Four minors stab Delhi man to steal iPhone 17, flee with 5 phones

Four juveniles have stabbed a 20-year-old man after he resisted an attempt to snatch his iPhone 17 during an armed robbery in north Delhi's Burari area, police said. The accused, who have now been detailed, also threatened the victim and his friends at knifepoint, escaping with five mobile phones and cash.The incident took place near Burari Pusta Ground on November 6. Police are also searching for two other suspects believed to have been involved in the robbery.According to police, the complainant, Jay Kumar, was with six friends at around 6.30 pm when five unidentified assailants approached the group and threatened them with knives.When Kumar resisted handing over his iPhone 17, one of the attackers stabbed him in the back of his left thigh before fleeing towards Milan Vihar along with the others, a senior police officer told news agency Press Trust of India. A police response team rushed Kumar to Aruna Asaf Ali Hospital for treatment. A case was registered at Wazirabad police station on November 9, following which an investigation was initiated.During the investigation, a police team examined CCTV footage from the area, analysed call detail records and gathered local intelligence to identify the suspects. These efforts led to the detention of four juveniles, aged between 16 and 17, the officer told PTI. During questioning, the juveniles allegedly told police that they had assembled in Bengali Colony in Burari on the day of the incident and planned the robbery before heading to the spot.They further disclosed that the stolen mobile phones were subsequently sold and the money distributed among the group members. Police have also recovered a knife allegedly used in the attack.All four juveniles, who are residents of Burari, have been sent to an observation home.Police said further investigation was underway to establish the involvement of the suspects and trace the two other associates involved in the robbery and stabbing.- Ends