Family Held Hostage in Delhi's Golf Links Area During Robbery
Domestic help, accomplices hold family hostage in Delhi's Golf Links, flee with jewellery worth ₹25 lakh
Hindustan Times
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In a shocking incident in Golf Links, New Delhi, a domestic worker and accomplices held the family of liquor businessman Ashok Chawla hostage, stealing jewellery valued at approximately ₹25 lakh (around $30,000 USD). The family was unharmed, and police are investigating the crime, suspecting prior knowledge of the house layout.
- 01Domestic help Sushil is suspected to be the main conspirator in the robbery.
- 02The incident occurred on Thursday evening, involving around six assailants.
- 03CCTV footage indicates that the robbery was pre-planned and executed with precision.
- 04No physical harm was inflicted on the family during the hostage situation.
- 05Police are conducting raids across multiple states to apprehend the suspects.
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In a brazen robbery on Thursday evening, a domestic worker and five accomplices held the family of Ashok Chawla, a liquor businessman, hostage at their residence in Golf Links, New Delhi. The assailants, who allegedly had prior knowledge of the family's valuables and the house layout, threatened the elderly couple, their daughter-in-law, and a child before fleeing with jewellery worth approximately ₹25 lakh (around $30,000 USD). Thankfully, no one was physically harmed during the ordeal. Police have launched an investigation, suspecting that the domestic help, identified as Sushil, played a key role in facilitating the crime. CCTV footage shows the suspects entering the house in a coordinated manner, suggesting meticulous planning. Authorities are currently analyzing the footage, conducting raids in states like Uttar Pradesh and Haryana, and utilizing informants to track down the suspects. Investigators are also examining call records and other technical evidence to identify the culprits.
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This incident raises concerns about safety and security in upscale residential areas, prompting residents to reconsider their security measures.
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