Articles by Hemani Bhandari
Two-year-old found dead in toilet: family suspects occult practices
The family alleged they visited Anand Parbat police station late at night to file a missing report but were told to search the neighbourhood first
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 05:16 AM IST
Armed men steal ₹30L from transporter’s office in Delhi, four held
Deputy commissioner of police (north) Manoj Kumar Meena confirmed the arrests but refrained from revealing the identities of the four as the investigation is still underway
Updated on Jul 17, 2024 05:48 AM IST
Delhi Police crack down on fugitive Bhau’s gang
Delhi Police dismantling gang led by fugitive Himanshu Bhau, arresting members under MCOCA and targeting more arrests in the next few months.
Updated on Jul 15, 2024 05:40 AM IST
Shahdara fire: Accused stored rubber goods in parking, did not heed warnings
In the incident that took place on January 26, four people, including a nine-month-old girl died and two others were injured
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 05:20 AM IST
Delhi Police banks on ‘Youth Club’ initiative to keep minors off crime
The initiative was started across multiple police stations in the Capital in May, aiming to engage delinquents in constructive activities and curb their involvement with unsocial elements.
Published on Jul 09, 2024 04:09 PM IST
Hospital tried to sell infant boy after swapping with girl; 4 held
Among those arrested are two “agents” who were allegedly involved in arranging patients for an illegal hospital busted by police in south Delhi’s Greater Kailash in November 2023 where dozens of patients allegedly died of medical negligence after surgeries were performed by unqualified personnel
Published on Jul 08, 2024 10:46 PM IST
Hemani Bhandari, New Delhi
Delhi Police gain access to car’s GPS, track down man on the run after murder
Police said their control room received a call on Thursday morning regarding a dead body in a hotel room in Mahipalpur
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 06:56 AM IST
Delhi police head constable arrested for setting wife’s new car on fire
The couple got separated six months ago after a 15-year marriage. The cop lives on the ground floor and the woman on the first floor of the same building
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 06:22 AM IST
Hemani Bhandari, New Delhi
Delhi rain fury toll reaches 11 as 6 more fatalities reported
At least 6 more deaths confirmed in rain-related incidents in Delhi, with heavy rain expected till Tuesday. Officials warn residents to be prepared.
Updated on Jun 30, 2024 06:37 AM IST
Hemani Bhandari, New Delhi
Labour norm violations led to 3 deaths in Vasant Vihar: Officials
The labourers working at the site were given makeshift shanties on the edge of the construction site — some of which caved in due to heavy rain
Updated on Jun 30, 2024 05:16 AM IST
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45-year-old cab driver killed, 8 others hurt in roof collapse at Delhi airport
One killed, 8 injured as roof at Delhi airport's Terminal 1 collapses amid heavy rain. Operations suspended, airlines shifted to other terminals.
Updated on Jun 29, 2024 06:26 AM IST
15 days after blaze, locals battle smoke in Chandni Chowk hub
The flames at the textile hub were so fierce that it took the fire department around four days to douse it. Traders allege that the shops are still smouldering
Updated on Jun 28, 2024 07:10 AM IST
Victims’ families in Vivek Vihar tragedy struggle for normalcy
While the process of law takes its course, families continue to suffer from the aftermath of the tragedy. HT spoke to the families of two victims and two survivors to take stock of their situation
Updated on Jun 27, 2024 05:24 AM IST
Rajouri murder suspect ‘spotted’ at railway station
Delhi Police forms teams to find woman who allegedly lured victim to Burger King where he was shot dead. Incident linked to gangster's revenge plot.
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 06:00 AM IST
Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital has hands full with heat-related ailments, deaths
Doctors at the hospital said that their post-mortem examinations were conducted on Thursday to ascertain the cause of death but before their deaths, body temperature of most deceased had shot up over 105 degrees Celsius, which pointed to heat-related death
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 05:42 AM IST
Kin of Burger King murder victim blame woman for ‘death trap’
A relative, who did not wish to be named, said that the family was unaware of the woman’s presence in Joon’s life, but was informed by investigators that she had approached him on social media on June 11 and that they had met twice over the past 10 days
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 05:44 AM IST
Burger King murder: Hitmen walked in as customers, fired around 30 gunshots
Three suspects – the shooters, and a woman dining with the victim who is suspected to have been part of the murder plot – have been identified in the case
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 01:33 AM IST
Hemani Bhandari, New Delhi
Delhi heat wave: ‘Out all day in the sun, but no relief at night’
Delhi residents, including migrant workers and ragpickers, struggle to sleep in the blazing heat
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 05:24 PM IST
2 pose as pvt cabbies, rob passengers, held
The incident came to light when Avneesh Kumar Tiwari, 26, a resident of Gurugram, reported the matter to the Vasant Kunj North police on Saturday
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 05:14 AM IST
24-hour fire at Delhi’s Chandni Chowk ‘worst ever’ in market, say locals
Massive fire at Marwari Katra market in Chandni Chowk gutted 50-60 shops, impacting 120 establishments. No casualties reported. Cause of fire under investigation.
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 05:22 AM IST
Delhi resident who survived Reasi attack recalls horror
Along with his wife and two kids – a two-year-old son and a five-year-old daughter, Shankar Bhawani took their first-ever trip to Vaishno Devi
Updated on Jun 12, 2024 06:04 AM IST
Syrian among four arrested for selling illicit cancer drugs
Police said they have recovered fake medicines worth an estimated ₹3.5 crore from two wholesale vendors in the city
Updated on Jun 07, 2024 05:44 AM IST
Delhi: Infants died of heat burns in Vivek Vihar fire, finds autopsy
Deputy commissioner of police (Shahdara) Surendra Chaudhary confirmed that the report was received on May 31
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 05:44 AM IST
Underage driving spikes this year in Delhi, 101 fines issued till May 15
Police said that the crackdown on minor drivers is part of a broader initiative to enhance road safety and reduce accidents involving “young and inexperienced drivers”
Updated on Jun 03, 2024 06:06 AM IST
Delhi fire dept records unusual surge in calls as heat triggers electrical fault
Delhi Fire Services received 183 fire-related calls in a day, stretching resources due to ongoing heatwave triggering electrical fires and blazes.
Updated on May 31, 2024 02:21 AM IST
Delhi infant deaths: 29 PCR calls made about fire in 2-3 minutes, says police
An officer said they are likely to question Khichi’s wife, but clarified that her role has not been found in the alleged crime so far.
Updated on May 30, 2024 12:52 AM IST
Delhi infant deaths: Within minutes of fire, staff made calls, but not to police
Dr Khichi, during interrogation on Tuesday, admitted to multiple shortcomings at his three hospitals in Delhi-NCR.
Updated on May 29, 2024 04:21 AM IST
Delhi infant deaths: All on-duty staffers fled when fire began, says employee
“It was a horrific sight. But I went to the rear of the (Baby Care New Born hospital)building and saw nurses and staffers fleeing.”
Updated on May 29, 2024 02:02 AM IST
Delhi infant deaths: Complaints against 2nd unit of Vivek Vihar centre owner
Complaints comprise improper storage of oxygen cylinders, employment of unqualified doctors, leaks from unauthorised lab on premises & operating without licence
Updated on May 28, 2024 01:30 AM IST
Delhi children hospital fire: Owner ran three hospitals without licence
Regulatory failures and negligence highlighted in newborn care facilities. Police investigation ongoing in tragic incident.
Updated on May 28, 2024 07:07 AM IST
