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Armed robbery in Rohini: Rs 2.5 crore looted, police fired upon in 11‑shot attack
✍️ indiatvnews.com
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 02:48 PM
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A businessman’s residence in Rohini, Delhi was robbed of about Rs 2.5 crore, and police responding to the scene came under fire with eleven rounds.
Police said a group of armed men broke into a businessman’s house in the Rohini sector of Delhi on Tuesday, making away with cash and valuables estimated at roughly Rs 2.5 crore. The intruders fled the scene after the robbery, prompting a swift police deployment.
When officers arrived, the suspects opened fire, discharging eleven rounds in a brief exchange. No injuries to police personnel were reported, and the assailants escaped before additional reinforcements could be mobilised.
Delhi’s crime branch has launched a probe, reviewing CCTV footage from the neighbourhood and canvassing local residents for leads. Senior officials warned that the incident underscores a worrying rise in organised thefts in the capital and urged citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity promptly.
When officers arrived, the suspects opened fire, discharging eleven rounds in a brief exchange. No injuries to police personnel were reported, and the assailants escaped before additional reinforcements could be mobilised.
Delhi’s crime branch has launched a probe, reviewing CCTV footage from the neighbourhood and canvassing local residents for leads. Senior officials warned that the incident underscores a worrying rise in organised thefts in the capital and urged citizens to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity promptly.