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Video-Call Screenshot Leads to Arrest of Two Teens in Southwest Delhi Robbery Ring

Police used a video-call screenshot to link two teenagers to multiple vehicle thefts in Southwest Delhi, resulting in their arrest.

During interrogation, the two confessed to stealing vehicles from across southwest Delhi.

Overview

  • Using a screenshot taken during a video call with the complainant’s sister, investigators identified suspects Harsh and Ashish, both 19-year-olds from Vikas Nagar.
  • The teenagers have been charged in at least seven vehicle theft and armed robbery cases spanning Ranhola, Vikas Puri, Paschim Vihar and Najafgarh.
  • Officers recovered five stolen motorcycles, one autorickshaw, a country-made pistol, a knife and a live cartridge from the duo.
  • The pair attempted to flee on a numberless motorcycle near Nala Road but were chased and overpowered by patrol teams.
  • Delhi Police are now seeking two additional associates known by the initials G and S in connection with the organized theft ring.