National News 2025-07-08

NEW DELHI DISTRICT POLICE BUSTS ABDUCTION AND ROBBERY CASE WITHIN 48 HOURS, ACCUSED IMPERSONATED GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO ROB ?30 LAKHS FROM A SHOWROOM

Mahesh Chandra - Delhi
In a swift and commendable operation, Chanakya Puri Police Station has successfully cracked a high-profile robbery case committed from a showroom. The accused had impersonated government officials and abducted the complainant, robbing ?30 lakhs from the showroom on the pretext of “raid”. The police team arrested all three accused within two days and managed to recover ?23 lakhs (?15 lakhs in cash & ?8 lakhs in fixed deposit), and seize the car used in the crime and a newly purchased vehicle by the accused.

INCIDENT DETAILS:

On 02.07.2025, Anil Tiwari, Assistant Manager at M/s Exclusive Motors Pvt Ltd, located at Kautilya Marg, Samrat Hotel, Chanakya Puri, filed a formal complaint informing therein that the agency is an authorized dealership for Bentley and other high-end automobiles. On 19.07.2025, the showroom received a cash payment of ?30 lakhs from a customer. This cash was secured in the boot of a Bentley car parked within the showroom. On 20.07.2025, at approximately 7:00 PM, as Mr. Tiwari was commuting home on his scooter, a car suddenly overtook and stopped him near the Hungary Embassy. Two individuals, one in a police uniform (the driver) and another in civil clothes, abducted him. Inside the car, the individuals claimed he was being arrested in an Enforcement Directorate (ED) case and physically assaulted him. They presented an ED letter and wanted to search the showroom due to the large sum of cash allegedly stored there.

Mr. Tiwari was then forcibly taken back to the showroom. Once inside, they retrieved the car keys from Mr. Tiwari's bag, opened the Bentley's boot, and took all ?30 lakhs. After the incident, the individuals drove Mr. Tiwari to NH-8, dropping him near Rajokari. Upon his release, Mr. Tiwari immediately contacted his owner and returned to the showroom, recounting the entire ordeal. Initially, the owner awaited potential contact from the Enforcement Directorate or another agency, given that the perpetrators wore uniforms, suggesting an official raid. However, after confirming that the “raid” was a scam and the money had indeed been stolen, the owner instructed Mr. Tiwari to file a formal police complaint.

Consequently, an FIR vide No. 78/25, dated 02.07.2025, under sections 319(2)/318(4)/140(3)/309(4)/3(5) of BNS was registered at Chanakya Puri Police Station.

TEAM & APPREHENSION:

Given the gravity of the crime, a dedicated investigative team was promptly assembled under the leadership of Inspr. Balihar Singh, SHO/Chanakya Puri. The team comprised Inspr. Anjani Kumar Singh, ASI Jai Prakash, ASI Sunil, HC Amar Singh, and Ct Kuldeep. The entire operation was closely supervised by Ms. Arti Sharma, ACP/Chanakya Puri and the overall supervision of the undersigned.

The investigation began with a detailed inspection of the premises for clues. To gather crucial forensic evidence, the Mobile Crime Team was immediately called to the scene. Analysis of CCTV footage from the location and surrounding areas revealed a Wagon-R car with a partially obscured license plate involved in the incident. The car details were cross-referenced with records from the transport authority and service stations, ultimately identifying the specific car involved in the crime.

Using the car's registration details, a raid was conducted at the registered owner's residence in Vijay Enclave, Dabri. However, it was discovered that the car's owner, Mrs. Sapna, had passed away, and her husband, Mr. Sunil Kumar Taneja, was using the vehicle. Further investigation revealed Mr. Taneja was residing in Gurugram, Haryana.

