New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) In a major breakthrough in organised vehicle theft, the Delhi Police on Friday busted an interstate gang of auto-lifters and apprehended two thieves, with a history of committing such offences.
At least 11 stolen vehicles were recovered from their possession. The arrested accused have been booked under various sections of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
The accused were identified as Sarfaraz, resident of Mehrauli and Rahul Kesharwani, resident of Amethi in Uttar Pradesh.
The auto-rickshaw, which the criminals used in stealing the vehicles, has also been impounded by the police.
The action against auto-lifters began on a complaint by Bobby Khan, who reported the theft of his Bajaj Discover motorcycle from Chhatarpur Pahari.
A dedicated police team analysed the CCTV footage of the area and carried out extensive local enquiries. Then, acting on specific information and technical surveillance, they laid a trap near CDR Chowk, apprehending two suspects.
The police recovered 11 stolen motorcycles along with the auto-rickshaw used in the commission of the crime. This has helped resolve 11 motor vehicle theft cases, registered across different police stations in Delhi.
During sustained interrogation, both accused disclosed their involvement in multiple vehicle thefts.
They disclosed that they used to identify unattended motorcycles and scooties parked in residential colonies and public places during late-night hours.
After stealing the vehicles, they either concealed them at isolated locations or disposed of them to prospective buyers after changing their identity to earn quick money.
The Mehrauli police team undertook scientific analysis of CCTV footage, conducted technical surveillance and took direct inputs from field staff for cracking down on the inter-state gang.
With the arrest of auto-lifters running cross-border operations and recovery of 11 stolen vehicles, this deals a significant blow to the organised vehicle theft network operating in the capital.
–IANS
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