Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Three arrested for chain snatching in Delhi's Lajpat Nagar
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.
Three individuals arrested for chain snatching in Lajpat Nagar, Delhi.
Incidents occurred on December 16, 2025, and January 16, 2026.
Accused used a motorcycle to snatch gold chains from victims.
Police identified suspects through technical surveillance and a partially broken number plate.
Arrested individuals include Hemesh, Vinay Kumar, and a jeweller named Ghanshyam.
- Who
- Three individuals: Hemesh, Vinay Kumar, and Ghanshyam
- What
- Chain snatching incidents
- When
- December 16, 2025, and January 16, 2026
- Where
- Lajpat Nagar, Delhi
- Why
- To earn quick money by selling stolen gold chains
- 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