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Hindustan Times
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Shashi Bhushan Kumar Singh appointed Delhi Police Commissioner
Shashi Bhushan Kumar Singh, a 1988-batch Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre officer, will assume the additional charge of Delhi Police commissioner from Friday, a Union home ministry order said on Thursday. Singh is the director general of Home Guards in Delhi. Singh is the director general of Home Guards in Delhi. (HT sourced photo) Singh, an alumnus of Sainik School Tilaiya (Hazaribagh, Jharkhand), has held critical positions in the national capital and other Union territories. He will replace Sanjay Arora, an 1988 Tamil Nadu cadre officer. Arora was the third non-AGMUT cadre officer after Ajay Raj Sharma (Uttar Pradesh cadre) and Rakesh Asthana (Gujarat) to head the Delhi Police. Before his appointment in Delhi, he served as the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Director General of and was known for his operational acumen and calm demeanour in crisis situations. His stint saw the expansion of community policing initiatives and modernisation efforts within Delhi Police. Also Read: Delhi police commissioner Sanjay Arora retires, reflects on career and service The Ministry of Home Affairs notification confirmed the transition, stating that Singh would assume the role 'with effect from 01.08.2025 and until further orders.' No official word yet on Arora's next assignment, although speculation is rife about a central deputation or a role in a key security agency. The appointment comes amid heightened security challenges in the capital ahead of Independence Day, including concerns over drone surveillance, gang-related crimes, and cyber threats. Singh's experience with both urban policing and administrative management is expected to provide continuity and firm leadership during this critical period.
Hindustan Times
31-07-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Delhi police commissioner Sanjay Arora retires, reflects on career and service
New Delhi: Delhi police commissioner Sanjay Arora retired on Thursday, marking the end of a career spanning nearly 37 years. He expressed his gratitude during a farewell parade held at the New Police Lines in Kingsway Camp. Sanjay Arora is a 1988-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre (HT photo) 'Only after I left police training and joined a police station did I learn how to prevent crimes on streets, catch criminals, handle court proceedings, fight for police rights, manage the police force, and deal with criminals with sensitivity, etc.,' Arora said. The Delhi government's home department announced Arora's retirement on July 31, citing his attainment of the age of superannuation. Arora, a 1988-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, has served in key positions in Tamil Nadu Police, Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Services Selection Board (SSB), and other branches of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs). Speaking about his three-year tenure at Delhi Police, he said, 'Delhi Police is an excellent force. During G20, you showed how strong and capable you are. Whichever elections came... you showed how you were able to maintain peace while being calm, patient, and organised. You diligently followed Election Commission rules.' 'I was able to serve at key agencies such as ITBP, BSF, SSB, CRPF, etc. As I'm retiring, I think of those experiences. With friends there, I worked in thick jungles, icy mountains, and tried to understand issues there and work for national security and against anti-national elements. Some of my friends also sacrificed their lives,' he added and paid tribute to officers who lost their lives in police encounters and on duty.
