Sat Dec 28 08:15:27 UTC 2024: ## Hailstorms Damage Crops in NCR, Cybercrime Bust Nets 125 Crore Rupees
**New Delhi, India** – Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) experienced a second day of unseasonal weather, with heavy hailstorms causing significant damage to crops in several areas. Farmers in Pataudi, Farukhnagar, and Faridabad reported the most substantial losses, with mustard crops completely destroyed in some cases. The downpours followed days of drizzle.
Meanwhile, a separate investigation into a major cybercrime ring uncovered 16,788 complaints and arrested 21 individuals. The group is alleged to have defrauded victims of ₹125 crore. Details of their modus operandi are still being investigated. The news of the hailstorms and the cybercrime bust comes amidst other headlines including discussions on disaster preparedness and good governance.
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