A wave of violent crime gripped the national capital on Monday evening, following a high-stakes cash robbery in Daryaganj and a fierce police encounter in Rohini. Armed criminals looted one crore rupees at gunpoint from an auto-rickshaw in Daryaganj before fleeing on a motorcycle. Meanwhile, a confrontation in Rohini Sector-24 between suspects and the Delhi Police Special Staff turned into a heavy shootout involving 17 rounds of gunfire, leading to the arrest of two wounded offenders linked to a recent murder case.
Gunpoint Heist of One Crore Rupees in Daryaganj
The first major incident unfolded on Monday evening in the commercial neighborhood of Daryaganj. Victims transporting a bag containing one crore rupees in cash inside an auto-rickshaw were targeted by motorcycle-borne assailants. The armed robbers intercepted the auto-rickshaw, held the occupants at gunpoint, and snatched the cash bag. The perpetrators sped away on their motorcycle immediately after securing the money. Delhi Police arrived at the scene shortly after being alerted and launched a comprehensive investigation. Investigators are analyzing surveillance camera footage along potential escape routes to trace the suspects and recover the stolen cash.
Armed Encounter at Rohini Sector-24
In a separate operation on Monday night, the Special Staff unit of Delhi Police intercepted three suspects in Rohini Sector-24 following a specific intelligence tip-off. Police had received information that three criminals riding a single motorcycle would enter the area. Officers established a tactical cordon and lay in wait. When the motorcycle approached, police challenged the suspects and commanded them to surrender. Instead of complying, the criminals opened fire on the police team, triggering an intense exchange of bullets.
17 Rounds Fired as Police Neutralize and Arrest Suspects
During the confrontation, the criminals fired 11 rounds directly at the police officers. Exercising self-defense, the police team returned fire with 6 retaliatory rounds. Two of the suspects sustained gunshot wounds to their legs during the firing and were immediately immobilized. Police apprehended the wounded duo and rushed them to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. However, the third accomplice managed to slip away during the chaos, prompting police to launch a search operation to locate the fleeing suspect.
Connection to Narela Murder Case and Criminal Background
Police identified the two injured and arrested suspects as Nitik and Deepak. Preliminary background checks revealed that Nitik has a prior criminal record, with at least two registered cases against him, including charges under the Arms Act. Law enforcement officials confirmed that the absconding third suspect is a minor. Investigators further established that all three individuals are primary suspects in the murder of a man named Pramod, who was killed in Delhi's Narela area on September 3. Police are examining their broader criminal network and continuing raids to apprehend the juvenile accomplice.
