Central Delhi Police have intensified tenant verification across all police stations in the district, completing checks on 331 tenants in the latest round of the exercise. The move comes days after the blast near the Red Fort, prompting the district to speed up background screening activity.
According to data shared by the district, police stations across Central Delhi completed the following verifications: Daryaganj (30), Jama Masjid (13), Chandni Mahal (40), Kamla Market (30), IP Estate (10), Paharganj (13), Nabi Karim (10), DBG Road (5), Karol Bagh (23), Rajender Nagar (35), Prasad Nagar (42) and Hauz Qazi (23). Officials said the remaining verifications were completed across other police stations as well. Central District DCP Nidhin Valsan said tenant verification is a routine process, but has been accelerated in view of the recent security incident. “We are fast-tracking the process. Safety is our prime concern,” he said.
Under the verification procedure, police collect copies of identification documents from each tenant. The information is then matched with the central crime database to check for any past criminal record. Officers also seek a report from the police station of the tenant’s permanent residence. Clearance is issued only after the local police of the home State or district respond. DCP Valsan said coordination with other districts and States is essential. “We physically collect documents, run criminal background checks and wait for the report from the tenant’s native place. Based on that, clearance is given,” he said.
Police stations across the district have been asked to complete verification of all new tenants and re-check older entries that have not been updated recently. Officers said the process is also important for mapping high-density areas such as Pahar Ganj, Nabi Karim and parts of the Walled City, where frequent movement of tenants, labourers and short-term renters is common.
According to police, the stepped-up verification drive aims to reduce blind spots in rental information, especially in neighbourhoods with a high turnover of occupants. Officials said landlords have been told to report tenant details promptly and ensure documentation is completed before possession is given.
Police teams have also been visiting residential pockets to remind owners of their responsibility to register tenant details at the local police station. Officers said non-compliance may lead to action under relevant sections. The district has been carrying out night and day checks to ensure information is up to date. Senior officers said the exercise will continue until every police station completes its pending verification.
Officials said the strengthened drive is part of a wider security review after the Red Fort incident, with additional focus on monitoring suspicious movement, improving intelligence collection and coordinating with local committees. “We are doing this exercise at all police stations. The idea is simple: better verification means better security,” DCP Valsan said.
