New Delhi: Delhi Police’s North District teams have arrested five suspects in three separate operations targeting snatching, vehicle theft and illegal weapons. Police recovered two mobile phones, three stolen motorcycles, one stolen scooter and two knives during the operations, claiming to have solved eight criminal cases.
According to police, the arrested suspects have collectively been involved in 22 criminal cases in the past. The operations were conducted by teams from Civil Lines and Burari police stations as part of efforts to curb street crime and vehicle theft in the district.
CCTV Footage Helps Police Arrest Two Snatching Suspects
North District Deputy Commissioner of Police Niharika Bhatt said Civil Lines police arrested Tushar, 22, and Amit, 23, in connection with the alleged snatching of an iPhone 16 from a woman near Aruna Asaf Ali Hospital on October 26.
Investigators used CCTV footage, technical surveillance and local intelligence to identify and apprehend the suspects. The snatched iPhone was recovered from them.
Police further stated that the two accused disclosed their alleged involvement in two additional snatching incidents reported during the previous month. These disclosures helped investigators pursue further leads in the cases.
Night Patrol Foils Suspected Snatching Attempt
In a separate operation, a police team intercepted a suspect identified as Amar, 23, on the Outer Ring Road at around 11.30 pm.
A button-operated knife was allegedly recovered from him, while the Honda Aviator scooter he was using was found to be stolen. According to police, the suspect was allegedly preparing to commit a snatching offence when officers apprehended him.
The recovery of the stolen scooter and knife formed part of the wider action against vehicle theft and street crime in the district.
Burari Police Arrest Two More Suspects
Acting on a tip-off, Burari police arrested Azim alias Nanhe, 26, and Adil, 22, near Pushta Road.
Police recovered a snatched mobile phone and a spring-operated knife from the suspects. Acting on information provided during the investigation, officers also recovered another stolen motorcycle.
The operation contributed to the recovery of stolen property and the resolution of additional cases linked to snatching and vehicle theft.
Police Teams and Investigation Details
DCP Niharika Bhatt said several police personnel played key roles in the three operations.
The Civil Lines team included Sub-Inspectors Akashdeep, Sachin Jaiswal and Amit Rathi, Head Constable Rajiv, and Constables Deepak Beniwal and Sitaram.
The second operation involved Head Constable Bhudev and Constables Ajit, Sitaram, Jitesh and Tanveer Khan. The Burari operation was led by Inspector Jaspal Singh and Sub-Inspector Vikas Phageria.
Police said further investigation is underway to establish the full extent of the suspects’ alleged involvement in criminal activities.
