New Delhi: In a significant operation to curb rising incidents of theft and snatching, the Special Staff of Delhi Police’s East District apprehended an active snatcher, leading to the detection of multiple cases and recovery of stolen property, officials said.
“One active snatcher apprehended by Special Staff, East District… Five cases of snatching of PS Pandav Nagar & PS Mayur Vihar worked out… Cash amounting to Rs 40,000 recovered… Two motorcycles used in commission of offence recovered,” the East District police said in a statement.
Accused Arrested After Intelligence-Based Operation
The accused, identified as Bablu, was arrested following specific intelligence inputs and sustained surveillance. The operation was led by Inspector Jitendra Malik under the supervision of ACP Pawan Kumar.
The police team conducted extensive fieldwork in civil clothes across vulnerable areas, using local intelligence networks and technical surveillance to track suspicious movements.
Acting on a tip-off, Bablu was apprehended near Noida Link Road towards the Noida U-turn under Akshardham Flyover in Delhi.
Cash and Vehicles Recovered, Cases Solved
Upon arrest, police recovered Rs 40,000 in cash and one motorcycle used in the crimes. Another motorcycle linked to the offences was also seized from nearby.
The recovered cash was connected to a case registered at Mayur Vihar police station. Legal formalities were completed, and the arrest helped solve five snatching cases in the Pandav Nagar and Mayur Vihar areas.
Background and Further Investigation
Bablu, 40, a daily wage labourer from Madangiri, has a criminal history with previous cases registered under the Indian Penal Code and Arms Act.
Police said further interrogation is underway to uncover his involvement in additional crimes and to recover more stolen property.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajeev Kumar stated that efforts are ongoing to dismantle similar criminal networks and reaffirmed the department’s commitment to public safety through intelligence-led policing.
