New Delhi: A 20-year-old man was allegedly stabbed after resisting an armed robbery in Delhi’s Burari area, where a group of assailants targeted him and his friends at knifepoint. Police have apprehended four juveniles in connection with the incident, while efforts are underway to trace two other suspects.
According to Delhi Police, the robbery took place on November 6 near Burari Pusta Ground, opposite Apex Public School. A group of around four to five youths allegedly confronted the victim, Jay Kumar, and his six friends, threatening them with knives and taking five mobile phones and cash.
Youth Stabbed For Resisting Robbery
Police said Kumar refused to hand over his iPhone 17 when the group demanded it. One of the accused allegedly stabbed him in the back of his left thigh before fleeing towards Milan Vihar.
PCR personnel took the injured man to Aruna Asaf Ali Hospital for treatment. A case was subsequently registered at Wazirabad Police Station under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Four Juveniles Apprehended, Knife Recovered
During the investigation, a police team examined CCTV footage, analysed Call Detail Records (CDRs) and developed local intelligence inputs. These efforts led to the apprehension of four juveniles, aged between 16 and 17.
According to police, the juveniles allegedly told investigators that they had planned the robbery after gathering in Bengali Colony, Burari. They allegedly threatened the victims, took their phones and cash, and attacked Kumar when he resisted.
Police further said the stolen mobile phones were sold and the money divided among the group members. The knife allegedly used in the attack has also been recovered at the instance of the apprehended juveniles.
All four juveniles, described by police as children in conflict with law (CCLs), have been sent to an Observation Home. Police are searching for two other alleged associates.
Further investigation is underway.
