New Delhi: Ukraine's ambassador to India whose phone was stolen on Wednesday has been recovered by Delhi Police. Ambassador Igor Polikha was clicking a selfie near the Red Fort when his mobile was snatched away. One person has been arrested in the case.
Mr Polikha, who had written to Home Minister Rajnath Singh and the Delhi Police commissioner to report the theft, said that he was taking photos using his mobile near the Red Fort, which stands in one of the capital's most bustling areas, when a person simply snatched the device and ran away.
The envoy has told the police that he was alone when the theft took place around 9:15 am. His driver was waiting by his car.
Mr Polikha was appointed envoy to India last year.
Mr Polikha, who had written to Home Minister Rajnath Singh and the Delhi Police commissioner to report the theft, said that he was taking photos using his mobile near the Red Fort, which stands in one of the capital's most bustling areas, when a person simply snatched the device and ran away.
The envoy has told the police that he was alone when the theft took place around 9:15 am. His driver was waiting by his car.
Mr Polikha was appointed envoy to India last year.
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