* New Delhi was created by British to establish a modern city with European architecture like Connought Place, Viceroy's House, Parliament House and many new residential areas. The highway robbery became such a problem that the British had to use army to make the highways safe for public.įigure 2: Thugs executed publicly by British These tribes took advantage of anarchy after 1857 and joined the infamous "Pindari" gangs also known as "Thugs". These were mostly populated by criminal tribes who would rob caravans and travelers at night. * The Mughal Delhi was a smaller city with rural villages scattered in outskirts. Let's look at the evolution of Delhi as a cosmopolitan city over last three centuries.įigure 1: Old Mughal Delhi in 18th Century This information is based on what I have learned from my grandparents over time. My relations have lived in Delhi since 1928 and I would like make an attempt to explain the reasons for high crime rate in Delhi. In recent years, Delhi has emerged as the crime and rape capital of India.
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