A daring police operation in New Delhi exposed a cunning gang preying on Karol Bagh shoppers, leading to four arrests including the chief architect just 48 hours post-crime. The case stemmed from a savage robbery masquerading as a financial favor gone wrong.
The victim arrived for apparel purchases on February 16, only to be ensnared by a pedestrian claiming urgent need to deposit ‘stolen’ boss’s money sans bank access. Accomplice in tow, they brandished a bag of faux riches, tracking him as he hastened to Ganga Ram Hospital lights, confusing an ambulance for law enforcement.
Seized amid greenery past a damaged fence, he endured head strikes from bricks in a bid to seize his iPhone. Prompt medical response birthed a robust investigation, with Karol Bagh sleuths dissecting CCTV from over 200 sources over 32 km to Sonia Vihar and Bawana.
Key insights: an Eco van getaway, shadow follower, and stolen phone telemetry guiding raids—missed initially in JJ Colony but clinched via Pitampura surveillance. A pursuit to Delhi Cantt netted Aslam (mastermind), Ibrar alias Bhura, Suleman alias Babu, and Ashik Khan.
Confessions unveiled their racket: bogus note-topped wads to solicit shared payments or cash, fleeing post-transfer or assaulting holdouts like this reluctant victim. JJ Colony residents, they struck repeatedly in high-traffic zones.
Beyond recoveries, the bust averts future predations, showcasing data fusion and pursuit prowess. Delhiites are advised to shun unsolicited money schemes, as police vigilance fortifies streets against such predatory ensembles.