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Crime
Delhi Police Arrest Main Suspect in Snapchat-Linked Shooting
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 10:45 PM
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Authorities in Delhi apprehended the prime suspect behind a shooting that was coordinated through Snapchat location sharing, along with his girlfriend.
Delhi police have taken into custody the principal accused in a recent shooting that was planned by sharing the target's location on Snapchat. The investigation revealed that the perpetrators used the social‑media app to pinpoint the spot where the firearm was discharged.
The suspect, identified as the primary orchestrator of the incident, was arrested together with his girlfriend, who is also being investigated for her role in facilitating the crime. Law enforcement officials confirmed that both individuals were detained following a coordinated operation.
Police officials highlighted the growing challenge of crimes being organized through digital platforms, noting that the use of Snapchat for location sharing added a layer of anonymity that complicated the early stages of the probe. The arrests are expected to aid the ongoing inquiry into the motives and any additional participants.
The accused will now appear before a Delhi court, where further legal proceedings will determine the charges and potential penalties under Indian law.
The suspect, identified as the primary orchestrator of the incident, was arrested together with his girlfriend, who is also being investigated for her role in facilitating the crime. Law enforcement officials confirmed that both individuals were detained following a coordinated operation.
Police officials highlighted the growing challenge of crimes being organized through digital platforms, noting that the use of Snapchat for location sharing added a layer of anonymity that complicated the early stages of the probe. The arrests are expected to aid the ongoing inquiry into the motives and any additional participants.
The accused will now appear before a Delhi court, where further legal proceedings will determine the charges and potential penalties under Indian law.