>

<p>However, the raid did not yield anything, a top official of the Delhi Police said, adding that the house in GK was registered as a property of the Dera Sacha Sauda.</p>

<p>Panchkula Commissioner of Police said a team headed by the Assistant Commissioner of Police was present in New Delhi defend the case in court if the need arose.</p>

<p>In her affidavit, Honeypreet has alleged that she has been falsely implicated and that her life and liberty are at stake.</p>

<p>She also states that she is ready to make herself available for investigations as and when required. She has also alleged that she is facing life threats from a drug syndicate of Punjab and Haryana.</p>

<p>Police has said that any person giving any information leading to the arrest of the three accused absconding and other accused in the Panchkula on August 25 will be suitably rewarded and his/her identity kept secret.</p>

<p>The Haryana Police said today that a court in Panchkula had yesterday issued an arrest warrant against Honeypreet Insan, Dera spokesperson Aditya Insan, and Dera&#39;s top functionary Pawan Insan in connection with incidents of violence in Panchkula.</p>

<p>The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Haryana Police had moved an application before the court seeking arrest warrants of the three accused, Haryana Director General of Police BS Sandhu said.<br />
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He added that if the Dera chief continued to evade arrest, police will again move court with a plea to declare them as proclaimed offenders.</p>

<p>Honeypreet Insan has been on the run following the conviction of Dera chief by a special CBI court in Panchkula on August 25 in two rape cases. She moved the Delhi High Court on Tuesday seeking anticipatory bail.</p>

<p>Priyanka Taneja alias Honeypreet, the adopted daughter of the jailed Dera chief, tops the list of 43 persons &#39;wanted&#39; by the Haryana Police in connection with incidents of violence that had followed Ram Rahim&#39;s conviction in the rape cases.</p>

<p>Gurmeet Ram Rahim was convicted by the special CBI court in Panchkula on August 25, following which violence and arson had erupted in Panchkula and Sirsa districts of Haryana which had left 41 people dead and several others injured.</p>

<p>Honeypreet had accompanied the Dera head when he had come to the special CBI court on August 25. She had also travelled along with him in the special chopper which ferried them to Rohtak from Panchkula after the conviction.</p>

<p>The sect head is currently lodged in Sunaria jail in Rohtak district of Haryana.</p>


In her affidavit, Honeypreet has alleged that she has been falsely implicated and that her life and liberty are at stake

The Delhi Police on Tuesday conducted searches across Delhi to trace Honeypreet Insan, the adopted daughter of jailed Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who has gone missing ahead of her anticipatory bail hearing today. Armed with an arrest warrant, the police raided a house in the capital's Greater Kailash area where Honeypreet was believed to be in hiding. The arrest warrant against Honeypreet, whose real name is Priyanka Taneja, has been for her alleged role in the with incidents of violence following the conviction of the self-proclaimed godman. The police also said they are searching for two other functionaries, Aditya and Pawan Insan, of the Sirsa-based Dera Sacha Sauda. The Delhi Police said a team of Panchkula Police had come with an arrest warrant for Honeypreet on a tip-off that she was present in a house in GK's A block. However, the raid did not yield anything, a top official of the Delhi Police said, adding that the house in GK was registered as a property of the Dera Sacha Sauda. Panchkula Commissioner of Police said a team headed by the Assistant Commissioner of Police was present in New Delhi defend the case in court if the need arose. In her affidavit, Honeypreet has alleged that she has been falsely implicated and that her life and liberty are at stake. She also states that she is ready to make herself available for investigations as and when required. She has also alleged that she is facing life threats from a drug syndicate of Punjab and Haryana. Police has said that any person giving any information leading to the arrest of the three accused absconding and other accused in the Panchkula on August 25 will be suitably rewarded and his/her identity kept secret. The Haryana Police said today that a court in Panchkula had yesterday issued an arrest warrant against Honeypreet Insan, Dera spokesperson Aditya Insan, and Dera's top functionary Pawan Insan in connection with incidents of violence in Panchkula. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Haryana Police had moved an application before the court seeking arrest warrants of the three accused, Haryana Director General of Police BS Sandhu said. He added that if the Dera chief continued to evade arrest, police will again move court with a plea to declare them as proclaimed offenders. Honeypreet Insan has been on the run following the conviction of Dera chief by a special CBI court in Panchkula on August 25 in two rape cases. She moved the Delhi High Court on Tuesday seeking anticipatory bail. Priyanka Taneja alias Honeypreet, the adopted daughter of the jailed Dera chief, tops the list of 43 persons 'wanted' by the Haryana Police in connection with incidents of violence that had followed Ram Rahim's conviction in the rape cases. Gurmeet Ram Rahim was convicted by the special CBI court in Panchkula on August 25, following which violence and arson had erupted in Panchkula and Sirsa districts of Haryana which had left 41 people dead and several others injured. Honeypreet had accompanied the Dera head when he had come to the special CBI court on August 25. She had also travelled along with him in the special chopper which ferried them to Rohtak from Panchkula after the conviction. The sect head is currently lodged in Sunaria jail in Rohtak district of Haryana.

