Delhi News: A man from Delhi has been arrested for stealing from three houses to fund his trip to the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The accused, identified as Arvind alias Bhola, targeted houses in Dabri's Rajpuri area on January 17, stealing jewellery and expensive items.
During questioning by the Dwarka Police’s burglary cell, Arvind admitted to the thefts. He explained that he and his friends wanted to attend the Maha Kumbh but faced financial difficulties. Arvind comes from a financially struggling family, with his father working as a labourer and his mother employed as a domestic helper. He also has seven siblings, making it difficult for them to afford such trips.
This is not Arvind’s first encounter with the law. According to the police, 16 cases of theft and burglary have been registered against him, and he was first arrested in 2020. Investigators revealed that Arvind allegedly turned to theft due to poverty and to sustain his drug addiction.
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The police have recovered stolen items and are conducting further investigations to determine if he is connected to other crimes in the area.
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In separate news, Delhi, robbers from a “slingshot gang” stole jewellery worth Rs 1 crore at a busy traffic intersection in Bharat Nagar. Vijay Verma, a Karol Bagh jeweller, was heading home with his son and driver when two men on a scooter followed them. At a red light near Lakshmibai College, the pillion rider used a slingshot to smash their car window and snatched a bag containing the jewellery. Police have registered a case and are analysing CCTV footage to identify the suspects. The gang is known for similar robberies across Delhi, and efforts are underway to trace their movements.