Gurugram police have apprehended four individuals, including one juvenile, in connection with the assault and robbery of a woman in the Civil Lines area. The stolen mobile phone of the victim was recovered from the accused.
Incident Details
According to police, on June 27, a woman filed a complaint stating that around 12:15 am on the intervening night of June 25-26, while returning home after finishing her duty, when she reached the embankment road near Sector-15, Part-2, unidentified individuals approached her from behind. They struck her on the head, knocking her to the ground, and stole her gold chain, locket, and mobile phone. The woman sustained injuries, lost consciousness, and was admitted to a hospital.
Investigation and Arrests
Following the complaint, an FIR was registered under BNS Section 309(6) at the Civil Lines police station. The Crime Branch, Sector-17, conducted an intensive investigation using technical surveillance and human intelligence. Based on evidence, the police team apprehended the four accused near the auto stand in the Civil Lines area on Tuesday.
The accused were identified as Ajit, a resident of Village Mitepur, District Mainpuri (Uttar Pradesh); Veerpal alias Satish, a resident of Village Bhupka, District Jalaun (Uttar Pradesh); and Saurabh, a resident of Village Kura, District Agra (Uttar Pradesh), along with one juvenile.
Accused Backgrounds
During interrogation, it was revealed that Ajit works in car detailing, Veerpal is a waiter, and Saurabh works in housekeeping. All three are 18 years old. The trio, along with their juvenile accomplice, reside in the Rajiv Nagar area and were acquainted with one another. The accused conspired to commit the robbery. For executing their plan, Saurabh borrowed a scooter from his PG owner. Riding the scooter together, the four accused targeted the victim and robbed her.
Police Statement
“We are questioning the accused, and the juvenile will be produced before the Juvenile Justice Board (JJB),” said Naveen Sharma, ACP Crime.
