In a shocking incident in Krishna Nagar, in a daring Dacoity a few days ago, in the broad day light., in the busy Lal quarter Market, a jeweller, Gaurav Gambhir, owner of Gambhir Jewellers, was shot dead, in his shop.
The incident was so shocking that soon after, all the markets were closed and the Traders as well Residents joined in the massive protests. Road number 57 was Jammed in the evening itself for half an hour and again in the next morning, a large number of protesters, blocked the road for over 3 hours. Dr. Harshwardhan ( MLA ), Dr. Monga ( Councillor ), Mr Rajesh Gaud ( Councillor ) also joined the protests.
As a result, Police was deployed in every part of Krishna nagar with baricades every where. But the next morning revealed that the Locks of atleast Two more shops were broken. A shop in Gandhi nagar was looted. In yet another incident , a day ago, on Road number 57 at Mandir marg Crossing, glass of a parked car was brokn & a bag full of Important documents was stolen. Even otherwise, chain snatching, Mobile snatching has become a common incident in the area.
Krishna Nagar, The first DLF colony is a biggest retail market in East Delhi. While Lal Quarter has all type of routine shops, Chachi building is well known for woolens. Main Road has all the prominent Banks such as HDFC, ICICI, SBI, PNB, SBI B&J, UCO etc. along with many shops of Fridge & TV items. Central park has All the prominent Jewellers on one side & nearby. Mandir marg has become a known place for night wears.
The area, mostly crowded all the time has no proper security arrangements. No CCTV cameras, no screening of incomers, no proper checking of vehicles, makes it vulnerable. Chain snatching, Purse & Mobile snatching are so common incidents, which dont attract attention of even the residents. Incidents of Bikers removing Gold bangles have also occured here.
The area requires proper security arrangements, with CCTV cameras, with proper screening of incoming persons & vehicles, so that no more of lives and money is lost. A Check post system in the style of Darya Ganj market should also be considered. Additional pickets must be deployed at various locations to strengthen the Law & Order position in the Locality immediately. We request to the Delhi Police to take additional precautions & patroling in the nights to safeguard the interests of the residents.
We request to the area MP, MLA & Councillor to look into it very seriously.
B S Vohra
President,
East Delhi RWAs Joint Front
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