Three men arrested for jewellery heist near Bharat Mandapam; one at large

Police recovered 37 kg of silver, 200 grams of gold, and Rs 1.86 lakh in cash, along with vehicles and other evidence.

According to police, the complainant—a supervisor at Umrao Singh Jewellers in Bhogal Market—was returning from Chandni Chowk with a consignment of gold and silver on September 24 when two men on a blue motorcycle intercepted him and his friend near Bhairon Mandir. The pillion rider allegedly pulled out a pistol and snatched a bag containing the jewellery before fleeing, officers said.

An FIR was registered at Tilak Marg police station under Section 309(4) (robbery) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Police examined hundreds of CCTV cameras, deployed technical surveillance, and followed leads from informers to track the accused, officers said. On Sunday, a suspect identified as Vishnu (43) was apprehended in Karol Bagh while allegedly attempting to sell part of the stolen property.

Upon questioning, police said he admitted to disposing of the loot on behalf of his associates Pardeep (40) and Jai Malik (32). Acting on his disclosures, a trap was laid near Khajuri Khas flyover, where the duo was intercepted in a car after a high-speed chase, police added.

The accused allegedly attempted to ram their vehicle into officers, injuring ASI Parmod, before being overpowered and arrested. Subsequent searches led to the recovery of silver ingots, gold, cash, the car, a scooter, and the motorcycle used in the robbery. Clothes and shoes worn by the accused during the crime were also seized, officers added.

DCP (Central) Nidhin Valsan said accused Pardeep (40) has previous involvement in cases of robbery, attempted murder, and violations under the Arms Act.

Efforts are underway to trace another accused, Pardeep alias Golu, who remains absconding, officers added.

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