Ahead of anticipatory bail plea, Delhi Police conduct searches to trace Honeypreet Insan

<p>The Delhi High Court was today put on high alert after the police received an anonymous call about a bomb threat on its premises, which later turned out to be a hoax.</p>

<p>Soon after the call was received around&nbsp;11 am, Delhi Police commandos of the Quick Reaction Team were instantly deployed at Gate-5 of the High Court along with the Bomb Disposal Squad and fire tender vehicles.</p>

<p>The call was received by the control room from a man who claimed to have planted bombs inside the court complex, the police said.</p>

<p>The bomb squad was alerted and the entire court complex thoroughly scanned. However, the call was found to be a hoax, they said. An intensive search was carried out and sniffer dogs deployed.</p>

<p>The police are on the lookout for the caller who has since switched off his phone.</p>

<p>Senior police officials, including the ACP, were in high court and held meeting with the HC Registrar General D K Sharma in this regard, court sources told<em> PTI.</em></p>

<p>Delhi High Court Bar Association Ex-officio Abhijat confirmed that the police had received such a call.&quot;The police have received a call and search is going on. However work and court proceedings have not been affected,&quot; he said.&nbsp;</p>


The Delhi High Court was today put on high alert after the police received an anonymous call about a bomb threat on its premises, which later turned out to be a hoax

The Delhi High Court was today put on high alert after the police received an anonymous call about a bomb threat on its premises, which later turned out to be a hoax. Soon after the call was received around 11 am, Delhi Police commandos of the Quick Reaction Team were instantly deployed at Gate-5 of the High Court along with the Bomb Disposal Squad and fire tender vehicles. The call was received by the control room from a man who claimed to have planted bombs inside the court complex, the police said. The bomb squad was alerted and the entire court complex thoroughly scanned. However, the call was found to be a hoax, they said. An intensive search was carried out and sniffer dogs deployed. The police are on the lookout for the caller who has since switched off his phone. Senior police officials, including the ACP, were in high court and held meeting with the HC Registrar General D K Sharma in this regard, court sources told PTI. Delhi High Court Bar Association Ex-officio Abhijat confirmed that the police had received such a call."The police have received a call and search is going on. However work and court proceedings have not been affected," he said.

Delhi High Court on high alert after bomb threat

<p>A Dehi man chopped off his daughters ears because, so he claims,&nbsp;he believed a &quot;ghost&quot; would take her away if he didn&#39;t, ANI reports.</p>

<p>Delhi police arrested the man, 35, named Amrit Bahadur. The incident took place at about 1:30am on Thursday.</p>

<p>Family told the police that the father has been &quot;mentally disturbed&quot; since the death of his baby daughter a few months ago.</p>

<p>Since that happened, he has had hallucationations about a &quot;ghost&quot; who threatened to also take away his second child.</p>

<p>The district chief of police explained some&nbsp;background information to ANI:</p>

<p>&quot;Bahadur works in an unorganised sector as a cleaner. He came to his house around 1:30 am&nbsp;and he was drunk. He was having hallucinations. He felt that something is there that&#39;s compelling him to do this act and if he does not do that then he may lose his daughter. Therefore, he said that he chopped off the girl&#39;s ear. In the meantime, the family woke up and called up the neighbours who informed the police and the girl was rescued,&quot; DCP (Shahdra) Nupur Prasad told ANI.</p>

<p>The girl was referred to AIIMS hospital.</p>

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A Dehi man chopped off his daughters ears because, so he claims, he believed a "ghost" would take her away if he didn't, ANI reports. Delhi police arrested the man, 35, named Amrit Bahadur. The incident took place at about 1:30am on Thursday. Family told the police that the father has been "mentally disturbed" since the death of his baby daughter a few months ago. Since that happened, he has had hallucationations about a "ghost" who threatened to also take away his second child. The district chief of police explained some background information to ANI: "Bahadur works in an unorganised sector as a cleaner. He came to his house around 1:30 am and he was drunk. He was having hallucinations. He felt that something is there that's compelling him to do this act and if he does not do that then he may lose his daughter. Therefore, he said that he chopped off the girl's ear. In the meantime, the family woke up and called up the neighbours who informed the police and the girl was rescued," DCP (Shahdra) Nupur Prasad told ANI. The girl was referred to AIIMS hospital. #Delhi: Man in GTB Nagar chopped off daughter’s ears after "hallucinations", claimed that a supernatural power asked him to do so; arrested pic.twitter.com/y5TlWKDb3x — ANI (@ANI_news) June 23, 2017 × A case has been registered, father arrested. Child has been referred to AIIMS: DCP, Shahdara, Nupur Prasad #Delhi pic.twitter.com/2wl9utPUuD — ANI (@ANI_news) June 23, 2017 ×

Father chops off daughter's ear because 'ghost' told him to: Delhi Police

<p>A head constable of the Delhi Police has been arrested for allegedly running down a woman in the Lutyen&#39;s Delhi area.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PTI reported that a speeding vehicle had mowed down Nirmal Devi (76), the mother of IAS officer Arun Baroka, who is currently posted as a joint secretary in the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, on Madhu Limaye Marg in Chanakyapuri on Thursday evening.</p>

<p>According to police, the constable -- Chandra Bhan -- had got his car repaired after the accident to try and cover up his crime.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But there had been a witness to the accident. A woman who worked as a domestic help in the area.</p>

<p>She had managed to note down two digits of the car&#39;s number (an 8 and a 2) and that the car had a police sticker pasted on it, which she told the police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police then visited mechanics in the area, which is how they were able to track the car.&nbsp;</p>

<p>PTI reported that Bhan at first tried to mislead the police, but he finally confessed to his crime.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bhan told police he had run from the scene of the crime out of fear.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Devi had been out for a&nbsp;walk when she was hit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She was rushed to hospital by her grandson, but died from her injuries.&nbsp;</p>


A witness had noted down two digits of the policeman's car number and that the car had a police sticker pasted on it

A head constable of the Delhi Police has been arrested for allegedly running down a woman in the Lutyen's Delhi area. PTI reported that a speeding vehicle had mowed down Nirmal Devi (76), the mother of IAS officer Arun Baroka, who is currently posted as a joint secretary in the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, on Madhu Limaye Marg in Chanakyapuri on Thursday evening. According to police, the constable -- Chandra Bhan -- had got his car repaired after the accident to try and cover up his crime. But there had been a witness to the accident. A woman who worked as a domestic help in the area. She had managed to note down two digits of the car's number (an 8 and a 2) and that the car had a police sticker pasted on it, which she told the police. The police then visited mechanics in the area, which is how they were able to track the car. PTI reported that Bhan at first tried to mislead the police, but he finally confessed to his crime. Bhan told police he had run from the scene of the crime out of fear. Devi had been out for a walk when she was hit. She was rushed to hospital by her grandson, but died from her injuries.

