Delhi Police arrest 4 proclaimed offenders in Electricity Act cases at Madipur
Synopsis
Four individuals declared proclaimed offenders by the Electricity Court at Tis Hazari Courts were nabbed by a Delhi Police special team in Madipur on 1 May, following a PHQ-directed drive. All four — wanted in BSES Rajdhani Power Limited cases dating as far back as 2019 — have been remanded to judicial custody.
Key Takeaways
Delhi Police's West District unit arrested four proclaimed offenders on 1 May 2025 in the Madipur area.
The accused — Komal alias Kamlesh (30) , Vandana (33) , Vinod (40) , and Manoj (43) — were wanted in cases filed by BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL) .
All four had been declared proclaimed offenders by the Electricity Court at Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi .
Legal proceedings initiated under Section 35.1(D) of the BNSS at Police Station Punjabi Bagh .
All four accused were produced before the court and remanded to judicial custody .
Delhi Police's West District unit on Saturday, 1 May 2025, arrested four proclaimed offenders wanted in multiple cases under the Electricity Act, following a targeted operation in the Madipur area of West Delhi. The four accused had been declared proclaimed offenders by the Electricity Court at Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi, for their alleged involvement in electricity-related offences.
How the Operation Unfolded
Acting on directions from the Police Headquarters (PHQ), a special drive was launched to trace absconders in the jurisdiction of Police Post Madipur under Police Station Punjabi Bagh. On 1 May, the team received credible intelligence about the movement of the accused persons in the Madipur locality and swiftly laid a trap, successfully apprehending all four individuals.
The dedicated police team comprised Head Constable Sandeep Attari, Woman Head Constable Sapna, and Constable Gajraj, operating under the supervision of Sub-Inspector Mukesh Yadav, In-charge of PP Madipur. The operation was further overseen by SHO Punjabi Bagh Sanjay Dahiya and ACP Punjabi Bagh Jai Parkash.
Who Was Arrested
The four arrested individuals have been identified as Komal alias Kamlesh (30), Vandana (33), Vinod (40), and Manoj (43). All four were wanted in separate cases filed by BSES Rajdhani Power Limited (BRPL), including CC No. 1078/2021 (BRPL vs Komal), CC No. 1157/2022 (BRPL vs Komal and another), and CC No. 557/2019 (BRPL vs Vinod Kumar and another).
Legal Proceedings Initiated
Police confirmed that necessary legal proceedings under Section 35.1(D) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) were initiated at Police Station Punjabi Bagh, with relevant General Diary entries recorded on 1 May. Officials stated that none of the four accused have any previous criminal record beyond the electricity-related cases. After their arrest, all four were produced before the court, which remanded them to judicial custody.
What Happens Next
Further investigation into the matter is underway, according to police officials, who confirmed that all necessary legal procedures are being followed. The arrests are part of a broader PHQ-directed drive to track down proclaimed offenders across Delhi, signalling continued pressure on absconders in electricity theft and related cases.
Point of View
With accused absconding to avoid court appearances. The fact that cases here date back to 2019 underscores how slowly the Electricity Court machinery grinds. PHQ-directed drives to round up proclaimed offenders are a necessary corrective, but the deeper question is whether the underlying enforcement framework — from metering to billing disputes — is robust enough to prevent fresh cases from piling up at the same rate.
NationPress
28 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why were the four individuals arrested in Delhi's Madipur area?
The four were arrested because they had been declared proclaimed offenders by the Electricity Court at Tis Hazari Courts, Delhi, for alleged involvement in electricity-related offences under cases filed by BSES Rajdhani Power Limited. A PHQ-directed special operation was launched to trace and apprehend them.
Who are the four accused arrested by Delhi Police?
The four arrested individuals are Komal alias Kamlesh (30), Vandana (33), Vinod (40), and Manoj (43). They were wanted in separate court cases filed by BSES Rajdhani Power Limited, with cases dating back to 2019.
What legal action has been taken against the arrested accused?
Legal proceedings under Section 35.1(D) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) were initiated at Police Station Punjabi Bagh. All four were produced before the court, which remanded them to judicial custody.
Do the arrested individuals have a prior criminal record?
According to police officials, none of the four accused have any previous criminal involvement on record beyond the electricity-related cases for which they were declared proclaimed offenders.
Which police team conducted the operation?
The operation was carried out by a team comprising Head Constable Sandeep Attari, Woman Head Constable Sapna, and Constable Gajraj, under Sub-Inspector Mukesh Yadav, and overseen by SHO Punjabi Bagh Sanjay Dahiya and ACP Punjabi Bagh Jai Parkash.
