Daylight heist: Robbers smash in, open fire and walk out with 35 lakh in Delhi's Chandni Chowk

Time of India

2 days ago

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NEW DELHI: In a shocking daylight heist, armed men stormed the office of a textile businessman in Chandni Chowk's Katra Neel building, opened fire and fled with approximately Rs 35 lakh in cash on Monday.
According to police, three men were involved in the crime. The assailants first fired shots at the office's windowpanes to force entry. Two of the men entered the premises while the third one remained outside to aid in their escape. One of the attackers, wearing a mask, brandished a pistol and threatened the occupants, forcing them to hand over the cash. No arrest has been made yet.
Police received a PCR call around 2.30pm, reporting a robbery incident in Chandni Chowk's Katra Neel.
A team from the local police station immediately went to the spot.
On arriving at the location, police met Vicky Jain, who runs the textile business from this office. Police observed that the glass door of the office was shattered, indicating forced entry. During questioning, Jain informed the officers that the incident occurred around 2pm. He also said two unidentified men wearing masks approached his office and suddenly opened fire at the glass door, breaking it and creating panic.
After gaining access to the premises, the intruders reportedly threatened those present and demanded money. They managed to loot approximately Rs 35 lakh in cash before fleeing the scene. According to the businessman, a third accomplice was waiting downstairs to aid their escape.
Police said multiple teams had been deployed to investigate the case, identify the suspects, and recover the stolen amount. CCTV footage is currently being reviewed.
Police suspect that the accused may have fled on a motorcycle after exiting the congested Katra Neel market following the robbery. An alleged CCTV footage has also surfaced showing three men wearing masks entering a building in a congested lane.
The businessman told the media later that at the time of the incident, three people were present at the location, including two staff members.
According to Jain, the entrance gate was locked when the attackers arrived.
In an attempt to gain entry, the assailants fired two gunshots directly at the window, which resulted in the shattering of the glass panes. Following the gunfire, they kept kicking at the gate forcefully until they managed to break it, he added.
"Once inside, the attackers began shouting loudly and aggressively, repeatedly yelling, 'Paise do, paise do! (Give us the money)'. The people present tried to convince them that no cash was available. However, the assailants proceeded to search a bag that was in the room. They discovered cash in the bag, and immediately took all the money they found," the victim added.
He further said the entire act of robbery was carried out while the criminals held them at gunpoint, leaving everyone terrified and helpless.