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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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Delhi drug bust: How pharma firms helped smuggle Rs 13,000-crore contrabandSubscriber Only
June 13, 2025 16:13 IST
After three raids and multiple arrests across states, the Delhi Police uncovered how 1,289 kg of cocaine and 40 kg of marijuana, smuggled by a Dubai-based cartel, were moved to the national capital
Sat, Jun 14, 2025
A quarrel, a slap — and a murder: Delhi woman killed by in-laws, stuffed in a suitcaseSubscriber Only
June 13, 2025 05:21 IST
When police reached the spot, they found it was emitting a foul smell. They said the green bulging suitcase — with its zip about to break — was wrapped with bedsheets and pink polythene.
Fri, Jun 13, 2025
Kashmiri man dies in Delhi hospital: Family alleges police torture, cops denySubscriber Only
June 11, 2025 18:19 IST
DCP (Southeast) Hemant Tiwari said , “The deceased was never taken to the police station. He was taken to the hospital from the spot after a PCR call... in front of 50-60 people.”
Wed, Jun 11, 2025
‘When I broke the lock, I found a suitcase…it was moving. I opened it and found my daughter inside’Subscriber Only
June 08, 2025 11:22 IST
The 9-year-old girl was brought to a hospital in North East Delhi in an unconscious state, and the doctors declared her dead.
Mon, Jun 09, 2025
Delhi businessman murder case: Key suspect gave police the slip — twiceSubscriber Only
June 06, 2025 18:47 IST
This was the second time that the man, Golu alias Mukesh alias Sachin, had given police the slip.
Sat, Jun 07, 2025
Rs 51 lakh, gold vanishes from Delhi Police’s high-security vault — thief turns out to be one of their ownSubscriber Only
June 02, 2025 13:01 IST
Police said the head constable had been deployed with the Special Cell — he was one of the security personnel at the same malkhana where he allegedly committed the theft — till May 24.
Tue, Jun 03, 2025
‘Never spoke to anyone… never went out’: Brother, sister die by suicide in rented flat in Delhi’s ShahdaraSubscriber Only
June 01, 2025 13:47 IST
The siblings had been residing in a one-bedroom flat in the Dilshad Garden area of Shahdara since 2021
Mon, Jun 02, 2025
‘Was supposed to be a 15-minute procedure’: Tragedy strikes as 4-year-old dies after surgery in Delhi hospital; family alleges negligenceSubscriber Only
May 30, 2025 23:34 IST
Gaurav was then taken to the OT, where, he said, doctors were pumping his son's chest with electrical pumps. He was then told that Viraj had to be shifted to another hospital
Sat, May 31, 2025
Row over sale of meat reveals faultlines in locality next door to Delhi UniversitySubscriber Only
May 30, 2025 05:34 IST
Vijay Nagar’s PGs are home to students, many from the Northeast
Fri, May 30, 2025
Delhi businessman murder: Sharpshooter of Lawrence Bishnoi gang shot dead in police encounter in UP’s HapurSubscriber Only
May 29, 2025 10:26 IST
The Delhi Police said Naveen Kasana was believed to be a sharpshooter of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, and also worked for Hashim Baba, another jailed gangster.
Mon, Jun 02, 2025
Man shot dead in Hapur encounter, worked as sharpshooter for Lawrence Bishnoi, say policeSubscriber Only
May 29, 2025 09:10 IST
According to the police, Naveen Kumar Kasana, a resident of Ghaziabad, was allegedly involved in the murder of a utensil trader in Delhi’s Farsh Bazaar area in December last year.
Fri, May 30, 2025
Delhi’s danger zones: Hamdard Nagar, UER 3 make it to list of 78 ‘dark spots’Subscriber Only
May 29, 2025 06:07 IST
There are 35 dark spots, or accident-prone zones, in Traffic Zone 1, which comprises the Central, Eastern and Northern Ranges. And 43 ‘dark spots in the South, West and New Delhi ranges, which constitute Traffic Zone 2.
