Karn Pratap Singh has been writing on crime, policing, and issues of safety in Delhi for almost a decade. He covers high-intensity spot news, including terror strikes, serial blasts and security threats in the national capital.
Articles by Karn Pratap Singh
3 murder 74-yr-old man, hit 2 others in snatching spree in Delhi
The suspects had fled after the robberies, which took place a few kilometres from Janakpuri. But, they were arrested by afternoon.
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 11:53 PM IST
Delhi sees 4% rise in fatal road accidents in 5 years
The data collated between 2019 and 2023 so far has led traffic police to increase preventive measures.
Updated on Aug 07, 2023 04:56 AM IST
Haryana violence: VHP, Bajrang Dal protest across Delhi
The protests began at 9am and lasted until late evening. While no untoward incidents were reported, they disrupted vehicular movement and caused traffic jams
Updated on Aug 02, 2023 11:52 PM IST
Haryana violence: Vigilante Monu Manesar at the centre of row
The communal clashes are believed to have been triggered by three videos released on social media – two by Monu Manesar and another by Bittu Bajrangi
Updated on Aug 02, 2023 04:56 AM IST
Haryana violence: Police indicate large scale use of local guns by rioters
Around 500 country-made pistols and revolvers were procured from local gunrunners to be used during the clashes, said investigators.
Updated on Aug 02, 2023 02:06 AM IST
Haryana violence: Police targeted, forced to flee yatra in Nuh
Two members of the home guard were killed in Monday’s violence, and at least 60 policemen were injured
Updated on Aug 02, 2023 03:34 AM IST
Burglaries up, Dwarka and North districts most vulnerable: Police data
Police attribute the rise partly to the fact that it is now easier to register burglary cases, including those reported online.
Updated on Jul 31, 2023 01:57 AM IST
Delhi: 978 vehicles fined in six days for violations at night
Delhi Traffic Police launched an “integrated night checking drive” at accident-prone spots across the city on July 22 to check violations
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 11:36 PM IST
Delhi police arrests member of Gogi gang after brief exchange of gunfire
Police have identified the alleged criminal as 23-year-old Pawan alias Poona.
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 04:28 PM IST
Man bludgeons woman to death in broad daylight; murder weapon found, accused caught
According to preliminary investigation, the victim’s family had turned down prospects of their wedding and Irfan was upset after the woman stopped talking to him following that
Updated on Jul 28, 2023 02:49 PM IST
Delhi police bust vehicle theft gang, recover 16 stolen bikes; one arrested
Officials said that with the arrest of the alleged gang member identified as Wasim, 29, a resident of Palwal in Haryana, the crime branch has solved 20 cases of vehicle thefts in Delhi
Updated on Jul 28, 2023 12:56 PM IST
Geetika Sharma suicide case: Delhi Police say it will file an appeal against Kanda verdict
Kanda was acquitted of abetting the suicide by Geetika Sharma, a former 23-year-old air hostess at his now-defunct MDLR Airlines, in August 2012
Updated on Jul 26, 2023 12:01 AM IST
Alleged fraud in hiring of 13 personnel in Delhi Fire Services
An FIR was filed after a preliminary inquiry into a complaint lodged by the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) on June 20.
Updated on Jul 25, 2023 03:29 AM IST
The SIM collector of Murshidabad who helps cyber scammers
Police arrested a man who was part of a cyber fraud op that made a business of supplying active mobile connections and pre-activated user accounts to scammers
Updated on Jul 25, 2023 12:17 AM IST
Karn Pratap Singh, New Delhi
Delhi: 12,000 fined for traffic rule violations in 5 days
Delhi traffic police said more than 5,200 people had been challaned for not wearing a helmet in just a five-day period starting July 20.
Updated on Jul 24, 2023 11:59 PM IST
Man electrocuted to death on treadmill at Rohini gym
The gym owner, Anubhav Duggal, was arrested around on Wednesday from Rohini, said police, adding that a first information report (FIR) was registered
Updated on Jul 20, 2023 11:32 PM IST
Burns, bruises show brutal assault on minor help: Delhi Police
Meanwhile, three men who were part of the crowd that assaulted the couple before the police were informed on Wednesday were also arrested
Updated on Jul 20, 2023 11:26 PM IST
2 held for killing man in northeast Delhi over his relationship with their kin
Police said Salman sustained at least eight stab wounds when the three accused, who opposed his relationship with their 19-year-old kin, waylaid and attacked him on Monday
Updated on Jul 19, 2023 11:04 AM IST
Delhi Police crack robbery of 10 gold bars, one arrested
The theft was carried out by four men who impersonated CGST officers to rob employees of a jeweller; one of his employees also part of the plan, cops said
Updated on Jul 18, 2023 11:45 PM IST
Gangster Deepak ‘Boxer’ flee India using human trafficking ring. What police say
Deepak Pahal alias Boxer used a human trafficking ring that sends people to the United States through ‘Donkey Routes’
Updated on Jul 18, 2023 01:47 AM IST
Delhi woman kills relative who sexually assaulted her, held along with accomplice
Deputy police commissioner (northeast) Joy Tirkey said the woman, who lost her husband due to an illness in January, said the relative raped her repeatedly
Updated on Jul 17, 2023 11:31 AM IST
Delhi’s traffic slowly returns to normalcy, but congestions likely today
A major portion of the Ring Road was submerged after the water level in the Yamuna breached the danger mark on Thursday
Updated on Jul 17, 2023 12:28 AM IST
10 trapped in lift of south Delhi nightclub, rescued after 6 hours
The police learned of the incident when photographs and some details of the rescue operation were shared on social media on Sunday morning
Updated on Jul 17, 2023 12:26 AM IST
Delhi: 10 trapped in lift in South Ex nightclub rescued by fire services
Speaking to HT, Code Club manager Shivam (first name), said that the club closed at its scheduled time and there were no violations on their part
Updated on Jul 16, 2023 01:52 PM IST
5 Kanwars killed after truck jumps divider on Delhi’s GT Road
One of the trucks was carrying Kanwar Yatra pilgrims from Nangloi to Haridwar. The driver of the speeding truck fled the scene leaving behind his vehicle
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 12:43 AM IST
4 killed as truck crashes into vehicle carrying Kanwar Yatra pilgrims
Police said the driver of the speeding truck, who fled the scene leaving behind his vehicle, has been booked for rash and negligent driving causing death
Updated on Jul 13, 2023 09:35 AM IST
Body parts, severed head dumped near river bank in Delhi
One of the bags contained only the severed head, while the parts of the torso were stuffed in the other bag
Updated on Jul 13, 2023 12:06 AM IST
Body chopped into at least five pieces found near Delhi’s Geeta Colony
Deputy Police Commissioner Sagar Singh Kalsi said forensic experts inspected the crime scene to collect evidence and clues.
Updated on Jul 12, 2023 01:00 PM IST
26-year-old man found stabbed to death near public toilet in south Delhi
The police control room was tipped by a woman who called “that a boy had been stabbed” near the Pul Prahladpur traffic interaction and no one was helping him
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 01:16 PM IST
2 men shot dead in Delhi’s Welcome area, police probing personal, gang rivalry
Police said that they have registered a case and formed multiple teams to identify the suspects and were probing whether it was a case of personal and gang rivalry
Updated on Jul 11, 2023 10:01 AM IST
