An alert staff of a Police Control Room (PCR) van caught an alleged robber after a brief encounter in North-East Delhi’s Nand Nagri area after a man reported to them that the accused had tried robbing him along with his two associates. Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi has also announced Asadharan Karya Puraskar to all three staff members.
The incident took place around 11 pm on Saturday night when Saurav Sharma, resident of Karawal Nagar area, reported to PCR MPV Baker-35 that three unidentified robbers tried to rob his motorcycle and mobile phone near Gagan Cinema. “The PCR van chased the robbers in the direction mentioned by the victim and one robber, identified as Sher Mohd, a resident of loni, Uttar Pradesh and apprehended him with a loaded pistol and five live cartridges after two rounds of firing while two of his associates managed to escape,” said Deputy Commissioner of Police (PCR) Rajeev Ranjan.
Three PCR personnel, identified as Assistant Sub-Inspector Satya Prakash, Head Constable Ram Niwas and driver Constable Vikas have been appreciated by the Delhi Police top brass for their good work. “The Commissioner has announced Asadharan Karya Puraskar to all three PCR personnel for their act of bravery executed with dexterity and sharp reflexes without caring for their own safety,” added Ranjan. A case under Sections 393/397/367/186/353/307 of IPC and 25/27 Arms Act has been registered at Nand Nagri police station.