Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted a gang of robbers and arrested three members. They usually robbed people who carried cash in the areas of Old Delhi with the use of armed weapons. Police have recovered Rs 3.5 lakh stolen cash, 3 weapons and 3 motorcycles.
Rajesh Deo, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Narcotics branch said "The gang was active from the past three months and they targeted people who carried cash from Old Delhi areas and forcefully snatched money by brandishing weapons".
As of now, 5 cases have been connected to the gang and it is assumed that 15 more cases may workout. The DCP said, "The team of Delhi Police under the supervision of Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Sandeep lamba arrested Kanhayi (25), Bharat (25) and Gaurav (28) in the area of Red Fort based on technical surveillance, while the other two namely Jeetu and Sanjit are absconding.
The senior police officer said that in the past few months, they observed that a gang of 4-5 persons which had several firearms, who used brand new motorcycles were involved in the robberies. During investigation, police found that the gang used to operate on the information provided by Jeetu. Jeetu used to track "Angadias" (forwarding agents) carrying cash from Old Delhi areas to various locations and pass this information to Kanhai, who used to plan and execute the robbery along with his associates. Both Jeetu and Sanjeet are still at large, the DCP added.
Kanhayi, worked as a lift operator and lives in Budh Vihar, Rohini, whereas Bharat is an university dropout and lives in Hajipur loni while Gaurav who is a school dropout lives in Rohtas Nagar, the DCP added.