Delhi cop runs over bureaucrat's mother

<p>The Delhi Police have been put on high alert following intelligence inputs that a group of 20- 21 Laskar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists has entered the country to carry out attacks.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Delhi Police Special Cell has issued an advisory alerting its district, metro police and railway police units, asking them to step up security in market areas, religious places, malls and metro and railway stations.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The advisory has asked various police units to maintain utmost vigil and keep a &quot;sharp eye for suspected persons/ articles and vehicles&quot; and conduct proper frisking and checking of vehicles and persons.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This advisory comes close on the heels of terror attacks in Manchester in the UK and several other places across the world.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police sources say it is suspected that the group members might be putting up in Delhi, Mumbai, Rajasthan or Punjab.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Officials have also been asked to carry out mock drills to check preparedness of the their staff.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a recent interview to PTI, Delhi Police commissioner Amulya Patnaik had said that they needed to make extra efforts in maintaining vigil since the national capital was a favourite target of terror outfits.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ten PCR vans manned by National Security Guard-trained drivers and commandos have been deployed at vulnerable spots.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Parakram vans will be stationed at Vijay Chowk, Palika Bazar, IP Marg, Select Citywalk Mall in Saket, Vasant Kunj Mall, Pacific Mall in Subhash Nagar, Netaji Subhash Place market and mall complex, Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple and Jhandewalan.</p>

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Indian intelligence has learnt that a group of Laskar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists has entered the country to carry out terror strikes

The Delhi Police have been put on high alert following intelligence inputs that a group of 20- 21 Laskar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists has entered the country to carry out attacks. The Delhi Police Special Cell has issued an advisory alerting its district, metro police and railway police units, asking them to step up security in market areas, religious places, malls and metro and railway stations. The advisory has asked various police units to maintain utmost vigil and keep a "sharp eye for suspected persons/ articles and vehicles" and conduct proper frisking and checking of vehicles and persons. This advisory comes close on the heels of terror attacks in Manchester in the UK and several other places across the world. Police sources say it is suspected that the group members might be putting up in Delhi, Mumbai, Rajasthan or Punjab. Officials have also been asked to carry out mock drills to check preparedness of the their staff. In a recent interview to PTI, Delhi Police commissioner Amulya Patnaik had said that they needed to make extra efforts in maintaining vigil since the national capital was a favourite target of terror outfits. Ten PCR vans manned by National Security Guard-trained drivers and commandos have been deployed at vulnerable spots. The Parakram vans will be stationed at Vijay Chowk, Palika Bazar, IP Marg, Select Citywalk Mall in Saket, Vasant Kunj Mall, Pacific Mall in Subhash Nagar, Netaji Subhash Place market and mall complex, Akshardham Temple, Lotus Temple and Jhandewalan. (PTI)

Delhi on high alert after possible terror attack report

<p>A Delhi Police team here fired several shots in retaliation to an attack by two miscreants on Wednesday, leaving one of them wounded, even as his partner managed to escape.</p>

<p>And the policemen then rushed the injured miscreant to a hospital where they not only took his care but also donated blood to him.</p>

<p>The episode unfolded around 3.50 am in Rohini sector 9 when a few residents of Ahinsa Vihar made a police control room call to inform about two suspicious-looking men roaming in the area.</p>

<p>Within no time, a police team arrived at the spot and saw the duo trying to escape by scaling a boundary wall, a police official said.</p>

<p>Perturbed with the sight of policemen, one of the men, who was later identified as Nitin alias Sonu (24), fired at the team and scaled the boundary wall along with his partner, who was identified as Salman.</p>

<p>However, they were caught by a police team comprising assistant sub-inspector Ramashray Singh, head constable Rajesh Kumar and constable Ashok.</p>

<p>Sonu again opened fire at them and Ashok and Ramashray fired at him in response, the official said, adding five bullets hit Sonu, while Salman managed to give police the slip.</p>

<p>The two constables held Sonu and rushed him to a nearby hospital. &quot;Not only that, they (the constables) even donated blood to him,&quot; said the senior police officer.</p>

<p>While Sonu is undergoing treatment at the hospital, police are searching for his absconding associate, the official said.&nbsp;</p>

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And the policemen then rushed the injured miscreant to a hospital where they not only took his care but also donated blood to him

A Delhi Police team here fired several shots in retaliation to an attack by two miscreants on Wednesday, leaving one of them wounded, even as his partner managed to escape. And the policemen then rushed the injured miscreant to a hospital where they not only took his care but also donated blood to him. The episode unfolded around 3.50 am in Rohini sector 9 when a few residents of Ahinsa Vihar made a police control room call to inform about two suspicious-looking men roaming in the area. Within no time, a police team arrived at the spot and saw the duo trying to escape by scaling a boundary wall, a police official said. Perturbed with the sight of policemen, one of the men, who was later identified as Nitin alias Sonu (24), fired at the team and scaled the boundary wall along with his partner, who was identified as Salman. However, they were caught by a police team comprising assistant sub-inspector Ramashray Singh, head constable Rajesh Kumar and constable Ashok. Sonu again opened fire at them and Ashok and Ramashray fired at him in response, the official said, adding five bullets hit Sonu, while Salman managed to give police the slip. The two constables held Sonu and rushed him to a nearby hospital. "Not only that, they (the constables) even donated blood to him," said the senior police officer. While Sonu is undergoing treatment at the hospital, police are searching for his absconding associate, the official said. (PTI)

