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Business Standard
25-07-2025
- Business Standard
Car thefts in Delhi see 52% jump in 2025, over 2,500 cases reported so far
Car thefts in the national capital have surged by over 52 per cent this year, with reported cases rising from 1,662 during the same period last year to 2,529 cases between January 1 and July 24, officials said on Friday. According to the data from the Zonal Integrated Police Network (ZIPNET), apart from cars, 105 jeeps and 58 small trucks, lorries or multi-purpose vehicles were also reported stolen during the same period. Among the stolen vehicles were two ambulances one taken from Kotla Mubarakpur in South Delhi and the other from the Janakpuri Metro Station. The data further showed that two buses were stolen from the Timarpur and Seemapuri areas, and seven bicycles were reported missing from different parts of the city. The thefts occurred in both residential neighbourhoods and public spaces, including areas near petrol stations, schools, markets, and parks. Several incidents were reported from Sectors 3, 7 and 24 in Rohini as well as from Paschim Vihar and Ashok Vihar in North West Delhi. Defence Colony and Greater Kailash in South Delhi also experienced multiple thefts, along with Preet Vihar, Malviya Nagar, and Janakpuri, the data added. Currently, over 40,270 unclaimed or seized vehicles are waiting for resolution at police stations and impound yards throughout the city. A senior police officer mentioned that surveillance was being strengthened in high-theft areas. We are monitoring hotspots and working on improving recovery rates, the officer said. He noted that thieves often study the parking habits of vehicle owners. In some cases, cars are left unattended for several hours near metro pillars or ATMs. In one incident, a bank employee left his vehicle at 9 am and returned around 6 pm, only to find it missing. Thieves exploit such patterns. SUVs are usually targeted due to their higher resale value, the officer said. ZIPNET, developed by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), is a centralised database used by police departments to track stolen vehicles, missing persons and unidentified bodies across states and union territories.
News18
25-07-2025
- News18
Car thefts in Delhi rise by over 52 per cent
Agency: PTI Last Updated: New Delhi, Jul 25 (PTI) Car thefts in the national capital have surged by over 52 per cent this year, with reported cases rising from 1,662 during the same period last year to 2,529 cases between January 1 and July 24, officials said on Friday. According to the data from the Zonal Integrated Police Network (ZIPNET), apart from cars, 105 jeeps and 58 small trucks, lorries or multi-purpose vehicles were also reported stolen during the same period. Among the stolen vehicles were two ambulances – one taken from Kotla Mubarakpur in South Delhi and the other from the Janakpuri Metro Station. The data further showed that two buses were stolen from the Timarpur and Seemapuri areas, and seven bicycles were reported missing from different parts of the city. The thefts occurred in both residential neighbourhoods and public spaces, including areas near petrol stations, schools, markets, and parks. Several incidents were reported from Sectors 3, 7 and 24 in Rohini as well as from Paschim Vihar and Ashok Vihar in North West Delhi. Defence Colony and Greater Kailash in South Delhi also experienced multiple thefts, along with Preet Vihar, Malviya Nagar, and Janakpuri, the data added. Currently, over 40,270 unclaimed or seized vehicles are waiting for resolution at police stations and impound yards throughout the city. A senior police officer mentioned that surveillance was being strengthened in high-theft areas. 'We are monitoring hotspots and working on improving recovery rates," the officer said. He noted that thieves often study the parking habits of vehicle owners. 'In some cases, cars are left unattended for several hours near metro pillars or ATMs. In one incident, a bank employee left his vehicle at 9 am and returned around 6 pm, only to find it missing. Thieves exploit such patterns. SUVs are usually targeted due to their higher resale value," the officer said. ZIPNET, developed by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), is a centralised database used by police departments to track stolen vehicles, missing persons and unidentified bodies across states and union territories. PTI SGV SLB MPL MPL view comments First Published: July 25, 2025, 18:45 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.