Through technical surveillance, Mr. Sunil Kumar Taneja was arrested on 05.07.2025, at his rented accommodation in Vaishnav Enclave, Gurugram, Haryana. On interrogation, he admitted his involvement in the crime and also disclosed the location of his co-accused, Suraj and Sumit Yadav. Based on this information, Suraj was arrested on 07.07.2025 while Sumit Yadav was arrested on 08.07.2025.

INTERROGATION AND FURTHER ACTION:

Sustained interrogation of the accused led to uncovering of the conspiracy. Sumit Yadav, working as sales executive at the showroom, had provided crucial information to the main accused, Sunil Kumar Taneja. It was revealed that Taneja and Yadav had previously worked together at “Spinny”, an online car sales company, where they hatched a plan to steal money from the showroom. Sunil Kumar Taneja, a driver by profession, knew Suraj through their previous shared employment at a property dealer's office in Najafgarh, where they had worked together for 2-3 years.

Out of the total stolen amount of ?30 lakhs, ?15 lakhs in cash have been recovered from the main accused, Sunil Kumar Taneja. Further investigations have revealed that Taneja made a fixed deposit of ?8 lakhs on 26.06.2025, which has since been frozen. He had also paid ?2 lakhs as down payment on 27.06.2025, for a new Tata Punch car, which has been seized. Additionally, the Wagon-R car used in the commission of the crime has also been seized.

PROFILE OF ACCUSED PERSON:

1. Sunil Kumar Taneja (46 years) is a native of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, and works as a driver for a multinational corporation in Gurugram. He is a widower and had recently relocated to Gurugram from his previous residence in Vijay Enclave, Dabri.

2. Suraj (22 years) is married and currently unemployed. He has three previous involvements in excise cases. He has known Sunil Kumar Taneja for 2-3 years.

3. Sumit Yadav (25 years) worked as sales executive at M/s Exclusive Motors Pvt Ltd in Chanakya Puri. He is married and was struggling with debt. Desperate for money, he devised a scheme to steal cash from his workplace.

RECOVERY/SEIZURE:

• ?15 lakhs cash.

• ?8 lakhs in fixed deposit (frozen).

• Fake document of ED used as search warrant.

• Wagon-R car used in commission of crime.

• Tata Punch car bought from stolen money.

EXERCISING CAUTION:

We urge all citizens to exercise extreme caution and immediately report suspicious activities. Always inform local police station if any government or police official visits your doorstep. Demand proper identification from anyone claiming to be a government official, especially if they ask for money, documents, or access to your property. If you suspect someone of impersonation, contact your local police station immediately by dialling 112. Businesses should conduct thorough background checks on employees, particularly those with access to sensitive information or valuables.

Your cooperation and vigilance are vital in preventing such incidents.

Mahesh Chandra - Delhi

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Date: 09-07-2025

NEW DELHI DISTRICT POLICE BUSTS ABDUCTION AND ROBBERY CASE WITHIN 48 HOURS, ACCUSED IMPERSONATED GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS TO ROB ?30 LAKHS FROM A SHOWROOM

INCIDENT DETAILS:

Consequently, an FIR vide No. 78/25, dated 02.07.2025, under sections 319(2)/318(4)/140(3)/309(4)/3(5) of BNS was registered at Chanakya Puri Police Station.

TEAM & APPREHENSION:

INTERROGATION AND FURTHER ACTION:

PROFILE OF ACCUSED PERSON:

2. Suraj (22 years) is married and currently unemployed. He has three previous involvements in excise cases. He has known Sunil Kumar Taneja for 2-3 years.

RECOVERY/SEIZURE:

• ?15 lakhs cash.

• ?8 lakhs in fixed deposit (frozen).

• Fake document of ED used as search warrant.

• Wagon-R car used in commission of crime.

• Tata Punch car bought from stolen money.

EXERCISING CAUTION:

Your cooperation and vigilance are vital in preventing such incidents.

Reporter: Mahesh Chandra - Delhi

Website: www.thecurrentscenario.in

Contact: +91 9586553631 | info@thecurrentscenario.in

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