The police and fire department officials were making efforts to bring the man down safely. The reason for this extreme step was still unknown.
The fire caught a two-room flat on the fourth floor of the building in Delhi's Kishangarh area. Four inured were taken to the hospital. One injured was hospitalised in AIIMS while the remaining three were admitted to Safdarjung Hospital.
The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) advised the residents to store a sufficient quantity of water in advance as per their requirements and make judicious use of water during the shutdown period.
Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) students alleged that a group of youth disrupted their pre-Diwali celebration at the Jamia Millia Islamia University, added they broke diyas (clay-made lamps) and ruined the rangolis.
Delhi has already implemented several measures to combat pollution, including the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) and restrictions on construction activities. However, the city's air quality continues to deteriorate, necessitating more stringent actions.
Delhi experiences severe pollution during winters, driven by a combination of factors, such as low wind speeds, dropping temperatures, high moisture levels and the presence of pollution particles that act as surfaces for condensation.
According to the police, the injured sub-inspector and woman police personnel have been taken to the nearby Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital after the incident.
Delhi Commission for Women (DCW), in a statement on Monday, said the services of all the contractual staff appointed at any point in time are discontinued with immediate effect.
Delhi pollution: Amid rising pollution levels, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai launched the 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign aimed at reducing vehicular pollution in the capital.
Following a blast near a CRPF school in Delhi's Prashant Vihar, officials recovered a white powder-like substance. The FSL and NSG teams have collected the sample for further investigation.
Following an explosion in Delhi's Prashant Vihar, Pakistani telegram channels are circulating claims that Khalistani operatives were behind the attack. Authorities are conducting the probe into the matter.
A shooting in Jahangirpuri resulted in one death and two injuries, highlighting concerns over rising gang violence in the area.
A blast near the CRPF School in Delhi's Prashant Vihar has led to a multi-agency investigation, with initial findings suggesting the explosion aimed to send a message rather than harm the public, and enhanced security measures are now in place.
Following a blast near a CRPF school in Delhi's Prashant Vihar, officials recovered a white powder-like substance. The FSL and NSG teams have collected the sample for further investigation.
In her first reaction to the incident, the Delhi Chief Minister criticized the BJP, stating that while they are responsible for maintaining law and order, their track record suggests otherwise.
An elderly couple in Rohini, Delhi, was looted of Rs 2 crore in cash and jewellery by two men posing as courier boys. Police suspect insider involvement and are investigating the incident.
A layer of smog engulfed several parts of Delhi, including Anand Vihar and the Akshardham temple area as the AQI in the area rose to 353, categorised as 'Very Poor' as per the Central Pollution Control Board.
The Delhi Police official mentioned, the Crime team, FSL team and bomb disposal squad were called on the spot and the area is cordoned off.
A shooting incident in North East Delhi's Welcome area, linked to a financial dispute among jeans wholesalers, left a 22-year-old woman injured, prompting police investigations and increased security in the community.
A house fire in Pitampura was swiftly contained by firefighters, preventing significant damage and injuries after a rapid response to the emergency call.
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