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Pragynesh
Pragynesh is a Correspondent at The Indian Express in New Delhi. He is a specialized crime and urban affairs journalist, focusing on law enforcement, interstate criminal syndicates, and the evolving challenges of urban governance in the National Capital Region (NCR).
Professional Profile
Education: Masters in Political science from Calcutta University. Post graduate diploma in journalism from Asian College of Journalism
Career Path: Pragynesh joined The Indian Express as a reporter covering the Delhi city beat, quickly specializing in crime and investigative reporting. His career has been defined by on-ground coverage of the Delhi Police, transport regulations, and high-profile cyber-fraud investigations.
Expertise: His reporting is deeply rooted in crime and investigations, with a secondary focus on urban infrastructure and transport policy. He is particularly noted for his "cold case" tracking and his ability to dismantle the mechanics of modern cybercrime syndicates and digital arrest scams.
Recent Notable Articles (Late 2024 - 2025)
His recent work highlights critical investigative reporting on organized crime, public safety, and administrative enforcement:
1. Crime & Investigations
"Cambodia link, Chinese nationals: How gang of 10 carried out digital arrests and online investment fraud" (Dec 19, 2025): A major exposé on an international cyber-syndicate operating in South Delhi, detailing the sophisticated methods used to dupe Indian citizens.
"Cab drivers killed, cars sold in Nepal: Killer arrested after 25 years on the run" (Nov 29, 2025): A gripping long-form report on the arrest of a notorious 1990s highway gang member who had been living under a fake identity for over two decades.
"Rs 30,000 fines cleared for Rs 200: How fake sticker-extortion racket ran for 15 years in Delhi" (Dec 13, 2025): An investigative piece revealing how a syndicate blackmailed traffic officials to run an illegal extortion ring at Delhi’s borders.
2. Urban Governance & Transport
"On Day 3 of enforcement drive, less non-BS VI compliant vehicles on road; peak hours remain a hassle" (Dec 21, 2025): Real-time reporting on the impact of Delhi’s pollution-control traffic curbs and the logistical challenges faced by commuters.
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‘Stalker’ throws acid on 19-year-old DU student : ‘Wanted to save my face, it fell on hands’Subscriber Only
October 26, 2025 22:09 IST
Three men arrived on a bike, the police said, adding that one of them was an acquaintance of the woman
Mon, Oct 27, 2025
Delhi: 9-year-old girl sexually assaulted, man arrestedSubscriber Only
October 25, 2025 05:40 IST
The FIR, lodged on the basis of the mother's complaint, said that the man took her daughter to a secluded place in the locality, stripped her and inserted his fingers into her private parts
Sat, Oct 25, 2025
How scammers used ancient banking system to move Rs 7 lakh stolen from Delhi womanSubscriber Only
October 24, 2025 12:50 IST
The Delhi Police discovered the new modus operandi while probing the case. Three people have been arrested so far
Fri, Oct 24, 2025
Son of govt employee and village sarpanch to Bihar’s most-wanted: Who was gangster Ranjan shot dead in Delhi?Subscriber Only
October 24, 2025 06:39 IST
It was a relationship between his cousin sister and a man from another different caste, however, that ushered a then 19-year-old Pathak’s descent into a world of crime, a dossier maintained by the Biraj Police on him says.
Fri, Oct 24, 2025
Rohini encounter: How police chased down four wanted gangsters, members of Sigma and CompanySubscriber Only
October 24, 2025 04:45 IST
A team of about 15 police personnel from the Special Task Force (STF) units of Delhi and Bihar were on their toes.
Fri, Oct 24, 2025
Four ‘gangsters’ from Bihar gunned down in late-night encounter in DelhiSubscriber Only
October 23, 2025 08:02 IST
Police said the main accused, Ranjan Pathak, was allegedly running the 'Sigma Gang' in Bihar and was among the most-wanted men in the state.
Fri, Oct 24, 2025
‘Teeno ek saath bade hue, aur ek saath chale gaye’: 3 Delhi men killed after Royal Enfield crashes into barricadeSubscriber Only
October 22, 2025 15:29 IST
Police said the victims were heading home after dinner at a restaurant in Murthal when the accident took place in the early hours of Wednesday
Wed, Oct 22, 2025
Recruits trained abroad, rotating cast of leaders: This Nigerian drug cartel was always a step ahead — till Delhi cops caught upSubscriber Only
October 21, 2025 14:31 IST
From air-tight communications to a leadership prepped to take over in case of arrests, the cartel has been running like a well-oiled ship to smuggle MDMA and cocaine into the country, said police. Since July, seven people part of the cartel have been arrested.
Thu, Oct 23, 2025
Never saw myself standing with IPS officers to shake commissioner’s hand: Cop rewarded for preventing major burglarySubscriber Only
October 20, 2025 05:50 IST
Suresh was awarded the Asadharan Karya Puraskar by Golcha on Thursday due to his efforts in preventing a major burglary
Mon, Oct 20, 2025
Explained: In Mutaqqi’s visit to Deoband, ‘religious diplomacy’ and a message to PakistanSubscriber Only
October 17, 2025 07:30 IST
The significance of the Taliban leader’s visit to Darul Uloom was 'personal' for him and 'political' for the new Kabul-Delhi engagement. We explain why.
