Amid rising concerns over street robberies, Delhi Police delivered justice through a pulse-pounding encounter. The South East Anti Auto Theft Squad and Pul Prahladpur team executed a flawless operation on MB Road, capturing 22-year-old habitual crook Satish Bhati after he fired upon them.
The drama unfolded when Bhati, tipped off but trapped, shot at the advancing officers. Displaying cool-headedness, the team fired back judiciously, forcing his capture unscathed. This no-injury triumph averted a potential tragedy.
From Bhati’s stash came six victim phones, his operational motorcycle, and a cutting-edge pistol—trophies from his illicit trade. Records show that on January 22, he and a cohort executed four mobile snatchings in rapid hits across Kalkaji, Amar Colony, Okhla Industrial Area, and Pul Prahladpur, exploiting the chaos of daily commutes.
Police have impounded the evidence, matching phones to open cases and probing Bhati’s priors deeply. His absconding associate tops the wanted list, with aggressive pursuit operations in full swing.
Such victories are vital in an era of armed petty crime. This arrest disrupts operations and restores faith in policing, with expectations of broader breakthroughs as interrogations proceed.