Prince Of Najafgarh: Chucking Delhi Police Constables' Exam To Live IPL Dream Prince Yadav, a 22-year-old fast bowler from Najafgarh, has defied expectations by transitioning from a career in law enforcement to becoming a rising star in the Indian Premier League (IPL). His journey began with a bold decision to abandon the Delhi Police Constables' exam, a path his father, Railway Protection Force ASI Ram Niwas Yadav, initially resisted. The father, who had pushed his son to prepare for the exam, eventually relented after Prince’s unwavering commitment to cricket. This gamble paid off as Prince now plays for Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) after being acquired at the 2025 IPL auction for INR 30 lakh. Prince’s cricketing talent was evident early, though his father initially feared for his future. At 18, Prince had not bowled a single over with the leather ball, relying instead on tennis-ball tournaments to hone his skills. His father, Ram Niwas, forced him to take the Delhi Police exam, but Prince’s focus remained on cricket. “His passion was clear,” Ram Niwas recalled. “I had to trust him, even though an ASI’s salary wouldn’t cover his dreams.” Despite the financial strain, Prince’s determination led him to excel in local cricket, eventually catching the eye of coaches and selectors. Prince’s rise accelerated with the support of coaches Amit Vashistha and Pradeep Sangwan. Vashistha, who runs the Sporting Cricket Club of Najafgarh, first noticed Prince during a tennis-ball tournament. He encouraged the teenager to join his academy, where he refined his technique. Sangwan, a former India U-19 World Cup-winning pacer, further bolstered Prince’s fitness, including grueling training sessions like running with a sandbag through paddy fields.#delhi_police #lucknow_super_giants #vijay_hazare_trophy #prince_yadav #ram_niwas_yadav
Delhi Police Uncover Unlawful Government Drug Racket, Seize 70 Lakh Worth of Stock, 3 Arrested The Delhi Police’s Crime Branch conducted a major operation in the Tis Hazaari area of Delhi, dismantling a well-organized network involved in the illegal trafficking of government-supplied medicines. During the raid on April 2, police arrested three individuals and seized approximately 70 lakh rupees worth of drugs, along with two vehicles used for transportation. The operation was led by Inspector Neeraj Sharma under the supervision of Additional Commissioner of Police Girish Kausik. The arrested individuals, identified as Neeraj Kumar (53) from Saharanpur, Shushil Kumar (47), and Laxman Mukhiya (48) from Delhi, were found transporting a large quantity of government medicines in a Mahindra Champion Tempo and a Boleeno car. The seized drugs, marked with the label “Government Supply, Not for Sale,” were confirmed to be part of an illegal distribution chain. According to police, Neeraj Kumar had been operating the racket for over a year and a half. He allegedly sourced medicines from within hospitals using his connections and distributed them through intermediaries to various cities. The investigation revealed that two additional suspects, Binesh Kumar (54), a pharmacist at Deyan Deyal Upadhyay Hospital, and Prakash Mehta (30), a contractual employee at the same hospital, were involved in manipulating hospital records to divert medicines from stock. Prakash Mehta played a critical role in the network, handling the logistics of drug distribution, storage, and even managing financial transactions via UPI.#delhi_police #neeraj_kumar #tis_hazaari #inspector_neeraj_sharma #additional_commissioner_girish_kausik
Maharashtra Police Wins 2nd All India Police Cricket T-20 Tournament 2025–26 The second edition of the All India Police Cricket T-20 Tournament 2025–26 concluded with Maharashtra Police emerging as champions after a thrilling final against the Railway Protection Force (RPF) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Hosted by Delhi Police, the match saw Maharashtra Police deliver a dominant performance, securing a comprehensive victory that secured the prestigious championship trophy. Maharashtra Police batted first and posted a formidable total of 251 runs for the loss of four wickets, setting a challenging target of 252 runs for the RPF. In response, the RPF struggled against the disciplined bowling of Maharashtra Police, eventually being bowled out for 160 runs. The victory highlighted the team’s strong batting and bowling capabilities, with key contributions from several players. In the Maharashtra Police innings, Rohit Paul played a standout role with a rapid 71-run knock off 19 balls, showcasing aggressive batting that electrified the crowd. Yogesh Patil also chipped in with a solid 52 runs off 25 balls, helping the team build a strong foundation for their total. The bowling department was equally impressive, with Rohit Ramesh Dhere delivering a match-winning performance by taking five crucial wickets for just 23 runs in four overs. His all-round impact on the game earned him the “Man of the Match” award. The trophy was presented to the Maharashtra Police team by Tapan Kumar Deka, Director of the Intelligence Bureau, along with Delhi Chief Police Officer Satish Golchha and other senior police officials. The officials commended both teams for their exemplary sportsmanship, discipline, and the spirit of healthy competition displayed throughout the tournament.#maharashtra_police #railway_protection_force #arun_jaitley_stadium #delhi_police #intelligence_bureau
