NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police on Tuesday solved a blind robbery-cum-stabbing case involving an investigation that took an unexpected turn, with the alleged victim found to be the perpetrator of a serious offence under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.
In a statement, the Additional Commissioner of Police, East District, said that the staff of Police Station New Ashok Nagar successfully cracked the case through sustained efforts, scientific investigation, meticulous CCTV analysis, and the use of human intelligence. The prime accused has been arrested, while the robbed mobile phone and the knife used as the weapon of offence have also been recovered.
During the course of the investigation, a shocking conspiracy was unearthed wherein the alleged victim was found to be the perpetrator of a POCSO offence, and a minor witness emerged as a conspirator. Separate legal action has been initiated accordingly, highlighting the professionalism and diligence of the investigating team.