7 months ago

Three arrested for chain snatching in Delhi's Lajpat Nagar

Three arrested for chain snatching in Delhi's Lajpat Nagar — 3, including jeweller, held for snatching incidents in Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar · theprint.in

Three people were caught for stealing gold chains in Delhi's Lajpat Nagar.

They used a motorcycle to snatch chains from people.

The police found them by looking at videos and following leads.

One of the thieves had been in jail before for a murder case.

They sold the stolen chains to a jeweller.

The police are still checking if they did more thefts.

Key facts

Date of First Incident: December 16, 2025
Date of Second Incident: January 16, 2026
Arrested Individuals: Hemesh (25), Vinay Kumar (24), Ghanshyam (46)
Location: Lajpat Nagar, Delhi
Modus Operandi: Motorcycle snatching
Investigation Leads: Partially broken number plate, technical surveillance
Previous Criminal Record: Hemesh has a murder case record in Uttar Pradesh

Sources

theprint.in · 7 months ago

3, including jeweller, held for snatching incidents in Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar

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