Dated 19.07.2010

PRESS-RELEASE

  • THREE NOTORIOUS CHAIN SNATCHER ARRESTED
  • ONE COUNTRY MADE PISTOL AND TWO LIVE CARTRIDGES RECOVERED
  • TWO SNATCHED/STOLEN MOTERCYCLE RECOVERED
  • TWO GOLD CHAIN RECOVERED
  • 9 CASES OF ROBBERY/SNATCHING WORKED OUT

To curb street crime like incidents of Chain Snatching in Delhi, the staff of SOS and SIT, Crime Branch was deputed to collect and develop the information about Chain Snatchers and apprehend them. The efforts of the teams of Crime Branch yielded results and finally on 18.07.10, specific input was received by SI Ravinder Tewatia of SOS/Crime about one notorious snatcher Satnam Singh that he would come near Press Enclave Road, Near Singhania Hospital, Malviya Nagar to meet his associates and he would be carrying illegal arms and ammunition. Accordingly a trap was laid near Press Enclave Road, Near Singhania Hospital, Malviya Nagar and at about 6.45 PM, Satnam @ Golu@ Raju s/o Kashmir Singh r/o Village Bolni, PS Kishangarh Vaas, Distt Alwar Rajasthan, Age 21 years was apprehended and from his possession one country made pistol and two live cartridges and one stolen Motorcycle were recovered.

With the arrest of Satnam @ Golu@ Raju 3 cases of robbery/snatching of South West and West Distt. have been worked out and 2 snatched/stolen motorcycles have been recovered.

In another case Special Investigation Team of Crime Branch, Delhi has arrested two desperate chain Snatchers namely Manoj @ Sonu (32) and Sanjay @ Bhanwar Singh @ Bandar both r/o Sultan Puri, Delhi. Both are B.Cs. of Police station Sultan Puri. On a specific tip off duo were caught while riding on a TVS Apache motorcycle near Delhi Hatt, TV Tower Pitampura. Two gold chains were recovered from their possession.

With the arrest of Manoj @ Sonu (32) and Sanjay @ Bhanwar Singh @ Bandar 6 cases of chain snatching of PS Punjabi Bagh, Vikas Puri, Uttam Nagar and Dabri have been worked out and 2 snatched gold chains have been recovered.

InvestigationDuring sustained interrogation the accused Satnam @ Golu@ Raju disclosed that he along with his other associates was involved in the activities of robberies and purse snatching in the area of Rohini, Maya Puri, Vikas Puri, Hari Nagar, Dabri. They mostly targeted women carrying the purse. They used to change motorcycles used in the commission of crimes and for this purpose, they used to steal/rob motorcycles. During investigation the recovered motorcycle make Hero Honda Karizma was found to be stolen from the area of PS Hari Nagar vide FIR No. 275/10 u/s 379 IPC PS Hari Nagar. Another

motorcycle make Hero Honda Karizma which was recovered at his instance was found to be robbed from the area of PS Maya Puri vide FIR No. 104/09 u/s 379 IPC PS Maya Puri. He used to put fake number plates on the snatched/robbed motorcycles.

In May 2010, he along with his associate Bijender snatched the purse of a lady in the area of P.S. Dabri .A case FIR No. 158/10 dated 30/05/10 was registered in this regard at P.S. Dabri. Bijender was arrested in this case, whereas, Satnam @ Raju @ Golu was absconding in this case.

In the other case the two accused Manoj @ Sonu (32) and Sanjay @ Bhanwar Singh @ Bandar were arrested on 18.07.2010 at about 3.30 PM near Delhi Haat, T.V. Tower, Pitampura Delhi by a team comprising of ASI Jagdish Prasad, ASI Rishi Ram, HC Veerpal, HC Shiv Kumar, HC Narender, HC Mohd. Abrar, HCSanjay, HCNaresh, Const.Virender of SIT Crime Branch lead by Inspr. JitenderSingh, while they were going to sell the snatched chains.

