New Delhi: A lonely stretch at the high-security Aerocity Zone near the Capital's IGI airport has become a trouble spot for Delhi Police, as seven heinous crimes, including one gang-rape and two robberies, were reported from this area in the last one year alone.
The problem has been compounded, with the DIAL, the AAI and the NHAI passing the buck to each other over the ownership and jurisdiction of the stretch, which measures a couple of square kilometers.
The stretch has become a safe haven for criminals, including those involved in gang-rapes. In fact, the December 16 gang-rape victim and her friend were also dumped just 50 metres away from this 'dark spot' in the airport area.
While one carjacking was reported, three dead bodies were also recovered from the stretch.
While crime goes unchecked, the police seem to have received no help from the Delhi International Airport Limited, the Airport Authority of India, and the National Highways Authority of India.
The three agencies are playing a blame game, though some sources suggest all the stretch needs is proper fencing and street-lighting.
Even the Delhi Police appears to be confused in its investigation. Instead of investigating, the police are busy trying to understand which is the right agency to approach for better security measures.
09/06/14 Ankur Sharma/Mail Online India
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The problem has been compounded, with the DIAL, the AAI and the NHAI passing the buck to each other over the ownership and jurisdiction of the stretch, which measures a couple of square kilometers.
The stretch has become a safe haven for criminals, including those involved in gang-rapes. In fact, the December 16 gang-rape victim and her friend were also dumped just 50 metres away from this 'dark spot' in the airport area.
While one carjacking was reported, three dead bodies were also recovered from the stretch.
While crime goes unchecked, the police seem to have received no help from the Delhi International Airport Limited, the Airport Authority of India, and the National Highways Authority of India.
The three agencies are playing a blame game, though some sources suggest all the stretch needs is proper fencing and street-lighting.
Even the Delhi Police appears to be confused in its investigation. Instead of investigating, the police are busy trying to understand which is the right agency to approach for better security measures.
09/06/14 Ankur Sharma/Mail Online India