Sat, Oct 18, 2025
‘Bricks were thrown… one hit my head. My whole team was surrounded’: Inside the high-stakes world of Delhi’s women crime fightersSubscriber Only
October 13, 2025 08:44 IST
Delhi Women Police Officers: In their years in the force, these women investigators have proved their mettle — whether it is questioning suspects, analysing evidence, or leading field operations.
Tue, Oct 14, 2025
Taliban team kept women out, Embassy premises gave shieldSubscriber Only
October 12, 2025 04:00 IST
MEA leaned on current staff to let Muttaqi hold media briefing in embassy: Sources
Sun, Oct 12, 2025
‘Want flights to start so I can meet my father’: Afghans in Delhi have a wish list as Muttaqi visits IndiaSubscriber Only
October 11, 2025 05:35 IST
The air corridor between India and Afghanistan was closed in August 2021, when the Taliban took control of the neighbouring country. Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's ongoing visit to India is the first visit by a Taliban foreign minister since then
Sat, Oct 11, 2025
Wife pours boiling oil, chilli powder on husband while he was asleep, arrestedSubscriber Only
October 08, 2025 18:02 IST
When he protested, his wife retorted, "'Agar shor machaya to aur garam tel daal doongi' (if you shout, I will pour more oil on you)."
Thu, Oct 09, 2025
‘Brother asked them to come down — then heard a thud’: Woman killed, friend injured in ‘fall’ from four-storey buildingSubscriber Only
October 08, 2025 12:12 IST
Police said the women were taking a walk on the terrace on Tuesday evening when the incident took place.
Thu, Oct 09, 2025
Law students from Karnataka duped of Rs 1 lakh amid house hunting in DelhiSubscriber Only
October 07, 2025 06:10 IST
When the students contacted Yadav, he allegedly asked them to visit his website — novastays.com — to check the properties available. Yadav then offered the students a plush three-bedroom apartment in Safdarjung Enclave
Tue, Oct 07, 2025
Delhi: Self-styled godman kills wife over suspected affair 9 years after she threw him out of homeSubscriber Only
October 06, 2025 05:00 IST
He would pick fights with Kiran and would routinely accuse her of having an affair with her brother-in-law, who owned the flat in Devli in South Delhi that the family lived in
Mon, Oct 06, 2025
From political activity to crime scene: What ‘White House’ on Jantar Mantar Road has witnessed over the decadesSubscriber Only
October 05, 2025 05:20 IST
A nerve centre of political activities in the 1960s, 70s and early 80s, frequented by former PM Jawaharlal Nehru, this is where the INC had shifted its base after relocating from Allahabad
Sun, Oct 05, 2025
‘Abhi umeed hai mujhe’: Family of man swept away in Delhi rains hopes for miracleSubscriber Only
October 03, 2025 05:46 IST
The area where Devender drowned on Tuesday is part of a much bigger drain, which the locals call the ‘Mehrauli Nullah’. It empties into the bigger Badarpur drain, before reaching the Yamuna river. Most of the drain is cemented, with shops and houses built on it.
Fri, Oct 03, 2025
Former AAP MLA Balyan booked under MCOCA for ‘links’ with UK-based gang leaderSubscriber Only
October 02, 2025 01:05 IST
Eight others also booked; trial in absentia initiated against Kapil Sangwan – the first one against a “ganglord” since the new set of laws were implemented last year
Thu, Oct 02, 2025
Maulana Tauqeer Raza among 8 arrested for Bareilly violence: ‘Online toolkit’ used to spread his videos, say policeSubscriber Only
September 27, 2025 15:31 IST
The area saw tensions on Friday after police stopped people carrying ‘I Love Muhammad’ placards from assembling and used force to disperse them. DIG Ajay Kumar Sahni said 31 people have been detained and 10 FIRs registered
Sun, Sep 28, 2025
‘Godman’ booked for sexually harassing 19 women: Rs 8 crore in trust accounts frozenSubscriber Only
September 26, 2025 17:43 IST
Chaitanyananda was booked in a separate case last month for allegedly sexually harassing 19 women at Sri Sharda Institute of Indian Management (SRIISM) in Vasant Kunj
Sat, Sep 27, 2025
Who is ‘godman’ Chaitanyananda Saraswati accused of molesting 17 young womenSubscriber Only
September 26, 2025 05:35 IST
The accused, Chaitanyananda Saraswati, was the chancellor of Sri Sharda Institute of Indian Management in Delhi's Vasant Kunj, where he allegedly sexually harassed women students. Police are probing his claims of having an MBA and PhD degrees from the University of Chicago and his writings being endorsed by the likes of Steve Jobs
Sun, Sep 28, 2025Accused of molesting students, Delhi institute chief on the run, faked car plateSubscriber Only
September 25, 2025 04:20 IST
The accused, Chaitanya-nanda Saraswati, who is in his 60s, is on the run, police said on Wednesday. An FIR was registered against him last month for sexual harassment, intention to insult modesty of women, and criminal intimidation.
Thu, Sep 25, 2025
‘Sub-standard construction’ at Delhi’s Signature View Apartments: CBI books 28 retired DDA staff, 4 firmsSubscriber Only
September 19, 2025 14:35 IST
A structural audit conducted by IIT-Delhi had declared the complex unsafe for habitation in November 2022
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