1,100 homeless in Delhi refuse to move to night shelters 
Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board has informed the Delhi government that as many as 1,167 homeless people refused to shift to night shelters despite persuasion. Reasons cited for this reluctance include unhygienic conditions, fear of theft, and lack of space. Reportedly, at least 44 homeless people died due to cold weather in the city in the first week of 2018. 