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Delhi Police Arrest Fourth Robbery-Murder Suspect After Exchange of Fire

His arrest completes the quartet of suspects following self-defence gunfire by officers during a late-night pursuit

Police identified the main accused as Ritik Singh alias Rohit. He suffered a bullet injury to his left leg during the firing. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
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Overview

  • Ritik alias Rohit was identified as the fourth accomplice in the June 10 stabbing and robbery of 24-year-old Amit Kumar during a phone-snatching attempt in Ashok Vihar.
  • Officers laid a trap near Prem Bari Pul on Monday night after tracking Ritik, who drew a pistol and fired at police before being shot in the left leg in return fire.
  • He is under police custody at Deep Chand Bandhu Hospital receiving treatment for a bullet wound to his left leg.
  • Investigators have registered fresh charges against Ritik under sections 309(6) and 317(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and relevant provisions of the Arms Act.
  • Police records show Ritik has prior cases for theft and armed robbery and was released on bail in July 2024, highlighting concerns over repeat offences and juvenile crime links.