PWD Introduces Measures To Protect Chandni Chowk’s Fire Hydrants From Theft And Vandalism

18 Jun 2024

Delhi's Chandni Chowk, a bustling commercial hub, has finally seen the operationalization of fire hydrants installed during its recent redevelopment, aimed at bolstering firefighting capabilities in the densely populated area. Since their installation along the 1.3-km stretch between Fatehpuri Masjid and Jain Mandir, the 71 fire hydrants have faced issues...

Praveen Khandelwal Unveils Future Agenda For Chandni Chowk

10 May 2024

In a bid to address pressing issues and cater to the diverse needs of the Chandni Chowk constituency, Praveen Khandelwal, the Bharatiya Janata Party’s nominee, has unveiled an ambitious blueprint aimed at revitalizing the area. Central to Khandelwal’s vision is the prioritization of healthcare, with plans underway to establish a...

Delhi-based jeweller gets extortion demand of Rs 5 lakh

31 Aug 2023

An extortion demand for Rs 5 lakh was made to a jeweler in the Chandni Chowk neighborhood of Delhi, who recently reported the incident to the Delhi police. The jeweler from Delhi's Chandni Chowk's Kucha Mahajani neighborhood allegedly received threatening WhatsApp messages from a man posing as gangster Aman Sahu...

Fire broke out in Old Delhi’s Bara Tuti Chowk

02 Dec 2022

A major fire broke out on Thursday near Bara Tuti Chowk in the Sadar Bazaar area in Old Delhi. In the massive fire, several vehicles, including a two-wheeler, were gutted. After the incident, the fire department issued a statement and said, "Four fire tenders were pressed into service forthwith after...

Fire broke out at market of Chandni Chowk

25 Nov 2022

A massive fire broke out on Friday evening in the shops of Bhagirath Palace market of Chandni Chowk in Delhi. Meanwhile, at the incident spot several fire tendors were sent, said Delhi Fire Service Director Atul Garg. So far no casualties have been reported. According to the officials, "the situation...

Jharkhand man steals gold jewellery worth Rs 1 crore, nabbed

18 Nov 2022

A Jharkhandi man was detained by Delhi Police after they discovered 1.890 kg of gold jewellery worth Rs 1 crore in his possession. Anil Kumar, a man who used to work at a jewellery store in Delhi, decamped with gold jewellery last Friday. Police were called to the scene of...