Trio Nabbed for Rs 5 Lakh Heist in Delhi

Three men were arrested for robbing Rs 5 lakh from a grocery delivery agent in Delhi. The accused were caught in Uttar Pradesh after a thorough investigation involving CCTV footage and technical surveillance. Police recovered cash and items procured with the stolen money.

Three men were arrested in connection with the robbery of Rs 5 lakh from a collection agent in Delhi's Shadipur area. The culprits, Ram Avtar, Sikander, and Veeru Sonkar, were apprehended in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district, officials reported on Saturday.

The robbery occurred on October 22 when a collection agent for an online grocery delivery firm was targeted in Shadipur by bike-borne robbers. Deputy Commissioner of Police Nidhin Valsan stated that the gang blocked the agent's path and snatched the cash-laden bag before making their escape.

A meticulous investigation led the police to the suspects after examining CCTV footage and utilizing technical surveillance, which tracked the accused to Uttar Pradesh. Authorities recovered a significant portion of the stolen cash and items purchased with the loot. Efforts continue to apprehend an absconding accomplice named Manoj.

(With inputs from agencies.)