Profile

1.Satnam @ Golu@ Raju s/o Kashmir Singh r/o Village Bolni, PS Kishangarh Vaas, Distt Alwar Rajasthan. He is a notorious criminal and was active in the area of West, South West and Outer Distt. He along with his other associates mostly targeted women carrying purse with them. He is previously involved in cases of attempt to murder, snatching and robberies. He has studied up to 8th class and belongs to lower income group. He is unmarried.

A case vide FIR No. 107/10 dated 18.07.10 u/s 411/482 IPC & 25 Arms Act has been registered against him at P.S. Crime Branch Delhi.His antecedents are being verified.

2.Manoj @ Sonu (32) r/o Sultan Puri,Delhi – He is a Bad character of PS Sultan Puri and is involved in more than 35 cases of chain snatching. He was released on bail in the month of April, 2010 in a similar offence. He leads a gang of chain snatchers comprising of his brother Sanjay @ Bandar(arrested), Amit S/o Rajesh R/o Madipur, Vinod @ Mota S/o Shish pal R/o Mangol Puri.

3Sanjay @ Bhanwar Singh @ Bandar r/o Sultan Puri, Delhi – He is elder Brother of Manoj @ Sonu. He is involved in 25 cases of chain snatching and boot legging. Since long time he is involved in chain snatching but he always managed to escape after committing the crime.

Both the accused persons have been arrested vide D.D.No.7 dated 18.07.2010 SIT Crime Branch u/s 41(1) Cr. P.C.

(P.S.KUSHWAH)

Addl. Deputy Commissioner Police,

Crime (HQ), New Delhi

PRESS RELEASE Dated 19.07.2010

  • One Extortionist active in Central and North Delhi Arrested
  • Wanted in a case of murder and Extortion in Delhi
  • One country made pistol and two cartridges recovered

In a major breakthrough, the Special Operations Squad (SOS), Crime Branch, Delhi Police succeeded in arresting one Rashid @ Nannu s/o Mohd. Habib r/o 546, ChhattaLalMiyan, Near Delight Cinema, Delhi, Age 23 years. He was on the run in two cases of murder and extortion of PS Kamla Market and ChandniMahal respectively. He used to run his illegal extortion racket in the area of walled city of Delhi. From his possession one country made pistol of .315 bore and two live cartridges have been recovered.

Operation

Special Operation Squad, Crime Branch was working on few leads about this accused. Information about his whereabouts was collected and various sources were deployed. On dated 18.07.10, SI N.S. Rana received specific input that Rashid @ Nannu, would come near Bus Stand, Main Road, SaraiJulenaPark, Delhi to meet his associate and would be carrying illegal arms. Acting on this tip off, a trap was laid at near Bus Stand, Main Road, SaraiJulenaPark and at about 6.25 pm, above named accused was apprehended. During cursory search of accused Rashid @ Nannu, one countrymade pistol and two live cartridges were recovered.

Team

A team consisting of, SI N.S.Rana, SI Ravinder Verma, HCIeedMohd, Ct. Devender and Ct. Kheta Ram was constituted under the leadership of Insp. Sunil Kumar and under the overall supervision of Sh. Udai Vir Singh Rathi ACP/SOS, Crime Branch.

Investigation

During investigation, it was revealed that accused Rashid @ Nannu runs a extortion racket in the area of walled city, Delhi and this gang mainly targeted the builders of the area and used to extort large amount of money from Builders. Those who acceded to their demands were spared. However, those who confronted them were assaulted. In one such case, in the month of March, 2010, one builder namely Naseeruddin who was carrying out construction in the area of PS Chandni Mahal didn’t accede to their extortion demands, was shot at outside the construction site by Rashid @ Nannu and his two associates. A case of extortion vide FIR No. 33/2010 u/s 387/506/34 IPC & 25/27 Arms Act was

registered against them at P.S. Chandni Mahal and accused Rashid was evading his arrest in this case.