Delhi policemen shoot miscreant, then donate blood to save him

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f483364f-31a7-43b0-8e3a-8f1e50027bdc}{83}" paraid="586369389" >The Delhi Police Special Cell and Uttar Pradesh anti-terror squad (ATS) have arrested three suspected Islamic State operatives from Jalandhar (Punjab), Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Bijnor (Uttar Pradesh). Raids were also carried out in and Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh) and Narkatiaganj (Bihar). Police from six states were part of the operation.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f483364f-31a7-43b0-8e3a-8f1e50027bdc}{83}" paraid="586369389" >Special Cell Delhi Police, Uttar Pradesh (UP) ATS, Crime Investigation Department (CID) Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra ATS, Punjab and Bihar Police were involved in the operation.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f483364f-31a7-43b0-8e3a-8f1e50027bdc}{83}" paraid="586369389" >Speaking to the media from Lucknow, UP additional director general (law and order) Daljit Chaudhary told newswire PTI: &nbsp;&quot;They were conspiring to carry out a major attack to make a name for their group and create terror in the region.&quot;&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f483364f-31a7-43b0-8e3a-8f1e50027bdc}{83}" paraid="586369389" >The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) confirmed the arrest of a suspect, Nazim Shamshad Ahmed (26), who is from Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh. He was nabbed from the Mumbra township near Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f483364f-31a7-43b0-8e3a-8f1e50027bdc}{83}" paraid="586369389" >&quot;Three persons were detained from Mumbra in a joint operation of Maharashtra Police and Uttar Pradesh ATS. One of them has been arrested for his suspected involvement in terror activities. The other two are being questioned,&quot; Maharashtra ATS chief Atulchandra Kulkarni told PTI.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f483364f-31a7-43b0-8e3a-8f1e50027bdc}{83}" paraid="586369389" >While the UP ATS spokesperson said that six others have been detained by the police team for questioning, Maharashtra ATS sources said nearly 12 were taken into custody.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f483364f-31a7-43b0-8e3a-8f1e50027bdc}{83}" paraid="586369389" >Those arrested are suspected to be part of a module that was looking for potential recruits in Bihar, UP and Maharashtra.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f483364f-31a7-43b0-8e3a-8f1e50027bdc}{83}" paraid="586369389" >Chaudhary told reporters that the agencies have established evidence against four of the suspected, while five others were being interrogated.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f483364f-31a7-43b0-8e3a-8f1e50027bdc}{83}" paraid="586369389" >&quot;All those arrested are between 18 and 25 years old and were living in places like Mumbai, Jalandhar and UP. We have also found that they were definitely influenced by the material available on the internet,&quot; he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f483364f-31a7-43b0-8e3a-8f1e50027bdc}{83}" paraid="586369389" >He said these appear to be misguided youth and efforts will be made to bring them back into the mainstream.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f483364f-31a7-43b0-8e3a-8f1e50027bdc}{83}" paraid="586369389" >Investigations show that one of them wanted to finance the group and they were continuously communicating with each other about carrying out some major strike in the near future. The arrests were made before they could carry out any such attack after the police of different states tracked their conversations using surveillance.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f483364f-31a7-43b0-8e3a-8f1e50027bdc}{83}" paraid="586369389" >The ADG ruled out any link between those arrested today with a suspected terrorist killed in an encounter in Lucknow recently.</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f483364f-31a7-43b0-8e3a-8f1e50027bdc}{83}" paraid="586369389" >&nbsp;Indian media outlets, citing sources in the ATS, said one of the accused is a 26-year-old suspected of being an Islamic State recruiter from Mumbra, in Mumbai, and that several SIM cards were taken from his house by the authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{f483364f-31a7-43b0-8e3a-8f1e50027bdc}{83}" paraid="586369389" >(WION with inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</p>


The suspects from Jalandhar, Mumbai and Bijnor were arrested in the joint operation. An investigation is currently underway

The Delhi Police Special Cell and Uttar Pradesh anti-terror squad (ATS) have arrested three suspected Islamic State operatives from Jalandhar (Punjab), Mumbai (Maharashtra) and Bijnor (Uttar Pradesh). Raids were also carried out in and Muzaffarnagar (Uttar Pradesh) and Narkatiaganj (Bihar). Police from six states were part of the operation. Special Cell Delhi Police, Uttar Pradesh (UP) ATS, Crime Investigation Department (CID) Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra ATS, Punjab and Bihar Police were involved in the operation. Speaking to the media from Lucknow, UP additional director general (law and order) Daljit Chaudhary told newswire PTI: "They were conspiring to carry out a major attack to make a name for their group and create terror in the region." The Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) confirmed the arrest of a suspect, Nazim Shamshad Ahmed (26), who is from Bijnor in Uttar Pradesh. He was nabbed from the Mumbra township near Mumbai. "Three persons were detained from Mumbra in a joint operation of Maharashtra Police and Uttar Pradesh ATS. One of them has been arrested for his suspected involvement in terror activities. The other two are being questioned," Maharashtra ATS chief Atulchandra Kulkarni told PTI. While the UP ATS spokesperson said that six others have been detained by the police team for questioning, Maharashtra ATS sources said nearly 12 were taken into custody. Those arrested are suspected to be part of a module that was looking for potential recruits in Bihar, UP and Maharashtra. Chaudhary told reporters that the agencies have established evidence against four of the suspected, while five others were being interrogated. "All those arrested are between 18 and 25 years old and were living in places like Mumbai, Jalandhar and UP. We have also found that they were definitely influenced by the material available on the internet," he said. He said these appear to be misguided youth and efforts will be made to bring them back into the mainstream. Investigations show that one of them wanted to finance the group and they were continuously communicating with each other about carrying out some major strike in the near future. The arrests were made before they could carry out any such attack after the police of different states tracked their conversations using surveillance. The ADG ruled out any link between those arrested today with a suspected terrorist killed in an encounter in Lucknow recently. Indian media outlets, citing sources in the ATS, said one of the accused is a 26-year-old suspected of being an Islamic State recruiter from Mumbra, in Mumbai, and that several SIM cards were taken from his house by the authorities. (WION with inputs from agencies)

