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Delhi: Wanted criminal who chopped off man’s thumbs during robbery held after six years on the run

Delhi: Wanted criminal who chopped off man’s thumbs during robbery held after six years on the run

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New Delhi, A 70-year-old man accused of chopping off both thumbs of an event manager during a brutal robbery and extortion attempt in Delhi’s Dwarka was arrested after evading capture for nearly six years, an official said on Monday. Delhi: Wanted criminal who chopped off man’s thumbs during robbery held after six years on the run The accused Brahamdev Bhagat declared a proclaimed offender was arrested from Bihar’s Purnia in connection with a 2020 case in which the victim was assaulted with sticks, robbed at knifepoint and forced to sign documents for an alleged payment of ₹11 lakh before his thumbs were severed, police said. “The incident took place on March 17, 2020, when event manager Surinder Nanda received a call regarding a party booking and asked his manager Kapil Chadha to attend the meeting in Dwarka on his behalf,” Deputy Commissioner of Police Pankaj Kumar said in a statement. Later, the callers insisted on meeting Nanda personally. He then travelled to Dwarka Sector-23 along with his driver in an SUV. Near a CNG pump, …

Govt nod for construction of Rs 806 crore medical college in Delhi’s Dwarka, to be completed by 2028 | Delhi News

Govt nod for construction of Rs 806 crore medical college in Delhi’s Dwarka, to be completed by 2028 | Delhi News

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The Expenditure and Finance Committee (EFC) chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has approved the construction of a modern medical college and hostel complex at the Indira Gandhi Hospital campus in West Delhi’s Dwarka at an estimated cost Rs 806 crore, officials said. According to officials, the government has set a target to complete the project by 2028. Gupta said the project will include a full-fledged medical college, separate hostels for male and female students, faculty housing and a modern academic block. “The initiative is expected to address the growing demand for doctors in the Capital while significantly strengthening healthcare services in Delhi,” said the CM. She added that the medical college will be developed in accordance with National Medical Commission (NMC) norms. It will accommodate 250 MBBS seats every year, officials said, adding that the teaching activities will begin with an initial batch of 150 students. Gupta said the project would be executed in phases. The Indian Express had reported about this project in March. The first phase will focus on the construction of …

Accused minor in Dwarka crash gets bail, JJB flags lack of parental supervision| India News

Accused minor in Dwarka crash gets bail, JJB flags lack of parental supervision| India News

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The Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) on Tuesday granted bail to the 17-year-old boy accused in an accident which killed a 23-year-old biker Sahil Dhaneshra in Dwarka, observing that justice will still be met if the accused is let out. File photo of Inna Maken, mother of 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra, who died in a road accident after an SUV driven allegedly by a minor collided with his motorcycle. (ANI Video Grab) Principal magistrate Chitranshi Arora, in a 16-page-order, noted that lack of adequate parental supervision had contributed to the incident and granted bail on a personal bond of ₹20,000. “The incident arose in the backdrop of insufficient parental monitoring…the parents of the CCL (child in conflict with law) have acknowledged their lapse, accepted responsibility for the conduct of the child, and have expressed willingness to adopt corrective and preventive measures, including strict supervision,” the order noted. The incident occurred on February 3 this year when Dhaneshra was travelling on his two-wheeler, and a speeding SUV allegedly with the teenager at the wheel, struck him and then …

On cards, a new medical college and a court complex for Dwarka | Delhi News

On cards, a new medical college and a court complex for Dwarka | Delhi News

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Dwarka, a planned sub-city in Southwest Delhi, is set to get a new medical college and a court complex next year. The government plans to convert the Dwarka district court into a medical college and construct a new district court near the National Law College, The Indian Express has learnt. Inaugurated in 2008, the district court in Dwarka is located in Sector 10, spread across an area of 3.70 Ha. It is a seven-storey building with four blocks. “A proposal was moved for constructing a new court complex after demolishing the current Dwarka court on the same plot. There was also another proposal for construction of a new medical college in Sector 14, near the law college. It was sent to (PWD) minister (Parvesh Sahib Singh) for perusal,” a senior government official said. “But after going through the proposal and the cost of the project, the minister suggested that instead of demolishing the court which is in a good condition, it could be developed into a medical college,” the official added. Officials said Singh also …

‘Showed No Remorse’: Juvenile Justice Board On Dwarka SUV Teen Driver Who Ran Over Biker | India News

‘Showed No Remorse’: Juvenile Justice Board On Dwarka SUV Teen Driver Who Ran Over Biker | India News

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Last Updated:February 19, 2026, 08:16 IST The minor was produced before the board on February 4, a day after he allegedly drove a speeding Scorpio that struck 23-year-old biker Sahil Dhaneshra. SUV seen speeding on Dwarka road before crashing into bike (Video screengrabs/Social Media) The Juvenile Justice Board that granted temporary bail to the 17-year-old accused in the fatal Dwarka crash recorded that the teenager “appeared to show no remorse” and “did not understand the preciousness of taking a life,” reported HT. The minor was produced before the board on February 4, a day after he allegedly drove a speeding Scorpio that struck 23-year-old biker Sahil Dhaneshra. In its order that day, the board observed, “Upon enquiry from the CCL [child in conflict with law, the 17-year-old], it appears that he does not understand the preciousness of life of a person and is not remorseful towards his act.” He was subsequently sent to an observation home for “rehabilitation and appropriate counselling” and for his “safety and security,” HT reported. On February 10, however, the board …