News18
29-07-2025
- Business
- News18
DIAL gives land to Delhi Police for new police station at IGI Airport T1
New Delhi, Jul 29 (PTI) The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has handed over 1,540 square metre of land to the Delhi Police for establishing a permanent domestic airport police station at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport-Terminal-1 on Tuesday, said officials. The new facility will replace the current police station, which operates out of a temporary space at the airport. The permanent station is expected to improve accessibility, streamline operations, and enhance the overall safety and coordination mechanisms for travellers and airport stakeholders. The formal handing-over ceremony took place in the presence of Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora. The land, located adjacent to the ARC Officers' Mess and near the CISF naka on the road leading to the T-1D up-ramp, has been provided at a nominal licence fee of Re 1 per annum. 'The move marks the resolution of a long-pending proposal first initiated in 2008 and reflects a major milestone in strengthening law enforcement presence at one of the country's busiest domestic air terminals," a senior police officer said. The Delhi Police commissioner while addressing the gathering said, the establishment of a permanent police station at Terminal-1 underscores our commitment to proactive policing and robust public safety infrastructure. The upcoming facility will significantly bolster the police presence at IGI Terminal-1 and improve response time, crime prevention, and coordination with other security agencies operating at the airport, the police chief added. PTI SSJ APL SSJ APL SKY SKY (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 29, 2025, 18:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
27-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Delhi police launches city-wide cybercrime awareness drive
The Delhi Police on Friday launched a public outreach campaign on cyber security and digital fraud awareness, simultaneously holding events across all 15 police districts. The campaign was formally inaugurated at the Delhi Police Headquarters by commissioner of police Sanjay Arora, who also unveiled the initiative's mascot, 'Cyber Rakshak.' The informative event at Lotus Temple on Saturday. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo) 'The aim of the campaign was to bring together citizens in the fight against cybercrime and digital vulnerabilities,' the Delhi Police said in a statement. 'It emphasised educating citizens about the importance of protecting themselves against possible cyber threats and creating a safer and more secure online environment,' they added. Senior police officers said the event is part of the ongoing larger campaign of Delhi Police named 'We Care', and under its first part similar awareness events were organised on June 27 on narcotic drugs menace. Senior officials, including special commissioner of police (special CP) Anil Shukla, joint CP Rajneesh Gupta, Additional CP Sanjay Tyagi, and deputy commissioner of police (intelligence fusion and strategic operations(IFSO) Vineet Kumar, and ACP Ranjay Atrishya were also present at the inauguration. The campaign featured 'Nukkad Nataks (street plays)' on online fraud, short films on phishing, fake loans, job scams, KYC frauds, and digital arrest rackets, along with the distribution of informative pamphlets. The events were held at high-footfall locations including Palika Bazaar, Ambience Mall (Vasant Kunj), Maharaja Surajmal Institute (Janakpuri), CCRT Auditorium (Dwarka), OMAXE Mall (Chandni Chowk), Pacific Mall (Netaji Subhash Place), City Centre Mall (Rohini), and M-Block Market (GK-2), among others. At the Lotus Temple Auditorium, attendees voiced strong support. 'We're learning how to protect ourselves from scammers,' said Manish Kumar, 17. Theatre artist Ashish Mishra added, 'Even if one person is inspired, our performance is worth it.' Another attendee, Jatin Kohli, 16, urged more such initiatives, saying, 'A lot of cybercrime is happening. These programs help protect everyone,' said Kohli.
Time of India
25-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Defaulters face mass disconnection in Jabalpur
Jabalpur: The Madhya Pradesh Poorv Kshetra Vidyut Vitaran Company launched a disconnection drive in Jabalpur, severing nearly 8,000 domestic electricity connections over the past three days. The action targets over 71,000 consumers, who had previously availed benefits under the then govt's pre-poll and post-Covid electricity bill suspension scheme but defaulted on their dues even after their old arrears were stalled. According to city superintending engineer Sanjay Arora, the govt suspended electricity bill payments between May 2020 and Aug 2023 as a relief measure during the pandemic. Approximately 81,201 domestic consumers in Jabalpur city benefited from this suspension, resulting in pending dues amounting to Rs 24.94 crore. Of these, 7,151 consumers have continued to default on payments since Sept 2023 and have not made any payments to date, Arora stated. The disconnection drive commenced on July 23, targeting such defaulters. On the first day, 474 connections were physically disconnected. On the second day, remote disconnection was carried out for 3,629 smart meter users. On the third day, over 3,800 connections were disconnected both physically and remotely, he added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Learn How To Write Faster for Work (Find Out Now) Grammarly Learn More Undo Among those disconnected, around 4,700 consumers had not cleared their bills even after the end of the Covid relief period. The remaining defaulters include approximately 3,300 regular domestic consumers, who have not paid their dues for months. The company has warned that the disconnection drive will continue until significant recovery is made from defaulters.
