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This is an archive article published on March 20, 2025
Rs 20 lakh jewellery theft at Delhi’s CR Park solved, 2 arrested
After scanning footage from over 30 CCTV cameras, and verifying the entry and exit points, police found that the theft was a two-man job.
According to an officer, the Delhi Police has been implementing multiple initiatives to curb crime against women, including sexual harassment and molestation, to foster a safer public environment and instill confidence amongst the vulnerable sections.
Two men have been arrested in connection with a robbery at Delhi’s upscale CR Park locality, in which jewellery worth Rs 20 lakh was stolen, police said Thursday.
A complaint was received on March 16 about the incident which took place when the complainant was out, police said.
After scanning footage from over 30 CCTV cameras, and verifying the entry and exit points, police found that the theft was a two-man job.
Using the footage, their photos were developed and the accused were identified as Prakash Kumar, 34, and Rohit. Both have multiple cases against them, said police.
Rohit was arrested on Wednesday.
“Prakash was arrested from Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, with the help of technical surveillance. The stolen jewellery was recovered,” DCP (South) Ankit Chauhan said.
Prakash has eight cases lodged against him while Rohit, a ‘bad character’ of Malviya Nagar police station, also has eight cases, police said.
© The Indian Express Pvt Ltd
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