Delhi Police Cracks Down on Extortion with Hotel Raids

In response to increased criminal activities, including extortion and contract killings, Delhi Police have intensified operations by checking local hotels and verifying criminal elements. The coordinated effort involves the Crime Branch and Special Cell to prevent further incidents impacting local businessmen.

Amid a surge in criminal activities such as extortion and gang rivalries, Delhi Police have initiated a crackdown by targeting hotels and guest houses for suspicious individuals.

Recent investigations have highlighted several contract killings linked to criminals under the influence of jailed or foreign-based masterminds. The police have started verifying the identities of local criminals, including juveniles, in an attempt to curb violence.

Operating across all districts, the Crime Branch and Special Cell are conducting coordinated raids with recent cases underscoring the urgency of these measures. Businessmen in the city have reported numerous extortion calls, primarily from international numbers linked to gangsters.