Armed Gang Flees With Rs 2.3 Crore in Delhi Old City Heist

A major robbery has come to light in the Lahari Gate locality of Old Delhi, with authorities reporting the theft of Rs 2.3 crore from a commercial establishment. According to initial reports, four armed criminals entered the premises and threatened an office employee at gunpoint before fleeing the scene with cash stored in a cabinet.

The assailants targeted the cash reserves kept in an almirah within the office, police said. The swift nature of the operation, coupled with the brandishing of firearms, left the employee unable to resist or raise an alarm during the crucial moments of the robbery.

The incident underscores ongoing security concerns in the busy commercial hub of Old Delhi. Law enforcement authorities have registered a case and launched a manhunt for the suspects. Investigators are examining CCTV footage from nearby establishments and conducting raids at suspected hideouts in a bid to apprehend the culprits and recover the stolen funds.

The robbery marks one of the more significant cash heists in the capital in recent months, prompting police to intensify patrols and security measures in the densely populated Lahari Gate area.