Delhi Police Arrest Suspected Mobile Snatcher in Karol Bagh, Recover Stolen Phone and Motorcycle

The accused, identified as Raman, also known as Manish and Aman, is a resident of Pratap Nagar in New Delhi. Police said he has been linked to several previous criminal cases and had been externed from the jurisdiction of Gulabi Bagh police station.

The incident occurred around 11 a.m. on October 21, when 19-year-old Mohd. Abbas was walking to work while using his mobile phone on New Rohtak Road near a bank in Karol Bagh.

According to the complaint, two men riding a motorcycle approached Abbas from behind, and the pillion rider allegedly snatched his phone before fleeing towards Tibbia College.

After the victim raised an alarm, Head Constable Ramjilal pursued the suspects along with Abbas. Police intercepted the motorcycle near a gurdwara close to Ajmal Khan Park, where they apprehended Raman. The second suspect managed to escape.

Police recovered the stolen mobile phone from the arrested man and seized the motorcycle allegedly used in the incident.

Personnel from D.B.G. Road police station, including Head Constable Ashok and Constable Kapil, subsequently reached the location and took custody of the accused and the recovered items.

Following the complainant's statement, police registered a case at D.B.G. Road police station under Sections 304(2), 317(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Police registered FIR No. 384/2026 on October 21.

During the investigation, police also established that the accused had been externed from the jurisdiction of Gulabi Bagh police station. The seized motorcycle bears registration number UP14HA7321.

According to police records, Raman has been linked to previous cases registered at several Delhi police stations, including Sarai Rohilla, Bharat Nagar, Keshav Puram, Bara Hindu Rao, Civil Lines, Kashmere Gate, Subzi Mandi, Burari, Gulabi Bagh, Prasad Nagar and Inderpuri.

The cases reportedly involve allegations of theft, snatching, handling stolen property and offences under the Arms Act.

Police said efforts continue to identify and apprehend the second suspect, who fled the scene. Police are continuing to investigate the incident.