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Delhi Police Arrest Two Snatchers, Receiver in Gold Earring Case
Police in Delhi say they solved a gold earring theft within one day.
A woman named Guddi Devi said two men on a motorcycle took her earring near Durgapuri Flyover.
Police checked CCTV cameras and found images of the men and their motorcycle.
They arrested Puneet and Vikas, who were accused of carrying out the snatching.
Police then identified Arjun as the person who allegedly bought the earring.
Arjun reportedly sold it again, so police have not found the earring yet.
The court allowed police to keep the two alleged snatchers in custody for one day.
Police are still trying to find the next buyer and recover the stolen item.
Mansarovar Park police arrested two alleged snatchers and a receiver within 24 hours of the incident.
The complainant said a pillion rider snatched her gold earring near Durgapuri Flyover on September 9.
Police used CCTV footage to identify the suspects and trace the motorcycle allegedly used in the crime.
The alleged snatchers reportedly sold the earring to Arjun for Rs 8,000, but it has not been recovered.
Police linked the accused to three other Mansarovar Park cases and said Vikas had more than 17 previous involvements.
- Who
- Mansarovar Park police arrested alleged snatchers Puneet and Vikas alias Puchchi, and alleged receiver Arjun, after Guddi Devi reported the theft.
- What
- A woman’s gold earring was allegedly snatched, and police arrested three people accused of involvement.
- Where
- The incident occurred while crossing Durgapuri Flyover, and the suspects were traced in Nand Nagri and nearby areas of Delhi.
- When
- The snatching was reported on September 9; police said the case was solved within 24 hours.
- Why
- Police said the suspects allegedly snatched the earring and sold it for money.
Key facts
- Incident
- Alleged gold earring snatching near Durgapuri Flyover
- Reported
- September 9
- Police station
- Mansarovar Park
- Arrested
- Puneet, Vikas alias Puchchi, and Arjun
- Reported sale price
- Rs 8,000
- Subsequent sale price
- Approximately Rs 10,500
- Recovery status
- The gold earring has not yet been recovered
Sources
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