Police from 6 Indian states arrest 3 Islamic State suspects

<p>More than 1,000 Indian university students and faculty members took to the streets in New Delhi on Tuesday (February 28) to protest against campus violence allegedly perpetrated by right-wing student organisation&nbsp;Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad.</p>

<p>The rally was also held in support of a besieged undergraduate student, who had recently posted a social media message condemning the violence in a Delhi University college.</p>

<p>Protesters raised slogans against the student organisation and also carried placards reading: &quot;My nationalism is beyond your claustrophobic nationalism.&quot;</p>

<p>Gurmehar Kaur, a student of Lady Shri Ram college in New Delhi, was assailed and even threatened with rape on social media for voicing her protest against ABVP.</p>

<p>Though Kaur has decided to pull out from the protests against the nationalist student group, she tweeted support of the movement: &quot;2000 people in solidarity (sic)! All my friends. Our lovely faculty! how I wish I was there. Grinning.&quot;</p>

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All my friends. Our lovely faculty! ?? how I wish I was there *GRINNING* <a href="https://t.co/7dgDM05Ngp">pic.twitter.com/7dgDM05Ngp</a></p>
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<p>The rallies against ABVP, which is the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party&#39;s student organisation, has acquired a terse political tone, with several politicians attending the event in Delhi University&#39;s North Campus area.</p>

<p>Senior leaders of&nbsp;Communist Party of India (Marxist) --&nbsp;general secretary Sitaram Yechury and D&nbsp;Raja -- attended the rallies to put pressure on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#39;s BJP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Other &#39;secular&#39; party leaders -- Congress&#39; Rahul Gandhi and Aam Aadmi party convener Arvind Kejriwal -- also came out in support of the student demonstration, which has sharpened the debate around&nbsp;the country&#39;s freedom of expression.</p>

<p>The parties, which are&nbsp;perceived to be secular in India, have voiced their concern about a growing clampdown on free speech since Modi came to power in 2012.</p>

<p>CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury ripped into Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, or ABVP, for violently disrupting a literary event at Ramjas College last week.</p>

<p>&quot;They (ABVP) cannot win this with their intellectual skill and want to replace it with violence,&quot; said Yechury, who is attending the DU march in the university&#39;s North Campus area.</p>

<p>He also took a jibe at ABVP&#39;s definition of nationalism, saying: &quot;Our nationalism is &#39;we are Indian&#39; not &#39;who is a Hindu.&quot;</p>

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<p>Another CPI(M) leader attending the event was D Raja, who said: &quot;This is a collective fight to defend our constitutional rights. We will be raising the issue in the Parliament.&quot;</p>

<p>JNU leader Kanhaiya Kumar -- who had become the standard bearer for secularism in the country following the sedition case slapped against him last year -- also took part&nbsp;</p>

<p>ABVP had resorted to physically assaulting students and teachers of Ramjas College after learning about JNU students Umar Khalid and Shehla Rashid, whom they regard as &quot;anti-national&quot;, attending a literary event.</p>

<p>On Tuesday, students and teachers from DU&nbsp;and JNU launched a protest march from Khalsa College to Arts Faculty in Delhi University amid heavy police security.</p>

<p>Earlier this morning, eight students were detained after a&nbsp;scuffle between ABVP and AISA members at Delhi University, media reports said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Delhi Police deployed a huge&nbsp;contingent of nearly 900 policemen to ensure security in the campus.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Elsewhere in the campus, National Students Union of India(NSUI) students started their hunger strike outside the Arts Faculty at Delhi University with&nbsp;policemen keeping a tight vigil.</p>

<p>Yesterday (February 27), ABVP students had taken out a &#39;tiranga &#39;&nbsp;march&nbsp;at the campus.</p>

<p>Delhi University has been at the centre of clashes between ABVP and AISA students after Ramjas College extended an invite&nbsp;to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1c4Hn6iXHg">JNU student Umar Khalid to speak at an event</a> which was later withdrawn. Delhi Police had imposed sedition charges against&nbsp;Umar Khalid last year.</p>

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Conspicuous by her absence was Gurmehar Kaur who pulled out just before the march

