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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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‘They are trying to copy Kejriwal, AAP is tried & tested’: TMC’s Shatrughan Sinha takes swipe at BJP in rally for AtishiSubscriber Only
February 03, 2025 04:20 IST
Emphasising that his good wishes are with every candidate and that he is not here to speak against a party or person, Sinha took a veiled potshot at the BJP, suggesting that the party has been drawing inspiration from the AAP.
Mon, Feb 03, 2025
Posters to pep talks: Targeted messaging at heart of BJP’s grassroots campaign for Delhi pollsSubscriber Only
February 02, 2025 03:45 IST
“The people in government colonies are not even interested in listening about free water and electricity. They are more concerned about issues such as cleanliness, delay in garbage-picking, maintenance of parks and street lights,” says Mamta Sharma, sister-in-law of BJP candidate and two-time R K Puram MLA Anil Sharma.
Sun, Feb 02, 2025
Kejriwal & BJP are the same — both are power hungry: Priyanka Gandhi at Delhi rallySubscriber Only
February 01, 2025 04:08 IST
After telling the crowd about the importance of electing the right candidate, Gandhi sharpens her knives towards the BJP.
Sat, Feb 01, 2025
Delhi Assembly elections 2025: Modi for PM, Kejriwal for CM, indifference for ‘Sheesh Mahal’Subscriber Only
January 27, 2025 15:35 IST
On the ground, the corruption allegations against the AAP chief don’t seem to be sticking, while even among Kejriwal’s supporters there are many who back Modi at the Centre.
Tue, Jan 28, 2025
Air Force flypast, Rafale jet flip, flower petal shower: First-time attendees at R-Day parade left stunnedSubscriber Only
January 26, 2025 20:21 IST
Showcasing India’s cultural diversity, ornate tableaux from 16 states, Union Territories, and Central government departments were the highlights of the Republic Day parade on Sunday.
Sun, Jan 26, 2025
‘If you want development, only Modi ji’s double engine can ensure it’: BJP’s Ramesh Bidhuri sounds poll bugle in KalkajiSubscriber Only
January 23, 2025 17:00 IST
In the affluent S block locality of Kalkaji, however, voters are willing to try out the BJP’s ‘double engine’ idea.
Thu, Jan 23, 2025
Illegal immigrants case: Cops to send reminder to AAP MLA to join probeSubscriber Only
January 19, 2025 05:30 IST
Goyal underwent the first round of questioning on Monday, and was expected to join the investigation again on Saturday.
Sun, Jan 19, 2025
‘It’s time for a younger candidate’: BJP’s Kapil Mishra files nomination from Karawal NagarSubscriber Only
January 17, 2025 04:11 IST
Considered a BJP bastion, the seat has seen only one non-BJP win in the recent history, when Mishra won from the constituency in 2015 on a AAP ticket. He, however, left the AAP in 2019 to join the BJP.
Fri, Jan 17, 2025
‘Want to know what happened,’ says family amid probe after 3-year-old falls off escalator at Delhi mallSubscriber Only
January 16, 2025 04:41 IST
Rupali’s son, Vishal,3, put his hand on the handrail of an escalator while playing, tried to slide down but fell off, said a police official. He died on the spot.
Thu, Jan 16, 2025Fake documents case: Police quiz AAP’s Delhi MLA; he denies involvementSubscriber Only
January 14, 2025 06:25 IST
Goyal, the MLA from Rithala, called the questioning an attempt to kill his time during elections.
Tue, Jan 14, 2025
Lawrence gang member killed as key accomplices thought he was running parallel outfit: Delhi policeSubscriber Only
January 12, 2025 05:10 IST
Delhi Police officers, however, claimed that Yadav was killed as Brar and Godara thought he was “creating a parallel organisation in Bhadu’s name” even after his death and that too within the gang.
Sun, Jan 12, 2025
Panchkula hotel murders: Two Kapil Sangwan gang members held from BengaluruSubscriber Only
January 10, 2025 05:06 IST
Sangwan was allegedly avenging the death of his brother-in-law, who was killed in December 2015 by Vineet’s elder brother, a member of the Ashok Pradhan gang, the police had said.
