iPhone 16 Snatched From Canadian National in High-Security India Gate Area
A Canadian national visiting Delhi became the victim of a late-night snatching incident near India Gate after two motorcycle-borne youths allegedly stole his iPhone 16 and fled the scene, police said on Monday.
According to police officials, the victim, identified as Sukhwinder Singh, had arrived in Delhi from Canada on May 20 and was staying at a hotel in Aerocity. The incident took place around 1:00 AM on May 22 near the Army Office on Shershah Suri Road in the high-security Kartavya Path area.
Police said Singh was taking a selfie near India Gate when the accused approached him on a motorcycle. “The pillion rider, reportedly wearing a pink shirt, allegedly snatched the iPhone 16 from the victim's hand before both accused fled towards Mathura Road,” officials said.
How Did the Snatching Take Place?
Police stated that both suspects had covered their faces during the crime, making identification difficult. After receiving information about the incident, personnel from Kartavya Path Police Station rushed to the spot and began an inquiry.
A case has been registered against unidentified persons, and investigators are now examining CCTV footage from nearby areas to identify and trace the accused.
The incident has raised concerns over tourist safety in one of Delhi’s most heavily guarded zones, frequently visited by both domestic and international travellers.
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In another incident reported from the national capital, a 21-year-old man sustained a gunshot injury during a party in Delhi’s Rohini district.
According to Delhi Police, the victim, identified as Raja, suffered a bullet injury in his abdomen after an alleged accidental firing at a private residence in Jain Nagar under the Begampur Police Station area.
“The victim was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital, where he is undergoing treatment,” an official said.
Police added that the incident occurred during a gathering at the house, after which several people present at the spot allegedly fled.
“Preliminary assessment suggests that the firing may have been accidental,” police said, adding that a detailed investigation is underway to determine the exact sequence of events.
(With inputs from ANI)