Amid the Enforcement Directorate (ED) investigation into the National Herald case, the Congress party on Wednesday exempted Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana from the meeting called by senior leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury. Congress leader and chairperson of Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury had issued summons to Delhi’s top cop […]
Rakesh Asthana appointed police chief due to Delhi’s ‘challenging situations’
The Central government on Wednesday informed the Supreme Court that there was a “compelling need” to appoint Indian Police Service (IPS) Rakesh Asthana as the Delhi Police Commissioner taking into consideration the national capital’s “extremely challenging situations” of public order, policing issues, and their implications on national security. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), […]
Delhi Police helped many youths escape crime, join mainstream: Rakesh Asthana
Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Wednesday said that the constructive attitude of Delhi Police has brought many youths including girls to the mainstream by helping them escape from the clutches of crime. Asthana was addressing youths participating in a three-day workshop on ‘How to do Business’ organised by Delhi […]
Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana reviews law and order situation
Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Thursday conducted a field visit in the west district and reviewed the crime and law and order situation in the area falling under the western zone. According to a statement issued by Delhi Police, the visit comprised of a meeting with the officers as well as […]