Thu, May 29, 2025
The great mobile tower robbery: How key telecom equipment worth crores vanished from Delhi over three yearsSubscriber Only
May 26, 2025 05:30 IST
Between 2023 and 2025, 7,000 Remote Radio Units of Airtel’s mobile towers, worth Rs 350 crore, were stolen from Delhi-NCR. The telecom company filed a complaint. The Delhi Police began their probe and ended up uncovering a cross-border racket
Mon, May 26, 2025
DIY behind bars: Tihar Jail eyes in-house units for slippers, toothpaste, and moreSubscriber Only
May 24, 2025 03:27 IST
Inmates who have never been employed inside the jail start as unskilled workers. After three months, they graduate to semi-skilled workers
Sat, May 24, 2025
Travelling to Delhi, Gurgaon or Dwarka on NH 48? Brace for traffic diversionsSubscriber Only
May 23, 2025 05:20 IST
According to the Delhi Traffic Police, the usual routes to enter and exit the highway have been closed as ongoing construction work has led to massive traffic snarls.
Fri, May 23, 2025
Jail authorities want 400 acres to shift Tihar to Delhi outskirts. Here’s whySubscriber Only
May 19, 2025 05:10 IST
On the current capacity of Tihar, the official had said jails 1 to 9 are designed to house approximately 5,000 inmates, but these accommodate over 12,000 prisoners at present
Mon, May 19, 2025
In Delhi markets, traders recall Covid, say well-versed with drillsSubscriber Only
May 08, 2025 04:18 IST
"People who can run, please stand separately, those who can't, please come to this side," Sanjeev Mehra, president of Khan Market Association, tells the 15 to 20 shopkeepers who have gathered.
Thu, May 08, 2025
Delhi rain havoc: Back home with infant only 20 days ago, man loses entire familySubscriber Only
May 03, 2025 04:24 IST
He was looking for a bigger house and a school for the children, said his relatives
Sat, May 03, 2025
5 die, traffic snarls, waterlogging, and flight delays as sudden summer storm, rain hit DelhiSubscriber Only
May 03, 2025 04:13 IST
According to IMD data, Safdarjung -- Delhi's main weather station -- recorded 77 mm of rain in just six hours, between 2.30 am and 8.30 am, the second highest in four years
Sat, May 03, 2025
Youth dies after ‘jumping’ from police vehicle, family alleges custodial deathSubscriber Only
April 30, 2025 11:18 IST
The Delhi Police said a judicial inquiry has been initiated after the man died while being transported to a police station in Vasant Kunj.
Thu, May 01, 2025
‘He was sleeping at the time… no one heard his cries’: Mother of 4-year-old killed in fire at Delhi slumSubscriber Only
April 29, 2025 05:15 IST
Fire officials, on Sunday, had said the tenders were unable to enter the narrow lanes, surrounded by boundary walls of a nearby society, and it took them more than three hours to douse the flames
Tue, Apr 29, 2025
Prayer meetings, candlelight vigils held in Delhi to condemn Pahalgam terrorSubscriber Only
April 24, 2025 04:59 IST
A group led by right-wing Hindu Jagran Manch, meanwhile, raised slogans against the Pakistani Army while chanting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s name. "There might have been intelligence failure. But the Opposition is doing politics," said Dinesh Jindal, a member.
Thu, Apr 24, 2025
One call to ‘Yahoo customer care’ — and a retired Delhi scientist lost Rs 40 lakh. How was he conned?Subscriber Only
April 21, 2025 08:26 IST
Delhi Retired Scientist Scam: Earlier this year, a 64-year-old retired CSIR scientist lost a huge chunk of his savings in just a minute to cyber scammers. How did they do it? Read on to know their modus operandi and how the Delhi Police tracked them down.
Mon, Apr 21, 2025
‘Felt like an earthquake’: Families of 11 killed in Delhi building collapse mourn irreplaceable lossSubscriber Only
April 20, 2025 05:15 IST
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has ordered a probe into the incident
Sun, Apr 20, 2025
11 killed after building in Delhi crashes: Why ‘pancake’ collapse, narrow lanes hit rescue opsSubscriber Only
April 20, 2025 04:52 IST
The fall, akin to a pile of pancakes placed one upon another, makes the chances of survival of anyone inside the building minimal
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