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Mastermind among 7 of inter-state gang arrested for robbery in Palwal

Palwal police arrested seven members of an inter-state gang, including the mastermind, for allegedly robbing a driver and an employee of a bullion trader. The suspects allegedly impersonated officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence to intercept the victims' vehicle on a national highway and took off with cash and gold.

State

Multiple States

First reported

April 2026

Agency involved

Palwal Police and Crime Unit

Arrests

7 suspects

Charges or sections cited

Relevant sections of the BNS

Status

Accused arrested and undergoing further questioning

The full story

Everything you need to know about this case, in one place.

During the operation, authorities recovered Rs 17.50 lakh in cash, 138 grams of gold, two vehicles, fake number plates, mobile phones, and a motorcycle. Investigators utilized cyber technology and footage from over 250 closed-circuit television cameras across multiple regions to track down and apprehend the suspects in Delhi and Faridabad.

According to the police, the gang's mastermind was previously sacked from the Ministry of Defence. Investigators stated that the gang conducted reconnaissance before using fake identities and number plates to pose as law enforcement officers and commit robberies in several states.

Not yet reported: The reports do not specify the final court proceedings or whether any additional suspects remain at large.

Where the case stands

The latest position in the reports we read.

Seven members of the gang have been arrested by the police, and further probe into their activities and past offences is underway.

Who was affected

Described in general terms; we do not name victims.

The victims included a bullion trader's driver and employee who were transporting cash and gold.

Timeline

Key dates as reported, oldest first.

April 2The accused allegedly intercepted a car near HUDA Chowk and robbed the driver and employee of gold and cash.

How the scam worked

The method described in the reports.

The gang conducted reconnaissance to target individuals carrying valuables, such as bullion and traders.
They used fake identities and vehicles fitted with fake number plates to impersonate officers of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence.
The suspects intercepted the victims' vehicle on a national highway, forced them to stop, and carried out the robbery.
During at least one incident, they forced an employee to accompany them in their vehicle before releasing him in another city.

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Sources and further reading

Optional. The full story is above; these are the original reports it was prepared from.

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