EAST DISTRICT                                                                       DATED: - 01.07.2025

FAKE POLICE GANG BUSTED – EIGHT ACCUSED ARRESTED WITH RECOVERY OF ROBBED CASH, LAPTOP, MOBILE PHONES & VEHICLES USED IN CRIME BY THE SPECIAL STAFF OF EAST DISTRICT & THE STAFF OF PS LAXMI NAGAR.

    Team of Special Staff, East District & the staff of PS Laxmi Nagar arrested 8 robbers with in 24 hrs. 
    Robbers conducted a fake police raid on an insurance policy office in Laxmi Nagar, Delhi so as to commit robbery.
    Two car used in crime along with robbed cash and laptop and mobile phone recovered 
    CCTV footage and technical surveillance led to the identification of the accused.

INCIDENT :-
On 27.06.2025, complainant Salman S/o Allaudin, aged 31 years, resident of Shastri Park, Delhi-53, who operates an insurance policy office in the Laxmi Nagar area, reported that on 26.06.2025, four individuals posing as members of the Special Staff Unit of the Police forcibly entered his office and robbed him of his mobile phone and laptop. Thereafter, they forcibly took him away in a Hyundai Venue car, physically assaulted him, and extorted a total of ₹1.5 lakhs from him, including ₹70,000/- transferred to an account—under the threat of falsely implicating him in a fabricated insurance case. Subsequently, based on his statement, FIR No. 187/2025 under Sections 137(2), 309(4), 309(6), and 3(5) of the BNS was registered at PS Laxmi Nagar, East Delhi on 28.06.2025, and investigation has been initiated.

INVESTIGATION & INTERROGATION :-
    In view of the gravity of the offence, a dedicated team of Special Staff/East District, led by Insp. Jitendra Malik, was deployed alongside the local police under the close supervision of Sh. Pawan Kumar, ACP/Ops, and overall supervision of the undersigned. 
    The team meticulously analysed CCTV footage from the vicinity and successfully identified the accused individuals. Acting promptly on credible technical inputs, the team apprehended five absconding accused persons during the night of 28.06.2025, while they were travelling in a Hyundai Venue car (No. DL 4CBD 0**7), used in the commission of the robbery, at Noida Link Road. Subsequently, three more accused persons involved in the robbery were arrested from various locations across Delhi in a joint operation conducted by the Special Staff/East District and PS Laxmi Nagar. In addition to the arrests, another vehicle—a Honda City (No. DL 1CU 9**5)—also used in the crime, was recovered, along with stolen cash, a laptop, and mobile phones.
     Due to the swift action, seamless coordination, and relentless efforts of the Special Staff/East District and PS Laxmi Nagar, all eight accused were apprehended within hours, and the stolen items were recovered. During interrogation, it was revealed that accused Hunny Kumar, a former employee of the complainant who had left the job approximately two weeks ago, had provided inside information to accused Sunny Sharma. Sunny Sharma then mobilised his associates to execute the robbery. Further investigation disclosed that Sunny Sharma had previously been arrested in a cyber fraud case in Ghaziabad, U.P., for which FIR details are being procured. Additionally, accused Ankit was found to be involved in two prior criminal cases. Further investigation is currently in progress.
        
DETAILS OF ACCUSED PERSONS
1.    Hunny Kumar R/o Gautam Vihar Shastri Park Usmanpur Delhi age 31 Years.
Involvements: Nil
Occupation: Tele Communication.
Education: Graduate.

2.    Sunny Sharma R/o Sher Singh Enclave Jain Nagar Rohini.
age 28 Years.
Involvements: Nil
Occupation: Cab Driver
Education: 12th passed.

3.    Ankit Jain R/o Rama Vihar Karala Delhi. 
age 32 Years.
Involvements: 02 Cases
Occupation: Tele communication.
Education: Graduate.

4.    Vikram Singh R/o Varun Nike tan Pitampura Delhi.
age 35 Years.
Involvements: Nil
Occupation: Supervisor in Bakery
Education: Graduate.

5.    Rahul Gupta R/o Shaheed Bhagat Singh Colony, Karawal Nagar, Delhi.
age 27 Years.
Involvements: Nil
Occupation: Data Analist.
Education: Graduate.

6.    Rahul Yadav @ Badam R/o Utsav Vihar Karala Rohini, Delhi.
age 27 Years.
Involvements: Nil
Occupation: Gym Trainor.
Education: 12th class.

7.    Anil Kant R/o Rama Vihar Delhi.
age 33 Years.
Involvements: Nil
Occupation: Property dealer
Education: 10th class.

8.    Jeetpal R/o Rama Vihar, Delhi.
age 42 Years.
Involvements: Nil
Occupation: Property dealer
Education: 8th class.

MOTIVE OF THE ACCUSED:
    During interrogation, it was revealed that accused Hunny Kumar, a former employee of the victim, harbored personal grudges and passed insider information to Sunny Sharma, who then conspired with other associates to execute the planned robbery.
    The group impersonated police personnel to intimidate the victim and extort money, falsely threatening to implicate him in a fabricated insurance fraud case.
    The motive behind the crime was financial gain, using the guise of law enforcement to extort money and valuables with minimal suspicion.
    Accused Sunny Sharma was previously arrested in a cyber fraud case, and Ankit Jain was found involved in two other criminal cases, indicating their habitual criminal tendencies.

RECOVERY:  
    Hyundai Venue Car DL 4CBD 0**7 used in offence.
    Honda City Car DL 1CU 9**5 used in offence.
    One Laptop make HP robbed in offence.
    Three multimedia mobile phones robbed in offence.
    Robbed cash INR 10,000/-.
    INR 45,000/- freeze in account.

APPEAL TO THE PUBLIC:
    The East District Police urges the public to stay cautious and verify the identity of individuals claiming to be police officers, especially in civil settings such as offices or homes.
    Do not comply with unlawful demands or threats made under the pretext of legal enforcement. Always ask for official identification and immediately contact the nearest police station if in doubt.
    Citizens are encouraged to report any suspicious activity or impersonation attempts to the Police Helpline (112) or the nearest Police Station.
    The cooperation of alert citizens plays a crucial role in preventing such crimes and ensuring the safety and integrity of our communities.

(ABHISHEK DHANIA) IPS
Dy. Commissioner of Police
East District, Delhi