Delhi cab driver murder solved in 24 hours: 3 held, juvenile detained
Synopsis
Four associates from New Seelampur allegedly booked a Rapido cab, stabbed the driver multiple times near Chitra Vihar, and fled — only for Delhi Police to identify and arrest three of them within 24 hours using CCTV, CDR analysis, and local intelligence. The fourth accused remains on the run.
Key Takeaways
Vijay Kumar , 40 , a cab driver from West Vinod Nagar , was stabbed multiple times inside his vehicle near Krishna Nagar on 23 July and declared dead at hospital.
Delhi Police arrested Ayan (20) and Sahil (19) , both from New Seelampur , and detained a 17-year-old juvenile within 24 hours of the crime.
A fourth accused, Aman , has been identified and remains absconding; raids are ongoing.
Police recovered the alleged murder weapon, blood-stained clothes, the victim's vehicle, and mobile phones used during the crime.
The accused allegedly booked the cab through Rapido using Ayan's phone and targeted the driver for a robbery, according to police.
An FIR was registered on 24 July under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Krishna Nagar Police Station .
Delhi Police cracked the murder of Vijay Kumar, a 40-year-old cab driver from West Vinod Nagar in East Delhi, within 24 hours of the crime, arresting two accused and detaining a juvenile on 26 July. A fourth suspect, identified as Aman, remains absconding, with raids continuing across the capital to secure his arrest.
How the Crime Came to Light
The case surfaced on 23 July when a PCR call reported a man with multiple stab injuries slumped inside a car near Road No. 57, close to Metro Pillar No. 90 in Krishna Nagar. A team led by Inspector Vijender Rana, Station House Officer (SHO) of Krishna Nagar Police Station, along with Inspector Mahesh Bhargava and Sub Inspector Avaneesh Kumar, rushed to the spot and found a blood-stained vehicle parked on the roadside. Kumar was discovered unconscious in the driver's seat with multiple stab wounds and was rushed to Dr Hedgewar Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead.
An FIR was registered on 24 July under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) at Krishna Nagar Police Station, with the investigation assigned to Inspector Mahesh Bhargava. Senior officers of Shahdara District personally supervised the probe, and forensic experts collected blood samples, biological exhibits, and other evidence from the scene.
How Police Cracked the Case
Two dedicated teams were constituted — one from Krishna Nagar Police Station and another from the Special Staff of Shahdara District — under the supervision of the ACP, Gandhi Nagar, and the overall guidance of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Shahdara. According to police, the breakthrough came through a combination of CCTV footage analysis, technical surveillance, call detail record (CDR) analysis, and local intelligence. Investigators traced the suspects' movement from the crime scene to New Seelampur, enabling coordinated raids at multiple locations across Delhi.
Who Was Arrested
The three accused apprehended are Ayan, 20, a resident of New Seelampur; Sahil, approximately 19, from K-Block, New Seelampur; and a 17-year-old juvenile recorded in police files as 'OT'. Police said Ayan has a prior criminal history involving four previous cases, including robbery and snatching, while Sahil has previously been booked in a snatching case. The fourth accused, Aman, has been identified and remains at large.
What the Accused Allegedly Confessed
During interrogation, the accused allegedly revealed that Ayan had an ongoing rivalry with a group of youths from Jafrabad. According to police, Ayan asked Aman to procure a knife, which was handed over on 23 July. The four allegedly consumed liquor together before conspiring to rob a cab driver for quick money. Aman reportedly booked a Rapido cab to V3S Mall using Ayan's mobile phone, after which all four boarded the vehicle.
Near the Chitra Vihar Red Light, the accused allegedly stabbed Kumar multiple times before fleeing with the cab. Members of the public reportedly chased them, forcing them to abandon the vehicle near East Azad Nagar Metro Station. The accused allegedly confessed to jointly planning and executing the robbery and murder.
Evidence Recovered
Police recovered the alleged murder weapon — a knife — along with the blood-stained cab, blood-stained clothes worn by the accused, biological samples, and mobile phones allegedly used during the crime. Investigators said further recoveries are expected as the probe progresses. The swift resolution, police noted, was enabled by the pre-planned nature of the crime leaving a traceable digital and physical trail.
With one accused still absconding, the investigation remains active, and police have indicated that the case will be prosecuted under the applicable provisions of the BNS.
Point of View
But the case raises a harder question: all four accused were from the same neighbourhood, had prior records, and allegedly planned the crime in advance — yet no preventive mechanism flagged the risk. Ayan's four prior cases, including robbery, suggest a pattern that existing surveillance and bail conditions failed to interrupt. The digital trail — a Rapido booking made on the accused's own phone — also points to how little thought was given to evasion, which speaks more to impulsive desperation than sophisticated criminal planning. The real story is not just the solve rate; it is what systemic gap allowed a repeat offender to escalate to murder.
NationPress
26 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was the cab driver killed in the Krishna Nagar case?
The victim was Vijay Kumar, 40, a resident of West Vinod Nagar in East Delhi. He was found with multiple stab wounds in his car near Road No. 57, close to Metro Pillar No. 90 in Krishna Nagar on 23 July, and was declared brought dead at Dr Hedgewar Hospital.
Who has been arrested in the Delhi cab driver murder case?
Delhi Police arrested Ayan, 20, and Sahil, approximately 19, both residents of New Seelampur, and detained a 17-year-old juvenile. A fourth accused, Aman, has been identified but remains absconding, with raids ongoing to secure his arrest.
How did Delhi Police solve the murder within 24 hours?
Police used a combination of CCTV footage analysis, call detail record (CDR) analysis, technical surveillance, and local intelligence to trace the suspects' movement from the crime scene to New Seelampur. Two dedicated teams conducted coordinated raids across Delhi, leading to the arrests within 24 hours.
What was the alleged motive behind the cab driver's murder?
According to police, the accused allegedly conspired to rob a cab driver for quick money after consuming liquor together. They reportedly booked a Rapido cab using one of the accused's mobile phones and allegedly stabbed the driver near the Chitra Vihar Red Light before fleeing with the vehicle.
What evidence has been recovered in the case?
Police have recovered the alleged murder weapon (a knife), the blood-stained cab, blood-stained clothes worn by the accused, biological samples, and mobile phones allegedly used during the crime. Investigators have indicated that further recoveries are expected as the probe continues.