Fri, Jan 10, 2025
14-year-old boy stabbed to death in Delhi school; classmate among 7 heldSubscriber Only
January 05, 2025 12:45 IST
Class 9 boy Ishu was stabbed in a scuffle at a government school in New Delhi’s Girish Nagar area.
Sun, Jan 05, 2025
Ultra modern offices, sky top restaurant: Inside the World Trade Center at Delhi’s Nauroji NagarSubscriber Only
January 03, 2025 03:47 IST
It is among the several projects that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate on Friday. This comes ahead of the Delhi Assembly polls, expected to be held in February.
Fri, Jan 03, 2025
Delhi bakery owner suicide: His ‘video’ surfaces, in-laws too allege harassment, say policeSubscriber Only
January 03, 2025 03:46 IST
In the 59-minute purported video, Puneet Khurana could be heard claiming that torture by his wife and in-laws is driving him to suicide. The couple was undergoing divorce proceedings.
Fri, Jan 03, 2025
Delhi: Man beaten to death by neighbours over playing loud musicSubscriber Only
January 03, 2025 03:41 IST
The police identified the deceased as Dharmender (40), who worked as a salesman at a private shop.
Fri, Jan 03, 2025
‘Jammu ki dhadkan’ Simran Singh’s death leaves family distraught: ‘She was under work stress, looked sad on video call’Subscriber Only
December 31, 2024 08:19 IST
The radio jockey-turned-influencer was found dead at her rented accommodation in Gurgaon on December 25
Tue, Dec 31, 2024
Cocaine more ‘in demand’ in Delhi, show drug haul stats. Cops explain whySubscriber Only
December 28, 2024 05:15 IST
Police said, "Chemical drugs have become a status symbol among young people, which has led to an increase in demand."
Sat, Dec 28, 2024
Simran Singh, popular freelance radio jockey from J-K, dies by suicide in GurugramSubscriber Only
December 26, 2024 19:19 IST
According to police her body was found in her room on Wednesday night.
Fri, Dec 27, 2024
Threat of extinction, fear of rivals, links with ‘Khalistan groups’: How Delhi’s gangs became parts of terror syndicatesSubscriber Only
December 26, 2024 10:24 IST
According to sources, “local gangs, including those from Delhi, joined these rival syndicates to survive and expand their area of influence."
Thu, Dec 26, 2024
For years, a ‘honey-trapping’ gang extorted people in Delhi — their jig was up this monthSubscriber Only
December 26, 2024 05:00 IST
Police said the first case by the gang came to light in 2019, where Ashish had hatched a plan to extort a man in Rohini.
Thu, Dec 26, 2024
Crime Branch to investigate BJP’s FIR against Rahul Gandhi over scuffle in Parliament, Congress complaintSubscriber Only
December 21, 2024 04:04 IST
Make scuffle footage public, says Cong; BJP gives notice against Rahul, Kharge
Sat, Dec 21, 2024
Day-long faceoff: Two BJP MPs injured, police lodge FIR against Rahul GandhiSubscriber Only
December 20, 2024 04:20 IST
Police were still to act on a Congress complaint against BJP MPs who it said had pushed Congress president and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge to the ground and caused injuries to him.
Fri, Dec 20, 2024
Behind extortion calls in Delhi, two ‘gang members passing info on targets from Rajasthan prison’Subscriber Only
December 19, 2024 06:00 IST
Police have now solved the puzzle. It was two members of different gangs, lodged in the district jail at Rajasthan’s Dausa, who were passing on the information that they got from a man on the outside, said officers.
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
South Delhi Triple Murder Case: ‘An angry teen, sibling rivalry or a property dispute’; What was behind the killings?Subscriber Only
December 16, 2024 10:19 IST
Delhi Murder Case: Rajesh, who grew up in Haryana’s Mahendragarh and retired from the Army as naib subedar in 2007, worked security for a businessman in the nearby Sainik Farms and his wife was a homemaker.
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