More than 1,000 Indian university students and faculty members took to the streets in New Delhi on Tuesday (February 28) to protest against campus violence allegedly perpetrated by right-wing student organisation Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad. The rally was also held in support of a besieged undergraduate student, who had recently posted a social media message condemning the violence in a Delhi University college. Protesters raised slogans against the student organisation and also carried placards reading: "My nationalism is beyond your claustrophobic nationalism." Gurmehar Kaur, a student of Lady Shri Ram college in New Delhi, was assailed and even threatened with rape on social media for voicing her protest against ABVP. Though Kaur has decided to pull out from the protests against the nationalist student group, she tweeted support of the movement: "2000 people in solidarity (sic)! All my friends. Our lovely faculty! how I wish I was there. Grinning." 2000 people in SOLIDARITY! All my friends. Our lovely faculty! ?? how I wish I was there *GRINNING* pic.twitter.com/7dgDM05Ngp — Gurmehar Kaur (@mehartweets) February 28, 2017 × The rallies against ABVP, which is the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's student organisation, has acquired a terse political tone, with several politicians attending the event in Delhi University's North Campus area. Senior leaders of Communist Party of India (Marxist) -- general secretary Sitaram Yechury and D Raja -- attended the rallies to put pressure on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP. Other 'secular' party leaders -- Congress' Rahul Gandhi and Aam Aadmi party convener Arvind Kejriwal -- also came out in support of the student demonstration, which has sharpened the debate around the country's freedom of expression. The parties, which are perceived to be secular in India, have voiced their concern about a growing clampdown on free speech since Modi came to power in 2012. CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury ripped into Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad, or ABVP, for violently disrupting a literary event at Ramjas College last week. "They (ABVP) cannot win this with their intellectual skill and want to replace it with violence," said Yechury, who is attending the DU march in the university's North Campus area. He also took a jibe at ABVP's definition of nationalism, saying: "Our nationalism is 'we are Indian' not 'who is a Hindu." The faculty and students of DU have started a march to promote peace in campuses after the developments over the last week. The protestors were heard calling out, "ABVP go back." (WION) × Another CPI(M) leader attending the event was D Raja, who said: "This is a collective fight to defend our constitutional rights. We will be raising the issue in the Parliament." JNU leader Kanhaiya Kumar -- who had become the standard bearer for secularism in the country following the sedition case slapped against him last year -- also took part ABVP had resorted to physically assaulting students and teachers of Ramjas College after learning about JNU students Umar Khalid and Shehla Rashid, whom they regard as "anti-national", attending a literary event. On Tuesday, students and teachers from DU and JNU launched a protest march from Khalsa College to Arts Faculty in Delhi University amid heavy police security. Earlier this morning, eight students were detained after a scuffle between ABVP and AISA members at Delhi University, media reports said. Delhi: Students of Miranda House protest against ABVP over #RamjasRow pic.twitter.com/L0Vmme8lDu — ANI (@ANI_news) February 28, 2017 × Delhi Police deployed a huge contingent of nearly 900 policemen to ensure security in the campus. Elsewhere in the campus, National Students Union of India(NSUI) students started their hunger strike outside the Arts Faculty at Delhi University with policemen keeping a tight vigil. Yesterday (February 27), ABVP students had taken out a 'tiranga ' march at the campus. Delhi University has been at the centre of clashes between ABVP and AISA students after Ramjas College extended an invite to JNU student Umar Khalid to speak at an event which was later withdrawn. Delhi Police had imposed sedition charges against Umar Khalid last year. (WION)

Delhi University: Over 1,000 students march in protest against ABVP

<p>At least two Delhi police personnel were injured in a shootout at Nehru Place with alleged criminals on Monday in New Delhi.</p>

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<p>One of the criminals, Akbar was captured by the police. He had a reward of Rs 25,000 on his head.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, his accomplice managed to escape.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, Akbar&#39;s aide escaped.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The shootout took place in the wee hours, near the Nehru Place metro station.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Initial reports stated that at least 13 rounds were fired.&nbsp;</p>

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In the shootout, a wanted criminal, Akbar, with a reward of Rs 25,000 on his head was captured. His accomplice managed to escape

At least two Delhi police personnel were injured in a shootout at Nehru Place with alleged criminals on Monday in New Delhi. Delhi: After shootout near Nehru Place Metro Station, Police nabbed criminal Akbar, carrying a reward of Rs25k on his head.His aide escaped. pic.twitter.com/ZVyxhFOBwO — ANI (@ANI_news) February 6, 2017 × One of the criminals, Akbar was captured by the police. He had a reward of Rs 25,000 on his head. However, his accomplice managed to escape. However, Akbar's aide escaped. The shootout took place in the wee hours, near the Nehru Place metro station. Initial reports stated that at least 13 rounds were fired. (WION with inputs from ANI)

India: Two Delhi police personnel injured in shootout near Nehru Place

<p>The Indian government on Monday appointed Amulya Kumar Patnaik as the Commissioner of Delhi Police.</p>

<p>The government superseded two senior officers, Dharmendra Kumar and Deepak Mishra, both 1984-batch IPS officers, while appointing Patnaik, who is from the 1985-batch, PTI reported.</p>

<p>The top post in the Delhi Police had fallen vacant after Alok Kumar Verma was made chief of the Central Bureau of Investigation, the country&#39;s premier investigating agency.</p>

<p>&quot;Amulya Kumar Patnaik, IPS (AGMUT: 1985) has been appointed to the post of Commissioner of Police, Delhi from the date of actual assumption of the charge, in place of Shri Alok Kumar, IPS (AGMUT: 1979) who has been appointed as Director, CBI, till further orders,&quot; an order issued by the Government said.</p>

<p>Patnaik, a recipient of the President&#39;s Police medal for distinguished service and the Police medal for meritorious service, is currently serving as Special Commissioner (Administration).</p>

<p>Deepak Mishra and Dharmendra Kumar are serving as Additional Director General in the Central Reserve Police Force and Central Industrial Force.</p>

<p>Both were made special commissioners during the then Commissioner BS Bassi&#39;s tenure. The post was created by Bassi during his tenure but was later scrapped.</p>

<p>Two other senior officers of the cadre, 1982-batch JK Sharma and A K Singh of 1984 batch, have not been empanelled for the post of Director General at the centre.<br />
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Amulya Patnaik is a recipient of the President's Police medal for distinguished service and the Police medal for meritorious service

