Delhi Police Apprehend Four Minors for Attempted Mobile Theft Near Metro Station

New Delhi, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : The Sarita Vihar police in New Delhi have swiftly addressed a case of attempted theft near the Jasola-Shaheen Bagh Metro station, apprehending four minors involved in the incident.

According to police reports, an FIR was lodged on November 13 after a complaint was filed by Rakesh Kumar, 27. He stated that at approximately 6:15 PM, four boys attempted to steal his mobile phone near the Shaheen Bagh Metro station. Fortunately, Kumar managed to escape their grasp.

Later, while with his friend Mohd. Saleem, Kumar spotted the same group trying to target another individual. With Saleem’s assistance, they managed to catch one of the boys on the spot and immediately alerted the police. A special team from the Sarita Vihar police station quickly arrived at the scene to take action.

Based on descriptions of the suspects, their escape route, and local intelligence, the remaining three minors were located near the Living Style Mall in Jasola. All three are 15 years old and originally from Nepal.

Authorities have confirmed that the four minors will face charges under the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act.

In a related incident, the Delhi police previously arrested two individuals in October linked to a robbery case registered at the DBG Road police station. A 15-year-old minor was also taken into custody, with a mobile phone stolen during the robbery recovered. This earlier incident occurred on October 11 at around 7:30 PM when the victim was returning home from the Karol Bagh market and was assaulted by three individuals who stole his mobile phone and ₹2,000 in cash.