Four masked robbers executed a lightning-fast cash grab on northeast Delhi’s Wazirabad Road, targeting a scrap collection agent’s bag near an ATM and fleeing into the night. The incident late Friday has ignited a full-scale police operation to nab the culprits and recover the loot.
The targeted individual, 27-year-old Avinash from the Old Seelampur-Chandni Chowk scrap circuit, was navigating main Wazirabad Road on his scooter, bag in tow from daily pickups. Abruptly, two motorcycles screeched to a halt, their riders—four in total—surrounded him, brandished threats, and rifled away the cash without a moment’s hesitation.
The area’s tranquility shattered, drawing immediate police response from Khajuri Khas station. Crime scene experts documented every detail, collecting samples while tech teams accessed nearby CCTV networks to reconstruct the getaway.
Invoking BNS 309/3(5) for robbery and Arms Act 25/27, the FIR signals a no-holds-barred probe. Raids are underway, fueled by local testimonies pinpointing bike features and suspect traits. ‘We’re leveraging every resource—digital footprints, informant networks—to close in,’ police affirmed.
This theft exposes chinks in security for informal economy workers shuttling funds across Delhi. With rising similar reports, authorities are recalibrating strategies for prevention. As leads solidify, the net tightens around the fugitives, promising accountability and deterrence.