New Delhi: Samaypur Badli police have arrested two men after recovering a stolen electric scooter battery, suspected theft tools and a scooty during vehicle checking at Gate No. 4 of Badli Industrial Area, police said.
The accused were identified as Firoz, 19, and Md. Zaid, 18, both residents of Old Mustafabad. The interception took place on October 20 during checking under the Roko-Toko scheme.
Battery linked to Mangolpuri case
According to police, the two men were riding a scooty without a registration number plate. They allegedly attempted a U-turn to escape when signalled to stop, but personnel intercepted them.
A lithium battery of an electric scooter was found in their possession, and they could not give a satisfactory explanation for it, police said. A hammer, blade cutter, screwdriver and other tools suspected to have been used in thefts were also recovered.
Verification linked the battery to e-FIR No. 80089913/26, dated October 20, registered under Section 303(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita at Mangolpuri police station.
Police verify scooty and possible links to other thefts
The men were apprehended under DD No. 2A dated October 21, under Section 35(1)(e) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Section 102 of the Delhi Police Act, according to the release.
The team, led by Inspector Shailendra Singh Jakhar, SHO of Samaypur Badli, included Head Constable Pardeep and Constable Krishan. The operation was conducted under Firoz Alam’s supervision.
Police are checking the recovered scooty, the source of the tools and any involvement of the accused or other persons in similar thefts. Further investigation is underway.
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