Delhi man lured via dating app, assaulted, robbed

NEW DELHI: A 36-year-old IT professional was allegedly lured via dating application, robbed, and extorted by a group of men in northeast Delhi, an official said on Thursday. The incident was reported on January 4 and four people, including a juvenile were held in the incident.

According to the complaint, the victim connected with the accused on a dating app in December. They resumed their conversation on January 3, when the accused shared his mobile number and invited the victim to meet him at Gokulpuri metro station around 7:50 pm.