Police have also recovered Rs 1.7 lakh of the approximately Rs 2.5 lakh robbed from the victim, along with the motorcycle allegedly used in the crime. New Delhi: Three men were arrested, and a minor was apprehended in connection with a robbery involving an assault with a sharp-edged weapon in southeast Delhi’s Sarita Vihar.
The incident took place Oct 30 around 10.15 pm, when four men allegedly intercepted the complainant, Sagir Ali, and robbed him at knifepoint. During the assault, the victim sustained injuries inflicted with a sharp-edged weapon, and the assailants fled with his bag containing approximately Rs 2.5 lakh in cash and other personal belongings.
Police said the accused had allegedly divided responsibilities among themselves. After the incident, DCP (southeast) Vineet Kumar formed a team under the supervision of ACP Anil Sharma. Investigators examined CCTV footage from the crime scene and surrounding areas to trace the suspects’ movements and possible escape routes. Eight suspects were identified by police. During the investigation, police suspected that the accused were familiar with the victim’s business transactions and weekly movements. others allegedly followed him on a motorcycle before intercepting and robbing him at an isolated stretch While some members kept track of the victim’s movements on the day of the incident. Police teams are conducting raids and working to trace the four remaining accused and recover the stolen property that remains outstanding.
The victim was engaged in supplying raw materials used in broom manufacturing in Jasola village and regularly visited the area every Friday to collect payments from customers.