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New Indian Express
11-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Delhi police arrests over 4K criminals in six months
NEW DELHI: Delhi Police's Southern Range has made significant strides in the first half of 2025, arresting more than 4,000 alleged criminals and seizing more than 600 firearms as part of its ongoing battle against crime, an officer said on Thursday. 'The campaign, titled Crackdown-2025, was initiated in January this year across the South and Southeast districts of the capital,' said Joint Commissioner of Police (Southern Range) SK Jain. The Southern Range executed four major operations, Garuda, Vajra, Shastra, and Nischay, resulting in a drastic reduction in street crime and a major dent in illegal activities, the officer added. Between January 1 and June 30, 4,300 arrests were made across the Southern Range, along with the recovery of 609 stolen mobile phones, 23 pistols, 149 country-made firearms, 241 live cartridges, and 250 knives. Police also seized over 262 kg of ganja, 6.6 kg of charas, 1.3 kg of smack, and synthetic drugs like methaqualone. In addition, illicit cash worth over Rs 1 crore was recovered, along with stolen gold, diamonds, and household items. Police said that under Operation Garuda, 421 foreign nationals, comprising 336 Bangladeshi and 85 African-origin people, were deported.
Hans India
10-07-2025
- Hans India
Over 4,300 arrested, heinous offences decrease in southern range: Delhi Police
New Delhi: In a sweeping crackdown on crime, the Delhi Police southern range has achieved major success in the first half of 2025, arresting over 4,300 criminals and dismantling key networks of robbers, drug traffickers, arms dealers, and illegal immigrants. The relentless six-month operation - codenamed Operation Garuda, Vajra, Shastra, and Nischay - has led to a significant drop in street crime, robbery, and thefts across South and South-East Delhi. As per data shared by the Joint Commissioner of Police (Southern Range), S.K. Jain, the operations were focused, intelligence-led, and targeted at the roots of organised criminal activity. The results speak for themselves: 4,300 plus arrests, including 430 robbers and snatchers, 455 illegal arms offenders, and 170 drug traffickers. The operations also include recovery of over 609 stolen mobile phones, 262 kg of Ganja, 6.6 kg of Charas, 1.3 kg of Smack, pistols, 149 country-made firearms, over 2.13 lakh quarters of illicit liquor, Rs 1 crore in cash and jewellery seized, along with hundreds of stolen vehicles and smuggled goods. Under Operation Garuda, the Southern Range Police identified and deported illegal immigrants who had either crossed the Indian border illegally or were staying or involved in unlawful activities. '421 illegal immigrants, including 336 Bangladeshi and 85 African nationals, identified and deported under Operation Garuda,' said a statement from the Delhi Police. Key cases solved include a double murder cracked within 10 hours in Lajpat Nagar and a major jewellery showroom heist with the recovery of 90 diamond pieces and 57 gm of gold. The crackdown has led to a 45 per cent drop in attempt to murder cases, 28 per cent fall in robberies, and 26 per cent decline in snatchings, and a notable dip in vehicle and house thefts - marking a visible impact on the capital's crime landscape. 'Through focused operations like Garuda, Vajra, Shastra, and Nischay, we have shown zero tolerance to crime in any form. These actions reflect our firm commitment to protect law-abiding citizens, recover stolen property, and push back against criminal elements operating in the city,' said Jt. CP S.K. Jain. 'I urge every citizen - if you see suspicious persons, illegal activity, or criminal movement, please inform your local police. Your identity will be kept completely confidential. Public cooperation is our strongest weapon in this fight against crime,' he added.
New Indian Express
08-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Three Maoists including two women surrender in Odisha
PHULBANI/BERHAMPUR: Three hardcore Maoists from Chhattisgarh including two women surrendered before the security forces in Kandhamal district on Monday. The surrendered Maoists are Made Beti alias Champa (30), Raju Dodi alias Ajaya (35) and Adamo Madhavi alias Manju (27), all members of the banned CPI (Maoist) outfit. They were active in Kalahandi, Kandhamal and Boudh districts of Odisha. IG (Southern Range) Niti Sekhar said while Champa worked for the Bansadhara-Ghumsar-Nagabali (BGN) division, Ajaya and Manju were members of Kalahandi-Kandhamal-Boudh-Nayagarh (KKBN) division of the outlawed organisation. Their task was to reactivate the north-south corridor from Jharkhand to Chhattisgarh through south-centre Odisha. The trio was involved in several anti-development and extremist activities both in Chhattisgarh and Odisha. They have surrendered to live a normal life, said Sekhar.
