A 35-year-old man was arrested by the Delhi Police for allegedly robbing his nephew of Rs 50,000 in north Delhi’s Burari area. The accused has been identified as Deepak alias Deepa, a resident of Sant Nagar. Police said Deepak is the uncle (mausa) of the complainant. He was indulged in the gambling. Deepak passed information to his friend who robbed his nephew.
According to Anto Alphonse, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), North district, on February 26, complainant Shammi, a resident of Sant Nagar, Burari, said that he was going on his scooter and was carrying Rs 50,000 in the boot space of the vehicle, as he had to deliver the money to one of his known persons.
“When he reached 41 Foota Road, near Labour Chowk, Burari, three persons on a scooter intercepted him.
“They deliberately hit their vehicle with his scooter, beat him and escaped with the cash from the boot space,” said the DCP.
“During investigation, it was revealed that all the three suspects were moving on a scooter. The registration number plate was also twisted by them, the DCP said.
“The detailed investigation revealed that one of the suspects was also seen on a black colour motorcycle.
“The activity of the rider was also found suspicious. On checking the police records, it was found that the owner of the bike was Deepak. Thereafter, a raid was conducted and Deepak was arrested,” said the DCP.