Nightfall and Fury: How a Routine Patrol Unraveled a Wild Robber Chase in Delhi

The night, in Prem Nagar, was perhaps quiet—just like any other late hour, you could say. It was roughly 2:40 AM when a vigilant Delhi police team, out on a routine patrol, spotted something distinctly amiss. A white Swift Dzire, rather conspicuously cruising near a public park, caught their eye. And why? Well, it was missing its number plate, for one. A glaring red flag, wouldn't you agree?

So, the officers signaled the driver to stop. But, and this is where the story truly begins, their signal was utterly ignored. Instead, the driver stomped on the accelerator, hoping, one imagines, to melt away into the inky darkness. A chase, then, was instantly on.

The police, of course, weren't about to let that happen. They pursued the speeding vehicle, sirens wailing, lights flashing, a frantic ballet of metal and momentum through the sleeping city streets. Then, suddenly, a shot rang out. One of the car's occupants, clearly desperate, had opened fire on the pursuing officers. This wasn't just a chase anymore; it was an active threat.

In a rapid response, the police retaliated, aiming for the car's tyres—a strategic move to disable the fleeing vehicle and minimize further risk. And it worked. The Dzire, losing control, careened and then slammed violently into a divider. The impact was enough to bring the wild ride to a jarring, decisive halt.

Yet, the drama wasn't over. The occupants, unwilling to surrender so easily, burst out of the wreckage and tried to escape on foot, scrambling into the nearby darkness. But the officers, ever persistent, weren't far behind. After a brief foot chase through the early morning shadows, all three individuals were apprehended.

The alleged robbers, later identified as Prateek, Shivam, and Aas Mohd, were quickly taken into custody. What did they find, you ask? A significant haul, actually: two semi-automatic pistols, four live cartridges, and two empty shells—a stark reminder of the gunfire that had just unfolded. Oh, and the getaway car itself, naturally.

It turns out, these weren't some fresh-faced first-timers. Prateek, 22, from Budh Vihar, already had about 15 cases against his name. Shivam, 23, from Prem Nagar, boasted an even longer rap sheet with around 20 cases. And Aas Mohd, 22, hailing from Nangloi, had his own tally of roughly 15 cases. Their previous alleged offenses spanned everything from snatching and robbery to even attempt to murder. This encounter, in essence, brought an end to their latest alleged escapade, hopefully making the city a little safer, at least for now. It’s a vivid reminder, really, of the dangers our police forces face, and the vigilance required to keep us all just a bit more secure.