New Delhi: The Delhi Police’s crackdown on vehicle thieves in the capital continues. The Laxmi Nagar police station (East District) has arrested two cunning vehicle thieves, uncovering a larger theft network. The accused have been identified as Suraj, alias ‘Kana’ (22), and Zubair (22), both residents of Laxmi Nagar. Acting on information provided by them, the police recovered four stolen two-wheelers, four mobile phones, and two laptops.
Tip-off from an informant breaks the case
According to the police, an e-FIR was registered regarding the theft of a Honda Activa from the Laxmi Nagar area on September 4, 2024. The investigating team examined footage from nearby CCTV cameras and gathered intelligence from secret sources. On October 31, the police laid a trap near the SDM office in Laxmi Nagar and apprehended both suspects. Initially, one stolen Activa was recovered.
During interrogation, other incidents came to light. Based on information provided by the accused, two more Activas and a Hero Splendor were recovered near Vishwakarma Park. The police also seized four damaged mobile phones and two laptops (brands: Acer and Dell). This operation has led to the resolution of four vehicle theft cases registered at the Laxmi Nagar police station. The police are currently investigating the duo’s potential involvement in other criminal activities.
Operation was conducted under the leadership of the DCP
The operation was carried out by a team comprising Head Constables Sachin Tyagi, Ankit, and Arun, along with Constable Devi Singh. The team acted under the supervision of the Station House Officer (SHO) of Laxmi Nagar and the guidance of the Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) for Preet Vihar. The entire operation was conducted under the leadership of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) for the East District, Rajiv Kumar.
