Tragic Robbery Attempt Claims Life in Seelampur

A 54-year-old man named Banarsi Das died after being attacked during an attempted robbery in Seelampur, Delhi. Police have arrested two suspects, including a woman, and are investigating the incident. Das was reportedly assaulted when resisting a theft attempt while getting a horseshoe fitted for his horse.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 05-02-2026 20:20 IST | Created: 05-02-2026 20:20 IST
Tragic Robbery Attempt Claims Life in Seelampur
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In a tragic incident that unfolded in northeast Delhi's Seelampur, a 54-year-old man lost his life following a violent attempted robbery. Banarsi Das, as identified by police, succumbed to his injuries after being allegedly attacked by two assailants, including a woman, during a robbery.

Police were alerted around 3 p.m. to an unconscious man who had been brought to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. Initial investigations suggest that Das was restrained and assaulted while resisting a theft of money, as he was having a horseshoe fitted on his horse.

Eyewitness accounts indicate a scuffle broke out during the robbery attempt, attracting a crowd. The police have since apprehended two suspects and are pursuing further investigations to clarify the series of events and determine the exact role of the individuals involved.

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