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New Delhi, Nov 10 (IANS) Delhi Police on Monday arrested an auto-lifter involved in several cases of vehicle theft in Delhi and other states. The accused, identified as Anil, a resident of Secunderabad, Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, was caught after a thorough investigation.
According to a statement issued by the Central District Police, on October 29, a Thar SUV, belonging to a resident of Haridwar, Uttarakhand, was reported stolen from South Patel Nagar, Delhi. The complainant said he had come to Delhi on October 28 to meet a friend staying in a paying guest accommodation in South Patel Nagar. He had parked his vehicle outside the premises that evening. However, the SUV was found missing the next morning. Despite efforts by the complainant and his friend to locate the vehicle in the surrounding area, no trace could be found.
Subsequently, a case (e-FIR no. 029772/25) under section 305 of the Indian Code of Justice (BNS) was registered at Police Station Ranjit Nagar and investigation was initiated.
Keeping in mind the seriousness of the crime, a dedicated team comprising Sub Inspector Sudhir, Head Constable Amit, Constable Chand and Ct. Subham was formed under the supervision of SHO Ranjit Nagar, Inspector Tribhuvan Negi and the overall supervision of ACP Patel Nagar, Sunil Kumar Gupta.
During the investigation, the team carefully analyzed multiple CCTV footage and technical clues, including the location data of an Apple iPod left inside the stolen Thar. Through continuous surveillance, the police were able to trace the movement of the stolen vehicle towards Secunderabad in district Bulandshahr of Uttar Pradesh.
Subsequently, a covert operation was conducted in Secunderabad, where the team identified a rented house suspected to be linked to the accused. Although the stolen Thar was not initially found at the location, the team kept a vigilant vigil on the premises. On October 31, when the suspect returned home, the police team successfully nabbed Anil, the main accused and active auto-lifter.
Subsequently, the investigation spread to Siwan district of Bihar, where the stolen vehicle is believed to have been sold. The team examined CCTV footage of the area, which showed Anil selling the stolen Thar to two persons. One of them drove the car towards the highway, while the other took Anil through the narrow streets of the city to the railway station.
The registration number of the motorcycle used by the duo was traced to its registered owner. Upon verification, it was found that the vehicle was sold to Muhammad Qayyum about a year ago. Local informers and technical surveillance were deployed, which led to the recovery of the motorcycle used in the crime. Further inquiry revealed that Qayyum was missing from his residence for the last two days.
During sustained interrogation, Anil confessed to selling the stolen Thar for Rs 2.5 lakh in Siwan, Bihar with the help of his associate Raju (currently absconding). He admitted to receiving Rs 1 lakh in cash as partial payment, while the remaining amount was to be paid later.
Police records show that Anil has a long criminal history, having been involved in several cases in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
Efforts are underway to recover the stolen Thar SUV and arrest co-accused Raju along with the recipients of the stolen vehicle in Bihar.
–IANS
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