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Indian Express
01-07-2025
- Indian Express
Two more, including former employee, arrested in Delhi CNG pump owner robbery case; Rs 6.75 lakh recovered
Days after the police arrested four people in connection with robbing a CNG pump owner in Delhi's Ghitorni, two more people were arrested in the case on Monday, including a former employee who was nursing an old grudge against him, the police said. The total amount recovered from the six accused so far adds up to Rs 6.75 lakh. According to investigators, after robbing Karan Chopra at his farmhouse, the robbers allegedly took him to his office in Gurgaon to steal more cash. They fled with Rs 30 lakh cash and some jewellery, officers said. The accused arrested on Monday include the key conspirator Adhesh Kumar, 38, a former driver of the businessman; and Amit Kumar, 28, the police said, adding that Rs 50,000 and a Hyundai Aura used to ferry the accused to the farmhouse was recovered from Adhesh. In the first batch of arrests, four people were arrested on Wednesday night and Thursday morning, including Chopra's current drivers Satendar Singh, 35, and Anil, 54, as well as one Santosh Tripathi, 40, and Shammi, 49. They were arrested from different parts of Delhi, investigators said. The police said Adhesh tipped off Satendar and Anil about the location of the cash. According to the police, on the night of June 23, Karan Chopra – who has multiple CNG filling stations across the National Capital Region – was at his farmhouse in South West Delhi's Ghitorni when a man knocked on his door posing as a delivery boy. As soon as he opened the gate, four men shoved him aside and barged in, claiming that they had guns. They then robbed the house of jewellery and cash, before taking Chopra hostage and driving him to MG Road in Gurgaon. 'They told him to stay calm, and let them leave with the cash,' a police officer said earlier, adding, 'They took whatever cash and jewellery was at the house and then took Chopra to his office at MG Road in Gurgaon in his car to take more cash.'
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
South Delhi farmhouse heist: Businessman held hostage, robbed of Rs 30 lakh; taken to Gurgaon CNG pump for more cash
Representative Image NEW DELHI: A city businessman was held hostage and robbed of over Rs 30 lakh in cash by four armed robbers at his farmhouse in south Delhi's Ghitorni on Monday night. They also took the businessman hostage in his car and went to his office in Gurgaon where they robbed him of more cash. The police are learned to have apprehended two suspects and raids are on to nab others. According to police, the incident occurred on Monday night when four armed robbers arrived at the farmhouse of Karan Chopra, CEO of a naturan gas firm, and took him and his guard hostage at gunpoint. The robbers tied the guard's hands and feet and entered the farmhouse, where they found Chopra alone. His parents had travelled abroad a few days ago, leaving him behind. The robbers looted Rs10 lakh from the farmhouse, ransacking premises & searching for valuables. Farmhouse robbery: Police investigating role of security guard You Can Also Check: Delhi AQI | Weather in Delhi | Bank Holidays in Delhi | Public Holidays in Delhi After gathering whatever they could find, the robbers forced Chopra into his car and took him to his CNG pump collection centre in Sikandarpur, Gurgaon. There, they stole an additional Rs 20 lakh in cash, bringing the total loot to Rs 30 lakh. After the robbery, the armed men abandoned Chopra on the way and fled. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Both Delhi and Gurgaon police were alerted due to the incident occurring in two jurisdictions. The Vasant Kunj (South) police station has registered a case under various sections, including armed robbery, and begun an investigation. When TOI visited the spot, they found heavy security in the area and at the farmhouse. In a statement, Delhi Police said: "On June 23, information regarding robbery was received after which the SHO and his team rushed to the spot and met with the complainant, Karan Chopra, who is engaged in the business of city gas distribution. In his complaint, he said that 3-4 persons forcefully entered his house and looted around Rs 30 lakh. Forensic team was called at the scene for crime spot inspection and a case was registered. Some suspects have been traced while others have been located and raids are on to catch them." The police are also investigating the role of a security guard, who was also held hostage, and questioning him. The cops suspect the possibility of an inside job, as the robbers seemed to know about the collection centre and the large sum of money that could be obtained there. The cops are reviewing the records of workers who have been employed at the farmhouse over the past two years, as construction work has been ongoing. They are also questioning local residents and gathering CCTV footage to get clues about the suspects. The police have reviewed the security of the area and stepped up patrolling. The entry and exit points are being monitored, they said.
