In a major crackdown, the Delhi Police arrested four men involved in stealing gold and cash worth around Rs 30 lakh from a house in West Delhi’s Punjabi Bagh.
Accused Details
Jai Prakash (32) – Prime accused, notorious in Jahangirpuri, 15 previous cases of robbery and house theft
Bigan Sah (26) – First-time offender
Jairam Sah (45) – Seven previous cases registered
Ganesh (31) – Jeweller from Karol Bagh who purchased part of the stolen gold
Incident Overview
The theft occurred on September 26, when the victim’s wife discovered several gold and diamond ornaments missing from their almirah. Police registered a case at Punjabi Bagh police station and formed a dedicated investigation team.
The accused reportedly committed the heist to fund gambling at a casino in Goa, with Jai Prakash and Bigan planning to fly the next day.
Investigation and Recovery
Over a week-long operation, police scanned 1,260 CCTV cameras, tracing suspects from a CNG pump in Punjabi Bagh to Jahangirpuri.
Police recovered:
156 grams of gold jewellery valued at Rs 20 lakh
Rs 9.96 lakh in cash
Other gold and artificial jewellery
The operation involved raids and interrogations, leading to the arrest of all four accused.
Police Statement
Deputy Commissioner of Police (West), Darade Sharad Bhaskar, noted that the heist was carefully planned, exploiting security system vulnerabilities, highlighting a growing trend of sophisticated, cinema-style robberies in Delhi.
Authorities emphasized that Jai Prakash’s criminal history, combined with gambling addiction and luxury spending, motivated the crime.
