Delhi Police on 17 June 2026 dismantled an inter-state robbery gang linked to the notorious Subham Pandit gang, arresting four armed robbers from Kapashera in south-west Delhi and recovering ₹11 lakh in cash, three country-made pistols, and two live cartridges. The breakthrough came nearly two months after the gang attempted to rob a jewellery trader at gunpoint in April 2026.

The Robbery That Triggered the Hunt

On the night of 19 April, the complainant — a jewellery trader residing in Delhi's Samalkha area — was returning home on a scooter after shutting his shop. He was carrying approximately 3.5 kg of silver jewellery worth ₹7 to 8 lakh in a cloth bag.

Two assailants suddenly stepped in front of his vehicle, causing him to fall. One pointed a country-made pistol at his chest and attempted to snatch the jewellery, while the other struck him with the butt of a firearm. During the struggle, one weapon fell on the road. Local residents who heard the commotion rushed to the scene and pelted the accused with bricks and stones. The gang fled toward a third associate waiting on a motorcycle nearby; before escaping, one of them fired a shot at the ground to create panic.

An FIR No. 186/26, dated 20 April, was registered under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, at Kapashera Police Station. A loaded country-made pistol and an empty shell casing were recovered from the crime scene during the initial inspection.

Two Months of Surveillance and CCTV Analysis

A dedicated police team was constituted under the supervision of Inspector Vikram Dahiya, SHO of Kapashera Police Station, and the overall guidance of ACP Ved Parkash of Vasant Kunj. The team was led by Inspector Hari Singh and included SI Sunil Kumar, Head Constables Anil, Yogesh, Sumer, and Amit, along with Constables Nitin, Vikram, Surender, and Aman.

Investigators analysed footage from more than 100 CCTV cameras across the crime scene and surrounding areas, and examined mobile phone records. Through technical surveillance, local enquiries, and intelligence inputs, Sunil — a resident of Uttar Pradesh with involvement in more than 17 criminal cases, including murder, dacoity, robbery, attempt to murder, and cases under the Gangster Act and Arms Act — was identified as a key suspect. A second accused, Joginder alias Mukesh, was subsequently identified.

Arrests Across Three States

On 14 June, Joginder was apprehended from Kambakshpur village in Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Budh Nagar. Based on his interrogation, Sunil was arrested from Palwal in Haryana; a country-made pistol and a live cartridge were recovered from him. A search of the accused's rented accommodation yielded ₹11 lakh in cash, another country-made pistol, and a live cartridge.

On 15 June, Guljar was arrested from Alisher Nagar in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur, with a country-made pistol seized from his possession. During the custody remand of Sunil and Joginder, the fourth accused, Abhishek alias Chitta, was identified and arrested from Indri in Haryana's Karnal.

Criminal Backgrounds and Prior Warrants

According to officials, Sunil carried a police bounty of ₹1 lakh. Joginder, Guljar, and Abhishek were wanted in an armed robbery case in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad. Additionally, two of the three were wanted in an extortion case registered in Haryana's Faridabad.

Investigators revealed that Guljar had conducted initial reconnaissance of the jewellery trader — tracking the opening and closing times of his shop — before sharing the details with his associates. Sunil subsequently surveyed entry and exit routes in the area. On the day of the crime, the gang assembled near the shop and waited for the trader to leave before executing their plan.

What Happens Next

All four accused are in police custody and face charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Given the multi-state nature of the gang's operations and the pending warrants in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, coordination with those state police forces is expected. The recovery of ₹11 lakh in cash — well above the value of the jewellery targeted — suggests the gang may have been active in additional crimes not yet attributed to them.