In another incident, accused Rashid @ Nannu along with his associates stabbed one TSR Driver who denied taking them to their destination in the area of PS Kamla Market. TSR Driver succumbed to his injuries. A case vide FIR No. 30/2010 u/s 302 IPC was registered at PS Kamla Market. Accused Raashid was on the run in this case and proclamation proceedings were initiated against him by PS Kamla Market.

Profile

  1. Accused Rashid @ Nannu is a desperate criminal of PS Chandni Mahal and previously involved in cases of attempt to murder and hurt etc. He has studied up to 9th class. He belongs to lower income group, and is unmarried.He formed a gang which used to extort money from the builders of the area and they also used to take protection money ( “Hafta”) from the pick pockets of the area and in turn they provided the protection to pick pockets.

A case vide FIR No. 106/10 dated 18.07.10 u/s 25 Arms Act has been registered against him at P.S. Crime Branch Delhi.His antecedents are being verified. Intimation regarding his arrest has been given to Central Distt Police. Accused will be produced in the Court of Sh. Naveen Arora, ACMM-South East Distt, Patiala House Courts on 19.07.10.

(PramodSinghKushwah)

Addl. DCP/Crime

19 July, 2010

GANG OF EXTORTIONIST BUSTED

With the arrest of three accused persons, the staff of Police Station Punjabi Bagh has busted a gang of extortionist who have extended threats to a businessman demanding Rs. 20 lacks and had already extorted Rs. 2.5 lacs and some gold items in the past.

NAME AND PROFILE OF ACCUSED

  1. RohitChabra @ Mannu S/o Late Deshraj Chabra R/o DDA Flats,GulabiBagh, Delhi, aged 23 years.

He has got factory at AnandParbat manufacturing rubber parts used in automobiles. He is fond of betting on matches etc.

  1. SandipMinotra @ Sunny S/o Raj Kumar Minotra R/o Gali No. 2 Doriwalan Karol Bagh, Delhi, aged 27 years.

He has also got factory at AnandParbat manufacturing rubber parts used in automobiles in a rented premises of RohitChabra. This factory has bee shut down recently due to lack of funds.

  1. Rumam S/O Mahboob R/o New Seelampur Delhi, aged 24 years

He works as a collection agent in a factory at Seelampur where Sandip used to supply parts.

PROPERTY RECOVERED

  1. Eterno Scooter used in commission of crime
  2. Splendor Motorcycle
  3. Bag containing bundles of dummy currency notes

INFORMATION AND OPERATION

On 17.7.2010 a complaint was received from Sh. Kanwaljeet Anand, R/O East Punjabi Bagh, Delhi,aged 50 years that some unknown person is making repeated calls on his landline/mobile number and extending threat to eliminate his son and other family members if he does not pay Rs. 20 lacs as protection money. The caller identified himself as one ShakeelAhmed acting on the instructions from one ‘Bhai’ in Dubai. The complainant showed his inability to arrange such a huge amount and asked for some time. On 18.07.2010, again call was received by the complainant demanding Rs. 20 lacs. However, the caller insisted to deliver Rs. 5 lacs immediately. On the basis of his complaint, a case vide FIR No. 209/10 U/s 384/34 IPC PS Punjabi Bagh was registered and investigation was taken up.

Keeping in view the sensitive nature of the case, the complainant was properly guided and kept in regular touch to get the maximum information about the extortionist. On 18.07.2010 complainant has informed Police that the caller has asked him to deliver cash at Shadipur Fly over. Immediately, team was constituted under the close supervision of ShriSurenderKumarKapoor, ACP Punjabi Bagh staff consisting of Inspr. HSP Singh SHO Punjabi Bagh, SI Manoj Kumar, SI Kartar Singh, HC Bijender Singh, HC Deep Chand, HC Jaiparkash, HC Naresh Kumar, Ct. Harjinder Singh, Ct. Harikishan & Ct Tasveer Singh. Complainant was briefed properly. As advised by Police, he prepared bundles of dummy currency notes.Team took position at strategic points around Shadipur Fly Over. At about 6.30 PM, when complainant as per plan delivered the bag having dummy currency notes to the accused persons. The team swung into action and overpowered both the accused persons who were trying to flee after getting cash as demanded by them. The accused persons were identified as SandeepMinotra @ Sunny S/O Raj Kumar Minotra R/O Gali No. 2 Doriwalan Karol Bagh, Delhiand Rumam S/O Mahboob R/o New Seelampur Delhi. Eterno Scooter which was used by the accused was also seized. On their disclosure, another accused namely Rohit Chabra @ Mannu S/o Deshraj Chabra R/o DDA Flats Gulabi Bagh Delhi was also arrested.

