Brave juice seller dodges bullet to prevent ATM robbery at Nehru Nagar

In a display of sheer bravery, a young juice seller prevented a major robbery after dodging a bullet at market area of Nehru Nagar, South Delhi in early morning of Tuesday. The bullet was fired by the alleged robbers when the young man confronted them while they were attempting the robbery.

The sound of bullet drew attention of the guards guarding the colony's gates and residents. They rushed to the scene. Watching this, the robbers escaped from the spot.

21-year-old Naseem Ahmad told that he was sleeping inside his juice shop when around 5:15 am, he heard loud noise that seemed like a heavy object is being dragged. “The shutter of my shop was down. When I raised it, I saw two men dragging the ATM machine outside the booth which was situated adjacent to my shop. I went ahead and tried to stop them. That is when they attacked me,” he told CitySpidey.

Ahmad claimed that the robbers were armed with pistol and iron rod. “Initially, they pushed me but I retaliated and started shouting for help. To stop me from shouting, they attacked me with the rod. However, I also fought back. One of the robbers then aimed pistol towards me and fired. Luckily, I dodged and escaped the shot,” he added.

The loud sound of fired bullet drew attention of security guards deployed at the entrance of Nehru Nagar Colony. They ran towards the spot. Meanwhile, residents taking a morning walk also rushed to the spot. Watching the crowd approaching, the robbers immediately fled the scene leaving behind the ATM machine and the pistol in the hurry. 

Later, Sachin Shah, president of Nehru Nagar RWA called the police. “I was informed by the guard. I immediately rushed to the spot and called the police,” he said. 

Surprisingly, no security guard was present at the ATM booth during the time of the incident.

Ahmad told that the robbers jumped in an SUV, where a third man was already present, and drove away. He also claimed that the robbers had brought a trolley which was tucked behind the SUV. However, due to darkness, Ahmad was unable to read the registration number of the SUV, he said. 

Besides, the CCTV footage of the camera installed in the market does not clearly shows the registration number of the vehicle. 

Pankaj Malik, SHO Lajpat Nagar told CitySpidey that the police has widen the search radius to fetch electronic surveillance. “We are examining CCTV footages of all cameras installed near the spot. Once we spot the vehicle, we will get the registration number of the vehicle used in the crime and will run in our database for further investigation,” he said. However, he also informed that the pistol recovered from the spot was unlicenced.

Meanwhile the confrontation with the robbers had left Ahmed injured. He has received injuries on his chest. However, Ahmed is receiving praises for his act of bravery. “He confronted the perpetrators without fearing for his life. This gesture is commendable,” Shah praised.

The GreNo NGO that produces johnys for poor unlettered papas

Greater Noida: 'Johny Johny, Yes Papa? Eating Sugar? No papa...' 

The popular nursery rhyme has become an anthem for five-year-old Prince. The boy, who has a penchant for singing this particular rhyme, is from a humble background.  

Son of a housemaid who ekes out a living working in several societies of the area, Prince got his inspiration from his evening coaching where he practices all this verbatim.

Prince, along with 30 other children who study at the government school, attend a free-of-cost evening coaching center run by Amarpushp Educational and Welfare Society, an NGO working for underprivileged children.

Located in Bisrakh village, the center helps students with their homework and day-to-day education. It also provides them a platform to speak their mind without inhibitions.

Ashish Khushwaha, founder of the NGO, said, “The goal of the centre is not only to provide educational facilities but also to instill confidence in the children and help them in personality development.”

Distribution of notebooks and pencils, he said works as an incentive and motivates the children to pursue education as their parents cannot afford these items or being illiterate themselves don't consider them basic necessities like food and clothing.

The society will soon be setting up a library at the center to inculcate the habit of reading in these children under their Shiksha Pratham programme,.

The NGO seeks to request for citizen contribution, through CitySpidey, to the noble cause. Donors desirous of helping the children in their education in any form can contact Ashish Khushwaha at 95607 42211.

(Disclaimer: CitySpidey is not responsible for any transaction between the donors and the NGO).

Two more cases of coronavirus found in India

Two more people have been tested positive for coronavirus in India. While one is from Delhi, the other is from Telangana.

First one was brought to Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital (RML) from the airport. RML administration and  Ministry of Health and Family Welfare confirmed the two cases. 

As per the information released by the ministry, one positive case of COVID-19 (coronavirus) has been detected in New Delhi, while the other has been detected in Telangana. The person from Delhi has a history of traveling to Italy while the one from Telangana has been frequently traveling to Dubai. Further details of their travel data is being ascertained. 

Both the patients are stable and being closely monitored. Earlier, Harshvardhan, Minister of Health and Family Welfare, called an important meeting regarding the preparation of CONVID. All the officials have been asked to pay more attention to the treatment of suspected and confirmed cases.

Last January, a student studying at Wuhan tested positive for the virus.

500 maids block Supertech Capetown gate, allege manhandling

As many as 500 housemaids working in Supertech Capetown of Sector 74 took to the road on Monday and blocked gate no. 2 of the township since 8 am. Their grouse was that one of them was allegedly pushed down the stairs by a resident of the society.

The maids stayed put there till late in the evening. Even the police couldn’t evacuate them from the spot as the woman protesters gathered there outnumbered them.

The allegation of the maid has been vehemently dismissed by the residents. It is being said that the maid in question had fainted in front of the lift.



It all started on March 1 when Preeti (name changed), the maid, went to her employer’s house in Cape Silver 9 asking for payment of her dues. The male employer asked her to return when his wife is around as he didn't know anything about the payment.

An argument ensued between the two. Later, the maid was seen near the lift.

In a CCTV footage of March 1 recovered by CitySpidey, Preeti can be seen waiting for the lift at 5:24 pm on the 13th floor. A few seconds later, she fell in front of the lift and sustains injuries on the left side of her skull and hand.

According to a source, after Preeti fell down, her employer was informed. He took her to the hospital. Later, a complaint was registered against the employer for allegedly pushing the maid from the staircase by the maid's family.

The matter is being taken up by the police for investigation even as the maids are still on protest occupying the society’s gate.

Supertech Capetown has 4,400 occupied flats in which 700-odd women work as housemaids.

Before Monday's episode, a group of some 50 maids had protested on Sunday evening. The news of the injured maid escalated their anger resulting in the blockade the next day.

GreNo Authority to repair internal roads of Ecotech sectors

The Greater Noida Development Authority said it would spend Rs 9290.84 lakh for painting dividers, repairing and widening the internal roads of Ecotech sectors 12, 16, 16B and 16C. 

As per the official statement, the authority has decided to repair all the roads that are in bad shape to ease the problems faced by the commuters. 

Repair of broken roads in these areas has been a key demand of the residents of highrises. Miffed with bad condition of internal road which connects to the main road, the residents have been regularly raising the matter on social media. 

An official statement issued by the Greater Noida Authority read, "We have approved seven projects related to road strengthening, widening, paining dividers, repairing drains etc. Tenders will be issued soon.”