Overview
- Delhi Police identified the suspect as 27-year-old Pradeep Kumar Malik, also known as Rahul, a resident of Rajnagar in Palam.
- He was detained on November 20 near the railway-line side of DDA Park after a tip-off, attempting to flee before being overpowered.
- Investigators reviewed footage from more than 300 CCTV cameras and used local informers and technical intelligence to track the offender.
- Officers recovered seven mobile phones and a scooter reported stolen from the Dabri area, which police say was used in the snatchings.
- Five phones have been matched to FIRs in Dwarka South and Palam Village, two remain unlinked, the accused has no prior record, and the probe continues.