Delhi Police have apprehended a member of the ‘Thak-Thak’ gang within 48 hours, seizing stolen gold and diamond jewelry, foreign currency, documents, and a scooter used in criminal activities. The arrested individual, identified as Kunal, 24, from Madangir, Dr Ambedkar Nagar, Delhi, was previously linked to eight theft cases and Arms Act violations. The recovery of various stolen items has connected him to multiple theft incidents.
The police operation, conducted by the staff of Police Post Subroto Park, Police Station Delhi Cantt, led to the capture of the active thief. The recovered items included gold and diamond jewelry, Canadian and Indian currency, a mobile phone, a passport, a PR card, and the scooter utilized in the crimes. This arrest has resolved a total of four theft cases, with the initial complaint filed on April 12 at Police Station Delhi Cantt regarding a bag theft near Dhaula Kuan, Ring Road.
A specialized team, under the supervision of ACP Delhi Cantt Anil Kumar, successfully identified and apprehended the accused by analyzing CCTV footage and employing local intelligence. The team, led by Inspector Shyoram Yadav, SHO Delhi Cantt, included Sub Inspector Jasbir Malik, SI Manish Meena, Head Constable Sunil Kumar, HC Pawan Kumar, and Constable Gajanand Meena. The press release detailed the modus operandi of the Thak-Thak gang, which involves creating distractions to steal valuables from vehicles, particularly in congested areas like Ring Road during traffic congestion.
The gang’s strategy typically involves one member creating a distraction, such as tapping on car windows, while another steals valuables. They target vehicles by feigning help requests and strike when windows are open, often during traffic jams to facilitate a quick escape. The gang avoids CCTV-monitored areas to minimize the risk of detection. The police have resolved four cases linked to this gang and continue their investigation into the matter.
