Archive · 6 Jun 2025
Dragon Knives Fuel Street Crime Surge Among Youth
Teenagers in Delhi are using 'dragon knives,' which look cool but are dangerous.
These knives are easily bought in markets and online.
They are used in street fights, robberies, and sometimes even killings.
Because they are not always illegal to carry, they are popular, and cases involving these knives are increasing.
Police are trying to stop the sale and use of these knives and using other laws to punish those who misuse them.
‘Dragon knives’ are linked to a rise in street crime, including stabbings and robberies.
These knives are not illegal to carry unless used in a crime, making them popular with young people.
Cases under the Arms Act rose by 9.6% in the first quarter of 2025.
The knives are readily available in markets and online, often circumventing legal restrictions.
Police plan to crack down on the sale and use of these knives.
- Who
- Minors and teenagers.
- What
- A rise in the use of 'dragon knives' in street crimes, including stabbings and robberies.
- When
- Recent incidents include stabbings in May and cases from late last year, with a noted increase in early 2025.
- Where
- Crime-prone neighborhoods, marketplaces, and online platforms.
- Why
- Dragon knives are popular because they are easy to obtain and not illegal to carry unless used in a crime.
- Knife Description
- Curved blades with etched designs
- Legality
- Not illegal to carry unless used unlawfully
- Increase in Arms Act cases (Q1 2025)
- 9.6%
- Marketplaces for the Knives
- Sarojini Nagar, Karol Bagh, Sadar Bazar, Seelampur, Nabi Karim
- Additional legal provisions to be used
- Section 170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
