Man with Sickle Terrorizes Delhi Residents Posing as Service Worker
A serial offender has instilled fear in Delhi’s Pitampura and Keshavpuram neighborhoods by posing as a delivery agent or repairman to target homes during the day. The suspect, often carrying a bag and wearing a deceptive smile, specifically targets afternoons when women or children are alone. Recent CCTV footage from May 8 captures him attempting to force entry into a Keshavpuram apartment after a woman opened the door. He brandished a large sickle but fled when the victim raised an alarm. This incident follows a more severe robbery on April 21 in Maurya Enclave, where the same individual allegedly held a teenager hostage at knifepoint, escaping with cash and gold jewelry worth approximately Rs 29 lakh. Despite clear video evidence and multiple witness accounts, the accused remains at large nearly 20 days later, prompting police to scan footage and conduct raids. Local residents express deep concern over security lapses, with many now verifying identities via CCTV before opening doors. The case highlights growing anxiety regarding personal safety in residential colonies as authorities struggle to apprehend the elusive criminal before he strikes again.
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Man with Sickle Terrorizes Delhi Residents Posing as Service Worker
A serial offender has instilled fear in Delhi’s Pitampura and Keshavpuram neighborhoods by posing as a delivery agent or repairman to target homes during the day. The suspect, often carrying a bag and wearing a deceptive smile, specifically targets afternoons when women or children are alone. Recent CCTV footage from May 8 captures him attempting to force entry into a Keshavpuram apartment after a woman opened the door. He brandished a large sickle but fled when the victim raised an alarm. This incident follows a more severe robbery on April 21 in Maurya Enclave, where the same individual allegedly held a teenager hostage at knifepoint, escaping with cash and gold jewelry worth approximately Rs 29 lakh. Despite clear video evidence and multiple witness accounts, the accused remains at large nearly 20 days later, prompting police to scan footage and conduct raids. Local residents express deep concern over security lapses, with many now verifying identities via CCTV before opening doors. The case highlights growing anxiety regarding personal safety in residential colonies as authorities struggle to apprehend the elusive criminal before he strikes again.
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