Auto-lifter involved in multiple vehicle theft cases arrested by Delhi Police

NEW DELHI: The Delhi Police on Monday arrested an auto-lifter involved in several vehicle theft cases across Delhi and other states. The accused, identified as Anil, a resident of Sikandarabad in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr, was apprehended following an intensive 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 stated that 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 next morning, the SUV was found missing. Despite efforts by the complainant and his friend to trace the vehicle in the nearby area, no clue could be found.

Following this, a case (E-FIR No. 029772/25) under Section 305 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) was registered at Police Station Ranjit Nagar, and an investigation was launched.

Taking cognisance of the seriousness of the offence, a dedicated team comprising Sub Inspector Sudhir, Head Constable Amit, Constable Chand, and Ct. Subham was constituted under the supervision of SHO Ranjit Nagar, Inspector Tribhuvan Negi, and the overall supervision of ACP Patel Nagar, Sunil Kumar Gupta.