INTERROGATION AND MODUS OPERANDI

During interrogation, it is revealed that complainant was earlier staying in GulabiBagh area only. Accused RohitChabra @ Mannuwas known to him as he also stays in the same locality. Accused Mannu has taken large amount of money on interest as he indulged in betting on matches and was in dire need of money to repay the loan. His cousin, accused Sandip was also in need of money as he has suffered loses in the buisiness and his factory at AnandParbat has been shut down. They hatched a conspiracy to extort money from the complainant as accused was having information that the financial condition of the complainant is sound and he can easily be threatened to extort money. Sandip made calls to the complainant impersonating himself to be ShakeelAhmed acting on the instruction of one ‘Bhai’ in Dubai. He threatened to eliminate complainant’s son and family members if their demand of money is not met immediately. During interrogation, it is learnt that they have already extorted Rs. 2.5 lacs and other gold jewelery worth Rs. 2.5 lacs from the complainant few months back in a similar fashion. Accused Ruman was known to Sandip and he was also in need of money as he wanted to marry against the wishes of his parents.

On the day of incident, Sandip made repeated calls and insisted to deliver Rs. 5 lacs immediately at Shadipur Fly Over. They were apprehended when they were about to leave after taking delivery of the cash so demanded. Further investigation of the case is in progress.

Staff involved in the good work is being rewarded.

(SHARADAGARWAL)IPS

DY. COMMISSIONER OF POLICE

WEST DISTT, NEW DELHI

Daed: 17.07.10

ACTIVE BC AUTO LIFTER/SNATCHER NABBED:

With the arrest of accused person namely Ravi @ Banjara S/O Rampal R/O 1/3877, Bhagwan pur Khera,Shahdara, Delhi, Auto lifter gang has been busted and Four stolen motorcycles were recovered and many cases worked out at their instance.

TEAM:-Under the close supervision of Sh A.K. Lal,ACP Shahdara and Inspector Ishwar Singh, SHO/Shahdara,North-East, a team consisting of SI Prashant Anand, HC Arvind Kumar No. 821/NE,Ct Krishan Pal No.1578/NE,Ct Vijay Mishra No. 776/NE and Ct Sawai Singh No.922/NE was constituted to keep a check upon the increasing incidents of Motor Vehicle Thefts and Nabbing the culprits.

INVESTIGATION:- On receiving a secret information,on 17/07/10, above mentioned team was deployed at Wine shop,Bhagwan Pur Khera,Loni Road,Shahdara. At about 8.00 PM one person who was, later on, identified as Ravi @ Banjara was coming by his m/cycle No. DL-7 SAS-1221, Pulsar Black colour from BhagwanPurKhera. He was apprehended by the staff along with m/cycle. During enquiry it came to knowledge that the original registration No. of the m/cycle is DL-3 SBD-0765. Which was stolen from P.S. Mandawli vide FIR No. 282/10 U/S 379 IPC. Accused was arrested U/S 41.1(D) CrPC. During course of investigation,three other Motorcycles were recovered at his instance .

RECOVERY:- Following Four Stolen Motorcycles were recovered from the above accused persons:-

1.M/cycle No. DL- 3S BD 0765, Bajaj Pulsar. (FIR No.282/10,P.S. Mandawli)

2.M/cycle No. DL-5S T 5770 , Bajaj Discover. (FIR No.374/10 P.S. Shahdara)

3.M/cycle No. DL- 13 S G 2061, Hero Honda Passion Pro. (FIR No. 391/10 P.S. Shahdara)

4.M/cycle with duplicate no plate Bajaj Pulsar Red colour,(102 CrPC).