Hindustan Times
26-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Maskmen rob Vasant Kunj businessman of ₹30 lakh at gunpoint
Four masked men, at least two of them posing as security guards, allegedly stormed a businessman's farmhouse in south Delhi's Ghitorni on Monday night, held him hostage at gunpoint, and robbed him of ₹ 30 lakh in cash and a gold chain, police said on Wednesday. Around 10pm, the masked men entered the farmhouse compound on the pretext of delivering documents. (AFP) The robbers overpowered and stripped two guards stationed at the property, donned their uniforms, and entered the house posing as legitimate staff, investigators said. The victim, Karan Chopra, a businessman in his late 30s who operates CNG pumps in Gurugram, was with his sister and a few employees at the time of the incident. Around 10pm, the masked men entered the farmhouse compound on the pretext of delivering documents. Once inside, they threatened the staff with firearms, subdued the guards, and made their way to the main residence. Two of the robbers, dressed in the stolen uniforms of the guards, confronted Chopra and forced him to hand over ₹ 5 lakh in cash and a gold chain. The gang then allegedly took Chopra and his driver hostage in the businessman's car and drove around south Delhi and Gurugram for several hours, demanding more money, a senior police officer aware of the matter said, asking not to be named. They threatened to kill the driver if police were alerted. Eventually, Chopra's accountant delivered ₹ 25 lakh to the robbers at his Gurugram office in Sikandarpur. After collecting the money, the robbers released the driver en route back to Delhi and told Chopra to drive home silently. 'No phone call or written complaint was made regarding the crime. When our beat police personnel got information about it, a team from the Vasant Kunj south police station reached the farmhouse and met the businessman. A case of robbery, house-trespass, and criminal intimidation was registered under sections 309, 331, and 351 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita,' said deputy commissioner of police (southwest) Amit Goel. Goel added that while Chopra was not physically harmed, investigators are probing whether the weapons used were genuine and are also examining the possible role of the driver or any other insiders who may have aided the robbers. 'The robbers behaved cordially, but their threats were real. We are close to cracking the case as we have identified some suspects,' the DCP said.
Indian Express
26-06-2025
- Indian Express
Robbers barge into businessman's house in Vasant Kunj, loot Rs 30 lakh: Police
On Monday night, four men allegedly barged into businessman Karan Chopra's Vasant Kunj house after he opened the door anticipating a delivery. Claiming that they had guns on them, they allegedly took him hostage and ended up robbing Rs 30 lakh in cash. When they left, Chopra immediately called the police, and a case was filed. The suspects, however, are yet to be traced. Chopra, who allegedly owns several CNG pumps across Delhi-NCR, was at his farmhouse in Vasant Kunj when the incident happened. 'A person came to the door, claiming to be a delivery boy. As soon as the complainant (Chopra) opened the door, three more men barged inside and took him hostage. They told him that they have guns, asked him to stay calm and let them leave with the cash,' a police officer said. DCP (South West) Amit Goel said that the information regarding robbery was received at the Vasant Kunj South police station. 'On receipt of the information, SHO, along with staff, reached the spot, where the complainant Karan Chopra was met, who alleged that three to four persons forcefully entered his house and looted around Rs 30 lakh. He told the police that he is engaged in the business of city gas distribution,' he said. The crime and forensics teams were called to the spot immediately, and the investigation was launched. The police are now analysing the footage from CCTV cameras in the nearby areas to get more clues about the robbers. Police are also analysing whether the robbers had visited the area before the robbery for reconnaissance. 'It seems they knew the locality well,' said an officer. A case has been registered under sections 309 (4) (robbery), 331 (house trespass) and 351 (criminal intimidation) of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Vasant Kunj South police station, police said.
NDTV
25-06-2025
- NDTV
Businessman Robbed Of Rs 30 Lakh At Delhi Home, Police Scan CCTV
A Delhi-based businessman was allegedly robbed of Rs 30 lakh by unidentified assailants from his residence in southwest Delhi's Vasant Kunj area, an official said on Wednesday. The businessman is engaged in city gas distribution in the area, the official said. According to police, the alleged incident occurred on June 23 when three to four unidentified men forcibly entered the house of Karan Chopra, and decamped with the cash. "A call regarding the robbery was received at Vasant Kunj South police station, following which several teams were rushed to the spot," said the officer. Mr Chopra told the police that a group of men allegedly barged into his house and robbed approximately Rs 30 lakh. A case under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including 309(4) (robbery), 331(6) (house trespass), and 351(2) (criminal intimidation), has been registered, the officer said. The police said that CCTV footage is being scanned, and teams have been deployed to develop local intelligence.
