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Armed Robbery in Rohini: Rs 2.5 crore Stolen, Police Fired Upon in Delhi
✍️ India TV News
🗓 09 Sep 2026, 11:18 AM
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A businessman’s residence in Rohini, Delhi was robbed of cash worth Rs 2.5 crore, and police responding to the incident came under fire, with officers hit by eleven rounds.
Delhi police received an emergency call on Tuesday night reporting a violent robbery at a businessman’s house in the Rohini sector. Armed intruders allegedly broke into the residence and made away with cash estimated at Rs 2.5 crore.
When officers arrived at the scene, the suspects opened fire, discharging eleven rounds towards the police team. The report did not specify any injuries among the officers, and no casualties were confirmed at the time.
Investigators have launched a forensic sweep of the property and are reviewing CCTV footage from the neighbourhood to identify the perpetrators. Senior police officials warned that the incident underscores a growing pattern of high‑value thefts in the capital and urged residents to remain vigilant.
The Delhi Police Commissioner’s office said additional patrols would be deployed in Rohini and surrounding areas to deter further criminal activity while the case is pursued.
Authorities have not disclosed any arrests yet, and the investigation remains ongoing.
When officers arrived at the scene, the suspects opened fire, discharging eleven rounds towards the police team. The report did not specify any injuries among the officers, and no casualties were confirmed at the time.
Investigators have launched a forensic sweep of the property and are reviewing CCTV footage from the neighbourhood to identify the perpetrators. Senior police officials warned that the incident underscores a growing pattern of high‑value thefts in the capital and urged residents to remain vigilant.
The Delhi Police Commissioner’s office said additional patrols would be deployed in Rohini and surrounding areas to deter further criminal activity while the case is pursued.
Authorities have not disclosed any arrests yet, and the investigation remains ongoing.