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Delhi Police Arrest Four in Cousin-Tipped Cash Robbery-Murder
Prabhat was carrying money collected from shops when attackers stopped his e-rickshaw in Delhi.
The attackers allegedly wanted to steal the cash.
Police say Prabhat was stabbed after resisting and later died in hospital.
His nephew Sachin and another passenger were also attacked.
Investigators examined hundreds of security-camera recordings and vehicle-number records.
They say Prabhat’s cousin, Om Singh, gave information about the money route.
Four suspects, including a juvenile, have been apprehended, and some of the money was recovered.
Police are still searching for three other people they say were involved.
Prabhat was fatally stabbed on September 24 while returning with cash from Gandhi Nagar Market in north Delhi.
Police allege his cousin, Om Singh, shared information about Prabhat’s cash movements with the suspected attackers.
Investigators analyzed more than 500 CCTV cameras, including footage from about 150 cameras near the underpass, along with ANPR data.
Four people, including Om Singh and a 16-year-old, were apprehended, and Rs 2.29 lakh of the stolen cash was recovered.
Three alleged conspirators—Raj, Anirudh Chauhan and Rohit Yadav—remain absconding as police conduct raids.
- Who
- Prabhat was killed; police have apprehended his cousin Om Singh, two other accused and a juvenile, while three alleged conspirators remain absconding.
- What
- An armed robbery allegedly escalated into the stabbing death of Prabhat, who was carrying collected cash.
- Where
- Near the Neeli Chhatri Mandir underpass in north Delhi, after Prabhat had collected payments in Gandhi Nagar Market.
- When
- The attack occurred on September 24 at about 7:20 p.m.; a case was registered on September 25.
- Why
- Police allege Om Singh disclosed Prabhat’s cash movements, enabling a planned robbery.
Key facts
- Victim
- Prabhat, who was returning with collected payments
- Attack location
- Neeli Chhatri Mandir underpass, north Delhi
- Attack time
- September 24 at approximately 7:20 p.m.
- CCTV analysis
- More than 500 cameras were analyzed, including about 150 near the underpass and adjoining routes
- Apprehensions
- Four people, including Om Singh and a 16-year-old, were apprehended
- Cash recovered
- Rs 2.29 lakh
- Outstanding suspects
- Raj, Anirudh Chauhan and Rohit Yadav remain absconding
Quotes
A senior Delhi Police officer
Police officer describing the alleged attack and theft.
“The assailants attempted to snatch the polythene bag containing cash. When Prabhat resisted, they attacked him, Sachin and another passenger with knives before fleeing with the cash.”
rediff.com
“Teams noticed a car making a sharp U-turn at high speed near the underpass and moving towards Salimgarh Fort.”
rediff.com
Sources
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