News18
23-07-2025
- News18
Nearly 8,000 missing persons still untraced in Delhi, most from outer north
New Delhi, Jul 23 (PTI) More than 7,880 people reported missing in Delhi between January 1 and July 23 this year remain untraced, with the highest number of such cases recorded in the Outer North district, according to data from the Zonal Integrated Police Network (ZIPNET). Of the untraced individuals, 4,753 are women and 3,133 are men. Outer North reported the highest number of untraced individuals with 908 cases from such areas as Bawana, Swaroop Nagar and Samaypur Badli. New Delhi district has the lowest number of untraced victims at 85, data revealed. The high-security New Delhi area comprises areas like Tilak Marg, Chanakyapuri and Parliament Street. The North East district recorded the second highest number at 730 cases, followed by South West, 717, South East, 689, and Outer, 675, districts. Dwarka recorded 644, North West 636, East 577, and Rohini 452 such cases, the data showed. In the Central district, 363 people remain untraced, while the North, South, and Shahdara districts had 348, 215, and 201 people still missing. Between January 1 and July 23, 1,486 bodies remain unidentified, the majority of which were men. The North district accounted for the highest number with 352 unidentified bodies, from areas including Kotwali, Sabzi Mandi and Civil Lines, according to the data. The Central district recorded 113 such cases, North West, 93, South East, 83, South West and North East, 73 each, Outer, 65, East and New Delhi, 55 each, West and Outer North, 54 each, Rohini, 44, Shahdara, 42, Dwarka, 35, South, 26 and Railways, 23. The lowest was recorded at IGI Airport with just one unidentified body, the data said. 'Initially, when the police find a body, they try to trace the deceased person's identity and contact their family. Then we receive Rs 2,500 for transporting the body to a mortuary in the hospital and for the procedures involved," said a senior officer. If no one comes forward in a reasonable time, a post-mortem is done, the body is moved to the mortuary, and cremation is carried out, for which another Rs 2,500 is spent, he added. 'This is usually handled by the police or in some cases by NGOs," he added. The officer recalled a case in which a young man's body was recovered in a swollen state and cremated. Days later, the man's parents approached police and mentioned a tattoo the officer had missed. It was then confirmed that the cremated body was their son's. Zipnet, a centralised database used by law enforcement agencies to track missing persons and unidentified bodies, compiles data across multiple states and union territories. PTI SGV SLB VN VN view comments First Published: July 23, 2025, 19:30 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.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Time of India
Faded photos to reunions: 2 Delhi cops track down 223 kids
NEW DELHI: For ASI Nirdesh Panwar and ASI Rajdeep, the gaze into their own children's eyes is the north star that guides their tireless pursuit of reuniting once missing kids with their families. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Over the last 11 months, this drive has led them to reunite 223 missing children with their families. They travelled to other cities and states to bridge gaps that sometimes spanned years. Their work involved over 70 police stations in Delhi and has taken them to corners of Jammu, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Haryana. Often, all that they had was a faded photograph, a name, a case gone cold. But by following faint digital footprints, knocking on doors, and stitching together stories from scraps, they brought the children home. Their consistent record earned them out-of-turn promotions, a recognition of their perseverance. Formerly head constables, and now assistant sub-inspectors, Rajdeep (35) and Nirdesh Panwar (38), of the anti-human trafficking unit (AHTU) have each rescued over 100 children - Rajdeep has rescued 112 and Panwar 111. "These officers were promoted out of turn as a recognition for their consistent work and the large number of successful recoveries," DCP (Shahdara) Prashant Priya Gautam said. Their day begins at 6am with the scan of the national databases like CCTNS (Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems) and ZIPNET (Zonal Integrated Police Network) for fresh reports and long-pending cases. Once a case is shortlisted, the officers contact the investigating officer and the family. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Even that isn't easy always. "In many cases, phone numbers in FIRs are inactive, or the family has moved. Sometimes, there's not even a recent photo of the missing child," ASI Panwar said. "Language becomes a barrier too, especially when we travel to other states." Once contact is established, the officers conduct home visits to understand the child's last known movements, their environment, behaviour patterns, and any underlying causes of disappearance. From there, the tracking begins, involving Call Detail Record (CDR) analysis, deep dives into social media activity, and extensive reviews of CCTV footage. In the case of teenagers, a tagged location or a background in a photo on social media might offer the first clue. The two walk door to door with a photo, ask around, coordinate with local police, and check with shelter homes and NGOs. When digital leads dry up, the job becomes painstaking. "We've reviewed footage from over 200 cameras in some cases. Sometimes, you're looking for a moment, a movement that's barely visible. But that's all you need," ASI Rajdeep said. "The payoff is indescribable. That moment when a parent sees the child again, it makes every hour worth it." Each case brings its own challenges. "Some children have been missing for weeks, others for years. Some left home by choice. Others may have been trafficked or abducted. We can't assume anything. We have to approach every case with care. At times, the breakthrough is quick. Many take days and months to crack," he added. The case of a missing 14-year-old girl took them to Jammu and Kashmir after they managed to find out that the girl boarded a train at New Delhi Railway Station. "We immediately boarded a train to Jammu at 9.30pm and started our search after reaching there at 7am. We were lucky as the girl was luckily found sitting alone on a bench at one corner of the station. She was brought back the same day and reunited with her parents. Another challenging case was of a girl who was missing from the MS Park area in 2017. She was just 15 then. "For years, there were no leads. The family had long lost hope. This year, we traced her to Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh after following some electronic leads. She is 22 now," ASI Rajdeep said.
