‘Inspired’ by John Abraham movie, man turned robber

NEW DELHI: He was a fan of Bollywood actor John Abraham. Inspired by his character in‘ Shootout at Wadala’, he wanted to become famous and lead a gang.

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To fulfil his dream, he left studies and joined a small gang. He started doing drugs, committed thefts and started a gang. The gang carried out robberies masterminded by him. In the last six months, he has been involved in over 12 cases of robberies reported from across Delhi.

Aman (20), along with his associate Abdul (28), landed in the police net on Saturday.

With an increase in the number of robberies in the area, a separate team was formed to keep a close watch on local criminals.

“An information was received that Aman will come neat Dwarka Sector 14 Metro station following which a trap was laid and he was apprehended,” DCP southwest, Manoj C, said.

A man, has been allegedly involved in over two dozen robberies. With his arrest, one stolen Bajaj motorcycle and 12 mobiles phones have been recovered.

“Am an was a brilliant student till class 12, but fell into bad company after his parents separated. He dropped out of school and started taking drugs. He committed petty crimes. He was inspired by movies and wanted to make his own gang and be identified as a renowned criminal. He served six months in jail and came out in March,” the DCP said.

During questioning, Aman told police he wanted to make quick money and be like John Abraham. He said he even went to Mumbai to meet him.