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Tihar Jail is Moving! Delhi Plans a New Prison on City Outskirts.

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on Tuesday (March 25) that the government will build a new prison on the outskirts of the city to replace Tihar Jail. As part of the 2025-26 budget, ?10 crore has been set aside for surveys and consultancy services to plan the project.

Tihar Jail is the largest and most high-security prison in India. It houses a mix of inmates, including gangsters, politicians, and well-known personalities. The prison was originally built in 1958 with space for just 1,273 prisoners. Over the years, its capacity was increased to about 6,000, but today, it holds over 13,000 inmates—far beyond what it was designed for.

Tihar was first set up in a small village near Delhi and was under Punjab’s administration until 1966, when it was handed over to the Delhi government. It later became the main prison for the capital, eventually expanding into a complex of nine jails. By the 1980s, overcrowding had become a major concern, leading to various reforms.

One of the most significant changes came in 1994 when Kiran Bedi, the first woman Inspector General of Prisons, introduced programs to improve the lives of inmates. These included education, job training, and even meditation sessions, which received international recognition.

Tihar Jail also runs a prison industry where inmates make and sell products like bakery goods, furniture, and textiles under the ‘Tihar’ brand.

With the increasing number of prisoners, the need for a new, better-equipped facility has become urgent. The government’s plan to shift Tihar Jail is aimed at reducing overcrowding and improving prison conditions. The exact location and timeline for the project are yet to be finalized.

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Phew! Delhi Hits 42.1°C — Hottest April Day Since 2022.

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Delhi sizzled at 42.1 degrees Celsius on Saturday, marking the hottest April day in the past three years, according to the IMD.

The last time the city felt a hotter April day was back in 2022 when the temperature hit 43.5 degrees Celsius. Saturday night was relatively cooler, with the temperature dropping to 20.7 degrees Celsius.

At the Ridge area, the mercury touched 43 degrees Celsius. However, things got a bit better in the evening when cool winds started blowing and clouds covered parts of the sky.

With the heat rising, Delhiites are advised to take care and stay hydrated throughout the day.

For Sunday, the IMD has predicted a partly cloudy day with strong winds.

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If You Spot a Pakistani National Nearby, Inform the Police,’ Delhi Home Minister Appeals to Citizens.

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Delhi’s Home Minister, Ashish Sood, has made a public appeal to all citizens of Delhi, urging them to assist security agencies in identifying Pakistani nationals who are staying in the city without legal authorization. The appeal comes after the Indian government’s decision to suspend visa services for Pakistani nationals. All existing valid visas issued to Pakistani citizens, except long-term visas (LTVs) and diplomatic and official visas, have been canceled with immediate effect.

The Delhi government has set a deadline between April 26 and 29, 2025, for Pakistani nationals whose visas have been canceled to leave India. Additionally, no new visas will be issued to any Pakistani citizen. This move is part of the broader efforts to address security concerns arising from the illegal presence of Pakistani nationals in Delhi.

Minister Sood emphasized that the safety and security of Delhi residents are a top priority. He urged citizens to be vigilant and report any suspicious Pakistani nationals residing in the city illegally. If any resident comes across someone they suspect is staying in Delhi without proper documentation, they are encouraged to immediately notify the nearest police station.

The Delhi government is fully cooperating with the Indian government’s directives to ensure that all illegal Pakistani nationals are identified and deported in coordination with the Delhi Police and other relevant agencies. This initiative aims to safeguard the city’s security while maintaining a transparent and cooperative approach from its residents.

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Six Boys, Aged 13–15, Arrested in Bhajanpura Murder Case.

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A 28-year-old businessman was stabbed to death in Delhi’s Bhajanpura area on Friday night. Police said they have picked up six minors linked to the case.

The victim, Shakir, who ran a shop selling disposable plates and bowls, lived in Subhash Mohalla. Around 9:30 pm, people found him badly injured on the street and quickly rushed him to Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital. Sadly, doctors declared him dead on arrival.

Police got a call about the incident at 9:31 pm and reached the spot. They registered a murder case under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and started investigating. A crime team and forensic experts checked the area for clues.

Officers looked at CCTV footage and spoke to people nearby. With the help of local information, they identified six boys, aged between 13 and 15, who were later taken into custody.

During questioning, the boys admitted that they attacked Shakir to make a name for themselves in the local crime world, police said. They happened to come across him while wandering in the area and randomly chose him as their target.

Police also recovered the knife used in the attack based on what the minors told them. Later, another section, 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, was added to the case.

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