A series of bomb threats to the city's schools, hospitals and airport, two mysterious explosions, and a surge in extortion calls targeting businesspersons put the Delhi Police through the wringer in 2024.
Gang rivalry also reared its ugly head as criminal factions clashed with each other throughout the year, resulting in several targeted killings with former Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal labelling Delhi the country's "gangster capital".
The bomb threat emails targeting various installations, including schools, hospitals, and airline companies, began in May of this year.
In December alone, more than 100 schools received bomb threats from unknown senders, who have yet to be identified, with all of them being declared hoaxes.
According to a police officer, the investigation into the bomb threat emails sent through virtual private networks has been a major "challenge" for the force.
He said the probe in the cases was still on and expressed hope that the culprits would be caught ...