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Delhi Police Arrest Ahmedabad Burglar Using Mobile Data in Cross-State Operation

Bharat, a habitual offender, was apprehended in Sonipat and led police to recover stolen gold worth ₹7.5 lakh in Ghaziabad.

Accused's location was ultimately tracked down through his mobile data linked to a Dehradun number and his girlfriend's number.
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Overview

  • Bharat, involved in a ₹30 lakh daylight burglary in Ahmedabad, was arrested while dining with his girlfriend at a dhaba in Sonipat on May 17, 2025.
  • Delhi Police traced Bharat's location using mobile data linked to his phone and his girlfriend's number, showcasing advanced digital forensic methods.
  • Upon interrogation, Bharat confessed and directed police to his Ghaziabad residence, where gold jewellery worth ₹7.5 lakh was recovered, hidden in a pot.
  • Two co-accused, Chand and Sanjeev, had been previously arrested by Gujarat Police, while Bharat remained at large until this cross-state operation.
  • Bharat, a repeat offender, is linked to at least eight cases of armed robbery and NDPS violations across Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.