The Hindu
25-05-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
Bengaluru Yellow Line Metro gets approval from the Railway Board for its rolling stock, CMRS inspection likely by end of May
Bengaluru's long-awaited Yellow Line Metro is inching closer to operational status, with the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) securing approval from the Railway Board for its rolling stock. This marks a key milestone for the 19.15-km corridor stretching between R.V. Road and Bommasandra. Officials stated that a third train set is expected to be ready for service within a week. Though the physical infrastructure of the Yellow Line has been completed for several months, its commissioning has faced repeated delays, primarily due to the late delivery of the driverless train sets. Officials said that commercial operations are likely to commence in June, initially with limited service. BMRCL officials revealed that they are awaiting the announcement of the inspection schedule by the Commissioner of Metro Rail Safety (CMRS), Southern Range. 'Most of the required documentation has already been submitted. The signalling certification will be sent shortly,' said an official, expressing hope that the statutory inspection will take place by the end of May. The CMRS inspection is a mandatory procedure before operations can begin. 'The review will include checks on tracks, stations, fire safety systems, entry and exit points, and the train sets themselves. Post-inspection, BMRCL will need approximately two weeks to implement any suggested modifications. Based on this timeline, the Yellow Line could begin partial services by mid or end of June,' official added. Multiple delays, hurdles This corridor holds significant importance, as it will connect southern parts of the city — including the major IT hub at Electronics City — to the rest of the metro network. However, the project has faced several hurdles along the way. In 2019, Chinese company CRRC was awarded a ₹1,578-crore contract to supply 216 coaches. A key requirement was to establish a manufacturing facility in India, which the company failed to do. This caused major disruptions in the project's progress. BMRCL responded by issuing multiple notices and considered invoking a ₹372-crore bank guarantee. To resolve the issue, CRRC entered into a partnership with Kolkata-based Titagarh Rail Systems. Although this collaboration helped restart deliveries, delays have continued. Trial runs on the Yellow Line began on March 7, 2024, using two train sets currently available. BMRCL is now preparing for the final steps before opening the corridor to the public.
India Gazette
12-05-2025
- India Gazette
Crime Branch arrests a family of six Bangladeshi nationals living illegally in Delhi
New Delhi [India] May 12 (ANI): The Southern Range of the Delhi Police Crime Branch has apprehended a family of six Bangladeshi nationals, including four minors, residing illegally in the Jhuggi area of Bawana, North Delhi. The family of illegal immigrants had been living in India without valid documentation for over five years. The apprehended individuals have been identified as Sahidul Hossain (45), his wife Parul Begum (35), and their four minor children. According to Aditya Gautam, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) of the Crime Branch, the family originally hails from Kamlarkuti village in Kurigram district, Bangladesh. They entered India illegally through West Bengal and had previously lived in Kharkhoda, Haryana, where they worked at a brick kiln before relocating to Delhi. The operation was carried out following intelligence inputs developed by the Constable of the Crime Branch. Based on surveillance and confirmed location details, the team raided a settlement in Bawana and successfully apprehended the family. During questioning, the adults initially denied their Bangladeshi nationality and failed to provide any valid Indian identity proof. However, sustained interrogation led to the recovery of Bangladeshi identity documents from their possession and a full confession. Sahidul Hossain admitted that he had been living in India illegally since 2019. He revealed that he was lured by a fellow Bangladeshi named Kavinath, who promised better employment opportunities in India. The family's journey to India involved crossing the Indo-Bangladesh border illegally through unfenced fields near Balahat. From there, they travelled by auto-rickshaw to Dinhata Railway Station, boarded the Brahmaputra Mail, and eventually arrived in Delhi. Upon settling in the National Capital Region, Sahidul took up contract-based work at various brick kilns, earning approximately Rs5,000 per week. The police have initiated legal proceedings, and deportation measures are coordinated with the relevant authorities. (ANI)
