Delhi Police bust Hari Nagar burglary gang, two arrested after ₹4.5 lakh heist
Synopsis
Delhi Police's West District Special Staff cracked a Hari Nagar burglary in under a week — tracing an Ascent car through multiple ownership transfers and conducting raids across six cities to arrest two accused. With two associates still absconding and the gang linked to a separate vehicle theft, the investigation is far from closed.
Key Takeaways
Delhi Police arrested two alleged burglars — Sehjad (32) and Salman (34) — on 16 May 2025 in connection with the Hari Nagar house break-in.
The burglary occurred on 9 May at Ajay Enclave, Hari Nagar ; an elderly couple lost ₹4.5 lakh in cash, a laptop, a mobile phone, and documents.
Police recovered ₹29,400 in cash, a laptop, a mobile phone, and the Ascent car used in the crime.
Accused Sehjad has a prior record of six cases involving burglary and theft.
Two associates — Kamal and Intazar Ahmad — remain absconding; raids are underway.
The gang is also linked to a vehicle theft case at Police Station Sarai Rohilla on 8 May .
Delhi Police's West District Special Staff arrested two alleged burglars on Saturday, 16 May in connection with a major house break-in at Ajay Enclave, Hari Nagar, in which an elderly couple was robbed of ₹4.5 lakh in cash, a laptop, a mobile phone, and important documents. The arrests follow a week-long investigation involving CCTV analysis, technical surveillance, and raids across multiple cities.
What Happened
The burglary took place in the early hours of 9 May, when a gang allegedly broke into the residence of an elderly couple in Hari Nagar. The accused made off with approximately ₹4.5 lakh in cash along with a laptop, a mobile phone, and documents.
The two arrested individuals were identified as Sehjad, aged 32, a resident of Welcome, Delhi, and Salman, aged 34, a resident of Shahdara, Delhi. Police recovered ₹29,400 in burgled cash, a laptop, a mobile phone, and the clothes worn by the accused during the crime.
How the Gang Was Traced
A dedicated investigation team was constituted under Inspector Rajesh Maurya, In-Charge of Special Staff, West District, under the supervision of ACP Operations Vijay Singh and overall oversight of DCP West District Darade Sharad Bhaskar.
The team conducted extensive CCTV analysis of the crime scene and surrounding areas, which revealed that the accused had used an Ascent car bearing a Uttar Pradesh registration number to reach and flee the scene. Investigators tracked the vehicle through multiple ownership transfers before conducting raids across Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida, Bulandshahr, Aligarh, and Trans-Yamuna areas.
Recoveries and Prior Criminal History
At the time of arrest, police recovered the Ascent car used in the offence, ₹29,400 in cash, a laptop, a mobile phone, and the clothing worn by the accused during the crime. One of the arrested accused, Sehjad, was found to have been previously involved in six cases related to burglary and theft, according to police records.
The gang was also reportedly linked to a vehicle theft case registered at Police Station Sarai Rohilla on 8 May, a day before the Hari Nagar break-in.
Absconding Accused and Ongoing Investigation
During interrogation, the arrested accused allegedly disclosed the names of two associates — Kamal and Intazar Ahmad — who are currently absconding. Raids are underway across multiple locations to apprehend them. Further investigation into the case is continuing, according to police.
The West District Special Staff described the detection as reflecting the 'professionalism, dedication and relentless efforts' of the unit in curbing organised property crimes.
Point of View
A getaway vehicle registered out of state, and at least one accused with six prior cases on record. That Sehjad was still operating despite that history raises questions about the effectiveness of repeat-offender monitoring in Delhi. The multi-city raid sweep is commendable, but with two associates still at large, the network is intact. Until Kamal and Intazar Ahmad are apprehended, the risk of re-offending remains real.
NationPress
10 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened in the Hari Nagar burglary case in Delhi?
A gang allegedly broke into the home of an elderly couple at Ajay Enclave, Hari Nagar, in the early hours of 9 May, stealing ₹4.5 lakh in cash, a laptop, a mobile phone, and important documents. Delhi Police's West District Special Staff arrested two accused, Sehjad and Salman, on 16 May following a week-long investigation.
Who were arrested in connection with the Hari Nagar theft?
The two arrested accused are Sehjad, aged 32, a resident of Welcome, Delhi, and Salman, aged 34, a resident of Shahdara, Delhi. Two other associates, Kamal and Intazar Ahmad, remain absconding.
How did Delhi Police trace the burglary gang?
Investigators conducted extensive CCTV analysis of the crime scene and surrounding areas, which identified an Ascent car with a Uttar Pradesh registration number as the getaway vehicle. The team tracked the car through multiple ownership transfers and carried out raids in Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida, Bulandshahr, Aligarh, and Trans-Yamuna areas before making the arrests.
What items were recovered by police?
Police recovered ₹29,400 in cash, a laptop, a mobile phone, the clothing worn by the accused during the crime, and the Ascent car used in the offence.
Is the Hari Nagar gang linked to any other crimes?
Yes, according to police, the gang was also involved in a vehicle theft case registered at Police Station Sarai Rohilla on 8 May 2025. Additionally, one of the arrested accused, Sehjad, has a prior record of six cases related to burglary and theft.
