NEW DELHI, February 15 (ANI): A robbery allegedly carried out by the notorious “Gala Ghotu” (choking) gang has surfaced from the Maujpur area of northeast Delhi, with CCTV footage of the incident going viral on social media. The attack occurred around 1 a.m. on February 10.
The incident took place while a young man was returning home from work. As he passed through a deserted stretch of road, he was ambushed by three men who had reportedly been lying in wait.
Viral CCTV footage shows the suspects choking the victim from behind before throwing him to the ground. While he lay on the ground, unable to resist, the other accomplices searched him. The assailants allegedly snatched Rs 2,500 in cash and a bag before fleeing the scene.
The gang has reportedly been active for some time. On August 27 last year, a Delhi Police team apprehended two members of the “Gala Ghotu” gang following a brief encounter in connection with a robbery case.
A country-made pistol, one empty cartridge, one live cartridge and a robbed mobile phone belonging to the complainant were recovered from their possession.
Speaking to ANI, DCP North-West Bhisham Singh said, “On 25.08.2025, a complainant reported that on the intervening night of 24/08/2025 at about 12:06 a.m., while he was returning from Rohini to his residence at Malka Ganj on his motorcycle, he stopped near Prembari Pul, just before the ascent of Keshav Puram Flyover, to attend to nature’s call. He parked his motorcycle on the left side without locking it and went down near the wall. Meanwhile, two unknown boys approached him from behind. One of them caught hold of him from behind and pushed him to the ground by holding his neck, while the other forcibly took away his belongings.”
“The accused persons robbed his mobile phone and a purse containing Rs 15,000 in cash, an Aadhaar card, ATM card, PAN card, RC of his motorcycle, driving license and other documents. They also snatched his gold ring from his right-hand finger and fled from the spot,” DCP Singh added. (ANI)
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