Delhi Police nab Proclaimed Offender in robbery case after years on the run
Synopsis
A Delhi Police team using technical surveillance and ground intelligence tracked down a Proclaimed Offender who had been evading a robbery trial since 2018 — and found a man with 10 prior criminal cases hiding in his own neighbourhood. The same day, a separate unit cracked a house theft within hours of the crime.
Key Takeaways
Mohit alias Monty , 31 , was arrested on 1 May 2025 from Madipur, Delhi by the Dwarka District Anti-PO Cell .
He was declared a Proclaimed Offender on 22 April by the Dwarka Court in connection with FIR No.
98/2018 under Sections 392, 411, and 34 of the IPC.
Verification revealed the accused had been involved in 10 prior criminal cases .
The operation was led by Inspector Harish Kumar and supervised by ACP Operations Subhash Malik , under directions from DCP Kushal Pal Singh .
In a separate case, PS Kishangarh arrested Md.
Ashad Anwar for house theft, recovering an iPhone, iPad, Apple wristwatches, and a Nikon DSLR camera.
Delhi Police's Anti-Jail Bail and Proclaimed Offenders Cell, Dwarka District, arrested a Proclaimed Offender on 1 May 2025 who had been evading trial in a robbery case for years. The accused, Mohit alias Monty, a 31-year-old resident of JJ Colony, Madipur, Delhi, was apprehended from the Madipur area following a targeted operation backed by technical surveillance and ground intelligence.
Background of the Case
Mohit alias Monty had been declared a Proclaimed Offender on 22 April by the Dwarka Court, in connection with FIR No. 98/2018 registered under Sections 392, 411, and 34 of the Indian Penal Code at Janakpuri Nagar Police Station. The case relates to robbery charges dating back to 2018, making his evasion a period of several years before his eventual arrest.
How the Arrest Was Made
The operation was conducted under a special drive against Proclaimed Offenders, launched under the directions of Dwarka District DCP Kushal Pal Singh. A dedicated team was formed under the leadership of Inspector Harish Kumar and supervised by ACP Operations Subhash Malik. The team comprised Head Constables Ajit Yadav, Kulwant Singh, and Rahul Yadav, along with Constables Rohit and Ankur from the Anti-PO Jail Bail and Proclaimed Offender Cell.
On 1 May, while the team was conducting surveillance in the Madipur area, they received specific intelligence that the accused was present in the locality. Acting swiftly, the team laid a trap and successfully apprehended him. He was subsequently arrested under Section 35.1(D) of the BNSS vide DD No. 70-A, registered at PS Dwarka North.
Criminal History of the Accused
During post-arrest verification, police found that Mohit alias Monty was previously involved in 10 criminal cases. This pattern indicates a long-standing criminal record, underscoring the significance of the arrest for local law enforcement. Further investigation into the matter is currently underway, according to police.
Second Arrest: House Theft Case Solved Within Hours
In a separate development reported on the same day, the staff of Police Station Kishangarh resolved a house theft case within hours of the incident, arresting the accused identified as Md. Ashad Anwar. Police recovered several stolen electronic devices from his possession, including an iPhone, an iPad, an Android mobile phone, Apple wristwatches, a Nikon DSLR camera, and other electronic items. The swift resolution of the case highlights the increasing use of rapid-response protocols by Delhi Police units.
What Happens Next
With Mohit alias Monty now in custody, the Dwarka Court proceedings in FIR No. 98/2018 are expected to resume. The Dwarka District's ongoing special drive against Proclaimed Offenders signals continued pressure on other absconders in the area.
Point of View
Declared a Proclaimed Offender, was hiding in his own colony. It raises a pointed question about why it took a special drive to locate someone in a neighbourhood police presumably already knew. The Dwarka District's organised Anti-PO Cell is a step in the right direction, but the persistence of Proclaimed Offenders in their home localities suggests that surveillance gaps, not fugitive sophistication, are often the real problem. The same-day resolution of the Kishangarh theft, however, points to improving rapid-response capability in Delhi Police units.
NationPress
12 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Mohit alias Monty and why was he arrested?
Mohit alias Monty is a 31-year-old resident of JJ Colony, Madipur, Delhi, arrested on 1 May 2025 for evading trial in a robbery case registered as FIR No. 98/2018 at Janakpuri Nagar Police Station. He had been declared a Proclaimed Offender by the Dwarka Court on 22 April.
What charges is Mohit alias Monty facing?
He faces charges under Sections 392 (robbery), 411 (dishonestly receiving stolen property), and 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code. The FIR was originally registered in 2018 at Janakpuri Nagar Police Station.
How many criminal cases was the accused previously involved in?
Post-arrest verification revealed that Mohit alias Monty was previously involved in 10 criminal cases, indicating a long-standing criminal record.
What is the special drive against Proclaimed Offenders in Dwarka?
The Dwarka District Police launched a special drive against Proclaimed Offenders under the directions of DCP Kushal Pal Singh, combining technical surveillance with manual intelligence inputs to trace and arrest absconders in the area.
What happened in the separate Kishangarh house theft case?
Police Station Kishangarh arrested Md. Ashad Anwar in connection with a house theft, recovering stolen items including an iPhone, iPad, Apple wristwatches, a Nikon DSLR camera, and other electronic devices — all within hours of the incident being reported.
