Delhi Police arrest woman in Jyoti Nagar robbery; two male accomplices absconding
Synopsis
A 24-year-old woman allegedly posed as a passerby to lure a Delhi commuter into a trap near Ambedkar College, where two male associates physically restrained and robbed him of ₹13,000. Arrested six days after the incident, Anjali alias Fula was found to have a prior criminal record — while her two male accomplices remain at large.
Key Takeaways
Delhi Police arrested Anjali alias Fula (24) , resident of Ganga Vihar , on 6 November 2026 in connection with a robbery at Loni Gol Chakkar .
The victim, Kalkadeen (42) of Ashok Nagar , was allegedly lured and robbed of ₹13,000 on 31 October 2026 near Ambedkar College .
491/2026 was registered at Jyoti Nagar police station under Sections 309(4) and 3(5) of the BNS .
Anjali allegedly has a prior criminal record at Gokalpuri police station under Sections 309(4), 317(2), and 3(5) of the BNS .
Two male accomplices remain absconding ; police say efforts to apprehend them are ongoing.
Delhi Police have arrested a 24-year-old woman in connection with a robbery case registered at Jyoti Nagar police station, in which a man was allegedly assaulted and robbed of ₹13,000 by three accused on 31 October 2026. The arrested accused has been identified as Anjali alias Fula, a resident of Ganga Vihar, Delhi. Her two male associates remain at large.
How the Robbery Unfolded
According to police, the complainant, Kalkadeen (42), a resident of Ashok Nagar, was travelling from Gokulpuri Metro Station towards Sadar Bazar when he encountered a woman near Loni Gol Chakkar at around 4:15 pm. After a brief conversation, the woman allegedly lured him towards a nursery near Ambedkar College, where her two male associates were waiting.
One of the men allegedly restrained the complainant's arms while Anjali allegedly kicked him to the ground. The other male accused then allegedly snatched ₹13,000 in cash before all three fled the spot. The complainant subsequently lodged a complaint, leading to the registration of FIR No. 491/2026 at Jyoti Nagar police station on 31 October 2026, under Sections 309(4) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Arrest and Investigation
Anjali was apprehended on 6 November 2026 following sustained efforts by a dedicated team led by the Station House Officer of Jyoti Nagar police station. During questioning, she allegedly admitted to her role in the crime and disclosed information about her two male associates, police said.
Further verification by investigators revealed that Anjali was previously implicated in another criminal case registered at Gokalpuri police station under Sections 309(4), 317(2), and 3(5) of the BNS, suggesting a possible pattern of similar offences.
Prior Criminal Record
The discovery of Anjali's prior case at Gokalpuri adds a layer of concern, as it indicates the accused was not a first-time offender at the time of the alleged 31 October incident. This is consistent with a broader pattern seen in organised street-level robberies in the Delhi National Capital Region, where accused individuals often have prior records under similar provisions of law.
Search for Absconding Accused
Police confirmed that efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the two remaining male accused. Further investigation into FIR No. 491/2026 is in progress. With the primary accused in custody and her disclosures on record, investigators are expected to close in on the absconding duo in the coming days.
Point of View
And one that the city's policing infrastructure has struggled to deter. That Anjali allegedly had a prior case under identical BNS provisions raises the question of why she was not on an active surveillance list. With two accused still absconding, the arrest, while creditable, leaves the case incomplete. The broader issue is the gap between FIR registration and timely apprehension in organised petty crime — a gap that disproportionately affects working-class commuters in transit corridors like Gokulpuri.
NationPress
7 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested in the Jyoti Nagar robbery case?
Delhi Police arrested Anjali alias Fula (24) , a resident of Ganga Vihar, Delhi, on 6 November 2026. She is accused of luring the victim and participating in the robbery of ₹13,000 on 31 October 2026 near Ambedkar College, Loni Gol Chakkar.
What happened to the robbery victim in the Jyoti Nagar case?
The complainant, Kalkadeen (42), was allegedly lured away from his route near Loni Gol Chakkar by the accused woman on 31 October 2026. He was physically restrained and kicked to the ground by the trio before ₹13,000 was snatched from him.
What charges were filed in the Jyoti Nagar robbery case?
FIR No. 491/2026 was registered at Jyoti Nagar police station on 31 October 2026 under Sections 309(4) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). These provisions relate to robbery and common intention under the new criminal code.
Does the arrested woman have a prior criminal record?
Yes, police confirmed that Anjali alias Fula was previously involved in a case registered at Gokalpuri police station under Sections 309(4), 317(2), and 3(5) of the BNS — provisions related to robbery and other offences.
Have all accused in the Jyoti Nagar robbery been caught?
No. Only Anjali alias Fula has been arrested so far. Her two male accomplices, who allegedly physically restrained the victim and snatched the cash, remain absconding. Police say efforts to identify and apprehend them are ongoing.
