In a shocking revelation that challenges our conventional understanding of education and morality, Dhani Ram Mittal, dubbed India’s ‘smartest’ thief, provides a stark reminder of the complex interrelationship between knowledge and moral decision making. Known for his audacious robberies and shocking escapes, Mittal’s life story reads like a thriller, blurring the lines between genius and infamy.
A law graduate with expertise in handwriting and graphology, Mittal entered the world of crime at the age of 25, leaving behind his life of bewildered victims and confused law enforcement agencies. There was no limit to his audacity; Mittal is credited with stealing over 1,000 cars, preferring operations in broad daylight in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan and their surrounding areas.
However, Mittal’s most infamous act involved an audacious impersonation that shocked the judicial system. By preparing false documents, he arranged for two months’ leave for the Additional Sessions Judge of the Jhajjar court, only to replace him and illegally release over 2,000 criminals. The audacity of this act was unparalleled, and before the authorities could uncover the deception, Mittal disappeared.
In the subsequent crackdown, law enforcement recaptured the released criminals. Nevertheless, Mittal’s legacy as a criminal mastermind continues to haunt the corridors of justice and law enforcement.