NEW DELHI: In a major breakthrough, the Special Staff of Delhi Police on Thursday has apprehended seven children CCLs involved in multiple cases of bike jacking, robbery, and theft. The police also recovered three stolen motorcycles from their possession, officials said on Thursday.
According to Dwarka police, the accused juveniles were actively involved in snatching and stealing motorcycles across the Dwarka and adjoining areas. Investigations revealed that the group intended to sell the stolen bikes to raise money for celebrating the birthday of one of their associates at a hill station.
The case came to light following an incident reported on March 15, at around 1.50 p.m. The complainant, Nikhil (22), a resident of Laxmi Vihar, Mohan Garden, was travelling with his nephew on his motorcycle after refuelling. When they reached the Kakrola Ganda Nala service road, about 200 metres inside, they were intercepted by four unidentified individuals riding two motorcycles. The accused threatened them with a knife, assaulted them, and forcibly robbed them of their motorcycle and Rs 2, 000 in cash.
Based on the complainant’s statement, an FIR (No. 82/26) was registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Dwarka North police station, and an investigation was initiated.