In his reporting career of over 20 years, Sanjeev K Jha has covered bureaucracy, politics, ISI activities in border areas, music and Bollywood. Presently, he covers crime in the national Capital.
Articles by Sanjeev K Jha
Delhi Police destroys over 10,000 kg of narcotic items
Delhi Police destroyed over 10,600 kg of narcotics worth ₹1,682 crore in a campaign against drug trafficking, emphasizing zero tolerance and community awareness.
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 06:06 AM IST
Crimes against women in Delhi fell by 8.6% in 2024, shows data
Senior police officers credited the decline to increased deployment in crime-prone areas and swift, proactive measures
Published on Dec 16, 2024 10:58 PM IST
Smugglers used Starlink for navigation: Police on Andaman drug haul
The Andaman and Nicobar Police on Thursday recovered sophisticated satellite communication equipment from a Myanmarese vessel caught earlier this week.
Updated on Nov 29, 2024 04:54 AM IST
Sanjeev K Jha, New Delhi
LG directs that archery, shooting competition be held in Delhi
Delhi LG VK Saxena plans archery and shooting competitions to boost sports, along with 2,000 DDA golf club memberships and new facilities for various sports.
Updated on Nov 21, 2024 05:34 PM IST
No coercive action on vintage vehicles: Delhi LG
Officials said the directive came after a representation by the Heritage Motoring Club of India (HMCI) alleged that vintage vehicles were being impounded by authorities in violation of existing rules
Updated on Nov 20, 2024 06:00 AM IST
40 dynasts to test their mettle in battleground J’khand
10 candidates from political families are contesting on JMM tickets, 8 from the Congress and 1 each from Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) and RJD.
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 04:50 AM IST
BJP rakes up ‘demographic shift’ in JMM bastion battle
Several villages in Santhal Pargana – the political bastion of JMM patron Shibu Soren – has a mixed population of tribals, Muslims and Christians.
Updated on Nov 03, 2024 04:45 AM IST
Sanjeev K Jha, Sahebganj
Delhi Police scramble for clues after Rohini blast
Officials said analysis of CCTV footage from three days leading up to the blast yielded no clue, but they will continue to scan footage of the past 10-12 days.
Updated on Oct 22, 2024 04:39 AM IST
Telegram told to furnish details on message linked to Delhi blast
A video of the explosion along with a ”Khalistan Zindabad” watermark at the bottom appeared on Telegram channel, ”Justice League India”
Updated on Oct 22, 2024 05:50 AM IST
Delhi blast: Telegram asked to furnish details on message linked to explosion
A senior Delhi Police official said that social media platforms and Telegram have been asked to furnish details about the channel where the post was made
Published on Oct 21, 2024 11:28 AM IST
Delhi Police seize 208kg of cocaine in ‘Chatpata Mixture’ packets
Combined with the Oct 1 raid, police have so far recovered a staggering 770kg of cocaine, and officers said that the two drug hauls were likely linked to the same cartel, allegedly headed by a Delhi-based businessman currently hiding in Dubai
Updated on Oct 11, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Cops trace cocaine journey from Colombia to Dubai, Goa to Delhi
After sending at least a dozen consignments to check whether they were being intercepted, the kingpin decided to send the 562kg consignment of cocaine through one of the oldest cargo ships in Dubai
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 05:30 AM IST
Delhi cops seize 562 kg cocaine in mega drug bust
Delhi Police seized 562kg of cocaine worth ₹2,000 crore in Mahipalpur, arresting four suspects linked to a major drug trafficking network.
Updated on Oct 03, 2024 06:20 AM IST
Sarita Vihar Flyover repairs from Oct 1, cops issue advisory
PWD officials said that the repairs on the four-laned Sarita Vihar flyover will take approximately 60 days
Updated on Sep 29, 2024 05:48 AM IST
Two more held for GK shooting, had done recce: Cops
With this, police have so far arrested seven people for allegedly gunning down Nadir Shah outside a gym owned by him last week. However, the shooter is still on the run, police said.
