Delhi Police Arrest Four Declared Criminals, Rescue Abducted Girl
Four declared criminals were arrested by Delhi Police, who also rescued a 14-year-old girl during the operations in separate areas.
New Delhi, October 20 (Daily Kiran) : Delhi Police announced on Tuesday that they have apprehended four declared criminals in a series of operations across the southwestern district, specifically in the areas of Bhikaji Cama Place, RK Puram, and Sarojini Nagar.
The arrested individuals have been identified as Sundar Raj (49), Loganathan alias N. Loganathan (36), Rukman (49), and Chhotu Kashyap (29). Sundar Raj, Loganathan, and Rukman are residents of Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. According to police reports, these individuals had been evading law enforcement for an extended period and had been declared “proclaimed offenders” by various courts due to their involvement in multiple criminal cases.
To capture these fugitives and other wanted criminals, police formed specialized teams that gathered technical and human intelligence. They activated local informants, conducted field verifications, and executed raids based on credible information.
In the first operation, a team from RK Puram Police Station arrested three members of the “Thak-Thak Gang” during a routine patrol. This team, which included Sub-Inspector Satyendra Guliya and Head Constables Kuldeep, Ramphool, and Indra Raj, operated under the guidance of Station House Officer Yashpal Singh and the oversight of ACP Babbar Bhan from Vasant Vihar.
During the patrol, officers noticed three individuals behaving suspiciously and took them into custody. Upon investigation, it was revealed that these individuals were declared criminals in various cases.
Sundar Raj has a history of involvement in 12 criminal cases and was declared a proclaimed offender under FIR number 336/2017 at Kotwali Police Station, as per IPC sections 379, 411, 420, and 34. The court issued this order on March 5, 2025.
Loganathan was declared a proclaimed offender in four cases, including FIR number 28/2015 under IPC sections 379, 411, and 34. The court issued this order on February 3, 2017, and the relevant police station has been notified of his arrest.
Rukman was also declared a proclaimed offender under FIR number 230/2018 at Nabi Karim Police Station, in accordance with IPC sections 379, 401, 411, and 34. This order was issued by the court on October 15, 2025.
In a separate operation, Sarojini Nagar Police located and arrested Chhotu Kashyap, who had a bounty of ₹20,000 on his head. He was wanted under FIR number 450/2025, registered under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) section 137(2).
This team, which included Sub-Inspector Deepak and Head Constables Amarjeet, Mukesh, and Ajit, worked under the leadership of SHO Atul Tyagi and ACP Melvin Varghese from SJ Enclave. After extensive field operations, human intelligence, and technical surveillance covering approximately 5,000 kilometers, the team traced Kashyap to Govindpur Mandi in Punjab. The police also rescued a 14-year-old girl who had been abducted at the same location.
