Stalker Nabbed in Central Delhi: Swift Police Action

A 22-year-old man, Shadab Khan from Kanpur, was arrested for allegedly stalking a minor girl and making inappropriate gestures in Delhi’s Paharganj area. The arrest came swiftly after a complaint was filed by the girl's family, with police leveraging CCTV and technical surveillance to apprehend the accused.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 26-08-2025 15:11 IST | Created: 26-08-2025 15:11 IST
Stalker Nabbed in Central Delhi: Swift Police Action
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In a swift move by Delhi Police, a 22-year-old man, identified as Shadab Khan from Kanpur, has been apprehended for allegedly stalking a minor girl in central Delhi's Paharganj area.

The incident unfolded when the victim noticed an unknown man following her and her sister while they were out shopping, leading her to inform her father, who immediately contacted the local authorities.

The police registered a case under Section 78 of the BNS and the POCSO Act, initiated inquiries, and utilized CCTV footage and technical surveillance to catch the suspect within 12 hours of the report, demonstrating a swift and effective response.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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