Jignasa Sinha is a Principal Correspondent who's writes on Delhi crime, gender and labour.
Articles by Jignasa Sinha
56-year-old among 3 of family held for stealing 25 cars in 12 months in Delhi
Police said the 56-year-old did not trust other thieves, fearing they would rat him out, so he started a gang within his family
Published on Jun 15, 2025 06:42 AM IST
Cops under lens as seized drugs go missing from Delhi police station
The 3kg of narcotics were seized from the house of a murder victim. After they went missing from the police station, they were found near a vacant plot nearby
Published on Jun 15, 2025 06:38 AM IST
Man held for killing 27-year-old in hit-and-run in south Delhi
Police said that the car was identified as a Renault Triber, and its owner told them that her driver was alone in the car when the accident took place
Published on Jun 15, 2025 06:32 AM IST
Delhi: E-rickshaw driver killed by other drivers for taking too many passengers
The accused were waiting for passengers at the Dwarka Sector 10 metro station for a long time and were angered that the victim cut into their earnings
Published on Jun 15, 2025 06:30 AM IST
Airstrikes on Iran ground flights in Delhi, flyers stranded
Dozens of flights were also delayed, diverted, or cancelled, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport
Published on Jun 14, 2025 05:46 AM IST
Delhi Police HQ, LNJP Hospital denied fire safety clearance
Delhi Fire Services denied fire safety certificates to Delhi Police HQ and Lok Nayak Hospital for serious safety violations amid increased scrutiny.
Published on Jun 14, 2025 05:36 AM IST
19 charge-sheeted for last year’s 1,200kg drug bust in Delhi
Of the 19 people accused, 14 were arrested during raids conducted last year while five are on the run
Published on Jun 14, 2025 05:32 AM IST
‘I heard a loud thud and sky turned black’: Eyewitness on Air India plane crash
A senior state government official confirmed that the aircraft first struck a tree before colliding with one building of the hostel complex.
Published on Jun 13, 2025 04:47 AM IST
Delhi cop held for robbing malkhana sent to judicial custody
Investigators said they will continue to question Khursheed to recover stolen items and get more details about his activities
Published on Jun 10, 2025 06:14 AM IST
Bodies of two men found in separate vehicles in Delhi
The bus, operated by a private company, had been parked at the Nand Nagri bus stand since Saturday night
Published on Jun 10, 2025 06:04 AM IST
‘29-yr-old killed Delhi woman after she rejected marriage propsal’
The details of the crime came to light after police recovered the body of the woman, identified as Neelesh Singh, from Hapur
Published on Jun 09, 2025 06:05 AM IST
Eight held in Delhi for selling fake cancer drugs sourced from abroad
Eight men were arrested in Delhi for a racket selling counterfeit anti-cancer drugs. The operation, led by Naveen Arya, involved high-value medications.
Published on Jun 06, 2025 06:46 AM IST
Two inmates kill undertrial in crowded Delhi court lock-up as police look on
A 24-year-old under-trial, Aman Poddar, was killed in a Delhi court lock-up by fellow inmates amid security lapses, raising serious concerns.
Published on Jun 06, 2025 05:56 AM IST
Delhi: Special cell audits malkhana, stores, weapons room after insider theft
A formal inquiry has been launched against the malkhana in-charge, who was reportedly asleep during the theft
Published on Jun 05, 2025 09:26 AM IST
30-yr-old Delhi man injured in Rohini building collapse
Police said teams used a JCB and drilling machine to get through the debris and pulled out all three persons
Published on Jun 05, 2025 05:22 AM IST
Cop robs ₹80 lakh, gold from Delhi police special cell evidence room
The accused, head constable Khurshid, had been second in command at the malkhana and allegedly struck twice within the past 45 days
Updated on Jun 03, 2025 05:42 AM IST
3 arrested after gunfight in northeast Delhi
Delhi Police arrested three men after a shootout in New Usmanpur; two were injured. They are linked to multiple robberies in northeast Delhi.
Published on Jun 02, 2025 06:20 AM IST
Siblings die by suicide in East Delhi
A brother and sister, 32 and 30, died by suicide in east Delhi. Living alone since their mother’s death, they were reclusive and had no close relatives.
Published on Jun 02, 2025 06:12 AM IST
3 held for assaulting four cops in Delhi after road rage incident
Delhi Police arrested a restaurant owner and two associates for assaulting four officers during a road rage incident in Green Park on May 23.
Published on May 31, 2025 06:20 AM IST
Man arrested for sexually exploiting woman for 3 years in Delhi
The woman met the accused on Instagram in 2021 and became friends. The woman alleged that she was coerced into sharing private photos
Published on May 31, 2025 05:56 AM IST
Gangster who killed businessman in Delhi gunned down
The gangster had shot dead 52-year-old businessman Sunil Jain in Farsh Bazaar last December. But they killed him by mistake — the actual target was someone else
Published on May 30, 2025 06:22 AM IST
DU: Mob assaults shopkeeper near North Campus over suspicion he sold beef
The shopkeeper, Chaman Kumar—a Nepali national—was allegedly dragged out of his shop and assaulted by over 50 people
Published on May 30, 2025 06:04 AM IST
Four shoot dead friend’s father in Delhi over objection to relationship
Four men shot dead a truck driver and critically injured his wife in New Delhi over objections to their son's relationship, police said.
Published on May 29, 2025 05:34 AM IST
Man beaten up on suspicion of selling ‘cow meat’ at shop near DU's North Campus
The owner of the shop – called North East Store – has been identified as Chaman Kumar. Police said that he was beaten up around 9 pm-10 pm.
Updated on May 29, 2025 06:04 AM IST
Delhi man posing as MCD official extorts elderly woman
On May 9, the accused visited the woman’s house by posing as an MCD official and told her to pay a fine for the unclean drains in the locality
Updated on May 25, 2025 11:11 AM IST
Delhi: 2 minors who killed 16-year-old said they planned murder for several days
The two, aged 16 and 17, who were apprehended on Thursday night, also told police that they had fought the victim a few days ago
Published on May 25, 2025 05:58 AM IST
Five arrested for supplying narcotics to DU students
Police said that they received a tip on May 12 that a man was supplying illegal drugs near a college
Published on May 25, 2025 05:56 AM IST
3 critically injured in fire in north Delhi
The house is suspected to have been illegally used for commercial activities, and police are trying to trace its owner
Published on May 25, 2025 05:52 AM IST
Delhi: Man killed, sister-in-law and niece arrested
Police said Rajesh Mittal lived with his sister-in-law and niece ever since his elder brother left the house 10–12 years ago
Published on May 25, 2025 05:50 AM IST
Delhi’s Vivek Vihar fire: ‘Not a day goes by without thinking about our little girl’
Seven babies were killed in a fire at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Baby Care New Born hospital in east Delhi’s Vivek Vihar in 2024
Published on May 24, 2025 05:24 AM IST