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Crime
Delhi Police Arrest 28-Year-Old Firoz in Harsh Vihar ₹13 Lakh Theft
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 05:38 PM
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Police in North‑East Delhi’s Harsh Vihar area detained 28‑year‑old Firoz on August 19 for allegedly stealing ₹13 million, adding to his 12 prior cases.
On August 19, law‑enforcement officials in the Harsh Vihar locality of North‑East Delhi apprehended a 28‑year‑old suspect identified as Firoz. The arrest followed a detailed investigation into a reported theft of approximately ₹13 million from a private residence in the area.
According to the police, the stolen cash was discovered missing after the victim reported the loss. Investigators traced the crime to Firoz, who is already known to the authorities for a series of prior offenses; twelve criminal cases have been registered against him before this incident.
Delhi Police spokesperson confirmed that Firoz was taken into custody and will be presented before the local magistrate within the statutory time frame. The suspect faces charges of theft and criminal breach of trust, and bail considerations will be decided by the court.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about property crimes in the capital’s peripheral neighborhoods, prompting the police to intensify patrols and community awareness initiatives in Harsh Vihar and surrounding districts.
According to the police, the stolen cash was discovered missing after the victim reported the loss. Investigators traced the crime to Firoz, who is already known to the authorities for a series of prior offenses; twelve criminal cases have been registered against him before this incident.
Delhi Police spokesperson confirmed that Firoz was taken into custody and will be presented before the local magistrate within the statutory time frame. The suspect faces charges of theft and criminal breach of trust, and bail considerations will be decided by the court.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about property crimes in the capital’s peripheral neighborhoods, prompting the police to intensify patrols and community awareness initiatives in Harsh Vihar and surrounding districts.