Overview
- Delhi Police arrested suspect Firoj Alam in connection with the theft of a mobile phone from a speech- and hearing-impaired man in Jahangirpuri, officials said on Sunday.
- Officers traced the suspect by reviewing CCTV footage from the area and then questioned and detained Alam after he was identified to police.
- An eyewitness who tried to stop the robbery suffered a minor knife injury and later gave a detailed statement that helped confirm the accused's identity.
- Police say further checks showed Alam has prior alleged involvement in robbery and Arms Act cases; a formal case has been registered and investigations are continuing.
- The case highlights how viral social-media footage can speed police action and raises fresh concerns about the safety and legal protection of people with disabilities.