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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Businessman killed over land dispute in south delhi suspects arrested after police encounter
New Delhi: Nearly three weeks after businessman Arun Lohia was fatally shot inside his SUV near Chhatarpur Metro Station in South Delhi, two of the alleged shooters were injured and arrested during a police encounter on the Chirag Delhi–Khanpur stretch on Thursday. Investigations revealed that the killing stemmed from a land dispute. A third suspect was also taken into custody. According to police, the murder took place on May 15. The victim, Arun, a resident of Aya Nagar and owner of several local warehouses, was attacked around 1 pm while returning from Saket Court with his father, Rambir Lohia. Two men approached their vehicle and opened fire while they were stuck in traffic. Deputy commissioner of police (South) Ankit Chauhan formed a team led by inspector (AATS) Umesh Yadav to investigate the incident. "The team analysed CCTV footage to trace the suspects' routes," police said. Images developed from the footage helped identify the assailants. On Thursday, a tip-off led police to their location along the Chirag Delhi–Khanpur stretch. "Around 3 am, a cop saw them on a motorcycle near Chirag Delhi. As the suspects tried to flee, they were closely monitored," DCP Chauhan said. The duo attempted to escape by driving onto the footpath and making a sharp U-turn, but their bike skidded. When ordered to surrender, they opened fire. In the exchange, both sustained gunshot wounds to their legs. One of their bullets struck the bulletproof vest of head constable Kamal Prakash. The attackers were identified as Deepak and Yogesh, bothresidents of Aya Nagar. They were taken to AIIMS Trauma Centre. During questioning, they confessed to killing Arun and led police to the weapons used in the crime. Recovered items included a Chinese Star automatic pistol (.25 mm), a 9 mm pistol, four empty cartridges, nine live rounds, and the motorcycle used. A third accused, Ajay, was arrested near Asian Market in Pushp Vihar, where he arrived to meet his associates. He was found with a country-made pistol and three live cartridges. A separate case was registered against him. Police said the motive was a long-standing property dispute that turned violent last year, leading to a criminal case. Arun was booked for attempted murder in April 2024, a case that is still under trial. A source added that the confrontation in 2023 left one of the attackers injured, prompting a complaint and a subsequent panchayat meeting to resolve the matter. Records revealed that Deepak had prior involvement in two criminal cases, while Yogesh was booked in four.
Hindustan Times
30-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
‘Secure Wheels': 50 stolen vehicles recovered, 30 auto lifters across West Delhi
At least 50 stolen vehicles, including cars and motorcycles, were recovered and 30 alleged vehicle thieves — including three minors — apprehended over four days during a special drive launched by the Outer, West, and Dwarka police districts, senior officers said on Thursday. Joint commissioner of police (western range) Jatin Narwal said the operation, titled 'Secure Wheels,' began on Sunday in response to a spike in vehicle thefts in areas under the jurisdiction of the three districts. 'It's a targeted effort against auto lifters active in the western range. Along with local police stations, specialised units such as the anti-auto theft squad (AATS), special staff, and the anti-snatching squad are involved in the crackdown,' said Narwal. According to data shared by the western range, Dwarka district police arrested 12 alleged auto lifters and recovered 24 stolen vehicles between Sunday and Wednesday. In Outer district, police arrested nine suspected thieves and apprehended three minors, recovering 14 vehicles. West district police recovered 12 stolen vehicles following the arrest of five accused. 'Teams have been asked to activate their human intelligence network, revisit theft sites, review CCTV footage from nearby areas, and track known offenders to identify and apprehend auto lifters,' Narwal added.
Hans India
28-05-2025
- Hans India
92 Bangladeshis held for illegal stay in Delhi
New Delhi: Delhi Police has apprehended 92 Bangladeshi nationals for illegally staying in the country in two different operations during a special drive in southwest Delhi, an official said on Tuesday. With this, the total number of Bangladeshi nationals detained in the district since December 26, 2024, has reached 142, he said. According to police, a 10-day-long special operation was launched recently in areas under the jurisdiction of the Southwest district to identify and detain foreign nationals living illegally. Acting on intelligence inputs and with the help of local informers, teams carried out door-to-door verification in several vulnerable localities. Earlier, four illegal Bangladeshi migrants, including a minor, were apprehended in Delhi, police said on Tuesday. The illegal migrants were identified as Mohd. Asad Ali, 44, Nasima Begum, 40, Naim Khan, 18 and Asha Moni, 13, all hailing from Farooq Bazar Ajwatari P.O., Gongarhat, Phulbari Kurigram, Bangladesh. In a crackdown against illegal migrants residing in India under the Union Home Ministry's campaign to deport illegal migrants, the team of Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of Delhi's South West district gathered the intelligence and apprehended the illegal migrants, Deputy Commissioner of Police South West District, New Delhi, said in a statement. Acting on information that illegal Bangladeshi migrants were roaming in Delhi Cantt, a team led by Inspector Ram Kumar, I/C AATS/SWD and under the supervision of Ranvir Singh, ACP/Ops, approached the suspected persons and inquired about their identity/ documents. During interrogation, the individuals failed to produce valid Indian documents and admitted to being illegal Bangladeshi migrants who had entered India approximately 12 years ago illegally (by crossing the river). They only had photocopies of Bangladeshi documents, i.e., national ID card of Bangladesh, the statement added. The suspects were apprehended, and after thorough verification and enquiry, the necessary legal formalities were done, leading to their deportation through the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO).
Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Indian Express
4 Bangladeshi nationals ‘staying illegally in India for 12 years' caught in Delhi, sent to deportation centre
In a crackdown on illegal immigration, the Delhi Police on Monday apprehended four Bangladeshi nationals who had allegedly been staying in India illegally for the past 12 years. The police identified the alleged illegal immigrants as Mohammad Asad Ali, 44, his wife Nasima Begum, 40, their son Mohammad Naim Khan, 18, and their 13-year-old daughter. They were residents of Farooq Bazar Ajwatari in Phulbari in Bangladesh's Kurigram district, the police added. According to the Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of South West District, Delhi, acting on a tip-off about suspected illegal immigrants in the Delhi Cantt area, a team under the leadership of Police Inspector Ram Kumar, supervised by Assistant Commissioner of Police Ranvir Singh, approached the suspects. The team questioned the suspects about their identities. According to the police, upon failing to provide valid Indian documentation, they allegedly admitted to having entered the country illegally by crossing the border approximately 12 years ago. They were subsequently taken into custody and were allegedly found in possession of photocopies of documents that proved their Bangladeshi identities. Following verification, the alleged illegal immigrants were transferred to a deportation centre through coordination with the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO). The crackdown was conducted as part of an initiative under the Ministry of Home Affairs' ongoing campaign to deport illegal immigrants. Previously, on May 3, the Delhi Police had dismantled an alleged illegal immigration gang after arresting 12 people, including six Bangladeshi nationals and five Indian facilitators. The gang, led by Chand Miya, was involved in creating fake Aadhaar cards and other documents to aid illegal immigrants, the police said. The operation extended to Chennai, where 33 more Bangladeshi nationals were identified. On May 18, three Bangladeshi women allegedly residing illegally in Delhi, including one who posed as a transgender person, were apprehended from North West Delhi's Mahendra Park. Two of the accused were found using smartphones with the banned IMO app to communicate with their families in Bangladesh, the police said.
India Gazette
27-05-2025
- India Gazette
Four illegal Bangladeshi immigrants nabbed in Delhi after 12 years of unlawful stay
New Delhi [India], May 27 (ANI): In a major crackdown on illegal immigration, the Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of South West District Police has apprehended four Bangladeshi nationals residing unlawfully in the national capital for the past 12 years, officials said. As per the officials, the accused have been identified as Mohd. Asad Ali (44), his wife Nasima Begum (40), and their children Mohd. Naim Khan (18) and Asha Moni (13), originally from Farooq Bazar Ajwatari, Phulbari Kurigram, Bangladesh. Acting on a tip-off from a secret informer, the AATS team intercepted the suspects in the Delhi Cantt area. During questioning, the individuals failed to produce any valid Indian identification and admitted to crossing into India illegally via the river route over a decade ago. Photocopies of Bangladeshi national ID cards were recovered from their possession, the officials said. Following legal formalities and verification, the suspects were handed over to the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO) and later transferred to a deportation centre for repatriation. A senior police official said, 'This operation underscores our zero-tolerance policy towards illegal immigration. We remain committed to maintaining internal security and upholding the rule of law.' Further investigation is currently underway. In a similar case related to illegal immigration, Delhi Police Foreigners Cell, North-West District, recently apprehended nine Bangladeshi nationals residing unlawfully in India following a sustained and meticulous surveillance operation. During the raid, authorities recovered a smartphone equipped with the banned IMO application from their possession, Delhi police said. 'Delhi Police Foreigners Cell, North-West District, apprehended nine Bangladeshi nationals from Wazirpur JJ Colony residing illegally in India, within the jurisdiction of Bharat Nagar Police Station. One smartphone equipped with the banned IMO application was recovered from them,' Delhi police said. Delhi Police further revealed that they had illegally crossed into India through the Cooch Behar border. 'All individuals have been handed over to Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), RK Puram, New Delhi, for further deportation proceedings. It was revealed that they had illegally crossed into India through the Cooch Behar border,' Delhi Police further added. The arrested individuals were identified as Md. Saidul Islam (45), Nazma Begum (42), Nazmul Ali (23), Azina Begum (20), Apple Ali (19), Laden Ali (17), Idul Ali (8), Shaida Akhter (6), and Aryan Ali. This operation aligns with ongoing efforts to curb illegal immigration and protect the region's security and demographic balance. (ANI)
