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The Times of India
The Times of India
National
Abhay Singh | TNN

Delhi: 36% of 870 robberies this year took place in 4 hours at night, reveal police

NEW DELHI: Delhi Police has analysed the timings of robberies in the city this year and determined that around 36% of them took place between 8pm and midnight. More than 870 robberies were reported till April 15 in all the 15 police districts, of which 90% were solved and over 1,000 culprits nabbed. The analysis revealed that the time of 313 cases (36%) was between 8pm and midnight.

Around 24% of the robberies (210 cases) took place between 4pm and 8pm whereas 15 % (130 cases) took place between 12 noon and 4 pm. Similarly, 11% took place between after midnight till 4am, 7% between 4am and 8am and 7% between 8am and 12pm. "The analysis was carried out to determine the timings when the robbers target their victims. It will help in the strategic deployment of police personnel," a police officer said.

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