Dwarka crash victim’s mother has a warning for parents, especially mothers| India News

Dwarka crash victim’s mother has a warning for parents, especially mothers| India News

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The mother of Sahil Dhaneshra, who was killed in a brutal SUV crash in Delhi’s Dwarka, said that her son’s “sacrifice” serve as a lesson for everyone as she appealed to parents, especially mothers, while mourning the death of the 23-year-old. Sahil Dhaneshra’s mother, Inna Maakan, said her son’s death should act as a warning for all parents. (HT) Dhaneshra died at the scene after a Scorpio struck his Yamaha R15 motorcycle at about 11:50 am on February 3 near the Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management in Sector 11. The person driving during the crash was 17-year-old Akshatra Singh, who has been detained. ALSO READ | ‘I am sorry, I didn’t know’: Dwarka SUV crash accused’s father On February 4, the teenager was produced before the Juvenile Justice Board and sent to an observation home. On February 10, the minor was granted interim bail so he could sit for the Class 10 board examinations. Dwarka crash: Grieving mother’s message and a warning to parents Dhaneshra’s mother, Inna Maakan, said her son’s death should act …

‘This Is My Son’s Mistake, I Apologise’: Father Of Delhi Teen Who Ran Over Biker In Dwarka | India News

‘This Is My Son’s Mistake, I Apologise’: Father Of Delhi Teen Who Ran Over Biker In Dwarka | India News

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Last Updated:February 18, 2026, 08:21 IST The accused’s father reiterated that the SUV involved is part of their commercial fleet and that past challans were due to other drivers operating the vehicle. The accused’s father said that the entire family is grief-stricken. (ANI) The father of the minor accused in the Dwarka road accident that allegedly killed 23-year-old Sahil Dhaneshra has said the family is “deeply grief-stricken” and will fully cooperate with the legal process, while acknowledging his son’s role in the incident. Speaking to ANI, he said, “…This is my son’s mistake, and I apologise for it. I will follow whatever the legal process entails. Whatever information I received, I received it from the police. My son and daughter were in the car. I run a commercial vehicle business. The vehicle is used in our business, and the challan on the vehicle is because of our drivers who drive it. This is not because of my son.” #WATCH | Delhi: A 23-year-old died in a crash in Delhi’s Dwarka after an SUV driven by …

Varun Grover reacts to the rise of hit-and-run cases: ‘Mostly teenagers driving expensive cars’

Varun Grover reacts to the rise of hit-and-run cases: ‘Mostly teenagers driving expensive cars’

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The recent hit-and-run case in Dwarka caused significant outrage on social media. A 23-year-old man died in a road accident in Delhi earlier this month after an SUV, allegedly driven by a 17-year-old boy. The juvenile driver has since been granted interim bail by the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) on the grounds of his Class 10 board examinations. The mother has alleged in a social media post that her son was mowed down by a recklessly driven car and demanded justice. Varun Grover took aim at the state of hit-and-run cases in India. What Varun Grover said Now, National Award-winning lyricist Varun Grover has weighed in on the rise of hit-and-run cases in the nation. The writer and lyricist took to his X account on Tuesday and said, “So many cases of hit-and-run. Mostly teenagers driving expensive cars under influence of alcohol + new-money.” He went on to add, “Yet another symptom of the soft-oligarchy we’ve turned into that rich kids can kill for fun and get away because the politicians/courts are in their (Papa’s) …

Delhi to have all-new mega cricket stadium: Okhla, Dwarka, Narela and Rohini in race | Cricket News

Delhi to have all-new mega cricket stadium: Okhla, Dwarka, Narela and Rohini in race | Cricket News

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3 min readNew DelhiFeb 10, 2026 10:36 PM IST A new cricket stadium in Delhi with a spectator capacity of 60,000 to 70,000 is in the works and the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) is confident of getting land before the end of this year. A cricket academy, a separate training ground and multiple nets are part of the plan for the international stadium with the DDCA engaged in discussions with the Delhi government as well as the Centre. “The DDCA wants to build a new modern stadium within Delhi which will have world-class facilities and enhance fans’ experience. We hope to get land clearance by the end of this year. We have identified parcels of land in Delhi, including in Okhla, Dwarka, Rohini and Narela. But we want a location which has good metro and road connectivity and is also close to hotels and hospitals,” DDCA president Rohan Jaitley told The Indian Express. Letters have been written to the office of the Delhi chief minister as well as to the union government for …

60-Year-Old Homeless Man Mauled to Death by Stray Dog Pack in Dwarka

60-Year-Old Homeless Man Mauled to Death by Stray Dog Pack in Dwarka

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A 60-year-old homeless man died after he was attacked by stray dogs in Southwest Delhi’s Dwarka, police said on Friday. The attack happened near St Mary’s school in Dwarka’s Sector 19 on Tuesday night, when the deceased identified as Raju encountered a pack of stray dogs howling at him, officers said. “Raju ran towards a nearby park to save himself, but the dogs followed and attacked him. He was severely injured in the attack. His clothes were almost entirely torn off when police reached the spot,” a police officer said. He succumbed to his injuries on the intervening night of Wednesday (January 7) and Thursday( January 8) while undergoing treatment, they added. Raju is a native of Uttar Pradesh’s Sitapur, they added. According to the police, Raju had been living on roads and footpaths for over a year after leaving home following frequent domestic disputes. He is survived by his wife and three children. “His wife works as a domestic help at a society in Sector 11 to support the family,” a police officer said. …