PROFILE OF ACCUSED PERSON:-

  • RAVI @ BANJARA S/O RAMPAL R/O 1/3877, BHAGWANPUR KHERA,SHAHDARA, DELHI,AGE 25 YEARS,
  • He is B.C. Of P.S. Shahdara and has previously been involved in several cases of different types of crime.
  • His main operational area is entire North East region.

CASES WORKED OUT WITH THIS ARREST

  1. FIR No. 374/10 dt. 29/06/10 U/S 379 IPC P.S. Shahdara,Delhi.
  2. FIR No. 391/10 dt. 09/07/10 U/S 379 IPC P.S. Shahdara,Delhi.
  3. FIR No. 282/10 U/S 379 IPC P.S. Mandawli,Delhi.
  4. FIR No. 178/10 dt. 30/03/10 U/S 327/379/34 IPC P.S. Shahdara,Delhi.
  5. FIR No. 101/10 dt. 10/06/10 U/S 379/356/34 IPC P.S. HarsVihar,Delhi.
  6. FIR No. 327/10 dt. 03/06/10 U/S 327/379 IPC P.S. Shahdara,Delhi.

CASES IN WHICH ARREST OF THE ACCUSED WAS SOUGHT-

  1. FIR No. 316/10 dt. 30/05/10 U/S 356/379/511/411/482/34 IPC P.S. Shahdara,Delhi.
  2. FIR No. 270/10 dt. 30/05/10 U/S 379 IPC P.S. Mandawli,Delhi

Deputy Commissioner of Police: North-East District, Delhi

19thJuly, 2010

PRESS NOTE – CENTRAL DISTRICT

SNATCHER ARRESTED

One Sh. Om Prakash s/o Durga Vijay Singh r/o C-18/105-C, Mahadev nagar Colony, Pandey Pur, Varanasi, UP reported that he alongwith his wife Smt. Veenu Singh had come to Delhi for some work and they were putting up in Hotel Vinus Delux, Pahar ganj. On the night intervening 15/16.7.20, when the couple was on the way to Hotel after taking meal outside, one boy came from behind and snatched the purse of his wife containing a mobile phone, two gold chains and cash Rs. 3000/-. Consequently, a case vide FIR No. 187/10 u/s 356/379 IPC was registered at PS Pahar Ganj and investigation was taken up. It was a blind case and hence several sources were deployed and technical surveillance was also mounted. After a painstaking exercise, the police team consisting of SI Dheeraj Singh I/C PP Sangtrashan, ASI Dalvir Singh and Ct Yudhveer Singh constituted under the supervision of Inspr Bijender Singh, SHO/Pahar Ganj was able to zero in on the accused persons in this case who were identified as under :

1)Pankaj, aged 21 years s/o Suresh r/o 3815, Gali Ram Nath Patwa, PaharGanj, Delhi.

2)Vicky, aged 22 years s/o PremKumar r/o 3650, Gali Ram Nath Patwa, PaharGanj, Delhi.

3)Bharat, aged 21 years s/o Anand sangle r/o 3814, Gali Ram Nath Patwa, PaharGanj, Delhi.

4)Deepak, aged 23 years s/o Ramesh r/o 3162, Gali Ram Nath Patwa, PaharGanj, Delhi.

On sustained interrogation they disclosed that on the date and time of the incident, they were present at Dariba Paan, Pul Pahar Ganj when they noticed the couple coming from railway station side and finding them a soft target, they followed them and when they reached a lonely stretch, Pankaj snatched the purse held by the lady while the other three kept following to thwart any resistance. Thereafter, they had fled away. The booty i.e. two gold chains, mobile phone and Rs. 1000/- cash was recovered from their possession.

The antecedents of the accused are being verified.

DY. COMMISSIONER OF POLCE,

CENTRAL DISTRICT, DELHI