Man wanted in 35 thefts arrested

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police Crime Branch arrested an alleged gangster involved in over 35 cases of burglary and robbery.

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Nizam (36) reportedly disappeared after he was granted bail by the Rohini Court in 2009. After he did not turn up, he was declared as a proclaimed offender.

The police received information that Nazim would visit his associates in Ramlila Ground, Jahangir Puri, where they were to plan another burglary. Following the tip off, a police team went to the spot and laid a trap.

“He was spotted by the police team and cornered. He tried to flee, but was overpowered and apprehended,” joint commissioner of police (crime) Ravindra Yadav said. “He is involved in more than 35 cases of burglary and robberies in northwest and outer Delhi and had become a terror among the residents,” he added.

During questioning, Nizam said he was born in a slum in Jahangirpur. Nizam started rag-picking for a livelihood. He was unable to make enough money and started stealing.

“In 2008, he formed a gang with the budding criminals of Jahangir Puri, Delhi. They called it ‘the Nizam gang’. Initially, this gang used to commit daytime burglaries ... But in 2010, they started robbing people fearlessly ,” Yadav said.