Gurugram police have arrested a man, identified as Monu, following a viral video incident in which a couple was allegedly chased by a van for nearly a kilometre on the night of Diwali. The incident occurred on November 8 near the Southern Peripheral Road. Police took suo motu cognizance of the matter after the couple declined to file a formal complaint.
The suspect, a resident of Sohna, was apprehended near Tulip Chowk in Sector 72 by a joint team from the Crime Branch units of Manesar and Sector 65. During the arrest, officials recovered two stolen Eeco vans, including the vehicle used during the pursuit of the couple. The victim, Shubham Jain, had shared dashcam and housing society CCTV footage on X on November 13, detailing how the van driver had attempted to intercept his car near Darbaripur Road in Sector 70 before being stopped by security guards at his society gates.
According to investigators, the accused claimed during questioning that the confrontation was the result of a sudden driving manoeuvre by the other vehicle, asserting that he did not know the couple personally. Police confirmed that the van involved in the chase was reported stolen on October 12 from Beriwala Bagh in Shanti Nagar, a case currently registered at the Shivaji Nagar police station.
Following his arrest, Monu was presented before a court on Sunday and remanded to police custody for further interrogation. Authorities stated that the accused has a prior criminal record, including being wanted in a tyre theft case from May 8, which was registered at the Sector 10 police station. Officials also noted that during questioning, the suspect reportedly admitted to involvement in 19 theft incidents across Gurugram, with eight cases already on file.
Key facts
- The incident occurred on November 8 at approximately 11:55 pm.
- The suspect was apprehended in Sector 72 near Tulip Chowk.
- Police recovered two stolen Eeco vans from the accused.
- The accused is allegedly linked to 19 theft incidents and has eight prior cases registered against him.
- The suspect was wanted for a separate tyre and rim theft reported on May 8.
Background
The case gained public attention after the victim posted dashcam and CCTV recordings on social media, leading to contact from the Badshahpur Station House Officer and the local police department. While the victim chose not to submit a formal written complaint, police initiated their own investigation into the event.
Source: Indian Express
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