Updated on Sep 16, 2024 06:20 AM IST
Delhi Police seeks return of officers deputed to Manipur
Two of the officers were promoted to the rank of deputy inspector general and submitted their requests for returning to the Delhi Police on the ground that the requirement was of an SP-level officer
Updated on Sep 12, 2024 05:22 AM IST
Bangladesh turmoil throws CR Park out of gear
Geopolitical turmoil in Bangladesh has caused a fish supply crisis in Delhi's Chittaranjan Park, raising prices.
Updated on Aug 22, 2024 05:00 AM IST
Sanjeev K Jha, New Delhi
ACB seeks details of 85 deliveries in multi-crore scam in Delhi
The development comes days after GST officer Babita Sharma and six others were arrested for allegedly forging invoices worth ₹718 crore
Updated on Aug 19, 2024 05:40 AM IST
Independence Day: 100+ birds killed, wounded by kite strings
Experts said such cases are reported every year due to violations in the form of use of “Chinese manjha” despite a clear ban.
Updated on Aug 17, 2024 04:44 AM IST
LG seeks deadlines for projects related to criminal legislations
Three new codes, the Bharatiya Nyaya Samhita (BNS), Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA) came into effect on July 1
Updated on Aug 13, 2024 05:28 AM IST
Delhi Police arrest ISIS terrorist who was a key operative of ‘Pune module’
The terrorist, identified as 35-year-old Rizwan Abdul Haji Ali, was apprehended with one pistol with cartridges in his possession
Published on Aug 09, 2024 10:42 PM IST
Sanjeev K Jha, New Delhi
Delhi Police arrest ISIS terrorist who was a key operative of ‘Pune module’
The terrorist, identified as 35-year-old Rizwan Abdul Haji Ali, was apprehended with one sophisticated pistol with cartridges in his possession.
Published on Aug 09, 2024 12:13 PM IST
20K cops on ground for Unesco world heritage panel meet in Capital
Teams will be deployed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, 15 designated hotels where dignitaries and delegates would be staying, Bharat Mandapam at Pragati Maidan, important heritage sites across the Capital
Updated on Jul 21, 2024 05:56 AM IST
1/3rd of police stations in Delhi do not have their own building: Data
Delhi faces issues with multiple police stations operating out of the same building, causing confusion and hindering police work. MHA approves infrastructure boost to address the problem.
Updated on Jul 16, 2024 05:04 AM IST
14 barred Patanjali products sold across counter at dedicated stores
HT visited Patanjali stores across four major Indian cities — New Delhi, Lucknow, Patna and Dehradun — and was able to procure most of these products, procuring a receipt in each of these cases.
Published on Jul 11, 2024 09:27 AM IST
Delhi LG VK Saxena gives nod to prosecute Arundhati Roy, others in UAPA case
The LG also granted sanctions to prosecute under the same provisions Sheikh Showkat Hussain, a former professor at the Central University of Kashmir.
Updated on Jun 15, 2024 04:46 AM IST
Election in Pincodes: Battle for legacy, future in Nitish Kumar’s borough
HT looks at some key constituencies across the country that encapsulate the issues shaping the ongoing Lok Sabha electoral contest
Updated on May 28, 2024 07:30 AM IST
PM Modi’s first poll rally in Delhi on Saturday
BJP candidate for the North East Delhi parliamentary seat Manoj Tiwari said the venue for the rally has already been decided
Updated on May 16, 2024 06:06 AM IST
Lok Sabha polls: Religion more important factor than caste in Mithila region
PM Modi in Darbhanga began his public address with ‘Jai Shree Ram’ slogan and described Mithila land of ‘King Janak and Goddess Sita’.
Updated on May 12, 2024 06:28 PM IST
Political warhorse back in the saddle as electoral contest nears crescendo
An ubiquitous presence in Bihar politics, Prasad was not in Patna for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, in which the RJD failed to open its account, and in the 2020 assembly poll, when it emerged as the largest party in state assembly, winning 75 of 243 seats.
Updated on May 12, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Sanjeev K Jha, Patna