Killer blades: How ‘dragon knives’ are fuelling wave of teen crime in Delhi streets
Thursday, 5 June 2025 () New Delhi grapples with a surge in violence involving 'dragon knives,' easily accessible weapons favored by juveniles. These knives, legal to possess but lethal in use, are increasingly employed in robberies, altercations, and displays of dominance. Despite rising Arms Act cases, legal loopholes hinder prosecution, prompting police to seek alternative measures to curb the escalating trend.