3 masked men rob Congress leader Alka Lamba's father's Delhi home; CCTV video emerges
Early Sunday, a shocking burglary took place at Alka Lamba's father's home in west Delhi, involving three masked thieves. They stole Rs 1.75 lakh in cash and a selection of jewelry, as recorded by nearby CCTV cameras. The incident occurred in the C-Block, Tagore Garden area, with police now analyzing the footage to identify the suspects and recover the stolen items.
NEW DELHI: In the early hours of Sunday, three masked men allegedly burglarized the home of Congress leader Alka Lamba's father in Tagore Garden, west Delhi, according to PTI. The incident occurred at a house in C-Block, under the jurisdiction of Rajouri Garden police station. CCTV cameras installed at the property captured the intruders entering the house and leaving on a motorcycle, with the footage subsequently circulating widely on social media.
Upon receiving a PCR call at 10.23am regarding the theft, police swiftly dispatched a team to the scene. Upon arrival, they discovered that unidentified individuals had stolen cash and jewelry from the residence. The stolen items included Rs 1.75 lakh in cash, a gold earring, a gold chain, and a diamond ring, according to the Delhi Police statement.
The crime team meticulously inspected the property, and an FIR was registered at the Rajouri Garden police station following a complaint filed by Kanchan Chadha. Alka Lamba, the president of the All India Mahila Congress, confirmed that three masked men entered her father's house and took away his savings and jewelry. She assured that her 88-year-old father remained unharmed during the incident.
The CCTV footage, readily available, showcased the masked men entering the house and swiftly clearing it out within 10 minutes before fleeing on a single motorcycle. Alka Lamba expressed concerns over the safety of residents in Delhi, suggesting that if the police wish, they could easily track down the criminals by investigating every CCTV camera in the area. The first link to the footage has already been handed over to the police, she noted.
Police investigators are currently analyzing the CCTV footage from the house and surrounding areas in an effort to identify and locate the suspects involved in the burglary.
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