In an interview with Anjali Bhatia, Rakesh Asthana, a 1984 batch IPS officer of Gujarat cadre, serving as the Commissioner of Delhi Police dwelt at length on his new assignment.
June 18, 2022In her letter, written jointly with Delhi CPI (M) Secretary K M Tewari, she said “It is most unfortunate that some police personnel suffered injuries during the course of duty.”
April 18, 2022On the occasion, Asthana appreciated the designing of the Knowledge Centre and hoped that it would serve as knowledge-cum-relaxation center.
April 6, 2022The aim is to deal with the complaints and cases related to cybercrime with alacrity, swift response and professionalism and to ensure quality investigations of such crimes.
March 23, 2022Meanwhile, Delhi Traffic Police had earlier said that it has made adequate security arrangements for the festival to keep a tab on hooligans and drunken driving.
March 18, 2022Speaking during the occasion, the CP Delhi said these three initiatives have added a new dimension in the digitization and modernization of the Delhi Police.
February 28, 2022the Republic Day parade will not start at the scheduled time of 10 a.m. and will begin 30 minutes after the scheduled time.
January 20, 2022Earlier Delhi police confirmed that security has been beefed up outside Gambhir’s residence after Gambhir lodged a complaint with Delhi police.
November 24, 2021The eight women SHOs are Dominka Purty, Alpana Sharma, Roshlin Punam Minz, Poonam Pareek, Pratibha Sharma, Harjinder Kaur, Kamini Gupta, and Sapna Duggal.
October 8, 2021According to the order, Dependra Pathak, a 1990-batch IPS officer, has been posted as special CP law & order division zone –I.
September 26, 2021The anti-terror unit (special cell), too, is set for an overhaul with four new DCP-rank officers and new verticals, to meet the challenges of evolving threat perceptions and changing security situation in the region.
September 26, 2021The plea moved by advocate M.L. Sharma said Asthana's appointment to the post came just days before his superannuation on July 31, as a result, he will have a tenure of one year as Delhi police chief.
July 30, 2021AAP MLA Sanjeev Jha said the appointment of Asthana as the new Delhi Police chief was the "violation of a Supreme Court judgment"
July 29, 2021The Centre appointed the 1984 batch Gujarat cadre IPS officer and former CBI Special Director Rakesh Asthana as the Commissioner of Delhi Police on Tuesday
July 28, 2021Rakesh Asthana, a 1984 batch Gujarat cadre IPS officer who was currently holding the post of Director-General of the BSF and chief of NCB, took charge as the Delhi Police Commissioner today.
July 28, 2021Known for his professional competence and integrity, Asthana was appointed to the post of Director General Bureau of Civil Aviation Security and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
July 27, 2021DG interacted with Jawans and was full of praise for BSF Jawans for their dedication towards the safeguarding of International Border and also conveyed that BSF is a well disciplined and professional force.
September 4, 2020