New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) A massive fire broke out at a warehouse storing exhibition materials in Delhi’s Chandan Hola area in the early hours of Sunday, triggering a major firefighting operation in which more than 25 fire tenders were pressed into service. After hours of sustained efforts, firefighters succeeded in bringing the blaze under control, with no casualties reported.According to the Delhi Fire Services (DFS), the department received a call about the fire at around 2:11 a.m. The blaze…
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New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) A major fire broke out at a three-storey commercial building housing an electronics showroom in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar area early on Wednesday, prompting a large-scale firefighting operation involving more than 15 fire tenders and over 75 firefighters, officials said. According to the Delhi Fire Services, the blaze originated in the basement of the ground-plus-three-storey building and quickly spread throughout the structure, which is built over an area of approximately 350…
New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) Continuing its crackdown on illegal activities, the Dwarka District Police on Tuesday busted a gambling racket operating in JJ Colony in Sector-3, Bindapur, and arrested 14 persons allegedly involved in the operation, officials said.Police recovered stake money amounting to Rs 6,810 along with gambling-related material, including writing pads, charts, satta slips, carbon papers, pens, mobile phones, and electronic devices used for maintaining gambling transaction records…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Delhi Police have filed a detailed chargesheet against 18 adults and 2 minors in connection with the killing of a 26-year-old man in the Uttam Nagar area of West Delhi during Holi celebrations earlier this year. The victim was identified as Tarun Khatik.The chargesheet, running over 500 pages, has named a total of 20 accused persons, including 18 adults and 2 minors.According to police, the two minors have also been found to be allegedly involved in the incident. A Prelim…
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, the Special Staff of Central District Police in New Delhi has apprehended a desperate and habitual snatcher and recovered a high-end stolen mobile phone, successfully working out a recent snatching case registered at Ranjit Nagar police station.The accused, identified as Rahul alias Ganja alias Nagender (34), a resident of Raghubir Nagar, was arrested following a well-coordinated operation based on secret inputs and sustained surveillance.Accor…
New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has disposed of a petition filed by the family of a youth killed in Holi-related violence in Uttam Nagar, after noting submissions by the police that the situation is under constant watch and that “the best possible protection” is being provided to the petitioners.A single-judge Bench of Justice Girish Kathpalia recorded the submission that the local police is actively monitoring developments on the ground and has taken comprehensive steps to s…
New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) The security grid in Uttam Nagar has been significantly strengthened on Thursday for Ram Navami celebrations, with authorities deploying extensive police and paramilitary forces to maintain law and order. A total of 650 police personnel have been stationed across the area, supported by 12 units of paramilitary forces, including CRPF personnel, to ensure a multi-layered security arrangement. To closely monitor the situation, 25 special pickets have been set up at strate…
New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to entertain a plea seeking directions for a court-monitored probe into the killing of a youth during Holi celebrations in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar. While granting liberty to the petitioner to approach the Delhi Commissioner of Police with a detailed representation, a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant observed that the reliefs sought, including protection for the victim’s family, should first be taken up with…
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Streets in various parts of the country, on Saturday, witnessed increased police deployment as the country celebrates the Eid-ul-Fitr festival along with the ongoing nine-day Chaitra Navratri festival.Eid-ul-Fitr, which signifies the conclusion of the holy month of Ramadan, is being observed by Muslims across the globe including India, with prayers, feasts, and gatherings on Saturday. In a gesture of communal harmony and brotherhood, members of the Hindu community in J…
New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) A heavy deployment of around 150-200 police personnel has been put in place in the Uttam Nagar area of New Delhi to maintain law and order in view of Eid-ul-Fitr being observed on Saturday.Despite earlier apprehensions about possible tension in the locality, the situation has remained completely under control, largely due to the strong and visible police presence across sensitive points in the area.Visuals from the morning Eid prayers reflected an atmosphere of calm an…