Serial Offender Finally Apprehended After Lengthy Manhunt
In a significant breakthrough, the Delhi Police has successfully arrested a notorious criminal who had been evading capture for over seven months in connection with a gold chain snatching case involving an NRI woman. The accused, identified as Tarun alias Gadam Wala, is a resident of Aman Vihar in Delhi and has been described as a habitual offender with an astonishing 68 previous criminal cases registered against him.
The Disturbing Incident in Karol Bagh
The chain of events unfolded on April 5 around 11:50 am when the victim, who had traveled to India from California with her husband, withdrew money from an ATM located on Padam Singh Road. According to DCP (crime) Harsh Indora, shortly after her ATM transaction, two men riding a black scooter targeted the woman and snatched her gold chain in a swift, brazen daylight robbery.
While the police managed to apprehend the scooter driver, Rahul, shortly after the incident, his accomplice Tarun successfully disappeared, initiating a seven-month-long manhunt that tested the persistence of the Karol Bagh police station officials.
Persistent Police Efforts Yield Results
The breakthrough came following a formal complaint filed by the victim at the Karol Bagh police station. Police authorities maintained consistent pressure on their investigation, refusing to let the case grow cold despite the accused's successful initial evasion. The arrest marks a significant achievement for the Delhi Police crime unit, demonstrating their commitment to pursuing criminals even when they manage to disappear for extended periods.
What makes this case particularly concerning is the accused's extensive criminal history. With 68 previous cases
The successful apprehension sends a strong message to criminals operating in the capital that the police will continue to pursue them regardless of how much time passes. For NRI visitors and local residents alike, this arrest provides some reassurance that the authorities remain vigilant about street crimes that threaten public safety in busy commercial areas like Karol Bagh.
