NEW DELHI (Tuesday, March 10, 2026) — Delhi Police have arrested a 25-year-old man, Rohit Jha, in connection with a tragic snatching incident at Shahdara Railway Station that led to the death of a 22-year-old victim. The arrest follows an investigation into a March 6 incident where the victim was run over by an express train while attempting to chase down the thief who had stolen his mobile phone.
The Tragic Incident at Platform 3
The incident occurred on Friday, March 6, during the evening rush hour at one of northeast Delhi’s busiest transit hubs.
- The Theft: The victim, identified as Rohit Kumar, a security guard at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Hospital and a resident of Baghpat (UP), was waiting on Platform 3 to board a train home. As he pulled out his phone to check the time, the accused snatched it and leaped onto the tracks.
- The Fatal Chase: In a split-second reaction, Kumar jumped onto the tracks to pursue the snatcher.
- The Collision: While focused on the chase, Kumar failed to notice the approaching 15035 Delhi-Kathgodam (Uttaranchal Sampark Kranti) Express. He was struck by the train and mowed down in front of horrified commuters.
- Emergency Response: Police received a memo at 4:53 PM. Despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, Kumar was declared brought dead.
Arrest and Investigation
Following the incident, the Delhi Railway Police analyzed footage from multiple CCTV cameras installed at the station and its exit points.
- Identification: The footage helped identify the suspect as Rohit Jha, a resident of the nearby area.
- The Arrest: Jha was apprehended on Monday, March 9. Police revealed that he is a drug addict with a history of at least three prior snatching and theft cases.
- Recovery: Police have also apprehended the individual to whom Jha allegedly sold the stolen mobile phones to fund his addiction.
Victim’s Background
The death has devastated Rohit Kumar’s family in Wazidpur village, Baghpat.
- New Chapter Cut Short: Kumar had been married for only eight months.
- Personal Tragedy: His wife is currently five months pregnant. Kumar was the sole breadwinner for his family, which includes his elderly parents and three brothers.
Sources
- Press Trust of India (PTI): “Snatcher arrested after man chasing him run over by train at Delhi railway station” (March 10, 2026)
- The Times of India: “Man run over by train while chasing phone snatcher at Shahdara” (March 7, 2026)
- Navbharat Times: “8 महीने पहले हुई थी रोहित की शादी, शाहदरा स्टेशन में स्नैचर को पकड़ते वक्त मौत” (March 8, 2026)
- Rediff News: “Delhi Man Killed by Train While Pursuing Mobile Phone Thief” (March 10, 2026)
- Devdiscourse: “Shahdara Station Tragedy: Snatcher Arrested After Train Run-Over Incident” (March 10, 2026)
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