Delhi Police : have recorded a significant breakthrough in their ongoing drive against street crime and organized fraud, successfully arresting individuals involved in a street robbery case and dismantling a long-running vehicle forgery syndicate. These coordinated actions highlight the force’s continued focus on intelligence-based policing, technical surveillance, and field-level coordination to ensure public safety and accountability.
In a targeted operation conducted in the South-West District, a joint team from the Anti-Snatching Cell and Sagarpur police station apprehended two individuals accused of committing a street robbery. The accused were identified as Sumit Nagpal, aged 34, a resident of Dasrathpuri, and Gaurav, also known as Totla, aged 31, from Vijay Enclave, Dabri.
The arrest followed a complaint lodged by a local resident who reported being intercepted and robbed near the Dasrathpuri Nala area. According to official records, the incident took place on January 18 when the complainant was stopped by the accused, physically restrained, and robbed of cash. Apart from taking physical cash, the accused allegedly threatened the victim and forced a digital money transfer into their account before fleeing the scene.
During the arrest, police recovered the stolen cash amounting to Rs 680, along with Rs 3,200 that had been forcibly transferred through a digital payment application. The recovery was made from the possession of the accused, strengthening the case against them.
Investigators revealed that the arrests were made possible through a combination of technical analysis, specific intelligence inputs, and sustained manual surveillance. These methods enabled the police team to track the movements of the suspects and identify their involvement in the crime within a short time frame.
During interrogation, both accused confessed to committing the robbery. They reportedly admitted that the crime was carried out to obtain quick money, primarily to support their drug addiction. Police officials noted that such confessions help in understanding broader patterns of street crime, especially those linked to substance abuse and repeat offenses.
In a separate but equally significant operation, Delhi Police dismantled a vehicle fraud syndicate that had been operating for several years across multiple states. The case came to light following the arrest of Hardeep Singh Randhawa, a key accused who had been evading law enforcement agencies for a prolonged period.
Hardeep Singh was wanted in Uttar Pradesh for nearly three years and had multiple criminal cases registered against him, including serious charges related to illegal arms and attempted murder. His arrest marked a turning point in uncovering the wider network involved in the sale of vehicles using forged documents.
The police operation to track and apprehend the accused was described as highly challenging. Teams reportedly covered over 1200 kilometers, navigating forested regions with no mobile network, extreme cold conditions with temperatures dropping close to one degree Celsius, and natural threats in wildlife zones. Despite these obstacles, the team successfully located and arrested the accused after sustained efforts.
Investigations revealed that the syndicate targeted ex-servicemen and unsuspecting buyers in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, selling vehicles with fabricated registration and ownership documents. To avoid detection, the accused frequently changed locations and used multiple hideouts across different regions.
Delhi Police credited the success of both cases to the dedication and coordination of field officers and supervisory staff. In the Sagarpur robbery case, several officers played crucial roles under the leadership of senior officials who supervised the investigation and arrests.
Similarly, the vehicle fraud case was handled by a specialized investigative team that coordinated across states, sharing intelligence and executing field operations with precision. Senior officers ensured operational support, legal compliance, and timely action throughout the investigation.
These successful operations underline Delhi Police’s commitment to combating street-level crime and organized fraud networks. By combining technology, ground intelligence, and inter-state coordination, the force continues to disrupt criminal activities and bring offenders to justice. Such actions not only deter crime but also reinforce public confidence in law enforcement agencies working tirelessly to maintain law and order.
