The challenges for the Delhi Police in 2009 were  manifold. In the wake of the bomb blasts in 2008, in particular the serial bomb blasts in Delhi on 13/09 followed by the 26/11 terrorist attack in Mumbai, special measures and relentless follow-up efforts were made in the capital to prevent any terrorist incident. On the crime front, the crimogenic factors contributing to incidence of crime in a major city like Delhi notwithstanding, the Police ensured a reduction in the incidence of heinous offences and a further reduction in the rate of total IPC Crime. This was made possible by focused, meticulous and painstaking action and investigation indicating professionalism of the highest standards. Despite the substantial efforts made by the Police, there were sporadic spurts in the incidence of crime and a few sensational cases of murder, dacoity/robbery, snatching by criminals operating on motorcycles, kidnapping for ransom etc. which got highlighted in the media. . Read more...