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Haiderpur WTP: Where bodies of Delhi and Haryana's missing persons end up
Around 10pm on April 23, an employee at the Haiderpur water treatment plant (WTP) in Rohini Sector 13 found a headless and limbless decomposing body stuck in the iron filtration nets of the facility. While the situation was disquieting, there was no sense of panic—this being the 10th body to be discovered here this year alone. According to information shared by the police, at least 91 human bodies have been found here from 2022 to April 27, 2025, with an average of 25-30 bodies ending up at the Delhi Jal Board's (DJB's) WTP every year. The reason is geographical: Raw water reaches the Haiderpur WTP through two water channels—Channel Lined Canal (CLC) and Delhi Sub Branch (DSB)—of the Munak Canal, a 102-kilometre-long aqueduct that carries water Yamuna water from Haryana's Karnal, travels south via the Khubru and Mandora barrages, and terminates at the Haiderpur WTP. A senior police officer from the KN Katju Marg police station, on condition of anonymity, said that the Munak Canal has no filtration nets between Haryana and Delhi, due to which bodies from Haryana and other parts of Delhi end up here. As bodies from Haryana take multiple days to reach the Haiderpur WTP, nearly all of them decompose beyond identification and most of them remain unidentified and unclaimed. 'In some instances, killers used the Munak Canal to dispose of bodies of their victims, besides people committing suicides and those suffering accidents. Bodies related to cases from Bawana, Narela and Samaypur Badli also end up at the WTP. In some cases, cars and weapons used in crimes were also thrown to hide or destroy evidence,' the officer said. The CLC is a concrete water route with boundary walls on both sides, while the DSB is a kutcha water channel without boundary walls. Both water channels are 10 to 15 feet deep and separated by a road used by people residing near the Delhi-Haryana border. Deputy commissioner of police (Rohini) Amit Goel said: 'Recovery of human bodies is a regular occurrence, as two to three such incidents are reported every month at the KN Katju Marg police station, keeping many personnel busy identifying the victims and finding their families, establishing the cause of deaths and the circumstances under which they died, registering murder cases and probing them to nab the killers, and performing last rites of unidentified and unclaimed bodies.' Identification challenges In the case of the body found on April 23, police found two Aadhaar cards in the pockets of the victim, issued to Anoop and Mukesh, with both having the same guardian, named Lala. Station house officer (SHO) Pramod Anand of KN Katju Marg police station, perturbed by the discovery of the body within 10 days of another, said the Zonal Integrated Police Network (ZIPNet) pointed to a missing person's complaint filed at Bawana police station on March 15—a day after the Holi festival—naming the person as Anoop, and guardian as Lala. The Bawana police were informed, the missing man's family identified the body and an autopsy suggested that the 27-year-old man's head and limbs were severed due to remaining in water for 40 days. It was concluded that Anoop died of drowning, possibly after accidentally falling into the canal, SHO Anand said. However, not all cases yield clear clues or even faint leads. Police said that of the 91 bodies that ended up here since 2022, only 28 have been identified. Even in cases where bodies are identified and the cause of death established as murder, seven murder cases from 2022 and 2023 registered at the KN Katju Marg police station remain unsolved. '...we were lucky. Despite recovering a highly decomposed, headless and limbless body that was 40 days old, we could identify the victim and connect the case. In fact, luck favoured us second time in a row because the previous victim—a 35-year-old woman's body was recovered on April 13 at the same spot—was also identified and her missing complaint was found registered at the Samaypur Badli police station,' Anand said. But of the 10 bodies recovered this year, the identities of only three were established, while 10 of 25 bodies were identified in 2024 and seven of 27 in 2023, according to police data accessed by HT. DCP Goel said that identifying victims, establishing the circumstances under which their bodies reached the WTP, and the disposal of their bodies are the key challenges personnel of the KN Katju Marg police station face. SHO Anand said that identifying bodies in cases of murder and suicide is an arduous task as compared to identifying victims of accidents. In murder cases, killers adopt several tricks to ensure the victims are not easily identified or their bodies are found, he said. 'In murder cases, you will not find identification documents with the bodies. The limbs of victims are tied and sometimes a heavy object is also tied with the bodies to ensure they remain under water. In some cases, bodies are found without heads and if heads are found, there are chances that the faces were disfigured beyond identification. The longer the bodies stay in water, the faster they decompose and decay. Also, many victims of suicide do not keep their IDs while plunging into the canal. The only chance of identifying a victim is when his or her missing complaint is registered, and the family members identify the body,' Anand said. A dumping hub Besides human bodies, the canals are also hubs for throwing animal carcasses, garbage and waste materials generated in religious events, such as pujas and fire rituals (hawans), by people living in northwest and outer Delhi. All such items flow with the water and eventually, reach the Haiderpur WTP, where three sets of filtration nets are installed to ensure they are removed well before the raw water reaches the filtration machines, said Vivek Paswan, an employee at the Haiderpur WTP whose job is to watch for bodies and other water materials at the first set of filtration nets. 'The frequency of the recovery of bodies increases during summer, as tens of hundreds of people, most of them being children, use the canal for bathing and swimming, and many drown in the process—either because they did not know how to swim or due to suffering fatal injuries while diving into it from a height. At least two employees are deployed near the filtration nets in three shifts every day to spot and remove bodies apart from other garbage items. We alert security guards as soon as a body is found and they, in turn, ring the police up,' Paswan said. Senior police officers said they have decided to raise the issue with Haryana in the next interstate police meeting. They said that until the 1990s, there was a decades-old wire net across the Munak Canal in Haryana, but it was removed as it was blocking waste. 'We will ask our counterparts in the Haryana Police to install filtration next across the canal in their jurisdiction so that bodies from their side do not float into Delhi. If the bodies related to Haryana are found there itself, the chances of their identification would be high,' DCP Goel said.
