Karol Bagh 'Special 26' Gold Heist: Fake IT Raid Gang Busted in 72 Hours

• Five men, posing as Income Tax and police officers, robbed a jewelry workshop in Karol Bagh, Delhi, stealing approximately 1 kg of gold.
• The elaborate heist, inspired by the film 'Special 26', involved confiscating phones, conducting a fake search, and removing CCTV DVRs.
• Delhi Police apprehended the entire five-member gang within 72 hours after an interstate chase, recovering gold, cash, vehicles, and fake ID cards.
• The arrested individuals include a government employee identified as the mastermind, a fake police sub-inspector, and others who posed as officers.
• Police recovered 435.03 grams of gold, ₹3.97 lakh in cash, three vehicles, and fake police uniforms and ID cards.

Why It Matters: This warns of elaborate impersonation scams and highlights effective police action.