Mystery man posing as AC mechanic to rob residents held in Delhi; linked to viral armed attacks

NEW DELHI: (May 13) A 55-year-old man who allegedly posed as an AC and RO mechanic to rob residents in northwest Delhi's Keshav Puram and Pitampura areas has been arrested, police said on Wednesday.

The accused, identified as Ajay Bagga alias Vijay Bagga, was apprehended following an extensive manhunt involving CCTV analysis, technical surveillance and local enquiries, they said.

According to police, Bagga used to roam through residential colonies posing as a mechanic and ring doorbells to identify potential targets.