In a significant development against vehicle theft and street crime, the Anti-Auto Theft Squad (AATS) of the South District Police apprehended an auto lifter and mobile thief. The arrest led to the recovery of a stolen Honda motorcycle and five stolen mobile phones associated with various theft cases in Delhi. This action is part of the police’s ongoing efforts to combat auto theft and street crimes.
Acting on specific intelligence, the AATS team executed a well-planned operation resulting in the capture of the suspect and the retrieval of stolen items, aiding in the resolution of six theft cases. On July 8, the AATS received confidential information about a habitual offender involved in vehicle and mobile phone thefts moving through the South District on a stolen motorcycle. Responding swiftly, the police set up a strategic trap and intercepted the individual riding the stolen Honda motorcycle.
Upon verification, it was confirmed that the motorcycle was stolen. A search of the suspect led to the discovery of five stolen mobile phones hidden in his possession. The arrested individual was identified as Kasim Khan, son of Alimuddin, a resident of Loni in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, and was taken into custody promptly.
The successful operation was carried out by a team of police officers under the leadership of Inspector Amit Dutt Sharma, In-Charge of AATS, South District. During interrogation, Kasim Khan admitted to stealing unattended motorcycles and using them to facilitate mobile phone thefts in various parts of Delhi. He confessed to selling the stolen mobile phones to local receivers for quick financial gain. The recovered motorcycle and mobile phones were linked to multiple theft cases across different police stations in Delhi.
