Overview
- Two staffers transporting hallmarked consignments were held at gunpoint near Bhairon Mandir on September 24, and a bag with nearly 40 kg of silver and about 900 g of gold was snatched.
- Police first caught Vishnu in Karol Bagh as he allegedly tried to sell stolen items, then used his disclosures to intercept Pardeep and Kaku near Khajoori Khas Flyover after a high-speed pursuit.
- The duo allegedly attempted to ram officers while reversing their car, injuring Assistant Sub-Inspector Parmod, before being overpowered and detained.
- Recovered property includes about 37.061 kg of silver, 200 g of gold, ₹1.86 lakh in cash, the car, a scooter used to hide cash, the motorcycle used in the crime, and clothes worn during the robbery.
- Investigators say part of the loot had already been sold to Karol Bagh traders, Pardeep has prior robbery and Arms Act cases, and the probe—registered at Tilak Marg and handled by Central District Special Staff—continues to trace Pardeep alias Golu.