Delhi Police arrest 3 in 4 burglary cases, recover gold and pistols
Synopsis
Delhi Police's Anti-Burglary Cell cracked four house theft and burglary cases using footage from 700 CCTV cameras, arresting two alleged burglars and a gold-melting receiver of stolen property. The haul — 42.11 grams of melted gold, two country-made pistols, and a full kit of break-in tools — points to an organised burglary network operating across South-West Delhi.
Key Takeaways
Delhi Police's Anti-Burglary Cell, South-West District arrested three individuals — Mohd.
Arif , Afsar , and Inzamam Sheikh alias Raja Sheikh — on 24 August .
The arrests resolved four cases of house theft and burglary registered at PS Palam Village , PS Govind Puri , and PS Keshav Puram .
Investigators analysed footage from approximately 700 CCTV cameras to identify the suspects.
Recoveries include 42.11 grams of melted gold , two country-made pistols , and multiple house-breaking tools.
Arif was arrested from Maujpur, Delhi on 5 August ; Afsar from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh .
Further investigation is underway.
The Anti-Burglary Cell of Delhi Police's South-West District has arrested three individuals — two alleged burglars and a receiver of stolen property — in connection with four house theft and burglary cases across the capital. The arrests, announced on Monday, 24 August, led to the recovery of 42.11 grams of melted gold, two country-made pistols, and a cache of house-breaking tools.
The Accused
The three arrested individuals have been identified as Mohd. Arif, Afsar, and Inzamam Sheikh alias Raja Sheikh. According to police, Mohd. Arif and Afsar are the alleged burglars, while Inzamam Sheikh was allegedly receiving stolen gold ornaments from the duo and melting them down. The cases are linked to police stations at PS Palam Village, PS Govind Puri, and PS Keshav Puram.
How the Investigation Unfolded
The operation was launched after the Anti-Burglary Cell was directed to gather intelligence on burglars active in the South-West District. A dedicated team was constituted under the leadership of Inspector Ram Kumar, In-Charge of the Anti-Burglary Cell, and under the supervision of ACP Sandeep Ghai, Operations, South-West District.
During the investigation of two burglary cases registered at PS Palam Village, officers analysed footage from approximately 700 CCTV cameras installed in and around the crime scenes. The footage allegedly showed the same group of suspects arriving at locations on a motorcycle and committing the burglaries. Technical analysis subsequently identified Mohd. Arif and a co-accused, Irshad alias Bhanu, as suspects.
Arrests and Recoveries
On 5 August, Mohd. Arif was arrested from Maujpur, Delhi. During interrogation, he allegedly disclosed that he and his associates had carried out the two Palam-area burglaries using a stolen motorcycle — the motorcycle itself allegedly stolen from the Keshav Puram area. A country-made pistol and a set of house-breaking tools — including a hammer, iron pipe, pliers, two spanners, a screwdriver, a key, and a wire cutter — were recovered at his instance.
Co-accused Afsar was subsequently arrested from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, and a second country-made pistol was allegedly recovered from his possession. The trail then led investigators to Inzamam Sheikh alias Raja Sheikh, from whose possession 42.11 grams of melted gold — reportedly obtained from stolen ornaments — was recovered.
What Comes Next
Police confirmed that further investigation into all four cases is ongoing. The team that cracked the cases comprised SI Bachchu Singh, HC Anshu, HC Kanti Lal, HC Sunil Kumar, HC Himmat Singh, HC Sanjay Kumar, HC Bhagirath, Constable Ravinder, Constable Lalit, and Constable Sachin. The arrests underscore the growing use of CCTV-driven surveillance as a primary investigative tool in property crime cases across Delhi.
Point of View
Suggesting this was not opportunistic theft but an organised chain. Four cases solved is a creditable clearance, but the absconding co-accused Irshad alias Bhanu remains at large, and until the full network is mapped, the cell's work is incomplete.
NationPress
24 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who were arrested by Delhi Police's Anti-Burglary Cell?
Delhi Police arrested three individuals: Mohd. Arif and Afsar , both alleged burglars, and Inzamam Sheikh alias Raja Sheikh , who allegedly received and melted down stolen gold ornaments. The arrests were announced on 24 August.
How many cases did the arrests help solve?
The three arrests helped resolve four cases of house theft and burglary registered at PS Palam Village, PS Govind Puri, and PS Keshav Puram in Delhi.
What was recovered from the accused?
Police recovered 42.11 grams of melted gold from Inzamam Sheikh, two country-made pistols — one each from Mohd. Arif and Afsar — and a set of house-breaking tools including a hammer, iron pipe, pliers, spanners, screwdriver, key, and wire cutter.
How did Delhi Police identify the burglars?
Investigators analysed footage from approximately 700 CCTV cameras installed near the crime scenes in the Palam Village area. The footage allegedly showed the same suspects arriving on a motorcycle, which led to the technical identification of Mohd. Arif and a co-accused.
Is the investigation complete?
No. Delhi Police confirmed that further investigation into all four cases is ongoing. A co-accused, Irshad alias Bhanu, has been identified but was not listed among those arrested.
