New Delhi: A 74-year-old man was killed, and two others were injured after three people attacked them in separate robbery bids in southwest Delhi's Sagarpur area. The three accused who usually targeted people out on a morning walk have been arrested, police said.
New Delhi: A 74-year-old man was killed, and two others were injured after three people attacked them in separate robbery bids in southwest Delhi’s Sagarpur area. The three accused who usually targeted people out on a morning walk have been arrested, police said.
The three separate incidents of stabbing-cum-robbery took place in the Sagarpur area within only 30 minutes, they said.
On Monday, at 5:17 am, police received a call regarding a stabbing and robbery incident in the Sagarpur area. Police rushed to the spot and found that injured Ashok (54), a resident of Jagdamba Vihar in West Sagarpur, was taken to the DDU hospital by PCR van, Deputy Commissioner of Police (southwest) Manoj C said.
Ashok later told police that three men on a bike had attacked him at a short distance from his house and robbed him of a wallet and watch. Within five to 10 minutes, the accused committed two more robberies.
In one of the incidents which took place near Mohan block, a 74-year-old man identified as Mohanlal was killed after being robbed of his jewellery and cash. Another robbery was committed at near Durgapark, wherein the injured was Om Dutt Singh, a resident of Sagarpur — was admitted with stab injuries. His condition was stable and later discharged from the hospital. He was robbed of Rs 500 cash and some documents, Manoj said.
The series of robberies and stabbings that occurred within just half an hour prompted the police to launch an investigation. Based on CCTV footage and information provided by the victims, police conducted raids, identified a suspect named Akshay and arrested him in the Palam Vihar area.
Later, his associates, Sonu and Vaibhav, were also detained. Police recovered the knives used in all three incidents and also seized the stolen jewellery, wallets, and watches from the accused.
