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Jignasa Sinha

Jignasa Sinha

Jignasa Sinha is a Principal Correspondent who's writes on Delhi crime, gender and labour.

Articles by Jignasa Sinha

7,800 fire calls this year already, highlight systemic lapses

A senior DFS officer said they now receive almost 120 to 160 calls every day in recent weeks (Hindustan Times)

Updated on May 3, 2026 23:52 IST

Vivek Vihar fire: MCD says iron grilles block escape, probes violations

First responders at the scene said they struggled to rescue people from the rear lot of flats due to an iron grille covering the rear facade from the first to the fourth floor. (Arvind Yadav/ HT)

Updated on May 3, 2026 23:50 IST

Vivek Vihar fire: Trapped victims made desperate rescue calls

The fire, which is suspected to have started after a short-circuit in the AC on the second floor, quickly engulfed the upper floors.

Updated on May 4, 2026 02:00 IST

Toddler among 9 dead, AC blast suspected: What we know about the Delhi fire

People gather outside a four-storey residential building where a fire killed at least nine people, at Vivek Vihar area, in New Delhi, Sunday, May 3, 2026.

Updated on May 3, 2026 11:03 IST

At least nine dead in fire at Delhi's Vivek Vihar, cops say search still on

Massive blaze in Delhi’s Vivek Vihar leaves several dead, search continues

Updated on May 3, 2026 05:24 IST

3 Delhi coaching centre owners among 9 held in ₹37-crore scam

During the investigation, when student data was collected, it was found that there were duplicate records. Photo for representation.

Updated on May 2, 2026 01:59 IST

Trucker who ran over two on bike on Ashoka Road was carrying debris from Jeevan Tara building: Delhi police

The deceased, Yagya Bhatia, 20, and Abhav Bhatia, 14, residents of Ashok Nagar in west Delhi, were returning home after watching an IPL cricket match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, when the trucker reportedly rammed their Royal Enfield and the two were run over. (Representative photo)

Updated on May 1, 2026 22:24 IST

Dwarka golf course drowning: Kin of victims allege foul play

While police suspect the boys entered the pond to swim and drowned, the victims’ family members on Friday alleged foul play (Sanjeev Verma/ HT)

Updated on May 1, 2026 22:04 IST

3 kids drown in pond while swimming at golf course in Delhi's Dwarka

New Delhi, India - April 30, 2026: A view of the site at Golf Course after three children allegedly drowned in a pond at Sector 24 Dwarka on Thursday morning, in New Delhi, India, April 30, 2026. (Photo by Sanjeev Verma/ Hindustan Times)

Updated on May 1, 2026 01:35 IST

Man, teen cousin killed by truck while returning from IPL match in Delhi

Delhi Police officials, along with Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) teams, investigate the site on Ashok Road

Updated on Apr 29, 2026 01:48 IST

‘Speeding’ bike falls off flyover; two men killed

According to police, the accident took place at around 9-10pm on the loop road connecting Ring Road towards Wazirabad. (Representative file photo)

Updated on Apr 28, 2026 09:31 IST

Hit-and-run: Two cousins killed returning from IPL match in Delhi’s Ashoka Road

(Representative file photo)

Updated on Apr 28, 2026 03:32 IST

Two killed as ‘speeding’ bike hits Delhi flyover wall, falls off in the drain

Police said the accident took place at around 9-10pm on the loop road connecting Ring Road towards Wazirabad when the two were returning from a friend’s party on a modified Yamaha R15 bike.

Updated on Apr 27, 2026 23:51 IST

Dwarka shooting: Accused cop used his newly-issued service handgun

A second officer said Neeraj had been suspended from the special call. (Photo for representation)

Updated on Apr 27, 2026 23:14 IST

Fire calls spike in Delhi as temperatures rise

The fire at a stationery factory in Khera Kalan. (HT)

Updated on Apr 26, 2026 22:22 IST

Off-duty Delhi cop opens fire during fight over 'noise', kills delivery agent

The head constable, identified by his first name Neeraj, is posted with the Delhi Police’s Special Cell, officials said.

Updated on Apr 27, 2026 04:02 IST

Kailash Hills horror: Police to question family of accused in rape-murder case

Accused Rahul Meena being brought to Amar Colony Police Station in New Delhi.

Updated on Apr 25, 2026 06:45 IST

Delhi Police report 250 local betting and gambling apps

Police have also written to Play Store and social media platforms to not promote these websites and apps. (Representative photo)

Updated on Apr 23, 2026 23:16 IST

Kailash Hills killer threatened to kill my two kids: Husband of Alwar rape victim

Kailash Hills accused brought to Amar Colony Police Station in New Delhi on Thursday. (ANI)

Updated on Apr 23, 2026 21:34 IST

2 linked to ISI proxy Bhatti held for plotting attacks on Delhi hotels

Investigators said the accused had already selected targets in Connaught Place and Chanakyapuri. (Representative photo)

Updated on Apr 21, 2026 22:56 IST

3 more arrested for Preet Vihar businessman murder

3 more arrested for Preet Vihar businessman murder

Updated on Apr 21, 2026 22:54 IST

Delhi saw 60,000 public drinking cases in 3 months, highest in south districts

The highest number of cases was reported from south and south-east districts. In south Delhi, police identified 34 popular drinking spots and took action in 12,549 cases. In south-east Delhi, 45 such hotspots were identified, accounting for 12,420 cases, mostly under the Excise Act and Delhi Police Act. (HT Archive/Representational image)

Updated on Apr 21, 2026 24:24 IST

Golf Links robbery an inside job, say police; 3 held, 2 helps on the run

Golf Links robbery an inside job, say police; 3 held, 2 helps on the run

Updated on Apr 20, 2026 23:08 IST

Golf Link robbery: 6 suspects flee, cops say probe on

Police on Sunday said all six accused escaped through the back exit of the house. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Apr 19, 2026 22:26 IST

Delhi: Retired RBI employee, 63, killed at home; accused yet to be identified

Police identified the deceased as Madhav Ram, a retired Reserve Bank of India (RBI) official, who lived with his family.

Updated on Apr 20, 2026 24:14 IST

₹30 lakh gold stolen in 20 minutes: How Domestic help, aides robbed Delhi home

The men were carrying sticks and house-breaking tools to "scare" the family members, said police

Updated on Apr 18, 2026 07:33 IST

4 of family held hostage, robbed by new domestic help in Delhi’s Golf Links

Grandparents, daughter-in-law, child held hostage, robbed in Golf Links home

Updated on Apr 18, 2026 01:22 IST

Days later, man who led assault on Brigadier, son held

Delhi Police on Friday said they have arrested four more accused in the case, taking the total arrests to six. (Photo for representation)

Updated on Apr 17, 2026 22:30 IST

70-year-old was sexually assaulted for over 2 hours in Central Delhi

Police said the suspect was held in raids in Pandav Nagar (Photo for representation)

Updated on Apr 17, 2026 22:22 IST

Man who cheated over 500 women on dating apps, online held

Police said they arrested the accused, Anand Kumar, from 24 Parganas region on Tuesday (Photo for representation)

Updated on Apr 16, 2026 23:36 IST

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