Four Juveniles Detained in Wazirabad Knife-Point Robbery Case, Two Suspects Still on the Run

New Delhi: North District Police have busted a gang allegedly involved in carrying out robberies at knifepoint in Delhi's Wazirabad area. Police have apprehended four minors in connection with the case. The accused allegedly robbed victims of five mobile phones and cash before stabbing a 20-year-old youth in the thigh when he resisted handing over his phone. Police have also recovered the knife allegedly used in the crime, while efforts are underway to trace two other absconding suspects. Youth Stabbed for Resisting Mobile Phone Robbery. 

How did the robbery turn violent?

North District DCP Niharika Bhatt said the incident took place on November 6 at around 6:30 pm.

The complainant, Jai Kumar, was present with six friends at Burari Pusta Ground, opposite Apex Public School. According to police, four to five youths arrived at the spot brandishing knives and threatened the group before snatching their mobile phones and cash.

When Jai Kumar refused to hand over his iPhone 17, one of the attackers allegedly stabbed him in the left thigh. The suspects subsequently fled towards Milan Vihar. The injured youth was taken to Aruna Asaf Ali Hospital with the assistance of a PCR vehicle.

CCTV Footage Helps Police Identify the Suspects

Taking the seriousness of the incident into account, Wazirabad Police intensified the investigation using CCTV footage, call detail records (CDRs) and information from informers. Following these leads, the police team apprehended four juveniles. During questioning, the accused allegedly revealed that they had planned the robbery while sitting in Bengali Colony. Investigators also found that the stolen mobile phones were intended to be sold, with the proceeds divided among the gang members.

Police Team Leads Operation, Search for Two Absconding Suspects Continues

The entire operation was conducted under the supervision of SHO Inspector Prashant Anand and the guidance of ACP Burari Manoj Kumar. The police team included Sub-Inspector Vipin and Head Constables Vinay, Rajendra and Parmveer. All four juveniles have been sent to an observation home. Police teams are continuing efforts to trace the two remaining suspects involved in the robbery.