Insider Betrayal: Suspect Arrested in Golf Links Armed Dacoity
Delhi Police Crime Branch arrests Sushil Kumar, an insider suspect in the high-profile Golf Links armed dacoity case.
In a major breakthrough, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has apprehended a key suspect in the high-profile Golf Links armed dacoity case. The 22-year-old accused, identified as Sushil Kumar, had been on the run for months and carried a bounty of ₹50,000 on his head before his eventual capture in Bihar.
The Dramatic Arrest
The operation to nab the fugitive culminated on October 31, 2026. Acting on precise intelligence, the Anti-Extortion and Kidnapping Cell (AEKC) tracked Kumar to the Madhubani district of Bihar. He was intercepted and taken into custody near the Ghoghardiha Railway Station. Following his arrest, the suspect was transported back to the capital and presented before a court to begin legal proceedings.
A Night of Terror at Golf Links
The arrest brings a significant resolution to a case that sent shockwaves through Delhi's elite circles. The incident occurred on April 16, 2026, at house number 187 in the upscale Golf Links neighborhood. The residence belongs to 76-year-old businessman Ashok Chawla.
According to police records, a gang of seven to eight armed men forcibly entered the premises. The attackers were equipped with swords and other lethal weapons, which they used to threaten and assault the family members. In a swift and violent operation, the gang escaped with cash and jewellery valued between ₹30 lakh and ₹35 lakh.
The 'Insider' Plot
The investigation revealed a chilling detail: the robbery was not a random act but a planned breach facilitated from within. Authorities allege that Sushil Kumar played a pivotal role as an insider. He had been hired as domestic help at the Chawla residence only a few days before the heist took place.
Police believe Kumar used his position of trust to gather intelligence on the household and assist the gang in planning their entry and execution of the crime.
The Legal Pursuit
The case was officially registered as FIR No. 29/2026 at the Tughlak Road police station under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). As Kumar evaded capture, the courts issued non-bailable warrants against him, and proceedings were initiated under Section 84 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
The pressure intensified on October 22, 2026, when a reward of ₹50,000 was officially announced for any information leading to his arrest.
The Team Behind the Operation
The successful capture of the suspect was the result of a coordinated effort by a specialized team. The operation was conducted under the supervision of ACP Pankaj Arora and led by Inspector Veer Singh. With Kumar's arrest, the police have now secured several key players, as six other individuals involved in the dacoity had been apprehended earlier in the investigation.