Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Delhi 2025: Crime, Politics, and Environmental Challenges
In 2025, Delhi faced many serious problems.
There were big explosions, stampedes, and attacks that hurt and killed many people.
The police had to deal with many criminals, like a serial killer called 'Doctor Death' and a self-styled godman accused of harassment.
There were also problems with bomb threats and street crimes.
The police had to work very hard to keep the city safe, and they made some changes to their leadership.
The year was tough for the police, but they are planning to improve security for the next year.
Also, the city changed its government, but the air and the Yamuna River are still very polluted.
The new government has a lot of work to do to make the city cleaner and safer.
A car bomb exploded near the Red Fort on November 10, killing 15 people and injuring more than a dozen.
An early morning stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on February 15 claimed 18 lives and injured 15 others.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked on August 20 by a man who breached security, leading to a review of VIP security protocols.
The Delhi Police arrested a serial killer named 'Doctor Death' in May, who was found living as a priest in Rajasthan.
A chain-snatching incident in August targeted Congress MP R Sudha in the high-security diplomatic enclave of Chanakyapuri.
- Who
- Delhi Police, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, various criminals and victims, BJP and AAP parties
- What
- Multiple crime incidents, political changes, environmental challenges, and military operations
- When
- Throughout 2025, with specific dates mentioned for major incidents
- Where
- Delhi, India, including Red Fort, New Delhi Railway Station, Civil Lines, Chanakyapuri, and other locations
- Why
- Various reasons including criminal activities, infrastructure challenges, security lapses, and political dynamics
- Red Fort Blast
- November 10, 15 killed, 15+ injured
- New Delhi Railway Station Stampede
- February 15, 18 killed, 15+ injured
- Attack on Delhi Chief Minister
- August 20, Sakriya Rajeshbhai Khimjibhai charged with attempt to murder
- Doctor Death Arrest
- May, Devender Sharma arrested for multiple murders
- Chain-Snatching Incident
- August, Congress MP R Sudha targeted in Chanakyapuri
- Building Collapse
- July 12, 6 killed, 8 injured in northeast Delhi
- Police Commissioner Changes
- SBK Singh appointed, transferred out in 21 days; Satish Golchha appointed
- Gangster Encounter
- October 23, 4 Bihar-based gangsters killed in Rohini
- Government Change
- BJP returned to power after nearly three decades
- Yamuna River Pollution
- Rs 5,500 crore spent on cleaning, but pollution persists
- Air Quality
- Lowest average AQI in eight years (excluding 2020), but severe pollution in December
Sources
Delhi 2025: Year of Crime - Red Fort blast, station stampede; street crimes on the rise
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Yearender | Delhi Changed Its Government In 2025, But Not Its Air Or Yamuna River
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UP Police killed 48 criminals in encounters in 2025, highest under Adityanath since 2017