New Delhi: Taking strict action against individuals who snatch mobile phones from pedestrians in the capital, the South District Police have arrested two alleged mobile snatchers. The Fatehpur Beri police recovered the complainant’s stolen Samsung mobile, three other mobile phones, and the motorcycle allegedly used in the crime from the suspects. The police are currently investigating the origins of the other recovered mobile phones.
Targeting a man returning home from a metro station
South District DCP Anant Mittal stated that on October 20, Rajkumar (39) was returning home from the Sultanpur Metro Station. Near CRC Sultanpur, two individuals on a motorcycle allegedly snatched his Samsung mobile phone and fled the scene. Based on his complaint, an FIR (No. 442/2026) was registered at the Fatehpur Beri Police Station under Sections 304(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
CCTV footage leads to a breakthrough; two suspects arrested
During the investigation, the police team examined CCTV footage from the crime scene and the surrounding areas. Through vehicle identification, verification, technical surveillance, and secret information, the police arrested Nitesh (27) and Sunny Dev, alias Lallu (25)—both residents of Junapura.
Four mobile phones and a motorcycle recovered
According to the police, the complainant’s Samsung mobile and the motorcycle were recovered from Nitesh. Three other mobile phones—an Infinix, a OnePlus, and a Vivo—were seized from Sunny Dev. Two of these devices are linked to missing-property reports filed at the Saket and Mehrauli police stations. The operation was carried out by a team comprising SI Ankit, SI Naseeb, ASI Chandarpal, and Head Constables Pradeep, Subhash, and Vijender. The operation was conducted under the leadership of SHO Jai Bhagwan and the supervision of the ACP of Mehrauli.