The Indian government on Monday appointed Amulya Kumar Patnaik as the Commissioner of Delhi Police. The government superseded two senior officers, Dharmendra Kumar and Deepak Mishra, both 1984-batch IPS officers, while appointing Patnaik, who is from the 1985-batch, PTI reported. The top post in the Delhi Police had fallen vacant after Alok Kumar Verma was made chief of the Central Bureau of Investigation, the country's premier investigating agency. "Amulya Kumar Patnaik, IPS (AGMUT: 1985) has been appointed to the post of Commissioner of Police, Delhi from the date of actual assumption of the charge, in place of Shri Alok Kumar, IPS (AGMUT: 1979) who has been appointed as Director, CBI, till further orders," an order issued by the Government said. Patnaik, a recipient of the President's Police medal for distinguished service and the Police medal for meritorious service, is currently serving as Special Commissioner (Administration). Deepak Mishra and Dharmendra Kumar are serving as Additional Director General in the Central Reserve Police Force and Central Industrial Force. Both were made special commissioners during the then Commissioner BS Bassi's tenure. The post was created by Bassi during his tenure but was later scrapped. Two other senior officers of the cadre, 1982-batch JK Sharma and A K Singh of 1984 batch, have not been empanelled for the post of Director General at the centre. (WION with inputs from PTI)

Amulya Patnaik appointed new chief of Delhi Police

<p>Police have launched a probe after a mysterious letter was delivered on November 14 to Jawaharlal Nehru University&#39;s Mahi-Mandvi hostel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Media reports cited sources as saying the letter was written by a woman from Aligarh who claimed to have information about the missing JNU student Najeeb Ahmed, who has been missing for more than a month now.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The letter was addressed to Najeeb. It was received by hostel president Azeem who informed Najeeb&#39;s mother Fatima Nafees about the letter and handed it over to her. Nafees, in turn, gave it to the crime branch.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reports said the woman wrote in the letter that she had seen Najeeb in Aligarh. She added that Najeeb sought her help, saying he had been &quot;locked up somewhere&quot; but had managed to escape.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The reports further said that by the time she was able to inform anybody, Najeeb had left or &quot;was probably taken away by some people&quot;.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The letter also apparently mentioned an address where she could be found but, the reports said, when officers of the crime branch reached the address, they found no one there.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The letter did not mention where Najeeb might have been &quot;locked up&quot;. Nor did it say anything about a ransom.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The reports said the courier agency that delivered the letter would be asked to say where it was despatched from and who might have sent it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The letter itself will be sent for forensic analysis.&nbsp;</p>

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The woman who reportedly wrote the letter said she had seen Najeeb Ahmed in a market in Aligarh

Police have launched a probe after a mysterious letter was delivered on November 14 to Jawaharlal Nehru University's Mahi-Mandvi hostel. Media reports cited sources as saying the letter was written by a woman from Aligarh who claimed to have information about the missing JNU student Najeeb Ahmed, who has been missing for more than a month now. The letter also mentioned an address where the woman could be found but when officers got there, they found no one × The letter was addressed to Najeeb. It was received by hostel president Azeem who informed Najeeb's mother Fatima Nafees about the letter and handed it over to her. Nafees, in turn, gave it to the crime branch. Reports said the woman wrote in the letter that she had seen Najeeb in Aligarh. She added that Najeeb sought her help, saying he had been "locked up somewhere" but had managed to escape. The reports further said that by the time she was able to inform anybody, Najeeb had left or "was probably taken away by some people". The letter also apparently mentioned an address where she could be found but, the reports said, when officers of the crime branch reached the address, they found no one there. The letter did not mention where Najeeb might have been "locked up". Nor did it say anything about a ransom. The reports said the courier agency that delivered the letter would be asked to say where it was despatched from and who might have sent it. The letter itself will be sent for forensic analysis. (WION)

Missing Indian student: Police launch probe after mysterious letter arrives at university

<p>The Delhi police on Friday arrested a passport and visa agent, identified as Shoaib, allegedly involved in the espionage ring run by an expelled Pakistani official.</p>

<p>The Jodhpur-based agent is the third suspected spy in the alleged espionage ring.</p>

<p>Ravindra Yadav, Joint Commissioner of Delhi police, said Shoaib was tasked to collect information about troops&rsquo; deployment in the border areas, news agency Reuters reported.</p>

<p>&quot;He (Shoaib) was also tasked to collect information about army, BSF (Border Security Force) deployment and troops&#39; movement. In the process, he had developed a large network. He had good relations with Maulana Ramzan, who was arrested day before yesterday (October 26), and Subhash Jangir. We have information about a few more names. I can&#39;t give much detail because interrogation has just begun,&quot; Yadav said in New Delhi, according to Reuters.</p>

<p>Yadav claimed that the spy had visited Pakistan at least six times.</p>

<p>&quot;His mother and maternal uncle hail from Pakistan,&quot; Yadav added.</p>

<p>On Thursday, India expelled a Pakistani diplomat Mehmood Akhtar, who allegedly ran a spy ring that collected sensitive information about Indian security operations along its border after arresting two of his agents, Maulana Ramzan and Subhash Jangir.</p>

<p>(WION with inputs from Reuters)</p>


The arrested accused has been identified as Shoaib who worked as a visa agent in India's northwest Jodhpur city

