New Delhi: In a major breakthrough, the Anti-Robbery and Snatching Cell (ARSC) of Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted a high-profile auto theft racket, arresting an accused who was previously working as a gym trainer and had turned into a luxury car lifter.
The accused was involved in stealing high-end vehicles and supplying them “on demand” to clients at throwaway prices. Acting swiftly on interstate leads, the Crime Branch team tracked the accused and recovered two brand-new vehicles—a Scorpio-N and a Hyundai Creta—that had been stolen from Mukherjee Nagar in Delhi.
Both vehicles were recovered from Jaipur, highlighting the interstate nature of the racket. Police officials said the accused targeted premium vehicles and operated through a network that facilitated quick disposal of stolen cars across state borders.
The arrest marks a significant success in cracking organized vehicle theft syndicates operating between Delhi and neighbouring states.
The operation was carried out by a team led by Inspector Mangesh Tyagi under the leadership of ACP Sanjay Nagpal and under the overall supervision of Sanjeev Kumar Yadav.
Further investigation is underway to identify other associates and uncover the full extent of the network.
