SENSATIONAL MURDER CUM ATTEMPTED ROBBERY CASE SOLVED

Sensational murder-cum-attempted robbery case solved.

New Delhi: With the arrest of one person, a case of sensational murder and attempted robbery in the area of  famous bullion market of Dariba Kalan, Kotwali has been solved by Delhi Police.

At around 9 PM on 10^th of June, 3 armed robbers banged into the shop of Sh. Kanhaiya Lal, located at Ist floor, where he alongwith his sons was preparing to wind up for the day. The robbers tried to loot the cash and jewellery, but were faced with resistance. In the scuffle, while trying to flee, one of the robbers fired rounds with a country made weapon, there by injuring Sh. Kanhaiya Lal. The bullet hit him in the abdomen. All of them managed to escape. The victim was immediately shifted to Sushruta Trauma centre,  where he was declared as brought  dead.

Several teams were formed to investigate the case and nab the criminals. Following some clues, it came to notice that criminals had conducted thorough reccee before committing this act and had also stayed in a hotel in Paharganj area for a night. With the help of CCTV footages and other clues, their identity was established. It followed that they could also try to flee out of the country. Authorities at various airports were put on alert and look out circulars were issued. One of the culprits namely Karan Valecha was nabbed at IGI Airport while trying to flee to Bangkok.

On interrogation, Karan told that he has been living in Bangkok for the last 4-4½ years and used to come to India to commit crimes off and on. As he had worked in the area of Dariba Kalan 6-7 years back, he had good knowledge of the topography which helped him plan and execute it well.

Arrest of Karan Valecha in less than 24 hours of the incident has helped in restoring the faith of people in the security of the area. Members of Market Association have also assured the Police of maximum co-operation in maintaining the area secure and free from crime.

Several teams of North District are on the hunt to catch the remaining criminals at the earliest.

Profile of the accused:–

                                                Karan Valecha is class 12^th drop out. He worked with his father, who had a shop of jewellery designing. Later he did job work in jewellery shops in Chandni Chowk and Karol Bagh area. In 2010, he got a job in Bangkok and since then was living there. One of his brother is also settled in Bangkok.

(SINDHU PILLAI) IPS

Dy. Commissioner of Police,

North District, Delhi.

Source:Delhi Police (PR CELL)