Delhi’s law enforcers turned the tide on urban crime with a bold nighttime ambush. The South East district’s Anti Auto Theft Squad, alongside Pul Prahladpur station personnel, received a tip about a wanted snatcher lurking near MB Road. What followed was a tense gun battle that ended with the capture of 22-year-old Satish Bhati, a repeat offender known for his daring mobile heists.
Bhati, cornered by the encircling officers, resorted to firing his pistol wildly. The police, trained for such scenarios, responded with controlled counterfire, subduing him effectively. No officers were harmed, a testament to their tactical prowess.
A thorough search yielded six snatched mobile phones linking back to recent robberies, the suspect’s getaway motorcycle, and his high-tech firearm. Probe details paint a picture of a crime spree: On January 22 alone, Bhati and his unnamed associate struck four times in Kalkaji, Amar Colony, Okhla Industrial Area, and Pul Prahladpur jurisdictions, preying on unsuspecting pedestrians.
Authorities have seized the items and are cross-verifying the phones with FIRs from affected stations. Bhati’s past offenses are being dug into, and special units are raiding hideouts to nab his accomplice. This bust not only disrupts a violent ring but also sends a strong message to similar criminals plaguing Delhi’s streets.
As the investigation unfolds, more arrests seem imminent, bolstering hopes for safer neighborhoods amid a surge in such daylight depredations.