Tis Hazari Court Robbery: Police Recover Rs 15.90 Lakh Cash

Police have made significant progress in the Rs 24.90 lakh robbery case registered in the Sabzi Mandi area of north Delhi. Six suspects have been identified, one accused has been arrested and Rs 15.90 lakh in cash has been seized.

The robbery was committed on October 26, 2026, around 7 pm. The complainant, Suresh Sharma, aged 48, was riding a motorcycle from Kucha Mahajan to Karawal Nagar carrying Rs 24.90 lakh. Near Gate No. 5 of the Tis Hazari Court complex, by Gokhale Market, an unidentified person approached from behind, took the cash from his bag and ran away.

The police control room received the information, following which FIR 463/2026 was registered at Sabzi Mandi police station and a probe was initiated.

Taking the seriousness of the matter into account, a dedicated police team was set up. The investigation relied on CCTV footage, technical evidence, a network of informers and local intelligence.

After sustained efforts, police identified six suspects linked to the incident. They are reportedly residents of Dilshad Garden, Shahdara and Agra.

During the operation, Gaurav alias Teda was arrested from Shahdara. Rs 15.90 lakh in cash was recovered from the Agra house of Ankit alias Kalu, the principal conspirator in the case.

Police say the recovery is a major and important clue in the investigation.

Raids are continuing to arrest the other accused who are still absconding. Investigators are also trying to recover the remaining Rs 9 lakh, determine the role of each suspect and reveal the entire conspiracy.

According to officials, the case was cracked through effective CCTV analysis, technical probe, human intelligence and coordinated work by multiple teams. Northern District Police said the investigation is ongoing and the absconding accused will be arrested soon.