Delhi Police nab two snatchers red-handed; 3 phones, motorcycle seized
Synopsis
Two snatchers were caught in the act near Dhaula Kuan in Delhi after Anti-Snatching Cell personnel witnessed them grab a taxi driver's phone and gave immediate chase. The arrests helped crack three separate theft cases — and one accused already carried a record of four prior crimes including rape.
Key Takeaways
Delhi Police's Anti-Snatching Cell, South-West District , arrested Sunil (27) and Pramod (32) on 16 September 2026 near Dhaula Kuan .
The two were caught red-handed snatching a mobile phone from a taxi driver near a CNG station on Ring Road .
Total recovery: 3 mobile phones and 1 motorcycle used in the crime.
The arrests helped resolve 3 separate FIRs registered at R.K.
Puram and South Campus police stations.
Accused Pramod has a prior record of 4 criminal cases , including snatching, rape, and grievous hurt.
Delhi Police's Anti-Snatching Cell, South-West District, arrested two suspects on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, after catching them in the act of snatching a mobile phone from a taxi driver near Dhaula Kuan. The operation also led to the recovery of two additional stolen phones and the motorcycle used in the crime, officials confirmed.
How the Arrest Unfolded
A patrol team from the Anti-Snatching Cell was conducting routine surveillance in the area when personnel spotted two men on a motorcycle travelling from Ring Road towards Dhaula Kuan. Near a CNG station, the duo allegedly grabbed the mobile phone of a taxi driver who was standing by the roadside and attempted to speed away.
Head Constables Amit and Kapil, who were patrolling nearby, witnessed the incident and immediately gave chase. Both suspects were apprehended on the spot and the snatched phone was recovered from their possession.
Who the Accused Are
The two men arrested have been identified as Sunil, 27, a resident of Mukherjee Nagar, and Pramod, 32, a resident of Sangam Vihar, both in Delhi. According to police, Pramod has a prior criminal record spanning four cases, including those related to snatching, rape, and grievous hurt — underscoring concerns about repeat offenders operating in the city.
Charges Filed and Cases Solved
Following the arrest, an FIR was registered under Sections 304(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at R.K. Puram Police Station. The arrests have helped investigators resolve three separate cases: FIR No. 205/2026 under Sections 304(2) and 3(5) of the BNS at R.K. Puram Police Station, e-FIR No. 80010914/2026 under Section 303 of the BNS at R.K. Puram Police Station, and e-FIR No. 80055460/2026 under Section 303 of the BNS at South Campus Police Station.
Total Recoveries
The subsequent investigation led to the recovery of two more mobile phones allegedly stolen from areas under the jurisdiction of R.K. Puram and South Campus police stations. In total, police have seized three mobile phones and one motorcycle linked to the crimes. Investigators have said the probe is ongoing and further developments are expected.
Point of View
But the wider pattern of recidivism suggests the downstream judicial process is where accountability gaps persist. The resolution of three separate FIRs from a single catch also points to how much dark crime goes unconnected until an arrest forces consolidation.
NationPress
16 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were the two snatchers arrested by Delhi Police near Dhaula Kuan?
The two accused are Sunil, 27, a resident of Mukherjee Nagar, and Pramod, 32, a resident of Sangam Vihar, Delhi. They were arrested on 16 September 2026 by the Anti-Snatching Cell of Delhi Police's South-West District after being caught in the act.
What was recovered from the accused?
Police recovered three mobile phones in total — one snatched from a taxi driver at the scene and two more linked to earlier thefts — along with the motorcycle the accused used to carry out the crime.
What charges have been filed against the two accused?
An FIR was registered under Sections 304(2) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at R.K. Puram Police Station. The arrests have also helped resolve two additional e-FIRs filed under Section 303 of the BNS at R.K. Puram and South Campus police stations.
Does either accused have a prior criminal record?
Yes. Pramod, 32, has been involved in four prior criminal cases, including matters related to snatching, rape, and grievous hurt, according to police. Sunil's prior record was not detailed in the official statement.
How did the police catch the snatchers?
Head Constables Amit and Kapil, who were on patrol nearby, witnessed the duo snatching a taxi driver's phone near a CNG station on Ring Road. They immediately chased the suspects and apprehended both of them on the spot.
