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Delhi robberies: Kingpin rented homes, kept rotating gang members, says probe

According to police, Ahmed is the kingpin of the gang that committed a slew of gunpoint robberies in New Friends Colony, Model Town, Patel Nagar and Pandav Nagar in the past month. While two of his associates have been arrested, Ahmed and three others are absconding.

Police claimed that Ahmed’s elder brother helped him get rented accommodation in several areas including Loni and Murad Nagar in Ghaziabad, Shastri Park and Maujpur in North East Delhi.

Since May-end, Burhan Ahmed (23) has rented at least four houses in Delhi and Ghaziabad, where he stayed after allegedly committing robberies across the city. “He does this so neighbours don’t constantly wonder why he comes back home early in the morning and doubt his movements,” said a police officer.

According to police, Ahmed is the kingpin of the gang that committed a slew of gunpoint robberies in New Friends Colony, Model Town, Patel Nagar and Pandav Nagar in the past month. While two of his associates have been arrested, Ahmed and three others are absconding.

Investigation has revealed that Ahmed “recruited young men — especially those with no criminal history — into his gang and “rotates” their assignments”. “So, one day he would have two men rob a house, another day, he would get another pair to target a store,” said an officer.

Ahmed was last arrested in March for a slew of robbery cases in North East Delhi and got out of prison in the third week of May. An officer said, “He was arrested because of CCTV footage, so this time he changed his modus operandi. One member would wear a helmet and the other two covered their faces with a cloth.”

Police claimed that Ahmed’s elder brother helped him get rented accommodation in several areas including Loni and Murad Nagar in Ghaziabad, Shastri Park and Maujpur in North East Delhi.

“Ahmed was first arrested from Gokalpuri in a theft case. He dropped out in Class V and used to work at a bakery before quitting. He allegedly commits the crimes to fund his drug addiction,” a senior police officer said, adding that he lured associates by promising them a luxurious life.

Mahender Singh Manral

Mahender Singh Manral is an Assistant Editor with the national bureau of The Indian Express. He is known for his impactful and breaking stories. He covers the Ministry of Home Affairs, Investigative Agencies, National Investigative Agency, Central Bureau of Investigation, Law Enforcement Agencies, Paramilitary Forces, and internal security. Prior to this, Manral had extensively reported on city-based crime stories along with that he also covered the anti-corruption branch of the Delhi government for a decade. He is known for his knack for News and a detailed understanding of stories. He also worked with Mail Today as a senior correspondent for eleven months. He has also worked with The Pioneer for two years where he was exclusively covering crime beat. During his initial days of the career he also worked with The Statesman newspaper in the national capital, where he was entrusted with beats like crime, education, and the Delhi Jal Board. A graduate in Mass Communication, Manral is always in search of stories that impact lives. ... Read More

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