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Image of first FIR filed by Delhi Police in 1861 goes viral again

The post about the first FIR by Delhi Police left people in awe.

Published on: Oct 22, 2021, 12:07:45 IST
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An image showcasing a First Information Report (FIR) filed by Delhi Police in 1861 has gone viral again. It is the first ever FIR that was filed by them. Shared on Twitter, the post has now left people in awe. There is a possibility that the share will intrigue you too.

The image of the first FIR left people in awe. (Twitter/@DelhiPolice)
The image of the first FIR left people in awe. (Twitter/@DelhiPolice)

Yashovardhan Azad, Chairman of a think tank and strategic consultancy DeepStrat, shared the image on the micro-blogging site. The image was originally posted on the official Twitter handle of Delhi Police back in 2017.

“#ThrowbackThursday with some of the rare moments in the history of @DelhiPolice. #tbt #KhaasHaiItihaas,” Delhi Police posted years ago while sharing the image.

“1861 record of first FIR filed by Delhi police. A priceless piece and a treasured information,” Azad wrote. He also tagged Commissioner of Police, Delhi in his post.

The image features a picture of the FIR along with the text “The FIRST FIR filed by Delhi Police was for theft of utensils and a hukka date 18.10.1861.”

Take a look at the image:

The post, since being shared, has gathered different comments. “Indeed priceless,” wrote a Twitter user. “Woah,” posted another. “So precious. Thanks for sharing,” expressed a third.

What are your thoughts on the post?

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    Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.Read More