India, May 2 -- A Delhi Police constable has been arrested for his alleged role in a Rs.50.37 lakh robbery near Azad Market Chowk, north Delhi, last month, police said on Friday.

The accused already has three cases registered against him, and the department will initiate dismissal proceedings against him, they said.

Deputy commissioner of police (DCP) (north) Raja Banthia said the 38-year-old constable was arrested on Thursday.

According to police, the constable not only played a key role in "planning the robbery" but also received a substantial share of the stolen cash.

The DCP said the incident occurred on March 31 when the complainant and his colleague were transporting Rs.50.37 lakh in cash in an autorickshaw from Kirti Nagar to C...