A delivery agent and his associate who robbed of Rs 2 lakh at gunpoint by four unidentified men inside the Pragati Maidan tunnel on Saturday when the victims were going towards Gurugram in a cab to deliver the money. The police on Monday informed, “Two men were apprehended in connection with the robbery incident by Monday night, and the other suspects were successfully identified. Raids and random inspections were being conducted to apprehend them.”The subsequent updates by Delhi Police on Tuesday revealed that five individuals so far have been arrested for being associated with the robbery.Delhi Police Special CP, Dependra Pathak, incharge of the patrolling in Chandni Chowk, said on Monday, “The basic motive behind this patrolling is crime containment, and this is a part of mere surprise inspection (on the ground).”Pragati Maidan tunnel robbery: Delhi Police conducts night patrolling in parts of capitalRead @ANI Story | https://t.co/k1o4H3lsTQ#DelhiPolice #PragatiMaidan #Delhi #Robbery pic.twitter.com/o4v2yLQRmh— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) June 26, 2023He said, “If we look at the statistics of crime in the past few years there has been no increase in it. Whatever crimes have happened, they have been solved effectively and the strictest proceedings have been followed by the Delhi Police. Its a part of institutional and professional policing, and Delhi police maintains that.”As soon as the CCTV visuals of the incident got viral on social media, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal lashed out at Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena demanding his resignation.“LG shud (should) resign. Make way for someone who can provide safety n (and) security to the people of Delhi. If the Central govt is unable to make Delhi safe, hand it over to us. We will show u (you) how to make a city safe for its citizens,” the Delhi CM tweeted on Monday morning, about the CCTV footage of the robbery.LG shud resign. Make way for someone who can provide safety n security to the people of Delhi. If Central govt is unable to make Delhi safe, hand it over to us. We will show u how to make a city safe for its citizens. https://t.co/oPtqnAWlgJ— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) June 26, 2023Delhi Minister Atishi also took to Twitter and said, “LG sir: If you get free time from taking credit for @Arvind Kejriwals work, then sometimes pay attention to your constitutional responsibility. It is your job to provide security to the people of Delhi. And now incidents of theft, dacoity and murder are happening in Delhi in broad daylight. Either you take the responsibility of security, or else resign.”‼️कानून व्यवस्था नहीं संभलती तो LG साहब इस्तीफ़ा दें ‼️बंदूक दिखाकर पैसा ले लेना, LG साहब को शर्म आनी चाहिए। ऐसे तो चंबल की घाटियों में डकैती होती थी।लेकिन LG के पास एक मिनट का टाइम नहीं है।या तो कुछ कीजिये या व्यवस्था CM @ArvindKejriwal को दे दें।जैसे School अस्पताल ठीक… pic.twitter.com/m7fheQ1i1G— AAP (@AamAadmiParty) June 26, 2023Apart from this taking jibe at the Central government on Tuesday, the chief minister of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal said, “It seems the Central govt doesnt have a solid plan to improve Delhis law and order. Calling a meeting is just a formality. In the Pragati Maidan area where G20 meetings will be held, a robbery was committed in broad daylight. There is Jungle Raj in Delhi. Give us law and order, we will make it the safest city: Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal on meeting called by Delhi LG regarding law and order situation of the city.”#WATCH | It seems the Central govt doesnt have a solid plan to improve Delhis law and order. Calling a meeting is just a formality. In the Pragati Maidan area where G20 meetings will be held, a robbery was committed in broad daylight. There is Jungle Raj in Delhi. Give us law… pic.twitter.com/DYzxsRbgom— ANI (@ANI) June 27, 2023