The Delhi police on Friday arrested a passport and visa agent, identified as Shoaib, allegedly involved in the espionage ring run by an expelled Pakistani official. The Jodhpur-based agent is the third suspected spy in the alleged espionage ring. Ravindra Yadav, Joint Commissioner of Delhi police, said Shoaib was tasked to collect information about troops’ deployment in the border areas, news agency Reuters reported. "He (Shoaib) was also tasked to collect information about army, BSF (Border Security Force) deployment and troops' movement. In the process, he had developed a large network. He had good relations with Maulana Ramzan, who was arrested day before yesterday (October 26), and Subhash Jangir. We have information about a few more names. I can't give much detail because interrogation has just begun," Yadav said in New Delhi, according to Reuters. Yadav claimed that the spy had visited Pakistan at least six times. "His mother and maternal uncle hail from Pakistan," Yadav added. On Thursday, India expelled a Pakistani diplomat Mehmood Akhtar, who allegedly ran a spy ring that collected sensitive information about Indian security operations along its border after arresting two of his agents, Maulana Ramzan and Subhash Jangir. (WION with inputs from Reuters)

India: Police arrest third suspected Pakistani spy

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India&#39;s crime record bureau&#39;s data show&nbsp;Delhi recorded one of the highest number of rape cases in the country.<br />
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As per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data of 2015, Delhi recorded 2,199 cases of rape, 92 cases of gangrape, and 927 cases under the child sexual abuse law -- The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.&nbsp;<br />
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But if one looks at the 2016 numbers, there seems to be a significant drop in crime cases against women.<br />
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As per the Delhi Police data, in the first six months of 2016, accessed by DNA, there were 473 cases of rape, 18 cases of gangrapes, and 572 cases registered under the POCSO Act.<br />
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There are also 709 cases of rapes under the &lsquo;others&rsquo; category, which includes cases registered under Section 377 (intercourse against order of nature), custodial rapes, etc.<br />
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These figures show the highest incidences from Outer Delhi. While there were 99 rape cases, there were three gangrape cases and 136 cases under the POCSO Act.<br />
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With four rapes, no gangrape cases and two cases under POCSO Act, New Delhi recorded the least number of violent incidents against women.&nbsp;<br />
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That is a significant drop of over 33%. Is that because Delhi is witnessing a decrease in sexual attacks on women?<br />
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After the December 2012 Delhi gang rape case, there was a sudden spurt in the number of rape cases reported in the city. The Delhi Police attributed it to proactive reporting and registration of such cases.&nbsp;<br />
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A slide in numbers does not necessarily mean the national capital has become safer. To put things into perspective, rape numbers in 2013 more than doubled from previous year.&nbsp;<br />
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But Delhi Police had then said the increase in numbers was a positive sign as police started recording cases verbatim.<br />
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Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chairperson Swati Maliwal said the decline in number of cases is down to poor conviction rate and less number of forensic labs in the city. She said such reasons deterred women from approaching the police.&nbsp;<br />
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&ldquo;Firstly, the conviction rates in such cases are shockingly low. In 2014, out of 11,000 cases there were convictions of less than 100, as per the data furnished by the Delhi Police to the DCW. And the number of forensic labs in Delhi is abysmal; there is only one such in the entire capital,&rdquo; said Maliwal.&nbsp;<br />
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She says that following a notice by the DCW, the forensic lab in Delhi, situated in Rohini, replied saying that over 1,500 of the samples in the facility in cases pertaining to rape were putrefied. &nbsp;<br />
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Maliwal says that a high level committee is need of the hour. &ldquo;A committee comprising home minister Rajnath Singh, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, LG Najeeb Jung and DCW can speed up the conviction. There should be a meeting every two months,&rdquo; said Mailwal. &nbsp;<br />
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(WION, this article first appeared in DNA)

Experts say a poor conviction rate may also lead to low numbers; 2015 saw Delhi report the highest number of rape cases

Amrita Madhukalya India's crime record bureau's data show Delhi recorded one of the highest number of rape cases in the country. As per the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data of 2015, Delhi recorded 2,199 cases of rape, 92 cases of gangrape, and 927 cases under the child sexual abuse law -- The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. But if one looks at the 2016 numbers, there seems to be a significant drop in crime cases against women. As per the Delhi Police data, in the first six months of 2016, accessed by DNA, there were 473 cases of rape, 18 cases of gangrapes, and 572 cases registered under the POCSO Act. There are also 709 cases of rapes under the ‘others’ category, which includes cases registered under Section 377 (intercourse against order of nature), custodial rapes, etc. These figures show the highest incidences from Outer Delhi. While there were 99 rape cases, there were three gangrape cases and 136 cases under the POCSO Act. With four rapes, no gangrape cases and two cases under POCSO Act, New Delhi recorded the least number of violent incidents against women. That is a significant drop of over 33%. Is that because Delhi is witnessing a decrease in sexual attacks on women? After the December 2012 Delhi gang rape case, there was a sudden spurt in the number of rape cases reported in the city. The Delhi Police attributed it to proactive reporting and registration of such cases. A slide in numbers does not necessarily mean the national capital has become safer. To put things into perspective, rape numbers in 2013 more than doubled from previous year. But Delhi Police had then said the increase in numbers was a positive sign as police started recording cases verbatim. Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chairperson Swati Maliwal said the decline in number of cases is down to poor conviction rate and less number of forensic labs in the city. She said such reasons deterred women from approaching the police. “Firstly, the conviction rates in such cases are shockingly low. In 2014, out of 11,000 cases there were convictions of less than 100, as per the data furnished by the Delhi Police to the DCW. And the number of forensic labs in Delhi is abysmal; there is only one such in the entire capital,” said Maliwal. She says that following a notice by the DCW, the forensic lab in Delhi, situated in Rohini, replied saying that over 1,500 of the samples in the facility in cases pertaining to rape were putrefied. Maliwal says that a high level committee is need of the hour. “A committee comprising home minister Rajnath Singh, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, LG Najeeb Jung and DCW can speed up the conviction. There should be a meeting every two months,” said Mailwal. (WION, this article first appeared in DNA)

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