Rakesh Asthana

Delhi: Sanjay Arora appointed as the new Police Commissioner of Delhi

Tamil Nadu cadre IPS officer Sanjay Arora has been made the new Delhi Police Commissioner. He will replace Rakesh Asthana. Arora is a 1988 batch IPS officer.

Jul 31, 2022, 15:36 PM IST

Sanjay Arora to be new Delhi Police commissioner, here's all about Tamil Nadu cadre IPS officer

Sanjay Arora, a 1988 batch IPS officer from the Tamil Nadu cadre, has a bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

Jul 31, 2022, 14:25 PM IST

Sanjay Arora appointed as new Delhi Police Commissioner

Sanjay Arora, who is currently the Director General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Force, will take charge as Delhi Police's top cop on Monday.

Jul 31, 2022, 13:28 PM IST

Jahangirpuri clash: Another accused Ghulam Rasool alias Gulli arrested

Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana on Monday assured that action will be taken against those found guilty irrespective of their class, creed, community and religion.

 

Apr 19, 2022, 16:01 PM IST

Fresh violence erupts in Delhi's Jahangirpuri, stones pelted at police personnel

Delhi Police said that it was "a minor, one-off incident" and informed that one person has been detained.

Apr 18, 2022, 13:53 PM IST

IEDs found in Seemapuri, Ghazipur meant to carry out blasts in Delhi, says Police

Such activities are not possible without local support, Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana said.

Feb 19, 2022, 09:33 AM IST

Threat mail from 'ISIS Kashmir': Security tightened outside Gautam Gambhir's residence

After receiving the first threat, a complaint addressed to the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central) stated that a death threat from "ISIS Kashmir" was received on the official email ID of Gambhir at 9.32 pm on Tuesday (October 24)

Nov 24, 2021, 23:01 PM IST

Watch Exclusive Interview of Delhi Police commissioner on security during festive season

Safety is the biggest challenge during the festive season. In such a situation, how ready is the police of the national capital, know directly from the Commissioner of Delhi Police, Rakesh Asthana.

Oct 28, 2021, 11:20 AM IST

Preparations for big action on drugs in Delhi too

Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana has said that in the coming days, Delhi Police is preparing to take major action against drug peddlers in the national capital.

Oct 28, 2021, 09:44 AM IST

1 Minute, 1 News: Delhi HC to hear petition filed against Rakesh Asthana becoming DP Commissioner

In this section, you will find the top news stories of the day. Segment '1 Minute, 1 Khabar' is a part of Zee News' important news bulletins in which we cover all the important news.

Oct 12, 2021, 13:40 PM IST

Plea challenging Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana's appointment dismissed

The petitioner had prayed for quashing of the July 27 order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs appointing the Gujarat-cadre IPS officer Rakesh Asthana as city police commissioner.

Oct 12, 2021, 11:28 AM IST

Delhi Police on high alert after receiving input on terror attack during festive season

In the meeting, Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana informed that there are inputs of a terrorist attack in Delhi.

Oct 10, 2021, 08:30 AM IST

Hearing on plea challenging Rakesh Asthana's appointment as Delhi Police chief deferred till September 20

 The Supreme Court had recently asked the Delhi high court to decide within two weeks the petition filed before it challenging the appointment of Rakesh Asthana as Delhi Police commissioner.

Sep 16, 2021, 18:37 PM IST

Delhi HC issues notice to Centre on PIL challenging Rakesh Asthana’s appointment as police chief

The Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Centre on a plea challenging Rakesh Asthana's appointment as Delhi Police Commissioner. 

Sep 01, 2021, 12:49 PM IST

Rakesh Asthana takes charge as Delhi CP, to focus on core policing, teamwork

Asthana was Director-General, Border Security Force (BSF) and Director General, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), the government of India. He previously held the positions of Special Director, CBI, and Director-General, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security. Earlier in Gujarat, he served as Commissioner of Police in Surat and Vadodra cities.

Jul 28, 2021, 21:46 PM IST

IPS officer Rakesh Asthana appointed Delhi Police chief

A 1984-batch IPS officer from Gujarat cadre, Asthana was appointed as Delhi police chief, three days before he was to superannuate. He also had a controversial stint in the CBI, was removed in 2018 and was made chief of the Border Security. 

Jul 27, 2021, 22:36 PM IST

IPS officer Rakesh Asthana takes charge as the 27th Director-General of Border Security Force

 Gujarat cadre IPS officer of 1984-batch Rakesh Asthana took charge as the 27th Director-General of Border Security Force (BSF) on Tuesday (August 18). The Centre had appointed Asthana as the new director-general of the BSF on Monday.

Aug 18, 2020, 14:32 PM IST

Delhi court accepts clean chit to ex-CBI special director Rakesh Asthana in bribery case

On October 15, 2018, the CBI registered an FIR against Asthana for allegedly accepting a bribe from an accused probed by him in return for ensuring relief and was given clean chit in the case.

Mar 07, 2020, 18:16 PM IST

Drugs seizures in India doubled: Narcotics Control Bureau

In 2019, a total of 2,448 kilograms of Heroin was seized compared to 1,258 kg in 2018. Similarly, in 2019, the total seizure of opium was 7,317 kg and in 2018, it was recorded 4,307 kg.

Feb 15, 2020, 17:48 PM IST

CBI vs CBI: Rakesh Asthana gets clean chit

The case against Asthana was lodged after Hyderabad-based businessman Sana in his complaint to the CBI had alleged that he paid a bribe of Rs 2 crore to Asthana so that he could be spared of any action in an investigation linked to meat exporter Moin Qureshi.

Feb 11, 2020, 20:47 PM IST