Delhi Police Capture Notorious Criminal Linked to Multiple Robberies and Thefts
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New Delhi, April 5 (NationPress) In a significant achievement, the Delhi Police have captured a notorious and desperate criminal following a precise operation grounded in actionable intelligence.
A press statement released by the Special Staff of South District police on Sunday revealed that Akshat Maheshwari, 25, who hails from Rajapuri, Bharat Vihar, Dwarka, Delhi (currently residing in Sangam Vihar, Delhi), was wanted in five criminal matters, which encompass robbery, burglary, and vehicle theft.
He had also been designated a Proclaimed Offender in robbery and vehicle theft cases and had been on the run for 1.4 years, frequently altering his hiding locations.
The statement noted, “The attentive team of Special Staff, South District, has performed admirably by capturing a desperate robber, auto-thief, and burglar, named Akshat Maheshwari.”
This operation was executed under the guidance of senior officials as part of a focused initiative to locate proclaimed offenders. During a thorough review, Maheshwari was identified as a proclaimed offender in two separate cases. The team, which consisted of Sub Inspector Amit Grewal, ASI Dushyant, Head Constable Manish, HC Rakesh, and HC Sandeep, was led by Inspector Anuj Kumar and overseen by Arvind Kumar, ACP/OPS/SD, who utilized technical surveillance and informant leads to track the suspect.
On April 4, specific intelligence pointed to Maheshwari's location near Cherry County, Greater Noida. Acting promptly, the team executed a raid and successfully arrested the suspect. During questioning, he admitted to being involved in three additional cases of vehicle theft and burglary.
The press release elaborated on the cases associated with Maheshwari: FIR No. 77/25 u/s 309(4) BNS, Police Station K.M. Pur (PO), FIR No. 80038489/25 u/s 305/331(3) BNS, PS Defence Colony, FIR No. 002928/25 u/s 305(b) BNS, PS Defence Colony, FIR No. 005843/25 u/s 305(b) BNS, PS Jagat Puri and FIR No. 033334/24 u/s 305(b) BNS, PS Defence Colony (PO).
The release highlighted Maheshwari’s extensive criminal history, indicating his involvement in over eight prior cases, including theft, receiving stolen property (IPC 379/411), and burglary, registered across various police stations such as Binda Pur, Vasant Vihar, Safdarjung Enclave, Sangam Vihar, Preet Vihar, and Okhla Industrial Area.
In conclusion, the police stated, “The team responsible for this commendable effort will receive appropriate recognition,” acknowledging the dedication of officers in capturing a dangerous criminal and ensuring community safety.