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News18
07-07-2025
- News18
Released From Jail, Delhi Local Goon Fires In Air At Wedding, Gets Arrested
Last Updated: Delhi Police arrested a man for firing shots in the air during a wedding to show off. The incident, posted online, led to his arrest by the AATS and Anti-Burglary Cell in Narela. The Delhi Police have arrested a man for firing shots in the air during a wedding celebration. The incident, which was reportedly meant to show off, has led to the arrest of the individual under relevant sections of the law. According to the Delhi Police, the man fired shots in the air to spread fear in the area and posted the video on social media. The accused was arrested by the AATS and Anti-Burglary Cell team of the Outer North District from the Narela area. शादी समारोह में दबंगई दिखाने के लिए हवाई फायरिंग करने वाला गिरफ्तारआरोपी ने जेल से रिहा होने के बाद इलाके में दहशत फैलाने के लिए शादी समारोह में हवाई फायरिंग कर विडियो सोशल मीडिया पर पोस्ट की थी बाहरी उत्तरी ज़िले की AATS व एंटी बर्गलरी सेल की टीम ने नरेला इलाके से अवैध… — Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) July 7, 2025 The accused has been identified as Pawan Khatri alias Chachi, a resident of Narela, who was arrested with a pistol and two live cartridges, news agency PTI reported, citing officials. A video of the incident had gone viral, he added. 'During interrogation, Khatri revealed he had multiple criminal cases against him and had come out of jail in 2024. In a bid to re-establish his dominance, he fired in the air at a wedding function a few days ago," a video of which later went viral," Deputy Commissioner of Police (Outernorth) Hareshwar V Swami said. The police arrested the accused in the early hours of Sunday. A case under the Arms Act was registered at Narela police station, the officer said. The police said that further interrogation is underway to identify the source of the weapon and Khatri's possible associates. First Published: July 07, 2025, 16:15 IST
Indian Express
03-07-2025
- Indian Express
How Delhi Police constable posed as ‘decoy customer', caught man with Rs 60,000 counterfeit currency in 2018
This month, a Delhi court is set to sentence a man convicted of dealing in counterfeit currency. However, the series of events that led to the man's arrest was set into motion on a chilly afternoon on October 16, 2018, when a secret informer arrived at the office of the Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) in Delhi's Shahdara with a vital piece of information, as per court records. The informer told Constable Manu that a man named Mohammed Hussain was selling counterfeit currency at the service road near the Cross River Mall in Shahdara. This tip-off led the police to believe that Hussain had been circulating and trafficking fake Indian currency notes (FICNs). The information was conveyed to Inspector Sanjay Sharma, the AATS in-charge, and a raiding team of five police officials was formed to bust Hussain's network. According to court records, Head Constable Giriraj posed as Yakoob, a decoy customer, and stood near the location where the informer had said he had seen Hussain. Giriraj then saw Hussain and went to strike a deal with him. For two genuine Rs 500 notes, he was given counterfeit currency worth Rs 2,000 by Hussain. At close to 5 pm, Giriraj waved his hand—a predetermined signal decided by the raiding team—and the others closed in and apprehended Hussain within minutes. While conducting a search of the accused, the police found 29 fake Rs 2,000 notes from his right pant pocket. The recovered currency was sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory, Rohini, and after the results showed that the currency was fake, a chargesheet was filed on January 11, 2019, as per court records. Six and a half years later, a Delhi court convicted Hussain under Section 489B of the Indian Penal Code (using as genuine, forged or counterfeit currency-notes or bank-notes). 'It is highly improbable that without any rhyme or reason for the police to pick only accused Mohd. Hussain and plant FICNs upon him…Moreover, in view of the unbreached testimonies of the witnesses available on record, the plea of accused regarding his false implication is without any basis,' Additional Sessions Judge Hardeep Kaur of Patiala House Court noted in her order dated May 30. The counsel for Hussain had argued that the accused belonged to a poor strata of society and had been falsely implicated in the case. He argued that the money had been planted by the Delhi Police. The defence lawyer had also argued that no CCTV footage of the incident had been collected and no public witnesses had joined the investigation. '…this Court has no hesitation to hold that accused Mohd. Hussain having possession of 30 FICNs in the denomination of Rs.2,000/- reached at the spot in order to supply the same to the customers,' Additional Sessions Judge Kaur said. Arguments on Hussain's sentence were heard on July 2. His sentence is likely to be decided on July 7.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Time of India
Businessman killed over land dispute in south delhi suspects arrested after police encounter
