Delhi Police nab habitual snatcher near NDLS, recover stolen iPhone 14 Pro
Synopsis
Delhi's Central District Special Staff cracked a mobile snatching case by laying a trap at New Delhi Railway Station, nabbing a repeat offender with a stolen iPhone 14 Pro. The accused, who goes by multiple aliases, has prior cases at two Delhi police stations — and investigators believe he may be linked to more unsolved thefts across the capital.
Key Takeaways
Special Staff of Central District Police arrested Rahul alias Ganja alias Nagender , 34 , near New Delhi Railway Station on 27 April 2026 .
A stolen iPhone 14 Pro was recovered from the accused's possession during a personal search.
The arrest resolves e-FIR No.
80033764/2026 dated 24 April 2026 , registered under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Ranjit Nagar police station .
The accused has prior criminal cases at Uttam Nagar and Adarsh Nagar police stations.
Further investigation is underway to probe his involvement in other pending cases and identify possible associates.
The Special Staff of Central District Police in New Delhi arrested a habitual snatcher and recovered a stolen iPhone 14 Pro on 27 April 2026, cracking a snatching case registered at Ranjit Nagar police station. The operation, based on secret intelligence inputs and sustained surveillance, culminated in a swift trap laid near New Delhi Railway Station (NDLS).
How the Operation Unfolded
On 27 April 2026, police received specific information that a known offender was likely to visit the area near New Delhi Railway Station. Acting on the tip, a dedicated team was swiftly constituted under Inspector Rohit Kumar, in-charge of Special Staff, Central District, and placed under the overall supervision of ACP Operations Padam Singh Rana.
The team comprised Head Constables Munesh Sharma, Rohitash, and Praveen, along with Constable Surajpal. Combining manual intelligence gathering with technical surveillance, the team activated informers and laid a trap near the multilevel parking facility at New Delhi Railway Station.
Arrest and Recovery
During surveillance, the suspect was spotted loitering in the area. Upon confirmation by an informer, the team moved in and apprehended him. A personal search of the accused yielded a stolen iPhone 14 Pro from his possession.
The arrest resolved an e-FIR bearing No. 80033764/2026, dated 24 April 2026, registered under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Ranjit Nagar police station.
Who Was Arrested
The accused has been identified as Rahul alias Ganja alias Nagender, 34, a resident of Raghubir Nagar. According to police records, he has a history of criminal activity, with previous cases registered against him at Uttam Nagar and Adarsh Nagar police stations on serious charges.
During interrogation, he reportedly confessed to involvement in multiple snatching and mobile theft cases across different parts of Delhi, according to police officials.
Investigation Continues
Police said further investigation is underway to determine his involvement in other pending cases and to identify possible associates. The Central District Special Staff is expected to pursue leads that may uncover a wider network of mobile theft operations in the capital.
Point of View
Quick on execution, and effective for a single case. What it does not answer is how a habitual offender with cases at multiple Delhi police stations continued operating long enough to accumulate a multi-station rap sheet. The real question is whether Central District's success in cracking this case will prompt a coordinated inter-district review of serial snatching networks, or remain a one-off closure that leaves the broader pattern unaddressed.
NationPress
1 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested by Delhi Police near New Delhi Railway Station?
Delhi Police arrested Rahul alias Ganja alias Nagender, 34, a resident of Raghubir Nagar, near New Delhi Railway Station on 27 April 2026. He is described as a habitual offender with prior cases at Uttam Nagar and Adarsh Nagar police stations.
What was recovered from the accused?
A stolen iPhone 14 Pro was recovered from the accused's possession during a personal search at the time of arrest. The phone was linked to a snatching case registered at Ranjit Nagar police station.
Which case does this arrest resolve?
The arrest resolves e-FIR No. 80033764/2026, dated 24 April 2026, registered under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Ranjit Nagar police station in New Delhi.
Who led the operation that led to the arrest?
The operation was led by Inspector Rohit Kumar, in-charge of Special Staff, Central District, under the overall supervision of ACP Operations Padam Singh Rana. The team included Head Constables Munesh Sharma, Rohitash, and Praveen, and Constable Surajpal.
Is the investigation still ongoing?
Yes, according to police officials, further investigation is underway to determine the accused's involvement in other pending cases and to identify any possible associates linked to the snatching network.
