The Delhi Police claimed to have arrested two notorious criminals with a loaded country-made pistol from Connaught Place in New Delhi, authorities said on Tuesday.
A fire broke out at a biryani food joint in Connaught Place on Thursday afternoon. According to Delhi Fire Services (DFS), an LPG cylinder leak in the eatery’s kitchen triggered the fire, injuring six people, including two critically.
Luckily no one is reportedly hurt in the incident as the blaze was brought under control within 2.10 minutes of commencing the fire fighting.
The objective of the 'Raahgiri Day' is to redefine the streets making them accessible to all, especially pedestrians, ensuing their safety and sustainability.
The Delhi Police said the black Scorpio SUV hit a vehicle before ramming into the policeman and smashing into the barricades at the Chelmsford security picket.
CP’s corridors, where a few months ago, one could barely have a straight walk because of the crowds, are today like empty tunnels.
Apart from Connaught Place, other prominent places with retail and wholesale markets will also remain shut on Sunday.
A case has been registered under Sections 186/353/307/34 of IPC and 25/27 of Arms Act and raids are being carried out by several teams to catch the accomplice on the run, police said.
In 2017, too, the civic body had planned to start a three-month trial from February to April for making Connaught Place a car-free zone, but the scheme was put off after opposition from traders at the popular shopping hub.
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