A 64-year-old man with a history of cheating by posing as a Crime Branch officer has been arrested for allegedly snatching cash in southwest Delhi, police said on Sunday.
The accused, identified as Vijay Verma, a resident of Shalimar Garden in Ghaziabad, was arrested after a PCR call was received on 11 September at the Sarojini Nagar police station. The caller reported that his father was threatened and robbed of Rs 500 by a man on a scooter.
An FIR was registered based on the complaint, and further investigation followed. The team checked CCTV footage, identified the scooter used in the crime, and tracked down the suspect. During questioning, Verma confessed to the crime, officials said.
Police recovered the stolen amount and the scooter used in the offence.
Also Read: Delhi: 15 semi-automatic pistols, 150 live rounds seized; 4 held
Police added that Verma is a habitual offender and has previously been involved in two criminal cases registered at the Kalkaji police station. His modus operandi in the past included cheating people by posing as a Crime Branch officer. Further investigation into the case is underway, they said.
Families and friends of those killed in the Satya Niketan collapse recount their last conversations…
Motorcade rehearsal triggers major traffic jams across Delhi as commuters face long delays ahead of…
The proceedings were held in-camera after Sudhanshu's counsel claimed that "a media trial" was prejudicing…
Delhi court acquits man in illicit liquor case, citing doubts over police recovery and lack…
Delhi HC seeks WFI’s response on Vinesh Phogat’s plea challenging selection trial rules that exclude…
29-year absconding ends as Delhi Police arrest wanted criminal in Dwarka, man was wanted in…
