Delhi April 2023 Archive — Crime, Corruption & City Life

April 2023 brought sharp, practical reporting on issues people in Delhi care about every day — crime, police conduct, urban growth and basic services. This archive page groups those posts and pulls out the main takeaways so you can scan quickly and decide what to read first.

Key stories from the month

"How much does a corrupt police inspector earn in India?" breaks down how unofficial money flows can dwarf official pay. The piece explains common sources of illegal income like bribes and kickbacks, and why that skews incentives inside the force.

Two reports focused on policing and public safety. "Why does the Indian police beat up people in custody?" looks at why violence persists — poor training, weak accountability and pressure to get results fast. Two separate pieces titled "How can we reduce crime in Delhi?" offer practical solutions: better patrol patterns, community policing, street lighting and more CCTV, plus social programs that address root causes such as unemployment and poor schooling.

City shape and wealth were covered too. "Why are there so many cities included in Delhi-NCR?" explains how growth, transport links and employment hubs pulled nearby towns into one large metro region, and why that matters for planning and commuting. "What areas in Delhi are of the wealthy?" points to neighborhoods where luxury housing, top schools and gated communities concentrate, and how those pockets affect local services and prices.

Basic services also got attention. "What is the reason for poor quality tap water in Delhi?" lays out concrete causes: pollution in the Yamuna, gaps in treatment capacity and aging pipes that let contamination in. The post names the parts of the supply chain that need fixes, not just finger-pointing.

What to take away and what to watch next

Three clear themes link these posts: accountability, infrastructure, and planning. Accountability matters for policing — without it, reforms stall. Infrastructure covers both water and transport; fixing physical systems reduces daily risk and frustration. Planning means treating Delhi and NCR as one connected economy, not isolated towns.

If you want immediate, actionable ideas: support local community policing initiatives, push for transparent police complaint mechanisms, ask your local representatives about budgeted upgrades to water treatment and street lighting, and follow transport projects that shape commuting across the NCR.

This archive is a snapshot of April 2023 reporting — short guides and clear problems with practical solutions. Use the summaries here to choose which full article you want to read next and to track which issues matter most in Delhi right now.