Three youths, including two minors, were apprehended by Mandir Hasaud police for orchestrating a robbery by throwing chilli powder into the eyes of a delivery boy. The incident unfolded when the trio conspired to order five mobile phones using fake SIM cards, police said.
The victim, identified as Suraj Kumar Sahni, had filed a First Information Report (FIR) at Mandir Hasaud police station, detailing that on May 19, 2024, he had arrived at Kurud village to deliver the mobile phones to an address provided under the name Rajesh Agarwal. Upon calling the registered mobile number, the accused directed Sahni to a remote location under the guise of working on a nearby farm.