A heartbreaking yet efficient police crackdown in Delhi ended with the arrest of a 16-year-old orphan who stole a smartphone from a Mauritius tourist. The Nabi Karim team recovered the phone swiftly, sending a strong message against petty crime in tourist zones.
February 25, 2026: Amid Paharganj’s chaotic allure, 56-year-old visitor and wife became victims when a sneaky hand pilfered the phone from his pocket. They filed an e-FIR immediately, galvanizing a response from SHO Inspector Gulshan Nagpal’s squad—SI Neeraj Rathi, HC Vikas (Nabi Karim), HC Rajbir, HC Manoj (Karol Bagh).
Leveraging CCTV analytics and real-time tracking from DBG Road to Karol Bagh, the team tailed the suspect relentlessly. Eight hours of high-stakes pursuit culminated in the minor’s capture near Bangla Sahib Gurdwara, where he eked out a beggar’s existence.
Under questioning, the teen opened up about his woes—mother vanished 7-8 years back, father’s death in 2025 left him adrift in drugs, begging, and theft. The market crowd provided cover for his snatch of the foreigner’s device.
Police seized the phone, SIMs intact from both nations. This case blends tragedy with triumph, spotlighting the need for youth intervention programs alongside robust policing.
As Delhi polices its vibrant streets, incidents like this affirm quick resolutions protect tourism. The minor’s path to reform begins, while visitors are urged to remain cautious in crowds.