New Delhi: Nearly three weeks after businessman Arun Lohia was fatally shot inside his SUV near Chhatarpur Metro Station in South Delhi, two of the alleged shooters were injured and arrested during a police encounter on the Chirag Delhi–Khanpur stretch on Thursday. Investigations revealed that the killing stemmed from a land dispute. A third suspect was also taken into custody. According to police, the murder took place on May 15. The victim, Arun, a resident of Aya Nagar and owner of several local warehouses, was attacked around 1 pm while returning from Saket Court with his father, Rambir Lohia. Two men approached their vehicle and opened fire while they were stuck in traffic. Deputy commissioner of police (South) Ankit Chauhan formed a team led by inspector (AATS) Umesh Yadav to investigate the incident. "The team analysed CCTV footage to trace the suspects' routes," police said. Images developed from the footage helped identify the assailants. On Thursday, a tip-off led police to their location along the Chirag Delhi–Khanpur stretch. "Around 3 am, a cop saw them on a motorcycle near Chirag Delhi. As the suspects tried to flee, they were closely monitored," DCP Chauhan said. The duo attempted to escape by driving onto the footpath and making a sharp U-turn, but their bike skidded. When ordered to surrender, they opened fire. In the exchange, both sustained gunshot wounds to their legs. One of their bullets struck the bulletproof vest of head constable Kamal Prakash. The attackers were identified as Deepak and Yogesh, bothresidents of Aya Nagar. They were taken to AIIMS Trauma Centre. During questioning, they confessed to killing Arun and led police to the weapons used in the crime. Recovered items included a Chinese Star automatic pistol (.25 mm), a 9 mm pistol, four empty cartridges, nine live rounds, and the motorcycle used. A third accused, Ajay, was arrested near Asian Market in Pushp Vihar, where he arrived to meet his associates. He was found with a country-made pistol and three live cartridges. A separate case was registered against him. Police said the motive was a long-standing property dispute that turned violent last year, leading to a criminal case. Arun was booked for attempted murder in April 2024, a case that is still under trial. A source added that the confrontation in 2023 left one of the attackers injured, prompting a complaint and a subsequent panchayat meeting to resolve the matter. Records revealed that Deepak had prior involvement in two criminal cases, while Yogesh was booked in four.
Hindustan Times
30-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
‘Secure Wheels': 50 stolen vehicles recovered, 30 auto lifters across West Delhi
At least 50 stolen vehicles, including cars and motorcycles, were recovered and 30 alleged vehicle thieves — including three minors — apprehended over four days during a special drive launched by the Outer, West, and Dwarka police districts, senior officers said on Thursday. Joint commissioner of police (western range) Jatin Narwal said the operation, titled 'Secure Wheels,' began on Sunday in response to a spike in vehicle thefts in areas under the jurisdiction of the three districts. 'It's a targeted effort against auto lifters active in the western range. Along with local police stations, specialised units such as the anti-auto theft squad (AATS), special staff, and the anti-snatching squad are involved in the crackdown,' said Narwal. According to data shared by the western range, Dwarka district police arrested 12 alleged auto lifters and recovered 24 stolen vehicles between Sunday and Wednesday. In Outer district, police arrested nine suspected thieves and apprehended three minors, recovering 14 vehicles. West district police recovered 12 stolen vehicles following the arrest of five accused. 'Teams have been asked to activate their human intelligence network, revisit theft sites, review CCTV footage from nearby areas, and track known offenders to identify and apprehend auto lifters,' Narwal added.
Hans India
28-05-2025
- Hans India
92 Bangladeshis held for illegal stay in Delhi
New Delhi: Delhi Police has apprehended 92 Bangladeshi nationals for illegally staying in the country in two different operations during a special drive in southwest Delhi, an official said on Tuesday. With this, the total number of Bangladeshi nationals detained in the district since December 26, 2024, has reached 142, he said. According to police, a 10-day-long special operation was launched recently in areas under the jurisdiction of the Southwest district to identify and detain foreign nationals living illegally. Acting on intelligence inputs and with the help of local informers, teams carried out door-to-door verification in several vulnerable localities. Earlier, four illegal Bangladeshi migrants, including a minor, were apprehended in Delhi, police said on Tuesday. The illegal migrants were identified as Mohd. Asad Ali, 44, Nasima Begum, 40, Naim Khan, 18 and Asha Moni, 13, all hailing from Farooq Bazar Ajwatari P.O., Gongarhat, Phulbari Kurigram, Bangladesh. In a crackdown against illegal migrants residing in India under the Union Home Ministry's campaign to deport illegal migrants, the team of Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of Delhi's South West district gathered the intelligence and apprehended the illegal migrants, Deputy Commissioner of Police South West District, New Delhi, said in a statement. Acting on information that illegal Bangladeshi migrants were roaming in Delhi Cantt, a team led by Inspector Ram Kumar, I/C AATS/SWD and under the supervision of Ranvir Singh, ACP/Ops, approached the suspected persons and inquired about their identity/ documents. During interrogation, the individuals failed to produce valid Indian documents and admitted to being illegal Bangladeshi migrants who had entered India approximately 12 years ago illegally (by crossing the river). They only had photocopies of Bangladeshi documents, i.e., national ID card of Bangladesh, the statement added. The suspects were apprehended, and after thorough verification and enquiry, the necessary legal formalities were done, leading to their deportation through the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO).
