In a shocking case from Delhi, a 21-year-old man allegedly orchestrated a robbery to steal ₹10 lakh from his own father, driven by the desire to maintain a lavish lifestyle, leading to his arrest and recovery of the stolen funds.
Key Points
- A 21-year-old Delhi man allegedly planned a robbery to steal ₹10 lakh from his father.
- The motive behind the robbery was to fund the son's lavish lifestyle.
- The son and two associates were arrested in connection with the crime.
- Police recovered the stolen cash and the scooter used in the robbery.
- The pistol used in the crime was procured from Munger, Bihar, for ₹45,000.
To fund his lavish lifestyle, a 21-year-old man, along with two associates, allegedly orchestrated an armed robbery to steal Rs 10 lakh from his father in east Delhi's Laxmi Nagar area, an official said on Wednesday.
All three - Tavleen alias Rehat, son of the victim, Mohit Kumar Tiwari (22) and Pankaj (22) - have been arrested.
According to the police, the complainant was on a two-wheeler in the Laxmi Nagar area and was waylaid by Tavleen and Mohit, who were both wearing masks and riding a scooty.
While Tavleen was riding the scooty, Mohit was pillion and fired two rounds in the air to intimidate the victim. Pankaj was actively involved in planning and executing the offence.
Police said the crime was reported on March 31, following which a case was registered at Laxmi Nagar police station.
A police team scanned over 200 CCTV footage from the area and adjoining routes to trace the suspects.
Investigation and Arrests
During the course of the investigation, the complainant's son, Tavleen, emerged as a key suspect and was apprehended from Mukherjee Nagar while attempting to flee, the officer said, adding that Tavleen had planned the robbery with his associates to obtain easy money for a lavish lifestyle.
Police said Mohit and Pankaj had fled to Bihar on a private bus from Anand Vihar after committing the crime. The police team tracked the vehicle and intercepted it at the Lucknow Toll Plaza, leading to their arrest.
The investigation also revealed that Mohit had procured the pistol used in the crime from Munger in Bihar for Rs 45,000.
Recovery and Further Investigation
Police have recovered the robbed cash and the scooter used in the offence. Efforts are underway to recover the weapon and trace the source of the firearm.
Police added that none of the accused has any previous criminal involvement, while further investigation is underway.
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