Articles by Hemani Bhandari
Boy stabbed to death for refusing ‘party’ to celebrate new phone
Boy’s mother said he left home around 5pm and she did not know where he got the money to buy the phone
Updated on Sep 25, 2024 05:30 AM IST
Cops seek non-bailable warrants against sisters who attacked guard at Vasundhara Enclave
On September 5, the two women, sisters, are alleged to have attacked a security guard as they suspected him of informing their father about their activities
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 05:22 AM IST
19-year-old DU student dies on his way back from birthday celebrations
Five people, all 18 to 19-year-old students of DU, were travelling in the car, police said, adding that the incident took place when the driver tried to change a song on his mobile phone
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 06:10 AM IST
Hemani Bhandari, New Delhi
4 killed, 14 hurt in building collapse near Karol Bagh in central Delhi
Search and rescue operations lasted for over eight hours, concluding around 5.30pm, as officials faced challenges due to congested lanes
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 03:00 AM IST
Building collapse in Delhi’s Bapa Nagar leaves behind broken families
Two brothers, Mujeeb and Mukeem, died, leaving behind Muheem, their 22-year-old brother, to take care of the ageing parents in Rampur
Updated on Sep 19, 2024 06:00 AM IST
Delhi: Women assault guard, then lock selves in house for 4 days to evade arrest
The security guard told police that the women targeted him because they suspected he was giving information about their activities to their parents
Updated on Sep 10, 2024 05:16 AM IST
26-year-old content creator held for series of burglaries
Police recovered 12 expensive imported watches, seven perfumes and three sunglasses he purchased with stolen money
Updated on Sep 06, 2024 05:32 AM IST
Man beats 100-year-old grandfather to death in argument over tenants
The accused lived off rental income from a property given by the grandfather, Bhoj Raj, and was angry at Raj for picking a quarrel with his tenants
Updated on Sep 05, 2024 05:26 AM IST
Delhi: Man murders 19-year-old wife inside car in Rajouri Garden
Police found the woman’s body, bearing several stab wounds, inside a car in the neighbourhood around 1.20am on Monday
Updated on Sep 03, 2024 06:02 AM IST
12-year-old raped during occult ritual to ‘cure’ father’s illness, 1 held
The suspect, who worked at the graveyard for years and lived in the neighbourhood, used to help the family with minor household chores.
Updated on Aug 29, 2024 05:48 AM IST
One month on, Rajendra Nagar deaths ripple through fraternity
On July 27, three IAS aspirants enrolled with a coaching centre in central Delhi, drowned after the library of the institute got flooded following heavy rain.
Published on Aug 27, 2024 05:05 AM IST
Telegram under Indian security scanner in multiple cases
Telegram, the popular messaging application, is facing mounting scrutiny in India as it emerges as a hub for a wide array of criminal activities.
Updated on Aug 27, 2024 07:13 AM IST
Man held for raping 4-year-old neighbour in Shahbad Dairy
As soon as the news that the minor girl was raped by the accused, angry locals allegedly set his house on fire on Wednesday night
Updated on Aug 24, 2024 05:30 AM IST
Delhi: Woman nabbed for conspiring with partner to kill husband over ‘abuse’
While police are questioning Kavya to learn the motive for the alleged murder, the interrogation so far has revealed that she was allegedly a victim of domestic violence
Updated on Aug 22, 2024 03:00 AM IST
21-year-old cabbie held for sexually assaulting passenger
Police said the incident occurred on Monday afternoon near Delhi Cantt, when the woman and her family were en route to a relative’s house for Raksha Bandhan celebrations
Updated on Aug 21, 2024 05:50 AM IST
Mob thrashes suspected burglar in Lahori Gate, dies on way to hospital
He was beaten up by residents and locals. He was alive when he was being taken to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries on the way, police said
Updated on Aug 21, 2024 05:30 AM IST
Woman murders her 58-year-old mother with help from fiance, friend; all 3 arrested
In an attempt to mislead investigators, the woman called the police to report her mother “not opening the door” in the morning
Updated on Aug 17, 2024 10:47 PM IST
OPD, elective services hit in Delhi as doctors at private hospitals join stir
Similar scenes were visible across government hospitals where professionals have been protesting the rape and murder of a trainee doctor in Kolkata
Published on Aug 17, 2024 10:46 PM IST
Man electrocuted in waterlogged Kirari home, 9th such case
Police said that initial inquiry revealed that Lallan Mishra died of electrocution as he plugged a water motor into the electric switch board
Updated on Aug 16, 2024 10:54 PM IST
Hemani Bhandari, New Delhi
Civil aspirants protesting waterlogging deaths suspend sit-in after police agree to set up grievance register
Earlier on the day, students took out a “Tiranga (Tricolour)” march on the occasion of Independence Day near the protest site, following which deputy commissioner of police (central) Harsha Vardhan addressed students gathered at the spot
Published on Aug 15, 2024 10:30 PM IST
Ground report: Overworked, unsafe — young doctors battle apathy in line of duty
The brutal rape and murder of a 32-year-old doctor in Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last Friday has sparked nationwide protests
Published on Aug 14, 2024 10:52 PM IST
4 held in Moti Bagh burglary, targeted homes during school hours: Cops
Four men, including habitual offenders, were arrested for a burglary at a government official's residence in Moti Bagh. CCTV footage led to their capture.
Updated on Aug 13, 2024 06:30 AM IST
Two arrested with elephant tusks in Delhi
The arrested accused were identified as Savita Devi, 42, a resident of Bahadurgarh, and Mohit Sharma, 24, a resident of Sangam Vihar
Updated on Aug 13, 2024 05:32 AM IST
3 arrested for death threats to businessman in Delhi’s Vasant Vihar
Police said the prime suspect in the case, the former top official of a major textile brand, arranged threats to the businessman in an attempt to conceal illicit affairs
Updated on Aug 09, 2024 05:48 AM IST
Hemani Bhandari, New Delhi
16-year-old kills grandmother after she denies him money to place bets in Delhi
16-year-old boy kills grandmother with hammer over money for online betting, arrested at scene. Boy lost ₹2 lakh in online betting, stole family's gold.
Updated on Aug 06, 2024 05:32 AM IST
Hemani Bhandari, New Delhi
Canadian tourist held at Delhi airport with horns found in Ladakh
The 32-year-old tourist, in possession of the horns of an unidentified animal, was apprehended at Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in Delhi.
Updated on Aug 05, 2024 04:08 AM IST
5 tragic deaths capture wider malaise in Delhi
This collapse of urban infrastructure also points to the lack of accountability by authorities at various levels
Updated on Aug 02, 2024 03:00 AM IST
2 including 12-year-old electrocuted in separate cases in Delhi
The Bindapur incident occurred allegedly because of two disconnected electric cables which were left open
Updated on Aug 02, 2024 05:18 AM IST
Hemani Bhandari, New Delhi
Anand Parbat death:Teen held for killing 2-year-old as part of ‘occult practice’
Meanwhile, the victim’s family alleged that his body bore two injuries on the stomach, which looked like bite marks and a few on the face
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 05:32 AM IST
MCD admits fault for Rajendra Nagar waterlogging
A 25-member delegation of students met the MCD commissioner to share their short and long-term demands, but protests continued for the fourth day as students were not happy with the outcome of the meeting
Updated on Aug 01, 2024 05:06 AM IST