New Delhi Friends Colony Fake ED Raid: An incident of fake ED (Enforcement Directorate) raid has been reported from New Friends Colony of Delhi, where a family was robbed of cash, valuable and luxury watches. The incident took place on February 11 at the residence of 86-year-old retired senior architect RC Sabharwal. He stated that the accused forced him to submit his mobile phone as protocol. He filed a complaint on February 24. Following this, the police arrested two persons, including a housemaid, for their alleged involvement in the robbery. The arrests were made within 24 hours by the persistent efforts of the Police Station New Friends Colony.
What Happened?
On the day of the incident, a group of three people came to the residence of Sabharwal. According to DCP South East Hemant Tiwari said the accused people were dressed in police uniforms, and forcibly entered the house, claiming to be ED officials. Police said that the suspects allegedly coerced family members, confiscated mobile devices, and conducted a staged search. The perpetrators fled with approximately Rs 3-4 lakh and seven luxury watches after being interrupted by the victim’s grandson.
Following a complaint, an FIR (No. 66/2026) was registered on February 24, 2026, at PS New Friends Colony under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
How Did Police Find Them in 24 Hours
By analysing more than 350 public and private CCTV feeds, police traced the suspects’ route from New Friends Colony through Sarai Kale Khan and across the Ghazipur border, pinpointing the vehicle’s location to Sector 4, Vaishali in Ghaziabad.
After identifying the vehicle registration number, police used mobile tower dump data and IMEI tracking to identify mobile numbers active both at the crime scene and the Vaishali parking spot.
Insider’s Role
The technical analysis led police to the residence of Pooja Rajput. Further local verification revealed that the complainant’s maid, Rekha Devi, was a frequent visitor to the same address, pointing to an insider role.
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During a raid on February 25, police recovered a Dy Commandant (ITBP) uniform, a wireless set box, a fake ID card, seven stolen luxury watches and jewellery.
Police arrested two women, Rekha Devi (40), who was the housemaid of the victim and alleged main conspirator Pooja Rajput (45), her sister-in-law.
Efforts are underway to apprehend the remaining accused — Prakash, a serving ITBP constable; Manish; and Updesh Singh Thapa, a retired Army personnel. Police said the Baleno car used in the crime is registered in Updesh Singh Thapa’s name.
Further investigation is underway.
