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Indian Express
3 days ago
- Indian Express
Delhi Police head constable arrested for stealing Rs 50 lakh, 2 boxes of gold from Special Cell storehouse
A head constable, deployed with the Special Cell of the Delhi Police, was arrested Sunday for allegedly taking away Rs. 50 lakh and two boxes of gold from the high-security facility in the Lodhi Road area of the Capital. According to a Delhi police officer, the incident happened at about 4 am Saturday, when Khursheed allegedly entered the premises of the Special Cell's Malkhana or storehouse at Lodhi Road. He went inside the four-layer-security spot, and came out with two boxes of gold and a bag full of cash by 4.30 am, said the police officer. Khursheed, who was serving as one of the security personnel at the malkahana till about a month ago, was transferred to the East Delhi district. A senior Delhi Police Special Cell officer said he was aware of the ins and outs of the malkhana, and was also known by all the security personnel deployed there. 'The security personnel weren't aware that he was transferred. So, he managed to enter unchecked,' the senior police officer said. Khursheed was arrested in East Delhi in the late hours of Sunday after important case evidence was found missing from the malkhana. 'Investigation revealed that Khursheed entered the premises as the security personnel were under the impression that he was still posted here. He deceived them, and went out with the proceeds. The case property has been recovered, and Khursheed is being interrogated,' Pramod Singh Kushwaha, Additional Commissioner of Police (Special Cell), said. The Special Cell's Lodhi Colony malkhana is under a four-layer security watch. The first is the deployment of the Nagaland Police force personnel, who watch over the Lodhi Colony premises. The second layer is the duty officer, who checks the details of everyone who enters the complex. The third are Light Machine Gun (LMG) carrying guards, and the fourth is another duty officer, who checks the entrants for the final time before they get inside the high-security area.
New Indian Express
27-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Pahalgam aftermath: CDS briefs Defence Minister, Navy conducts Anti-ship firing exercises
NEW DELHI: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday, visiting his residence to brief him on key military decisions taken following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The CDS acts as the Principal Military Advisor to the Defence Minister on all Tri-Service (Army, Navy and Air Force) matters. The duties and functions of the CDS, among the others, also include heading the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) in the Ministry of Defence and functioning as its Secretary, function as the Permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee, and administering the Tri-Service organisations/agencies/commands. On April 22, terrorists launched a deadly attack on tourists at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, around 2 pm. It stands as the deadliest attack in J&K since the 2019 Pulwama strike, which claimed the lives of 40 CRPF jawans. Meanwhile, small arms fire continued along the Line of Control (LoC), adding to the region's tension. "On the night of 26-27 April 2025, Pakistan Army posts initiated unprovoked small arms fire across the Line of Control in the areas opposite Tutmari Gali and Rampur Sectors. Own troops responded effectively with appropriate small arms fire.", informed the Army sources. Pistol, Carbine, Rifle, Light Machine Gun (LMG), Medium machine Gun (MMG), and Rocket Launchers among the small arms being used. Also, the Indian Navy Ships undertook successful multiple anti-ship firings to revalidate and demonstrate readiness of platforms, systems and crew for long range precision offensive strike "Indian Navy stands Combat Ready Credible and Future Ready in safeguarding the nation's maritime interests Anytime Anywhere Anyhow.", said Navy Post the attack, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) met on April 23 and decided to withdraw its own Defence, Navy, and Air Advisors from the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. The overall strength of the high commissions will be brought down to 30 from the present 55. The Major step was taken to suspend the Indus water treaty which remained functional since 1960.
