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Prime suspect in sexual assault of 15-year-old Delhi boy held
The prime suspect in a case of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy at gunpoint, with injuries from a blade, was arrested by Delhi Police’s Crime Branch on April 29, 2026, more than 18 months after the October 2024 crime. Three co-accused were arrested in 2024, and the main suspect was declared a proclaimed offender in December 2025. Police noted the suspect was a barber and was arrested after investigators set a trap at Palam Village.
Why It Matters
The arrest advances a high-profile sexual assault case involving multiple accused and a proclaimed offender, illustrating ongoing investigative diligence and collaborative efforts to apprehend fugitives.
Timeline
4 Events
April 29, 2026: Main suspect arrested by Crime Branch
April 29, 2026
The prime suspect, a 30-year-old barber, was arrested by Delhi Police’s Crime Branch, New Delhi Range, after investigators laid a trap when they learned he would visit Palam Village. He is the prime accused in the case and had previously been at large.
December 2025: Proclaimed offender declared
December 2025
A city court declared the prime suspect a proclaimed offender in December 2025.
October 2024: Crime occurs and case registered
October 2024
The alleged crime occurred in October 2024 in Palam Village. The 15-year-old boy was assaulted at gunpoint with a blade, rendered unconscious, and later taken to a hospital. A case of aggravated penetrative sexual assault and voluntarily causing grievous hurt by dangerous weapon was registered at Palam Village police station under POCSO Act and Section 118 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
2024: Three accused arrested
2024
Three accused were arrested in 2024. The main accused remained at large at that time.